TOP 10 BEST STARTER POKEMON
TOP 10 BEST STARTER POKEMON

It’s been 21 years since the first pokemon game was released in 1996 in Japan.
It’s been 21 years since the first pokemon game was released in 1996 in Japan.

And these loveable pocket monsters took the world by storm, with 18 games released on
And these loveable pocket monsters took the world by storm, with 18 games released on

the Gameboy console over 7 generations, and even still has fans going nuts with this generation’s
the Gameboy console over 7 generations, and even still has fans going nuts with this generation’s

mobile Pokemon Go.
mobile Pokemon Go.

Pretty much everyone has played a Pokemon game in the past, and today we’re addressing
Pretty much everyone has played a Pokemon game in the past, and today we’re addressing

a very important question that defines what kind of trainer a person will be.
a very important question that defines what kind of trainer a person will be.

Who is your favourite starter pokemon.
Who is your favourite starter pokemon.

So we’re counting down the top 10 best starter pokemon!
So we’re counting down the top 10 best starter pokemon!

Open the flood gates, cause we’re about to enter debate city.
Open the flood gates, cause we’re about to enter debate city.

Let’s jump in.
Let’s jump in.

10 Froakie Froakie is part of the sixth generation of
10 Froakie Froakie is part of the sixth generation of

Pokemon games, and was the first of that generation to be publicly announced.
Pokemon games, and was the first of that generation to be publicly announced.

It’s got a mane of bubbles that are produced from it’s chest and back, with two bubbles
It’s got a mane of bubbles that are produced from it’s chest and back, with two bubbles

on his nose.
on his nose.

These are called Frubbles, and work to reduce damage from attacks by opponents.
These are called Frubbles, and work to reduce damage from attacks by opponents.

He’s essentially got a build in suit of bubble armour.
He’s essentially got a build in suit of bubble armour.

Plus he’s very strong and light, making him capable of jumping quite high.
Plus he’s very strong and light, making him capable of jumping quite high.

And it’s final evolution?
And it’s final evolution?

Greninja, who is both a water type and dark type Pokemon, whose incredibly fast and typically
Greninja, who is both a water type and dark type Pokemon, whose incredibly fast and typically

has 100% accuracy for his offensive attacks in the game.
has 100% accuracy for his offensive attacks in the game.

9 Snivy Snivy gets a bit of a bad rep sometimes.
9 Snivy Snivy gets a bit of a bad rep sometimes.

A lot of players didn’t enjoy using it as a starter pokemon, complaining that it’s
A lot of players didn’t enjoy using it as a starter pokemon, complaining that it’s

attacks were fairly weak to begin with.
attacks were fairly weak to begin with.

But Snivy has some pretty solid defence stats, and with it’s leech seed and eventual mega
But Snivy has some pretty solid defence stats, and with it’s leech seed and eventual mega

and giga drain moves, Snivy provides the option for a different kind of tactical pokemon in
and giga drain moves, Snivy provides the option for a different kind of tactical pokemon in

battle; using defence rather than offence, making it a useful part of a well balanced
battle; using defence rather than offence, making it a useful part of a well balanced

team.
team.

8 Mudkip When you’re so dope that the internet needs
8 Mudkip When you’re so dope that the internet needs

to meme the crap out of you, well, you know you’re pretty well loved then.
to meme the crap out of you, well, you know you’re pretty well loved then.

But let’s talk a little about Mudkip’s abilities rather than it’s infamy.
But let’s talk a little about Mudkip’s abilities rather than it’s infamy.

Many players appreciate Mudkip’s flexibility in battle; it eventually evolves into a water/ground
Many players appreciate Mudkip’s flexibility in battle; it eventually evolves into a water/ground

type, making it more invulnerable to electricity attacks.
type, making it more invulnerable to electricity attacks.

Still fairly susceptible to grass type moves though, it’s hard to deny Mudkip’s reliability,
Still fairly susceptible to grass type moves though, it’s hard to deny Mudkip’s reliability,

especially for those interested in using it in contests and not just battles.
especially for those interested in using it in contests and not just battles.

