Technically, there is some favoritism when it comes to the choices trainers pick. While it's probably not surprising, Squirtle is picked more often than his other two pals. This is followed by Bulbasaur and then Charmander. Of course, the character that people want the most (even though most don't have him is Pikachu.
Is Pikachu More Popular Than Charmander, Squirtle, and Bulbasaur?
News of Pikachu now being a possibility as a starter is good news for some trainers,