Companion Ditto
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You were ready to start your Pokémon Journey in Kanto where you get to Professor Oak to get your own Starter Pokémon to begin your journey.
While Professor Oak's grandson Gary picked his own starter Pokémon, you get to pick your own starter Pokémon, only to see that there's only one pokeball remaining on the table.
As you take the Pokéball and see what Pokémon is inside, it is revealed that your starter Pokémon is a Ditto!