Top 10 Starter Pokemon
Some of the most popular Pokemon in existence are Starter Pokemon. And why not? They're the first Pokemon you obtain on your journey. They almost always have great designs, as well as have great-looking evolutions. Sometimes they're lacking in good stats and abilities, but that normally is besides the point.
In this article, we're going to rank the top ten Starter Pokemon. As we assemble these rankings, many factors will come into play. These will include design, popularity, final evolution, competitive play, and, of course, how good these Pokemon are in their given games. As we do so, we will give all the information as to why these Pokemon are their given rank.
Please remember that these rankings are based are a number of factors, not just one will come into play; however, they will also be based some on personal opinion. And why not? Pokemon is so vast that not too many people will agree on one or more things; difference of opinions are found from one fan to another. And don't think that just because some starters don't make the cut, it makes them any less great than they are.
After reading this article, don't forget to leave your comment. Tell us what you think... Did you like it? Who should be ranked higher? Who should be ranked lower? Who should have made the list?Before beginning, let's explore the Starter Pokemon who didn't make the cut and why they didn't:
1) Pikachu - Even though it's technically a Starter Pokemon - given to you in Pokemon Yellow - Pikachu doesn't make the list. We're going to keep technicalities aside on this one.
2) Chikorita - Chikorita has a nice design, and evolves into a pretty good defensive Pokemon. Unfortunately, it, and the other Johto Starters, don't really stack up with the others.
3) Cyndaquil - Cyndaquil evolves into a Pokemon that is statistically similar to Arcanine; it also has a good design. It just isn't as good as other Starters.
4) Totodile - Yep... No Johto Starters make the cut. It's unfortunate, but they just don't stack up to other starters. Nothing could justify them getting into the top ten. Some of them, however, are right outside the top ten range. Totodile is cool, but it wasn't enough.
5) Turtwig - Turtwig is one of my favorite Pokemon; it was my first choice among the Sinnoh Starters. Unfortunately, it evolves into not such a great Pokemon (even though I love it).
6) Piplup - Piplup, much like Turtwig, has a final evolution that makes it fall short, but it should be mentioned that it has a great design (Piplup that is).
7) Oshawott - Oshawott might be one of the worst starters there is. It has a poor design, and evolves into a not so good Pokemon.
8) Chespin - It hurts me to not put Chespin in the top ten, but it doesn't compare to Froakie.
9) Fennekin - Fennekin has one of the best designs among the Starters. It's just a shame it has to evolve into Delphox...
Now that you know what starters didn't make the list, let's go ahead and rank the other ten that did.
#10 - Tepig
Some people might be questioning whether or not Tepig should have made the top ten, and their thoughts might be justifiable. This could be a perfect spot for one of those Johto Starters, some might think. If not them, then perhaps Turtwig, Piplup, Chespin, or Fennekin. But no. I thought that Tepig should at least break the top ten, a decision that might be more opinion based. Still, let me explain why Tepig managed to get in.
When it comes to design, Tepig has a pretty good one. It's might not be as good as Snivy's, but it's still pretty good. I mean just look at it... It's a cute little piggy.
Tepig also falls short on the popularity scale, once again falling behind Snivy. Some Pokemon are just more popular than others, and that's the truth here. Both Pokemon, however, evolve into pretty good Pokemon. Both Emboar and Serperior have good looking designs, and both have some real power in competitive play. For now, let's stick to Emboar. Emboar is a giant fire-boar, that also resembles a Boss Genie in many ways. It might take some time, but its design will start to wear on you. And in battle, it's a beast, especially if you have one with its Hidden Ability Reckless; it can dominate teams with its immense power. The only thing that would make it better is if it had better speed, but still, a great battle choice.
Because of Emboar's hidden strength, Tepig is a great choice as a Starter for Pokemon Black, White, Black 2, and White 2. It has an easier time dealing with the Gym Leaders and Elite Four, but that mainly has to do with its Fire-Fighting Typing.
Tepig is a cool little Pokemon that has a pretty awesome final evolution, which helps it just barely sneak into the list.
