>>58910156Easily agree, but that's not what OP was asking.
Nemona was a fun rival character since she's a new angle on it. She's older than the character, more experienced, and more respected.
It's not another kid who starts at the same time as you but somehow manages to beat you to every gym despite losing every fight he has with you. Instead she encourages your growth and raises new pokemon so she doesn't just beat your ass for nothing.
The line later in the game about her getting winded faster than the rest of the group was interesting too. Despite the boundless energy she tires quickly.