>>51064140>Implying only Pokémon battles and being strong mattersHe doesn't need to be the strongest; it doesn't matter for him. What matters is he is the most annoying, delinquent, troublemaker trainer of all protagonists. He could shine and be a legend on things other than just battles. I can see he as far more formidable adversary when he is an underdog.
>He might lose against champions, other protags. But he's the kind of person that ensures that his opponent's victory are pyrrhic one and obtained by frustrations.Also HGSS Ethan is too timid and docile. His redesign should at least retains his delinquent and cocky attitude back in GSC, i miss his sneer.