I Would Already Die For the Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Starters

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Pokemon starters are often a mixed bag. Some go down in history as adorable critters with little comparison, while others are just a bit wank. But for the first time in several generations, it seems that all three of the starting creatures are absolute bangers in Scarlet & Violet.

Sprigatito is a beautiful grass-type kitten who the internet has already transformed into a stoner thanks to the weed leaf-esque pattern adorning its head. I’ve already seen so much art of the creature smoking a blunt and even transforming them into a high school girl taking hot rips from a bong.

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Classic cat memes placing Sprigatito into the position of existing felines have also graced the online sphere, igniting creativity and causing a collective reaction that is easy to get swept up in. They’ll likely evolve into a sexy cat lady or a buff bodybuilder or something, so we should treasure this wholesome appearance while it lasts.

Quaxly is a duck. That’s pretty much it, and I think the simplicity of its design is why so many are downright smitten with them. They look like Donald Duck, sporting a fabulous mop of blue hair and a loving expression that shows they are clearly here to have a grand ol’ time. I like to think the hair is a hat instead, and it will fall off as they’re waddling into battle and there will be awkward yet adorable moments where it’s forced to pick it back up.

Fuecoco is a wholesome dinosaur boy who melts my heart, a fitting reaction given he’s a fire-type. His eyes are filled with innocence, while his gaping maw is ready to let out a massive roar or a loving yelp as he rushes towards his trainer for a loving cuddle. He’s so cute, sporting a pair of little