>>21270113It was among the very first Gen II Pokemon to come out, and I complained about how overdesigned they were (kind of laughable seeing Mega Evolutions now).
But given how long it would take to get Raichu, I gave it a shot. Then by the time I got to Olivine Lighthouse and had to save one of them, I became very protective of my own. By this point I think I've used it more than Raichu, actually, and it's become my favorite Electric Pokemon.
Is it fast? No. Is it powerful? Not really. Is it bulky? Sure, a bit, but nothing exceptional. But look at that adorable dragon face.