Sobble for life
Some people don’t like to pick out a starter Pokémon until they know dang well what they’re in for further down the evolutionary line. Well, you don’t have to wait any longer–a big (and entirely expected) leak happened less than two weeks beforeSwordandShieldlaunch on Nintendo Switch.
If you care to spoil the newcomers, the starter evolutions, the regional variants, and even the entire Galar Pokédex,you can do exactly that, though I’d advisecautionbefore you go wild. I saw too much.
That said, I now know my starter selection. I’m glad I took a peek at those specific spoilers.
I originally leaned toward Sobble, the Water-type starter, whenSwordandShieldwere first getting underway. With only one exception–Popplio–I’ve never strayed from that course, so it felt right. Having now seen what the timid lizard grows into, I’m doubling down on my gut reaction.It’s done.
But what are you thinking?Sobble(“A somewhat timid Water Lizard Pokémon that shoots out attacks as it hides itself in the water”),Scorbunny(“A Rabbit Pokémon that is always running about, bursting with energy”), orGrookey(“A mischievous Chimp Pokémon that is full of boundless curiosity”)?
Appearances aren’t everything. This lore might help you decide your starter:
The trivia spouted in the Pokédex is out-of-control bonkers. you may’t convince me otherwise.
