PokemonScarlet and Violetare getting DLC later this year, and while not much is known about the upcoming content a new Pokemon has appeared in theHorizonsanime that bears a resemblance to one of the legendary mascots for the DLC. ThePokemonseries has been known to tease new creatures in the anime long before they appear in the games, and it seems that the new anime is set to keep up this tradition.
In the very first episode of thePokemonanime, Ash spots a large bird Pokemon as he heads towards Viridian City. The identity of this Pokemon, Ho-Oh, was only revealed two years later whenPokemon Gold and Silverreleased in 1999.Ho-Oh remains one of the strongest legendary Pokemon, even after all these years.
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It has been reported that a turtle-like Pokemon appears in the first episode ofPokemon Horizons.The new creature bears a striking resemblance to thegiant turtle Pokemon Terapagos, the mascot for the second part of the upcomingScarlet and VioletDLC titled “The Indigo Disk.” It appears that the unnamed Pokemon resides in a necklace worn byHorizonsprotagonist Liko. It is unknown whether this new Pokemon is a pre-evolution of Terapagos, but its shell looks almost exactly like the hexagonal protrusion in the middle of Terapagos' shell.
Unfortunately, there is little further context around the appearance of the mysterious Pokemon. New information should be revealed asPokemon Horizonsprogresses. Some fans are speculating that it could be Terapagos itself in a lesser form, much like the legendary Zygarde from Generation 6 has a few increasingly powerful forms. SomePokemonfans have pointed out that Paldea resembles a turtle, which raises some interesting questions and possible implications, especially in light of the fact that, as of writing, the height and weight of Terapagos are unknown.
While the upcomingScarlet and VioletDLC remain shrouded in mystery for the time being, anotherlegendary Pokemon called Ogerpon was revealedin the late-February Pokemon Presents. The two-part DLC will take players beyond the Paldea region, with the first part, “The Teal Mask,” taking the player to a region called Kitikami. The second part, “The Indigo Disk,” will take the player back to school as a transfer student at Blueberry Academy. The upcoming DLC does not have a fixed release date as yet, however, it is known that “The Teal Mask” will release in Fall, followed by “The Indigo Disk” in Winter.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violetare available now, exclusively for the Nintendo Switch.
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