'Leaked' Image of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Regional Tauros Appears Online

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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet are a little over four months away from release, and many are hoping Game Freak begins to show more and more of the game. It’s received two trailers so far, revealing the legendary Pokemon Koraidon and Miraidon, the four-player co-op functionality, nonlinear progression style, and far more. In the meantime, there have been plenty of rumors and leaks (fake and/or legit) that have circulated during this time.

For example, Riddler Khu has hinted toward Fuecoco’s evolution, as well as other elements of the games, several times. Riddler Khu is perhaps the only leaker in the Pokemon space who should be trusted, given their track record covers all the recent games accurately, includingPokemon Scarlet and Violet’s starters. However, there are plenty of fakes that circulate too—including one of a Sprigatito evolution that turned out to be a modded Obstagoon.

Evidence That Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Are Inspired by Spain

Now, a new “leak” has begun circulating the internet, showing off a new regional variant for Tauros. Given how bulls are tied to Spanish culture and Pokemon Scarlet and Violet are based on Spain/the Iberian peninsula, it would make sense to give the Gen 1 bull Pokemon some love. An image has circulated around several social media sites, seen on Reddit below, showcasing a new form for Tauros.

This form seemingly shifts Tauros from a normal type to a dark type, with dark fur, gold and red adornments including their horns, and eerie red eyes. It looks like a super cool regional variant for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet; however, fans should be aware—if they see this post anywhere online—that there’s a good chance it’s fake.

First off, it appears on a Switch screen, meaning someone would need to