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Pokemon Types (Also My Favorite)

This is a topic as old as the franchise itself, but if you weren't aware for some unknown reason, Pokemon have types. And sometimes they have two types instead of one. And while that can sometimes lead to a lot more weaknesses, it can also be used to make ones Pokemon very strong. Like the fact that Groudon can have a moveset that consists of Thunderbolt, Eruption, Solar Beam, and Earthquake. It can really make for some intense battling. But all this aside, which one would I consider my favorite one to use? This is a question that's not all too easy to answer since there are a lot of things to consider about which type I choose. This would have to be a type that a lot of my favorite Pokemon consist of, and ones that I typically try to look for more of when playing Pokemon games. There are certainly no right or wrong answers, moreso it's all about what you prefer. Obviously some types are stronger than others depending on the Pokemon that you choose, which is why I'm basing my answer solely off of which type I use the most of. And, given that my favorite Pokemon is of this type, I'm going to have to go with - Water.

Vaporeon, Blastoise, Greninja, Lapras, Wailord, Swampert, all of these Pokemon are both Pokemon that I would consider favorites of mine as well as being Pokemon that consist of Water typing. Sure, it may no the strongest type out there given that it is weak to both grass and electric, but honestly, there are some really strong water type moves. Moves like Muddy Water for Swampert, or simply Surf for countless Pokemon. I don't even know if it's possible to even get through a playthrough without using Surf in some capacity. It's incredible useful in the overworld but also very strong as a water attack. Especially if you're out of options as far as water type attacks go.

On top of that, well...again, Vaporeon being my favorite Pokemon of all time, it should be no surprise that I favor water typing over any other. I have just always enjoyed having water Pokemon on my team, and I really do think it started back when I fought Misty as a gym leader for the first time. As much as I'd like to say Starmie can be a force to be reckoned with, it can be taken down pretty easily. But...simply for it's great design and the fact that it has Bubblebeam just makes this an overall cool water Pokemon. Not to forget both Suicune and Gyarados as great water Pokemon as well. Hell, you could probably bring up any water type Pokemon and I'm certain I'll say something good about it.

I would honestly say that you should definitely try to have at least one water Pokemon on your team because especially if it can pair with ice moves as well like Articuno or Lapras, it can make for a really strong Pokemon in your party. Lapras would probably take my choice over Articuno honestly. Go with Lapras.

Not to also forget that the move Surf basically allows you to progress in the games like I said so not only is it important as a Pokemon move, you need it to progress through a lot of the stories.

Water Pokemon are dope, man.