APokemon Scarlet andVioletfan recently created a new design for Sandslash based on a visual glitch they encountered in the newThe Teal MaskDLC. This fan art shows off an amazing concept for an alternate form or evolution for the iconicPokemoncreature.
Pokemon ScarletandVioletrecently releasedThe Teal Mask, the first half ofThe Hidden Treasure of AreaZero DLC package. This exciting content takes players to the Japan-inspired Kitakami region where they can learn about mysterious folk tales while collecting some classic Pokemon unavailable in the base games, including Sandshrew and Sandslash.
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However, some players have reported a visual glitch when theyencountered Sandslash inPokemon ScarletandViolet: The Teal Mask. This bug seemingly comes from parts of its brown spikes clipping through its chest. This promptedPokemonfan and artist LiddelUwU to design an alternate form for Sandslash based on the error and share it on Reddit. Their rendition transformed the glitch into brown armor plates that run down his body, plus a couple extra spikes for good measure.
Sandshrew and its evolution Sandslash are popular Pokemon seemingly inspired by pangolins and anteaters introduced in the first batch of monsters from the original games. Though many of these Pokemon have received evolutions or baby forms in subsequent generations, the Sandshrew and Sandslash line remained largely unchangeduntilPokemon Sun andMoonadded the regional Ice/Steel Alolan form. Now, fans of Sandshrew and Sandslash can collect the classic Ground version inThe Teal Mask.
Players were understandably struck by how cool LiddelUwU’s version of Sandslash was. Many fans actually thoughtPokemonhad made another variant of Sandslash–or that it had secretly been given an evolution–when they first saw the glitch in game, and were disappointed to find out it was just a bug. LiddelUwU’s fellowPokemonfans said their version improved upon Sandslash’s iconic design, and players filled the Reddit post’s comments with conceptualized names and abilities for the theoretical evolution or alternate form.
While it may not have a new variant of Sandslash to catch in the game,The Teal Maskdoes include some exciting activities forPokemon ScarletandVioletplayers to enjoy. They can collect new customizations for their trainer, capture new Pokemon, and enjoy new features like improvements to the camera.The Indigo Disk,part two ofThe Hidden Treasure of Area Zero, is planned to release this winter, so fans won’t have to wait long to experience even morePokemonadventures.
Pokemon ScarletandVioletare available for the Nintendo Switch.
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