Pokémon Battle System Could Embrace Real-Time Shifts, Yet Champions Keeps Turn-Based Legacy

Game Freak says future Pokémon titles may evolve battles beyond strict turn-based mechanics, using Legends: Z-A’s real-time approach as a blueprint, but Pokémon Champions is intended to preserve the classic turn-based system for longtime fans, with Winds and Waves expected to maintain the traditional style while other installments may experiment with new formats.