I'm pretty sure bede and Marnie won't debut as rivals of ash instead
We know that both of them become gym leaders in the end. I can see them appearing as gym leaders along with the old ones like with cheren rather than as rivals. Hop is either not going to appear or is gonna be late like hau. His role in the story probably goes to Gou [\Spoiler]
I'm pretty sure bede and Marnie won't debut as rivals of ash instead
We know that both of them become gym leaders in the end. I can see them appearing as gym leaders along with the old ones like with cheren rather than as rivals. Hop is either not going to appear or is gonna be late like hau. His role in the story probably goes to Gou [\Spoiler]
Technically I would argue Reshiram and Zekrom arent that much of a duo either. They are rarely seen together. But as in a Duo or legendary Pokemon in the region/games then I’d argue Ho-oH and Lugia were a duo because they are counter-parts of each other like most legendary duos
Impidimp: If it evolves all the way it becomes Jessie's brute. Grimmsnarl apparently fights with his hair according to his Dex entry. Jessie would love that.
Polteageist: James
Toxel: They get their own Electric type!
Purrsereker: It contrast with Alola Meowth it becomes TR's Meowth's loyal muscle. They'll go off on their own to do their own schemes sometimes.
Technically I would argue Reshiram and Zekrom arent that much of a duo either. They are rarely seen together. But as in a Duo or legendary Pokemon in the region/games then I’d argue Ho-oH and Lugia were a duo because they are counter-parts of each other like most legendary duos
It would be a huge missed opportunity to not have Giganatamax Meowth vs. it's Galarian counterpart or Perrsereker. Especially if TR once again get the new game mechanic like SM
I agree that it wouldn't be too surprising if the previous companions don't appear. When information about this series was first revealed, I was already skeptical about the odds of the previous traveling companions making cameo appearances, and my opinion on that hasn't changed since this series seems like it'll be more invested in showcasing Pokemon from the various regions more than on showing old human characters, at least from my perspective.
I’m assuming with the early Galar travel in episode 4-5, we’ll see Ash catch Grookey/Sobble before they head back to Kanto in like, episode 7 or 8 I’d assume.
Perhaps that’ll be how it’s set up, they go to one region for like 5 episodes, head to Galar for a few captures, head to another region, etc.
I’m assuming with the early Galar travel in episode 4-5, we’ll see Ash catch Grookey/Sobble before they head back to Kanto in like, episode 7 or 8 I’d assume.
Perhaps that’ll be how it’s set up, they go to one region for like 5 episodes, head to Galar for a few captures, head to another region, etc.
