Keep tabs on caught, escaped, or fainted status across all routes.
As soon as the game gives you a starter (which is probably a Mewtwo, a Bidoof, or a Dunsparce), immediately open the tracker and fill in "Oak's Lab" -> "Starter: [Pokemon Name]." Note its Nature and Ability if the randomizer altered abilities.
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