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The thing /vp/, and just about everyone, keeps forgetting is that Pokémon isn't meant to be a fighting game. It's an adventure RPG, and the Pokémon you find along the way are all potential partners and opponents you find along the way.
Why does Onix have such high defense but piss-all Attack? Because it's an early game boss, meant to provide a tasking yet simple enough challenge at the games inception.
Why is Ledian so weak in all aspects? It's like all early game wilds, they're supposed to grow fast but lose their worth once you step up the leagues. You're meant to replace it.
Why is Garchomp so grossly overpowered? Because it's the ace Pokémon of the final champion, it's the ultimate obstacle you must overcome to beat the game.
Pokémon has become more oriented towards competitive battle as time has gone on, but at its core, these are the hard truths. Not all Pokémon are created equal, in fact a lot of them are intentionally bad. So if your favorite Pokémon can't hold up against the strongest in the game, it's not a matter of balance. There was never supposed to be any balance. You're just bringing a bronze dagger to fight a mithril longsword.
