How to Choose the Right Starter Pokémon in Any Game

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Know that there is no "right" Pokémon.

   You will choose from Grass, Fire or Water. , If you know that you will eventually substitute a different Pokémon for it, then choose it as your Starter. , If you like a certain move, it will be easier for you to choose.
   
   You should also look at their stats, nature affects, and abilities. ,, If you choose melee, go for the fire-type. (They can learn many strong melee moves) If you go for tactical (ranged, in other games) then choose water-type. (They are very good at not making melee contact with enemies, giving them an advantage over Pokémon that rely on abilities like rough skin).
   
   If you prefer taking advantage of the enemies' weaknesses, then use the grass-type. (They have moves such as leech seed that drain equal amounts of health regardless of type and level.) , Use Rare Candies if you want to level your Pokémon instantly. ,
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   Step 2: Pick what type you might want.

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   Step 3: Look at the Pokémon and their later stages.

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   Step 4: Look at their movesets.

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   Step 5: If you want to catch certain Pokémon in a game with certain types try to make your Starter Pokémon a different type to have a wide variety in your team.

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   Step 6: Consider your play style and game type.

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   Step 7: If possible

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   Step 8: try to train it by trainers or Pokémon near by.

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   Step 9: If the starter Pokémon

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    Step 10: after evolving

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    Step 11: gets an additional type for itself (like Charmeleon gets Fire and Flying-type after it evolves into Charizard and Mudkip gets Water and Ground-type after it evolves into a Marshtomp)

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    Step 12: you may think about preferring that Pokémon because it may cover up many of its weaknesses.

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