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Before SM released, I had this theory about PWT coming back, so I dug it out and I'll repost it
>So Alola was partially chosen to be Hawaii because the Pokemon World Championships are often held there, and we know Sun and Moon wont have traditional gyms or a league.Why does Alola decide to form a league now?
>Maybe because the Pokemon World Championships are taking place in Alola that year in game. They've even been referenced in game before like an NPC in the Battle Resort saying he cant wait to compete in the next one.
>It could be like the PWT but expanded to include elite 4, Frontier Brains, Notable trainers, (Wally,Zinnia,Eusine,etc.) and maybe even other playable characters. Having all these notable characters come together for a massive tournament and vacation would be a great tie in to the 20th anniversary and be how it "all comes together"
>I think the Artificial Island will be the spot where the World Championships take place. We had the backpacker in XY say his region "had a facility you wouldnt belive" Maybe he was referring to the Island, a massive resort where the trainers stay and the tournament is held. It could be like a mix of the Battle Frontier with several facilities and the PWT where you compete with the old characters, along with a hub area like Mauville City where you can find shops with move tutors and such.
This was before we knew what the Aether Foundation was, but they could still use the same idea on another new island
>It could give the main character a really great story too, He moves from his home region to Alola, having to leave his friends and give up his dreams of being the very best like no one ever was since theres no league, until he is noticed by Tapu Koko and learns about the World Championships and first Alolan Leauge from Kukui and Hala, he trains hard, battles Team Skulls and conquers each of the island challenges, until it's time for the tournament where he's become strong enough to compete with the best them.
