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Pokemon Legends: Arceus launches for Nintendo Switch next month, and it’s a markedly different kind of Pokemon experience than previous games. The upcoming adventure is set long before Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, when the Sinnoh region was still known as Hisui and the concept of Pokemon trainers didn’t yet exist.
Although many familiar Pokemon can be found in Hisui, the region is also home to a handful of brand-new monsters, including new evolutions and regional forms like Hisuian Voltorb. Here’s every new Pokemon that has been revealed for the game so far.
New PokemonWyrdeer
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Category: Big Horn PokemonType: Normal/psychic
Wyrdeer is a brand-new evolved form of Stantler exclusive to the Hisui region. It is able to unleash psychic energy from the black orbs in its antlers, and it’s highly revered among the people of Hisui. Players can summon and ride Wyrdeer by playing the Celestica Flute.
Basculegion
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Category: Big Fish PokemonType: Water/ghost
Basculegion is a Hisui-exclusive evolution of Basculin. According to Pokemon lore, Basculin evolves when it’s “possessed by the souls of other Basculin from its school that could not withstand the harsh journey upstream.” Similar to Wyrdeer, players can summon Basculegion with the Celestica Flute and ride it across bodies of water.
Kleavor
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Category: Axe PokemonType: Bug/rock
Scyther in the Hisui region are able to evolve into a brand-new Pokemon called Kleavor. This monster is part-rock and attacks using its axe-like arms. As part of their expedition, players will need to battle and quell a frenzied Kleavor.
New regional formsHisuian Growlithe
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Category: Scout PokemonType: Fire/rock
Growlithe native to Hisui have different characteristics from those in other regions of the Pokemon world. Hisuian Growlithe are fire/rock types, and they have longer fur to insulate them from the frigid climes of the region. Hisuian Growlithe are typically found in pairs.
Hisuian Braviary
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Category: Battle Cry PokemonType: Psychic/flying
Rufflet in the Hisui region evolve into a different form of Braviary. This variant is part-psychic, and it can unleash psychic shock wave attacks and even send itself into a trance, sharpening its senses and abilities. By playing the Celestica Flute, players can summon a Hisuian Braviary and soar through the air.
Hisuian Zorua
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Category: Spiteful Fox PokemonType: Normal/ghost
We got our first glimpse of Hisuian Zorua in a “found footage”-style video for Pokemon Legends: Arceus. According to Pokemon lore, Zorua migrated to the Hisui region after humans drove it out of other lands, but it was unable to survive the harsh climate and became a ghost Pokemon. It’s said Zorua is able to create illusions from the “spiteful power” that emanates from its long fur.
Hisuian Zoroark
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Category: Baneful Fox PokemonType: Normal/ghost
Hisuian Zoroark are described as “ferociously hostile and aggressive toward people and other Pokemon,” but are protective of those they hold close. The illusions it creates are said to be so terrifying that those who behold them are “driven mad with terror.”
Hisuian Voltorb
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Category: Sphere Pokemon
Type: Electric/grass
Unlike standard Voltorb, Hisuian Voltorb are grass/electric types, resembling the primitive wooden Poke Balls used in the Hisui region. It is said they store seeds inside their bodies and have a friendly personality, although they are known to accidentally discharge electricity when excited.
Pokemon Legends: Arceus launches for Nintendo Switch on Jan. 28. Everyone who picks up a copy before May 9 is entitled to an early purchase bonus: a special Hisuian Growlithe kimono set for their player character. You can take a closer look at the new Pokemon in the latest Pokemon Legends: Arceus trailer.
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