No matter which mainline Pokemon title trainers are playing, one thing remains constant. At the beginning of the game, they'll have the opportunity to pick one of three starter Pokemon divided between Water, Fire, and Grass typing.
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Ranking the strongest is a considerable undertaking, especially when measured from different viewpoints.
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For example, trainers who rank starters by stats will form a much different list than those who prioritize moves or Mega Evolutions.
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Johto's alligator-esque starter was a bulky and fearsome physical attacker. By the time physical and special attacks were established in Gen IV, Feraligatr had truly come into its own.
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Venusaur's Grass/Poison-typing gives it access to multiple move combos that diminish an opponent's health over time. It can also hammer away at foes with attacks like Frenzy Plant and Solar Beam.
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With Intimidate and a respectable amount of HP and Defense stats, Incineroar can outlast more than a few opponents by whittling their physical attack down.
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The hidden ability, Iron Fist, also makes earlier evolutions like Chimchar and Monferno solid, even with weaker moves.
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Charizard possesses a very diverse collection of moves, giving it an edge even in unfavorable type matchups. Its stats and hidden abilities speak for themselves.
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