With Pokémon Scarlet and Violet’s release, Redditor realises Pokéballs have avoided inflation for 26 years Leave a comment
Since 1996, Pokémon has been an almost idyllic universe for catching and training ‘mons without any real trouble. Sure, there’s the chaos caused by “organised crime syndicates trying to start global apocalypses,” according to Reddit user TheFoochy, but Team Rocket are the least of your troubles here.
As a young teenager let out into the wild with a single Pokémon, you’re already living rent-free. In Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, you only have to attend school for a few days before you’re left to roam freely, and even then, you don’t have to go back often. With no rent to pay, and no school to attend, you’re already off to a good start.
Thankfully, there’s also been no inflation in the universe of Pokémon across the last two decades either. Pointed out by Reddit user TheJesterofHyrule, since 1996, Pokéballs have remained at the bargain price of 200 Pokédollars. With that in mind, it’s also worth noting that Pokémon features free healthcare, free gyms, liveable habitats for ‘mons, free education, no poverty, and more.
