I'll stick to the original starters of Jotho and pick Cyndaquil. I love everthing about it, the type, attacks and evo line. 8D Typhlosion must make a very huggable teddybear. (minus the occasional Flaming outburst on it's back) XD But I'm sure they can control it. I mean, Typhlosion in the Raikou Special could (it was so adorable 8D) and Ash' Cyndaquil could as well. The only Cyndaquil who couldn't was the one Elm had in the first Jotho Episode. ô_o
If I had to pick a Pokémon which isn't a starter, it'd be Shinx or Larvitar. :3
Maybe Trapinch, since I like Flygon... or Houndour (Houndoom <3)...
There are some more I like, but Cyndaquil would be my first choice.