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Pokemon Fans Are Loving the Newly Revealed Starters

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During today’s Pokemon Presents, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet were revealed for Nintendo Switch. The game will represent the ninth Pokemon generation, allowing players to explore a brand-new region. While details were kept fairly minimal, it already seems like the fan community is in love with all three of the game’s new starters! We probably won’t know much more about Pokemon Scarlet and Violet for a bit longer, but with the game set to release at the end of 2022, fans won’t have to wait too long for additional information!

Videos by ComicBook.com

As with previous Pokemon generations, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet will follow series tradition and offer a Fire-type, Water-type, and Grass-type starter, though it’s possible they could have secondary-types as well, particularly since the Water starter looks like a duck.

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Keep reading to see what fans are saying about the newest Pokemon!

I love the Water-type, myself.

https://twitter.com/UNO7A/status/1497940881906753540

Nothing gets fans excited like new starters.

https://twitter.com/deadlydevotions/status/1497940720015061000

It’s a good day to be a Pokemon fan!

https://twitter.com/noodersuck/status/1497940679917404160

Gotta love the anticipation.

https://twitter.com/thefoulvol/status/1497940647365464075

The world itself is already getting praise.

https://twitter.com/Stitchingsttv/status/1497940637554864129

They’re so dang cute.

https://twitter.com/Dthehunter2510/status/1497940631112536067

Reception is definitely positive, at the moment.

https://twitter.com/Scarred_Hero15/status/1497940615388139521

Even fans that think it’s too soon for Gen 9 seem to like them!

https://twitter.com/AriesArts1/status/1497940887967469570