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I grew up with Red/Blue so it holds more closer to me, but I enjoyed Silver/Gold since you can play within 2 regions, collect 18 badges & such, but deep down, I really enjoyed Ruby/Sapphire a lot, so it's really hard to say. As for a spin-off, I'm actually really enjoying Legends a lot because I've always wanted to play pokemon in the old era.

Either Fire or Dark.

Fire Team:
- Arcanine
- Magcargo
- Houndoom
- Chandelure
- Talonflame
- Turtonator

Dark Team:
- Umbreon
- Shiftry
- Sableye
- Krookodile
- Hydreigon
- Greninja