Summary
A new piece of artwork from the upcomingPokemon Legends: Z-Ais potentially hinting at a popular feature returning fromPokemon X and Y, allowing players to style their Furfrous. Among the more than 1,000 creatures featured throughout the storied history of the monster-catching franchise, many of the most beloved Pokemon have featured multiple different variants. Each Pokemon has its own shiny variant as an extremely rare find, with some like Vivillon and Shellos even having multiple normal variants. Now,Pokemon Legends: Z-Amay be bringing back alternate forms for one particular creature.
Furfrou first made its debut in thePokemonfranchise’s sixth generation, appearing as the 93rd Pokemon in the Kalos region’s Central Pokedex. While being a normal Pokemon players could catch in Kalos' Route 5, the Pokemon saw some unique applicationsgiving players the ability to “style” their Furfrou. Players could bring their Furfrou to a special salon in Lumiose City to have it groomed, changing its appearance into one of ten different forms. A new piece of artwork fromPokemon Legends: Z-Anow reveals that Furfrou’s alternate forms may be making a comeback.
Pokemon Legends: Z-A’s newest official artwork may be dropping a major hint about the return of Furfrou styling in the Lumiose City-focused game. The image shows a Furfrou and its trainer in the background of the artwork, depicting the Furfrou with a unique style not seen in previous games. The image could potentially hint at the return of thegrooming feature for FurfrouinLegends Z-A, allowing players to style their Furfrou companions however they like. Neither Game Freak nor The Pokemon Company have officially confirmed Furfrou styling forPokemonLegends: Z-A’s release.
Pokemon Legends Z-A Teasing Return of Furfrou Styles
The return of Furfrou styles inPokemon Legends: Z-Awill join several features originally debuting inX and Yset to make a comeback. One of the biggest returning elements ofPokemon X and Ywill bethe re-introduction of Mega Evolutions, with the last game to feature Mega Pokemon being 2017’sPokemon Let’s Go! Pikachu and Eevee. At least one character first appearing inPokemon X and Ywas also confirmed to be returning inLegends: Z-A, with AZ now acting as the proprietor of Hotel Z alongside his Floette.
Even before the game’s official release, Nintendo and Game Freak have confirmed some big plans forPokemon Legends: Z-A. The newestPokemongame was one of several titles confirmed to be receiving a “Switch 2 Edition” for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, featuring enhanced graphics and performance. The Pokemon Company also finally revealedPokemon Legends: Z-A’s official release date, launching for both the Switch and Switch 2 on October 16. Fans won’t have to wait too much longer to finally return to Lumiose City and the Kalos region withPokemon Legends: Z-A.
