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The pro believes that The Pokemon Company “probably” wants the starters to mega-evolve.

I ain’t mad about that.

An Empoleon turns around, looking bemused

One of the more popular theories doing the rounds involves a trailer for Generation 9 DLC.

You’ve got several shots that include Pokemon Legends Arceus starters Rowlet, Cyndaquil, and Oshawott.

Rowlet is with Servine, Cyndaquil is joined by Torchic, and Oshawott can be seen with Piplup.

Pokemon Legends: Z-A screenshot of the starter Pokemon Chikarita, Tepig, and Totodile

One heck of a coincidence, but wait.

Hey uh…remember the trailer for the Gen IX DLC?

Look at the Pokemon on the left in each image.

Screenshot from Pokemon Legends ZA

Those are the starters from Legends.That might mean the ones on the right are the starters from Legends Z-A.

Legends Z-A’s ties to a French-themed region lend the above theory some weight.

Another theory for the road?

Pokemon Legends: Z-A screenshot

Pokemon Legends Z-A was hinted at in Arceus a full 2 years ago, and barely anyone noticed.

A trainer gives a thumbs up to the camera as the UI shows her rank climbing up the Z-A charts in Pokemon Legends Z-A

Pokemon Legends Z-A screenshot

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Indiana Jones and the Great Circle screenshot of Indiana dressed as priest, looking over a book

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Thunderbolts

Articulate box, cards, board, and tokens on a wooden table

The cast of Thunderbolts standing in an elevator during the trailer for the upcoming Marvel Phase 5 movie.

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