>>32874287So you decided to misunderstand my point on purpose, huh? I guess there's numerous rival characters in Kanto-Johto too since a lot of random NPCs use Kanto starters.
No, N is a rival character both because of game progression/mechanics (you face him several times, a couple times those scripted instances are unexpected) and because of his role in the story (he is a foil of the protagonist, on his own journey but he comes to the wrong conclusions before you set him straight. You also fight him for the final time as the climax of the game, the Pokemon League Champion, just like Blue). You're right that he does mix some elements of 'evil team leader' in as well.
