This time I decided to go back to my roots and play the game like when I did back in Gen 1 or 2. That is: not plan a team and instead just have fun with whatever comes my way (and if something I like more appears, replace it uncerimoniously).
I figured starting the game with a team already completely planned out is probably one of the reasons I haven't enjoyed the games so much since it takes a lot from the "exploration" feeling. Also, in times of forced EXP Share, not having a set team might be a need to avoid extreme overleveling.
With that said, there a few pokémon I already want to try out:
- Smoliv: my last name is "Olive Tree" (not in english, obviously), so I feel I owe this guy a chance.
- Venonat: I have a rule of never using pokémon from older generations with the exception of the Caterpie line (since it is my favorite). But Venomoth really grew on me on the last year, and I suppose the fan theories that mix both Caterpie/Venonat lines made me start seeing it as a "coustin line", so I really want to use it as well.
My starter pick is always decided by the final stage, so I won't have any idea who I will pick until november. But since I picked 3 grass, 3 fire and 2 water in the previous generations, I am leaning towards Quaxly.