>>49808807Exactly my thought, when they had their fight to help Ivysaur it seemed to me an excellent character establishment, each one presented a position of thought and both were valid.
Likewise, the emphasis they gave on how each one used their resources to overcome problems, Goh relying on technology and his intelligence, while Ash was more of the physical and instinctive type.
But as the series progressed this was lost, giving both characters similar personalities, in the same way this happens with Chloe, from having a unique personality that would bring something new to the table, she is gradually becoming a generic character.
It's a shame, they could have easily integrated this concept with cameos from the Pokemon Go captains with each of the kids joining the teams.