Another fun bit of info:
When Kanto releases these are the options for starter Pokémon:
Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle, Caterpie, Weedle, Pidgey, Rattata, Spearow, Ekans, Pichu, Sandshrew, Nidoran-M, Nidoran-F, Cleffa, Vulpix, Igglypuff, Zubat, Oddish, Paras, Venonat, Diglet, Meowth...