Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Regional Forms Should Avoid Gen 1

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As Pokemon Scarlet and Violet'srelease date draws near, fans are eagerly further news about what new Pokemon they can catch in the ninth generation of games. Many are anticipating potential announcements for new regional forms and evolutions expected to appear in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. As these new games would be the fourth instance of regional variations being added to the series, expectations are high for what Game Freak can muster.

Originally introduced in Pokemon Sun and Moon, regional forms offered a fresh take on older designs, often overhauling the Pokemon with new types, evolutions, and lore. Both Pokemon Sword and Shield as well asPokemon Legends: Arceus helped to expand this further. However, given the majority of these new forms are being given to Pokemon from the first generation, there's a case to be made for the studio to move away from Kanto in Scarlet and Violet.

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Regional forms were immediately a hit among fans, the new concept likely taking inspiration from Sun and Moon's Hawai'i-based setting. Not only did these redesigned Pokemon offer a unique twist on old favorites, they fit well into the region's lore. For example, Exeggutor's new form adopted a more traditional palm tree look with towering height, while Marowak's redesign took inspiration from fire dancers. Dubbed «Alolan» forms, these were all exclusively given to Gen 1 Pokemon, which wasn't entirely surprising. Sun and Moon released for the series' 20th anniversary, and Game Freak had the challenge of ensuring fans would embrace the new concept with open arms.

When Sword and Shield were announced, fans were unsure if Game Freak would carry regional variations through