>>32167262Gen 1 is the only gen the middle forms seem more appealing. They don't go under the "awkward teenage spurt" phase because they're this well designed.
>Ivysaur is a Bubasaur but more refined and not a old hag like Venusaur >Charmelon becomes red and more badass whereas Charizard is a typical fat western dragon with T-rex arms>Wartortle is a bluer Squirtle with a conceptual twist. Not going talk about Blastoise 10/10 NFEs.