History TheScrappy / Pokemon

* Tobias stands out amongst the hatedom of those who defeated Ash in the Pokémon League for the sheer DiabolusExMachina of using a [[OlympusMons Darkrai and Latios]], without an explanation of how he caught a Mythical and Legendary Pokémon. While Ash's other League rivals got plenty of interaction and focus, Tobias only had a few mentions and cameos of buildup, [[WhatHappenedToTheMouse disappears after winning, and hasn't been heard from since]]. Thus, he never got the buildup or RuleOfCool that would make him having such rare Pokémon feel legitimate, and seemingly only exists as a WriterCopOut. The CurbStompCushion of Ash defeating Darkrai and Latios when no one else in the region could felt less like a consolation and more like proof that Ash should have simply won the League, as he was clearly skilled enough to do so if not for such absurd circumstances. While the other five trainers who cost Ash the league have some defenders[[note]]Ritchie's battle involved unfair circumstances outside his or Ash's control, which [[CharacterDevelopment motivated Ash to become]] a better trainer, and his reappearances in ''Anime/PokemonChronicles'' won over some viewers; Harrison and Tyson are seen as {{Worthy Opponent}}s who beat Ash in a fair fight; Cameron is PluckyComicRelief enjoyed by [[AmericansHateTingle Japanese audiences]], won with the same mid-battle evolution Ash benefited from all season, and was [[CurbStompBattle easily defeated]] in the next round; Alain was a very popular character [[OvershadowedByControversy until that moment]] and a DeconstructedCharacterArchetype showing why Ash was a superior trainer despite losing to him[[/note]], Tobias has almost none, with the ones who do think that A.) [[TheyWastedAPerfectlyGoodCharacter he's a great concept ruined by lack off screentime]] or B.) [[DamnedByFaintPraise Ash beating his Darkrai and Latios while still taking the League loss is a good thing]], and is seen as [[FranchiseOriginalSin the tipping point]] for Ash's inability to win a League going from tolerable to perhaps the most widely reviled part of the series.

* The Mewtwo from ''Anime/PokemonGenesectAndTheLegendAwakened''. It is quite unpopular with the fandom for filling a role that many believe could have been filled by the well-loved established Mewtwo character from ''Anime/PokemonTheFirstMovie'' and [[Anime/PokemonMewtwoReturns its sequel]], for having a voice and personality that contrast sharply with said original Mewtwo, for having no explanation as to how a second Mewtwo ''is even possible'', and for generally being the FleetingDemographicRule personified. Even Miriam Pultro, its English voice actress and JustForFun/OneOfUs, [[https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=676840695674582&id=109462092412448 knew that the role would be controversial]]. When Mewtwo returned for ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBros'' and an episode of the ''Journeys'' series, they went with the original portrayal [[ShooOutTheNewGuy instead of this particular one]], and this Mewtwo was PutOnABus permanently with the release of ''Anime/MewtwoStrikesBackEvolution'', a remake of ''Anime/MewtwoStrikesBack''. After the movie was released, it was discovered that this Mewtwo was created due to [[ExecutiveMeddling rights issues surrounding the original Mewtwo]] rather than something more oblivious or insidious, and fans criticized the fact that this hadn't been explained in the first place.

* Trip is the most consistently disliked of Ash's main [[TheRival rivals]]. He made a bad first impression after defeating a weakened Pikachu with his newly obtained Snivy, which set the stage for Ash's [[TookALevelInDumbass reset]], and annoyed fans with his bland rival dynamic and unexplained [[FantasticRacism classism]] against Kanto. Fans see him as an uninspired rehash of [[AwesomeEgo Gary]] and [[SocialDarwinist Paul]], but without the charisma of the former or the psychological conflict of the latter that made them interesting. He lorded his victory over Ash, which he only won because [[WorfHadTheFlu Pikachu wasn't able to use any electric attacks]], despite Ash consistently finishing ahead of him in the series' numerous {{Tournament Arc}}s. He also tended to look down on all the other competitors in the tournaments right before one of them inflicted TheWorfEffect on him. This made him look like an extremely SmallNameBigEgo who wasn't nearly as good as he thought he was. Eventually, the writers appeared to catch on, as Trip is [[ShooOutTheNewGuy eliminated in the first round of the Unova League Conference]] with his only appearances afterward being a few silent cameos.

