The PokéCommunity Forums

The PokéCommunity Forums (https://www.pokecommunity.com/index.php)
-   Pokémon General (https://www.pokecommunity.com/forumdisplay.php?f=17)
-   -   What’s your favorite starter of each (main series) region? (https://www.pokecommunity.com/showthread.php?t=448464)

pokemon fan person April 10th, 2021 4:38 AM

What’s your favorite starter of each (main series) region?
 
mine are:

Kanto: Bulbasaur
Johto: Chikorita
Hoenn: Torchic
Sinnoh: Turtwig
Unova: Snivy
Kalos: Fennekin
Alola: Popplio
Galar: Scorbunny

Sheep April 10th, 2021 11:54 PM

Kanto: Squirtle because I love Wartortle ❤️
Johto: Chikorita
Hoenn: I suppose Treecko?
Sinnoh: Piplup
Unova: Snivy
Kalos: Fennekin
Alola: Popplio
Galar: Fire bunny!!

Tough choice for some honestly. Bulbasaur is probably near equal to Squirtle since it’s so cute, and I also love Litten a lot. :D

StCooler April 11th, 2021 2:12 AM

Kanto: Bulbasaur
Johto: Chikorita
Hoenn: Mudkip
Sinnoh: Turtwig
Unova: Snivy
Kalos: Chespin
Alola: Rowlet
Galar: Scorbunny

I realise I am a Grass-type fan lol.

PageEmp April 11th, 2021 5:32 AM

1: Charmander but I like them all. I recently gave Squirtle a shot and it’s doing surprising and extremely well.
2: Ice fang, I mean Totodile.
3: Mudkip
4: I like them all equally. Maybe the remakes will make me change my mind.
5: Oshawott
6: Froakie
7: Popplio
8: I like them all equally.

Take a wild guess which of the three starter types are my favourite.

Devalue April 11th, 2021 7:00 AM

Kanto: Squirtle
Johto: Totodile
Hoenn: Treecko
Sinnoh: Piplup
Unova: Snivy
Kalos: Froakie
Alola: Litten (Solely for Torracat. Would be Rowlet otherwise.)
Galar: Scorbunny (Edges out Sobble by a hair.)

pokemon fan person April 11th, 2021 7:02 AM

no matter what other starters we choose, everyone likes scorbunny

icycatelf April 11th, 2021 8:12 AM

Including Basic, Stage 1, and Stage 2:

Kanto: Squirtle/Wartortle/Charizard/Mega Charizard X/G-Max Charizard
Johto: Chikorita/Quilava/Meganium
Hoenn: Mudkip/Grovyle/Sceptile/Mega Sceptile
Sinnoh: Piplup/Monferno/Torterra
Unova: Oshawott/Dewott/Samurott
Kalos: Fennekin/Braixen/Greninja
Alola: Litten/Torracat/Decidueye
Galar: Sobble/Thwackey/Inteleon/G-Max Cinderace

EDIT: Added Megas and G-Max too.

faf April 11th, 2021 10:42 AM

Alrighty:
Gen 1: Bulbasaur
Gen 2: Totodile
Gen 3: Treecko
Gen 4: Turtwig
Gen 5: Oshawott (I do like as well Snivy tho)
Gen 6: Froakie
Gen 7: Popplio
Gen 8: Sobble

Oops, not a single Fire-type is my favourite. But some Fire-types I love are Fennekin and Litten. But many years ago this whole list would have been flooded with Water-types.

Oochillyo April 11th, 2021 2:46 PM

I have a tradition of always picking the grass type starter ever-since I fell in love with Gen 4 and the Turtwig line when I was really young though some of the grass type starters wouldn't be my first pick (especially if I dislike their final stages) if I didn’t have this tradition key example would be Chesnaught.

As its been 4 gens since my first and fav gen I have been considering switching this tradition especially as I really like Scorbunny and though I dislike the final stages of the gen 8 starters for different reasons I would pick Rillaboom or Cinderace if I had to have a final stage starter from gen 8.
On this list for simplicity if I like a starter line I will say the name of the final stage in the line since I would evolve the Pokemon fully in a playthrough but if there are starters that at some point in the line I don’t like I may explain why a little bit and be more specific of the ones I would pick.

Kanto – Ivysaur - Bulbasaur is kinda cute in the Pokémon art style and in the anime Ash’s Bulbasaur is funny and cool but I am not too fond of this Pokémon and its line in general (expect for Ivysaur which I kinda like) compared to many other starters, Venusaur especially I don’t like as its face is off putting and when I hear its based off a frog it doesn’t help the design for me though as its bulky its kinda cool as its looks like a strong Pokémon so maybe the more classic spirits make it look cooler and may boost my appreciation of the Pokémon.

