Lechonk Debuts In New Pokemon Scarlet And Violet Trailer, Pandemonium Ensues

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The second Pokemon Scarlet and Violet trailer has been released by the Pokemon Company, and along with a November 18 release date and some new gameplay, a few new Pokemon made their debut, including a pint-sized porker that already has the internet going ham.

The first new Pokemon shown was Pawmi, a tiny yellow Electric-type Pokemon (that isn't Pikachu) and «generates electricity by rubbing its cheeks, then it shocks its opponents by touching them with the pads on its forepaws.»

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The second of the trio was Smoliv--a «small olive» as its name suggests--which is a Grass- and Normal-type hybrid. The trailer showed the player catching a Smoliv without engaging in battle, suggesting the free-roaming mechanics of Pokemon Legends: Arceus will be returning in Scarlet and Violet.

The final new non-legendary Pokemon is the wonderfully-named Lechonk, a small Normal-type pig with dark skin. While the two legendaries Koraidon and Miraidon were eventually unveiled, it seems Lechonk is building a legend of its own, as the internet's reaction to its new swine soulmate has been fast and fierce.

Charizard has been my favorite Pokémon since I was a child… But that might’ve just changed. Lechonk is the greatest thing I’ve ever seen. pic.twitter.com/DTXXaBG98L

I WOULD DIE FOR LECHONK