Pokemon's relationship with customization has changed a lot in recent years. In Pokemon X and Y, players no longer had to choose between two default appearances; not only was their character physically customizable, but players could spend their in-game cash on all kinds of clothing and accessories to express themselves.
Character customization has stuck in Pokemon ever since, including in spinoffs like Pokemon GO and Pokemon Unite. Pokemon GO seems to particularly love character customization
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