Pokemon Fans Have Theory About Scarlet and Violet Gameplay Gimmick

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Pokemon announced two new games that are coming to the Switch at the end of the year, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, during the Pokemon Presents that took place on February 27. As some fans have analyzed the trailer for the upcoming titles, it seems that a gameplay gimmick may have been discovered.

It is quite common for mainline Pokemon games to introduce a new gameplay gimmick, making each generation stand out. From the Mega Evolutions in Pokemon X and Y to Pokemon Sword and Shield's Dynamax, unique gameplay mechanics have become one of the most interesting aspects of the series over the years.

Image Compares Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Graphics to Sword and Shield

In the reveal trailer for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, fans noticed an interesting location that may hold the answer to what these games' gimmick will be. In a town, there is a rainbow Poke Ball surrounded by a circle that shows the symbol for each type of Pokemon. This has caused some fans to theorize that the new gameplay gimmick will involve switching each move between different types. For example, perhaps a Grass-type move, such as Razor Leaf, can become an Electric-type move, which would cause players to think of many different strategies that they couldn't have performed in previous installments.

This theory is strengthened by Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's starters, Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly, which many fans compared to previous starters of different types when they were revealed. Fuecoco is a Fire-type crocodile, reminding many fans of Totodile, a Water-type crocodile that was one of the starters in Pokemon Gold and Silver. Similarly, Sprigatito's design has a lot in common with Pokemon Sun and Moon's Fire-starter, Litten, as they are both cats. As the