As one might imagine, the announcement of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet got fans excited from the moment it was announced. As Sword and Shield's era has wound down, the announcement of a new generation of games became inevitable, but few expected it to be announced quite so soon. Nevertheless, not only have Nintendo and Game Freak revealed Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, but the games are set to release in 2022. That means that Nintendo will undoubtedly be discussing the details of these ninth-generation Pokemon games very soon, revealing new Pokemon, providing details on the region, and potentially highlighting some new mechanics.
However, Pokemon fans are just as attached to old parts of the franchise, as they are interested in new developments. That's why Pokemon Legends: Arceus raises some interesting questions for Scarlet and Violet. Although Pokemon Legends: Arceus is generally beloved, it's very different from a standard Pokemon game, partially because it lacks a few core mechanics that fans have grown accustomed to. It's possible that Pokemon Scarlet and Violet will imitate Pokemon Legends: Arceus, omitting longstanding features in favor of new content. That approach may have worked for Pokemon Legends: Arceus, but it would be better if Scarlet and Violet stuck with franchise tradition.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Should Expand the Pokedex's Least Used Pokemon Types
Before Pokemon Legends: Arceus released, a leaker claimed that some core Pokemon features wouldn't be in the game, and soon those leaks were proven true. For one thing, Pokemon breeding isn't available in Pokemon Legends: Arceus. Players may be able to collect tons of Pokemon in the wilderness of the Hisui region, but there's no Pokemon Day Care from which
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