Everyone had their own little headcanons that their favorite Champions were the strongest of all the Champions were on par with one another which wouldn’t even make sense.

Then you have Leon come in, who’s basically the MC characters but as an NPC. Youngest recorded Champion in Pokémon League history. Leon is charismatic, supportive, very competitive, free spirited, and always puts his family and his region in mind before himself. During the story Leon handles the heavy work while the player and Hop can concentrate on the League, and puts his life on the line to protect those that are important to him. Leon is beloved by all, has a good relationship with his peers and fellow rivals, and is all around a good guy. All the while, Leon’s team is potentially challenging, with one of the highest leveled teams of any trainer during the main game. Leon can be arrogant, but that’s because of his and everyone else’s high regard for his skills and potential as a trainer but he’s a very good sport and isn’t afraid to admit defeat no matter how much it hurts. Even after losing his title, Leon opens up his own battle facility, not only to improve himself but his fellow trainers of Galar. Leon’s partner Pokémon is Charizard, one of the most popular Pokémon in the franchise, with its own exclusive form to boot, capping off their team with a bang.

Leon is the ultimate example of a Mary Sue, but also that of a Chad, and that’s why his existence makes Virgins seethe.