The ninth generation of Pokemon that started with the release of 2022's Pokemon Scarlet and Violet has been a prosperous one for Game Freak and Nintendo, but fans of the franchise who have been around since its early years have also voiced plenty of criticisms regarding the titles. Having sold over 20 million copies in less than a year from their launch, the success of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet is inarguable, but that hasn't stopped many outspoken players from being disappointed in areas where the games may have fallen short. One groundbreaking feature of the past, however, could reinvigorate the perception of Pokemon moving forward into the next generation.