Starters

Chikorita

Pros:

• It evolves into Meganium at Level 32, early for a starter Pokémon;
• Highest defenses of three starters.

Cons:

• Poor offensive movepool
• Poor offensive stats

Overall:

Considered the worst of three starters, due to limited offensive movepool and because many Gym Leaders

Cyndaquil

Pros:

• It evolves into Quilava at Level 14, early for a starter Pokémon
• High Sp. Attack and Speed

Cons:

• Frail defenses
• Poor special movepool

Overall:

One of useful starter Pokémon despite its limited special movepool. The Johto Gym Leaders have many advantages only a few disadvantages to Fire-type Pokémon.

Totodile

Pros:

• High HP/Attack/Defense
• Evolves for Feraligatr at Level 30, the earliest of 12 starters
• Learns almost every HM of the game
• Learns Dragon Dance and Swords Dance giving it amazing Attack

Cons:

• Evolves to Croconaw at Level 18, late for a Starter Pokémon
• Low Speed