>>50444577I think we could lose Pichu without much complaint.
Incineroar could, too. Like Greninja, but without the staying power.
Jigglypuff too, though the Melee-nostalgic crowd wouldn't like that.
We've lost Pokemon Trainer w/ Squirtle and Ivysaur before, we can again.
Mewtwo's been cut before too, but there was a reason he was the first Smash 4 DLC.
Lucario's *the* shillmon. Would be hard to see him cut.
Greninja's *the* most popular Pokemon in the world. Another hard cut.
There's a reason Charizard from KANTOOO came back without Pokemon Trainer.
And of course Pikachu isn't going anywhere.
As far as newcomers, gotta look at unrepresented Gens, plus what lies ahead in Gen IX.
>HoennSceptile's the most popular starter, though Blaziken isn't far behind. Gardevoir's a bit higher due to coomers.
>UnovaChandelure's the number one, and Pokken showed it has move potential. Shillmon Zoroark's not far behind though.
>GalarCinderace is the Galar Shillmon, Zacian's the most popular Galar Legendary, and Dragapult's the most popular.