Why Pokemon Gen 1 Shouldn’t be the Only Outlier in The Series

Pokemon games often come with their own gimmicks and unique takes on existing mechanics, which is a great way to build upon solid foundations while also trying to achieve something new or even ground-breaking. Gen 9 may be the ultimate example of this, with Pokemon Scarlet and Violet breaking multiple traditions that had been there from the very beginning of the series, such as line-of-sight trainer battles and tall grass random encounters both being removed. However, while every new mainline game tends to do something peculiar that makes it stand out from past entries, there are also Pokemon games that remain unique in one characteristic that is never found again in other titles.