Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Pseudo Legendaries Need A Break From Dragons
By now, the Pokemon series has developed a consistent pattern of Pokemon that players can expect to see introduced in new generations. From the initial 3-stage evolution starters of Water, Fire, and Grass types to legendary mascots that take pride of place on the box art, this tried and tested formula that most if not all Pokemon games follow has proven integral to the series' ongoing success. It brings a level of familiarity between games yet still remains distinct enough on its own merit, all the while creating an initial level of hype in the lead-up to new games like Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.
With Pokemon Scarlet and Violet edging ever closer to their release and anticipation building for which new Pokemon, forms, or evolutions, it's time attention is brought to the current Achilles' heel of the series: the Pseudo-Legendary Pokemon. Each generation brings with it at least one line of Pseudo-Legendary Pokemon, and to date, not a single generation hasn't gone without, but with the advent of Gen 9 on the horizon, it's time to see the flaw with the current trend of Pseudo-Legendary Pokemon.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Rumors Make for a Unique Type Triangle
The basic premise of Pseudo-Legendary Pokemon is that they are typically a 3-stage evolution Pokemon with a base stat total of 600. It was a fan-made term for lines of Pokemon that were usually stronger than most standard Pokemon but weren't classified alongside other legendaries, hence the name 'Pseudo-Legendary'. While there are additional factors such as experience when at maximum level, the general rule is that they are stronger than average Pokemon with 3 stages of evolution and more often than not evolve at unusually high levels compared to other Pokemon. At
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