Summary
Pokemon GOplayers are expressing their desire for anime-exclusive Pokemon to be added to the game. In the past,Pokemon GOhas introduced special forms of Pokemon, showcasing a variety of Pikachu in different hats, Squirtles donning sunglasses, and a unique Bannette costume for Gengar.
Special forms of Pokemon, like Blue Orb Pikachu, Snow Snorlax, and Valencian Butterfree, have only been shown in the anime and have not been featured in any other part of the franchise. These Pokemon may have a lore reason in the show for being this way, like Blue Orb Pikachu only existing because it absorbed power from the Blue Orb during theRuby and Sapphireera of the anime.
In a trending Reddit post by Responsible-Draft, manyPokemon GOplayers expressed the desire for anime exclusive Pokemon to be added to the game. Some creatures that were specifically named includeCrystal Onix, Pink Butterfree, and a Sandshrew with an anime-only training item. Other users suggested that Mailman Dragonite should be added, or unique anime-only colors like a purple Kecleon.
Fans Want More Unique Pokemon Forms in Pokemon GO
Pink Butterfree is widely recognized as the first alternate color of a Pokemon ever and was featured in the original series episode titled “Bye Bye Butterfree.” This unique Pink Butterfree has been referenced multiple times in flashbacks throughout the series, as the episode in which it first appeared is considered one of themost memorable moments of thePokemonanime. In the Generation 2 games and their remakes, a Pink Butterfree is mentioned by a trainer at the Lake of Rage, suggesting that the Pink Butterfree may have been a shiny. However, this shiny form is not accessible in any of the games, includingPokemon GO.
An anime-only Pokemon that may have inspired theTerastalization feature inScarlet and Violetis Crystal Onix. Crystal Onix is quite a popular form of the rock snake creature and debuted in the original series episode of the anime titled “The Crystal Onix." Fans have created a number of works dedicated to this peculiar Onix, with things like figures and other artwork being made in its image. InPokemon GO, Onix is one of the many Pokemon that have not received their own special costume, which makes giving players the chance to catch a Crystal Onix in the future even more desirable.
As a live-service game,Pokemon GOhas frequent updates, and costumes being added over time is to be expected. Halloween is right around the corner, and a fall update with the annualPokemon GOHalloween eventis expected to start sometime in late October. These updates usually add a costume for some Pokemon, so fans should look forward to new ones being added soon.
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