I chose Mudkip as my starter, great for the first gym becouse it get's a ground type when it evolves, but i never needed it becouse my Mr.Mime spammed barrier and sweeped them. IMO mudkip sucks from lvl 5 - 38. On 39 he will learn muddy water, and you can learn him Strength and he will learn earthtyquake. He is a god damn tank and he could take alot of hits which i loved alot! And he is pretty strong in phys as well!