My Top 10 fully-evolved starter Pokemon

At the very start of every adventure, you are given the privilege to choose your very own starter who would become your staple in your adventures (although its not really a necessity), but there are some starter Pokemon that I have become attached to the point that I raise some of them to become a part of my party.

Without further delay, I will now introduce to you my Top 10 fully-evolved starters!

TOP 10: Charizard

Don't get me wrong about this! I did not put Charizard here because its my favorite, but I put this dragon here simply because of its popularity, and nothing else. I have covered so much about this Pokemon in my recent Top 10 blogs, so there really is no reason to expound everything I say about this Pokemon. I admit, its great to have a Charizard every step of your way and its always a good thing, but sometimes, you got to stick on something else in order to win battles. No offense.

TOP 9: Blastoise

Particularly, there are many bulkier Water-Types other than Blastoise, but it gets the attention it truly deserves in Generation VI, with the introduction of Mega Evolutions. When it Mega Evolves, Blastoise receives Mega Launcher, increasing the powers of pulse and aura moves such as Dragon Pulse and Aura Sphere; both of which can be learned via breeding. The extra bulk that it receives during that state also increases its fighting chance against some major threats. However, it is just one of the starters that suffers from having four move sets. Nonetheless, it's a solid choice; be it mono-type or mixed.

TOP 8: Typhlosion

Just because its one of my favorite Fire Pokemon, doesn't mean its one of my main favorite starters as well. In fact, Typhlosion is just pretty frail. Quick but frail. It can learn Eruption, but its nothing special compared to Heatran's Magma Storm and the generic Flare Blitz.  Its Defense and Special Defense is mediocre (probably due to its glass-cannon nature) and its offensive physical move pool is hindered by its pathetic Attack stat (84 is terrible, don't kid yourself). Regardless, Typhlosion has some useful niches that you can utilize to make it a powerful Pokemon, but its up for you to discover what are those niches. 

TOP 7: Feraligatr

Let's just say that this Pokemon is a more physical version of Blastoise; heavily relying on its high Attack than it Special Attack. With an extensive amount of physical attacks, Feraligatr has the potential to become a bulky sweeper; provided the aid of Dragon Dance. In addition, Feraligatr has a solid Hidden Ability (which is sadly not released yet) Sheer Force; capable of dealing massive amounts of damage while sacrificing additional effects. All in all, Feraligatr has this potential niche to destroy foes, but for as long as Sheer Force is not released, then its pretty much a waste of space. 

TOP 6: Sceptile

OK. Let's get serious here. Are you telling me that I have no love for the Grass starters? Foolish! Just because that I haven't mentioned Grass starters from that point on, doesn't mean I don't care much about them. Anyways, Sceptile is a Grass-Type that I first find interests in since the start of Generation III and for good reason. It is the first Grass starter to ever promote quick offenses while having acceptable bulk as well (although the 65 base Defense is a letdown) and it has a respectable move pool, both physically and specially. Leaf Blade was once a move that only the Grovyle line and Sceptile line can learn, which adds to its powerful physical momentum, but when Generation IV was introduced and gave him Dragon Breath as an Egg move, it became a powerful Special sweeper and with Unburden and Giga Drain (that only Treecko can learn in about Level 45), Also, now that the Hoenn remake is now a month away, everyone (except me) are excited to see the new Mega Evolution that this Pokemon will receive; adding Dragon to its typing, making it a powerful sweeper in more ways than one.

TOP 5: Blaziken

Protect. Speed Boost. Swords Dance. Speed Boost. Protect. Speed Boost. Bulk Up. Speed Boost. Hi Jump Kick. Speed Boost. Baton Pass. Repeat. Yeah, I got nothing.

TOP 4: Empoleon

The Emperor Pokemon... but being called as such is a mystery to me. In fact, the only thing so royal about it is its attitude and its trident-like crown. Yet again, I have no idea why he's called being Emperor. Is it because it can either lean to a mixed attacker role? Or probably because its Steel-Type as well? I just have no idea. I agree that Empoleon is a very strong Pokemon with a variety of moves and an Ability that can help it alleviate its physical move pools (especially Aqua Jet). Also, with its typing, it won't be having much trouble on spilling its own time dealing with Grass-Types and deals tremendous damage with Drill Peck to the latter. Overall, Empoleon is a potential Pokemon that can go par even with the most dangerous of Pokemon in the current meta.

TOP 3: Swampert

Yes. I like me some Mudkipz, but it would be better if I decided to let it evolve all the way into a Swampert, which kicks so much butt in the current meta. First off, Swampert it has a decent typing of Ground and Water; meaning that Electric Pokemon won't be hurting the mud fish at all and it becomes highly resistant to Fire Pokemon, but it also gains 4x damage against Grass-Types. Other than that, everything else will probably deal neutral damage against this Pokemon and with a variety of coverage moves, Swampert can be able to survive many hits while dealing heavy damage to the opposition. Also, along with Sceptile, it will also receive a new Mega Evolution in the upcoming Hoenn remakes; making it an even bulkier monster.

TOP 2: Infernape

Fire monkeys! Need I say more?! Of course there is. It hits hard, and when I mean it hits hard, it HITS hard, and that's about it.

TOP 1: Venusaur

Hands down, my favorite starter Pokemon, and a very outstanding one at that. This Pokemon is one of them that defines bulkiness and annoying move sets like Toxic and Leech Seed. A decent typing of Grass and Poison means that Bug types won't be touching them that much but Psychic Types will have a lot of time laughing at them, but nevertheless Venusaur has a lot of things going on within it, other than being a very big flower. Speaking of flowers, Venusaur has a very useful Hidden Ability known as Chlorophyll; allowing players to build up multiple sets which helps in utilizing Chlorophyll's Speed boosts. In addition to Chlorophyll, Venusaur's Mega Evolution grants access to Thick Fat which reduces all Fire and Ice damage done to him by half of their usual damage rate; allowing it tank damage while destroying teams with Earthquakes and Giga Drains. Additionally, Venusaur has a numerous arsenal of status ailments to utilize against different foes of various types which means it can paralyze Ground-Types, poison certain Grass-Types, and put Steel-Types to sleep. Overall, Venusaur is a Pokemon that has great offensive and defensive prowess that only overshadowed by other popular Grass Pokemon like Whimsicott and Chesnaught. 

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