>>11997884It's not just girls. Gay men tend to like starters too, noting the most gay chart.
In addition, fire types are very popular in general.
Also, you are forgetting Gen 3 was the first generation where a significant number of fans began to reach puberty, as well as the internet getting on it's feat and Gardevoir showing up. Gen 3 is still least popular in general though, since most of the Pokemon seem to be deemed "unfappable" or something? You like any Gen 3 Pokemon? Because I'm not a Pokephile so I don't get these things.