next gen gives starters third ability "battle bond"

it raises every stats x1 when opponent pokemon dies if it's active in battle

+ all starters have the same base stats;

hp 120
atk 100
def 90
sp. atk 100
sp. def 90
speed 90

and all of them can be lowered or increased through special berries but none of them can reach beyond 120

everyone happy now?

[plus they are gaining better movepools]