>>45106158Because we've moved past the basic coomer bait, and into more 'important' discussions.
>>45106144I just like the idea of being able to chat with Pokemon. Its cooler and more fun than them just being magical pets with little to no agency. Plus they'd still all vary in terms of intelligence. You're Slowking or Alakazam is still going to be leagues above what your Gardevoir, Raichu, or Infernape could do.
