Finally, Sport Freak has accomplished it. As of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet there are actually greater than 1000 Pokémon.
Pokémon Sword and Protect, together with their DLC, introduced the full as much as 905, and Scarlet and Violet’s additions cap the quantity at a whopping 1008. For these monitoring, that is not counting regional variants comparable to Wooper’s new variant within the Paldea area, although it does depend new regional evolutions, assuming they’ve totally different names than their counterparts elsewhere.
So who, then, is Pokémon quantity 1000? Seems, Sport Freak appears to have been very conscious they have been designing a monster with the distinguished honor of being quantity 1000, in order that they leaned into {that a} bit.
Warning: We will spoil Pokémon quantity 1000 for you under this video. Do not scroll additional in case you do not wish to know.
Who’s that a thousandth Pokémon? It is…Gholdengo!
Okay sure, he appears to be like like a cereal mascot. However hear us out. Gholdengo is an interesting little dude, and a enjoyable selection for Pokémon 1000. He evolves from Gimmighoul, a ghost Pokémon that haunts treasure chests and might be discovered pulling mimic-style pranks on unsuspecting trainers throughout Paldea. When defeated or captured, Gimmighoul drops Gimmighoul cash, which may also be discovered mendacity round in your travels throughout the area. You want 1000 of those Gimmighoul cash earlier than Gimmighoul will evolve into Gholdengo on its subsequent stage up. It is a clear nod to Gholdengo’s standing because the a thousandth Pokemon.
Gholdengo’s Pokedex entry can also be a testomony to this wonderful little man being beloved by Sport Freak. In Scarlet, not less than, it reads:
Its physique appears to be made up of 1,000 cash. This Pokémon will get alongside nicely with others and is fast to make pals with anyone.
What’s extra, the quilt of its Pokedex entry is unbelievable: it reveals him browsing on a skateboard product of cash.
We’re big followers of Gholdengo right here. Congratulations, Gholdengo, on being the a thousandth Pokémon. Cannot wait to see what Sport Freak will do for quantity 2000! [Editor’s Note: Pokemon 2000… I liked that movie – Kat Bailey].
For extra Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, try our spoiler-free review-in-progress, in addition to our wiki guides together with walkthroughs, a Pokedex, ideas, and every thing else you would possibly must know earlier than beginning your journey within the Paldea area.
Rebekah Valentine is a information reporter for IGN. Yow will discover her on Twitter @duckvalentine.
