If you thought a "whipped cream" Pokémon was the weirdest possible addition to the Galar region's Pokédex, you were clearly mistaken. In the most recent Nintendo Direct, Game Freak introduced two brand-new Pokémon for your battling (or drinking) pleasure: Cramorant, and Polteageist (the latter of which is apparently "made of tea").
At first glance, Polteageist seems innocent enough - sporting a cracked, decorative teapot as armour. Then, they tell us:
Polteageist is a Ghost type Pokémon that usually makes its home by hiding amongst dishes at hotels & restaurants. Since its body is made of tea, you may even be able to have a taste. Be careful, too much and you might not feel so well!
We aren't even really sure what to say about this. Moving on.
There was a second new Pokémon introduced as well - Cramorant, the "Gulp Pokémon":
Cramorant is a Flying & Water type Pokémon that will swallow absolutely anything that looks hearty enough. It also has its own exclusively ability, Gulp Missile. Watch it use Surf or Dive in battle as it rises from the water, along with its catch.
However, still stunned by the barbaric suggestion of drinking the previously presented Pokémon, most of us paid little attention to this clumsy, forgetful seagull.
For whatever reason, Game Freak appears quite intent on making many Galar Pokémon edible - a topic they've innocently danced around in the past. Fans may be in for a much darker generation of games this time around.
For those still not put off their lunch by these latest Pokédex additions, we'll see you back here for the November 15th release date - anxiously hoping none of the other Pokémon get eaten (please, no Roasted Scorbunny).
Would you drink a Pokémon? That's it, that's the only question that could rightly be asked here. Let us know in the comments below.
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Cramorant seems to be based on a Cormorant which is a very common bird on the coasts of the UK. It dives into the water to catch fish and stands on rocks with it's wings spread to dry them off in the sun.
as they said it makes its home in dishes found in a tea room I wonder if it will have different formes? They don't mention it can only be found in a teapot, at the very least I hope there are a few different looks for the teapot but this is Gamefreak so most likely not. I am just happy for another ghost type pokemon as they are my favourite type.
@Simon_Fitzgerald The difference is that cormorants look cool, almost prehistoric. Especially their spectacular turquoise/ jade coloured eyes. Look them up, they’re unreal.
Cramorant (waw, terrible name) captures none of the charm, characteristics or beauty of the real animal, whilst also failing to add any fictional charm either.
It’s a less fantastical and less interesting creature than the real animal it’s based on. An absolute failure of design.
@HappyMaskedGuy why should've they quitbafter GSC when every game after that is great up until X and Y, which is arguably not as good. Even if you for some reason think the rest of the games are bad, it was worth them continuing just for HG/SS imo. Those are amazing remakes
There's also speculation that the fish Cramorant uses might also be its own Pokémon. Who knows really. But someone elsewhere pointed out how detailed it's drawn to just be a generic fish
Personally, I like the idea of Polteageist. Especially that name, lol
Pokemon is just getting ridiculous tbh. Why add 150 new Pokemon every generation when it's so unsustainable that they now can't have all of them in the same game, and need to resort to utterly stupit ideas like this. There was always going to be a backlash when the inevitable game came around where they couldn't include everything. So they have to spend so much resource making animations, battle characteristics, balancing stats etc. for the every growing number of Pokemon that they're unable to innovate.
I know Pokemon will go on for a long time to come but if they don't change up their formula for the next iteration then it's a hard pass for me until they do. Switch was the prime opportunity to do this, but... opportunity missed.
I’m really turned off by Pokémon like Polteageist, it feels like Gamefreak isn’t even trying anymore. Honestly the more I hear about Sword and Shield the less I wanna buy a copy of either.
@HappyMaskedGuy Bahaha I knew someone would be upset about that. It was meant sarcastically. However, at the time of writing, I had no idea how popular cormorants actually are with people...
@HappyMaskedGuy Fair enough! In fact, after hearing so much about how awesome they are, I can officially say I am a fan of them as well, and shall never jokingly refer to them as seagulls again.
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Is the tea like mucus secretions? I feel like this is like licking the back of a frog.
Bunch of high 10 year olds walking around screaming at clouds.
National Dex or riot.
Its body made of tea.
I will summon Electric type Pokemons to beat it.
Kinda reminded me of Mrs Potts from Beauty and the Beast.
Oh, btw...
Edible Pokemon ideas.
Haggis Pokemon, Muffin Pokemon, Curry Pokemon, Pringles Pokemon, Sundae Pokemon, Calamari Pokemon, etc...
That new pokemon just look like "my cup of tea".
And that's required for a peevolution
If you drink enough of it, it consumes your soul and takes over your mind!
