>>31029597No, no they can't. But they can predict who is the most LIKELY to be popular and attempt to give them more focus time in order to drive the point home. You're a moron if you think GameFreak/Nintendo don't dump tons of money into focus groups and test surveys with kids to see what designs they like versus what they don't WAY before they ever actually announce the release. See Lucario and Greninja for examples.
>>31029530As a fellow fighting fag, shame on your for not liking aura doggo, but I do feel your pain. 