>>19698021The best conclusion I can come up with is that it allows there to be a wider variety of pokemon to obtain early on. Let's look at the Virbank Complex. Which would make more sense in the area before/at the second gym? Finding an Elekid, or an Electabuzz? That early on, Elekid is the more likely and safer candidate.
GF isn't just worried about the competitive scene, they need to take the main game into consideration too.