i like 3rd gen, mainly because that was the first gen i played. i never played gen 1, and never really played gen 2. gen 4 introduced some great stuff, but, idk, 3rd gen is just better. also, IMO, salamence>dragonite (not only in-game, but just appearence-wise), IMO 1st gen starters were the best tho, then 3rd and 2nd (b/c of meganium) tied, then 4th.