Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's Rumored Type Gimmick Would Be a Logical Progression
In the early days of the Pokemon franchise, generations were happy to set themselves apart simply by introducing huge numbers of new Pokemon that populated a new region. Nowadays, that's changed slightly. New generations always come with another region, but as Game Freak reduces the Pokedex's rate of growth, it puts a greater emphasis on experimental mechanics like Mega Evolution and Z-Moves. While Game Freak hasn't announced anything concrete, it's all but certain that Pokemon Scarlet and Violet will feature some sort of mechanical gimmick as well. Temporary changes to the Pokemon gameplay loop are key to keeping the series fresh nowadays, so Pokemon Scarlet and Violet will probably stick to that tradition.
One rumor may have already shed light on Scarlet and Violet's special feature. According to one well-known leaker, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet will allow players to temporarily add a third type to their Pokemon, opening up doors to all kinds of weakness and resistance rearrangements. Such a mechanic would definitely require careful balancing from Game Freak, but conceptually, it seems like the logical next step for the franchise to take. The last several Pokemon gimmicks have all reshaped key traits of Pokemon in major ways, and since Pokemon types haven't been experimented with yet, they're probably next in line.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Should Experiment With More New Status Conditions
Ever since Pokemon X and Y, Pokemon games have featured temporary mechanics that flip basic Pokemon abilities on their heads. X and Y kicked off the tradition with Mega Evolution, which allowed fully evolved Pokemon to temporarily assume another form with even greater power. Mega Evolution not only changed a Pokemon's appearance, but
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