>>39977829Equal rights too humans? Yes and no. Most deserve similar rights to pets; freedom from abuse, right to life, freedom from neglect when captured, etc. Some Pokemon like legendaries and mythicals would have the legal protection of endangered species. In this case, they cannot be owned, captured. Etc.
Only Pokemon known to have intelligence relative or above human intelligence should be given equal rights under the law of any given state. Right to vote, "healthcare", etc.