>>58833948Aren't they night only? They're basically a mechanical showcase. They aren't really showing any mechanics by just showing off the Pokemon as is without added context. Plus having a Hoothoot wouldn't change Falkner from being a shitter, he's positioned too early in the game to be a threat to anything other than Chikorita players, who are basically forced to use a Geodude/Onix to deal with him while at least Charmander players have real options
If Falkner were pushed back a little having a Hoothoot along with his Pidget and Pidgeotto would suffice. Bugsy has a similar issue, all the new Bug types outside of the shitters are TOO good so they wouldn't work on his team. It's funny when you think about it, but the girls are the only Gym Leaders that are sporting the new mons in GSC
