Why You Can Trust CNET Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's Latest Trailer Reveals New Ghost Puppy, Greavard
Pokemon is offering a spooky look at the Paldea region ahead of Halloween.
A new trailer has been released for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, giving fans their first glimpse at a brand-new ghost-type Pokemon found in the Paldea region.
The trailer, which is embedded below, is shot from the perspective of a student from Naranja Academy, the school in which players will be enrolled in Scarlet and Violet. The student is walking through a field at night searching for ghost-type Pokemon. After first encountering Mimikyu and Gengar, the student happens upon a new, ghostly puppy Pokemon called Greavard.
According to Scarlet and Violet's official website, Greavard is a playful and affectionate Pokemon that is easy to befriend. Despite its friendly disposition, however, it's not a good idea to play with it, as Greavard gradually and inadvertently absorbs the life force of those around it.
Pokemon has been releasing a steady stream of new trailers for Scarlet and Violet in the lead up to their launch in November. Earlier this month, the company released a trailer introducing the games' electric-type gym leader Iono and her partner Pokemon, a new electric frog called Bellibolt. Prior to that, it shared a 14-minute deep dive look at the adventures four different trainers embarked on.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet will launch for the Nintendo Switch on Nov. 18. If you purchase one of the titles before Feb. 28, 2023, you'll be able to receive a special bonus Pikachu in your game.
Ahead of Scarlet and Violet's launch, Nintendo will release a Pokemon-themed Nintendo Switch OLED, on Nov. 4. The Switch game Splatoon 3 is also hosting a Pokemon-themed Splatfest event on Nov. 11.
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