You wake up in the pokemon universe and you're given the option to choose any mon as your first partner as long as it isn't any of the established starters.
Post your choice, and explain why you'd pick said mon:
Is it just your favorite? Because it's a strong line? For its out-battle utility in the oncoming adventure?
Also post your favorite starter for comparison purposes.


I'll start.
Favorite starter is Torterra.
I'd pick a Lapras because in-universe they're supposed to be rare as fuck to find in most regions, and I've always considered the species to be the best surfing mon, so it would be nice to have one from the get go since I suck at swimming.