>>36726162Yes but they start with Squirtle because it gets through Viridian Forest and learns Bubbles faster than Bulbasaur and its Vine Whip.
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SE against Brock
Resists Misty
Can defeat Surge with Dig
Can Defeat Erika with Ice Beam
Can defeat Koga with Dig/Earthquake
SE against Blaine
SE against Giovani
Resists Loreli
SE against Bruno
Can defeat Agatha with Dig/Earthquake
Can defeat Lance with Ice Beam
It's Baby mode.
While Nidoking is more popular choice, Squirtle is a close second and we are discussing the kanto starters, Nidoking can stay aside.