Pokémon Legends: Arceus takes place in the Hisui Region, a land from long ago where people and Pokémon still live separately. The player is tasked with completing the first-ever Regional Pokédex by catching every Pokémon in the Hisui Region, which will eventually come to be known as Sinnoh.
Releasing close to the Generation IV remakes Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, Pokémon Legends: Arceus is an action RPG that tasks the player with researching Pokémon. However, in addition to old favorites from past games, Hisui will add several new regional variants and evolutions of previous Pokémon. Here are all of the new Pokémon revealed for the game so far.
Wyrdeer, classified as the Big Horn Pokémon, evolves from Stantler, the deer Pokémon introduced in Pokémon Gold and Silver. It is a Normal/Psychic-type Pokémon, "using the black orbs at the bases of its antlers," can "generate and unleash psychic energy powerful enough to distort space." It sports a long beard in the style of a Ghibli forest spirit or Breath of the Wild's King of the Mountain.
Stantler can evolve in Hisui due to its harsh, mountainous environment. Because Hisui is a place where Pokémon and people seldom coexist, Wyrdeer is an outlier in its deep connection with the humans. They are revered by locals, and their thick fur is said to be useful for creating warm and luxurious clothing. Additionally, players will be allowed to ride on the back of this Pokémon to travel quickly across the wilderness.
Basculegion is categorized as the Big Fish Pokémon and evolves from Basculin, which debuted in Pokémon Black and White. Basculin evolves in the Hisui Region by being "possessed by the restless souls of other Basculin in their school that have perished during their journey upstream," giving it a Water/Ghost typing. These souls also empower the Pokémon, allowing them to swim without tiring and carry the player across bodies of water.
In addition to a new type, Basculegion receives a much larger form complete with a long, wispy tail similar in style to traditional Japanese artwork. In its original game, Basculin comes in two forms: Red-Striped, more predominant in Black, and Blue-Striped, more common to White. Basculegion appears to be an evolution of the Red-Striped Form, and a Blue-Striped version has not been revealed.
Classified as the Battle Cry Pokémon, the Hisuian variant of Braviary comes to the region in the winter and "can imbue its eerie screeches with psychic power to generate powerful shock waves." With its Psychic/Flying typing, it can also "sharpen its sixth sense, entering a trance that boosts its physical abilities." It resembles the original Braviary design with the exception of a large, psychic flame on its brow that resembles a masquerade mask.
Players can use Hisuian Braviary to fly across the region using a hang-glider-like basket and grip. While it is currently unconfirmed whether Braviary's pre-evolution Rufflet will also receive a regional variant, it's likely Unovan Rufflet will simply evolve into Hisuian Braviary in Pokémon Legends: Arceus.
Classified as the Scout Pokémon, Hisuian Growlithe are "highly vigilant," and "they tend to be seen watching over their territory in pairs." Their long, voluminous fur acts as a perfect insulator, allowing them to stay energetic even in Hisui's harsh climate. They are Fire/Rock-type Pokémon, and the wart on their head is actually a small, fragile stone that they use to attack in moments of desperation.
Currently, no Hisuian form of Arcanine (or a new evolution for Hisuian Growlithe) has been announced, though it's likely the Kanto Pokémon will receive a new variant, a branched evolution or a third form. Kantoian Growlithe evolves using a Fire Stone, but its Hisuian form could use another method.
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