I started playing Pokémon in the 4th generation (yes, I know it was late) and my first "partner" after the obvious starter was Shinx *-*
It was love at first sight. Shinx is so cute and strong! I decided he would be my partner forever!
My Shinx evolved to Luxio and Luxray, obviously, and he came with me to Soul Silver and Black.
Then (I don't remember exactly why) I had problems to transfer him to Black 2, and he disappeared with the Game.
LUXRAY became my favorite Pokémon, 'cause he was with me in 3 generations, and we had an unbreakable bond T_T I miss him so much.