Summary
Pokemon Scarlet and Violetbrought a lot of new Pokemon into the franchise, but players are now debating which ones are the most forgettable.Pokemon Scarlet and Violethave introduced 114 new monsters to the Pokedex, including the ones in the base game and monsters added through DLC, but they weren’t all created equal in players' minds.
Releasing in November 2022, the pair of games taking place in the Paldea Region are not the most well-received amongPokemonplayers, earningPokemon Scarlet and Violetmiddling reviewsfrom critics and mostly negative fan reviews on Metacritic. Still, the pair of games took the series in a new direction as the first mainlinePokemongame to take place in a fully open-world setting, which has set it apart from games in the previous eight generations.Pokemon Scarlet and Violetalso gave players a lot more options for building their teams, offering up more new Pokemon than any game since Generation 5.
At the top of a lot of players' lists of most forgettable Paldea Region Pokemon is Brambleghast (and, presumably, Bramblin, its unevolved form), the Grass/Ghost-type Tumbleweed Pokemon. While some players discussing the topic on Reddit noted that Brambleghast saw some competitive use in the game’s early days, its absence on any notable trainers' teams along with it being all but forgotten in the DLC released for the pair of games didn’t make for a memorable experience for some players. Adding to this,Brambleghast hardly looks like a Pokemon, and some players have criticized its move pool, as it can only learn 15 moves without the use of TMs, maxing out with Power Whip at level 55.
Not Everyone Forgot About Brambleghast
Even with all of its lack of action inPokemon Scarlet and Violetcompared to somemore popular Pokemon, Brambleghast does seem to have its defenders. Some players praised its Wind Rider ability, which lets Brambleghast avoid all damage from wind moves, most of which comes from damage types that would normally be super effective against a Grass-type Pokemon.
While Brambleghast may not be the most memorable Pokemon introduced in Generation 9, other players have offered up other Pokemon for the title of most forgettable. One name that popped up multiple times was theoddly coiffed Squawkabilly, a Normal/Flying-type Pokemon resembling a parrot with a pompadour. While Squawkabilly comes in four different plumage colors, several players seem disillusioned with its common type pairing, giving it nicknames like “rock n roll Chatot” and “singing Taillow.”
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 in order 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.
