Poll: Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle. Which is superior?
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It depends actually, in the original game, it was squirtle, due to the fact not only was he useful throughout the game, but he could destroy the other 2 with the right move set.
But with leaf green, charmander can learn metal claw, which makes him more useful against the first gym, but beyond that theres no real change.
So squirtle wins overall, but i have a history os using the water starters, so i could be biased.
But with leaf green, charmander can learn metal claw, which makes him more useful against the first gym, but beyond that theres no real change.
So squirtle wins overall, but i have a history os using the water starters, so i could be biased.
I'm going to say Piplup because there are more than 3 starter pokemon.
Also, he can learn Peck, which can hold off grass types.
Oh, Fine I'd pick squirtle.
Also, he can learn Peck, which can hold off grass types.
Oh, Fine I'd pick squirtle.
Always go with fire!
Charmander.
Especially because it let's me say "I'm a Charmilion-aire, ************!" between levels 16 to 36.
Charmander.
Especially because it let's me say "I'm a Charmilion-aire, ************!" between levels 16 to 36.
Blastoise is statistically superior to Venusaur and Charizard. And is just a powerhouse defensively and with special attacks. And it's the only one that can learn attacks that are critical against the other 2. Water against Charizard and Ice against Venusaur. So yea, logically he wins. But for just cool factor, Charizard's one of my favs.
That all depends on your values, but as others have stated, Squirtle is technically superior.
All are obviously formidable Pokemon, though.
Charmander is also a great Pokemon for beginner players who do not like to strategize. As he can tear through opponents quickly. Charmander is a perfect pick for the impatient. And isn't a bad choice for other players, either. Personally, I still tend to choose Charmander most of the time, just because I tend to want to go for other Pokemon for water and grass types. My other two favourite fire Pokemon being Ninetails and Rapidash.
All are obviously formidable Pokemon, though.
That is a very good reason to pick Charmander. He is one of the best Fire Pokemon out there, taking care of your need for a Fire Pokemon in the team. And you can quickly get a Pikachu, the mascot and yet still my favourite Pokemon and I don't care how mainstream it is, to offset the water weakness.henritje said:
Charmander is also a great Pokemon for beginner players who do not like to strategize. As he can tear through opponents quickly. Charmander is a perfect pick for the impatient. And isn't a bad choice for other players, either. Personally, I still tend to choose Charmander most of the time, just because I tend to want to go for other Pokemon for water and grass types. My other two favourite fire Pokemon being Ninetails and Rapidash.
Squirtle is the logical choice for the opening Pokemon. Doesn't initially get beaten by Bulbasaur even though he has elemental advantage. Destroys Brock at the Boulder Gym. A Pikachu can be picked up in Viridian Forest which beats Misty. Any elemental disadvantage can be dealt with by catching new Pokemon after that.
Charmander for life yo! It looks adorable and then eventually transforms into a Dragon, what more could you possibly want? I know I didn't want anything else, thats why I won't play any of the new Pokemon games-what the hell am I going to do starting off with a penguin!?!
These two images pretty much explain why Squirtle is the correct choice.Andy of Comix Inc said:I am playing for shits and giggles, and I still take Squirtle.TimeLord said:If I'm playing seriously and not just for giggles, I take Squirtle. Why?
That's why.
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Squirtle. I almost always picked the water starter before gen 3 (then I switched to the grass one). Besides that, he evolves into Wartortle who is simply badass and Blastoise who is the embodiment of badass. Also, if you pick Charmander, it takes forever to get past the first gym.
Squirtle.
Especially due to gen 1 being stupid. At the elite four you become unstoppable with Earthquake, fissure, Blizzard and Seriously who cares about the 4th move. Those 3 alone are enough to destroy the elite four. Why fisure? Because Blastoise is a tank who can take a couple of hits while you use an X speed and an X acuraccy at the start of the fight, then proceed to oneshot any pokemon that isn't weak to your other attacks.
Bulbasaur worked really well in gen 1 because gen 1 was stupid.
AKA... sleep was stupid, critical hit was EXTRA stupid. Razor leaf + dire hit = WTF.
So... in general I like squirtle the best since he has in general the best movepool.#
The main reason I don't really like charmander though is because even though he has some nice moves, he can't really learn any ice moves (my favourite move type) and he doesn't have any annoying stuff like bulbasaur can.
Especially due to gen 1 being stupid. At the elite four you become unstoppable with Earthquake, fissure, Blizzard and Seriously who cares about the 4th move. Those 3 alone are enough to destroy the elite four. Why fisure? Because Blastoise is a tank who can take a couple of hits while you use an X speed and an X acuraccy at the start of the fight, then proceed to oneshot any pokemon that isn't weak to your other attacks.
Bulbasaur worked really well in gen 1 because gen 1 was stupid.
AKA... sleep was stupid, critical hit was EXTRA stupid. Razor leaf + dire hit = WTF.
So... in general I like squirtle the best since he has in general the best movepool.#
The main reason I don't really like charmander though is because even though he has some nice moves, he can't really learn any ice moves (my favourite move type) and he doesn't have any annoying stuff like bulbasaur can.
My personal favorite was the stupidity with Toxic's increasing damage getting linked to Leech Seed. Sub at the beginning and throw this out, he became practically invincible. I'm not sure what I gave to him for his fourth move... Probably Razor Leaf since the way it was calculated made it so it would crit just about every time it was used.