I'm not sure how that is even up for debate. Gen 1 is the real deal. It started it all and was front and center of the Pokemon craze. Later gens just didn't have nearly the impact. Pikachu is the franchise mascot. Charizard is perhaps the second franchise mascot in terms of popularity. Makes sense it reappears . Just odd the starters are being split up. I wouldn't mind if they picked and chose the best starters for competitive use at least. Snivy, Greninja can return while Chesnaught doesn't.
But we know Pokemon are picked for a number of reasons and not just competitive play.
But we know Pokemon are picked for a number of reasons and not just competitive play.