I didn't realize their time was so short, I thought I remembered them being around significantly longer.

  • Parent [none/use name]
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    3 years ago

    Like when kids become angsty teenagers or totally a different personality?

    • NephewAlphaBravo [he/him]
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      3 years ago

      Puberty seems like a good analogy. It's jarring because it's instantaneous, but it's not like their brain gets wiped clean in the process. Other people have mentioned the show's charmander turning into an increasingly rebellious shithead, and the games describe some evolutions as having drastic behavior changes.