APokemonfan has come up with an interesting concept for a Ghost/Ground-type Diglett parallel that is rather morbid. The upcomingPokemon Scarlet and Violetgames are introducing a kind of Pokemon that leakers have referred to as “regional fakes.” Essentially, these arenew Pokemon that are very similar to a pre-existing Pokemon, but just different enough so they’re not labeled as regional variants.
So far,Pokemon Scarlet and Violethave revealed one regional fake in the form of Wiglett. Wiglett pops its head out of the ground in a manner not unlike Diglett, but whereas Diglett is short and brown, Wiglett is long and white. Notably, Wiglett is also a Water-type Pokemon, whereas Diglett is usually a Ground-type Pokemon.
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Reddit user McClaneMacleod has created their ownDiglett parallel ala Wiglett, with their design perfect for the Halloween season. The Diglett form of this new Pokemon concept looks like a tombstone with a face on it, which McClaneMacleod has labeled Cryptlett. The Dugtrio equivalent is three headstones of varying sizes, named Riptrio. These headstone Diglett and Dugtrio equivalents are Ghost/Ground-type Pokemon. As previously mentioned, Diglett and Dugtrio are usually Ground-type Pokemon, though their Alolan forms are Ground/Steel-type.
Pokemonfans have reacted positively to this morbid Diglett concept, with the post gaining over 22,000 upvotes at the time of this writing. The top comment, from user Ze_AwEsOmE_Hobo, called the concept an “S tier idea” because it continues the trend of Ghost/Ground-type Pokemon that look like they should have Ghost and Rock-typing instead. Examples of this include Pokemon likeGalarian Yamask, Runerigus, and Golurk.
In the meantime, it will be interesting to see what other older Pokemon arerecreated inPokemon Scarlet and Violetas regional fakesin the way Diglett was warped into Wiglett. Reputable leakers who have accurately leaked a lot of information about thePokemon Scarlet and Violetgames have indicated that more have yet to be revealed, but with the games set to launch in just over a month’s time, it’s unclear if fans will get to see them ahead of time.
The latestPokemon Scarlet and Violettrailer was surprisingly short on new Pokemon reveals. In fact, the only new Pokemon that received a proper introduction was the new Girafarig evolution Farigiraf, though some othernew Pokemon were hidden in the trailer. It’s possible that there will be more newPokemon Scarlet and Violettrailers and reveals in the weeks head, but it’s just as likely that Game Freak and Nintendo will decide to keep the games under wraps until the release date rolls around.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violetlaunch on November 18, exclusively for the Nintendo Switch.
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