Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Leaks Undermine Iono’s Big ‘Who’s That Pokemon’ Reveal
A teaser for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet asks the question «Who's that Pokemon?» but internet leaks have already given fans some significant clues. On the morning of October 12, 2022, The Pokemon Company International released a three-and-a-half minute video introducing Pokemon fans to a gym leader, who describes a Pokemon that sounds a lot like one previously confirmed through said leaks. However, all that was known is the Pokemon's type and that it resembles a frog. Fans now know Iono was referring to Bellibolt. Still, the video was a bit of a letdown considering the buildup to it.
Just one week after the «Jump Into a Paldean Journey» video, fans were given a familiar cliffhanger to hold them over before the next big announcement. In the heyday of the Pokemon animated series, commercial breaks would routinely ask the question «Who's That Pokemon?» featuring a black cutout of the outline of the Pokemon's image. Over two decades later, the tradition stands strong. The 9th generation of Pokemon games are set to release exclusively on Nintendo Switch in November. The buildup to these games has enticed fans with several elements of gameplay being revealed, but the Iono teaser has been hampered by leaks.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet: How Wiglett and Farigarif Lend Credibility to the Leaks
In the official video for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, Iono, the Levincia City Gym Leader, introduces herself to the masses through her VTuber influence show the «Iono Zone.» She poses a question to the masses: «Who is my partner Pokemon?» In a surprise for the Pokemon video game franchise, this is the first Pokemon gym leader to speak with a voice actor. Iono talks on her show about the weather and picnicking with Pokemon (two clear references to
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