>>43593908It was just really awkward progression post Johto
>IndigoLoses because his inexperience as a trainer catches up to him when Charizard refuses to battle (which wouldn't have happened if he could have used Pidgeotto like he originally wanted to.)
>OrangeOnly one battle, but Ash has a solid 6 party team
>JohtoFinally beats Gary but loses to a shillmon
>HoennUses arguably his weakest overall team exclusively, yet still gets to top 8 but Pikachu loses to some gay Meowth that can use Thunderbolt. Goes on to complete the Battle Frontier using reserves
>SinnohUses his reserves again minus the battle vs Paul. Actually has pretty solid Pokemon and move sets but loses to a full legendary team (bringing Swellow and Torkoal didn't help)
>UnovaCatching a lot of Pokemon sure didn't help, especially when the only good fully evolved one us Krookodile. Drops back to top 8. Was so bad Charizard had to come back
>KalosArguably strongest overall team (weakest being a fucking Noivern) with a mary sue frog. Despite the buildup Ash comes in second and releases his frog
>AlolaSomehow Rowlett doesn't drag Ash down, also locked into the strongest mythical and an ultra beast and wins the whole thing. Then leaves his whole team behind.
At least his new team is looking to be his best yet. I just hope we get redemption from some older mons too