Tepig? Snivy? Really? Oshawott is the only good Unova starter (the best starter in any region, in fact) and it DIDN'T MAKE THE CUT?!! This crap is biased garbage.
sceptile has such an amazing move pool it can learn dragon pulse , dragon claw , wild charge etc which is the best pkmn i have at lvl 93 (pkmn alpha sapphire)
how about turtwig? torterra knows wood hammer and earthquake.
Is it just me, o should litwick be a starter?
I like Delphox it so cool
Yawn.....most predictable #1 ever.....and it's not even that good.
-cute? meh...i guess a little bit....
-powerful? i guess it can hit hard when mega evolved... regular version doesn't do that much.
-rocks? yup. that's basic instakill. a ROCK THROW from a trained GEODUDE can one-hit it.
-end result? overrated.
charmander is over ranked because pikachu is the most popular pokemon of all time and always will be no matter what
Charmander? If you're going off design, unfortunately, it doesn't really compare to all of the others. It's an orange lizard with fire on it's tail, Chimchar also has fire, but he's ranked lower. Another fact is, it doesn't matter whether or not what rock type move it is, Charizard is still going to be hurt no matter what, stealth rock or rock tomb. Granted, there is the nostalgia that we feel from it, but we have to move past it. Also, you can't exclude pokemon without making a fair judgement or making people bitter. If it's design of the base, I believe it should be Treecko, if it's stats, it goes to Blaziken for not only having great offensive capabilities, coupled with it's great speed, but it also has a Mega Evolution, just because Charizard has two doesn't make him special it just gives you varieties.
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Now THAT is the truest thing I have ever read! Charizard is so freaking overrated!
I love charmander
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I think Torchic's design is DARN Cute. Piplup is a good choice though, because Empoleon is the most resistant starter. Charmander didn't deserve to be the top. I also think Squirtle is the best Kanto starter because it overpowers every type-disadvantaged gym becuase of its Ice-types moves, which even beats out grass types. Only electric types beat it.
My favorite Pokemon is larvatar
Oshawott is the best starter from Unova
You didnt really justify any of the reasoning behind your choices.
Charmander is defiantly deserving of the top spot. He's in my opinion the cutest, his design is epic, and he should obviously be in Pikachu's place right now for Gamefreak's mascot. Charizard has two Mega evolutions and is never late for Smash Bros. I'm glad to see someone else agrees.
Charmander evolution line is so overrated... I enjoy beating dozens of mega zards with my garchomp online jeez it's so annoyin'
Why isnt Cydaquil and Oshawott here?
Both are in...
Chimchar is always my favourite starter Pokemon it's just the cutest and strongest.
Quilava and Dewott are my pick, they may not be the best out all of em, but i still love those two.
Nah, Dewott is the best starter.
My fave is Quilava. I just think he's the coolest looking evolution form out of them all. Then the Squirtle family, the Charmander family and the Bulbasaur but i'm old school gen 1 ;).
Turtwig should've been on that list instead of chimchar, in my opinion. It has an excellent type match up once it's Torterra, and is a pretty good tank as well.
1 Squirtle 2 Treecko 3 Chimchar 4 Snivy 5 Froakie 6 Fennekin 7 Balbasaur 8 Mudkip 9 Charmender 10 Chikorita
TREEKO IS DA BEST!!!!!!!!!Just look at Sceptile...SO COOOOOOOOOL!!!!!!
NOT SO COOL IN FACT IT BE LAME LAME LAME CHARIZARD IZ ZE BEST
SO YOU LIKE CHARIZARD. GESS WUT? EVRY1 ELSE DOES TOO. MEET MY TYRANITAR. To quote another person: Charizard is a beast but you dont have to call others lame
number 1 charizard is pretty much the most overrated pokemon
number 2 oshawott is pretty awesome and cute
10 torchic 9 snviy 8 squirtle 7 mudkip 6 cyndaquil 5 piplup 4 fenniken 3 treecko 2 froakie
1 OSHAWOTT DA BEAST
Mudkip is my favorite Pokemon out of all 700
Why does no one like Fennekin's evolution line? I thought it was so cool...my favorite starter Pokémon of all time!
I got it and it wasn't all that great
delpfox is the best pokemon ever stop lieing
charmander is a bad #1 pick
treeko and torchic shold switch plaes
Charzard kills all Pokemon
Tell that to my Blastoise ;)