>>50607903It's a mechanic that can only be obtained in a single, obscure region, and the only way to get access to it is by finding a specific type of material, asking a Kahuna to make a Z-ring for you AND then either battle the Kahuna or complete some random task to obtain the a Z-crystal
Now compare it to Mega Evolution (where mega stones can be found in several well-known regions, you just need to look for them) or Dynamax (heavily-advertised gimmick in its home region, and which literally only requires a mass-produced glove and can be used by any pokémon)
