Molly in Runaways Vol 2 #15 (2006): Pokémon suck
Molly in Runaways Vol 3 #4 (2017): This is my Pokémon collection
Marvel’s sliding time scale has reached a point where it had to adjust for Pokémon being cool with the kids again.
OR!
Molly was lying to Nico and trying to sound more mature.
“I am a COOL MATURE PERSON Nico I don’t play Pokemon pffffft”
(Later that day, hugging her Bulbasaur plush)
“I AM SORRY I SAID THOSE THINGS
please do not be mad”