Scarlet & Violet’s Region Has One Pokémon Not Seen In Decades

Scarlet & Violet’s Region Has One Pokémon Not Seen In Decades

During the second Pokémon Scarlet and Violet trailer, the protagonist can be seen exploring various locations in the Gen 9 region. In one scene, the trainer is running through a field of grass as a group of Venonat frolic across the land. While A Gen 1 Kanto Pokémon’s inclusion in the game doesn’t seem all that surprising on the surface, a viral post on Twitter revealed why Venonat in Gen 9 is actually a really big deal.
Twitter user swagkirby778 pointed out that Venonat hasn’t actually been a part of a regional Pokédex since Pokémon Gold and Silver’s Johto region. While the Gen 1 Bug-type has been catchable in previous entries as a part of the National Pokédex, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet is the first time that Venonat is a regional spawning Pokémon since Gen 2’s Pokédex. Based on the North American release of Gold and Silver, that means Venonat and its evolution Venomoth hasn’t been a regional Pokémon in over 21 years.

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I’m not sure how many of you realize this, but this will be Venonat’s first appearance in a regional Pokedex since Johto. #PokemonScarletViolet pic.twitter.com/CYbAgPN8sq
— SwagKirby from YouTube and Twitch (@swagkirby778) June 1, 2022

The surprising fact is a good example of just how massive the Pokémon series’ National Pokédex has become. Every time a new generation launches, Game Freak has to pick from hundreds of classic Pokémon to decide which ones to bring back for a new region. With the release of Pokémon Legends: Arceus’ Hisui region in January, there is now a total of 905 Pokémon in the entire franchise.
With Pokémon Scarlet and Violet releasing on November 18, the National Pokédex will only continue to expand further at a quick rate. Thankfully Gen 9 looks to be including a variety of classic Pokémon that have been overlooked, some that have even flown under the radar for decades.

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Source: swagkirby778/Twitter

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Scarlet & Violet’s Region Has One Pokémon Not Seen In Decades

During the second Pokémon Scarlet and Violet trailer, the protagonist can be seen exploring various locations in the Gen 9 region. In one scene, the trainer is running through a field of grass as a group of Venonat frolic across the land. While A Gen 1 Kanto Pokémon’s inclusion in the game doesn’t seem all that surprising on the surface, a viral post on Twitter revealed why Venonat in Gen 9 is actually a really big deal.
Twitter user swagkirby778 pointed out that Venonat hasn’t actually been a part of a regional Pokédex since Pokémon Gold and Silver’s Johto region. While the Gen 1 Bug-type has been catchable in previous entries as a part of the National Pokédex, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet is the first time that Venonat is a regional spawning Pokémon since Gen 2’s Pokédex. Based on the North American release of Gold and Silver, that means Venonat and its evolution Venomoth hasn’t been a regional Pokémon in over 21 years.

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I’m not sure how many of you realize this, but this will be Venonat’s first appearance in a regional Pokedex since Johto. #PokemonScarletViolet pic.twitter.com/CYbAgPN8sq
— SwagKirby from YouTube and Twitch (@swagkirby778) June 1, 2022

The surprising fact is a good example of just how massive the Pokémon series’ National Pokédex has become. Every time a new generation launches, Game Freak has to pick from hundreds of classic Pokémon to decide which ones to bring back for a new region. With the release of Pokémon Legends: Arceus’ Hisui region in January, there is now a total of 905 Pokémon in the entire franchise.
With Pokémon Scarlet and Violet releasing on November 18, the National Pokédex will only continue to expand further at a quick rate. Thankfully Gen 9 looks to be including a variety of classic Pokémon that have been overlooked, some that have even flown under the radar for decades.

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Want more Pokémon Scarlet & Violet articles? Check out our essential content below…
Everything We Know About Pokémon Scarlet & Violet’s New Starters
Pokémon That Deserve Scarlet & Violet Regional Variants In Gen 9
Every Pokémon Revealed In The First Scarlet & Violet Trailer
All New Pokémon Shown In Scarlet & Violet’s Second Trailer
Everything We Know About Pokémon SV’s New Legendaries
Source: swagkirby778/Twitter

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