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Who’s that Pokémon?

We’ve already met Wiglett, Grafaiai, and the adorable Fidough, but a Pokémon Go data miner uncovered a new “coin” Pokémon that could appear in the upcoming Scarlet and Violet games.

The purple, bug-like pocket monster has a gold coin on its back that appears to be held up by its tail (or a third antenna?). Eagle-eyed fans first spotted the creature during a game trailer released in October.

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