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So, with Scarlet and Violet coming out in just a day, and with all the talk in the community about speculation/wants for the game, that made me wonder: What addition/change in any Pokemon game or gen has been your favorite looking back - be it a minor or a major one?
I really enjoyed the Poffin making game in DP, it was pretty satisfying, as well as doing the contests, especially in ORAS. Pokemon Amie was one of my favorites as well, it's cute to see some guests coming over too. One I genuinely hope returns soon is the Dream World, maybe add some improvements and we're good!
Mega Evolution.
Quite literally, the greatest mechanic in the entire franchise, and I wish it was expanded on more. There were so many Pokemon that should've gotten mega-evolved forms. It's partly why I turn to fangames nowadays since they expand on said mechanic by giving certain Pokemon what they've deserved.
I really, really loved Mega Evo. I think as far as gimmicks go it was most likely the easiest and creative one they had. As well as a great springboard to further enhance already great designs. They altered types and abilities, and every game they could have just added more or cycled Megas to shake up the competitive meta.
Also, Pokeball seals. Where you could customize their appearance, I don't see why that ever got removed after being added, it was such a nice touch of personality.
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