Ash's Bulbasaur is the definition of loyalty. The first Kanto Starter that he caught, he would also go on to be the last to leave Ash's team, outstaying Squirtle and Charizard by dozens of episodes.

The Pokémon world's starter Pokémon are all iconic to the franchise, and many of them showcase their true power in the anime as well as the games.

The best starter Pokemon from every generation, Red & Blue all the way to Scarlet & Violet.