>>31505862Swampert and Infernape were also OU staples in their introduction.
>>31505940 Thats actually Venusaur. Its bulky enough to run defensive(Poison immunity is huge) and has the firepower for offensive sets. Thats why it was one of the most reliable weather pokemon in Gen 5. Its stats were very well rounded for a starter. Whereas Blastoise lacks the firepower to even be considered as an offensive threat.
