>>56956794I think Gen III OU is the most thought-intensive metagame to play.
However, I think Gen II OU offers admirable strategic elements whilst filtering a great deal of the general playerbase.
In Gen III OU, I've felt like Charizard was one of the manliest choices you could make: risky, yet singularly powerful.
In Gen II OU, I think Jynx represents that element best, but in a different way. It requires a level of strategy and risk-taking whilst offering potential reward and payout that's relatable to pioneering.
So Hot & Cold there for you to pick.