>>37935691There could be no Inconsistents in Pokémon continuity.
Chase and Elaine didn't defeat Team Rocket. Red defeated Team Rocket 3 years before 2nd generation of Pokémon take place.
Game freak needs to retcon Pokémon let's go Pikachu and Eevee story a bit.
Instead of Chase and Elaine staying in Pallet Town, they stay in the next town or so. Chase and Elaine helped Red defeat reminding few team Rocket members from the shadows during 1st generation of Pokémon.