Johto – Meganium – I am really loving this line so far (I currently have a Bayleef named Pear) as I have mentioned a few times 😊, if I had to pick another Pokémon I would pick either Cyndaquil as its really cute and cool (and not evolve it) or Feraligatr as it looks epic 😊

Hoenn – Sceptile - Torchic is super cute, I really like Combusken but I really dislike Blaziken a bit less so now but its still not a Starter Pokémon I would want to have, the whole Mudkip line has been growing on me, I kinda like Mudkip as its pretty cute and funny, Marshtomp a little and Swampert have grown on me so the whole line is pretty cool 😊

Sinnoh – Torterra 😊 The whole Turtwig line is amazing 😊

Unova – Serperior – I used to have an issue with the gen 5 starters, I felt little attraction to them especially the second and final stages (more so Servine and Dewott are the exceptions to that) though taking time getting used to them recently and when looking at the starters that followed I am starting to feel intrigued by Serperior who looks like a boss so going through gen 5 now I am looking forward to getting one though Snivy doesn’t interest me too much as everyone says its snobby which is clear in the design through its expression which I don’t like.

Kalos – Chespin – Chesnaught really hurt this line for me and I have mentioned why I dislike Chesnaught on this forum before, if I were to re pick surprisingly I would pick Greninja even though I used to hate this Pokémon cause its op and very popular but again the design helps and I am starting to appreciate its sort of triangle head that looks very cool and defensive I know may be a weird reason but its basically the only thing I can say for this Pokémon and I am mixed about Frogadier, the Fennekin line is my least fav out of that gen especially Delphox.

Alola – Decidueye - The whole line is amazing 😊, Litten is kinda cool with its fierce look and toxic motif though I am mixed about Torracat, Popplio is cute and a cool Pokémon idea but I don’t think about it too often if that makes sense especially compared to the Rowlett line which I love and is one of my fav starter lines up there with the Turtwig and Chikorita line, Brionne is strange but has grown on me a lot and funny as it may be Primarina is starting to look a cool and bulky Pokémon to me that’s elegant if that’s the right word at the same time which is interesting.

Galar – Thwackey - I may get used to Rillaboom with more time but so far Thwackey is the only one in that line I really like, I also really like Scorbunny and I am getting more fond of Raboot though liking Cinderace will take more time and I really like Drizzile.

I know its a lot of detail sorry, I wanted to get my thoughts out on the starters that I have something to say about in one chunk here , in other starter lists I shouldn't have to go through as much detail as to why I love or dislike various Starter Pokemon :)

Take care everyone and stay positive hugs :)

Regards - Declan Sargent

Squirtlenator April 11th, 2021 4:48 PM

Subjectively
Objectively

Kanto: Squirtle
Bulbasaur
Johto: Totodile
Cyndaquil
Hoenn: Mudkip
Mudkip
Sinnoh: Piplup
Chimchar
Unova: Oshawott
Tepig
Kalos: Froakie + Squirtle
Fennekin + Bulbasaur
Alola: Popplio
Popplio
Galar: Sobble
Scorbunny

yeah, I like the water type...

SawkTheWarrior April 11th, 2021 5:11 PM

Kanto : Charmander
Johto : Cyndaquill
Hoenn : Mudkip
Sinnoh : Chimchar
Unova : Tepig
Kalos : Froakie
Alola : Litten
Galar : non existent, never played the game

FeraligatrMaster April 12th, 2021 5:12 AM

Kanto: Bulbasaur (although I love the others too)
Johto: Totodile
Hoenn: I like them all equally
Sinnoh: Piplup (although I love Chimchar too)
Unova: Snivy
Kalos: Froakie
Alola: Litten
Galar: Sobble

Saиdmaи April 13th, 2021 9:14 AM

Kanto: Bulbasaur (Squirtle close second)
Johto: Cyndaquil (Totodile close second)
Hoenn: Treecko
Sinnoh: Piplup
Unova: Oshawott (Not a fan of the final evolution though)
Kalos: Froakie
Alola: Rowlett
Galar: Sobble

punishedfelix April 13th, 2021 9:22 AM

Mine are:

Kanto: Bulbasaur
Johto: Chikorita
Hoenn: Treecko
Sinnoh: Turtwig
Unova: Snivy
Kalos: Fennekin, but i dont really care for them.
Alola: Rowlett, but I like all of them (probably my favorite set)
Galar: I really dont like any of them

As you can see, I really like grass types hehe. My favorite starter is probably Treecko, followed by Rowlett and Chikorita. GAME FREAK letting my main man Chikorita down for so long makes me cry

Poketypes April 13th, 2021 9:38 PM

Really interesting discussion! I decided to count all the answers to see what the Pokemon community thinks is the greatest starter.

