Most people who know Pokémon would agree that there are 25 different starter Pokémon. Some of the more common starters include: Charmander, Squirtle, and Bulbasaur. The starter Pokémon you choose will not only help determine what Pokémon you will end up with but also influences the storyline and type of gameplay experience. There is a wide variety of types of Pokémon games with each generation usually having three separate versions.