"We haven't even gotten the Galar Starters yet": Pokemon GO community reacts to upcoming Gen IX Starters debut

Recent news regarding Pokemon GO revealed the next set of starter Pokemon from the Paldea region. While these new monsters are welcomed with open arms, many feel bothered that Niantic has added three of the franchise's latest arrivals and skipped the older ones. Players have expressed their dissatisfaction on the official subreddit.

Many have opined on the mobile game and the recent decisions made by its developers. A prominent post kicked off the discussion with:

Reddit reacts to Paldean starters in Pokemon GO

When the announcement of the new arrivals reached X, user Averageejoe was quick to post their thoughts on Reddit. While they liked the Paldea starters, the decision to add this set of Pokemon was a bit perplexing since the company has yet to release the starters from the generation prior.

In fact, a large catalog of creatures from the sixth, seventh, and eighth generations have yet to make their catchable debut in Pokemon GO, leading to many concurring with the aforementioned opinion. Users pointed out that Niantic's negligence traces way back to the fourth generation, as not even Manaphy, Phione, and Arceus have made it to the mobile game.

On Niantic's official post, certain factions are demanding the company revert the changes made to Remote Raid Passes. For those unaware, remote raiding was introduced during the 2020 Pandemic to allow players to still enjoy the game from home. However, Niantic placed a limit on the amount of remote raids for each individual and doubled the price of its passes.

One user brought up an interesting point that may explain Niantic's choice to release the Paldean starters. For those unaware, the first half of the Pokemon Scarlet and Violet DLC will soon arrive, meaning that the arrival of these creatures could be tied to a collaborative event to promote the expansion pass.

Who are the Paldean starters in Pokemon GO?

The starters arriving in Pokemon GO belong to the Pokemon Scarlet and Violet titles. With their incorporation, the upcoming update will bring a whopping nine total creatures to the title's live servers.

Sprigatito, Floragato, Meowscarada, Fuecoco, Crocalor, Skeledirge, Quaxly, Quaxwell, and Quaquaval will all be coming very soon.

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Lukus remembers watching his brother complete Kingdom Hearts 1 and developing a soft spot for the franchise. However, he has a strong emotional attachment to the Pokémon franchise, with which he fell in love as a child. He finds joy in crafting engaging and insightful content that resonates with the global fanbase. In just under three years, Lukus has published 1.8k+ stories and garnered 3.75 million reads on the Sportskeeda website.

Lukus conducts extensive research and multiple fact-checks to ensure the accuracy and relevancy of his articles. He also weaves in discussions about his own gameplay experiences to add a personal touch. Currently, he can be found either grinding multiplayer ranked ladders in games like League of Legends and Apex Legends or delving into single-player RPGs like Dragon Quest and Fallout: New Vegas.

The Pokémon esports scene intrigues Lukus due to its emphasis on strategy, as opposed to standard FPS or MOBA tournaments that reward quick reflexes. He is a fan of competitive Pokémon player Wolfe Glick, who also creates informative and entertaining videos on YouTube.

Beyond gaming, Lukus enjoys anime and trading card games.

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