Marzbar
Well-Known Member
I thought this could be a bit of fun; coming up with wacky and creative theories on how certain Pokemon came to be found in the Galar region, which as we know is based on Great Britain. It can be Pokemon already confirmed to appear in the Galar Dex, or it can be whatever unannounced Pokemon you want. As long as it doesn't have an obvious British origin. When I was researching ideas for this thread I was surprised to learn Pine trees, Bears and Eagles do actually have British native species. But many Galar Dex inclusions are.... questionable at best
I'll give you an example that's already come up on this forum: Maractus
Obviously it's a central American/Mexican based cactus from a desert region, not from cold wet Britain. But... we can get creative (and a little bit factual).
Theory One: Early European explorers brought back the flowering cactus Pokemon to feature in their gardens, becoming a valuable and sort after botanical marvel. Even a British Cactus Society was formed in their honour. They soon took root outside their garden borders and ventured off to thrive in the more arid areas of Britain.
Theory Two: European migratory birds, such as Swellow, ventured overseas and carried back the Maractus seeds in their droppings or even carried them in their talons perhaps for nest decorative purposes. This allowed the seeds to be unintentionally planted and take root. Think the very British Monty Python and the Holy Grail coconuts and swallows gag.
Here's some further examples of very questionable Galar Dex inclusions that need your creative explanations as to why they are now in Britain! So get sleuthing!
Galvantula (tarantulas in the Queen's country!?)
Hawlucha (Mexican luchador wrestler)
Pangoro (English pandas?)
Lucario (an Egyptian Anubis)
Grookey (there's no European monkeys or primates)
Hippowdon
Rhydon
Heliolisk (based on a frilled-necked lizard, with some features of an iguana, a basilisk and a spotted salamander. None of which are in Europe)
Gourgeist (yes Halloween has Pagan/Celtic origins in Britain..... but pumpkins are native to America)
I'll give you an example that's already come up on this forum: Maractus
Obviously it's a central American/Mexican based cactus from a desert region, not from cold wet Britain. But... we can get creative (and a little bit factual).
Theory One: Early European explorers brought back the flowering cactus Pokemon to feature in their gardens, becoming a valuable and sort after botanical marvel. Even a British Cactus Society was formed in their honour. They soon took root outside their garden borders and ventured off to thrive in the more arid areas of Britain.
Theory Two: European migratory birds, such as Swellow, ventured overseas and carried back the Maractus seeds in their droppings or even carried them in their talons perhaps for nest decorative purposes. This allowed the seeds to be unintentionally planted and take root. Think the very British Monty Python and the Holy Grail coconuts and swallows gag.
Here's some further examples of very questionable Galar Dex inclusions that need your creative explanations as to why they are now in Britain! So get sleuthing!
Galvantula (tarantulas in the Queen's country!?)
Hawlucha (Mexican luchador wrestler)
Pangoro (English pandas?)
Lucario (an Egyptian Anubis)
Grookey (there's no European monkeys or primates)
Hippowdon
Rhydon
Heliolisk (based on a frilled-necked lizard, with some features of an iguana, a basilisk and a spotted salamander. None of which are in Europe)
Gourgeist (yes Halloween has Pagan/Celtic origins in Britain..... but pumpkins are native to America)