Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Trailer Shows Off New Pokemon Fidough and More

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Trailer Shows Off New Pokemon Fidough and More

The Pokemon Company has shared a new trailer for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, providing another look at the upcoming Nintendo Switch games ahead of their November launch.

Among other things, the trailer showcased a handful of new Pokemon that players will meet in the game, including Fidough, a fairy-type puppy Pokemon made of dough. We also got a glimpse at a new regional variant of Wooper, as well as a new ice-type whale Pokemon named Cetitan.

Beyond the new Pokemon, the trailer also offered a closer look at the games' setting, which we now know is called the Paldea region. This is the first fully open-world backdrop in series history. Players will be able to freely explore Paldea while riding atop Koraidon or Miraidon, the legendary Pokemon that grace Scarlet and Violet's covers.

Both Koraidon and Miraidon will be able to transform so they can cross all kinds of terrain, including swimming across expanses of water and gliding through the air. This versatility will come in handy, as the Paldea region is vast and geographically diverse.

Map of the Paldea region — The Paldea region.
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Finally, the trailer gave us our first look at Scarlet and Violet's signature new battle mechanic: Terastallizing. Similar to Mega Evolution and Dynamaxing, this lets your Pokemon undergo a temporary transformation during battle, in this case giving your Pokemon a jewel-like body.

Every Pokemon found in the Paldea region is capable of Terastallizing, and each has a Tera type that it will become when it undergoes the transformation. Most Pokemon's Tera types will match their standard ones, but some have a different Tera type. For instance, while Eevee's Tera type is typically normal, it's possible to catch an Eevee whose Tera type is flying or grass.

Terastallized Quaxly — A Terastallize Quaxly.
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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet launch for Nintendo Switch on Nov. 18, with a special bonus for early adopters. Everyone who purchases a copy before Feb. 28, 2023 will be able to receive a special flying Tera type Pikachu. You can read more on the games in our roundup of everything we know so far.

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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet: Get a Load of Lechonk

Ready your Pokeballs, everyone.

A new trailer for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet revealed two new eye-catching legendaries on Wednesday, but a much smaller, rounder pocket monster has stolen the spotlight. Its name? "Lechonk."

The normal-type hog Pokemon appears briefly in the second official trailer for the new duo of Pokemon games, which are due out Nov. 18. The Lechonk, which is level 2, walks out of a patch of grass and uses the move tackle.

"LECHONK GETS A VERY BIG YES FROM ME," wrote one person in the comments under the trailer.

The appeal of this Pokemon appears to be twofold. For one, its name is ridiculous in the best possible way. And with its stoutness and yellow teardrop designs under its eyes, viewers are pointing out the obvious: "Lechonk is already the cutest Pokemon in this gen to me," another person wrote in a YouTube comment.

The Lechonk love is very real.

"Lechonk is 100% going to be on my team," said one future Pokemon wielder in the comments. "A Pokemon being named LECHONK is truly a historical moment," wrote another.

The new trailer also highlighted multiplayer options in the game and the legendary Pokemon Koraidon (Scarlet) and Miraidon (Violet). Here's every new Pokemon we know of so far, including, of course, Lechonk. Evolved forms of Lechonk (if there are any) are yet to be determined, but that hasn't stopped people from speculating. "I hope Lechonk evolves into Lethicc," wrote one person under the trailer.

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