Ive been debating with a couple people on this and Im interested in what others think are the best starters in Reborn.
I personally think the top 5 are : Torchic(Speed boost go brrr), Froakie(Protean), Chimchar, Poplio(Access to one of the best defensive types in the game) and Charmander(3 weaknesses with either Mega, as well as early access to dragon rage)
Honourable mentions go to Totodile(Sheer force), Mudkip(EQ, one weakness) and bulbasuar.