* Tobias stands out amongst the hatedom of those who defeated Ash in the Pokémon League for the sheer DiabolusExMachina of using a [[OlympusMons Darkrai and Latios]], without an explanation of how he caught a Mythical and Legendary Pokémon. While Ash's other League rivals got plenty of interaction and focus, Tobias only had a few mentions and cameos of buildup, [[WhatHappenedToTheMouse disappears after winning, and hasn't been heard from since]]. Thus, he never got the buildup or RuleOfCool that would make him having such rare Pokémon feel legitimate, and seemingly only exists as a WriterCopOut. The CurbStompCushion of Ash defeating Darkrai and Latios when no one else in the region could felt less like a consolation and more like proof that Ash should have simply won the League, as he was clearly skilled enough to do so if not for such absurd circumstances. While the other five trainers who cost Ash the league have some defenders[[note]]Ritchie's battle involved unfair circumstances outside his or Ash's control, which [[CharacterDevelopment motivated Ash to become]] a better trainer, and his reappearances in ''Anime/PokemonChronicles'' won over some viewers; Harrison and Tyson are seen as {{Worthy Opponent}}s who beat Ash in a fair fight; Cameron is PluckyComicRelief enjoyed by [[AmericansHateTingle Japanese audiences]], won with the same mid-battle evolution Ash benefited from all season, and was [[CurbStompBattle easily defeated]] in the next round; Alain was a very popular character [[OvershadowedByControversy until that moment]] and a DeconstructedCharacterArchetype showing why Ash was a superior trainer despite losing to him[[/note]], Tobias has almost none, with the ones who do think that A.) [[TheyWastedAPerfectlyGoodCharacter he's a great concept executed poorly]] or B.) [[DamnedByFaintPraise Ash beating his Darkrai and Latios while still taking the League loss is a good thing]], and is seen as [[FranchiseOriginalSin the tipping point]] for Ash's inability to win a League going from tolerable to perhaps the most widely reviled part of the series.

* Tobias stands out amongst the hatedom of those who defeated Ash in the Pokémon League for the sheer DiabolusExMachina of using a [[OlympusMons Darkrai and Latios]], without an explanation of how he caught a Mythical and Legendary Pokémon. While Ash's other League rivals got plenty of interaction and focus, Tobias only had a few mentions and cameos of buildup, [[WhatHappenedToTheMouse disappears after winning, and hasn't been heard from since]]. Thus, he never got the buildup or RuleOfCool that would make him having such rare Pokémon feel legitimate, and seemingly only exists as a WriterCopOut. The CurbStompCushion of Ash defeating Darkrai and Latios when no one else in the region could felt less like a consolation and more like proof that Ash should have simply won the League, as he was clearly skilled enough to do so if not for such absurd circumstances. While the other five trainers who cost Ash the league have some defenders[[note]]Ritchie's battle involved unfair circumstances outside his or Ash's control, which [[CharacterDevelopment motivated Ash to become]] a better trainer; Harrison and Tyson are seen as {{Worthy Opponent}}s who beat Ash in a fair fight; Cameron is PluckyComicRelief enjoyed by [[AmericansHateTingle Japanese audiences]], won with the same mid-battle evolution Ash benefited from all season, and was [[CurbStompBattle easily defeated]] in the next round; Alain was a very popular character [[OvershadowedByControversy until that moment]] and a DeconstructedCharacterArchetype showing why Ash was a superior trainer despite losing to him[[/note]], Tobias has almost none, with the ones who do think that A.) [[TheyWastedAPerfectlyGoodCharacter he's a great concept executed poorly]] or B.) [[DamnedByFaintPraise Ash beating his Darkrai and Latios while still taking the League loss is a good thing]], and is seen as [[FranchiseOriginalSin the tipping point]] for Ash's inability to win a League going from tolerable to perhaps the most widely reviled part of the series.

