>>50660711There was an entire dreamyard segment in the beginning of BW
That was unobtrusive, didn’t really demonstrate the mechanic to the same extent, and did not define the region in the marketing.
Same with Natures
>regionalsOkay that’s a staple without even being the same type of feature as the three gimmicks because it isn’t even a mechanic, temporary or not. They’re basically new designs, just like any new design. Alolans introduced them, Galarians made them more interesting by introducing regional evolutions and regional legendaries, and Hisuians made starters regional also, as well as making regionals in a game that isn’t a new generation.
