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Reminder that this has always been the best of all three.
1. It's fire type, and fire types are hard to come across, unlike the diamond dozen grass/poison types
2. It has a disadvantage against the first two gyms, so it takes a truly skilled trainer to raise it. Charmander filters out all the casuals.
3. In comparison, it has the coolest evolution line. It's a lizard that can turn into a fucking dragon.
4. It gives you fire to survive in the harsh cold environments out in the wild. It's a doggy dog world out there, and you need what it takes to survive.
5. It eventually became OU, working hard to get this achievement through its popularity and charisma.
6. It got TWO mega evolutions, so it's unpredictable and either one can torch your ass.
7. In Pokemon Origins, Red chooses Charmander and ends up defeating fucking Mewtwo with it. You can't say the same for any other starter.
8. Charmander is number 004 in the dex. 4 means the death of your opponent and 4 also means good luck for its trainer, like a 4 leaf clover.