Irrefutable proof, Gamefreak steals from us.

They already did this back in Gen V. A tuxedo squid made the roster and everyone loved it, then two weeks later Malamar is announced.

>Ghostly otherworldly jelly girl with plot purpose
>Grunts are go getters and "the good guys"
>Team leader is a pompous woman who comands and controls others to do work for her

The similarities are too fucking uncanny now.