>>39652700>reinvigorates the meta with every titleNo it doesn't. Many of the top most used Pokemon in VGC are either already confirmed or Kantomons getting in from Let's Go Pikachu. About the only thing that might be cut is Lando and the Tapus.
>removes certain specialized Pokémon and allows new Pokémon to fill the gap that their stat distribution once filledLiterally just creating clones for no reason.
>was necessary for the future of the franchise because it's literally impossible for designers to keep on balancing 1000+ Pokémon for all movesetsThey already don't balance them so this is a moot point.
>can easily be dodged by buying Pokemon HomeHome is not a game.
>makes sense in the game's lore, as it makes no sense to bring Pokémon to such a cold regionYou can bring animals anywhere in the world. Just because an animal doesn't naturally live in a climate doesn't mean it dies instantly if it shows up there, especially if somebody is taking care of it
