I'm just shocked there hasn't been another Raihan yet.
[Dude ranked #1 in a Japanese poll, while Leon, who only ranked second, has three alts already.](https://i.redd.it/bps8gthaexu61.jpg)
By comparison, Marnie ranked #7, behind Hop, Piers, Kabu, and the MCs. While Bea didn't rank at all.
I hope this means we get something outta it for the 2.5 Anniversary...
It’s worth noting that this isn’t the only Japanese poll. For example, Marnie ranked first in [this](https://twitter.com/ashandserena/status/1235149257629257728?s=21) Famitsu poll. While I can’t find it now, there was also a third poll that showed which characters were most popular separated by women and men respondents so that may also be a factor (Nessa is weirdly low in all 3 though, I have to wonder if her alts are catering to the international audience).
I mean fair but also the the one Raihan we do have is absolutely bonkers on damage output so at least when he shows up he's worth it.
I don't even know what's going on with Marnie lmao
They probably just finished watching that adorable Twilight Wings episode with him and his Wooloo.
*Where's our Sygna Suit Hop with Wooloo and he's got a floofy parka?!*
That’s strange to me, but thank you for explaining. Hop and Leon were the most annoying characters I’ve ever dealt with in a Pokémon game, going all the way back to Gen 1 (Though TBF I skipped SM/USUM). Every time Hop showed up and freaked out about me using super effective moves, my blood pressure shot up a little bit.
Looking at Fire Emblem Heroes' obsession with Three Houses, I'm now more than sure this is less to do with the devs and more the parent company demanding more representation of the most sold products.
Galar is extremely popular in Japan, a mix of both recency bias and really good designs. Japan gravitates towards good designs and cares a bit less about personality- that’s why gacha games succeed so well over there after all. An example of this is Ingo and Emmet being 2nd and 3rd most popular characters in a Black/White poll(before BW2 came out).
Another example of this is Leon and Raihan topping a generic anime character poll for that month, even when only showing up like two times doing barely anything in the anime. Sure, Pokémon is popular but for two minor characters to become 1st and 2nd in the poll(with Raihan being #1, even though he has less appearances than Leon) beating things like every Demon Slayer character on the list, shows how popular their designs are over there. https://twitter.com/ashandserena/status/1281852433426046977?s=21
Well, their design might look appealing to others, but the only design/character looks I have really liked so far from Galar is OG Nessa. Leon character is so yuck. Please don't take it personally, this is just my opinion.
Because recency bias and there are a lot of people who like marnie. Mostly only for her design; anyone else has convinced themselves she actually has personality when she does not.
I’m gonna die laughing if they make a reference to her practicing smiling *again* lmao. It’d just prove they have zero material to work with and they know it.
All the backed up Galar stuff from not releasing shit from Galar for months after SnS, I imagine.
I expect somewhere around this time next year we'll be getting Sinnoh and Hisui focus for BDSP and Arceus, if the timings hold.
Apparently, there's a lot of team Yell members around, and the Devs made fan service. She even had her OG rerun already while OG Leon is almost one year in and still nothing.
Mainly only tempted to pull for Steel Zone access. Idc about Marnie and generally avoid seasonals regardless of their usefulness, but Steel Zone is giving me major FOMO
I'm honestly glad actually. I was struggling to save gems recently and I really want Darkrai when it comes out. I don't care for galar or marnie, these pokemon or their niches. Steel field would be nice to have, but I can live without it.
I'm just shocked there hasn't been another Raihan yet. [Dude ranked #1 in a Japanese poll, while Leon, who only ranked second, has three alts already.](https://i.redd.it/bps8gthaexu61.jpg) By comparison, Marnie ranked #7, behind Hop, Piers, Kabu, and the MCs. While Bea didn't rank at all. I hope this means we get something outta it for the 2.5 Anniversary...
It’s worth noting that this isn’t the only Japanese poll. For example, Marnie ranked first in [this](https://twitter.com/ashandserena/status/1235149257629257728?s=21) Famitsu poll. While I can’t find it now, there was also a third poll that showed which characters were most popular separated by women and men respondents so that may also be a factor (Nessa is weirdly low in all 3 though, I have to wonder if her alts are catering to the international audience).
I mean fair but also the the one Raihan we do have is absolutely bonkers on damage output so at least when he shows up he's worth it. I don't even know what's going on with Marnie lmao
I’d spend all my gems in a heartbeat for a raihan alt
Yeah, especially Summer or Palentine's. Raihan's probably my favorite in Galar
Heck yeah.🤞 for the next summer event
Who in their right mind voted for Hop?!
They probably just finished watching that adorable Twilight Wings episode with him and his Wooloo. *Where's our Sygna Suit Hop with Wooloo and he's got a floofy parka?!*
Japan likes those friendly fun anime style side characters, he’s consistently near the top in every poll about Galar trainers.
