Can we all agree Pokémon peaked with gen 2 AKA gen 1.5?

Bulbasaur to Celebi.
Red to Crystal.

It's no secret that Pokémania was at its height during the late 90's. Merchandise, cards, toys, games, food.. everything.

>kids stealing eachother's cards in school
>kid with a holographic Charizard was king
>summer time in park linking up and trading
>sharing secrets and spreading false rumors
>sense of adventure and mystery

>no internet to spoil everything
>no Natures/Abilities to worry about
>Maximum of 15 IVs instead of 31
>Stat EVs were easy to max out

*sip*
What a time it was to be alive.