The_Vernster Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 People... actually... use... grass-types? What devilry is this? ;) >implying grass types are bad >Serperior is an OU pokemon >tfw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The DanMan Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 (edited) >implying grass types are bad >Serperior is an OU pokemon >tfw I did not know Superior was OU. And grass is weak to Fire, one of the most popular types, and in general has a disproportionate amount of weaknesses when compared to resistances. I feel like the type should've gained fairy resistance come Gen 6, but eh... Edited September 1, 2015 by The DanMan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Water Mage Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 (edited) I did not know Superior was OU. And grass is weak to Fire, one of the most popular types, and in general has a disproportionate amount of weaknesses when compared to resistances. I feel like the type should've gained fairy resistance come Gen 6, but eh...In Gen 6, the grass type gained an immunity to "powder" moves, like Spore, Sleep Powder and Stun Spore. And to be fair Fire is just as fragile as grass.Now that I think about it all of the Fire starters are fragile, and have low defenses. I don't think there's a fire starter that's defensive, I mean there's Emboar's large hp, but still... Not to say they are bad, most fire starters are good, very good actually, but I just realized that there's little variety when it comes to fire starters, it's always high offensive stats and low defenses. It's kinda disapointing. The should be more defensive fire pokemon, like Heatran. I mean, fire is still a fragile type, but it got a lot a resistances that people don't take advantage of. Granted their weakness are far more common than their resistances. Edited September 1, 2015 by Water Mage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The DanMan Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 In Gen 6, the grass type gained an immunity to "powder" moves, like Spore, Sleep Powder and Stun Spore. And to be fair Fire is just as fragile as grass. Now that I think about it all of the Fire starters are fragile, and have low defenses. I don't think there's a fire starter that's defensive, I mean there's Emboar's large hp, but still... Not to say they are bad, most fire starters are good, very good actually, but I just realized that there's little variety when it comes to fire starters, it's always high offensive stats and low defenses. It's kinda disapointing. The should be more defensive fire pokemon, like Heatran. I mean, fire is still a fragile type, but it got a lot a resistances that people don't take advantage of. Granted their weakness are far more common than their resistances. I didn't know about the powder deal. As for fire type, it's not that the typing itself is good; there are just some really good, offensive Pokemon in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Water Mage Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 I didn't know about the powder deal. As for fire type, it's not that the typing itself is good; there are just some really good, offensive Pokemon in it. They actually changed a lot of things in Gen 6. For example, eletric pokemon are now immune to paralysis and some pokemon had their stats mildly changed, such as Wigglytuff, Clefable and Vileplume getting a boost to their Sp. Atk and Raichu and Pidgeot got a little faster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamarsamar Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 (edited) As something of an aficionado of Fire-type Pokémon, their similarities are as much a strength as a weakness. If you are looking for defensive tactics in the Fire-type, you are quite simply doing it wrong. (Might I recommend something like Ferrothorn instead to cover your more common weaknesses?) Fire is the type of all rushdown, all the time! True, our commonly-associated status effect Burn inflicts an offensive debuff, and it is in fact possible to throw your opponent off with a Chandelure in a supporting/Hazer role (because who does that?) using Will-O-Wisp to inflict the effect reliably (the next most reliable move being Inferno, with 100% proc rate but 50 Acc, and after that the almighty Sacred Fire, exclusive to Jhoto's legendary Fire-types) . . . but generally speaking the main draw to Burn is that the afflicted Pokémon (particularly if a physical attacker) becomes substantially easier to out-race, which is perhaps notable against most Flying-types with access to Roost, for example. Edited September 1, 2015 by Tamarsamar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dai Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 I just realized that, other than using a Greninja for both X and Alpha Sapphire (which I didn't even start with, by the way, I bred for it), I've avoided the water starters like the plague somehow.Like, Gen I it was Bulbasaur/Pikachu, Gen II it was Cyndaquil, III was Sceptile, IV was Torterra, V was Tepig and Snivy, and VI was Fennekin. I don't know why. I LIKE the water starters, I think they're pretty cool. I just never used 'em for some reason. Which is probably why I'm pretty much planning to use them in my upcoming Nuzlockes, starting with Oshawott. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintessence Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 (edited) I chose Charmander, Else Charmander (red) Cyndaquil, Else Chikorita (silver/crystal) Torchic, Else Treecko (sapphire) Chimchar, Else Chimchar (pearl) Turtwig, Else Chimchar (platinum) Totodile, Else Totodile (soul silver) Fennekin, Else Fennekin (y) Treecko, Else Treecko (alpha sapphire) So Fire, then Grass. Edit: I tend to prefer special and/or speedy pokemons. Edited September 4, 2015 by Quintessence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahrivar Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 Fire most the time, Gen V being the exception. