Summary
ThePokemonfranchise has always seen leaks and datamines floating around the internet or even in paper form back when CoroCoro was sharingPokemonnews, but last month saw the single biggest leak in the series' history due to a hacker attack on Game Freak. Every generation ofPokemongames appeared in the leaked documents, though not every game had meaningful revelations.Pokemon Sun and Moonand Gen 7 as a whole appeared a lot in the so-called Teraleak, revealing all kinds of ins and outs of the games - from Mimikyu’s true form to the various cut Pokemon and forms that Gen 7 was originally planned to include.
Pokemon’s regional formswere first added in Gen 7. They became immensely popular since, in part thanks to the focus on Kantonian critters, and in part due to this concept breathing new life in several evolutionary lines. AlthoughPokemon Sun and Moonintroduced a whopping total of 18 regional forms to the series, more were originally planned or at least considered by Game Freak, and that is not even limited to just regional forms. At least three all-new Pokemon were conceived for Gen 7 but were later scrapped, probably never to return.
Every Pokemon Sun and Moon Cut Regional Form
Why Pokemon Gen 7’s Cut Regional Forms Should Return
Pokemon Sun and Moonwere supposed to have at least five moreAlolan regional forms, or these were at least considered before being cut for whatever reason. These are the following:
Considering that both Rhyhorn and Scyther have evolutions and Snorlax has a pre-evolution, it seems plausible that if these regional forms were greenlit, fans would have had a few more. These include Rhydon, Rhyperior, Scizor, and Munchlax.
The entire Rhydon line could have been Electric/Rock in terms of type combinations, but maybe this was cut in favor of the Geodude line, whose Alolan forms were all Electric/Rock as well. The leaked cut form of Scyther could have given fans yet another Steel/Fairy Pokemon, one of thebest type combinations inPokemongames, with Scizor presumably losing its Bug type in favor of Steel. A Fighting-type Snorlax, and possibly Munchlax, would have also been interesting to see. Seel and Dewgong were probably the least likely to feature in Gen 7, as they would have had the same type as Primarina, and possibly even a similar design, so it makes sense why they were cut.
Mimikyu’s Cut Version-Exclusive Forms Explained
On top of these cut regional forms,Pokemon Sun and Moonwere planned to have two version-exclusiveforms of Mimikyudressed as other Pokemon, although there is no trace within the Teraleak as to what these forms might have been based on. Given that they were planned to be version-exclusive, it would have made sense to base them on Gen 7 critters that could only be found in each game.
Pokemon’s Cut Alola Fossils Explained
The Alola region was also initially considered as a potential home for twonew fossil Pokemon, which would have been version-exclusive. One was supposed to be Rock/Water, and the other a Rock-type Pokemon with some secondary type that was yet to be decided. Given that thesecut Gen 7 Pokemonwere not even fully conceptualized, it’s likely they will never see the light of day.
Pokemon Gen 7’s Cut Movie Ultra Beast Explained
Finally,Pokemon Sun and Moon- or possiblyPokemon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon- were supposed to have anadditional Ultra Beastthat was never released. Not much is known about this Pokemon, other than the fact that it was supposedly called “Mozzura” and it was meant to appear in the 20thPokemonmovie.
This Ultra Beast was reportedly bipedal with wings, as seen inthis leak.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
WHERE TO PLAY
The school that you’ve enrolled in as you playPokémon ScarletandPokémon Violethosts a special independent study project. The theme of this assignment is “A Treasure Hunt.” Explore the world and seek out your very own treasure!Three stories will be woven into your adventure while traversing the sprawling Paldea region. Along Victory Road, you will go to Gyms in different locations to to achieve Champion Rank. On the Path of Legends, you can join Arven in search of rare ingredients. And in ★ Starfall Street ★, you’ll challenge Team Star, a group of delinquents causing trouble for the school.These stories are set in an open world, so where you go is all up to you. A world teeming with Pokémon and people to meet is waiting for you—traverse the Paldea region wherever you heart desires.
