In Yellow, why does Giovanni as a gym leader not attack Ivysaur with Nidoking or Nidoqueen?

Question

This may be the same for Bulbasaur, I can't remember. However, I know on more than one playthrough I have used Ivysaur against these two Poke'mon. All they will use is leer and growl(or maybe tail whip can't remember). Has anyone else ever noticed this? I have looked online before, but have never found anything.

Stud-baker

Answer 1

Probably no more than just the AI being a bit stupid, or something might be glitched. I would put my money on stupid AI, as it is often the case in video games.

Really doubt there's more to it.