>>40402064This is literal, unironic cope.
Kanto sells because its Pokemon designs are flat out superior to new gen designs. That's it.
The Pokemon actually look like animals for the most part and don't deviate from overall design too heavily. The designs are simple yet unique. There's no ice cream Pokemon, garbage Pokemon, sandal Pokemon or whatever the fuck retarded shit they are coming out with these days.
There's no stupid gimmick like Gigantimax.
People like elegance and simplicity of design that still provides a challenge. Exact same reason people like Classic WoW over current retail WoW.