Pokémon Scarlet and Violet’s newest Ghost-type has been unlocked with the opening of a chest full of coins, revealing the Paldean Pokémon: Gimmighoul. Fans have been eagerly awaiting the conclusion to the ominous event announcement posted online a few days ago, and are now able to find out more about this puzzling Pokémon. With the game’s release date a few weeks away, this coin-riddled ghost has made its grand entrance in a fittingly bizarre way.
Paldea’s newest Ghost-type Pokémon, Gimmighoul has been unveiled and can now be properly observed by visiting The Pokémon Company launched the mysterious treasure chest website online the previous week, and fans can now revisit the site to learn more about its still-unknown origins. Although originally sporting a solitary chest at its center, the site now leads to an information hub for Gimmighoul and a video from The Official Pokémon YouTube channel featuring Professor Willow and Mr. Jacq speculating about its mysterious origins. Gimmighoul resembles a ghostly bug with antennae and appears to be a newly discovered Pokémon that has two forms - one that hides in treasure chests waiting to ambush people in search of coins, and one that roams the world with a single coin on its back in search of new hiding places.
Scarlet & Violet's New Pokémon Gimmighoul Was Previously Leaked
Pokémon GO dataminers leaked Scarlet and Violet's new monster while searching through assets from the game. Gimmighoul will Pokémon GO following their appearance in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet - specifically its Roaming Form. However, players will have to wait until next year to be able to catch Gimmighoul, as - according to a post from the official Pokémon GO Twitter - SV and Pokémon GO won't connect until 2023.
From brief sightings on minimaps to possibly unintentional appearances in trailers, those who have been keeping an eye on each announcement for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet have been kept entertained with glimpses of Pokémon that have not officially been announced. Although these leaks have proven to be reliable, the official reveals of Paldea’s new Pokémon have been increasingly engaging leading up to the game's release. These, of course, include Gimmighoul’s ARG-like website tease and the faux livestream from the new Electric-type Gym Leader, Iono, which revealed another new Scarlet and Violet Pokémon, Bellibolt.
The reveal of Gimmighoul shows that Pokémon Scarlet and Violet still has plenty of surprises before its release on November 18. While it's disappointing that many of these reveals have been leaked prior to their official announcements, many of the new additions revealed by Nintendo and Game Freak look like they'll be valuable additions to the franchise. Spanning a range of different Pokémon types and rarities, it looks like there will be plenty of exciting additions for players to work with when they enter Paldea.
Sources: The Official Pokémon YouTube Channel/YouTube (1) (2), The Pokémon Company, Pokémon GO/Twitter
