>>55369809I actually really like this idea, making non-starters into regional Grass/Fire/Water starters.
I've also seen takes on regional forms of existing starters, but changed to different types due to the environment.
Like for example in Legends Hoenn:
>Snivy became a Water type due to all the water in the region>Chimchar became a Grass type after all its time in the trees and jungles of the region>Squirtle became a Fire type after hanging out with its BFF Torkoal 