A fan ofPokemon Scarlet and Violethas shared a piece of art and a theory regarding the game’s gym leader Iono. The theory is proving to amuse many of theelectric Pokemon trainer’s fans.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, like the games before it, introduces a new slew of gym leaders who the player must battle to become the very best. Acquiring gym badges helps trainers to control their Pokemon as they increase in level, making every gym an important stop on the player’s journey. InPokemon Scarlet and Violet, gym challenges that take place before the actual battle that task the player with unique e and experiences and game modes, with Iono’s focusing on making the player a part of her renowned livestream. Like V-Tubers, though, some fans are musing at the idea of Iono’s appearance just being a disguise or persona.
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Reddit user DaveyGamersLocker shared an image of their imagining of Iono, revealing the Levincia Gym Leader’s true appearance to actually just be a Magneton that’s piloting a mech suit that looks like a human being. Her face and hair are revealed to be just a simple mask that covers the core face of the Magneton, while the other two remain visible and are mistaken for a Magnemite on either side of her head when she’s in her full disguise. Amusingly, despite her fondness forelectric-type Pokemon, Iono never uses Magnemite or Magneton in battle.
Other fans were quick to join in with funny ideas, further expanding upon DaveyGamersLocker’s theory. One suggested that the mech body might actually be full of additional Magneton or Magnemite. Others pointed out that theories aboutIonohaving an appearance other than what’s visible on the surface have been around since her character introduction, with some suggesting she was actually a robot controlled by Rotom, or, prior to the release of the game, a belief that she might be a V-Tuber that looks nothing like how she appears when livestreaming.
These theories might seem outlandish or silly to some, but the series has certainly offered multiple instances of fooling the player regarding a Pokemon or person’s true appearance.Ditto and Mimikyuare both something other than what they seem at first glance, after all, and even the anime has given opportunities for Team Rocket’s rare talking Meowth to pretend to be other Pokemon. While it’s extremely unlikely that Iono is actually anything than what she appears to be, it’s understandable that fans would come up with fun theories suggesting otherwise.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violetare available now for Nintendo Switch.
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