APokemon Scarlet and Violetfan made a crocheted Sandy Shocks figure that’s also magnetic. The Generation IX is considered aParadox Magneton, which is a type of Pokemon displaced in time that can only be caught inPokemon Scarlet.
According to the official Pokedex, Sandy Shocks is a Ground and Electric-typePokemon resembling an ancient Magnetonthat has lived for 10,000 years. InScarlet, the Pokemon was featured in a paranormal magazine, while inViolet, it has no existing records except for data mentioned in an expedition journal. Players can catch their own Sandy Shocks by searching for it at the Great Crater of Paldea and using a Water-type Pokemon to weaken it.
RELATED:Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Player Makes Horrific Sandwich Consisting of Whipped Cream and 18 Sausages
For players who either havePokemon Violetor haven’t playedPokemon Scarlet and Violetin general, they can try making their own Sandy Shocks, which was exactly what MikaD0000 did with their crocheted creation. The fan uploaded a 10-second video on Reddit showcasing their Sandy Shocks figure, which can be separated and reattached via hidden magnets, giving it a fun, interactive attribute that suits the character well. MikaD0000 also shared their Etsy page, MikasPatterns, where players and crochet lovers can find patterns and figures based on various Pokemon, like Sandy Shocks and Shiny Gyarados.
FellowPokemon Scarlet and Violetfans praised the Sandy Shocks creation, saying that it’s theirfavorite Paradox Pokemonand appreciating the fact that it’s getting love despite being a seemingly underrated creature. One also suggested that it would be a great addition toPokemon’s official merchandise because of its unique magnetic design.
DedicatedPokemonfans have been known to create various art based on their favorite characters. It can range from reimagined versions of Pokemon, like aDragonite that had Dragonair’s features, to hardworking projects like a wooden trading card box, terrariums, and 3D-printed statues. With nine generations and over 1,000 Pokemon, plus the many protagonists,Pokemonhas given fans lots of characters to love (and hate) throughout the years, so it’s understandable that they show their appreciation through different artistic mediums.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violethad a rocky start when it released back in November 2022 because it was marred with bugs and graphics issues. However, players seem to be sticking around and enjoying the gameplay despite the troubles it faced. Come February, Nintendo will releasePokemon Scarlet Violet’s 1.2 update, which will include bug fixes and “added functionality,” so fans are hoping for even better gameplay in the future.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violetare available now on Nintendo Switch.
MORE:Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: How To Get Sandile, Krokorok, and Krookodile
