>>27422243>doesn't needThat's not how that works
If a series does work within the time that makes a character significant, they should and it works in their favor for advertisement
Pokemon specifically doesn't have a main cast of characters which makes a specific situation
So it's biggest draw is using the popular Pokemon in that time
Which is why we got Pokemon Trainer cut off specifically for Charizard to be alone as well as Greninja to represent Gen 6