>>59034885I had this idea for the starters to be based on different aspects of Japan. So we'd have Charmander, Froakie, and Sprigatito.
Charmander would become a Water/Fire Charizard that looks more like a giant Japanese Salamander with a little bubble around it flame to keep it from going out and a single horn on its head like beta Charizard. I imagine it being quadrupedal and fairly slow while having lots of bulk and special attack. Greninja would become a rice/berry farmer Grass/Water. It would use a piece of bamboo on a loop sticking out of its side to create a water Ninjatō and primarily focus on phisical attacks mixed with a deep move pool of dark, water, and grass physical attacks. Sprigatito would become a fire/grass gotoku. It would use blow on a branch like a flute to create fire from the tip. It would be a fast mixed attacker with a varied move pool.