Fans around the world are excited for the upcoming November release for Pokemon Scarlet and Violetthe next mainline releases by Game Freak in the Pokemon franchise. As with any upcoming popular video game, and especially with new games in the Pokemon series, gamers are on the lookout for any and all leaks, rumors, information, and general content that will reveal new details about Pokemon Scarlet and Violet prior to its release.
The new trailer for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet revealed many details about the games’ new Paldea region as well as some other gameplay mechanics, characters, gym challenges, new and returning Pokemon, and the new Terastal gimmick. And of course, gamers and fans all over are watching the trailer frame by frame to catch any other small details that may reveal more information about the game.
Redditor Mc Nugget noticed one of these details in the trailer and posted about it in the PokeLeaks subreddit, where many people come to find information about upcoming Pokemon games. Mc Nugget points out that one of the characters, who appears to be a teacher at Pokemon Scarlet and Violet‘s Pokemon Academy, has a haircut that looks strikingly similar to the popular fighting Pokemon from the first generation, Machamp. The teacher looks to have his hair styled in three distinct spikes from front to back, resembling the same three spikes that adorn Machamp’s head as well.
Many fans in the comments believe that this character may be one of Pokemon‘s Gym Leaders, who, for those that are unfamiliar, are like dungeon bosses and, collectively, make up some of the game’s most challenging battles. The fans are also talking about previous leaks and rumors that have stated that the gym leaders in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet will likely have other jobs, mainly at the Pokemon Academy, which would suggest that this teacher resembling a Machamp may be a Physical Education teacher.
Of course, this is all conjecture that is based simply on the character’s hairstyle and the unique setting involving the Pokemon Academy – but fans still gravitate towards any and all rumours. And even if the rumors or leaks don’t actually amount to anything, gamers still enjoy the simple act of talking to each other about them, which builds a community for the game as well.
Each iteration of Pokemon games always changes certain details or tweaks some mechanic in slight ways to create fresh experiences for gamers – like how Pokemon Scarlet and Violet are revamping their Legendary Pokemon. Fans can look forward to learning even more information about the upcoming games as the release date draws near.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet release November 18 for Nintendo Switch.