Why don't people like to use their starters?

[Demonsead]

It depends on what games you are playing, but some starters are just better than others.

 

[shadow_zoroark]

I use them in game, but competitively I don't like them for strategic reasons

 

[~Kari~]

I love my starters in-game, but only a couple are good in competitive battling.

 

[PsiOmega]

Starters typically have worse stats than other Pokemon (Save stuff like Infernape, Emboar, Sceptile, Swampert, etc). The Pokemon found later in the game usually have better stats.

 

[GirlsILikeThem]

I imprisoned my Pignite in my PC long ago, before I got my fourth badge, I think. It is STAYING there.

Also, using Starter Pokemon is only one step away from using Legendaries. So Starter Pokemon are a no. ;167;

 

[GokuRikaku]

Also, using Starter Pokemon is only one step away from using Legendaries. So Starter Pokemon are a no. ;167;

Wait. "One step away from using Legendaries"? Can you explain what do you mean by that?

 

[StarMasterWarrior]

I don't know what you're talking about, I use Empoleon(gen4 only), Blaziken(gen3 only), and Serperior (gen5 only) all in my teams. So, dem peoples who don't use dem, are crazy.

 

[PerseusRad]

As said in previous posts competitiveness is a factor. In-game, they might want a challenge or just do not like their starters.

 

[icyman300]

In game i always use my starter. There are only a couple good starters t o use competitively. Swampert, empoleon, infernape. And thanks to dream world we got blaziken and venasaur and serperior soon to come.

 

[BritishLanguage]

Meh, I meant competitively. I guess this guy meant in-game.

 

[gpdlt]

I use them in the game. Of course, I don't do competitive. Some starters aren't that great, apparently. Of course, with so many Pokemon to choose from, and only six slots, well, some pokemon are more appealing than others.

 

[chanseychansey77]

In-game, they are my first priority. Leveled up first, and whatnot. Competitively, I try and replace them as quick as possibly. Serperior doesn't learn much outside of Grass typed moves...

 

[Grei]

I pretty much always use my starter. In fact, if I don't, I feel really weird. Same thing with having a Flyer. I need a bird Pokemon on my team, and I need a Starter on my team. At the very least, I need a Starter-esque Pokemon (Cubone, Sewaddle, Porygon, Tympole, and other Pokemon) to use as my Starter.

They're sort of like team leaders, and additionally, they're the first Pokemon you emotionally connect with (if you do that sort of thing (which I do)). So for me, a team without a Starter is just a group of six Pokemon. There's a strange feeling of synergy that is present when a Starter is on your team, in my experience.

So, I always raise my starters and keep them in my team.

It helps that I love almost all of the Starters. I really love all three Unova Starters, as well as Turtwig, Totodile and Cyndaquil, Bulbasaur, and all three Hoenn Starters. If I were to simply construct a team out of thin air, it'd likely include a Starter from some region anyway.

 

[cantab]

In-game, I can't bear to starter ditch. I think I've done it on a couple of Red mono-type runs, that's about it. I don't restart my games often, so it's not like I get bored of them.

Meganium, I'll admit, I've found rather lacking though.

Were I making a competitive team, then I'd only use a starter if I thought it would work well on my team.

 

[FluffyHoundour]

I always use my starter in-game. Post game, I normally create different teams that may or may not include my starter.

 

[PikaPika677]

I always use my starter in-game but most of them suck when it comes to competitive battling.. I do use Infernape in my competitive team though.

 

[Aura Sensei™]

I use my starters,but some peole probably think they're weak.

 

[lixbixchexmix]

Because they're severely underpowered, bar Swampert, Blaziken, Empoleon, and Infernape.

I agree although with the right sun team venasuar can kick butt

 

[BritishLanguage]

I agree although with the right sun team venasuar can kick butt

Whoops, forgot DW.

 

[lixbixchexmix]

Whoops, forgot DW.

It's been a real game changer!