>>39298889Let's examine that claim.
Blue
>asshole for some reason, never explained>becomes less of a dick after getting btfo'd and called a fag by his grandpaBrendan/May
>friendly, I guess>want to beat you, kind of disappointed they can't>sucks you off for being so amazing and coolBarry
>starts as a hopeless sperg who probably has ADHD or something>develops into a very strong trainer>while not overcoming you, he never gives up on his dreams and is too based to suck you off for being so strongBianca
>nice, but incredibly stupid>shitty trainer, decides to quit after getting btfo'd by you so many times>utterly useless alwaysCheren
>total nerd, kind of rude>wants to be the strongest>realizes life is more complicated than "be strong lmao"Serena
>nice>dreams are crushed by you>character arc is accepting her place under your heelLet's compare these with Silver
>total asshole for reasons established in his backstory>actually has a backstory>has a character arc in game where he learns to care for his pokemonHe's not the best rival, I'll grant you that. But to say he's the worst is a downright falsehood.