Pokémon Sword & Shield: 5 Confirmed Details (And 5 Predictions)
5. Prediction: Scorbunny Will Be Based On A Footballer
Scorbunny has probably caused the most discussion so far, mainly because the bandage like strip on its nose and large feet have led some people to believe it will be yet another Fire Fighting starter. However, this prediction suggests Game Freak will go in a slightly different direction.
Being set in the UK, the large feet and markings could instead be a football kit, creating a ‘mon based off one of the countries most populous animals combined with the national sport makes sense. Plus, it literally has ‘score’ in the name. With that in mind, Fighting doesn’t seem the natural link.
Grass has the closest link to football, and while Fire Grass would be interesting, it offers a bit of a shake up to the starter dynamics. Perhaps Ground type instead then, given how often the likes of Neymar find themselves down there.
Bonus prediction: the loveable little newt Sobble will become a version of the Loch Ness monster, further fitting into the British themes of the game. How the monkey Grookey fits into all of this is harder to figure out. u/fenshield suggested the ‘Groo’ is for groove, and the drumming in the trailer means it’ll become O-Ringo-Tan after The Beatles’ drummer.