Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Reveal New Regional Variant for Wooper

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This morning Nintendo and Game Freak shared the latest video footage of Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet. The Pokemon Presents presentation dedicated a majority of its time to the two upcoming main series Pokemon titles, revealing new gameplay details regarding the upcoming RPGs. Just a few new Pokemon were revealed during the show, however. The list of new Pokemon includes the first Regional Form for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. Introducing Paldean Wooper, already jokingly being referred to by Pokemon fans as «Pooper.»

Like past Regional Forms inPokemon Legends: Arceus,Pokemon Sword and Shield, and Pokemon Sun and Moon, Paldean Wooper is similar to the original version but with some extra flair. In Paldean Wooper's case, instead of being a Water/Ground-type Pokemon, they're Poison/Ground-type. This is explained as the Paldean form of Wooper living on land instead of in water, where it uses a poisonous film to protect itself.

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Paldean Wooper is otherwise very similar to his original counterpart. Visually, Paldean Wooper is brown, and has differently-shaped antennae, but otherwise has the same large mouth and small eyes. Paldean Wooper will also have the Water Absorb ability, much like the original. Instead of Damp, however, it will have Poison Point befitting its new Poison typing.

There's currently no official word regarding whether Wooper's evolution will also have a Paldean form. Quagsire maintains Wooper's typing as a Water/Ground-type Pokemon. It wouldn't be a surprise at all if a Paldean Quagsire was also included in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet with a Poison/Ground type. It should be noted, however, that the rumor is Paldean Wooper evolves into an