Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's Leaked Fire-Type Monsters Are a Great Concept
When Gen 9 Pokemon games were announced, they took the Internet by the storm, with multiple Pokemon Scarlet and Violet fan art pieces and dedicated websites created soon after. The impact Gen 9 will have is likely to be noticeable, as Game Freak has shown over the years that fan-favorite features from new games tend to stay in the next ones, often perfected. This is not always the case, and some existing features, mainly battle gimmicks, do tend to be scrapped when a new generation launches, such as with Pokemon Scarlet and Violet employing the new Terastal phenomenon rather than Dynamaxing.
A staple of the series so far has been introducing Pokemon species that are exclusive to one of the two versions of the games, which makes it desirable to have friends who can trade the remaining creatures — or even purchase both versions, marketing-wise. In terms of gameplay, this is a cool feature that allows each game to have its own unique identity because even a version can differ from the other in terms of theme and setting, even if only a little. Pokemon Scarlet andViolet fans can't currently make an informed decision about which version to pre-order, but one recent leak addresses a new Fire-type Pokemon that allegedly evolves into two different creatures depending on the version being played.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Leaker Hints at Minecraft-Like Salt Monster
The most recent example of this logic comes from Pokemon Sword and Shield, which both featured Applin, only for the creature to evolve into either Flapple or Appletun based on an item available in just one version. In Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, it seems that a new Fire-type Pokemon may evolve into a flaming sword in one game or into a fiery warrior in the other, if this
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