Bulbasaur

Bulbasaur leads as Generation I's top starter with a base stat total of 318—the highest among all three Kanto starters. Its balanced 65 stats across HP, Attack, Defense, Special, and Speed provide unmatched versatility. A concrete example: Bulbasaur's 65 Special stat is 30% higher than Charmander's 50, making it a superior special wall early in the game.