It's time for our final starter choice post. It has all come down to the lovely Alola region. We may have limited experience with this region, but that doesn't mean we can't make a solid starter choice. Coincidently, if I was choosing from the normal starters, I would pick Rowlet. Anyway, you know how this works: I get 3 randomly generated numbers then I see what Pokémon are associated with those numbers. Then we make our choice based on all that we know about those Pokémon. Let's get to it!
Our numbers are: 221, 182, and 213. That means are choices are: Pangoro, Wimpod, and Minior. Okay, Pangoro is a Fighting/Dark type. It is fully evolved and its move set is pretty good. However, it doesn't learn a Dark type move until level 42. It is immune to Psychic type attacks and is weak to Fairy, Flying, and Fighting type moves. Wimpod is a Bug/Water type. It evolves at level 30 and its move set is abysmal. It is weak to Electric, Rock, and Flying type moves. Minior is a Rock/Flying type. It doesn't evolve at all. Its move set is pretty good. It is immune to Ground type attacks and is weak to Water, Electric, Ice, Rock, and Steel.
Okay, let's start with Pangoro. It's decent overall. A TM could be used to fixed the 'no Dark type move until 42' problem. HMs are not used in this game so we don't have to worry about that part. Wimpod is a different story. Until it evolves, it only knows two moves: Sand Attack and Struggle Bug. This is okay but it's ability 'Wimp Out' makes leveling up a bit of a challenge since it will flee/switch out when its HP gets below the halfway mark. Its evolution, Golisopod, is very powerful, though. However, it will need TMs or a trip to the Move Relearner in order to have any decent moves. Also its ability, even though with another name, is still the same. Minior is our last option. Its decent move set is pretty good. Its ability, 'Shields Down' gives it pretty high defense stats and immunity to status conditions until its HP drops below the halfway point. At that point, Minior is faster with higher attack stats while its defense drops. It also loses that lovely status condition immunity.
So, do we want a good Pokémon from the beginning or would we rather have one that takes time to get better? Since we don't have gyms in this region, we don't have to worry about drastic level gaps. But, we do have to worry about Totem Pokémon. Assuming a randomized game, we don't know what we will be facing. If I was choosing by power, I would go with Pangoro. If I was choosing by potential, I would go with Wimpod. If I was choosing for a good start, I would pick Minior. I also forgot about Pokémon catching. Since there are plenty of places to encounter Pokémon from the first trial, I need a Pokémon that will be helpful in that aspect too. Hmm....
After much deliberation, I will be choosing....Minior! Wimpod has a lot of potential but training it will not be easy. Plus, I don't want it to run away from a Pokémon that I am trying to catch. Pangoro will be powerful, but I don't want to have too easy of a time. I chose Minior because it is right in the middle which where I am comfortable. I don't want too much of a challenge but I also don't want it too easy.
And there you have it. My choice for randomized starter in Alola is Minior. I know I never specified the color of this Minior but I figured that color really didn't matter as much as the other factors like move sets and abilities. I hope you enjoyed this post and will follow me so you don't miss out on future posts. Leave a comment below telling me your starter choice and why. Have a good weekend and as always, keep on gaming!
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