No.
No.
Not necessary.
This title is the successor to Pokémon Legends: Arceus, featuring an open-world design with real-time catching and battle mechanics.
Your choice should match your preferred playstyle: Litten, Popplio, Rowlet.
Master the Tri-Sync Method: chain three different moves in battle, rotate your active partner every 10 minutes, and use emotion interactions with type-matched Pokémon in designated zones.