Since Pokemon’s seventh generation, regional form variants of classic creatures have played an important role within the franchise. What started out as a quirky way to pad out the Pokedex of the Alola region, has continued to add depth to each subsequent location that Game Freak has explored. While there’s been no confirmation that the Nintendo Switch’s Pokemon Scarlet and Violet will have its own set of reworked Pokemon, it’s hard to imagine the studio ditching the idea any time soon.
If the list of apparent leaks that have popped up on the internet for Pokemon Scarlet and Violetare any indication, the inverse of that could be true. It’s worth keeping in mind that Game Freak’s franchise has always had a thriving 'Fakemon' community. As a result, there’s a high chance that most of the leaks that are doing the rounds online will eventually be disproved. Still, success stories from the past mean that it’s still worth exploring some of the alleged variants that could join the likes of Fuecoco and Lechonk.
How the Next Pokemon Legends Game Could Improve Regional Variants
With Pokemon Scarlet and Violet being only 4 months away from release, there’s been a noticeable increase in the number of leaks hitting the internet relating to them. Over on Reddit for example, a user by the name s_samuu recently posted an image that appeared to feature a regional variant of Generation 4’s Cherubi. Instead of being designed primarily around a cherry, though, this incarnation of the Pokemon was inspired by the grapes grown throughout Spain. While the in-game shot could prove to be real, fans should remain skeptical of it and all supposed leaks until Game Freak provides official confirmation.
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