>>15964224Croagunk was indeed cool, especially when it managed to defeat Saturn's Toxicroak and taking out Draco Meteors from Dialga/Palkia, but I digress.
By that point Brock's gag was getting old, though it was funny when he'd sometimes turn into a bishounen. He had few captures and episodes, had a very weak relationship with Dawn, and did almost nothing but the typical chores. He (And Ash, for that matter) felt more spontaneous and fun in the early series, especially when Misty was around.
I wish DP Brock was handled more like Cilan and got to battle more. It was pretty awesome how Cilan beat Trip. Then again, Brock essentially fighting Ash and Paul 1v2 and doing well was pretty cool too.