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okay since everyone is confused let me explain what it actually added.
>abilities
a new mechanic which increased the depth and planning of picking your team, both competitively and for travel.
>EVs and IVs
further separated the gap between competitive teams and casual teams.
>double battles
the base for the current vgc format
>A good mix of pokemon both with competitively and for overland movement and a good amount of gimmick pokemon not to much but not bland either.
>pokemon contests
the first side competition with this one taking nearly as much training as for battling
>RUNNING BOOTS
JESUS CHRIST IGNORE EVERY THING I'VE SAID THIS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT ADDITION TO THE GAME EVER.