7 Cyndaquil Cyndaquil reminds me of an adorable fire puppy.
7 Cyndaquil Cyndaquil reminds me of an adorable fire puppy.

Cyndaquil, along with the other new starter pokemon that debuted in Pokemon silver and
Cyndaquil, along with the other new starter pokemon that debuted in Pokemon silver and

gold, had pretty big shoes to fill.
gold, had pretty big shoes to fill.

A lot of fans still consider there only to be 151 Pokemon and refuse to acknowledge the
A lot of fans still consider there only to be 151 Pokemon and refuse to acknowledge the

newer generations.
newer generations.

That being said, Cyndaquil was one of those Pokemon that impressed a lot of skeptics.
That being said, Cyndaquil was one of those Pokemon that impressed a lot of skeptics.

Despite it’s timid nature, Cyndaquil packs a bunch, and when it eventually evolves into
Despite it’s timid nature, Cyndaquil packs a bunch, and when it eventually evolves into

Quilava, who evolves into Typhlosion, who has some pretty deadly fire moves.
Quilava, who evolves into Typhlosion, who has some pretty deadly fire moves.

6 Totodile Totodile is like the fine wine of Pokemon.
6 Totodile Totodile is like the fine wine of Pokemon.

It gets better with age.
It gets better with age.

Or rather level.
Or rather level.

Capable of moves like Hyper Beam, Crunch, Ice Fang, Superpower and hell, even surf,
Capable of moves like Hyper Beam, Crunch, Ice Fang, Superpower and hell, even surf,

its hard to deny this little water pokemon is worth the wait.
its hard to deny this little water pokemon is worth the wait.

Plus right from the get go, Totodile starts your team off pretty strong.
Plus right from the get go, Totodile starts your team off pretty strong.

And as far as aesthetics go, Totodile is a fan favourite, with its evolutions being praised
And as far as aesthetics go, Totodile is a fan favourite, with its evolutions being praised

as pretty darn cool.
as pretty darn cool.

5 Torchic While the concept of a fiery chicken may seem
5 Torchic While the concept of a fiery chicken may seem

silly at first, Torchic definitely becomes worth while, especially in a game like Emerald
silly at first, Torchic definitely becomes worth while, especially in a game like Emerald

where finding fire types to add to your roster right off the bat is a bit difficult.
where finding fire types to add to your roster right off the bat is a bit difficult.

And when it finally evolves into it’s last stage, Blaziken, who is immensely strong.
And when it finally evolves into it’s last stage, Blaziken, who is immensely strong.

Who is both a fire AND fighting type pokemon.
Who is both a fire AND fighting type pokemon.

Some argue that Blaziken is the strongest fire type pokemon deriving from a starter
Some argue that Blaziken is the strongest fire type pokemon deriving from a starter

pokemon.
pokemon.

And it’s fighting type moves are effective against the kinds of pokemon it’s inherently
And it’s fighting type moves are effective against the kinds of pokemon it’s inherently

weak against.
weak against.

What do you guys think?
What do you guys think?

4 Bulbasaur Bulbasaur is arguably the best grass starter
4 Bulbasaur Bulbasaur is arguably the best grass starter

pokemon there is.
pokemon there is.

Also highly underrated, since players tend to choose either Charmander or Squirtle . And
Also highly underrated, since players tend to choose either Charmander or Squirtle . And

this is coming from someone who really loves Turtwig - yes I know he’s slow but he’s
this is coming from someone who really loves Turtwig - yes I know he’s slow but he’s

fucking adorable you guys.
fucking adorable you guys.

I’m sorry.
I’m sorry.

Regardless, Bulbasaur is pretty amazing.
Regardless, Bulbasaur is pretty amazing.

Aside from being capable of giving out quite the ass whipping when it eventually evolves
Aside from being capable of giving out quite the ass whipping when it eventually evolves

into Venasaur, this pokemon is great for the first few gym battles you encounter, and eventually
into Venasaur, this pokemon is great for the first few gym battles you encounter, and eventually

gives you the opportunity to use stun and sleep moves from fairly early on.
gives you the opportunity to use stun and sleep moves from fairly early on.

3 Charmander I feel like this one is pretty self explanatory.
3 Charmander I feel like this one is pretty self explanatory.

Charmander is a damn fire lizard.
Charmander is a damn fire lizard.