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthMikey Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 (edited) The Water starter is my favorite in almost every gen (not sure about VI; about to finish my first playthrough of Y with Chesnaught and I like all of them pretty much equally in terms of design). It's not always the first I pick, though. Like I mentioned, I went for Chespin in Y, along with Charmander in FireRed and Turtwig in Diamond. I can't really say why I prefer the Waters, since I wouldn't even call them my favorite type or anything. I guess they just all have great designs and well-rounded stats to me. Edited September 8, 2015 by TheCosmicDude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSbardock84 Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 Usually I choose fire. These are the ones I chose on first play throughs. Generation 1: Charmander Generation 2: Cyndaquil Generation 3: Torchic Generation 4: Piplup Generation 5: Snivy Generation 6: Fennekin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 (edited) With a few exceptions, I always seem to alternate between Grass and Water: Generation 1: Charmander Generation 2: Totodile Generation 3: Treecko Generation 4: Piplup/Turtwig Generation 5: Snivy/Oshawott Generation 6: Froakie Edited September 14, 2015 by CountessGardevoir Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyn Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 Usually I go for water, as it is my favourite type. In the other title (whichever one in the set I get second), I choose fire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sylveonzoroark Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 I go after aesthetics. Won't really matter in the long run since Pokemon is becoming easier and easier :/ My first time picks: Gen 1: Bulba Gen 2: Cynda Gen 3: that pokemon that spawned that meme Gen 4: Chimchar Gen 5: Oshawhat Gen 6: the pokemon that everyone wants to nerf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayward Alchemist Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 I usually go with Water. I usually like the designs the best and I like that you only have to worry about 2 weaknesses (barring secondary types). The only downside is that in all 4 regions that I choose Water there is both a Grass and an Electric type gym somewhere down the line. Actually, 5/6 regions have this only because Hoenn doesn't have a Grass-type gym. Ironically Mudkip is one of the two that I don't pick (the other being Squirtle because Charmander is vastly superior). Gen 1: Charmander Gen 2: Totodile Gen 3: Treecko Gen 4: Piplup Gen 5: Oshawott Gen 6: Froakie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ema Skye Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 Usually go with the design I like the most: Gen1: Bulbasaur Gen2: Chikorita Gen3: Torchic Gen4; Piplup Gen5: Oshawott Gen6: Fennekin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shin Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 Typically grass. I have two sisters, where one would pick fire and the other water. We did that for a good four generations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azz Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 I just tend to pick my favorites, which mostly tend to be water or grass. Gen 1-Bulbasur Gen 2-Cyndequil Gen 3-Mudkip Gen 4-Piplup Gen 5-Oshawott Gen 6-Chespin Though I have used all starters from every region. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAstraWolf Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 Mostly Water and Fire, my main grass pick is in only 1 game: Gen 1: Blastoise Gen 2: Typhlosion Gen 3: Swampert Gen 4: Infernape Gen 5: Serperior/Samurott Gen 6: Delphox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackc2 Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 Bit of a mixed bag my most common is grass that said not by much so here's my list: gen1- Squirtle gen2- Chikorita gen3- Torchic gen4- Turtwig gen5- Oshawott gen6- Chespin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tactician Robin Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 It's hard to pinpoint, when every two generations, I take the same type: Typically, I choose my favorite, or the one I find the cutest. 1st: Charmander 2nd: Cyndaquil 3rd: Mudkip 4th: Piplup 5th: Snivy 6th: Chespin If this continues like this, then it's going to be Fire for 7th gen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebony Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 Well let's see... Gen 1 - Bulbasaur Gen 2 - Totodile Gen 3 - Treecko Gen 4 - Chimchar Gen 5 - Snivy Gen 6 - Froakie seems to be grass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eggnoc Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 1 - Squirtle/Charmander 2 - Cyndaquil 3 - Torchic 4 - Turtwig 5 - Snivy 6 - Fennekin So fire for me, then. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuuda Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 (edited) I have no particular preference when it comes to typing. That said, I do have some starters I'm quite fond off. Gen I: Actually, I don't think I've played enough Gen I to have an opinion. Wartortle and Ivysaur are probably the ones I like the most based on appearances. Also, my first Pokemon game was Yellow, so I guess Pikachu has to be my answer. Shame the little prick wouldn't evolve. Gen II: On the other hand, I love all three of the Johto starters. The Totodile line inches out of my favourite, and probably my favourite starter overall. It was the one I choose when I first played Silver. Plus, Feraligator gets Sheer Force now, so it's pretty badass. Gen III: Treecko, especially since they released Mega-Sceptile. It's got such a great design and typing. The other Hoenn starters are decent, too. Gen IV: The worst starters for me. I just can't stand to look at the Chimchar and Piplup lines. Turtwig is my favourite here, but it's the best of the bad. Gen V: Overall, Oshawott, because Dewott and Samurott are nice. For some reason, I'm also fond of Emboar, which is probably my favourite 3rd stage Fire starter in terms of looks. Weird. I've never used Snivy, but I've got nothing against it. Gen VI: Fennekin and Braxian. They're pretty cute. So give me a Totodile, Treecko, and Fennekin core. LC victory shall be mine! Edited January 30, 2016 by Shuuda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonMendez Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 Gen 1: Charmander Gen 2: All of them. Mainly Totodile Gen 3: Treecko Gen 4: Piplup (sometime Chimchar) Gen 5: Skipped but If I had to choose Oshawott Gen 6: Froakie I choose more water types, but I've played multiple times with the fire types as compared to the water types. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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