Ahsoka had a villain long before Thrawn appeared and then introduced the Grand Admiral too late to make much of an impact.
The Big Picture As a well-loved and accomplished hero, Ahsoka getting her own series caused no small amount of excitement. But it left Ahsoka with a conundrum – who would be the villain? With a proven entity as the lead, it couldn't be just anyone, especially after Ahsoka fought the likes of Maul and Vader in her animated appearances. The title character needed a new challenge that she couldn't defeat easily, and with the heavy focus on her past, a previous connection couldn't hurt.
While Thrawn could have been a terrifying villain in live-action, he didn't have the chance. Thrawn's talents are not action-packed fighting or epic chases. He is a strategist and a brilliant one. For Thrawn's abilities to shine, he needs plenty of time to show off what he can do and how he does it because it cannot be done in a single fight sequence.
But beyond being the perfect foil for Ahsoka, Baylan knew about her long before the series. He fought in the Clone Wars, the same as she did, and even knew Anakin Skywalker. And, as a large part of Ahsoka's journey involves reflection on her past and relationship with Anakin, this is significant. Baylan's ability to throw those memories into her face is an upper hand that Thrawn doesn't share.
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