The newest trailer for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet shows off one of the franchise's newest Gym Leaders, the Electric-type trainer Iono. Previous trailers for the next generation of Pokemon games have already introduced a wide cast of new characters from the Paldea region. Rival characters like Nemona and Penny have been joined by the first reveals of the region's Gym Leaders like the Ice-type Grusha. Now, the newest trailer for the upcoming Pokemon games has unveiled another member of Paldea's Gym Challenge with a livestream-inspired debut.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's newest trailer titled "Guess Iono's Partner Pokemon" plays out as a broadcast hosted by the Electric Gym Leader, Iono. Iono's debut introduces herself as the Gym Leader of the Paldean city of Levincia, as well as a "streamer and influencer" with a pair of blue and pink Magnemite hair clips. Iono tasks viewers with the challenge of figuring out her signature Pokemon, giving various hints based on questions from fans. Despite the obvious hinting in her hair clips, Iono confirms that her partner Pokemon is not Magnemite.
While a new Pokemon was not officially revealed during the trailer, Iono did give players hints about the new Electric Pokemon. Iono revealed the Pokemon has "two big bumps" on its head that are often mistaken for eyes, as well as its "body expanding and contracting" to generate electricity. Fans have already speculated that Iono's partner Pokemon may be another of Scarlet and Violet's "regional fakes," similar to recently revealed Pokemon like Wiglett. Iono concluded the trailer by teasing a reveal "next time," suggesting Scarlet and Violet may receive another of her livestream-esque reveals.
Iono's reveal trailer as the newest Paldean Gym Leader comes as Pokemon Scarlet and Violet are looking to make major changes to the Gym structure. Game Freak and The Pokemon Company have previously confirmed that Scarlet and Violet will be shedding the game's traditional linear structure with the shift to an open world. Players will be able to challenge Paldea's gyms in any order they choose, though rumors have suggested Gyms in Scarlet and Violet may not have level scaling.
With just over a month left until the release of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, Game Freak and The Pokemon Company have been giving fans plenty of reasons to be excited for the new Pokemon games. Alongside the open world changes, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet will introduce the Terastal gimmick as a way for trainers to change a Pokemon's type. Terastal Raid Dens will also introduce a major change to the game's combat, bringing real-time elements to Pokemon's traditional turn-based combat. Iono will look to join a diverse cast of characters coming with Pokemon Scarlet and Violet in November.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet will release on November 18th for the Nintendo Switch.