How Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's Quaxly Stacks Up Against Past Water Starters
It has been a good year for Pokemon fans, not only because of the release of Pokemon Legends: Arceus. Gamers can also look forward to Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, the latest mainline entry in the series. In a first for the franchise, the debut trailer also revealed the three starter Pokemon: for fire-type fans, there is the big-jawed Fuecoco, grass-type appreciators will likely gravitate towards Sprigatito, and for gamers who need a water-type starter, there is the duckling named Quaxly.
The duckling has white feathers, blue feet, a yellow beak, as well as a blue tuft of feathers on its head that makes it look like it has a fancy hairdo. Traditionally, Water-Type starters have been a cute yet reliable choice, so Quaxly faces some pretty stiff competition from past generations. Fortunately, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's water starter's design packs plenty of personality.
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Pokemon Red and Blue, released in 1996, began what has become a multibillion-dollar global phenomenon. The idea for the franchise came from Satoshi Tajiri, who was inspired by his childhood insect collecting hobby. Upon release, the games were a success, and gamers fell in love with the idea of catching Pokemon and trading them with friends. The first three starters introduced were Charizard the fire-type Pokemon, Bulbasaur the grass-type Pokemon, and Squirtle the water-type Pokemon.
Squirtle's name is a blend of the word «squirrel» and «turtle,» and the reason for this is apparent in its design. The Pokemon resembles a turtle, and it has a hard shell that it can retract into. However, it also has a curly tail like a squirrel. Quaxly is a well-designed Pokemon, but it is pretty hard to compete against Squirtle's
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