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6th Gen Starter Pokémon

Pick a starter.

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Kleinchen

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    I actually think the speculated type combos, so that each advantage would end up eventually being canceled out, is a really interesting idea. I can see how it could be frustrating, but how often do players really use their starters against the other starters in-game anyway? Aside from the rival who already defaults to whatever has the advantage over you, which in the end would be neutralized, so... I can see why people would be hesitant but I think that ultimately it wouldn't affect the experience of the game much at all. To be honest, I really love Fennekin but the thought of a Grass/Dark starter line is so exciting! I might just have to buy both games! :>
     

    Vapie

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    I didn't like the frog at first either but... he's growing on me. I love Chespin too, but I think I will choose Fennekin. Freakin love foxes. But I won't know until I actually have to choose in the game haha.
     

    Lord_Storm

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    • It's very unlikely I'll choose the grass type unless its final evolution is far better looking than the others, which means I'll probably go with Fennekin unless it evolves into part fighting.
     

    tente2

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    • So, at first I was 100% convinced these were absolute and utter Fakemon when I first saw them.

    When I saw the trailer, and learned they were official...

    Anyway, they aren't the worse trio of starters. That dishonor is still held by Generation 1's trio, at least in my opinion. Froakie is sort of starting to grow on me, and Fennekin reminds me of Renamon like somebody above said, which I adore! I'm probably going to be choosing Fennekin and nicknaming it Renamon.

    Chespin, on the other hand... for the sake of avoiding seeming pessimistic, because I really am excited for Generation VI and I don't want to make it seem like I'm hating, I'll keep my opinions on it to myself. But, I was incredibly surprised when the public generally favored Chespin over Froakie.

    ...Also, I never get why people have it engraved in their heads that Dark/Fighting/Psychic is a "type triangle" comparable to Fire/Grass/Water. Dark is immune to Psychic; that's not fair! According to a quick Google search, here are supposedly fair type triangles:

    Grass, Poison, Ground
    Rock, Bug, Grass
    Ground, Fire, Ice
    Ground, Steel, Ice
    Flying, Fighting, Rock
    Ice, Flying, Fighting
    Rock, Fire, Steel
    Rock, Ice, Ground
    Rock, Ice, Grass
    Rock, Fire, Grass
    Rock, Flying, Grass
    Ground, Fire, Grass

    A lot of them have Grass, but this just here to give an idea!
     
    Xander Olivieri

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    Oh wow...Just read a comment on Pokejungle that has me questioning this now. What if the attack Fennekin used wasn't psychic? Someone said they thought it was Confuse Ray. So Fennekin could be part ghost if we continue with that speculation.

    Though I still say Pure fire.
     
    Yuoaman

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    • Confuse Ray is one of those moves that isn't really married to Pokemon of a specific type, so who knows.
     
    Xander Olivieri

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    The truth must be spread against Froakie hate!

    Support Froakie~
     
    Cyclone

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    Lord_Storm said:
    It's very unlikely I'll choose the grass type unless its final evolution is far better looking than the others, which means I'll probably go with Fennekin unless it evolves into part fighting.
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    No, they did Fire/Fighting already.

    Cyclone
     
    Livewire

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    • XanderO said:
    Oh wow...Just read a comment on Pokejungle that has me questioning this now. What if the attack Fennekin used wasn't psychic? Someone said they thought it was Confuse Ray. So Fennekin could be part ghost if we continue with that speculation.

    Though I still say Pure fire.
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    Being a fox Pokemon, it could be a ghost type like how Ninetails was supposed to be, with the whole curse and living 1,000 years thing. Also, it would be inspired by the Kyuubi and other fox myths. Like naruto
     
    Cyclone

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    XanderO said:
    Didn't stop it from being done in Gens 4 and 5. >>;;
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    That's what I was talking about.

    I am not a fan of Ghost types. I would be very sad if it becomes a subtype of a starter, especially a starter I find to my liking.

    Cyclone
     

    jellotime91

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    tente2 said:
    So, at first I was 100% convinced these were absolute and utter Fakemon when I first saw them.

    When I saw the trailer, and learned they were official...

    Anyway, they aren't the worse trio of starters. That dishonor is still held by Generation 1's trio, at least in my opinion. Froakie is sort of starting to grow on me, and Fennekin reminds me of Renamon like somebody above said, which I adore! I'm probably going to be choosing Fennekin and nicknaming it Renamon.

    Chespin, on the other hand... for the sake of avoiding seeming pessimistic, because I really am excited for Generation VI and I don't want to make it seem like I'm hating, I'll keep my opinions on it to myself. But, I was incredibly surprised when the public generally favored Chespin over Froakie.

    ...Also, I never get why people have it engraved in their heads that Dark/Fighting/Psychic is a "type triangle" comparable to Fire/Grass/Water. Dark is immune to Psychic; that's not fair! According to a quick Google search, here are supposedly fair type triangles:

    Grass, Poison, Ground
    Rock, Bug, Grass
    Ground, Fire, Ice
    Ground, Steel, Ice
    Flying, Fighting, Rock
    Ice, Flying, Fighting
    Rock, Fire, Steel
    Rock, Ice, Ground
    Rock, Ice, Grass
    Rock, Fire, Grass
    Rock, Flying, Grass
    Ground, Fire, Grass

    A lot of them have Grass, but this just here to give an idea!
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    It doesn't have to be PERFECT to be fair.

    For example, if they were Grass / Dark VS Fire / Psychic... Fire still has an advantage over grass, so it doesn't mean that Fennekin couldn't attack Chespin effectively.

    I personally think it would be amazing if they had this dual-typing because it would mean that your rival is more evenly matched with you.
     

    JaDevu333

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    Honestly,I would pick the fox. I forgot its name but can't wait for Pokemon X to come out!
     

    Eucliffe

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    • I'm definitely gonna choose Fennekin when I first get the games, and then, depending on how the other twos' evolutions turn out, it's a tie between Froakie and Chespin for when I play the other game. However, I'm currently leaning toward Froakie~

    Regardless, they're all pretty cute (Fennekin especially) and I really hope their evos. are awesome! ;~;
     

    pokemanmdj

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    Livewire said:
    Being a fox Pokemon, it could be a ghost type like how Ninetails was supposed to be, with the whole curse and living 1,000 years thing. Also, it would be inspired by the Kyuubi and other fox myths. Like naruto
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    Speaking of which, it looks as if Fennekin is based off of a Fennec fox. (See the similarities between the names?) It has large ears like them, and has colour similarities.

    I really like the new starters, honestly. They have pretty good designs. I plan on chosing Chespin, because I haven't chosen the grass starter in a while.
    I have one question, though.
    What is Chespin? I mean, what EXACTLY is it? I can't tell. ._.
     
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