Which Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Starter Is The Cutest

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Trailers for the Gen 9 Pokémon games, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, have introduced a variety of new, interesting, and adorable Pokémon. So far, eight new Pokémon have been shown in trailers, including the games’ starter Pokémon and box art legendaries. Fans have already begun discussing the final evolutions for the starters, what abilities they may have, and of course, which is the cutest.

There are a variety of new Pokémon appearing in Scarlet and Violet, and as usual, players have a lot of opinions about them. Most of the new designs are colorful, veering heavily toward being based on real animals, though some (such as Scarlet and Violet's Legendary Pokémon for each version) are a little more creative — and divisive. Even so, the revealed starters are an exceptionally cute bunch, and the battle for which is the cutest rages on.

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For some concrete evidence, aside from just looking at Twitter and forum posts, a Reddit poll that appeared on the Scarlet and Violet subreddit on June 30 asked Pokémon fans which of the new Pokémon they felt was the cutest. Over 24 hours, 764 votes were cast, enough to get a general feel of the fanbases feelings towards the new Pokémon. Coming in dead last was Quaxly, a water-type Pokémon resembling a duckling. Quaxly’s self-assured grin and feathers stylized like a pirate hat were enough to net it a few fans, it gaining 68 votes, but were not enough to keep it from last place.

Fuecoco, a fire-type crocodile, gained almost double Quaxly’s votes, earning 133 votes before the poll closed. Fuecoco’s simple expression and goofy smile may have contributed to its success. Interestingly, Fuecoco’s stem-like protrusions on top of its