>Gen I: catching Mewtwo, a super powerful Legendary stowed away in the deepest depths of a cave
>Gen II: teaming up with Lance and having his Dragonite bully Team Rocket
>Gen III: facing your dad as a Gym Leader
>Gen IV: facing Cynthia, one of the toughest boss fights in the series
>Gen V: having the Gym Leaders come to your rescue
>Gen VI: idk or care enough honestly
>Gen VII: facing Ultra Necrozma
>Gen VIII: facing Raihan, who's the first 2v2 Gym Leader in quite some time