Although the franchise is moving forward withPokemon Scarlet and Violet, it seems dedicated to never forgetting where it came from. There have been plenty of remakes, such as the recentBrilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, butPokemon Legends: Arceusshows a whole new way these games can explore the past. It’s uncertain what comes afterPokemon Scarlet and Violet, as it’d be another three years or so before the next gen rolls around, but it would be a perfect time for a newPokemon Legendsgame.
IfPokemon Legendsbegins with Hisui/Sinnohand moves down the line, thenPokemon Black and Whiteare the next games on the docket. It could go in any direction, of course, butPokemon Black and White’s Unova would be a good, interesting pick. Indeed,Pokemon Black and Whitehave a long history that would be great to see in the game, such as a restored Relic Castle.
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Pokemon Black and White’s Relic Castle
Although many players may associate Relic Castle as the place wherethey can catch Volcarona, it has a much deeper lore tied to the creation of the region and the Tao Trio. It is the ruins of an ancient city, dating back 2500 years prior to the game (making it perfect for aPokemon Legendsgame). The castle/city was built by the twin heroes and their dragons, having been the entire heart of an ancient civilization.
Indeed, its connection toPokemon Black and White’s Legendary Pokemon comes in the form of several floors that are inaccessible until N has awakened eitherZekrom or Reshiram. In Relic Castle, there are several important story developments tied to Alder and Ghetsis, the Seven Sages, Looker, and far more. Overall, the Relic Castle is one huge mystery, one perfect for unraveling in aPokemon Legendsgame.
How The Relic Castle Could Play a Big Role in a Pokemon Legends Game
For the longest time, it seems Unova has been more industrialized and urbanized thanother regions in the Pokemon World—evidenced by the Relic Castle being a city dating back 2500 years. The ruins show only some of the structure, and aPokemon Legendsgame could have a lot of fun bringing this back to life. Not only would this work as a big explorable area to catch Pokemon, but at the heart of it could be the home of the new protagonist, team, and all of that.
Then, the game could really explore Relic Castle—or whatever it was probably known by—and its relationship to the Tao Trio, the original Dragon Pokemon, and far more. It’s an interesting hook for future stories—well, stories set in the past—and it’s a prime reasonUnova would make for a greatPokemon Legendsgame.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violetare scheduled for release in 2022 on Nintendo Switch.
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