I was an avid FanFiction writer then, still am. This was the team I thought would be the most cinematic for a story about a trainer traveling through Kanto for the first time. The trainer, named Blake Imakō, started with a Squirtle, which stayed a Wartortle for the majority of his journey. He then bought a Magikarp from the guy at the Mt. Moon PC, received an Eevee from a tournament he won in Celadon City, caught a childless Kangaskhan in the Safari Zone after saving her from poachers, won a Charmader egg in a raffle on Cinnabar Island, and then captured an Exeggcute while backtracking to battle Lt. Surge (yes, you can skip him in the Gen 1 remakes). Obviously, everyone evolved by the time of the Kanto Nationals, which served as the climax of the story against Blake's rival, Owen Criss. However, I wanted the team to feel real. And I decided I was going to actually play a Gen 1 game with these six pokémon.

To my delight, they preformed phenomenally! Every battle went by quite smoothly, thanks to the extensive coverage the team provided. Each gym was surmounted with flare, except Lt. Surge because I had two Water-Types, and the Elite Four crumbled like cornbread. I also documented actual events from my playthrough that I intended to use in the story. Unfortunately, I never got around to writing it, but I still think that it would've been as cinematic as I envisioned. But anyways, I'll never remember the first team I used in my original playthrough of LeafGreen back in 2004, but I still remember this team just as, if not more, fondly!

My MVP was probably Kangaskhan. There were times when her neutral STAB just obliterated everything, and Mega Punch has never been so fun to use as it was then. I loved Kangaskhan so much after that (I'd never used one before), and I was thrilled to see her get used so much in VGC back in 2015.

I'd love to hear from all of you on this matter! Please, tell me what team you remember from your playthrough of Kanto, be it your first or your best! And be sure to tell me what you think of this new series! Yay, or nay? As usual, I'll be asking some fellow users in the thread below for their opinions.

Thanks so much for reading everyone, and I'll see you on Wednesday with the long awaited, "How Accurate is Alolan Culture to Hawaiian?" post. I know there were quite a few people that wanted to see it. I look forward to all the weird and wondrous discussions we're bound to have! Battle onwards, friends!

- 0kamii

   

Your team probably has the most in-depth explanation. And it was very intriguing to read and to see your thought process while building the team. It sounds like you had fun with that Rhyhorn, and if and when they ever make another Gen 1 remake, I'm sure you'll use the same team again!

@Reis' Team:

I agree with you, by the way. Gen 1 is my least favorite too, but it was the beginning of the whole series. Like anyone expected it to be perfect?

@RetroTyphlosion:

Eh, no team.

That's unfortunate, as the Gen 1 games and their remakes are very fun to play! But yes, Johto looks like the clear winner for the next one. I'll be posting that in the near future. Maybe next Friday.

@Corrosion2424's Team:

Your third favorite? Dare I ask which is number one?

@stephenWITNESS' Team:

Nice to see someone else using an Eeveelution in their playthrough! I used a Vaporeon the first time I played Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness. Unfortunately, that file got corrupted on Citadark Isle, and I was forced to play the game all over again. The second time however, I chose a Jolteon and...well, now look at me!

@FireTaco's Team:

magneton:

It takes a strong, strong trainer to walk everywhere! I applaud you, FireTaco! Sweet team, by the way. Love the use of Ninetales over Arcanine. I always preferred the fox.

Everyone:

Interestingly enough, I'm counting one Charmander, two Squirtle (including me), and three Bulbasaur. I guess according to this sample size, Venusaur is the actual most popular starter. Who'd knew?

- 0kamii