He’s awesome on all fronts.
He’s awesome on all fronts.

Except when dealing with water or rock pokemon.
Except when dealing with water or rock pokemon.

And who does Charmander evolve into?
And who does Charmander evolve into?

Charizard.
Charizard.

A fire dragon pokemon.
A fire dragon pokemon.

WHO IS THE COOLEST.
WHO IS THE COOLEST.

Ironically enough.
Ironically enough.

Cause you know, fire.
Cause you know, fire.

Dad jokes aside, Charizard gives you the ability to have a wickedly strong fire pokemon in
Dad jokes aside, Charizard gives you the ability to have a wickedly strong fire pokemon in

your roster that you can teach Fly to, along with many other useful moves, that not only
your roster that you can teach Fly to, along with many other useful moves, that not only

make him awesome but versatile and incredibly powerful.
make him awesome but versatile and incredibly powerful.

2 Pikachu - Pokemon Yellow I mean, c’mon, how could I not?
2 Pikachu - Pokemon Yellow I mean, c’mon, how could I not?

Ever since the anime hit the small screen, fans everywhere wanted to be exactly like
Ever since the anime hit the small screen, fans everywhere wanted to be exactly like

Ash and have a pikachu of their own.
Ash and have a pikachu of their own.

They were the bromance that trainers strived for.
They were the bromance that trainers strived for.

So when Pokemon Yellow came out, an improved-upon version of Pokemon Red and Blue that essentially
So when Pokemon Yellow came out, an improved-upon version of Pokemon Red and Blue that essentially

just featured Pikachu as your starter pokemon you followed you around outside of it’s
just featured Pikachu as your starter pokemon you followed you around outside of it’s

poke ball, people lost their shit.
poke ball, people lost their shit.

And yes, there is criticism - he won’t evolve.
And yes, there is criticism - he won’t evolve.

He isn’t good against a handful of gym leaders.
He isn’t good against a handful of gym leaders.

But either is Charmander when you go up against Brock in Pewter City at the start of the game.
But either is Charmander when you go up against Brock in Pewter City at the start of the game.

It’s all about building a balanced team YOU GUYS.
It’s all about building a balanced team YOU GUYS.

1 Squirtle So Squirtle, who is practically an amalgamation
1 Squirtle So Squirtle, who is practically an amalgamation

of a squirrel and turtle, evolves into Blastoise, one of the most powerful water pokemon.
of a squirrel and turtle, evolves into Blastoise, one of the most powerful water pokemon.

But Blastoise isn’t just your run of the mill water type pokemon, oh no.
But Blastoise isn’t just your run of the mill water type pokemon, oh no.

The rocket cannons on his back are powerful enough to break steel.
The rocket cannons on his back are powerful enough to break steel.

He can be taught some pretty strong Rock type moves.
He can be taught some pretty strong Rock type moves.

And can even learn a few Ice ones too.
And can even learn a few Ice ones too.

Plus, Scientific American crunched the numbers to find out Squirtle was in fact the best
Plus, Scientific American crunched the numbers to find out Squirtle was in fact the best

in an article titled Squirtle I (should) Choose You!
in an article titled Squirtle I (should) Choose You!

Settling a great Pokemon debate with science.
Settling a great Pokemon debate with science.

when dissecting the numbers.
when dissecting the numbers.

Squirtle and his evolutions stand the best chance against all gym leaders.
Squirtle and his evolutions stand the best chance against all gym leaders.

Making Squirtle a pokemon that’s hard to turn down.
Making Squirtle a pokemon that’s hard to turn down.

Also, Squirtle Squad.
Also, Squirtle Squad.

Nuff said.
Nuff said.

There we have it guys!
There we have it guys!

Do you agree with this list?
Do you agree with this list?

Personally, my favourite starter was always Charmander.
Personally, my favourite starter was always Charmander.

Let us know who your favourite is in those comments below.
Let us know who your favourite is in those comments below.

And make sure you let us know who your favourite starter pokemon is.
And make sure you let us know who your favourite starter pokemon is.

But in the meantime, thanks for watching guys!
But in the meantime, thanks for watching guys!

I’ll catch you all in the next one.
I’ll catch you all in the next one.