I'd love to get into an argument about the sword, but I'd rather this not be a huge discussion on Ageislash-just know that the majority of the points came from battle usability (because if you didn't know Ageislash was boss in a fight, you really don't know about Ageislash period). On the 'Gamefreak running out of ideas bit,' however...Just talk to Grace. Prepare to get your ear argued off, but just chat with her. She's already stated how that argument basically holds no water whatsoever, and though I can't remember it in full, she made a point I can't remember. Based around fanartists and fakemon already made, or something along those lines. Can't remember in full.

And if you must know, though the amount of inter-connectivity is surprisingly low, yes, the two interconnect. MACHOKARP came from here first, just to prove a point.

And Silveos...Yeah, again, I left out a LOT.

NOW LET'S GET BACK TO KILLING STUFF TO DEATH!

...Do we have any leads?