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Speculations are rife among fans regarding Game Freak's upcoming project, which is believed to possibly be a new installment of the popular Pokemon Legends series. This speculation is primarily supported by the circulation of rumors and a Pokedex entry found in the game Pokemon Scarlet.The distinctive concept of starter Pokemon in Pokemon Legends: Arceus could potentially be carried forward in a prospective sequel, with the introduction of regional forms.
The Pokedex entry for Quaxly in Scarlet suggests that it may not be native to the region, hinting at its potential role in a future Pokemon Legends game set in Unova. Fans eagerly anticipate a sequel to the popular Pokemon Legends: Arceus, and a particular Pokedex entry in Pokemon Scarlet may indicate that such a follow-up has already been planned. Recently, rumors about Pokemon's next game have surfaced, leading players to believe that Game Freak's next project could be another Pokemon Legends game, especially if they continue to delegate remake development to third-party studios. While this is still speculation until the completion of Scarlet and Violet's DLC, there are already indications that a second Pokemon Legends game may be on the horizon.
Pokemon Scarlet Confirms Quaxly Isn't Native to Paldea
: The unique approach to starter Pokemon in Legends: Arceus was one of the key factors that made the game memorable for players. Instead of introducing entirely new Pokemon, the game reused starter Pokemon from previous generations while revealing their final evolutions to be regional forms. As players eagerly await the release of a new Pokemon Legends game, they hope that it will follow in the footsteps of its predecessor by adopting a similar approach for its own starter Pokemon and their regional evolutions. Amidst the discussions and speculations surrounding this topic, it was Quaxly's Pokedex entry in Scarlet that provided strong evidence supporting its role in Pokemon Legends.Given that players tend to overlook the Pokedex entry for their starter Pokemon, it is not surprising that some fans may have missed Quaxly's entry in Scarlet. Interestingly, the entry states that unlike Sprigatito and Fuecoco, Quaxly is not originally from the region but rather "migrated to Paldea from distant lands long ago." Normally, such a Pokedex entry would go unnoticed, but in light of Pokemon Legends: Arceus, it becomes evident that Quaxly's origins being linked to another ancient region aligns perfectly with the potential of a new Pokemon Legends game.
How and Where Quaxly Could Feature in a New Pokemon Legends
Quaxly, as a starter Pokemon and according to its Pokedex entries, has traveled extensively across various regions in the Pokemon world. Quaxwell's Violet Pokedex entry highlights its regional history, while both of Quaquaval's entries in the Scarlet and Violet versions mention its distant origins depicted in its elegant dancing. Considering that Quaxly's line originates from unknown regions, it appears that Game Freak has already set the stage for Quaxly's comeback as the next Water-type starter Pokemon in Pokemon Legends.
Given the release proximity of Pokemon Legends: Arceus and the Gen 4 remakes, many fans speculate that the upcoming Pokemon Legends game will delve into the Unova region. Unova offers an intricate history, ripe for exploration in Pokemon Legends, thanks to the narratives presented in Black, White, and their sequels. Moreover, the region seems well-suited for Quaxly, considering its prominence in both human and Pokemon communities, as stated in prior Pokedex entries.
Unova offers ideal locations for Pokemon Legends, such as the bustling ports of Driftveil and the thriving town settlement of Castelia. This presents an opportunity to introduce Quaxly as a wandering starter Pokemon eager to explore. Additionally, a regional variant of Quaquaval could maintain the line's associations with fashion, dancing, and fighting, drawing inspiration from Unova's New York influences, theater, and dance. It is possible for Quaquaval to become a Water/Dark or Water/Fairy combination. Taking cues from the memorable Meloetta from Generation 5, Quaquaval could even undergo a transformation, substituting its Fighting-type for Psychic-type abilities. Experience Pokemon Legends: Arceus on the Nintendo Switch today.