What You Need to Know:

• Pokémon has been around for two whole decades now, which if you've been playing since the first generation, might just make you feel super, super old. We're now in the seventh generation, with Pokémon Sun and Moon on the horizon sometime at the end of this year.
• But throughout all the years of playing, which starter Pokémon have been the top fan favourites? To find out what Japanese players think, Goo Ranking held an online poll receiving 1,335 votes overall - now the results have been revealed!
• So which starters did Japanese fans think were the best companions as they set out on their Pokémon adventure? And do you agree with their choices? Let's find out!

Top 10 - Top 6

10. Oshawott / 39 votes

9. Snivy / 44 votes

8. Mudkip / 52 votes

7. Cyndaquil / 68 votes

6. Chikorita / 72 votes

Top 5 - Top 1

5. Torchic

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4. Bulbasaur

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3. Squirtle

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2. Piplup

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1. Charmander

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Source: Goo Ranking

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[balloon_speech align="left" text="Would you look at that! Piplup was the only newer Pokémon able to break the original starters' winning streak!" image="bee-happy2"] [balloon_speech align="right" text="Ahh I'm so happy to see Charmander at number one! I guess everyone feels nostalgic about the original three!" image="honey-happy4"]

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