The latter is for a very specific reason. It’s well-known already that Pokemon Scarlet and Violet are based on Spain, in some shape or form. How much Spanish culture predominantly makes its way into the game remains to be seen, but there will certainly be undertones at the very least. One way some fans are hoping this culture is reflected in the game comes alongside its Unown.

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While Pokemon get new forms every generation, the Unown haven’t changed since their inclusion in Pokemon Gold and Silver. Fans know that there is an Unown corresponding to every letter of the alphabet, plus an exclamation mark and a question mark. With Pokemon Scarlet and Violet’s Spanish origins, many are hoping to see Spanish characters get their own Unown (as seen below, in matedetoni’s Reddit post).

Redditor matedetoni proposed that Pokemon Scarlet and Violet add a new Unown form based on a Spanish question mark. Others in the thread also pointed out other good inclusions like an Unown based on the Spanish exclamation mark or the eñe mark: ¿, ¡, and Ñ/ñ, respectively. Of course, whether or not this happens remains to be seen, but it would be a nice way to give Unown new regional variants and have them play a bigger role in this gen than past ones—if it were somehow connected to the story.

Of course, even less is known about the story than the region. Many have filled this hole with various ideas like two legendary bull Pokemon, as well as speculated that the Pokemon Scarlet and Violet starters could be based on a Cucafera (Fuecoco), a Flamenco dancer (Sprigatito), and/or Don Quixote (Quaxly). However, until Nintendo showcases more of the region, how close or how far off fans are is a big question mark in and of itself.

After all, while Pokemon regions are usually based on a particular real-world area, it mixes in plenty of creative liberties with its real-world inspirations. What is clear from all of this is that fans are excited to see what Pokemon Gen 9 has in store.

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet are scheduled to release in late 2022 for Nintendo Switch.

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