A new ten minute breakdown introduced traversal transformations for the player character Ditto including Lapras for water and Dragonite for flight. The trailer then unveiled three new forms. Peakychu a pale droopy eared Pikachu. Mosslax a grass covered Snorlax with a blooming flower. Smearguru a paint splashed Smeargle variant and the first alternate design for the species.
Why it is notable
Outside of Gigantamax versions Pikachu and Snorlax have rarely seen true alternate forms. These designs fit Pokopia’s cozy creative tone and may tie to unique abilities quests or settlement buffs that parallel how Bulbasaur and Squirtle enable farming features.
What we still need to learn
Koei Tecmo has not detailed how Peakychu Mosslax and Smearguru integrate with crafting progression or request lines. Expect form specific interactions new resource loops and collectible cosmetics tied to island progression.
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