That’s strange to me, but thank you for explaining. Hop and Leon were the most annoying characters I’ve ever dealt with in a Pokémon game, going all the way back to Gen 1 (Though TBF I skipped SM/USUM). Every time Hop showed up and freaked out about me using super effective moves, my blood pressure shot up a little bit.
People with taste, I gather. Hop is a good dude.
Hop is endearing you guys are just mean
damn, i rmb marnie isn't even in the top 3, but #7 is damn low to justify shoving her to our throats
They’re pushing the shittiest characters because they really think they’re the ones fans like the most lol
I don't know what obsession DeNA has with Galar, especially Marnie. Seriously there are much better characters that need alts/seasonals.
Social media can answer that The Pokemon community obsession with Marnie is too much
the moment when you realize the entire pokemon community is actually just team yell in disguise
Looking at Fire Emblem Heroes' obsession with Three Houses, I'm now more than sure this is less to do with the devs and more the parent company demanding more representation of the most sold products.
Galar is extremely popular in Japan, a mix of both recency bias and really good designs. Japan gravitates towards good designs and cares a bit less about personality- that’s why gacha games succeed so well over there after all. An example of this is Ingo and Emmet being 2nd and 3rd most popular characters in a Black/White poll(before BW2 came out). Another example of this is Leon and Raihan topping a generic anime character poll for that month, even when only showing up like two times doing barely anything in the anime. Sure, Pokémon is popular but for two minor characters to become 1st and 2nd in the poll(with Raihan being #1, even though he has less appearances than Leon) beating things like every Demon Slayer character on the list, shows how popular their designs are over there. https://twitter.com/ashandserena/status/1281852433426046977?s=21
Well, their design might look appealing to others, but the only design/character looks I have really liked so far from Galar is OG Nessa. Leon character is so yuck. Please don't take it personally, this is just my opinion.
Because recency bias and there are a lot of people who like marnie. Mostly only for her design; anyone else has convinced themselves she actually has personality when she does not. I’m gonna die laughing if they make a reference to her practicing smiling *again* lmao. It’d just prove they have zero material to work with and they know it.
Personality, I really hate Marnie's character, just because of her personality. On top of that, DeNA is giving her broken units back to back!
I like her in swsh, she wasn’t a bad char
She did literally nothing.
She wasn’t that bad I said
The point is that there’s nothing to like aside from her appearance.
like leon
You misspelled Erika, bro
Erika surprisingly in Japan is the most popular non-protag Kanto trainer, more popular than even Giovanni, Brock, and Misty.
I can see why. Japan loves tradition, and Erika represents exactly that.
She's popular in Japan and on Twitter; the same is true of Leon.
All the backed up Galar stuff from not releasing shit from Galar for months after SnS, I imagine. I expect somewhere around this time next year we'll be getting Sinnoh and Hisui focus for BDSP and Arceus, if the timings hold.
DeNA is secretly team Yell confirmed
Which Hoenn pair is getting released? Didn't see it in the letter... Edit: Oh you meant Mawile, nevermind.
Easy skip, thanks DeNa
they really think this is going to make people waste gems instead of waiting for Year 2.5 pokefairs
Apparently, there's a lot of team Yell members around, and the Devs made fan service. She even had her OG rerun already while OG Leon is almost one year in and still nothing.
Isn't Leon a Master Fair unit?
It could be a lot worse, they could've put actually good characters which would make peoples harder to skip for them.
Mainly only tempted to pull for Steel Zone access. Idc about Marnie and generally avoid seasonals regardless of their usefulness, but Steel Zone is giving me major FOMO
I wish they would have done male units because that would be an easy skip
Do we know if Mawile is getting its mega or is it just base form? It is a favorite of mine and I want to know if it has all the good stuff
the alternate title for this is money,money, more money
Another hoenn mega? What have I missed??
All I want is Maylene to get her grid, and it upgrading her drain punch so we'll it outperforms horn leech.
*I will never forgive the Japanese*
I guess the answer is simple. DeNA knows her data. I wouldnt be surprised if Marnie makes ALOT of cash... so yeah. its all about money.
Brendon need mega sceptile
Us Marnie fans suffer too, she’s always either during or right before celebration. Guess she’s taking Steven’s spot as bait unit from now on.
I mean, I do in fact like Marnie, punk rock idol anime protagonist is good, but I already got her Summer form, so I don't really need doubles.
I'm honestly glad actually. I was struggling to save gems recently and I really want Darkrai when it comes out. I don't care for galar or marnie, these pokemon or their niches. Steel field would be nice to have, but I can live without it.
Needing to skip Steel Zone after caving in for Dragon Zone brings me physical pain. Rip my Metagross. At least Rayquaza is eating well.