I totally agree about N, his adoptive dad completly dominates. I think N might be marginally better than Alder, but both of them did the same thing-- sat there and watched me set up two Dragon Dances and sweep their team.
Oh, and yes the answer is true! Gible was one of the first shiny Pokemon I found in a random encounter. *hugs Treasure the Gible across his yellow tummy*
False, I couldn't get excited about the elemental monkeys and stored the simipour I was given. It don't think any of the monkeys are bad, just not my favorites.
Tpbm thinks regular Dragonite looks better than shiny Dragonite.