Every new generation of Pokemon games brings something exciting to the table, including a new set of Pokemon to find and capture. Fans tend to choose favorites early on with the reveals of every new game, and Pokemon Scarlet and Violet is no different.
When Game Freak and Nintendo revealed new Pokemon coming to Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, one Pokemon in particular took the internet by storm. Fans have been professing their love for Lechonk since it was revealed to the world, and it seems the fan fervor hasn't died down yet.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Fan Has Interesting Theory About Lechonk's Evolution
Lechonk isn't a Pokemon Scarlet and Violet starter, but it's become hugely popular nonetheless. The Normal-type Hog Pokemon has charmed fans not only with its cute appearance, but also its name; largely a play on the name of the cuisine Lechon, it also sounds like 'Chonk,' which is frequently used by internet users to refer to cute, overweight animals. Reddit user Cisfire showcased their fan fervor for the Hog Pokemon with a custom bumper magnet.
The bold Pokemon Scarlet and Violet bumper magnet is simple in design, which should help it to stand out on the road. Lechonk can be seen next to text simply saying «Honk if you'd die for Le Chonk,» putting a space in the center of its name to emphasize the secondary pun. Fans in the comments were quick to voice their love for the Pokemon, with one response indicating that they'd honk gaining several upvotes.
There's still a few months to go before fans will be able to get their hands on Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. Not a whole lot has been revealed about the game since its most recent teaser, but that was packed with enough Pokemon, new NPCs, and the revelation of new gameplay
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