Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Sprigatito Evolution Leak Has Fans Worried

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The first three new Pokemon revealed for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet were the new starters that players will get to choose from at the start of their new adventure: the Grass-type Pokemon Sprigatito, the Fire-type Pokemon Fuecoco, and the Water-type Pokemon Quaxly. Two trailers have been released for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet so far, but Game Freak, Nintendo, and The Pokemon Company have yet to reveal much more about the starters.

At this point, the Pokemon Scarlet and Violet starter evolutions remain a mystery, though there are many theories and fan art imaging what they could end up looking line. When it comes to the Pokemon Scarlet and Violet starter evolutions, of particular concern is Sprigatito, as many Pokemon fans have expressed worry that Nintendo will turn the cat-like Pokemon into a bipedal creature with its evolution line. And unfortunately, if the latest leak is to be believed, that's exactly what's going to happen.

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This new leak comes from Riddler Khu, who has accurately leaked Pokemon Scarlet and Violet news in the past, usually in the form of cryptic teases and riddles. Someone on Twitter asked Riddler Khu if Sprigatito's evolution would be bipedal, to which they responded, «It stands up.» It's unclear if Sprigatito will become bipedal with its first evolution or of it will wait until it hits its final form, but fans will find out later this year.

While many Pokemon fans may not care if Sprigatito becomes bipedal, there are many others that don't want to see it happen. It really boils down to Pokemon fans feeling like quadrupedal starters becoming bipedal has become cliche at this point. This trend has been especially