One Pokemon Episode Predicted a Huge Game Mechanic Decades Early

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By Samantha King

Published 3 days ago

An episode from Pokemon: Indigo League, the very first season, set a precedent for one major game mechanic long before it was developed in-game.

The first season of the Pokémon anime introduced giant Pokémon, setting a precedent for the Gigantamax mechanic.
Pokémon: Sword and Pokémon: Shield introduced the Gigantamax mechanic in 2019, but giant Pokémon existed in the franchise before that.
Team Rocket's short-lived theme park featuring giant Pokémon could have been a successful business venture if the animatronics weren't easily destroyed.