>>12228797Blue was garbage. His best fucking team is pathetic and one of them HAS NO ATTACK MOVES.
Silver was a whiny faggot. Prototype Sasuke when I stop and think about it. He team was also shit.
Wally was not a fucking rival. He was some fag you fought once.
Barry fought you as many times as Blue, actually had a good team, was heavily involved in the game's story, had your back, and wound up matching Red in levels.
Hugh fought you as many times as Blue and Gary, is heavily involved in the story, and has your back.
This idea that the best kinds of rivals are the ones you want to kick in the balls comes direct from the schoolyard.