For a week now, players can play Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. But one Pokémon already has the reputation of being far too strong.
Since November 18, 2022, you can play Pokémon Scarlet & Violet on the Nintendo Switch. With the 9th generation, there is also a whole bunch of new pocket monsters that you can catch in the world of Paldea. A certain Pokémon type, however, did not make it into the official game.
But one Pokémon is currently causing a lot of excitement. This pocket monster is said to make things too easy and ruin a unique challenge. MeinMMO explains what it’s all about.
The starter “Krokel” is considered too strong by some players
Who are we talking about exactly? When you start Pokémon Scarlet or Violet on your Switch, you have to choose one of three starters with which to embark on your Spanish-influenced journey. You have the following options:
- Felori, looks like a cat and is a grass-type Pokémon
- Kwaks, looks like a duck and is a water-type Pokémon.
- Krokel, looks like a crocodile and is a fire-type Pokémon.
However, Krokel, the fire-type Pokémon, is now causing a stir among a whole bunch of players. Many people feel it is far too strong, especially when they want to participate in a specific challenge in Pokémon Scarlet or Violet.
What kind of challenge is this? The Pokémon games are anything but challenging for many. For this reason, players set self-imposed challenges to make the game harder and more complex. This challenge is called the “Nuzlocke” mode:
- Here, there is the capture rule that forces you to catch only the first Pokémon that you encounter in an area.
- Another rule is: If a Pokémon faints, meaning it has 0 hit points, you must either release it or permanently box it in a PC.
What is the problem with Krokel now? The fire starter Krokel makes the Nuzlocke mode far too easy. For example, the user “PokemonChallenges” writes on Twitter: “It [Krokel] has taken on 5 gyms by itself” and all players who are Nuzlocke fans should ban the starter:
The user describes the fire starter as the “most cheated starter in Nuzlocke history.” This would undermine the entire challenge.
Other users also have little “luck” with the new Pokémon games. The game has already reached the top 3 on Twitch within a few days, but there seems to be a nasty trap for streamers. A well-known streamer has now fallen victim to it:
