The Pokémon Company has revealed a controversial rule for its upcoming title, "Pokémon Champions": only the final evolution mon will be playable at launch. The decision instantly became a hot topic ...

Pokémon Champions' producer Masaaki Hoshino says only "final evolution" Pokémon will be available at launch, possibly with exceptions for some like Pikachu and Eevee.

An interview with the producer of Pokemon Champions revealed that the game will only have final evolutions of Pokemon.

Pikachu is the most immediately recognisable Pokémon in the world, and fans are desperate for the return of its secret evolution.