Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Rooster of Barcelos Theory Explained

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Ever since the official reveal of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet at the very end of the latest Pokemon Direct event, fans have been speculating about what sort of Pokemon the new region might contain. The first look trailer at Pokemon Scarlet and Violet revealed only the new starter Pokemon, as well as a look at the game's open world concept and the design of the playable protagonist. Although the games are slated to release later in 2022, fans still know very little about them.

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, which will introduce the ninth generation of Pokemon, will take place in a region that seems to be inspired by Spain, given the dress style of the protagonist and the prominence of design elements such as windmills and open, rolling fields. The three starter Pokemon include Fuecoco, a Fire-type Pokemon based on an alligator, Sprigatito, a Grass-type hybrid between a cat and a plant, and Quaxly, a Water-type duck. While no other new Pokemon were shown, the trailer did feature several Pokemon from previous games, including Meowth, Magnemite, Pelipper, and Stonjourner.

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Now, fans have discovered what may be a clue to an upcoming Pokemon hidden in an old interview with Game Freak director Junichi Masuda. During a trip to Portugal with game designer Shigure Ohmori, possibly to conduct research for the upcoming titles, Masuda stated that the folktale «The Rooster of Barcelos» would make a good concept for a Pokemon. As a result, fans have begun to speculate that a rooster Pokemon might appear in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. Masuda himself liked a tweet referencing the interview, adding further credence to the theory. The «Rooster of Barcelos» concept also pairs well with the existing