I really like these numbers! Tho i'd personally reduce the numbers of Ultra Beasts to 3. I dont want them gone since i really have grown to like them, but at the same time i dont want them to be a focus of the storyline again. Idk.In terms of Pokemon amount and distribution, I would like to see this:
- 50 brand new, original and standard pokemon. It seems to me that is the sweet spot for having a solid collection of original designs.
- 9 starter pokemon
- 20 cross gen evolutions. There have been no cross Gen evolutions for Gens 4, 5, 6 and 7. Go heavy in that direction with only a few from Gens 1-3.
- 10 legendaries. two trinities and two mythicals or some combination like that. I kinda liked the direction S&M was heading with the distinction that the Tapu quartet had.
- 8 new ultrabeasts. Incorporate returning ultrabeasts as well as allowing room for a few to be added in future games.
- 25 Regional Variants. Spread out through all generations. Although Gen 1 is shied away from.
- 12 new mega evolutions. Mostly selected from Gens 5, 6, and 7 but a few from gen 2 and/or 4.
- 17 hybrid pokemon. If two different species of Pokemon breed together they can make a hybrid pokemon depending on what pokemon and held item it is. Most of the hybrids are from cross gen pokemon as well. Some of the hybrids are single stage pokemon, others are pre-evos with branching evolutions into either of its parent's pokemon and others are brand new one or two stage lines.
This would add up to 151 new pokemon designs. However, I think by dividing them up this way. It allows for them to create a lot of designs that appeal to different fans.
The hybrid idea is really cool, i hope we get something like that eventually!