Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Give Official Introduction to Wiglett

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The newest video from Pokemon Scarlet and Violet officially introduces a brand-new Pokemon in the Paldea region, Wiglett. The Pokemon Company had previously revealed the eel Pokemon inspired by Diglett earlier this week through a fake webinar to mixed reactions. While many liked the cutesy design of the Diglett variant, others were critical of Wiglett for being an entirely new Pokemon, rather than a new regional variant of the classic creature. Now, the official Pokemon YouTube has given a formal introduction to the newest member of the franchise's roster.

The official video titled «Wiglett Knows How to Make a Splash!» shows off the newest Pokemon coming to Pokemon Scarlet and Violet in a beach-side setting. The reveal confirmed Wiglett to be a Water-type Pokemon showing a Wiglett interacting with a Diglett along the beach, as well as some animations Wiglett has including shrinking back into its hole. The video also shows off some of Wiglett's battle animations, swinging its elongated body around as an idle animation and thrusting its head forward to attack.

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Wiglett has seen largely mixed reception since its reveal with many fans criticizing The Pokemon Company for Wiglett's design. Wiglett has sparked significant discussion from fans about regional forms versus «regional fakes,» with many feeling that Wiglett's design sets a bad precedent for the future of Pokemon's unique designs. Little information has been given about Wiglett as of yet.

Wiglett becomes the newest member of a handful of new Pokemon already shown from the introduction of Pokemon's Paldea region in Gen 9. Previous reveals from Pokemon Scarlet and Violet have shown off the game's two cover