Starting Pokemon Democracy.

Statistically, as if you didn't know, Charizard is the best starting Pokemon to have (then Blastoise, then Venusaur) - it's the same elemental order for Johto Pokemon. HOWEVER, when we come to the Sinnoh region, the strongest choice is Swampert, the water/ground type, whilst Blaziken and Sceptile are ultimately equal. Statistically. But who doesn't go for a fire type? The order then returned to its original order in the Hoenn region; fire, water, grass. They're all very strong, but technically, that is the order it goes in.


Get out of there Pikachu...oh, right, Pokemon Yellow - I had that!

However in the upcoming Black & White version of Pokemon (released 4th March in UK, accounts of which can be found here after release) - all three of the starter pokemon are statistically equal choices. Therefore, the quality of your starting pokemon is entirely down to your choice and training methods, rather than it being pretty clear to see that Charizard is unfortunately stronger than Venusaur, or that Sceptile doesn't stand a chance against Blaziken.

The best part about this equality though, is that you can make your choice based entirely on what Pokemon you like the look of best, rather than having that niggling thought in the back of your mind, that even though you like Bulbasaur best, you know that you'll come out a better trainer if you choose one of the other two starters. Do you know what this means fellow trainers? IT'S STARTING POKEMON DEMOCRACY!

These posts will be much more interesting in the future. This is Trainer Chaz, blasting off again.