Pokemon: Pokedex Entries That May Be Teasing New Regional Forms and Cross-Gen Evolutions

With Pokemon approaching the possible conclusion of Gen 9 after Pokemon Scarlet and Violet‘s DLC, the recent reveals of Dipplin, Archaludon, and Poltchageist have prompted renewed interest in previous Pokedex entries that might hint at Pokemon‘s future cross-gen evolutions and regional variants. Contrasting the introduction of new regional, cross-gen, and convergent Pokemon with Scarlet and Violet‘s signature Paradox Pokemon, Game Freak needs to balance its newfound momentum with a return to some key series’ staples. In particular, Pokemon‘s future Gen 10 needs to ensure it embraces its regional forms this time around