>>39051001Because compared to Gen 8, Gen 7 actually looks good.
>full pokedex is at least obtainable>added to battle system without taking awayJust like how compared to Gen 7, Gen 6 actually looks good.
>full national dex catchable in game>added a new type and new mechanic to the battle system without taking awayWhen gen 9 is "we didn't add any new pokemon and instead brought back 151 that weren't in gen 8's regional dex because you haven't seen them in years so it's like they're 'new' to you" you bet people will say "at least Gen 8 introduced new pokemon."
