Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: Every Gen 9 Character You Need To Know About
The Pokémon Presents on August 4 gave Pokémon fans a deeper look into the upcoming Pokémon Scarlet and Violet game, including some of the non-playable characters that players are going to meet. The presentation also gave players an in-depth look at some of the new mechanics and gameplay for the upcoming Game Freak game. Many vital NPCs were introduced in the show.
Non-playable characters play a vital role in Pokémon games. Most games have a Pokémon professor who gives the player initial direction early on in the game. Typically, players will also have a close friend/ally/rival who introduces the player to the battling system in the games and tests their skills throughout the story. There are also gym leaders that the player must battle as they progress through the game.
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The latest Pokémon Scarlet and Violet news at Pokémon Presents has given fans a look at five new NPCs, along with some information on those previously announced. Unfortunately, only one of the eight gym leaders was covered, but hopefully, more information will come out prior to the release of Scarlet and Violet. Like many previous Pokémon games, the main NPCs all have their own backstories and personalities.
While only one gym leader for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet was revealed, quite a substantial amount of information was given about him. Grusha is the gym leader of the Glaseado Gym and specializes in Ice-Type Pokémon. According to the latest press release, Grusha was previously a professional snowboarder before becoming a gym leader. His partner Pokémon is the newly-added Cetitan, the Tera Whale Pokémon. Due to Scarlet and Violet's open world, players will be able to face Grusha at any point
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