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Megas and Gigantamax are fair game. However, it is fine if they are not included.

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Surely you knew before asking this question that if there are no bans, you can just use legendaries? What is the point of asking this, in that case?
It is still confusing what you're trying to do. Do you ask these questions because you're actually playing competitively, or just because you're curious?
Because I am curious, and I just wanted to know what Starters were better than others. I gave up on competitive because I don't have time to breed for perfect IVs and Nature.
Would like to hear an answer on what starters are good in old gens? I like talking  about competitive.
sumwun you expect ARCEUS AND GROUDON TO BE THAT EASY TO GET???
If you have no access to certain Pokemon, you should at least prepare for opponents who do. Also Groudon is pretty easy to find in most of the newer games.

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For Smogon singles, here is the answer(read the note for how the rankings were determined):
1. Cinderace (Ubers)
Cinderace is the only starter to be Ubers in gen 8. You can read the reasons why here: https://www.smogon.com/forums/threads/np-ss-ou-suspect-process-round-6-fireball.3670532/.
However, despite being too powerful for OU, it has no real niche in Ubers.
2. Blaziken (UUBL)
Blaziken is an excellent wallbreaker on Hyper Offense teams in OU. However, due to its low initial speed, it can easily be revenge killed by common scarfers like Tapu Lele. It also often has it's sweep halted by Flare Blitz and Life Orb recoil. It also has issues finding setup opportunities due to its frailty.
Analysis unfinished.
Note: Rillaboom and Blaziken are neck and neck in terms of viability. Their positions on this list may be swapped.
3. Rillaboom (OU)
Rillaboom is a decent wallbreaker and cleaner in OU. It can also revenge kill offensive threats with grassy glide. However, it is held back by the popularity of bulky grass resists like Buzzwole, Tornadus-Therian and Corviknight. It also faces strong competition from Kartana.
You may read about it's niche here: https://www.smogon.com/dex/ss/pokemon/rillaboom/
4. Primarina (UU)
Primarina is a fantastic wallbreaker in UU with Specs. It can run a good defensive Resttalk set or a SubCM set to beat it's common checks.
Analysis: https://www.smogon.com/dex/ss/pokemon/primarina/
5. Swampert (UU)
Swampert is an excellent defensive pivot in UU.
Analysis: https://www.smogon.com/dex/ss/pokemon/swampert/
6. Venusaur (UU)
Venusaur is an excellent sun abuser in UU thanks to its ability Chlorophyll and access to Weather Ball and Growth.
You can read more about it's niche here: https://www.smogon.com/dex/ss/pokemon/venusaur/
7. Incineroar (RU)
He's a good Sp.Def defensive pivot in RU.
Analysis: https://www.smogon.com/dex/ss/pokemon/incineroar/
8. Blastoise (NU)
Blastoise has access to shell smash, making it a potent sweeper in NU.
Analysis: https://www.smogon.com/dex/ss/pokemon/blastoise/
9. Decidueye (NU)
Decidueye is a solid wallbreaker in NU. It can run both physical(Band or SD) and special sets.
Analysis: https://www.smogon.com/dex/ss/pokemon/decidueye/
10. Inteleon (NU)
It has a good Specs set in NU. It's speed makes it a good revenge killer.
No analysis available.
11. Sceptile (PUBL)
Sceptile has a small niche in NU with Electric Seed and Unburden on Electric Terrain HO teams.
No analysis available.
12. Charizard (PU)
Charizard is a very versatile Pokemon in PU. It can run Special attacking, Swords Dance or even Defensive sets.
Analysis: https://www.smogon.com/dex/ss/pokemon/charizard/
Notes:
1. Starters in higher tiers are ranked over those in lower tiers.
2. When they are in the same tier, their ranking is determined by the Viability Rankings.
3. Though Blaziken and Rillaboom are both in B tier, people have been asking for Rillaboom to be moved down for a while now.

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Incineroar is very useful in Doubles, correct?
Yes, but this list is for singles. Any issues or doubts?
I hope this helped!
No, this answer was great and you definitely helped!
Thank you! Happy to help.
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(Note: this is based on doubles, not singles)
Gen 1:
I think it's Charizard due to it's dominance when it got it's claws on it's megas and G max form, but even base form Charizard deals stupid damage under the sun.

Gen 2:
With Typhlosion's new hisuian form, it's the best because of those insane eruptions coming out.

Gen 3:
I'd say Blaziken, it's mega is good, it's damage is great, it's ability is insane, it's just a solid damage dealer.

Gen 4:
It's Infernape (I swear this isn't biased towards the fire types). It's similar to Blaziken, though I don't think it's as good with it being lesser in most things than Blaziken.

Gen 5:
It's Serperior no doubt (finally it's not the fire type). Serperior's Contrary ability is just ridiculous with Leaf Storm, due to it RASING Serperior's Sp. Atk and Serperior being very fast, I also found using Swagger to be evil with it.

Gen 6:
Greninja is the best, but Chesnaut isn't too far off. I feel like the thing that gives Greninja the edge over Chesnuat is that there's Ash Greninja, so it's a bit more unpredictable.

Gen 7:
It's Incineroar, I don't think I need to explain this choice.

Gen 8:
It's Rilaboom, I also think this is self-explanatory.

Gen 9:
The best is Skelidurge, it's so bulky, and has a good mix of being a attacker and supporter, plus Unaware makes it even harder to remove.

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you need to properly explain your answer, as "i don't need to explain this", and "this is self-explanatory" isn't appropriate as an answer on this site. failure to edit to properly explain your choices will result in your answer being removed.
To be fair, Incin/Rilla being good in doubles really is self explanatory.
that is under the assumption the person already knows about it, though, when this question is to explain why they're the best competitively. It isn't fair to say "it's obvious" as an answer to someone asking.  you can say it's self explanatory, but I have no idea about it
Yea I should of thought about that, I'll explain it here. Incineroar: has fake out and parting shot support, good bulk, good attack, and the ability intimidate. Rilaboom: has most of Incineroar's tools, but has U-turn instead of parting shot, and grassy terrain to override other terrains and use grassy glide.