>Crummy, early game Mon with bad stats
>But it's got a super good ability that actually makes it surprisingly tough and good for a playthrough
>BUT it's a hidden ability

They need to cut this shit out. It's not like he's busted for having huge power in a playthrough, fucking Marill has it.

No, you have to work to get a good ability on this early game shitmon. Just give it to him, let kids catch one and actually not box it after the third gym.