Pokemon Scarlet and Violet’s New Free Legendaries Revive a Big Gen 10 Question

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Pokémon Scarlet and Violet are still popular with players thanks to ongoing online events. Registration for the Grand Challenge 2 2026 will open soon, and fans have until September 30th to obtain all four special, shiny Treasures of Ruin Pokémon. These legendary Pokémon were unlocked by players completing a massive number of Tera Raids – a truly impressive achievement that will be remembered even after the release of the next generation of Pokémon games.

Obtaining these powerful Legendary Pokémon is a fantastic reward for fans, but it raises an important question that hasn’t been addressed. The Treasures of Ruin originated from a region east of Paldea, which appears to be the Pokémon world’s version of China, given the clear inspiration from Chinese mythology. While *Scarlet* and *Violet* don’t reveal much about this land, it’s possible it’s being saved for the setting of the next generation of *Pokémon* games, Generation 10.

It’s important to remember this is just a guess, since the latest leaks and rumors suggest the next generation, Generation 10, will actually be set in a region inspired by Greece.

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet’s Treasures of Ruin are Setting Up the Best Time to Adapt China into a Region

What China Can Give to Pokemon as Gen 10’s Setting

Each *Pokemon* game incorporates elements of a country’s culture when creating a new region. A region inspired by China, for example, could feature locations based on places like traditional canal towns, the Great Wall, or the Yuyuan Garden, offering a diverse setting. Given the importance of food in Chinese culture, it would also fit well with the food-focused gameplay that’s been a part of *Pokemon* games since Generation 8.

China’s incredibly well-preserved ancient history offers a fantastic foundation for a new Pokémon region and its stories. The country’s rich traditions could create a compelling narrative blending the past with modern city life. Given how much fans enjoyed *Pokémon Legends: Arceus*, now would be a great time for the main series games to try something truly different and surprise players.

China’s excellent public transportation system is a standout feature, and it offers a possible solution for the next major *Pokemon* game: allowing players to easily get around using public transit instead of needing Ride Pokemon.

China and Pokemon Have Been Like Two Peas in a Pod Lately

Now might be the perfect time for a *Pokémon* region inspired by China. Since 2022, *Pokémon* has been increasingly available in China, starting with officially translated versions of the *Pokémon Trading Card Game*. Last year, China even received a customized version of *Pokémon Unite* with unique content, demonstrating the importance of the Chinese market to *Pokémon* and the gaming industry as a whole. The need for a separate version of *Pokémon Unite* was due to legal requirements in China.

As a huge Pokémon fan, I’ve been thinking about the possibility of Generation 10 being based in China, and it’s really exciting! Looking back at *Pokémon Legends: Arceus* and *Z-A*, it feels like the ‘Treasures of Ruin’ could be a hint at what’s coming. The Pokémon Company often plants seeds for future games in the current ones, so it wouldn’t surprise me if they’d already planned a China-based region a long time ago, especially with their business there. Of course, it’s all speculation for now. Like a lot of fans, I’m just eagerly waiting for an official announcement about the Gen 10 region and when we can finally play the new games!

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2025-09-24 16:34