Unlock the Secrets: How Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's DLC Can Revolutionize Representation

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's new DLC Pokemon may be at risk of repeating past mistakes if the game does not learn from overlooked species. While the announcement of new Pokemon in the upcoming DLC generates excitement among fans, the game must also meet those expectations in order to avoid disappointing players. For this to happen, it is crucial that the DLC Pokemon in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet are readily accessible and worthwhile to discover. Otherwise, they run the risk of encountering a similar unfortunate outcome as previous generations.

The introduction of new Pokemon has been a long-standing tradition since Generation 2, which introduced 100 new Pokemon species. The continual expansion of the Pokedex serves multiple purposes. Firstly, and most notably, it keeps the series innovative, along with the fresh attacks and abilities that each new generation brings. Additionally, newly introduced Pokemon can contribute to the characterization of the region they originate from. Pokemon Scarlet and Violet embrace this tradition, already introducing their own set of new additions prior to the DLC release. Furthermore, the upcoming Pokemon will offer players a glimpse into the world of Kitakami and Blueberry Academy.

Alomomola's Scarcity Doesn't Need to be Shared by Scarlet and Violet's DLC Pokemon

Despite being the focus of Pokemon GO's Valentine's Day collection event in 2021, Alomomola is not a widely popular Pokemon. Initially believed to be an evolution of the heart-themed Water Pokemon Luvdisc, Alomomola ultimately emerged as a standalone creature. However, this was just one factor contributing to its lack of popularity. Its stats, apart from its substantial 165 base HP, were generally unimpressive for a single-stage Pokemon. Additionally, as a Water-type, Alomomola faced tough competition from numerous other Pokemon, making it difficult to justify choosing Alomomola over other options.

Furthermore, Alomomola's scarcity further diminishes its appeal compared to other top-tier Water-types in the Pokemon universe. In most instances, Alomomola can only be encountered by searching bubbling spots in bodies of water or using a Super Rod, an item players typically obtain later in the game. Even when these circumstances do not apply, Alomomola frequently has a low encounter rate. Despite existing since Pokemon Black and White, Alomomola has consistently been challenging for players to find. Consequently, many players have not had the opportunity to include it in their teams and experiment with its capabilities.

When it comes to the new Pokemon introduced in Scarlet and Violet's DLC, Alomomola serves as a cautionary example. The availability of the Pokemon in the DLC would suffer if they faced the same lack of accessibility that Alomomola has struggled with throughout the series, especially in Gen 9. The debut generation of a Pokemon is crucial for establishing itself and gaining a fanbase, and hindering its discoverability poses a significant obstacle, as past instances have demonstrated. The critters featured in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's DLC should not encounter the same challenges that previous species have faced.

The history of Alomomola's appearances is made worse by its tendency to hide underwater in the Paldea open-world, causing it to elude players attempting to complete their Pokedex. Although there is still ample time before the release of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's DLC, it is important to keep these mistakes in mind to prevent their repetition. The consistent obstacles players have faced when encountering Alomomola mean that the DLC for Gen 9 should make an effort to facilitate targeting critters in the water or underwater, in order to avoid the issues that have plagued this particular Pokemon.

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet are available now for Nintendo Switch.