The announcement was made during a special Pokémon Presents video presentation streamed online to fans around the world on Pokémon Day to celebrate the launch of the original Pokémon games on February 27, 1996, a day that marked the beginning of the Pokémon series.
Developed by GAME FREAK inc., Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet, the newest chapters in the Pokémon series, take a new evolutionary step, allowing you to explore freely in a richly expressed open world. Trainers can explore an open world where various towns with no borders blend seamlessly into the wilderness. Pokémon can be seen everywhere in this wide-open world— in the skies, in the seas, in the forests, on the streets—all over. As one of the main characters, Trainers will jump into the world of Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet to begin their adventure, where their outfits will depend upon which game they are playing. Trainers will then choose either Sprigatito, the Grass Cat Pokémon, Fuecoco, the Fire Croc Pokémon, or Quaxly, the Duckling Pokémon to be their first partner Pokémon before setting off on their journey. Here are the details of the three new starter Pokémon: Sprigatito Category: Grass Cat Pokémon Height: 1’4” Weight: 9 lbs. Type: Grass Ability: Overgrow The capricious, attention-seeking Grass Cat Pokémon. Fuecoco Category: Fire Croc Pokémon Height: 1’4” Weight: 21.6 lbs. Type: Fire Ability: Blaze The laid-back Fire Croc Pokémon that does things at its own pace. Quaxly Category: Duckling Pokémon Height: 1’8” Weight: 13.4 lbs. Type: Water Ability: Torrent The earnest and tidy Duckling Pokémon. After their release, Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet will be able to link with Pokémon HOME, a service that allows Trainers to keep their entire Pokémon collection in one place. By linking these games with Pokémon HOME, Trainers will be able to have Pokémon from other regions adventure alongside them in Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet. For more information about Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet, please visit Pokemon.com/ScarletViolet.
