The best starter depends on the game, your preferred playstyle, available teammates, and whether you value early-game convenience or long-term team balance. Consider the starter’s typing, evolutions, movepool, speed, defensive utility, and how it matches early gyms or bosses. Do not choose only from type advantages against the first challenge; later areas may offer many options that change the decision. Any starter can usually complete the story with sensible leveling and moves. Pick the one you enjoy, then build the rest of the team to cover its weaknesses and provide useful type coverage.
