It has not been an easy few weeks for The Pokémon Company, Game Freak, or Nintendo after a massive leak saw details of upcoming games unofficially shown.
Well, it seems to be getting worse for them as artwork for next year’sPokémonWorld Championships has spoiled who the starters will be for the next instalment in the franchise,Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
When GAMINGbible got to the Pokémon World Championships we got to meet some amazing players
Over on Twitter/XCentroLeaks showed off the promo artfor the event which clearly shows Chespin, Froakie, and Fennekin.
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This happened with the 2023 World Championship in Japan, that year featuring Sprigatito, Quaxley, and Fuecoco, who all appeared inPokémon Scarlet and Violet, released that year.
Backing this up, we already know thatPokémon Legends: Z-Awill take place in the capital city of the Kalos region from generation six, andPokémon X and Y, where these starters first appeared.
It may be a little disappointing to hear given thatPokémon Legends: Arceusfeatured different Pokémon across three series generations.
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However, the new title is set to feature Mega Evolutions which could mean we’ll get new forms of these classic Pokémon, giving them a fresh new look, along with new abilities.
Of course, nothing is official until Game Freak and Nintendo say so, perhaps this could change given the leak will likely push back production a little while the company scrambles.
It’s likely we’ll hear much more on the next Pokémon title where the starters are usually announced.
The starters fromPokémon X and Ydon’t often get the praise they perhaps deserve as we thought when weranked all the starting Pokémonrecently, but hopefully,Pokémon Legends: Z-Awill give them a new lease of life.
Topics:Pokemon,Nintendo,Nintendo Switch
