So I was wondering: what formats does Game Freak have in mind

>>32421136
>what formats does Game Freak have in mind when it comes to balancing new Pokémon
It doesn't. The most it will do is nerf a Pokemon if there is enough outrage about it. See talonflame.

>>32421141
I'm also talking about newly introduced Pokémon, not just changes for old ones.

>>32421136
>Does it consider Showdown
Of course not you fucking retard.

>Does it consider 6v6s and Showdown at all?
Good one

It's hard to say what they have in mind with the brand new Pokemon, a lot of competitive focused abilities but a lot don't. But as far as buffs and nerfs go they definitely look at their own format's data, they made a lot of good changes in SM for both singles and doubles

>>32421136
Obviously they consider official formats like VGC. Orangurus's existence is a example.

And they might watch official tournaments to know what mon they should nerf next.

>>32421164
I dunno man, they had that "Gen I competitive spotlight" or whatever that just recommended Smogon's OU mons and sets.

>>32421527
That's not Gamefreak

They consider VGC, and then they slam their head into a keyboard

>>32421136
gf doesnt cater to unofficial formats or elitists lol