In the world of Pokémon Sun & Moon, Totem Pokémon hold a special place due to their larger-than-life presence. However, Pokémon enthusiasts looking to transfer these unique creatures to Scarlet & Violet might find themselves frustrated. The transfer process strips Totem Pokémon of their distinctive features, randomizing their height and weight, which leaves dedicated collectors without the unique identifiers that make these Pokémon special. This means that the Totem Pokémon lose their “large” status and are not guaranteed to receive a “Jumbo Sticker” when appraised by an in-game NPC.
Interestingly, Pokémon GO has addressed such issues more effectively. As of June 2023, Pokémon categorized as XXS in Pokémon GO can now earn “Mini Stickers,” rewarding players who cherish these uniquely sized Pokémon. A Twitter user recently confirmed this improvement, showing that their XXS Clauncher received a Mini Mark upon transfer, much to the delight of Pokémon GO fans.
The reason behind this discrepancy might be the inherent differences in the game mechanics. While Pokémon in other games might be randomized, Totem Pokémon are consistently large, potentially making it simpler to manage unique attributes in Pokémon GO as opposed to other titles. This raises interesting questions about how in-game mechanics contribute to a Pokémon’s uniqueness, but that discussion is outside the scope of this article.
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