PvP

If it's the same battle system as we have now, slow fast moves and fast charge moves are probably going to be the preference. Slow charges like Outrage, Shadow Ball, Solar Beam etc. will be completely worthless because the opponent can dodge them easily.

Other interesting factors would be whether it's DPS or TDO-centric and how switching works. The PvP tierlists would look very different depending on how it is. Regardless, I'm not too optimistic about the whole thing if they don't introduce any new complexity to the battle system. A tapfest to compete in which one deals damage faster or several minutes of Blisseys, Lugias, Ho-Ohs trying to outlive each other both sound to me like I want nothing to do with it.

I disagree, in the current battle system you would want dodgability and bulk above all other. This translate to a fast quick move and a fast Charge move. Pokemon like L/BS snorlax, DB/DC Dragonite/latios, WG/AT vape will be monsters.

I'd like it if the selection of your team was somewhat random, to offset some of what someone above called "whoever has the biggest sword wins".

For example, they could have the players set up 5-6 teams, but the 5-6 teams had to be made up of 30-36 distinct pokemon (no repeats). Then, when the player entered a PvP battle, one of these 5 teams is randomly selected. It would force you to spread your best pokemon around, would prevent people from making teams of 6 blisseys, wouldn't waste time waiting for someone to select a team, and even if you only battled with a few people, it would make that somewhat unpredictable

I think Blissey is going ot be the best for PVP, if its anything like any kind of battling game against other players, survival's the most important thing, and Blissey can largely one for two/one and a half even machamp. I expect tankier pokemon will be better for this

They did not say it will be before the end of the year. Read the quote again.