>>48319226Because previously in Gen 8, any brand new Pokemon always had to evolve from a regional variant.
Mr. Rime has Galarian Mr. Mime
SirFetch'd has Galarian Farfetch'd
Obstagoon has Galarian Linoone
Etc.
If PLA followed this pattern, it would mean Wyrdeer and Basculegion would also get Hisuian Stantler and Basculin forms (Though Hisuian Braviary could evolve from a normal Rufflet, since it's a new form and not a new Pokemon).
