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Pokemon Champions producer explains how they decide which Pokemon to include
Pokemon Champions producer Masaaki Hoshino explained in an interview that Game Freak's Shigeki Morimoto is consulted on which Pokemon are included in the game. The development team prioritizes Pokemon that are easy for new players to understand and battle with, with plans to carefully introduce mechanics like Mega Evolutions and Terastallization.
Pokemon Champions producer on how the team is deciding which Pokemon to include in the game and more
Pokemon Champions producer Masaaki Hoshino discussed the game's development, including the criteria for selecting which Pokemon are included and how special mechanics like Mega Evolutions and Terastallization will be implemented. The team is prioritizing ease of understanding for new players, with a focus on Pokemon that clearly demonstrate battle strengths. The game is available on Nintendo Switch.
