>>28383357Charmander is one of the better starters because he gets a good set of level up moves. Froakie a bit less so, but all the water starters get access to good moves eventually so it doesn't matter to much
most important thing to remember about the PMD series is that any pokemon can be broken
specific advice for the series (and roguelikes in general) - come prepared. wands and orbs that inflict statuses like sleep/petrify/confusion are indisposable, and always keep an escape orb on you in case of emergencies, since if you die in a dungeon, you lose any items/money you had on you at the time
good luck anon!