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If you're going to make a pokemon clone, at least do it in such a way that protects you from a lawsuit.
I think the Pokemon niche can be challenged if you go the Stardew Valley route. Harvest Moon carved out a pretty decent niche but it, like Pokemon, fell short of its ultimate potential.
On the topic of Final Fantasy, FF Mystic Quest had a node based movement system for its overworld and you only controlled a sprite in dungeons, towns, and other specific locations.