* The samurai, the first Character of the Day, is hated for interrupting Ash when he's in the middle of catching a Weedle in order to challenge him, [[UnwittingInstigatorOfDoom causing said Pokémon to call a swarm of angry Beedrill, which proceed to steal Ash's Metapod and force them into hiding]]. The samurai [[{{Hypocrite}} angrily blames]] and berates Ash for not taking responsibility, even though Ash tried his hardest and that [[NeverMyFault all of this was the samurai's fault]] in the first place! The only positive things fans have to say about him are that he's a starter trainer with a [[BigCreepyCrawlies Pinsir]], and that he's responsible for the infamous "Metapod vs Metapod" battle that became subject to numerous memes. A couple of fanfics [[RonTheDeathEater have made him]] a ButtMonkey who gets {{curbstomp|Battle}}ed by Ash when he challenges him.
* Misty's three older sisters (Daisy, Lily, and Violet) are hated for their stereotypical BrainlessBeauty nature, neglect towards Misty, and complete lack of work ethic in spite of their positions as Gym Leaders. The final nail in the coffin came when they shirked their responsibilities and left for a cruise ''immediately'' before a Gym inspection; this forced Misty to leave Ash's group, making them the in-universe reason for her leaving the show and thus giving Misty the dubious honor of being the only trainer to not leave Ash's group willingly.[[note]]While Max and Bonnie didn't leave Ash's group of their own volition neither of them is old enough to be a Pokémon Trainer. Max and Bonnie were only allowed to travel with Ash due to the presence of their older siblings (May and Clemont, respectively), thus making their forced departure more justified.[[/note]] While ''Anime/PokemonChronicles'' would give Daisy some CharacterDevelopment by having her take her Gym Leader duties more seriously, which [[RescuedFromTheScrappyHeap rescued Daisy]] in the eyes of some fans, Lily and Violet, by contrast, are still widely hated by the fandom.

* Tobias stands out amongst the hatedom of those who defeated Ash in the Pokémon League for the sheer DiabolusExMachina of using a [[OlympusMons Darkrai and Latios]], without an explanation of how he caught a Mythical and Legendary Pokémon. While Ash's other League rivals got plenty of interaction and focus, Tobias only had a few mentions and cameos of buildup, [[WhatHappenedToTheMouse disappears after winning, and hasn't been heard from since]]. Thus, he never got the buildup or RuleOfCool that would make him having such rare Pokémon feel legitimate, and seemingly only exists as a WriterCopOut. The CurbStompCushion of Ash defeating Darkrai and Latios when no one else in the region could felt less like a consolation and more like proof that Ash should have simply won the League, as he was clearly skilled enough to do so if not for such absurd circumstances. While the other five trainers who cost Ash the league have some defenders[[note]]Ritchie's battle involved unfair circumstances outside his or Ash's control, which [[CharacterDevelopment motivated Ash to become]] a better trainer; Harrison and Tyson are seen as {{Worthy Opponent}}s who beat Ash in a fair fight; Cameron is PluckyComicRelief enjoyed by [[AmericansHateTingle Japanese audiences]], won with the same mid-battle evolution Ash benefited from all season, and was [[CurbStompBattle easily defeated]] in the next round; Alain was a very popular character [[OvershadowedByControversy until that moment]] and a DeconstructedCharacterArchetype showing why Ash was a superior trainer despite losing to him[[/note]], Tobias has almost none, with the ones that who do think that A.) [[TheyWastedAPerfectlyGoodCharacter he's a great concept executed poorly]] or B.) [[DamnedByFaintPraise Ash beating his Darkrai and Latios while still taking the League loss is a good thing]], and is seen as [[FranchiseOriginalSin the tipping point]] for Ash's inability to win a League going from tolerable to perhaps the most widely reviled part of the series.

!!Gen IX
* Amongst a cast of characters with colorful personalities and intriguing backgrounds -- and ''especially'' in contrast to an Elite Four whose other members are beloved and have great synergy with one another -- Geeta stands out for being incredibly boring and almost only ever relevant whenever Nemona is involved. Being an AntiClimaxBoss also really does not help her case either.

