Summary
Fans have already begun speculating which starter Pokemon will be featured in the next majorPokemontitle, and one creative member of the community has even designed new forms for Meowscarada, Cinderace, and Empoleon in anticipation. While most newPokemontitles do introduce entirely new sets of starter Pokemon to befriend, the slightly alternative methods employed in the earlierPokemon Legends: Arceusmay have given fans all they need to predict which critters will appear in the next big title.
Generally, the formula for implementing starter Pokemon has remained almost entirely unchanged since the very firstPokemongames were released in 1996. The Grass, Water, and Fire types have been theonly types used by starter Pokemonsince the very beginning, not taking into account the various evolved starter forms that evolve secondary types. The design trends seen in starter Pokemon have certainly changed and adapted through the years, but the overall mechanism remains and seems to extend even to thePokemon Legendsgames. WhilePokemon Legends: Arceuspresented a very different experience from that which fans are used to, it still forced them to choose only one of the three adorable starting critters.
In celebration of the recently announcedPokemon Legends: Z-Atitle, one member of thePokemoncommunity has predicted which starter Pokemon might take the spotlight next year, and even designed new forms for these species. One ofPokemon Legends: Arceus' most interesting changeswas how it reused a random selection of starters from across the previous games rather than introducing new ones, while also breathing new life into its selection of starters by granting them new regional forms. The creator of these custom designs has brought the Electric type to Cinderace, the Ice type in addition to Meowscarada’s Grass type, and the Fairy type to replace Empoleon’s secondary Steel type, giving them entirely new appearances to boot.
Whether or not any of these starter Pokemon willactually be featured inPokemon Legends: Z-Anext year is unclear, and it seems like there’s no way to know for sure. There have been several fan theories suggesting why Rowlet, Cyndaquil, and Oshawott are the starting options available inPokemon Legends: Arceus, but when it comes to the next majorPokemontitle, it seems that fans have little choice but to wait for more official information on the game.
What We Know About Pokemon Legends Z-A
Unfortunately,official details regardingPokemon Legends: Z-Aare slim. It’s known that fans will be returning to Gen 6’s Kalos region and that the entire game will apparently be taking place exclusively within the boundaries of Lumiose City. Some fans are even in disagreement over whether the game will take place in the past or the future, but perhaps the only other thing that’s clear is that the bulk of thePokemoncommunity is extremely excited about the game’s release sometime next year.
Pokemon
Pokemon is a franchise that needs no introduction. One of the most successful media empires in history, Pokemon spans games, television, films, manga, merchandise, music, and more.
