Pokemon Scarlet and Violet: Predicting the Starters' Final Typings
The announcement of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet during today's Pokemon Presents took the Internet by the storm. While Generation 9 games were rumored to come this year, the counterargument of Pokemon Legends: Arceus releasing a month ago was valid. Yet, Game Freak has apparently been operating with multiple teams, meaning it can still have Generation 9 games in the holiday season of 2022. During today's presentation, Nintendo also revealed the three starters for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet: a cute Grass-type cat with a leafy tail, a lively Fire-type crocodile with apple (or pepper) features, and an adorable Water-type duck with a blue hat.
Starters are among the most sought-after Pokemon in any game because they are often unique, and they are also the very first friends that players meet on their journey. While many choose their starter based on the Pokemon's looks and themes, others care about the critter's typing the most, especially if a second type is added to the Grass/Fire/Water base when the Pokemon evolves. Pokemon Scarlet and Violet are likely not going to be any different considering they will also be the very first fully open-world titles in the series, and choosing the right starter could make all the difference when version-exclusive Pokemon exist.
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It's going to be awhile for players to finally learn what the starters will look like when they evolve, and it's possible that the final evolutions will not be revealed until after the games are released. As such, what Pokemon fans can only speculate about the starters, their possible evolutions, and their type combination — which are often a telling factor in how good a specific Pokemon can be in competitive
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