https://www.inside-games.jp/article/2019/10/25/125349.htmlhttps://jp.ign.com/pokemon-sword-shield/39213/preview/1https://www.gamer.ne.jp/news/201910250002/https://www.famitsu.com/news/201910/25185623.htmlJapanese Previews, famitsu is the meatiest and confirms GF intentionally lowering the amount of pokemon revealed.
the number of Pokemon introduced in advance is intentionally reduced. The reason is that everyone wants to enjoy new encounters and discoveries while playing on their own. This game is packed with the fun of “ Pocket Monsters ”, so I hope you enjoy it.