well in black the fist gym youre always at a disadvantage. like when i took shivy i ended up against a fire gym at the first oneTrivun said:Fire. I always go for the Fire starter, it's my favourite of the elements, even when playing R/B/Y or FR/LG. And I like the extra challenge in those at least of the Fire starter against the first few Gyms. So when I get Black or White, I will follow my usual pattern and get the Fire starter, as always...