However, although Ash has only one companion this time, we shouldn't forget that they really promote the co-protagonist aspect in this season with Ash focus on battling and Go focus on catching.
It is pretty possible they want Ash to have 6 Pokemon early in the season, so he could focus mainly...
In fact, they are not implying Sobble and Grookey will appear.
They are asking what of these Pokemon will hatch from the egg. Sobble and Grookey are between the options, but the most likely it is Riolu.
It is true that the presence of Pokemon in the anime helps to increase the popularity and promote the merchandise (at a higher level than the presence in this).
That said, being members of the main cast does not always promote them so much. This season can be even worse in that regard for...
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