Quote Originally Posted by Heath View Post
I always go for the fire starter. Always. I don't often use grass Pokemon and water Pokemon are relatively easy to find a good version of anyway. Fire is more awkward to get early in the game. Besides, Charmander and Charizard are both just so much cooler than the others and better in battle too. Blastoise earns an honourable mention for being in my Pokemon Diamond team.
Fire's just awkward to get all around. Little did I realize when I chose Piplup to start Pearl with that, if I wanted a fire Pokemon, Ponyta/Rapidash would be my only choice until the National Dex was opened.