* Tobias stands out amongst the hatedom of those who defeated Ash in the Pokémon League for the sheer DiabolusExMachina of using a [[OlympusMons Darkrai and Latios]], without an explanation of how he caught a Mythical and Legendary Pokémon. While Ash's other League rivals got plenty of interaction and focus, Tobias only had a few mentions and cameos of buildup, [[WhatHappenedToTheMouse disappears after winning, and hasn't been heard from since]]. Thus, he never got the buildup or RuleOfCool that would make him having such rare Pokémon feel legitimate, and seemingly only exists as a WriterCopOut. The CurbStompCushion of Ash defeating Darkrai and Latios when no one else in the region could felt less like a consolation and more like proof that Ash should have simply won the League, as he was clearly skilled enough to do so if not for such absurd circumstances. While the other five trainers who cost Ash the league have some defenders[[note]]Ritchie's battle involved unfair circumstances outside his or Ash's control, which [[CharacterDevelopment motivated Ash to become]] a better trainer; Harrison and Tyson are seen as {{Worthy Opponent}}s who beat Ash in a fair fight; Cameron is PluckyComicRelief enjoyed by [[AmericansHateTingle Japanese audiences]], won with the same mid-battle evolution Ash benefited from all season, and was [[CurbStompBattle easily defeated]] in the next round; Alain was a very popular character [[OvershadowedByControversy until that moment]] and a DeconstructedCharacterArchetype showing why Ash was a superior trainer despite losing to him[[/note]], Tobias has almost none, with the ones that who do think that [[TheyWastedAPerfectlyGoodCharacter he's a great concept executed poorly]] or [[DamnedByFaintPraise Ash beating a Darkrai and a Latios while still taking the League loss is a good thing]], and is seen as [[FranchiseOriginalSin the tipping point]] for Ash's inability to win a League going from tolerable to perhaps the most widely reviled part of the series.

* The anime's incarnation of Faba is widely hated for claiming the spot of the main antagonist in ''Sun & Moon'' from the more popular and story-relevant villains in the Alola games such as Guzma (who was DemotedToExtra) and Lusamine (who received a severe case of AdaptationalHeroism). Even those who judge the anime on its own merits felt Faba had too weak of a presence to be the main antagonist, finding he lacked the intimidation factor and grand goals of past ArcVillians. Fans also hate how Faba becomes EasilyForgiven in spite of his many crimes (kidnapping, attempted mind control, and forceful experiments) finding Faba's guilt and repentance to be an InformedAttribute. Fans felt very pleased when he suffered a humiliating defeat at the Alola League at Ash's hands in the first round.

* The anime's incarnation of Faba is widely hated for claiming the spot of the main antagonist in ''Sun & Moon'' from the more popular and story-relevant villains in the Alola games such as Guzma (who was DemotedToExtra) and Lusamine (who received a severe case of AdaptationalHeroism). Even those who judge the anime on its own merits felt Faba had too weak of a presence to be the main antagonist, finding he lacked intimidation and the grand goals of past villains. Fans also hate how Faba becomes EasilyForgiven in spite of his many crimes (kidnapping, attempted mind control, and forceful experiments) finding Faba's guilt and repentance to be an InformedAttribute. Fans felt very pleased when he suffered a humiliating defeat at the Alola League at Ash's hands in the first round.

* Amongst a cast of characters with colorful personalities and intriguing backgrounds -- and ''especially'' in contrast to an Elite Four whose other members are beloved and have great synergy with one another -- Geeta stands out for being incredibly boring and almost only ever relevant whenever Nemona is involved. It's also implied that she's the source of [[EnsembleDarkHorse Larry]]'s woes and has it out for him in particular for no good reason, so fans of Larry tend to especially dislike her and consider her a PointyHairedBoss. Being an AntiClimaxBoss also really does not help her case.

* Tobias stands out amongst the hatedom of those who defeated Ash in the Pokémon League for the sheer DiabolusExMachina of using a [[OlympusMons Darkrai and Latios]], without an explanation of how he caught a Mythical and Legendary Pokémon. While Ash's other League rivals got plenty of interaction and focus, Tobias only had a few mentions and cameos of buildup, [[WhatHappenedToTheMouse disappears after winning, and hasn't been heard from since]]. Thus, he never got the buildup or RuleOfCool that would make him having such rare Pokémon feel legitimate, and seemingly only exists as a WriterCopOut. The CurbStompCushion of Ash defeating Darkrai and Latios when no one else in the region could felt less like a consolation and more like proof that Ash should have simply won the League, as he was clearly skilled enough to do so if not for such absurd circumstances. While the other five trainers who cost Ash the league have some defenders[[note]]Ritchie's battle involved unfair circumstances outside his or Ash's control, which [[CharacterDevelopment motivated Ash to become]] a better trainer; Harrison and Tyson are seen as {{Worthy Opponent}}s who beat Ash in a fair fight; Cameron is PluckyComicRelief enjoyed by [[AmericansHateTingle Japanese audiences]], won with the same mid-battle evolution Ash benefited from all season, and was [[CurbStompBattle easily defeated]] in the next round; Alain was a very popular character [[OvershadowedByControversy until that moment]] and a DeconstructedCharacterArchetype showing why Ash was a superior trainer despite losing to him[[/note]], Tobias has almost none and is seen as [[FranchiseOriginalSin the tipping point]] for Ash's inability to win a League going from tolerable to perhaps the most widely reviled part of the series.

