I was playing with Froakie as starter and oh boy was it hard. Luckily got timid at first try and after using ability capsule got protean. Somehow managed to get through first gym but I still regret not grinding any fire/flying mon early-game. Reborn is unforgivable for playstyle like in first gen. You simply have to exp your whole team. God... I never suspected how spearow with sniper and adamant nature could make me so happy