I still don't even understand the point of Amiibos. I've had it explained to me before, but it just doesn't... make much sense. It's a figure... that you store data on... to... well that's just it, I don't get that part. What data do these characters need stored about them?
Not against it or anything, I just really outright don't understand it in the slightest. So what could they do with it in the Pokemon series...? I honestly have no idea. lol They're an absolute mystery to me.
On one hand they serve as collectable merchandize for both hardcore Nintendo fans, who have one more thing, they can brag aboout, and for those that like a certain character and who'd like to have it on their shelf; also kids can also use them as some sort of playtoy.
On the other hand, their ability to store data allows for access to locked content in Nintendo games, most notably being the newest SSB installation. It's kind of like DLC that can be used in multiple games, but with a physical representaion.
The main problem with Amiibos, though, is that Nintendo didn't market them right, which lead to certain smartasses to buy certain figures in high quantities, taking them out of the market and reselling them at a much larger price, which was not well received by a lot of people. There's also those people who just like to think of them being just some sort of a cash grabbing tool, by Nintendo.
But enough sidetracking...I really don't know, what use the figures could have in the main series, tbh. Creating one amiibo for every Pokemon existing, sounds a little bit too much and using them to unlock stuff ingame, borders to DLC, which is something, GF don't want to build into their games. There would also be a need of the game supporting non-Pokemon amiibos, or else there are going to be a lot of complaints, as well.