Summary
Pokemon Scarlet and Violethave had a fair share of distribution events since launch, and while many of them haven’t lived up to the expectations of players, there have also been a few interesting ones with competitively-built Pokemon or even Herba Mystica. With the upcomingrelease of The Indigo Disk DLCon December 14, The Pokemon Company will have to reveal whether this is the last expansion for Gen 9 as it seems to be, and if so, there should be even more unique events coming in the future to keep the game alive until future ones come out. While there’s an argument to be made for more Legendary and Mythical Tera Raids, Gen 9 can have its own big distribution event, and it already has the perfect candidate for it.
Gen 9 marked a big departure from the series as players know it. Not only havePokemon Scarlet and Violetbroken multiple traditions, even big ones dating back to the first 1996 games, but they have also been the first time in over 25 years that thePokemonanime shifted its tone massively. Ash and Pikachu’s farewell in thePokemonanime was a sad moment for many long-time fans, and now there are new protagonists and critters in the limelight for the animated series - and one of them should be part ofPokemon Scarlet and Violet.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Need a Captain Pikachu Distribution Event
Why Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Should Have a Captain Pikachu Event
After Ash and Pikachu’s departure from thePokemonanime, the series moved on with protagonists Liko and Roy and their respective “starters,” Sprigatito and Fuecoco. While there are several other noteworthy characters, the anime included a bit of fan service with Friede, who is the trainer of a powerful Charizard as well as a peculiar Pikachu - Captain Pikachu. This Pikachu wears a sea captain hat and is often referred to as just “Cap,” and while it’s not the same as Ash’s Pikachu, it does have enough screen time to be a prominent character.
Considering thatPokemon Sword and Shieldfeatured a huge distribution event with a total of 8 different Pikachu, each with one of Ash’s hats, it seems only reasonable to think thatPokemon Scarlet and Violetwill include their own Captain Pikachu distribution event. This kind of event would make a lot of sense for The Indigo Disk DLC’s launch, as thePokemonanime’s story in Gen 9 is heading toward uncharted territory for the games, with Terapagos playing a big role in it.
All Ash Pikachu Versions Distributed in Gen 8
Tying the events of the anime with the game would be an interesting move for The Pokemon Company, and an in-game giveaway ofFriede’s Captain Pikachuwould be a great way to do that - even if the character doesn’t stay in a future Gen 10 series. Currently, there is no way to obtain the original Ash Pikachu forms distributed in Gen 8, as they were given away from September 2020 up until November 30 of the same year. These Pokemon included:
Gen 8 was a good send-off for Ash and Pikachu in the anime, with them winning the Masters Eight Tournament, making Ash the most powerful trainer in the in-universe world. Although Captain is not as iconic, a distribution event for it would help it become more memorable ahead of the anime’s ending or future chapters where it’s still present. Either way, The Indigo Disk feels like the culmination of the story told inPokemon Scarlet and Violet’s Paldeaand beyond, and a big distribution event to cap it off would be greatly appreciated by fans.
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.
