Recently, Nintendo and The Pokémon Company were awarded a patent for a system related to summoning characters and auto-battling in games. This patent, US Patent No. 12,403,397, describes a mechanism similar to the auto-battling feature in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, where players can send Pokémon into the world to engage in battles automatically. Legal experts express concerns that this patent could restrict other game developers, but its validity may be challenged in court. The patent's claims could be deemed abstract, and prior games like StarCraft may invalidate it based on anticipation or obviousness. While the patent raises alarms, it may not be as threatening as it appears at first glance.