SomePokemon Scarlet and Violetfans were left with a mix of amusement and terror after a gamer posted a screenshot of the description for the Psychic-type Pokemon Gothitelle’s special ability. The unsettling ability, discovered inPokemon Scarlet and Violet’s Pokedex, feels like something that would be more at home in a story by H.P. Lovecraft than a family-friendly title from developer Game Freak.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violetare the latest entries in the long-runningPokemonfranchise, featuring new playable characters and creatures to catch in the charming seaside Paldea region. Eagerly anticipated by series fans after the success ofPokemon Legends: Arceusin early 2022, serious performance problems and numerousglitches inPokemon Scarlet and Violethave left many gamers disappointed with the two titles. Despite these technical issues,Pokemon Scarlet and Violethave been praised by many critics and gamers for taking the franchise into an open-world setting for the first time, a move that some fans had been wanting for years.
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In a new post on the r/Pokemon subreddit, user quinn_thomas shared a screenshot of the entry for the Psychic Pokemon Gothitelle inPokemon Scarlet. Gothitelle is one of the manyclassic Pokemonthat made their return inPokemon Scarlet and Violetalongside a slew of brand-new catchable creatures. Reading more like a page from a cosmic horror novel than aPokemongame, the unsettling Pokedex entry for Gothitelle states that it uses a blast of psychic energy to show its opponents “ethereal and beautiful” dreams of the end of the universe. The entry inPokemon Violetis no less horrifying, reading in part that “It acts somewhat detached because it has seen the end of all existence.”
Accompanied by a picture of a terrified man and joking text about being shown the heat death of the universe by Gothitelle, the post was met with a mix of humor and horror byPokemon Scarlet and Violetfans. Making light of the depressing special ability, one Reddit user quipped that “It puts the goth in Gothitelle” while another joked that the Psychic Pokemon gave their Crocalor an ego death. Making a connection to the storyline fromPokemon Legends: Arceus, one user wondered if Arceus would rebuild the universe after the end foreseen by Gothitelle.
In a video game franchise known for its cartoonish visuals and family-friendly vibe, the horrifying special ability for Gothitelle feels almost comically out of place. No matter how ethereal and beautiful it may be, seeing the end of the universe doesn’t sound like a pleasant experience. For gamers feeling a bit overwhelmed by the cosmic horror of Gothitelle’s special ability, aMinior hot chocolate bombcould be just the thing needed to chase the existential dread away.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violetare available now, exclusively for Nintendo Switch.
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