Pokemon you catch in the main games (Sword/Sheild, Scarlet/Violet, Arceus, and ZA) are then transferred to Home for storage/trading or Champions for battle. I should have done a better job explaining but what I mean is that this notion of Pokemon not being able to sell well on Switch 2 bevause it doesn't look as good as other games on Switch 2 will backfire because thats not what sells this ip. Its a new pokemon game on Nintendo's newly released platform and it has a bundle. Switch 2 will lead. Framerate/resolution matter but not as much as you think because the majority of gameplay is in the battle whether its the storyline, PVE (terrain raid battles, or PVP. 

Although now that I think about it, the framerate/resolution will matter more in this game because we control the pokemon now in battle. Can't believe I forgot about that. That pushes Switch 2 even further actually due to the better performance.

My gut feeling is that if another mainline Pokemon releases within a year: Switch. If another mainline Pokemon is 2+ years away: Switch 2.

Or, put another way, the Switch version is going to have a huge advantage Q1, but sales will drop like a rock straight after that. Switch 2 will have a significantly more modest launch because of the small install base, but it'll have a good attach rate and will keep selling consistently until the next Pokemon launches.

Still not explaining why Switch 2 will be the leading platform. If the average Pokemon fan doesn't care for graphics or performance, why would they spend 500 USD when they can spend only 80 and play the game in a console they already own? 

Its the same reason why we see it on the other consoles when a new platform releases. Its a new game on a new console and the appeal of Pokemon is in the creatures and nothing else. The other stuff people mention will never be a detriment/hinderence. The bundle will lead to this as well and some how people have forgotten that Pokemon is Nintendo's biggest opener, so this notion of people will not show up day one in droves because its "casual" doesn't fit. Switch 2 will be the biggest beneficiary because of all of this.

What i think the Legends Z-A bundle indicates is that Nintendo/Pokemon Company wants to move as many Pokemon fans to Switch 2 as quick as possible because Gen 10 is likely to be a Switch 2 exclusive release late 2026. We are also likely to see a gen 10 Switch 2 bundle happening as well to make the Switch 2 sell like hotcakes during the 2026 holiday season. I think Nintendo will go for bundles for all their tentpole releases this gen due to the price concerns they have and make as many people as possible jump into Switch 2 by attractive bundle offerings.

Let's Go sold 3 million units with a system 1 and half year old that already have sold over 23 million units. Arceus sold 6.5 million units in a week, because the userbase was bigger 

Switch 2 userbase during Pokemon launch will be closer to 10 million. Even if every Pokemon fan wanted to get it on Switch they literally couldn't because of lack of stock 

Switch 2 is facing an uphill battle here. The only way for Switch 2 version sells more is either this games flops, or people withhold of buying the game now to get Switch 2 version later, something Pokemon fans usually don't (they usually buy at launch) 

Switch 1 version will outsell 2 version on at least 2:1 at launch (expect another 6 million+ launch here)

Legends ZA might have longer legs on Switch 2 for the year of 2026, but I'm sure a mainline title is coming next year. This will cut Legends legs for good 

Pokemon is an IP with a very high kids and teenage userbase. Those people don't have huge disposable income to buy system quickly like working adults

The reason why this game is cross gen instead of next gen exclusive is because not everyone can get a copy of Switch 2 to play this game

I agree with a next mainline game coming in 2026. I think Nintendo expect this next mainline game to be released with a userbase closer to 35 million consoles

X&Y sold 4 million+ at launch with a 35 million userbase. Nintendo is targeting something similar here I think 

Let's Go was a remake and underperformed in Japan. This is a new Legends game, so Pokemon fans are hyped for the new megas. I do think the bundle will play a major role in shifting Pokemon fans into the jump because it will be like a second launch for Switch 2 since it starts the holiday season. We will see. Im also not too sure on next gen being ready next year. I hate to say it.

Question is - Will it be a GOOD Pokémon game?, lately the games have been mediocre at best, a far cry from their fantastic Gameboy days.

While poor graphics may not be a dealbreaker for the Pokémon crowd, there's still been a lot of annoyance among the player base regarding the IP's technical flaws on Switch 1, to the point where I can see a fair few folks opting for Switch 2 just for the chance to finally play a modern Pokémon game with decent performance.