Gen 1 Pokémon’s Rival Problem

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[PixelPikmin]

Blue’s like that one kid on the playground that swears you can get mewthree, but won’t show you

[SuperBatSpider]

I always thought he got Sandshrew to counter my Pikachu

[LiShuBen]

I remember trying to catch more than 40 kinds of Pokémon before St Anne when I was a kid so I could shove it in my rivals face. All that time wasted 😅

[austinwilburn]

This isn't directly related but in Pokemon Gold/Silver when you entered the 8th Kanto gym to fight Blue, there is tons of boxes all over the gym with Pokeballs sitting on top of them. If you count all the Pokeballs, the number is the exact count of every Pokemon in the games of gen 1 and gen 2, minus the 3 legendary birds and dogs, Ho-oh, Lugia, Mew, Mewtwo, and Celebi. 240 in total.

[EmeralBookwise]

Hmm... I sorta feel like this lineup still doesn't adequately demonstrate how Blue beats Brock. Given that his anime counterpart Gary is known to use a Nidoking, I think his second Pokémon for the optional encounter should be a Nidoran which is found on that same route and which learns double kick to use against Brock.

[KenBladehart]

>Gary is Prof Oak's grandson
>Caught 40 Pokemon by the time at SS Anne

I mean, that makes sense. He could use his fame for advantage

[antoinepolnareff]

In reality he probably just isn't limited by version exclusives

[sometimesjoeyplays]

when I first beat lance, and went to the next room, I definitely shouted the 6 year old equivalent of “aw wtf you can’t be serious”

[jhawkkw]

I've personally never been a fan of Blue having Alakazam at the Silph Co. fight. You're forced to fight him before you can face Sabrina who uses Alakazam as her ace. It really takes away some of the luster of the Sabrina fight.

[Handles_be_dumb]

Getting rid of Sandshrew for just one fight to then bring it straight back feels odd, especially since his dialogue makes it clear he's already beaten Misty.

He picked a ground type to counter Pikachu, which he baits out at first with the Pidgey. I feel that alone shows some competence.

[droomish]

I really dig the way you're using team building as a lens for character analysis, it's some of the coolest stuff in Pokemon when the storytelling overlaps with the mechanics. just got this in my recommended, I super appreciate the shoutout 🙏

[apocrypha]

I love Droomish's coverage of that '40 Pokémon' lie, such wonderfully flowery and verbose, like Colson Whitehead.

[gangentertainment]

theory: he gets sandshrew to get ready for lt. surge because he's so ahead of you....thats why he's so shocked you still havent even attempted Misty...(little does he know you had a massive run in with team rocket)

[octolockg]

I just want to say Gary's "I caught 40 'Mons" isn't technically a lie. Version exclusives and he could've gotten additional Moon Stones before we got to Mt. Moon since he's always a step ahead of us.

[danielgloyd]

I think it's fair to assume Blue used other teams against gyms the player never sees. He tries to build a well-rounded team that can cover eatch others' weaknesses because the layer will also likely do the same.

I have also used teams against gyms, grinding the pokedex, and other points in the game that Blue never saw in the game.

[DaGrayson]

Blue didn’t lie. By the time he’s on the S.S. Anne you can catch/evolve over 40 Pokemon. Evolution still counts as a “catch”.

[OrisX]

Makes me wonder what small child Blue bullied into trading to get Alakazam.

[Bassynater]

The Vulpix back sprite is restored 😭❤️😭❤️

[YOUTUBEHANDLERAHHHH]

I mean, has anyone ever brought up the fact that blue uses 0 HMs for his Pokemon, and none of his Pokemon are seen having them, he COULD'VE used an HM Mule, but if so, what'd he use, and why isn't at least cut present on any of them.

[SymmetricalDocking]

In the game his role is your *Rival* not the gym leaders rivals. Sandshrew is because it is immune to electric and you have pikachu. It's a counter to you.