Today, Nintendo and Game Freak have finally announced Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield for the Nintendo Switch, and yes, it is definitely the 8th generation of the series –thank goodness.
The Nintendo Direct that aired earlier this morning gave us a glimpse of the new region of Galar and also gave us the first look of the three starter Pokemon: Scorbunny, Grookey, and Sobble.
Scorbunny is fire-type bunny Pokemon that is full of energy, so much energy, that it might’ve bumped its nose pretty hard; that’s just my opinion since it has a huge bandage on his face.
My favorite, Grookey, is a grass-type monkey Pokemon who looks to be mischevious and is full of curiosity. And then we have the shy and timid lizard Pokemon, Sobble, who is a water-type.
After getting a taste of these three Pokemon’s personality, the internet has already begun arguing about which starter is the best choice, all based purely on appearances it seems like. We scoured the Twittersphere and rounded up some of the best reactions to the Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield starter Pokemon:
Sobble’s shyness and cutesy nature certainly seem to be getting the attention from a few folks.
https://twitter.com/SolizLucio/status/1100759454663036929
They really captured the essence of the Chinese water dragon. #sobble #PokemonDirect #pokemonswordshield pic.twitter.com/KCLM6Ksuud
— Emilio Gonzalez (@KenzoMX) February 27, 2019
I see no difference. #PokemonSwordShield #sobble pic.twitter.com/ofwvVk7xV6
— Space 💫 (@planetplush) February 27, 2019
https://twitter.com/Baited_In/status/1100781848702185472
Finished my quick little drawing of #Sobble! I love this little water Lizard so so much!! #pokemon #PokemonSwordShield @Junichi_Masuda pic.twitter.com/clQDKjWxIW
— 🫧Azeem🫧 (@AquaAzeem) February 27, 2019
I'm in love. I can't wait to go on an adventure together 💕 #PokemonSwordShield pic.twitter.com/krR5ZYo3FI
— Miranda Sanchez (@HavokRose) February 27, 2019
Yeah, I think this is def my pick.#SobbleGang #SobbleSquad pic.twitter.com/lisDLh8IDV
— Aura_ (@AuraTepes) February 27, 2019
The little mischevious monkey that is Grookey is the obvious choice here, but who am I to judge? These people will back me up though, especially this first guy – he knows what’s up, and also, he’s pretty good looking so his pick matters.
#pokemonswordshield NOBODY MESS WITH MY CHILD! #Grookey pic.twitter.com/On4YZJNhlC
— Greysun Morales (@GreysunMorales) February 27, 2019
I'm a simple girl- I see a monkey starter and I stan forever! #Grookey🌱🐵 pic.twitter.com/TAvrZ7Bkcl
— Super Mike RPG (@hitmeupman) February 27, 2019
B A S E D G R O O K E Y
i love my small monkey child#Grookey pic.twitter.com/j1B1EcQa15
— |ᴍᴀᴛᴛ| (@ThatIsntMatt) February 27, 2019
https://twitter.com/Heos_io/status/1100761596253609986
Don't worry, guys. #Grookey's here to keep your timeline safe. pic.twitter.com/yTPkzb7gMs
— Tom Fawkes (@TomFawkes) February 27, 2019
https://twitter.com/ToxicToucans/status/1100789568599740416
I love my small monkey child#Grookey pic.twitter.com/NhPMt2DCoT
— |ᴍᴀᴛᴛ| (@ThatIsntMatt) February 27, 2019
#pokemon #grookey this is a friend too
there i drew them all pic.twitter.com/UxD24jinl6
— chill 🎲 (@DungeonMyaster) February 27, 2019
The fiery bunny, Scorbunny, has been making waves as well, even drawing comparisons to Looney Tunes characters, Lola Rabbit and Bugs Bunny – whatever makes you happy I guess.
https://twitter.com/InfernoOmni/status/1100763080869494792
#scorbunny #pokemon I love them pic.twitter.com/ZRcIrFtKSO
— chill 🎲 (@DungeonMyaster) February 27, 2019
Guys! Guys! here's a leak of #Scorbunny's final evolution! 🐰🔥#Pokemon #PokemonDirect #Scorbunny #ポケモン23周年 #PokemonSword #PokemonShield pic.twitter.com/sPGfWgmvFz
— 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐉𝐞𝐤 (@true_jek_art) February 27, 2019
This is the first thing I thought of when I saw Scorbunny. pic.twitter.com/jj6yWSYCVH
— Nintendo Out of Context (@NinTextual) February 27, 2019
Already got Scorbunny's evolutions pic.twitter.com/AIK9dpoGcu
— Pentra (@Pentragos) February 27, 2019
https://twitter.com/Dosfleurgrab/status/1100776677330833408/photo/1
Hey, I'm Scorbunny and you're watching the Disney Channel #PokemonDirect #Scorbunny #Gen8 pic.twitter.com/uQgJubNbtE
— Dan (@KingPenguinton) February 27, 2019
https://twitter.com/OnstaMonsta/status/1100759659303063553
my reasoning for going with scorbunny is, of course
because he's just a fucking sonic character pic.twitter.com/rGinP7JBQs
— Tracker (@Tracker_TD) February 27, 2019
Alright guys, let us know once and for all who your favorite starter Pokemon is? Let us know in the comments below and for all of your Pokemon Sword and Shield news, you can always check back here at Twinfinite!
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