Yeah, you wouldn't be as cute but think of all the incredible abilities you could have unlocked (Hyper Beam, man!).
It was mindblowing seeing the difference between the three, especially when they introduced the strengths and weaknesses of different Pokémon based on who they were fighting. It's Super EffectiveCan we call Pikachu, Charizard, Venusaur, and Blastoise the Big 4? Okay, enough about Pikachu, we still love you, buddy. On the other hand, Pikachu is kind of like that sibling who gets special treatment.