Who was Ash’s first Pokémon choice?

Who was Ash’s first Pokémon choice? Ash originally wanted a Squirtle to be his starter Pokémon, but Professor Oak told him it was taken by another Trainer. If Ash wasn’t late, I think he and the water Pokémon would’ve been a good match.

Ash originally wanted a Squirtle to be his starter Pokémon, but Professor Oak told him it was taken by another Trainer. If Ash wasn’t late, I think he and the water Pokémon would’ve been a good match.