17 Ocak 2020 Cuma
11 Ocak 2020 Cumartesi
Sayanora, Fairy-type!
Biggest change for Pokémon has been announced in January 9th, 2020, and it is not the new DLC. It is the fact that alongside Poison-type being integrated into Darkness, Fairy-type will cease to be in TCG and become integrated to Psychic-type.
This is a gigantic change to the franchise, as this confirms Fairy-type has failed to differentiate itself from other types, but it also confirms that DLC additions throughout the generations will be standard. Since each modern TCG expansion in the west contain around 185 Pokémon, this means there can be only 2220 monster cards per generation (185* 12 sets). For 890 Pokémon and around 200 forms this might not seem much, but with introduction new DLC, the amount of new Pokémon introduced per gen will likely re-increase to around 130-150 range, making the current situation unsustainable, unless dual-types become a metagame staple and not just a gimmick.
This also means there won't any other type that will get the same treatment as Dragon-type in Gen 9, but there will likely be another type reshuffling. Either Dragon and Steel being removed, or Rock and Ground becoming part of Metal.
Removal of Fairy-type from the TCG also means there will no longer be major Fairy-type Legendaries and Mythicals, as TCG will not be able to sell their cards as unique things.Any possible new Fairy-type Legendary and Mythical will now have to avoid Psychic and Ghost-types as part of their type combinations.
In that same vein, there likely no longer major Fairy-type introductions in subsequent generations. As Fairy-type is still lacking three unused type combos, this is a serious issue. This was already the case in Generation 8, as the absolute numbers of Fairy-types introduced in Gen 8 were considerably lower than Gen 7, even though bulk of them were fully-evolved Pokémon or Legendaries in the case of Zacian. This too will mostly end, with further emphasis put on Ice-types as the Dragon-busters in the video games.
For the new types in Generation 10:
This change also has for the new types in Gen 10. While they will still obviously come to be (as the amount of unused type combos are shrinking and may shrink further with the new DLC), instead of diversifying the lore of the franchise, the new types introduced will be derivatives of older existing types, and if Dragon and Metal remain until Gen 10, they will be showcased with the existing TCG types.
In this case, the long theorized Light and Sound-types are far more likely to occur, as Fairy-type failed to be the antithesis of Dark-type, with Sound-type likely being introduced to nerf Steel-types. If Dragon and Metal are still around, Light will likely be part of Lightning and Sound will likely be part of Colorless. If they are not, then they will be showcased with their own types and then reintegrated into other types two gens later.
How things will go will depend what TCG type changes will or won't occur next generation
This is a gigantic change to the franchise, as this confirms Fairy-type has failed to differentiate itself from other types, but it also confirms that DLC additions throughout the generations will be standard. Since each modern TCG expansion in the west contain around 185 Pokémon, this means there can be only 2220 monster cards per generation (185* 12 sets). For 890 Pokémon and around 200 forms this might not seem much, but with introduction new DLC, the amount of new Pokémon introduced per gen will likely re-increase to around 130-150 range, making the current situation unsustainable, unless dual-types become a metagame staple and not just a gimmick.
This also means there won't any other type that will get the same treatment as Dragon-type in Gen 9, but there will likely be another type reshuffling. Either Dragon and Steel being removed, or Rock and Ground becoming part of Metal.
Removal of Fairy-type from the TCG also means there will no longer be major Fairy-type Legendaries and Mythicals, as TCG will not be able to sell their cards as unique things.Any possible new Fairy-type Legendary and Mythical will now have to avoid Psychic and Ghost-types as part of their type combinations.
In that same vein, there likely no longer major Fairy-type introductions in subsequent generations. As Fairy-type is still lacking three unused type combos, this is a serious issue. This was already the case in Generation 8, as the absolute numbers of Fairy-types introduced in Gen 8 were considerably lower than Gen 7, even though bulk of them were fully-evolved Pokémon or Legendaries in the case of Zacian. This too will mostly end, with further emphasis put on Ice-types as the Dragon-busters in the video games.
For the new types in Generation 10:
This change also has for the new types in Gen 10. While they will still obviously come to be (as the amount of unused type combos are shrinking and may shrink further with the new DLC), instead of diversifying the lore of the franchise, the new types introduced will be derivatives of older existing types, and if Dragon and Metal remain until Gen 10, they will be showcased with the existing TCG types.
In this case, the long theorized Light and Sound-types are far more likely to occur, as Fairy-type failed to be the antithesis of Dark-type, with Sound-type likely being introduced to nerf Steel-types. If Dragon and Metal are still around, Light will likely be part of Lightning and Sound will likely be part of Colorless. If they are not, then they will be showcased with their own types and then reintegrated into other types two gens later.
How things will go will depend what TCG type changes will or won't occur next generation
10 Ocak 2020 Cuma
Aloha, Expansion Pass!
As of January 9th 2020, paid DLCs are now a thing in Pocket Monsters. Hallelujah!
I'm geniunely hyped for this, because alongside my associate Bolt the Cat from Serebiiforums, I've been waiting for DLC packs to replace the traditional third versions since Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon. Even though I know he and frankly I would too prefer a direct sequel instead, it was obvious GameFreak is unwilling to show that much effort. We also know DLCs were ultimately going to be introduced in Pokémon since Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon's director Kazumaso Iwao's statement regarding DLCs.
