Many low-tier Pokémon have received significant stat boosts, new abilities, and better typing to make them viable for the endgame. For example, Meganium is now a Grass/Fairy
All 807 Pokémon from Generations 1–7 are catchable within Alola. Legendary and Mythical Pokémon are integrated into the world, and many starters can be found in the wild early on. 2. Difficulty Overhaul Pokemon Photonic Sun Rebalanced
Weaker Pokémon are significantly buffed. Examples include Granbull becoming a Fairy/Fighting type and Midnight Lycanroc changing to Dark/Rock . : Enemy AI is smarter, and trainers utilize
: Enemy AI is smarter, and trainers utilize competitive-style teams with held items and optimized move-sets. : Enemy AI is smarter
Most Pokémon have received base stat increases , new abilities, or improved movepools to ensure they can compete in a higher-difficulty environment.
For those looking for a hardcore experience, check out the community-sourced Level Caps Spreadsheet for Nuzlocke runs. Recommendation: Pokémon Photonic Sun and Prismatic Moon
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