It’s a shame too, because there was a clear attempt at something different with Opal. Choosing Bede as her successor gives her a foothold in the story, but also erodes her own importance.

Head over to the first house on the left and speak to the person outside, insistent on becoming a Pokemon ... and find Bede in the middle of the road. When the cutscene is done and Opal has ...

The Pokemon Company revealed more details about Pokemon Sword and Shield today in a Galar Research ... The rivals are Bede and Marnie. Bede is a boy in a long maroon coat with curly hair.