Pokemon Scarlet and Violet newcomer Lechonk is already a hit
A new trailer for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet debuted this morning, showing off the new region, professors, and more. One Pokemon has made quite the impact though. The little Hog Pokemon, Lechonk, seems to have taken Pokemon Trainer hearts by storm.
One of several new Pokemon shown off in today’s trailer for Scarlet and Violet, Lechonk is a Normal Type Pokemon. It can use Aroma Veil and Gluttony, and can use its sense of smell to search out Berries.
As shown on the Pokemon Scarlet and Violet website, Lechonk is timid and fainthearted, but also strong. It will charge forward if startled, but is also largely built of muscle thanks to its constant search for Berries.
Not long after the trailer went live, social media flooded with mentions of Lechonk. At first glance, it’s a pretty adorable Pokemon, with an immediately endearing design.
Serebii Picture: Official artwork of Lechonk, a Normal-type Pokémon https://t.co/NWlAdn57aQ pic.twitter.com/g5JlrGJ9zG
— Serebii.net (@SerebiiNet) June 1, 2022
As fans quickly noted, Lechonk is a pretty clever name too. “Lechón” refers to a roasted pig dish which, if this is a Spain-themed region like it seems, is a fun play on words. Though we’re hopefully not eating Lechonk like we would Magikarp anytime soon.
Either way, it did not take long for the Lechonk fan club to kick into high gear. Memes immediately started rolling out, reacting to the reveal of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet‘s adorable new addition.
Lechonk fanclub starting now pic.twitter.com/vK2JQQiYSk
— Mabel (@NezzFinesse) June 1, 2022
me and my lechonk pic.twitter.com/7upelgRhWY
— 100T thwack (@THWACKIFY) June 1, 2022
And yes, fan art has also been rolling out pretty fast.
I love Lechonk #PokemonScarletViolet
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