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I really don't like playing as younger kids like Elio or Chase. I prefer the mid-late teen protagonists like Calem and Hilbert.
>According to Matsumiya Toshinobu, one of the writers from Game Freak, Hilda and Hilbert's ages are set to be 16 at the beginning of the journey. This makes her and Hilbert one of the oldest protagonists to date during the start of the story.
>Unlike some other game protagonists, Calem is estimated to have began his journey at around his late teens. In the post-game of XY, Emma is 16, making Calem estimated to be around 17, due to his being older than Emma.
By having the protagonist be older, it makes more sense for you to get involved with the plot because you're someone who's likely old enough to drive already and take on responsibilities and because it creates the chance for slightly more mature sidequests.
