In Red/Blue, what best defined Pikachu's appeal?

Pikachu poll options

Pikachu

Pokemon Red/Blue (1996)

Pokemon

• Cute underdog mascot energy
• Anime fame made it iconic
• Early challenge made it memorable
• It was never that special in Red/Blue
• Cute mascot energy
• Anime nostalgia made it iconic
• A fun challenge over stronger picks
• Its rarity in Viridian Forest