Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's Brassius Shows the Surprise Value of Terastal

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As Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's release draws nearer, The Pokemon Company has been revealing more about the upcoming game, including a few of the Pokemon that gamers will get to see. This includes the three starter Pokemon — Quaxly, Sprigatito, and Fuecoco — and newcomers like Fidough. Regional variants also make a return, and players have already gotten a glimpse of Paldean Wooper. Plenty more Pokemon remain to be discovered, and finding them all over Paldea will be a bit easier thanks to the legendary Pokemon — Koraidon and Miraidon — that players will be able to ride.

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet also introduce a new phenomenon called Terastallization, and it has the potential to greatly impact battles. In Paldea, players will discover Terastal Pokemon, and they have the amazing ability to transform, changing their appearance, and sometimes even their Type. When used correctly, players should be able to pull a few surprises on their opponents, although they should also be on the lookout for rivals using Terastal Pokemon.

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Gyms Don't Seem to Use Terastallization Effectively

With each Pokemon generation, the series introduces new gimmicks to keep gameplay fresh and shake up the competitive scene. Many gimmicks of the later generations have involved Pokemon taking on different forms that make them stronger. Fans saw this in Pokemon X and Y, which introduced Mega Evolutions, and in Pokemon Sword and Shield, which features Dynamaxing. Trailers for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet have revealed that one of the gimmicks for this generation will be Terastallization.

Terastal Pokemon are found in Paldea, which is the Spanish-inspired setting for Scarlet and Violet. Pokemon who undergo Terastallization take on a