Typhlosion’s leaked shiny variant reminiscent of the original form in Pokémon Legends: Arceus

Pokémon Legends: Arceus is the latest entry in the highly-lauded Pokémon franchise, offering a new region and new Pokémon for players to discover. In addition to the new Pokémon, researchers may encounter familiar creatures like the starters: Cyndiquil, Oshawatt, and Rowlet. While these three may start as their previous renditions, they will surprise users with their new variations.

Be advised the information in this article comes directly from the Pokémon leaks and contains potential spoilers. Continue at your discretion. These leaks are subject to differ from the official game when it launches on Jan. 28, 2022. Each starter has a surprise in Pokémon Legends Arceus: their final evolution's shinies sport colors from their original designs.

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While Hisuian Typlosion is primarily purple, the shiny variant is the same shade of greenish-blue that the original design showcases. You can see a preview of both versions of Hisuian Typhlosion below.

Typhlosion's new appearance isn't the only change in this popular Pokémon. Hisuian Typhlosion also sports a new type. Instead of being solely a Fire-type, Typhlosion is now a Fire / Ghost hybrid, according to leaks in Pokémon Legends: Arceus, giving it an entirely new set of options in this latest entry. The Pokémon even sports a new purple flame mane in Pokémon Legends: Arceus.

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