There are plenty of villainous figures in Pokémon, often being crucial to the plot of the core games, but Generation 10 could benefit from breaking this long tradition. Every new Generation in Pokémon opens up countless new possibilities, from interesting new mechanics to new settings, Pokémon, and more. Over time, the franchise has also developed a standard formula that incorporates many of these elements, but diverging from the norm can easily make a far bigger impact than simply continuing a tradition.

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