APokemonfan on Reddit excited forPokemon Scarlet and Violethas created an amusing picture highlighting the remarkable similarities between the new Pokemon Gimmighoul and Reddit’s own alien mascot.Gimmighoul is a Ghost-type Pokemonthat was recently added toPokemon GOand will also appear inPokemon Scarlet and Violetwhen they release in late November.
Gimmighoul is one of the many new Pokemon arriving in developer Game Freak’s upcomingPokemon Scarlet and Violent, and the Ghost-type Pokemon has already managed to create excitement among many series fans. Hiding inside a massive treasure chest and moving slowly through the battlefield, Gimmighoul waits to ambush players before taking control of them and their Pokemon and forcing them to collect coins. Some players have speculated that thenew Pokemon is mocking cryptocurrenciesafter rumors circulated that Gimmighoul’s evolved form would be called ‘Ethaurum’.
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In a post on r/pokemon, Reddit user AgentAtrocitus shared their picture of what they described as a “Reddified Gimmighoul.” By simply adding two lines around the midsection, an extra antenna, a crooked frown, and a splash of gray paint, the image transforms Reddit’s ubiquitous alien mascot into a spitting image of thePokemon Scarlet and Violet’s Ghost-type Pokemon. Users responding to the post were delighted by the creative palette swap, with some comments suggesting that the Gimmighoul-robot hybrid should become the new logo for the subreddit.
Gimmighoul is just one of many new Pokemon that will appear inPokemon Scarlet and Violetwhen the games release in late November. Although the exact number of new Pokemon being added to the game has yet to be confirmed by Game Freak or Nintendo, a list was recently circulated that purported to contain the names of the new ninth generation Pokemon featured in the title. The list was one of a series ofPokemon Scarlet and Violetleaksin recent weeks, leaving many Pokemon fans wary of searching for new information about the game lest they have key plot points accidentally spoiled.
This charming Gimmighoul illustration is a great example of how creative Pokemon fans can be when it comes to paying tribute to the series they love. From clever mash-ups like this one to sprawling fan artworks bringing togetherevery main character fromPokemon’s long history, fans of the beloved Nintendo franchise can’t seem to get enough of creating and sharing their homages to the franchise. And after decades of showing their love for the series, there’s little doubt that some fans are already working on a whole new batch of Pokemon-inspired creations to celebrate the arrival ofPokemon Scarlet and Violetlater this month.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violetlaunch on November 18, exclusively for the Nintendo Switch.
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