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4th Gen Which starters did you pick?

In Pearl, I chose Turtwig as my starter, although i had wanted Piplup before, but i had always thought a grass starter would be better than any of the starters. Chimchar is cool (Ex, Infernape), but, eh, didn't appeal to me ^^

As for HG, I chose, of course one of the most popular johto starter, Cyndaquil. The other two did not appeal to me one bit :/
 
In Platinum, I played a file with all 3 because they were so interesting, but I decided on Turtwig in the end because it fits Lucas best.

In SoulSilver, I wanted to use Totodile, but this was one game where you're screwed without a fire type so I went with Cyndaquil.
 
Diamond: Piplup (favourite of the three)
Platinum: Turtwig (second favourite)
Soul Silver: Chikorita
 
I think my initial starter in Diamond (7 YEARS AGO OMG) was Turtwig, and in Soul Silver it was Cyndaquil. When I got Platinum, I picked Chimchar because I wanted to smash stuff with a good natured Infernape. B) I just started Heart Gold in earnest, and I'm still trying to figure out who to use. XD
 
Piplup was my go to starter for Pearl when I played it for the first time, and I chose Turtwig for Diamond.

Cindaquil was my buddy in SoulSilver. I restarted at some point with a Chikorita though.

The fourth gen starters were all enjoyable though, I have to say.
 
I chose Chimchar and Chikorita. There usually isn't a pattern to how I pick. Although I typically choose grass just because. The fourth generation starters were probably the most pleasant in my opinion.
 
Diamond: chimchar (always been my favourite starter ever)
SS: Chikorita, because it's so cute, when I was little I always wanted one in real life :)
 
In Platinum I chose Chimchar only because I thought Infrenape was "alright" looking. (Didn't really like any starters at the time). I was quite pleased with my choice in the end though, he turned out to be strong enough.

I chose Cyndaquil in Soul Silver - I always chose Cyndaquil in Gold and Crystal. I can't resist Typhlosion's fiery collar. :3
 
Turtwig in Sinnoh for sure!! Torterra is one of my favorite pokemon, and his attacks and high defense got me through the E4. In Johto, I chose Totodile because Feraligatr :P
 
For Diamond, I believe I chose Piplup. Pearl it was Chimchar, then I restarted with Turtwig. For Platinum, I don't think I remember... But, it was probably Piplup again, knowing me and my obsession with cutie-pie penguins.

I never actually played Soul Silver. I only have Heart Gold. xD;;
But in Heart Gold, I chose Cyndaquil. I named him Balthazar. vuv"
 
The very first time I picked up Diamond, years and years ago, before I actually got back into Pokemon, I picked Piplup because I loved water starters. As a child I wanted to be a Marine Biologist for some reason, haha, so I loved aquatic life. When Heart Gold came out, which was the game that got me back into Pokemon, I actually chose Totodile because it was the same starter I used before. Later on when I bought Diamond again I decided to try Turtwig though, which was awesome, he's pretty much my favorite Sinnoh starter at this point.
 
Sage Ghetsis said:
The very first time I picked up Diamond, years and years ago, before I actually got back into Pokemon, I picked Piplup because I loved water starters. As a child I wanted to be a Marine Biologist for some reason, haha, so I loved aquatic life. When Heart Gold came out, which was the game that got me back into Pokemon, I actually chose Totodile because it was the same starter I used before. Later on when I bought Diamond again I decided to try Turtwig though, which was awesome, he's pretty much my favorite Sinnoh starter at this point.
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This is pretty much my story as well. I always choose water Pokémon the first time I play because they are my favorite. I always go through again with each starter though, which is why I'm glad there are usually 3 different versions in each generation because it means I can have a slightly different experience every time.

I'm just started Diamond/Gen 4 for the first time. I picked Piplup obviously, but I read that Turtwig is the best starter in these. I know I will like Turtwig because turtles are my favorite animal as well. Ha. I sound like a 10 year old.

Water Pokémon all the way though!
 
I picked Chimchar the first time I touched a 4th Gen game, which was Diamond. He served me really well, and helped me own the whole game :p

Come Platinum, and following Marriland's path during his Platinum playthrough of which I was watching like mad, and I used Turtwig. All simply because Marriland did. Turtwig's cute, has some neat moves. Torterra's amazing, Grass/Ground's an amazing typing once you look past the 4x Ice weakness.

I got SS via ROM, as my DS was broken at the time. Started with a (shiny, somehow) Totodile, named it Nomnoms. Strong and cuddly, too (:
 
On Pokemon Pearl, Turtwig since he seemed a good choice, and on SS, Cyndaquil as he would have a good start to the game.
 
Most of my Sinnoh playthroughs here had me picking Chimchar, but in some I went with Turtwig. Piplup was my least chosen of the three.

As for HGSS, I had Totodile for my main playthrough of Heart Gold, and Cyndaquil in my side runs of Soul Silver. The one time I picked Chikorita, a Nuzlocke, it died as a Bayleef. :x
 
In Sinnoh I went with turtwig the first playthrough and On my second playthough I went for piplup... I never really fancied chimchars design.

For HG I picked chikorita in memory of my first gold playthrough, I really enjoyed having it around following me xD
 
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