You know what I think is a HUGE missed opportunity in the show? Ryder getting super powers in the Mighty Pups sub-series. It would be so freaking cool, especially thinking about what kind of power he would have, I like to think he'd have multiple powers, like ladybird and copycat, since he's the leader
Half of me AGREES SO HARD WITH THIS. It would be AWESOME! We'd get to see Ryder helping his pups EVEN MORE. I'm not sure what kind of power he would have and I avoid "this character gets the coolest thing because they're the leader" kind of reasoning like it's the plague, so it's a bit hard to come up with an idea that suits him.
The other half believes that he didn't even try using the meteor to power himself up ever because he doesn't see a need to do this for himself- he's already resourceful enough as he is. He doesn't feel like he needs this extra boost, he already does a lot on his own, he's got a jetpack, he's got armor, so he lets the pups have their fun and enjoy their new powers and abilities.
Given that, I also believe if the situation ever calls for it, if someday Ryder will see his pups facing risk of death, booooooy, he's SO going to be like, time to get serious and go for it. He has no idea what will happen, he has no idea what kind of powers the meteor might bring out for him, but he's SO GOING TO USE IT to make sure his pups will be safe and sound in the end, even if it's at the cost of his own life.
On a second note, I have no idea why the Copycat got the entire Patrol's powers but let's roll with the "they need someone to pose a real challenge on them all at the same time" cartoon logic.
