Say hello to the newest addition to the Paldea region
Followingseveral poststeasing the news, we’re seeing the newest addition to the Paldea region. Grafaiai is a new Pokemon debuting inPokemon ScarletandViolet.
Grafaiai is categorized as the “Toxic Monkey” Pokemon. It’s naturally a Poison/Normal Type, and is pretty tiny.
According to thePokemon page, Grafaiai is a moody Pokemon with a “fastidious” disposition. It’s a bit of a loner, and usually gets caught up in territorial fights with other Pokemon.
Grafaiai is nocturnal, and covers its hands in poison to mark patterns on trees as part of securing its territory. This poisonous saliva can paralyze Bug Pokemon, which Grafaiai can then collect up. Better keep your Butterfree away from it!
The saliva can change color based on what Grafaiai eats, and becomes concentrated when the little guy senses danger. I’m guessing by the name that Grafaiai is based on an Aye-Aye, which also forages for food and has incredibly long fingers.
Another addition toPokemon ScarletandViolet
This adds to the list of new Pokemon arriving inPokemon Scarlet and Violet. Alongside the Pokemon Grafaiai, we’ve also seen newcomers likeLechonkand Fidough, who both overtook the internet with their adorable designs.
While Grafaiai doesn’t seem to have the same ability to accost social media’s attention, I think it’s a neat design. And hey, another painter Pokemon to hang out with Smeargle.
Pokemon ScarletandVioletare due to arrive on November 18 for the Nintendo Switch, with ahost of featuresin tow. From riding a Legendary Pokemon as a bike to co-op adventures, it certainly seems like a very different Pokemon journey. Hopefully we’ll see some more new Pokemon, and maybe even some neat new regional variants for Paldea, in the run-up to November.
