Starter Pokemon in ruby, emerald, sapphire

I know how hard it is to choose your starter pokemon is really tough. But if your going to choose in ruby,emerald&sapphire. I think you should go with Torchic or Mudkip. I chosed Torchic it was really easy to defeat the elite four with Torchic's evolved form Blaziken really easily. But if you chosed Torchic you will have difficulty on your 3 gym. But if you chosed Mudkip you will have difficulty in the 5 gym against Norman So, I suggest you pick Torchic or Mudkip