Your starter is going to be what and why(in HgSs)?

[Quadcentruo]

Cyndaquil; when i played Silver, i started off with cyndaquil and never thought twice. Cyndaquil has stayed with me since silver version.

[Charizard98]

. Too many people use . I wanna do one that not many people use because I want something a little different.

[Justjack91]

Eh, I'm stuck between Totodile and Cyntaquil. Picking one or the other will affect my team.

Still looking to get Totodile probably. Not sure until I finally have the game though.

[Magmaster12]

The always overused cyndaquil.

[Sunny]

Odd, because I never used Cyndaquil ;~; I always went with totodile, and one time even chicarita through the game~! I have a typhlo now though, that I raised from level 1, my buddy gave to me. Named him Scout. =w=

[Yoshi648]

This blue thing

[Luxray13579]

Totodile FTW well because cyndaquil is WAY overused so I would hav the advantage over many.......and my sister is picking cyndaquil so I want to beat her easy AND I picked totodile in crystal! I'm not changing my choice and you can't make me!

[James]

Totodile has always been my favorite to use. Water types are my thing, lol

[Charizard98]

Originally Posted by luxray13579

Totodile FTW well because cyndaquil is WAY overused so I would hav the advantage over many.......and my sister is picking cyndaquil so I want to beat her easy AND I picked totodile in crystal! I'm not changing my choice and you can't make me!

Exactly!

[Charizard98]

Originally Posted by Yoshi648

This blue thing

I with Yohsi648 on this.

[Shadow]

I'm stuck between Cyndaquil and Totodile, as well. Typhlosion has always been one of my favourite Johto Pokémon, but Feraligatr is Water-typed* and is strong(er).
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*Water is one of my favourite types in the Pokémon games.

[Red Globe]

Who doesn't want a giant crocodile?

[The Spirit of Time]

I will SR for 1 day in order to get a shiny starter. If I fail, I will just pick up Cundaquil and then throw it in the box and start using my team which you can see in my signature. To navigate questions, I am going to get my team from my Platinum.

[Alakazamaster]

Whats wrong with you people?! Chikorita for sure!!

[Charizard98]

Originally Posted by Alakazamaster

Whats wrong with you people?! Chikorita for sure!!

LOL. Finally, someone who chose chikorita. I going for Totodile or in other words like Yohsi648 would say: This blue thing.

[crapgame]

I feel bad for chikarita's lack of love. Ill pick her...poor thing.

[LiteTheIronMan]

Cyndaquil. Because all you people voted for it.

[Justjack91]

Originally Posted by LiteTheIronMan

Cyndaquil. Because all you people voted for it.

If people voted to jump off a cliff, would you do it Lite?

Lol j/k. I think the reason most people might not want Chicorita is based on the fact that the design for the other two is a bit more creative in certain respects and Hoppip tends to do its job as a grass Pokemon (causing status problems and acting as a supporter).

Though because I do enjoy a good challenge and a decent defensive Pokemon, I think I will go with Chicorita. It will feel more realistic training an Arcanine and Gyrados then.

Plus, you can usually go a few different ways with him, so that can make a difference. It can't really be a typical grass support, but it can do other things other grass types can't offensively.

In a way, here's how you break it down:

Cyntaquil has pure power with a slightly lackluster move pool. You can choose to power through Pokemon with Eruption and Hyper Beam if needed and resort to Flamethrower and Earthquake to finish the job. He can't do much else when you actually have him but he's a fine choice to beat opponents before they can do anything.

Totodile has a good mix of power and moves. It won't outspeed everyone, but the decent balance of power in both main stats makes up for it speed. The moves it has suit both is special and physical needs and it has a better defense then both Cyntaquil and Chicorita.

Chicorita can take hits well and ends up having well-rounded stats for both of its attack stats (although more stable than totodile and its superior physical attack but lacking special attack). It can dish out statuses (though not as often as other grass types) and has a better movepool then Cyntaquil but with less power.

And this is just a quick analysis of each one. Different strategies and teams can mean a number of results on what each Pokemon is meant for in a team.

[The Spirit of Time]

Originally Posted by Justjack91

Chicorita can take hits well and ends up having well-rounded stats for both of its attack stats (although more stable than totodile and its superior physical attack but lacking special attack). It can dish out statuses (though not as often as other grass types) and has a better movepool then Cyntaquil but with less power.

I agree that Chickorita takes a lot of hits but what makes it unfavorable is its lack of good moves. Most of its moves are status inducing moves and can't knock out other foes. However, the other two starters have a good range of moves that can cover most of their weaknesses if not all of them.

[Serenade]

Chikorita on one, and totadile on the other. I started crystal with totadile, but I favor chicorita.

[Cat333Pokémon]

Totodile. I picked Cyndaquil is SoulSilver, so I want something different and don't like the Chikorita line.

[Ningamer]

Tota tota tota tota tota tota tota tota tota tota tota tota tota tota tota tota tota tota totadile! I loved him in the anime, and it's win in game - I completed most of the original Silver with only a Feraligatr!

[GreenLiquid]

Chikorita. I chose Cyndaquil for my original Silver game pak. I'm mainly choosing it because I like it, not because for its strength or anything.

[crapgame]

Ive always been a fan of fire pokemon.
I dont necesarily ever use my starter because i feel they can be a bit overpowered. I like using pokemon i catch. I feel a stronger bond with them.
Cyndaquil was always my favorite out of these for some reason. I really like him. I know i already said chikorita but i decided to change my mind. I wont use cyndaquil but i will pick him.

[Quadcentruo]

Originally Posted by crapgame

Ive always been a fan of fire pokemon.
I dont necesarily ever use my starter because i feel they can be a bit overpowered. I like using pokemon i catch. I feel a stronger bond with them.
Cyndaquil was always my favorite out of these for some reason. I really like him.

That's exactly how i feel, except i try to keep my starter as the strongest. And i love fire pokemon!

[Sphinx]

Well, I like Fire-types, so I'll probably choose Cyndaquil. But, no matter who I choose, I'll probably trade them to my Pearl for a Growlithe (My FAVORITE pokemon).

[Ditto616]

Chikorita, purely for the nostalgia factor. For my original Silver team, I started out with Chikorita, being naive. By that, I mean that I thought that gym type order would be the same. Boy was I wrong XD. I like a challenge though. It'll be fun.

[neomew]

Totodile for sure

[Alakazamaster]

Originally Posted by Ditto616

Chikorita, purely for the nostalgia factor. For my original Silver team, I started out with Chikorita, being naive. By that, I mean that I thought that gym type order would be the same. Boy was I wrong XD. I like a challenge though. It'll be fun.

Haha me too XD. After I FINALLY beat the first gym, I was like, "Ok, I beat the flying gym and things can't get worse, can they?" They did. Bugsy. Then Whitney's Miltank afterwards didn't help. And the part poison ghosts immune to tackle and body slam? Just as bad.

[Nickmatt07]

Tododile, becuase I used Cyndaquil in gold and crystal and I just don't like Chikorita sadly.

[Mi10tic_Fan]

Chikorita, because:

1. I like it
2. Cyndaquil's my bro's choice, so we can get both starters.
3. I hate Totodile ever since a MD1 event of mine. Even though I like water type.

[Flare Soru]

Chickorita
I've always picked grass starters...always will. (unless I restart my game a few times, then I generally pick one of the others)
and besides, Chickorita is the best of the 4 grass starters.