>>13371900Because Gen I is what people recognize. You'd be surprised how many people have played the first pokemon games, and with the fairly recent display of "nerd/geek/gamer/alternate interests pride" coming out, these would be the most marketable on a T-shirt.
Wear a shirt with Dragonite on it, people will start a conversation with you.
Wear a shirt with this fucking thing on it, people will snicker at you behind your back and whisper to one another trying to figure out if you're autistic or just fucking weird, and hoping you don't try to interact with them.
