>>25125428If Ash had more control over his most powerful Pokemon, he wouldn't have had this problem. Do you know why Lance is so powerful? Because he's a fucking dragon tamer. The most powerful type in the show (and it's pretty fucking good in the game too) and he uses exclusively Pokemon that fit that theme/type. Do you know why he's able to do that? Because he's a really fucking good trainer. If Ash didn't have control over Charizard, he shouldn't have used him in a clutch situation. If he wanted to rely on him in those situations, he should have gained better control over him.
Charizard is in the top 3 because he is more iconic than the other two starters, regardless of the fact that all three had game covers at one point or another. He got two Megas because he's a face of the franchise in a way that Blastoise and Venusaur are not, and never will be. Popular things get better treatment; welcome to life.
