There are plenty of villainous figures in Pokémon, often being crucial to the plot of the core games, but Generation 10 could benefit from breaking this long tradition. Every new Generation in Pokémon opens up countless new possibilities, from interesting new mechanics to new settings, Pokémon, and more. Over time, the franchise has also developed a standard formula that incorporates many of these elements, but diverging from the norm can easily make a far bigger impact than simply continuing a tradition.

There is no denying that some aspects of the next Pokémon games seem inevitable, like Gen 10 introducing another new battle gimmick to the franchise. At the same time, however, the franchise has also proven to welcome change and innovation over the years. There is more than one trend that promises to change Pokémon significantly if it continues, and more sudden changes are just as possible to keep the franchise feeling fresh.