Video Games
'Pokémon Scarlet' and 'Violet' introduced new starters that have quickly inspired memes.

Pokémon Introduced 3 New Starters And They're Already Meme Gold

Donald Duck is a Pokémon now?

by Dylan Kickham
Pokémon

Pokémon fans got a huge surprise on Sunday, Feb. 27, when the beloved game announced two upcoming games: Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. The three new starters — Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Qwaxly — were revealed in a video and instantly inspired memes.

Qwaxly got the most internet attention thanks to its uncanny resemblance to Donald Duck.

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