The original games feature a long list of trainer classes (kinds of encounterable trainers) including Beauty, Biker, Birdkeeper, Black Belt, Bug Catcher, and that’s just a small piece of the Bs. The list goes on and on. Right now, Pokémon GO is about to add the first major addition to the game since the reveal of Level 50 and the addition of Seasons in late 2021 with the new Friend Referral system. However, just take a look back at 2020. Before that landmark year, there was no Buddy Adventure, GO Battle League, Remote Raids, Remote Raid Invites, or GO/HOME connectivity. Before 2019, there was no Team GO Rocket. In a relatively short period of time, Pokémon GO has entirely changed, adding more and more compelling new features. It has been quite a while since we’ve had a game-changing development, and the addition of permanent NPCs would be a perfect way to keep the game fresh.