With a new Pokémon Scarlet & Violet trailer dropping earlier today, we were expecting to see a couple of new Pokémon amidst the fields. And we did indeed, even if it was only brief and we didn't get time to get to know them! But don't worry, we spotted you.
First up is the most obvious one, and the star of the 'Path of Legends' story, Klawf. It's a Rock-type crab — and a fairly big crab, at that. Known as the Ambush Pokémon, it's said to have very strong claws that can hold an enemy in one place.
We're not so sure what that is on its legs, though — fur? Fluff? Sea urchins?
The other two Pokémon sort of come as a pair, and are version-exclusive opposites. The fiery Armarouge is unique to Scarlet, while the sleek Ceruledge is a Violet exclusive. We had to do a double take to make sure they weren't Mega Man cameos, but they look very interesting.
Armarouge gets its psychic energy — as the series' second Fire/Psychic-type — from its armour, while Fire/Ghost-type Ceruledge's armour is full of grudges.
Both Armarouge and Ceruledge can learn some brand new moves — Armor Cannon and Bitter Blade — while Klawf can learn Anger Shell, which is making its debut in Scarlet & Violet.
That's three more new Pokémon joining the fray, then? We wonder how many more we'll get to meet — including if any more Paldean forms are joining our little brown Wooper.
Share your thoughts on the newest Pokémon down below in the comments!
Further reading:
[source scarletviolet.pokemon.com]
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Yet again, I must point out how much cooler the Violet variants look. Definitely going with that game if I buy them.
Not the strongest designs, glad they weren't the main focus of the trailer.
Interesting designs, but they don't feel like Pokemon. These might be the weakest new designs yet as they lean too heavily into anthropomorphism and mechanical themes. Pokemon are best when they look organic.
You mentioned Warrior's and Blades's Signature Moves, but you didn't mention Signature Ability of Klawf. ;P
I say grass is on the Klawf.
He was involved in the storyline where the players are suppose to take Hierba (that is, Grass).
Armarouge and Ceruledge really do look like they came out of a Mega Man game. Particular the Zero series or EXE / Battle Network series.
It even makes me wonder if they were designed by Hitoshi Ariga, who's designed quite a lot of Pokémon now such as the Honedge family, the Rookidee family, Hisuian Sneasel and Sneasler, and Mega Beedrill.
https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Hitoshi_Ariga
If you showed me a picture of Ceruledge and asked me what game it was from, I might list 10 different video game series before I guessed Pokemon.
Best crab pokemon.
"Armarouge — as the series' second Fire/Psychic-type "
Either Victini or Delphox is being overlooked here, and tbh I can't blame the writer. The first one is very forgettable, ant the second one is something we all want to forget.
Man this is looking like the worst gen yet for new designs, I just hope dragonite, gengar and gardevoir are in the game
Shouldn't this come under the Crab News tag?
I am naming my Klawf "Rock Lobster." (I know. He's a crab, but it's RIGHT THERE.)
@UltimateOtaku91 all those were revealed to be in game with previous trailers! xD
I agree with some others that they don’t give off immediate Pokémon vibes, but I think they look sleek and really cool. Reminds me of Bisharp.
Klawf looks like it's having an awful time!
@SViper don't know how I missed them 😂 though I think I remember seeing gengar
@Pak-Man I'll call mine Lieutenant Klawf (Lt Klawf) because of Star Trek TNG.
I mean, just look at those ridges.
I guess I’m the only one that really likes the designs of this generation lol
I genuinely like all the designs so far ... People were on about Bisharp, Zekrom, Dialga and Palkia not looking like Pokémon either when they were first revealed. And with the Ultra Beasts the concept of what a Pokémon is has certainly changed as well
Love these guys though. They took a bit of time to grow on me but Klawf is adorable in that pug-esque way, Armarogue is just Mega Man but Fire......and amazing, and Ceruledge is the edgiest buck I think I've ever seen (Shadow's got some bloody competition). I would definitely use Armarogue if I wasn't already picking Fuecoco but they'll definitely be on my rotation team if I can find one easily enough.
I haven't loved a crab Pokémon this much since gen 1. Welcome to my team Klawf.
@UltimateOtaku91 Gengar was in second trailer, third trailer had Dragonair shown and same third trailer showed Gardevoir Water Tera-type in Tera Raid Battle. xD
Took one look at Ceruledge and said, "Ouroboros"
If only it was a "ROCK LOBSTER" lol.
Finally a Giant Enemy Crab Pokémon
Armourage is clearly based on Mega Man but I am not complaining, that design looks awesome, would totally have him in my party.
Ok am I the only one who thought these were Gardevoir and Gallade regional forms?
@Mauzuri haha! I was going to because trust me, if there’s a pun to be had I’ll dish it out. But I genuinely feel like Klawful is having bad time haha I love that design so much.
I’ve already created about 4 origin stories in my head for it 😂
Someone cut infront of him in the coffee line, someone knocked over his mailbox, someone delivered the wrong mail to his crab house and now he has to go deliver it next door to The Lobsters residence where it should’ve been delivered in the first place but it’s socially awkward and hates small talk and doesn’t want to risk social interaction, the drive-thru forgot his order fries and he’s already back home all set up…
you see where I’m going with this LOL
“….It all leads back to one day…” 😂😂
Klawful has real big Office Space's Milton energy
@BlueBCA Zen Mode Darmanitan cries in a corner.
@Octane The one fire/psychic type that's actually kind of cool. I feel shame for my transgression...
I love their designs, especially the two knights! But that can't be all... I hope they all get evolutions, or at least more powerful forms.
it's a Chinese mitten crab based pokemon. hence the tufts
Wow. Now I'm questioning getting this or not
Funny how the article didn't mention the comparisons of Armarouge & Ceruledge to Mega Man Battle Network & Star Force...
As someone who loves Battle Network, I'm loving Armarouge and Ceruledge. It's like having Megaman and Protoman join your team! I wonder if they'll get evolutions or if they're standalone.
Those two humanoid Pokemon look like Mega Man characters.
Klawf! Welcome to the party
It's weird seeing (basically humans) as pokemon.
That is a good lookin' crab!
@NintendoJunkie It's weird seeing a comment by someone who seems to think it is weird to see monsters as monsters
@BriskSunrise From the other comments, it seems like my sentiment is shared. I think they are cool designs, just different, not bad.
Historically, bipedal pokemon have had some anthropomorphic component to their look. Some one said it earlier, these feel a little more like Megaman designs. That matches with my first impression as well.
I like the one from Violet, but I'm getting Scarlet, so maybe I can trade for the ghost-type blade fighter.
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