Why did Gary choose Squirtle?

Why did Gary choose Squirtle? Outside the lab, Gary mentions how he got the “best one of all.” Later, it’s revealed that just like Ash, Gary picked Squirtle, both believing at the beginning of their journeys that Squirtle was the most advantageous starter Pokémon.

Outside the lab, Gary mentions how he got the “best one of all.” Later, it’s revealed that just like Ash, Gary picked Squirtle, both believing at the beginning of their journeys that Squirtle was the most advantageous starter Pokémon.