Do you think Ash would have been better if...

[Squeegee Beckenheim]

Do you think Ash would have been better of had he started with Bubasaur, Squirtle, or Charmander instead of Pikachu? I don't think so because the whole is centered around Pikachu. I can't imagine the whole show being centered around a Bubasaur, Squirtle, or Charmander.

 

[Eon-Rider]

Well I think the exact same as you.
*Votes in the POLL*

 

[Charizard_Fire_God]

Yeah! With Charmander! Then he'd have that one for the rest o' the series an' I'd get ta see a Charizard in every ep. if it evolved. He would also have not left it in Charicific Valley! T_T

 

[cold_katanagirl]

I heard if Ash didn't start with Pikachu, he would have ended up with a Clefairy.

... Ash + Clefairy = WTF.

 

[bgt]

come on, now who doesn't wanna see a cute little pikachu on the screens... (kids related), besides from eh... a charizard... lol... na, satoshi's charizard almost bit his head off, 0.o... doesn't charizard look scary?... and plus, pika is more fun anyways then bulba, squirt, or char.

 

[Psychic*Absol]

I heard if Ash didn't start with Pikachu, he would have ended up with a Clefairy.

... Ash + Clefairy = WTF.

I completely agree with you. A Clefairy would have been just scary.><;;; Pikachu is much better. And well, it fits Ash, IMO.

 

[Squeegee Beckenheim]

Where did you get the idea that Ash would have a Clefairy?

 

[Jeremy]

Ash and Clefairy? That would be cute, but it doesn't seem to fit, IMO. Hmm, if was going to start off with a different Pok?mon, I don't think his personality will change...much, sweeties. Really, starting off with a different Pok?mon, wouldn't make him any better.

 

[Elite Trainer Raven]

Where did you get the idea that Ash would have a Clefairy?

That was the original plan before Pikachu was decided on to be the main choice.

As for if things would have been better, I'd say not. He got all three starters either way. o_O

 

[Hikarii]

He would get all three starters anyway, like everyone else said. XD Wouldn't it be favoring Kanto starter Pok?mon over all others if he did have a Bulbasaur/Charmander/Squirtle as his permanent partner? Bulbasaur wouldn't be able to stay and keep the grass Pok?mon at Oak's laboratory at peace, Squirtle wouldn't be able to help the.. Whatever team it's in that fights fire. xx;

Yeah, he was gonna start with a Clefairy, I heard. It would've been cute, yes, but I don't see how it'd work. I think they gave up the idea because the producers thought it'd make Ash a sissy. (For lack of a better word. ><")

 

[SBaby]

I don't think it really matters because they made it clear that he won't be using any 1st or 2nd Edition Pokemon any more.

They were going to give him a Clefairy because they were originally going to take the story in a bit of a different direction than they are now, but they finally decided to go with Pikachu. I for one would have gone with that, or Eevee (the whole open-endedness).

 

[Chairman Kaga]

Let's think of the effect that any of the choices would have had on his actual Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle:

Ash chooses Bulbasaur--his actual Bulbasaur lives a peaceful life defending the secret garden from outsiders.

Ash chooses Charmander--his actual Charmander dies in a rainstorm and is consumed by Spearows.

Ash chooses Squirtle--his actual Squirtle continues to wreak havoc with the Squirtle Squad, is eventually caught by the authorities, and is put down to protect the citizenry.

So, Bulbasaur is the only safe choice for the pokemon o_o;

Now, for Ash:

Bulbasaur--Ash has strength against Brock and Misty, can survive Lt. Surge, and will have enough pokemon to survive by the time he gets to Sabrina.

Charmander--Ash loses at Brock and ends his quest.

Squirtle--Ash beats Brock, vs. Misty is up in the air, and definitely loses against Lt. Surge and his quest ends.

So, basically, Bulbasaur > Squirtle > Charmander > all other pokemon > Pikachu.

 

[Baker's Bulbasaur]

yeah ive gotta agree Pikachu was the best choice, i didnt know about the clefairy thing, I read that it was always gonna be Pika, but if not it would be Evee and gary had a Piikachu instead

but it was good making him catch,well, uuuum, have all the starters FOLLOW him along, LOL

except that in johto has been the only time he hasnt caught all 3! LOL

 

[Transducer]

I have voted no. Pikachu may have been the only pick but it would have been the best one anyway. Besides, Pikachu is preety strong and cute. Most of us fans have gotten used to it as Ash's first Pokemon anyway ^^;;

 

[Atomic]

u mean the Squrtle Squad....

 

[Kairyuu]

well then he wouldnt have some of those adventures meating the 3 starters and i dont thing the 3 pokemons final form would fit on ash's shoulder lol so i must go with pikachu

 

[ashley03]

ash would be better if he got a gf,and mad misty mad..then he would break-up with the gf and become mistys pet!

 

[Static Raven]

Of course not! Ash and Pikachu go together like steak and Dale's sauce! ...Er, year, I voted 'No'.

 

[Jack O'Neill]

I vote no for all of the reasons stated earlier. I think that my case has been laid out already.

 

[God Of Water]

That was the original plan before Pikachu was decided on to be the main choice.

As for if things would have been better, I'd say not. He got all three starters either way. o_O

The Original Plan Was Either Pikachu Or Jigglypuff.
The Creator Asked Which Was Better And Pikachu Won.
But Back On The Topic The Anime Would Seem A Bit Weird If Ash Had A Jigglypuff.