If I have counted correctly, this is the favorite starters according to the Pokemon Community:

Kanto: An easy win for Bulbasaur
Johto: Chikorita, closely followed by Totodile
Hoenn: Treecko, just ahead of Mudkip
Sinnoh: Piplup, closely followed by Turtwig
Unova: Snivy ahed of Oshawott
Kalos: Froakie dominates
Alola: Close race with Popplio the winner just ahed of the other two
Galar: Sobble just ahead of Scorbunny

I was actually really surprised by the results for a couple of reasons:

1. Chikorita is the favorite starter in Johto. I had always thought that Chikorita was one of the most hated pokemon since the gen 2 games was so unfair against grass types. Nice to see so many people like it.
2. Charmander is the least popular kanto-starter. Probably the most well-known starter there is? But still far behind Bulbasaur and Squirtle in this ranking.
3. Almost no one likes fire types. The fire type did not win in any region and it was only close second in Alola and Galar. I wonder why?

Figure April 13th, 2021 11:50 PM

Kanto: Bulbasaur, I feel like it is the most versatile.

Johto: Cyndaquil, best design for me and the other two feel pretty weak.

Hoenn: Torchic, Blaziken is one of my favorite Mons but I usually pick Mudkip because it rolls the region.

Sinnoh: Chimchar, discount Blaziken line but still better than the others.

Unova: Tepig, dumpster bin Blaziken but the starters in this region are fairly dog shit.

Kalos: Froakie, only decent choice.

Alola: Litten, emo bird and singing seel thing don't do it for me.

Galar: Grookey, honestly, probably my favorite designed base stage starter and I love Rillaboom. Great movepool, good stats, and I really like the drum motif, an excellent line, besides Thwackey.








Quote:

Originally Posted by pokemon fan person (Post 10335043)
no matter what other starters we choose, everyone likes scorbunny

No.

É4ìç April 14th, 2021 12:38 AM

Kanto- Bulbasaur
Johto- Totodile
Hoenn- Treecko
Sinnoh- Chimchar
Unova- Oshawatt
Kalos- Froakie
Alola- Rowlet
Galar- Grookey

Sheep April 14th, 2021 5:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pokemon fan person (Post 10335043)
no matter what other starters we choose, everyone likes scorbunny

I love him, personally! <3

Lots of Sobble fans here. Not sure if that means everyone likes Inteleon too, since I know it had mixed reception when it was first introduced.

pokemon fan person April 14th, 2021 11:18 AM

don’t forget about everyone liking inteleon. don’t forget about inteleon.

Bahamut April 14th, 2021 11:38 PM

Kanto: Charmander
Johto: Totodile
Hoenn: Torchic
Sinnoh: Chimchar
Unova: Snivy
Kalos: Froakie
Alola: Rowlet
Galar: Grookey

Fairy April 16th, 2021 2:40 AM

Aw, this is tough! I love some starters but hate their evolutions, and vice versa.

Kanto: Bulbasaur
Johto: Totodile
Hoenn: Torchic
Sinnoh: Turtwig
Unova: Snivy
Kalos: Fennekin
Alola: Rowlet
Galar: Sobble

CelloX April 17th, 2021 9:47 AM

Gen 1/Kanto: Squirtle
Gen 2/Johto: Very tough to choose, but I will have to go with Cyndaquil
Gen 3/Hoenn: Mudkip
Gen 4/Sinnoh: Turtwig
Gen 5/Unova: Oshawott
Gen 6/Kalos: Chespin
Gen 7/Alola: Litten
Gen 8/Galar: Scorbunny

Got three fire, three water, and two grass.

Piloswine April 22nd, 2021 4:24 PM

1: Bulbasaur
2: Totodile
3: Treecko
4: Turtwig
5: Tepig
6: Froakie
7: Litten
8: Sobble

DarkCloud1267 April 23rd, 2021 11:38 PM

1.Bulbasaur
2.cyndaquil
3. Treeko
4. Chimchar
5. Snivy
6. Fennekin
7. Litten
8. Sobble

Bellsprout April 24th, 2021 6:08 PM

Bulbasaur, Chikorita, Torchic, Piplup, Oshawott, Fennekin, Rowlet. I honestly don't have a pick for the 8th gen as I don't care for any of them.


All times are GMT -8. The time now is 9:13 PM.


Like our Facebook Page Follow us on Twitter © 2002 - 2018 The PokéCommunity™, pokecommunity.com.
Pokémon characters and images belong to The Pokémon Company International and Nintendo. This website is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Nintendo, Creatures, GAMEFREAK, The Pokémon Company or The Pokémon Company International. We just love Pokémon.
All forum styles, their images (unless noted otherwise) and site designs are © 2002 - 2016 The PokéCommunity / PokéCommunity.com.
PokéCommunity™ is a trademark of The PokéCommunity. All rights reserved. Sponsor advertisements do not imply our endorsement of that product or service. User generated content remains the property of its creator.

Acknowledgements
Use of PokéCommunity Assets
vB Optimise by DragonByte Technologies Ltd © 2023.