Famitsu contacted TPC for further clarification regarding confusing statements on Let's go Pikachu/Eevee's conflicting info regarding online and this is the answer they received.
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So based on this information we can assume
-Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee will indeed have online functionality
-But Nintendo Switch;s Paid Online Subscription is indeed required to gain access to online.
-The game's online service will be different from previous Pokemon games and will have much more simplified online.
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Q. It was a story that "There is traditional communication battle / exchange", but is it okay if we recognize that it is a communication battle / exchange, such as being connected to people all over the world online?
A. Battle between the Internet and local communication Battle / exchange is possible. However, it is not a function such as battle spot (rating battle, free battle, online tournament, etc.), GTS, and miracle exchange until " Pocket Monster Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon " is a little more simple function. We will introduce the contents at a later date. In addition, in order to use the above function, you need to join Nintendo Switch Online, which will be officially started from September.
So based on this information we can assume
-Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee will indeed have online functionality
-But Nintendo Switch;s Paid Online Subscription is indeed required to gain access to online.
-The game's online service will be different from previous Pokemon games and will have much more simplified online.
Thought this was worthy for separate thread. Feel free to close the thread if it doesn't deserve its own thread.