Although it is good, it is not broken. CFF does get 3 Basics, but it's other attack is only okay. Who, exactly, is going to play a Cess. Crystal down when you have Pachirisu out? No one. Late game, is 40 REALLY going to make such a huge difference, especially when after you get a Prize? No. It is the best Starter we've got, but by no means broken.