From: SupremeZero | #013
Isn't it more "Rivalry is a factor when there's actually a rivalry"?
I would say it's a mixture of Rivalry and the characters involved. Take Cllouderoth.
Rivalry is basically hero/villan. But together...they are arguably(i don't rate ganondorf...he's pretty weak) the strongest duo in the contest.
People care for both of them and both of them have incredibly individual strength.
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