Quote Originally Posted by Vćrn View Post
But the correct answer is still Charmander, despite being at a terrible disadvantage against both of the first two gyms. Those two gyms cover all of Charmander's weaknesses. Once you've managed to defeat them, it's smooth sailing from then on.
I never had a problem with the first two gym leaders by choosing Charmander. Charmander kicked Brock's ass, and by the time I got to Misty I already had a Pikachu in my corner.