* Trip is the most consistently disliked of Ash's main [[TheRival rivals]]. He made a bad first impression after defeating a weakened Pikachu with his newly obtained Snivy, which set the stage for Ash's [[TookALevelInDumbass reset]], and annoyed fans with his bland rival dynamic and unexplained [[FantasticRacism classism]] against Kanto. Fans see him as an uninspired rehash of [[AwesomeEgo Gary]] and [[SocialDarwinist Paul]], but without the charisma of the former or the psychological conflict of the latter that made them interesting. He lorded his victory over Ash, which he only won because [[WorfHadTheFlu Pikachu wasn't able to use any electric attacks]], despite Ash consistently finishing ahead of him in the series' numerous {{Tournament Arc}}s. He also tended to look down on all the other competitors in the tournaments right before one of them inflicted TheWorfEffect on him. This him look like an extremely SmallNameBigEgo who wasn't nearly as good as he thought he was. Eventually, the writers appeared to catch on, as Trip is [[ShooOutTheNewGuy eliminated in the first round of the Unova League Conference]] with his only appearances afterward being a few silent cameos.

* Trip is the most consistently disliked of Ash's main [[TheRival rivals]]. He made a bad first impression after defeating a weakened Pikachu with his newly obtained Snivy, which set the stage for Ash's [[TookALevelInDumbass reset]], and annoyed fans with his bland rival dynamic and unexplained [[FantasticRacism classism]] against Kanto. Fans see him as an uninspired rehash of [[AwesomeEgo Gary]] and [[SocialDarwinist Paul]], but without the charisma of the former or the psychological conflict of the latter that made them interesting. Not helping is how often he is subjected to TheWorfEffect in the series' numerous {{Tournament Arc}}s, causing Ash to look even weaker in comparison due to his inability to beat Trip. Eventually, the writers appeared to catch on, as Trip is [[ShooOutTheNewGuy eliminated in the first round of the Unova League Conference]] with his only appearances afterward being a few silent cameos.

* Misty's three older sisters (Daisy, Lily, and Violet) are hated for their stereotypical BrainlessBeauty nature, neglect towards Misty, and complete lack of work ethic in spite of their positions as Gym Leaders. The final nail in the coffin came when they shirked their responsibilities and left for a cruise ''immediately'' before a Gym inspection; this forced Misty to leave Ash's group, making them the in-universe reason for her leaving the show and thus giving Misty the dubious honor of being the only trainer to not leave Ash's group willingly.[[note]]While Max and Bonnie didn't leave Ash's group of their own volition neither of them is old enough to be a Pokémon Trainer. Max and Bonnie were only allowed to travel with Ash due to the presence of their older siblings (May and Clemont, respectively), thus making their forced departure more justified.[[/note]] While ''Anime/PokemonChronicles'' would give Daisy some CharacterDevelopment by having her take her Gym Leader duties more seriously, which [[RescuedFromTheScrappyHeap rescued Daisy]] in the eyes of some fans, Lily and Violet, in contrast, are still widely hated by the fandom.

* Tobias stands out amongst the hatedom of those who defeated Ash in the Pokémon League for the sheer DiabolusExMachina of using a [[OlympusMons Darkrai and Latios]], without an explanation of how he caught a Mythical and Legendary Pokémon. While Ash's other League rivals got plenty of interaction and focus, Tobias only had a few mentions and cameos of buildup, [[WhatHappenedToTheMouse disappears after winning, and hasn't been heard from since]]. Thus, he never got the buildup or RuleOfCool that would make him having such rare Pokémon feel legitimate, and seemingly only exists as a WriterCopOut. The CurbStompCushion of Ash defeating Darkrai and Latios when no one else in the region could felt less like a consolation and more like proof that Ash should have simply won the League, as he was clearly skilled enough to do so if not for such absurd circumstances. While the other trainers who cost Ash the league have some defenders[[note]]Ritchie's battle involved unfair circumstances outside his or Ash's control, which [[CharacterDevelopment motivated Ash to become]] a better trainer; Harrison and Tyson are seen as {{Worthy Opponent}}s who beat Ash in a fair fight; Cameron is PluckyComicRelief enjoyed by [[AmericansHateTingle Japanese audiences]], won with the same mid-battle evolution Ash benefited from all season, and was [[CurbStompBattle easily defeated]] in the next round; Alain was a very popular character [[OvershadowedByControversy until that moment]] and a DeconstructedCharacterArchetype showing why Ash was a superior trainer despite losing to him[[/note]], Tobias has almost none and is seen as [[FranchiseOriginalSin the tipping point]] for Ash's inability to win a League going from tolerable to perhaps the most widely reviled part of the series.