So, we need to establish a few ground rules here:
*This is likely going to the only Expansion Pass. BotW only had one Expansion Pass with VR compatibility being a free update, and Star Allies' had three waves of free DLC that only lasted a year. Nintendo does not like expanding the lifecycle of the game beyond that.
*Even though all 490 remaining Pokémon will likely be transferrable, they are unlikely going to be all catchable, besides Mythicals you won't be able to catch besides events. There will be a few missing transfer-only Pokémon, which should give us an idea about what will be the next games.
*It is extremely unlikely that this will be the only Gen 8 game, and it is rather unlikely it will be the only non-Let's GO mainline game.
*We know that Switch Pro is coming mid-2020, most likely around September-November 2020, which would tie in with Crown Tundra, BUT there is generally a new game shortly after or before a physical console release. Unless Switch Pro releases in Summer, which is unlikely as the Japanese fiscal year starts in April 2020, there should be a new physical game before April 2021.
*Mystery Dungeon remakes will utilize Mega Evolution, and since Kalos is coming later this year in Pokémon GO, it is probably safe to assume Megas will be coming for Pokémon GO as well, meaning the next game and/or next generation will have to reintroduce them. Since base Switch cannot render them alongside Gigantamax and Dynamax Pokémon, next games will likely be Switch Pro exclusive, like how Crystal was Color exclusive, whereas Gold and Silver were available in Game Boy.
With these ground rules established, there are few routes the cookie can crumble:
Scenario I: (most likely scenario, nightmarish)
2020: Expansion Pass
December 2020-March 2021: DPPt remakes (Pro exclusive)
March-June 2021: DPPt remake DLC
November 2021: Let's GO Crystal (Pro exclusive)
Scenario II: (unrealistic, but likely according to current standards)
2020: Expansion Pass
January-June 2021: Expansion Pass 2
November 2021: Let's GO Crystal (Pro exclusive)
Scenario III: (realistic, but unlikely according to current standards)
2020: Expansion Pass
September 2021: DPPt Remakes (Pro exclusive)
January-June 2021: DPPt Remake DLC
November 2022: Gen 9 (Pro exclusive)
Scenario IV: (extremely unlikely)
2020: Expansion Pass
January-June 2021: Expansion Pass 2
November 2021: Gen 9 (Pro exclusive)
Regardless how things go, Gen 9 will be more than likely Pro exclusive.
Stuff regarding how Gen 9 will be discussed after DLC is fully released and datamined
I'm geniunely hyped for this, because alongside my associate Bolt the Cat from Serebiiforums, I've been waiting for DLC packs to replace the traditional third versions since Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon. Even though I know he and frankly I would too prefer a direct sequel instead, it was obvious GameFreak is unwilling to show that much effort. We also know DLCs were ultimately going to be introduced in Pokémon since Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon's director Kazumaso Iwao's statement regarding DLCs.
So, we need to establish a few ground rules here:
*This is likely going to the only Expansion Pass. BotW only had one Expansion Pass with VR compatibility being a free update, and Star Allies' had three waves of free DLC that only lasted a year. Nintendo does not like expanding the lifecycle of the game beyond that.
*Even though all 490 remaining Pokémon will likely be transferrable, they are unlikely going to be all catchable, besides Mythicals you won't be able to catch besides events. There will be a few missing transfer-only Pokémon, which should give us an idea about what will be the next games.
*It is extremely unlikely that this will be the only Gen 8 game, and it is rather unlikely it will be the only non-Let's GO mainline game.
*We know that Switch Pro is coming mid-2020, most likely around September-November 2020, which would tie in with Crown Tundra, BUT there is generally a new game shortly after or before a physical console release. Unless Switch Pro releases in Summer, which is unlikely as the Japanese fiscal year starts in April 2020, there should be a new physical game before April 2021.
*Mystery Dungeon remakes will utilize Mega Evolution, and since Kalos is coming later this year in Pokémon GO, it is probably safe to assume Megas will be coming for Pokémon GO as well, meaning the next game and/or next generation will have to reintroduce them. Since base Switch cannot render them alongside Gigantamax and Dynamax Pokémon, next games will likely be Switch Pro exclusive, like how Crystal was Color exclusive, whereas Gold and Silver were available in Game Boy.
With these ground rules established, there are few routes the cookie can crumble:
Scenario I: (most likely scenario, nightmarish)
2020: Expansion Pass
December 2020-March 2021: DPPt remakes (Pro exclusive)
March-June 2021: DPPt remake DLC
November 2021: Let's GO Crystal (Pro exclusive)
Scenario II: (unrealistic, but likely according to current standards)
2020: Expansion Pass
January-June 2021: Expansion Pass 2
November 2021: Let's GO Crystal (Pro exclusive)
Scenario III: (realistic, but unlikely according to current standards)
2020: Expansion Pass
September 2021: DPPt Remakes (Pro exclusive)
January-June 2021: DPPt Remake DLC
November 2022: Gen 9 (Pro exclusive)
Scenario IV: (extremely unlikely)
2020: Expansion Pass
January-June 2021: Expansion Pass 2
November 2021: Gen 9 (Pro exclusive)
Regardless how things go, Gen 9 will be more than likely Pro exclusive.
Stuff regarding how Gen 9 will be discussed after DLC is fully released and datamined
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