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*Each of the {{type2|Grass}} starters is based on a reptilian creature, with Bulbasaur and Chikorita being based on {{wp|dicynodont|prehistoric}} {{wp|sauropod|reptiles}}, Treecko on {{wp|gecko}}s, and Turtwig on {{wp|turtle}}s. | *Each of the {{type2|Grass}} starters is based on a reptilian creature, with Bulbasaur and Chikorita being based on {{wp|dicynodont|prehistoric}} {{wp|sauropod|reptiles}}, Treecko on {{wp|gecko}}s, and Turtwig on {{wp|turtle}}s. | ||
*When [[gender differences]] were introduced in [[Generation IV]], none of the {{type2|Water}} starters received gender differences. Also, the Sinnoh region's starters were the only set not to have any gender differences, despite being introduced in the same generation as that feature. | *When [[gender differences]] were introduced in [[Generation IV]], none of the {{type2|Water}} starters received gender differences. Also, the Sinnoh region's starters were the only set not to have any gender differences, despite being introduced in the same generation as that feature. | ||
*{{p|Cyndaquil}}, {{p|Pikachu}}, and {{p|Chimchar}} are the only main series starters based | *{{p|Cyndaquil}}, {{p|Pikachu}}, and {{p|Chimchar}} are the only main series starters based on mammals: an echidna, a mouse, and a chimpanzee, respectively. | ||
*Starting in Generation II, all of the fully-evolved starters could learn {{m|Earthquake}}, (except for Venusaur, who could learn it from Generation III onwards), and this set precedent for all later fully-evolved starters. | *Starting in Generation II, all of the fully-evolved starters could learn {{m|Earthquake}}, (except for Venusaur, who could learn it from Generation III onwards), and this set precedent for all later fully-evolved starters. | ||
*The Hoenn starters all evolve for the first time at level 16, then again at level 36. Others have differences in either one or both evolutionary levels. | *The Hoenn starters all evolve for the first time at level 16, then again at level 36. Others have differences in either one or both evolutionary levels. | ||
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===Anime similarities=== | ===Anime similarities=== | ||
*Ash has owned all four Grass-type starters: {{AP|Bulbasaur}}, {{AP|Chikorita}}, {{AP|Treecko}}, and {{AP|Turtwig}}. All of them except Bulbasaur have evolved since then. | *Ash has owned all four Grass-type starters: {{AP|Bulbasaur}}, {{AP|Chikorita}}, {{AP|Treecko}}, and {{AP|Turtwig}}. All of them except Bulbasaur have evolved since then. | ||
*{{p|Charmander}} and {{p|Treecko}} are both based | *{{p|Charmander}} and {{p|Treecko}} are both based on lizards (salamander, gecko). Ash had the final forms of them: {{AP|Charizard}} and {{AP|Sceptile}}. It should be noted, however, that a real life salamander is an amphibian, not a lizard; however, Charmander is based upon the legendary creature known as the {{wp|salamander (legendary creature)|Salamander}}. | ||
*{{p|Squirtle}} and {{p|Turtwig}} are both based | *{{p|Squirtle}} and {{p|Turtwig}} are both based on turtles and were the starters of two of Ash's rivals, {{Gary}} and [[Paul]]. | ||
*{{p|Torchic}} and {{p|Piplup}} are both based | *{{p|Torchic}} and {{p|Piplup}} are both based on birds (chicken, penguin). They were also both owned by the anime's resident [[Pokémon Coordinator]]s. | ||
* Both May and Dawn have a second starter Pokémon from a previous generation with a type disadvantage to their first. | * Both May and Dawn have a second starter Pokémon from a previous generation with a type disadvantage to their first. | ||