u/sassystardragon

Obviously pokemon would never want to actively disservice a generations starters in such a way... but I don't think it would be too difficult to narratively and mechanically siphon the younger players into the F/G/W starter choice and provide an extra way to select whatever the region's pseudos/mascots/dragon instead.

Personally, I was iffy on Chespin, and I've boxed every starter in gens after because I just don't like them, but there are a ton of later gen pokemon that I do.

Having the option to start out with some of the new pokemon (even if considered more common, or late game) instead of the starters could be an interesting addition.