How much do you think TPC/Gramefreak/Nintendo regrets pushing electric rat as a mascot instead of cute fox who's entire gimmick is literally "you can have it in whatever flavor you prefer"?

They've tried course correcting in recent years. Feels like they realized it was a blatant misstep and Eevee appeals to more people, but they've solidified the dumb rat instead all because the anime director's son liked the first rare encounter he found in the fucking first 10 minutes of the game.