* ''VideoGame/PokemonMysteryDungeonExplorers'': You'll be hard-pressed to find someone who actually likes Team Skull ([[VideoGame/PokemonSunAndMoon no, not that Team Skull]]), especially [[TheLeader Skuntank]]. In theory, the group would be an effective rival team and HateSink thanks to them going out of their way to cause the Hero and Partner much grief [[ForTheEvulz just 'cause]]. But in practice, Skuntank's status as as TheUnfought and the group's [[AbortedArc general irrelevance to the plot]][[note]]The '''only''' time where they actually move the plot along is when they lure the Hero and Partner into a trap at Amp Plains, which leads to Dusknoir saving them and giving some exposition.[[/note]] cements their Scrappy status.

* ''VideoGame/PokemonMysteryDungeonExplorers'': You'll be hard-pressed to find someone who actually likes Team Skull ([[VideoGame/PokemonSunAndMoon no, not that Team Skull]]), especially [[TheLeader Skuntank]]. In theory, the group would be an effective rival team, and HateSink thanks to them going out of their way to cause the Hero and Partner much grief [[ForTheEvulz just 'cause]]. But in practice, their status as TheUnfought and the fact most of their misdeeds result in an AbortedArc that Team Skull receives [[KarmaHoudini no real repercussions for]][[note]]The '''only''' time where they actually move the plot along is when they lure the Hero and Partner into a trap at Amp Plains, which leads to Dusknoir saving them and giving some exposition.[[/note]] cements the group their Scrappy status.

* While its tagging along with the Rocket Trio was initially met with optimism among fans who were put off by the Rocket Prize Master, James's Morpeko has gone on to become possibly the least popular, if not the most outright disliked Pokémon that either Jessie or James have ever owned among their fandom. Its entire character basically revolves around being a freeloading jerk that constantly eats all of the Rocket Trio's food and leaving them to starve and physically assaulting them when they get in its way while in its hangry state. While many of James's previous Pokémon would frequently cause him harm, it was usually unintentional due to them being overly affectionate towards him (Or in Victreebel's case it was possibly trying to eat him, which fans still enjoyed due to the audacity and cartoonish presentation of it), Morpeko by contrast rarely shows James or either of James' teammates similar affection while attacking them, leading many to find its treatment of them overly mean-spirited, especially with how disturbingly straight their starvation is played in at least one episode. While its capture episode tried to give it a few bonding moments with James and show that it could be potentially useful in battles against Ash, its next few appearances had Morpeko be just as much of a brat as ever and causing the trio more problems than actually helping, even singlehandedly ruining James's attempt to lead an honest life in episode 95. Overall, Morpeko ends up leaving a bad taste in the mouths of TR fans who were already largely unhappy with the characters' treatment in ''Journeys'', with some wishing James had never caught it.

* The samurai, the first Character of the Day, is hated for interrupting Ash when he's in the middle of catching a Weedle in order to challenge him, [[UnwittingInstigatorOfDoom causing said Pokémon to call a swarm of angry Beedrill, which proceed to steal Ash's Metapod and force them into hiding]]. The samurai [[{{Hypocrite}} angrily blames]] and berates Ash for not taking responsibility, even though Ash tried his hardest and that [[NeverMyFault all of this was the samurai's fault]] in the first place! The only positive things fans have to say about him are that he's a starter trainer with a [[BigCreepyCrawlies Pinsir]], and that he's responsible for the infamous "Metapod vs Metapod" battle that became subject to numerous memes. A couple of fanfics have made him a ButtMonkey who gets {{curbstomp|Battle}}ed by Ash when he challenges him.

