>>36462484>Nidoran MTrue for the most part.
>PidgeyGets bodied by Lt Surge and Giovanni.
>Pikachu Not true. Only good against Misty and Lorelei.
>Mareep True for the most part.
>GhastlyThe earliest you can find Ghastly is in Ekruteak which at this point shouldn't be considered a starter.
>RaltsUseless until it evolves
>Aron Pretty good, just need to watch out for Water types and a good amount of patience.
>LotadPretty mediocre tbqh pham.
>StarlyThis. This a solid choice. Very true
>ShinxTrue for the most part.
>Budew/RoseliaAgain, it's useless until it evolves. Roserade is actually pretty darn useful in a Gen 4.
>DarumakaSheer Force shenanigans are too good. Who thought putting a mon this powerful this early in the game would be a good idea?
>Lillipup True for the most part.
>VenipedeWrong.
>Literally anything with a Mega EvolutionWrong
>Mainly Lucario Not necessarily a starter at the point you acquire one.
>CharmanderFalse.
>Bulbasaur True
>Squirtle True for the most part.
>Alolan GrimerIt's only useful in USUM against UN.
>Magnemite True.
>GrubbinAbsolutely false
>Bagon, if you can find one.Well of course it's a pseudo.