Pokémon Scarlet and Violet’s new hog Lechonk is already a fan favorite

The brand new trailer for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, which debuted Wednesday, confirmed off the sport’s cute new Pokémon. We obtained a peek into this era’s starters in motion (even when we nonetheless don’t have a lot details about their evolutions.) The trailer additionally launched three new pocket monsters: Smoliv, Pawmi, and Lechonk. And followers are already going hog wild over this new Pigémon, erm, Pokémon.

Lechonk!! Welcome to the spherical boi pantheon. Wooloo, Spheal, and Rowlet hive assemble. We’ve a brand new spherical one in our midst. Have a look at that rotund lad — with knobby little legs, tiny hooves, sleepy eyes, floppy ears, and a noble, pronounced snout.

Lechonk is objectively the proper identify for this hefty lil man. I imply, have you ever checked out him? “Lechon” additionally means suckling pig in Spanish — to get extra particular, it’s a selected pork preparation — however don’t fear about that coming to fruition: Lechonk is a truffle hog, right here to make use of his sniffer! This new Pokémon “makes use of its sense of scent to search out and eat solely essentially the most aromatic wild grasses,” in keeping with a launch. Additionally, critically, although he chonk he stronk. Lechonk’s “physique is generally muscle.”

Regardless of this tank energy, Lechonk is a timid fella. When an opponent assaults, or when startled, Lechonk will “cost ahead in a panic.” Judging by the trailer, this implies this hefty boi spends a while on the bottom, dazed and confused. Extraordinarily relatable. I too fall over when intimidated.

I’ll solely ask as soon as: LOOK AT THIS TINY TANK. LOOK AT HIM.

I believe it’s protected to say Lechonk is already a fan favourite.

We don’t have any data on Lechonk’s evolution, but, however followers have some good options.

Lechonk rounds out to a cute homage to Scarlet and Violet’s new area, which seems to have Spanish — in addition to different European — influences. (And Smoliv, the smol olive, actually suits in right here too.)

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet will likely be launched on Nov. 18 on Nintendo Change. We advocate catching as many Lechonks as humanly potential.