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Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver → Your starter is going to be what and why(in HgSs)?

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1. Quadcentruo said on January 12, 2010, 04:29:19 PM (-08:00)

Giratina
3,684 posts

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

2. Charizard98 said on January 12, 2010, 04:58:15 PM (-08:00)

Volcarona
732 posts

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

3. Justjack91 said on January 12, 2010, 05:26:06 PM (-08:00)

Zoroark
289 posts

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.

4. Magmaster12 said on January 12, 2010, 05:40:42 PM (-08:00)

Rayquaza
4,872 posts

The always overused cyndaquil.

5. Sunny said on January 12, 2010, 05:47:21 PM (-08:00)

Keldeo
1,136 posts

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=

6. Yoshi648 said on January 12, 2010, 05:59:42 PM (-08:00)

Administrator
3,147 posts

This blue thing

7. Luxray13579 said on January 12, 2010, 06:25:11 PM (-08:00)

Shaymin
2,679 posts

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!

8. James said on January 12, 2010, 08:17:03 PM (-08:00)

Volcarona
665 posts

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

9. Charizard98 said on January 12, 2010, 08:18:45 PM (-08:00)

Volcarona
732 posts

Quote:
Originally Posted by luxray13579 View Post
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!

10. Charizard98 said on January 12, 2010, 08:20:22 PM (-08:00)

Volcarona
732 posts

Quote:
Originally Posted by Yoshi648 View Post
This blue thing
I with Yohsi648 on this.

11. Shadow said on January 13, 2010, 01:51:26 AM (-08:00)

Giratina
3,209 posts

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.

12. Red Globe said on January 13, 2010, 03:35:16 AM (-08:00)

Mudkip
43 posts

Who doesn't want a giant crocodile?

13. The Spirit of Time said on January 13, 2010, 04:33:07 AM (-08:00)

Rayquaza
3,934 posts

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.

14. Alakazamaster said on January 13, 2010, 02:37:10 PM (-08:00)

Kyurem
2,366 posts

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

15. Charizard98 said on January 13, 2010, 02:55:02 PM (-08:00)

Volcarona
732 posts

Quote:
Originally Posted by Alakazamaster View Post
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.

16. crapgame said on January 13, 2010, 07:17:24 PM (-08:00)

Servine
65 posts

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

17. LiteTheIronMan said on January 13, 2010, 08:57:21 PM (-08:00)

Shaymin
2,854 posts

Cyndaquil. Because all you people voted for it.

18. Justjack91 said on January 13, 2010, 10:45:26 PM (-08:00)

Zoroark
289 posts

Quote:
Originally Posted by LiteTheIronMan View Post
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.

19. The Spirit of Time said on January 14, 2010, 12:07:24 AM (-08:00)

Rayquaza
3,934 posts

Quote:
Originally Posted by Justjack91 View Post


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.

20. Serenade said on January 14, 2010, 01:43:36 AM (-08:00)

Volcarona
617 posts

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

21. Cat333Pokémon said on January 14, 2010, 11:52:24 AM (-08:00)

Administrator
10,307 posts

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

22. Ningamer said on January 14, 2010, 12:03:44 PM (-08:00)

Giratina
3,415 posts

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!

23. GreenLiquid said on January 14, 2010, 04:27:41 PM (-08:00)

Regigigas
881 posts

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.

24. crapgame said on January 14, 2010, 04:46:56 PM (-08:00)

Servine
65 posts

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.

25. Quadcentruo said on January 14, 2010, 06:47:40 PM (-08:00)

Giratina
3,684 posts

Quote:
Originally Posted by crapgame View Post
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!

26. Sphinx said on January 14, 2010, 07:01:15 PM (-08:00)

Floatzel
196 posts

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).

27. Ditto616 said on January 14, 2010, 07:29:15 PM (-08:00)

Moderator
982 posts

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.

28. neomew said on January 14, 2010, 07:43:31 PM (-08:00)

Cyndaquil
23 posts

Totodile for sure

29. Alakazamaster said on January 15, 2010, 03:52:00 PM (-08:00)

Kyurem
2,366 posts

Quote:
Originally Posted by Ditto616 View Post
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.

30. Nickmatt07 said on January 15, 2010, 09:30:49 PM (-08:00)

Joltik
15 posts

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

31. Mi10tic_Fan said on January 16, 2010, 08:40:09 AM (-08:00)

Pikachu
7 posts

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.

32. Flare Soru said on January 19, 2010, 07:04:41 PM (-08:00)

Volcarona
533 posts

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.

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