Determining the best starter in Pokemon Red?

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How do I tell which is the best starter in Pokemon Red? I'm doing a roguelike run where if a Pokemon is killed it is dead forever and I want to have a good fighter and don't want to lose it right off the bat.



Best Answer

This is really a matter of preference.

Bulbasaur is the "easiest" pick, as he will be super effective against the first two gyms (his Grass typing is strong against Brock's rock types and Misty's water types), but less effective against later gyms. Squirtle will be super effective against Brock, but not again until Blaine. Charmander has a disadvantage against Brock and Misty, but eventually has advantages against Erica.

Really, pick whichever one you think looks coolest. Pokemon is not designed to be an overly challenging game. Along the way you are able to catch and train many other pokemon to compliment your starter. I personally prefer Bulbasaur, but there is no wrong choice.




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What is the best starter to choose in Pokemon Red?

While everyone has their own preferences as to which Generation I starter is the best, Squirtle is likely the easiest to pick for a beginner. Squirtle is effective at dealing with the first gym and resists the most damaging moves from the second gym.

What starter do you get in Pokemon Red?

Locations: Charmander is given to Red/Blue players as one of the first three starting Pokemon. If you have picked Bulbasaur or Squirtle as your first Pok\xe9mon, you can only receive Charmander through trade or by beating Pok\xe9mon Stadium's Gym Leader mode. In Yellow, you can get a free Charmander on Route 24.

What is the best team for Pokemon Red?

What Is The Best Team In Pokemon Red, Blue & Yellow?
  • Charizard.
  • Nidoking.
  • Alakazam.
  • Dragonite.
  • Gengar.
  • Lapras.


Which starter type is the best?

The ten best starter Pokemon of all time
  • Bulbasaur. You never forget your first, and Bulbasaur was mine.
  • Charmander. Probably the most popular starter Pokemon of all time, with good reason. ...
  • Chikorita. ...
  • Torchic. ...
  • Turtwig. ...
  • Mudkip. ...
  • Cyndaquil. ...
  • Totodile. ...




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