99% of the problems with Pokémon are solely due to Game Freak. And 99% of what the average persons like about Pokemon comes from the the anime, TCG, spinoffs and fan-content. if game freak was removed from TPC and replaced with another company, Pokemon would be better off.

Theres a rumor that GF used 2 gen2s specifically so typh would be the only Gen1-3 starter with no mega one an be the ”worst“ one to punish fans for liking it since typhlosion was intended to flop to make Charizard look better
Not saying it’s true but Game Freak is spiteful enough to do that

With all her mishaps, I have to wonder if some people who live in that city are used to it
"Does that big breasted elven girl normally come pressing herself on the window like that?"
"Usually not until 4, she's early today"