5th Gen Which do you think is the best starter?

I love Tepig, but I didn't choose it. I chose Oshawott because I'm used to water types and my friend already chose Tepig. I don't really like Snivy or it's evolutions. Oshawott's first evo is great, but Samurott is so ugly and I don't see how an otter turns into some kind of sea monster creature thing. I don't really know which one is the best game wise, but Emboar seems very strong to me.

Personally, I like Tepig. Even though I'm completely tired of his typing, I like Tepig's design and Emboar's is pretty good too (I don't like Pignite very much, though). He is the least picked starter of the three (Snivy because of the initial Smugleaf reaction and Oshawott because of his woobieness) and therefore I like how he is under appreciated. Also his moveset is extremely diverse. (Heat Crash/Brick Break/Scald/Grass Knot FTW) Also I dislike Oshawott (though Samurott is awesome) and Snivy sort of bores me.

Snivy's my favorite, honestly. I didn't like the final form but grew to adore it later on.

It isn't exactly strong, but if you tack Swords Dance on it or get a Dream World Snivy with the Contrary ability + Leaf Storm, you can be quite a powerhouse~ Plus it's a decent tank (what it's meant for based on stats) :P

Oshawott cos of it's awesomeness with Surf!

I would have to say that Tepig is the best because I love fire types.

Once my Tepig evolved into a Pignite he came in real handy when I faced Lenora and Burgh,and when Pignite evolved into Emboar he came in real handy when I faced Brycen.

So I say that Tepig is the best Unova starter!

Tepig is by far the greatest starter as it evolves into Pignite. Once it evolves it is able to use moves such as Grass Knot which you can receive by a TM. As a fire and fighting type it already has a wide array of moves to choose from. But, once it learns Grass Knot it can take down the other starter Oshawott. It already has been able to beat Snivy. Now though, it can take down the Pokemon your rival chooses. In conclusion, Tepig is the greatest starter Pokemon of this set.

Well I started with Tepig, and I felt that he was very easy to run through the game with because of his fire/fighting typing. My next starter if I do a play through on my white will be Oshawott because I just don't like Snivy all that much as a pokemon in general.

TheGr8 said:

Well I started with Tepig, and I felt that he was very easy to run through the game with because of his fire/fighting typing. My next starter if I do a play through on my white will be Oshawott because I just don't like Snivy all that much as a pokemon in general.

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Yeah, Oshawott is cool and cute!

Snivy is my least favorite Unova starter.

And why? Because according to the man I use as my source of walkthroughs, Marriland; he says this in one of his Pokemon White Adventure videos - Tepig is really good, Oshawott is really good, Snivy is not so good. I only recommend you choose Snivy if you want to play in hard mode or if you just like Snivy.

And I think he is right!

Snivy's pretty cool. Once it evolves into serperior you can just coil then sweep every in game team.

Tepig is probably my favorite though. As its name says what it is. (Teh pig)

I chose Oshawott.
Always have gone a water starter since Pokemon Red/Blue and because Dewott just looks so awesome
I don't like the evolutions of Tepig
And Snivy?... Nuff said.

well, the pig looks dumb and Oshawott looks so lame that I had to pick the grass one even though he has a terrible movepool

I'd say snivy. That's what I picked.
I still love snivy a lot.
Its second evolution, Servine, ended up being my favorite pokemon.
I think it's pretty strong too. Mine is now a level 89 Serperior, and he has rarely lost me a battle. c:
All 3 evolutions are very nice looking too.

I ended up trading for a Tepig and Oshawott though, to get all 3 starters. Snivy still stands as the best.

I chose Tepig. I always choose the cutest one. But then I got rid of it quite quickly.

I like the look of the Snivy line the best, but I chose Oshawott and I'm very happy with my decision. I was really disappointed with Tepig's line (Fire/Fighting again?!) because I usually start with Fire-types.