Who’s the best in the starter squad (Kanto region)

If we base this solely on popularity, its Charmander. He's the only one to evolve to the final stage and the only one to have real tough fights over the course of the first ~9 Seasons(up to Battle Frontier). Also I really need to stop replying at the wee hours of the morning. Thought this was Video Game instead of Anime… 🤣