I was reading some stuff on why people like Misty. Here's where I stand;
In terms of looks, I think Dawn is definitely prettier in the conventional sense. That's obvious with how much she places on her looks. I think Misty has some moments, however, where she's more beautiful than Dawn.
I'm not talking about when Misty's dressed up as a mermaid or when she's wearing her kimono, or any other moment when Misty is dressed up.
The one moment I can think of off the top of my head- one of my favorite moments, is in Dueling Heroes, where Misty is looking out the window the eve before her match. I'll find a screencap of it sometime, but as an editor, it's definitely one of my favorite scenes
There's also Forest Grumps.
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y18.../ASH-MISTY.jpg
And For Crying Out Loud.
http://www.pocketmonsters.net/images...8787540025.png
I think part of Misty's charm is the two sides to her. She is hot tempered, it's true, but she also has a maternal side and she is most definitely a kind person at heart.