Really hope this game features some toasty crumpet representation. I’m dying to get my buttery honey-slathered crumpet fix in Pokéform.
Can't be worse than drinking Bounsweet sweat juice.
Cramorant seems to be based on a Cormorant which is a very common bird on the coasts of the UK. It dives into the water to catch fish and stands on rocks with it's wings spread to dry them off in the sun.
As long as it's milk after tea.
Otherwise I'll pass.
as they said it makes its home in dishes found in a tea room I wonder if it will have different formes? They don't mention it can only be found in a teapot, at the very least I hope there are a few different looks for the teapot but this is Gamefreak so most likely not. I am just happy for another ghost type pokemon as they are my favourite type.
Hey guys, hey—get this:
My body is red-tea.
Hahahahahahaha. I made a funny referential joke.
Seriously though, Pokemon really has gone down the toilet. Should have quit after Gold/Silver.
This game looks like crap.
@Simon_Fitzgerald The difference is that cormorants look cool, almost prehistoric. Especially their spectacular turquoise/ jade coloured eyes. Look them up, they’re unreal.
Cramorant (waw, terrible name) captures none of the charm, characteristics or beauty of the real animal, whilst also failing to add any fictional charm either.
It’s a less fantastical and less interesting creature than the real animal it’s based on. An absolute failure of design.
The living furnitures from Beauty and the Beast should be the Pokemon design for Sword / Shield. 😆
@HappyMaskedGuy why should've they quitbafter GSC when every game after that is great up until X and Y, which is arguably not as good. Even if you for some reason think the rest of the games are bad, it was worth them continuing just for HG/SS imo. Those are amazing remakes
@oji
It's required for an Eevee to evolve into a Peevee
@HappyMaskedGuy Cramorant reminds me of Magicarp design-wise. Imagine what a team that would be!
I love them both.
And I predicted a teapot Pokémon. Nice to see it come to fruition.
Drinking Polteageist's body is super weird, but I really dig both designs.
There's also speculation that the fish Cramorant uses might also be its own Pokémon. Who knows really. But someone elsewhere pointed out how detailed it's drawn to just be a generic fish
Personally, I like the idea of Polteageist. Especially that name, lol
why did this need to get 5 minutes? way too much time these games didn't need worst part of the Direct for me
I don't know, the whole "living animate inanimate food pokemon" thing is kind of a bridge too far, for me.
Pokemon is just getting ridiculous tbh. Why add 150 new Pokemon every generation when it's so unsustainable that they now can't have all of them in the same game, and need to resort to utterly stupit ideas like this. There was always going to be a backlash when the inevitable game came around where they couldn't include everything. So they have to spend so much resource making animations, battle characteristics, balancing stats etc. for the every growing number of Pokemon that they're unable to innovate.
I know Pokemon will go on for a long time to come but if they don't change up their formula for the next iteration then it's a hard pass for me until they do. Switch was the prime opportunity to do this, but... opportunity missed.
Just scrolled up the page and looked at that goddamn stupid Pokemon again and I'm still angry.
I don't think anyone is surprised about a teapot Pokemon. XD
@Ryu_Niiyama Some of them already scream about shorts, so....
@Simon_Fitzgerald Cormorants are common everywhere in the world. You can pretty much find them anywhere.
@Octane I specified the UK because that's the region Sword and Shield are based off
Every time I think I’ve found my new favorite Pokémon, they add an even better one. So far, gen 8 has been my favorite batch yet!!!
How is it made literally out of tea, but not part water
@Ryu_Niiyama Roflol!
Seriously though, I think it sounds kinda gross.
@Manah Or eating Slowpoke tails.
I’m really turned off by Pokémon like Polteageist, it feels like Gamefreak isn’t even trying anymore. Honestly the more I hear about Sword and Shield the less I wanna buy a copy of either.
We left out hundreds of pokemon from the pokedex, removed megaevolutions and z-moves but at least we made you some tea.
most of us paid little attention to this clumsy, forgetful seagull
@Austin_Voigt Cormorants are not seagulls. Please rectify.
@HammerKirby You basically just supported my statement with the last part of your reply, didn’t you?
@HappyMaskedGuy Bahaha I knew someone would be upset about that. It was meant sarcastically. However, at the time of writing, I had no idea how popular cormorants actually are with people...
@austin_voigt
Not upset, just correcting an inaccuracy.
Its like me referring to a dolphin as a fish.
Cormorants just happen to be awesome too 😎
@HappyMaskedGuy Fair enough! In fact, after hearing so much about how awesome they are, I can officially say I am a fan of them as well, and shall never jokingly refer to them as seagulls again.
How very english
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