Looking back Misty team was quit good.She had Gyarados,dual type Corsola which was half rock with defensive moves(like recover and mirror coat) and spike cannon making it worthy opponent,Staryu(which proved itself during several battles,duel vs Molly being his best moment)and Poliwhirl(later Politoad)was probably her most used pokemo being among most trained ones.Anyone who thinks how she would be beaten by everyone(including Tracey with over-aged Scyther,unexperienced Venonat and half decent Marill for god knows what reason),is fooling himself.Characteristic of one type trainers is to overcome weakness their type has adjusting strategy and tactic when facing pokemon which may have type advantage.And water is one of most diverse types with several Misty pokemon.
Frankly except may,i dong see anyone else having better team than Misty had.Dawn pokemon are mostly cute unevolved plushies with only Mamoswine being in reality powerhouse,Clan and Iris while decent are nothing to write home about and Brock could have been if he actually trained and battled(but he didnt with evolved forms not being enough without good training).
Speaking of Misty she obviously advance as trainer with hr cameo appearance proving she developed,and while on show she improved as well with her skills in Johto being better than it was case in Kanto.Coming top 8 in prestige tournament,winning Princess tournament,being recognized by several trainers,winning Seaking contest etc were only testament to her talent as trainer being nothing to scoof at.
But as always people tend to ignore achievements using double standards.
Frankly except may,i dong see anyone else having better team than Misty had.Dawn pokemon are mostly cute unevolved plushies with only Mamoswine being in reality powerhouse,Clan and Iris while decent are nothing to write home about and Brock could have been if he actually trained and battled(but he didnt with evolved forms not being enough without good training).
Speaking of Misty she obviously advance as trainer with hr cameo appearance proving she developed,and while on show she improved as well with her skills in Johto being better than it was case in Kanto.Coming top 8 in prestige tournament,winning Princess tournament,being recognized by several trainers,winning Seaking contest etc were only testament to her talent as trainer being nothing to scoof at.
But as always people tend to ignore achievements using double standards.