Pokemon Scarlet and Violet were first released a year ago, and while their initial reception was mixed due to several issues that are somewhat still present, the impact that Gen 9 will leave on the franchise is likely going to be massive. This is because Gen 9 games dared to defy some rules and traditions that had never been broken before, and this is a good thing for the series moving forward, especially after the success of Pokemon Legends: Arceus' different formula. However, there is a strange pattern going on between Pokemon Scarlet and Violet and their first and second expansions, and the missing element (or elements) could be a great way to tease more content to come for Gen 9 - be it a sequel or third DLC.