Alex Spencer

John Cena's gimmick is "best wrestler and favourite of millions of children". There's a reason Pikachu has his own family...

which they add to each game. They know Pikachu is everyone's favourite and sells so constantly pump out a Dedenne or Emolga

If you're reaching for the watered-down copies to prove why Pikachu's great, I think you're arguing with yourself.

I think if you're not considering the effects of later pokemon to a list of best gen 1 then you're not a true pokéfan

If I were to consider them, it wouldn't be in Pikachu's favour, y'know?

That's like arguing 'oh you can't say The Simpsons is the greatest show ever without considering Season 16'

Not sure of your point there. Simpson's isn't the greatest show ever exactly because of the later seasons. Where as

Pikachu goes from strength to strength with new prevolutions, costumes, solo games, toys etc etc