1. For Shifters who were initially Pokemon, there's a bit of curiosity. Union will find a place for them, but they may have to go through some remedial education or other such things and they will never *quite* fit in since it'll be fairly alien. Ultimately, it depends on how well they integrate.
2. Yes, they are.
3. Functionally the same, it's all social so if you start Pokemon you won't have some of the knowledge and socialization of human to Pokemon shifters.
4. We allow a bit of variation if it makes sense but typically you'll learn their standard moveset, plus potentially picking up some Egg moves and eventually you'll be able to grab TM/HM moves as well.
5. TMs and HMs will eventually become available as plot events occur. They don't work on non-Shifter Enlightened
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2. Yes, they are.
3. Functionally the same, it's all social so if you start Pokemon you won't have some of the knowledge and socialization of human to Pokemon shifters.
4. We allow a bit of variation if it makes sense but typically you'll learn their standard moveset, plus potentially picking up some Egg moves and eventually you'll be able to grab TM/HM moves as well.
5. TMs and HMs will eventually become available as plot events occur. They don't work on non-Shifter Enlightened