Pokemon Pokopia adds more evidence to the new Gen 10 pile

Pokemon Pokopia has been a resounding success as the first exclusive Switch 2 title in the series, even becoming one of the top rated Pokémon game ever in the process. Pokemon Pokopias Metacritic score and reviews are a testament to the quality of the cozy Animal Crossing-like game, and it's no surprise that fans love it so much when you consider that everyone has it Pokémon staples with a brand new formula. It is also interesting to note that Pokemon Pokopia has secret teasers for Gen 10 games as well as massive lore implications, but one detail may have flown under the radar: more evidence that a new Pokemon type is coming.

While Pokemon Pokopias habitats and Ditto's abilities can rely on each Pokémon's own types, the game is not similar to the main series. Types matter, but they are far from one of the focal points of the entire experience. As such, it makes sense to introduce new Pokémon variants in Pokopia that look like existing animals, but with a new version, such as Mosslax, Peakychu or the new Stereo Rotom. Specifically, Stereo Rotom is an interesting case because it's an Electric/Normal type, but it could just be a placeholder for a new type in Pokemon winds and waves.

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Pokemon Pokopia's stereo rotome basically confirms sound type in winds and waves

Speculation about a new type in Pokémon game has been going on for years, and the most likely candidate is considered to be Sound. This is due to a few reasons:

There are dozens of sound-based movements Pokémon games already, like Bug Buzz, Sing or Boomburst
Sound-related abilities exist, such as Soundproofing or Punk Rock, which reduce damage from sound-based moves or increase the damage they deal when used
Many Pokémon already fit perfectly into the sound concept, such as Meloetta, Exploud and Chatot. It is interesting to note that several of these are Normal type

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With this in mind, it's easy to see why Pokopias new Rotom form, called DJ Rotom, would fit. Not only does Stereo Rotom's color match its Normal type, unlike the other Rotoms, which have matching colors and types, but it would also be perfect as a Boomburst user. Boomburst is one of the best sound-based moves in the series, and an Electric/Normal Rotom with STAB Boomburst can deal serious damage, especially if it got a matchup ability, like Punk Rock.

Why Stereo Rotom is more proof of sound type in Gen 10 games

More importantly, this begs the question of why, if not for posterity and future changes, add a Stereo Rotom form that is normal type but has a teal glow instead of gray to match its actual type combination. This would be a great addition to Gen 10 games, and it would even fit since the games are named Pokemon winds and waveswith sound traveling through the air as sound waves. Although it's a bit cheesy, maybe, sound type in Pokémon would have everything to do with the wind and waves in Gen 10.

Given the success of Peakychu i Pokemon Pokopiaas well as other forms, such as Mosslax and Professor Tangrowth, it would only make sense for Gen 10 games to feature them at some point, even if they don't launch. But if that happens, adding Stereo Rotom as a useful form would at least build the foundation for Sound-type in the future. If, instead, these foundations are already there, which seems reasonable considering all the audio-related elements of the series, Stereo Rotom could be an indirect confirmation that a new type in Pokemon winds and waves is not only possible, but almost guaranteed. After all, it's been over 10 years since the launch of Gen 6, when Fairy was first added as the 18th type in the series, and Sound would be a nice addition to further celebrate 30 years of Pokémon with Gen 10.