Today Nintendo finally released some information about the upcoming Pokémon games for Switch. They’re called Pokémon Sword and Shield, and the starters are absolutely adorable.
The region where this game will take place is called Galar, and is based on the United Kingdom. The three starters, Scorbunny, Sobble and Grookey, are the Pokémon that will accompany you on the start of your journey to become Pokémon Champion.
People are already picking favorites. I love Scorbunny, though I also have a soft spot for Sobble. Grookey is also present.
Pokémon fans are also making some fun observations, and as to be expected, incredible jokes.
Introducing Scorbunny! (and two pieces of literal trash) pic.twitter.com/ZHrnzH3Gct
— Russ Frushtick (@RussFrushtick) February 27, 2019
stop being mean to them they are friembs!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/uFGwMmYWXH
— 💛 dr spoilers (@finnmertens) February 27, 2019
Is… Michael Cohen… a Pokemon? pic.twitter.com/kMvq7iRADM
— Daniel Radosh (@danielradosh) February 27, 2019
https://twitter.com/embed/status/1100769356923981830
me explaining why i'm picking scorbunny as my starter pic.twitter.com/iut2T3oeLk
— leon (@leyawn) February 27, 2019
https://twitter.com/embed/status/1100763094291165185
ヒバニー… pic.twitter.com/JBdBfKITP4
— 井口病院 (@ichthy0stega) February 27, 2019
https://twitter.com/embed/status/1100771102987436032
Scorbunny is my favorite pokemon starter from gen 8 ! pic.twitter.com/pyjOHzqqfX
— PSIBunny ! Looking for Work ! (@PSIBunny) February 27, 2019
https://twitter.com/embed/status/1100763221126975490
cant wait for scorbunny to evolve into pic.twitter.com/KdpZE5qbYZ
— Ruff (@Ruff_Sketches) February 27, 2019
https://twitter.com/embed/status/1100772586278010880
https://twitter.com/embed/status/1100767041433137152
https://twitter.com/embed/status/1100763080869494792
Translated the Japanese Pokemon website. Grookey sounds brilliant. pic.twitter.com/V4OcSqAA3u
— Joe Skrebels (@2plus2isjoe) February 27, 2019
Grookey gang rise up #GROOKEYGANG pic.twitter.com/QdzfsrTSGr
— ScruffyTurtles (@ScruffyTurtles) February 27, 2019
https://twitter.com/embed/status/1100759963566264320
https://twitter.com/embed/status/1100768639358136321
sobble pic.twitter.com/3IcOxhveAY
— 🌙 moon!! (@moonsbeamings) February 27, 2019
gym leader: Yer starter doin' alright, lass?
player character: He's fine ma Sobble's just havin' a wee cry is all— sweet Lightning baby (@bursterasure) February 27, 2019
how can i NOT love the hiding water chameleon that uses crying to attack #sobble pic.twitter.com/25kiVP11gs
— Ellaroux / Papaya (@glitchedpuppet) February 27, 2019
https://twitter.com/embed/status/1100763731519332352
“Everyone who is picking Sobble has anxiety” pic.twitter.com/AaZJeK7Iwx
— Comet☆ (@creamycomet) February 27, 2019
https://www.tumblr.com/cherubunny/183094461912/
https://www.tumblr.com/tredlocity/183094530745/
https://www.tumblr.com/yahtomingan/183094256169/
https://www.tumblr.com/chefpyro/183094474480/
https://www.tumblr.com/sneasels/183094227510/
https://www.tumblr.com/nemufrog/183094527869/
https://www.tumblr.com/johtonese/183094349984/
https://www.tumblr.com/juniper-abernathy/183095204091/
https://www.tumblr.com/shenanimation/183095304706/
https://www.tumblr.com/thejewelboss/183094171921/
As far as how these Pokémon will play, we’ll only figure that out when we get the game in late 2019. For now, please send me all your fanart of Scorbunny, thank you.