Maybe Ike will be replaced with a character such as you have outlined?
I don't follow the Metal Gears all that closely myself - I've just had people cast doubts on his return because of the direction Metal Gear has gone in since Brawl (celebrity voice actors and generally a 'more serious' direction for the series overall).
Kamak wrote:I can see them trying to put Zoroark in there, the illusion ability itself is good enough to possible get some gameplay cred over Mewtwo and Lucario.
The question would be how to make it to where the other players aren't as aware of the illusion dickery.
I don't think Zoroark has ever gained the same popularity as Lucario* somehow - so I doubt its inclusion. I can see the benefits of the illusion ability - though it'd be tricky to execute to effect in actual gameplay situations.
Personally I think a returning Mewtwo would be met with more approval than a new Pokemon.
Not sure if Pokemon Trainer will return - at least not with the same Pokemon in his/her party (Could be G5 or even G6 starters, possibly).
*However, nobody cares about your
*AURA* anymore Lucario! Go back to the dog house!