If Legit, Pokemon Legends: Z-A’s Leaked Starters Are a Controversy Waiting to Happen

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If Legit, Pokemon Legends: Z-A's Leaked Starters Are a Controversy Waiting to Happen

Key Takeaways

  • Game Freak faced a data breach revealing Pokemon Legends: Z-A and Gen 10 info.
  • Leaks suggest Gen 6 starters Chespin, Fennekin, and Froakie may return in Pokemon Legends: Z-A as starters, maybe with new forms/Megas.
  • Fans express disappointment at the possibility of using Gen 6 starters in Pokemon Legends: Z-A, breaking from previous trends.

As a dedicated Pokémon fan with over 25 years of experience under my belt (and counting), I can’t help but feel a mix of emotions when it comes to the recent leaks about Pokémon Legends: Z-A. On one hand, I’m thrilled at the prospect of returning to the Kalos region, where I first met Chespin, Fennekin, and Froakie in my beloved Pokémon X. But on the other hand, I can’t shake off the feeling that using these Gen 6 starters might be a step backward for the series.

Recently, Game Freak experienced a massive data breach, aptly named “Teraleak” on the internet. This incident involved over one Terabyte of files, including details about an upcoming game called Pokemon Legends: Z-A and Gen 10. The hacker responsible for this leak has shared numerous Pokemon-related documents online, which are now circulating on social media platforms like Centro Leaks. These leaks encompass a wide range of content, such as concept art revealing Mimikyu’s true form, lore about the origins of the game universe, and even an image for the Pokemon World Championship in 2025. Interestingly, this image features three starters that could potentially be those from Pokemon Legends: Z-A.

The upcoming title in the Pokemon series, known as Pokemon Legends: Z-A, is rumored to be releasing on both the current Nintendo Switch and its anticipated successor, tentatively named Nintendo Switch 2 online. Given that it shares a name with Pokemon Legends: Arceus, it’s likely they will have similar themes, making this an extension of the main series games. One of the most eagerly awaited details among fans is the new game’s starters, though they may end up being quite predictable.

Pokemon Legends: Z-A Starter Leaks Explained

Why Pokemon Legends: Z-A’s Starters Could Be Chespin, Fennekin, and Froakie

In this link, fans can find a leaked photo showcasing various creatures making their way to the Pokemon World Championship in Anaheim, California, in 2025. Notably, three starters from Gen 6 games, _Pokemon X and Y_ – Chespin, Fennekin, and Froakie – are quite prominent among them. Typically, promotional images for the Pokemon World Championship display newly introduced Pokemon from the most recent games; however, the presence of Chespin, Fennekin, and Froakie in the 2025 Championship seems anything but coincidental.

In essence, it’s expected that “Pokemon Legends: Z-A” will be released in 2025 barring any significant changes. More likely than not, this game will hit stores during the early part of the year. Given that the starter Pokemon from Generation 6 haven’t received Mega Evolutions or new forms up until now, it seems reasonable to suppose they might be the starters in the Kalos-set “Pokemon Legends: Z-A”. The game promises Megas, and even the Teraleak hinted at new Mega Evolutions for Zygarde and Zeraora. So, it would make perfect sense if the Generation 6 starter Pokemon reappeared with new forms or Mega Evolutions.

Pokemon Legends: Z-A Would Be Shooting Itself in The Foot With Gen 6 Starters

As a devoted Pokémon enthusiast, I’ve been eagerly anticipating the next installment in the series, Pokémon Legends: Z-A. However, since the news broke about potentially using the same starters as Generation 6, many of us fans have expressed our dismay. This would be a departure from the innovative approach taken by Pokémon Legends: Arceus, which introduced first-partner Pokémon from three different regions and provided each with Hisuian regional forms. Furthermore, it made the original Gen 4 starters available for capture. Given this precedent, I personally hope that Pokémon Legends: Z-A will introduce new starters to differentiate it from Generation 6.

In the new version of Kalos, it’s possible that the starters from Gen 6 could appear, not necessarily as exact representations of their original forms, but rather with some updates like new Mega Evolutions. If they don’t, using Chespin, Fennekin, and Froakie as the starters might displease many players, potentially causing widespread criticism about this choice. The outcome is yet to be determined, and things may still change, especially since Game Freak is contemplating pushing back the release date of Pokemon Legends: Z-A following the Teraleak incident.

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2024-10-31 22:33