I think the mod of this should add an any% to this due to the fact that it isnt similar to regular mc

Sure, altough there is not a HUGE difference, because you dont need any pokemon to beat the dragon

No but you most likely need to beat pokemon to get to the end

Well, yes and no. You will get ambushed a lot, but if your pokemon dies you don't respawn. So then it is a normal playthrough

I mean, you need to use your Pokémon to collect Blaze rods (or even powder) and Ender pearls from certain fire and physic types, so that seems like a big enough of an impact.