Pokemon: In fanfiction where Ash has a different starter, how could the story be different?

If Ash chose a different starter, the story would change drastically. For instance, if he had a water - type starter, his travel routes might be different as he'd seek out areas with more water - type Pokémon to train and catch. His battles against Team Rocket would also be different. A water - type starter could easily put out their fire - type Pokémon like Arbok and Weezing. This would force Team Rocket to come up with new plans to steal Pikachu (if Pikachu was still with him).

In this fanfiction, perhaps Ash starts with a Eevee. Since Eevee can evolve into multiple forms, it would add a whole new dimension to his journey. He could face different challenges as he tries to decide which evolution path to take for Eevee, and it would also attract different kinds of Pokémon opponents.

Another possibility is that an old rival of Ash's, who has always been jealous of his success, becomes the main antagonist in this fanfiction. When Ash chooses a different starter, this rival sees it as an opportunity to finally defeat him, thinking that Ash's new and untested starter will be his downfall.

If Ash had chosen Bulbasaur as his starter. His connection with nature could be even deeper. He might have explored more grass - type Pokémon habitats. In battles, he could use Bulbasaur's status - changing moves like Sleep Powder to gain an edge. And his rivals would need to adjust their strategies when facing a grass - type starter - led team. This would change the whole dynamic of his Pokémon journey.

In fanfiction, a Pikachu as a starter (in some cases) could be shown as very energetic and curious. It might be constantly getting into little scrapes because of its inquisitive nature. A Torchic could be portrayed as a brave but a bit naive starter. It has big dreams of becoming strong but doesn't always understand the full scope of the challenges ahead. And an Eevee as a starter could be the very adaptable and mysterious one. It has the potential to evolve in many ways, and this could be a central part of its character arc in the fanfiction, with the trainer trying to figure out which evolution path is best for it.

One idea could be to have Ash start with a different type of Pokémon that is not commonly chosen in the main series, like a Skorupi. The story could revolve around the challenges he faces in training it as it has a somewhat menacing appearance and is a Poison - type, which might make some people in the Pokémon world a bit wary. This would lead to interesting interactions with other trainers and gym leaders.

Well, if it's 'Ash gets a different starter fanfiction', perhaps he gets a Bulbasaur as his starter. This would lead to him being more involved in grass - type Pokémon battles and strategies. He could end up exploring different regions in search of rare grass - type Pokémon to strengthen his team. Also, his personality might develop in a different way, as Bulbasaur has a calmer and more patient nature compared to some other starters, which could influence Ash's own temperament over time.

If Ash had a Bulbasaur as his starter instead of Pikachu in the fanfiction, his team would likely have a more balanced early - game. Bulbasaur's Grass - type moves would be useful against Rock - type gyms early on. He might then focus on catching pokemon that can cover Bulbasaur's weaknesses, like a Fire - type or Flying - type pokemon to complement it.

One interesting plot twist could be if Ash received a non - traditional starter like a shiny Pikachu as his starter. It would change the whole dynamic of his journey. Since Pikachu is already so strong and unique, it would make his early battles very different. He might not struggle as much in the beginning against the first gym leaders and could quickly gain a reputation as a powerful trainer with an unusual starter.

Well, you can make it unique by changing the entire personality of Ash based on the starter. For instance, if he starts with a Eevee, he could be more indecisive at first about which evolution path to choose for Eevee, adding an interesting character arc.