* Amongst a cast of characters with colorful personalities and intriguing backgrounds - and ''especially'' in contrast to an Elite Four whose other members are beloved and have great synergy with one another - Geeta stands out for being incredibly boring and almost only ever relevant whenever Nemona is involved. It's also implied that she's the source of [[EnsembleDarkHorse Larry]]'s woes and has it out for him in particular for no good reason, so fans of Larry tend to especially dislike her and consider her a PointyHairedBoss. Being an AntiClimaxBoss also really does not help her case.

* Amongst a cast of characters with colorful personalities and intriguing backgrounds - and ''especially'' in contrast to an Elite Four whose other members are beloved and have great synergy with one another - Geeta stands out for being incredibly boring and almost only ever relevant whenever Nemona is involved. It's also implied that she's the source of [[EnsembleDarkHorse Larry]]'s woes and has it out for him in particular for no good reason, so fans of Larry tend to especially dislike her and consider her a PointyHairedBoss.

* Scott from Emerald, due to his tendencies to appear or contact you at odd and inconvenient times.

* Amongst a cast of characters with colorful personalities, intriguing backgrounds - and ''especially'' in contrast to an Elite Four whose other members are beloved and have great synergy with one another - Geeta stands out for being incredibly boring and almost only ever relevant whenever Nemona is involved. It's also implied that she's the source of [[EnsembleDarkHorse Larry]]'s woes and has it out for him in particular for no good reason.

With hundreds of Pokémon as well as having a metric crapton of characters, don't be surprised that there will always be a character that fans want to check on their cartridges and release them from their game.

* Misty's three older sisters (Daisy, Lily, and Violet) are hated for their stereotypical BrainlessBeauty nature, neglect towards Misty, and complete lack of work ethic in spite of their positions as Gym Leaders. The final nail in the coffin came when they shirked their responsibilities and left for a cruise ''immediately'' before a Gym inspection; this forced Misty to leave Ash's group, making them the in-universe reason for her leaving the show and thus giving Misty the dubious honor of being the only trainer to not leave Ash's group willingly.[[note]]While Max and Bonnie didn't leave Ash's group of their own volition neither of them is old enough to be a Pokémon Trainer. Max and Bonnie were only allowed to travel with Ash due to the presence of their older siblings (May and Clemont, respectively), thus making their forced departure more justified.[[/note]] While ''Anime/PokemonChronicles'' would give Daisy some CharacterDevelopment by having her take her Gym Leader duties more seriously, which [[RescuedFromTheScrappyHeap rescued Daisy]] in the eyes of some fans, Lily and Violet are still by and largely hated.

* Misty's three older sisters (Daisy, Lily, and Violet) are hated for their stereotypical BrainlessBeauty nature, neglect towards Misty, and complete lack of work ethic in spite of their positions as Gym Leaders. The final nail in the coffin came when they shirked their responsibilities and left for a cruise ''immediately'' before a Gym inspection; this forced Misty to leave Ash's group, making them the in-universe reason for her leaving the show and thus giving Misty the dubious honor of being the only trainer to not leave Ash's group willingly.[[note]]While Max and Bonnie didn't leave Ash's group of their own volition neither of them is old enough to be a Pokémon Trainer. Max and Bonnie were only allowed to travel with Ash due to the presence of their older siblings (May and Clemont, respectively), thus making their forced departure more justified.[[/note]] While ''Anime/PokemonChronicles'' would give Daisy some CharacterDevelopment by having her take her Gym Leader duties more seriously, which [[RescuedFromTheScrappyHeap rescued Daisy]] in the eyes of some fans, Lily and Violet are still by and large hated.

* Tommy's parents from "The Kangaskhan Kid" are some of the most detested one-shot characters in the entire series. In just one flashback alone, their sympathy goes out the window when Tommy's dad [[AbusiveParents dangles Tommy out the window of an airborne helicopter]] and ends up dropping him with [[ParentalNeglect little concern]]. They do appear to care for their son's whereabouts, and karma does [[LaserGuidedKarma repeatedly strike them]] for how much hell they put Ash and co. through, but their collective irresponsible parenting ends up [[IdiotHoudini getting rewarded]] by reuniting and living in the wild with their son when they're the last people Tommy should be around. The fact that the story [[DesignatedHero plays them up to be sympathetic]] only adds to their hatedom, as their idiotic parenting and [[ItsAllAboutMe selfish attitudes]] are meant to be seen as positive qualities, when they're anything but.