I hate apes, which is a shame, because Chimchar is the best starter to use going through the game.
1. Cuteness is not a factor for me.
2. Water types are okay, I suppose...
3. As long as you evolve Chimchar, it does, too.
4. That's true of any Pokemon.
5. If we're just going by how cool their evolutions are, Turtwig is the best.
6. That's a matter of opinion.
7. I took down every gym with my Monferno/Infernape.
8. What's wrong with Tentacruel?
9. Budew is a good alternative to Turtwig, but there's only one other fire-type line until you beat the Elite Four.
10. Bertha's are all weak against grass, whereas only some are weak against water. You've got a point with Flint.
11. Not if your Infernape owns him first.
12. Actually, with the exception of that Medicham's Ice Punch, Torterra isn't bad against Lucian.
13. Again, a matter of opinion.