Plus a pig creature named Lechonk.

Today’s trailer also confirmed a worldwide release date of 18th November.

Digital pre-orders are live already via the Nintendo Switch eShop.

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As for the Pokemon themselves, we saw several new species revealed today.

These include the adorable pig creature Lechonk, which is already getting a lot of love online.

There’s a new Pokemon that looks like a small olive, and it is named Smoliv.

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No further questions on that one.

The new Electric-throw in mouse Pokemon is called Pika-sorry, I mean Pawmi.

Every generation of Pokemon seems to need one.

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In another series first, the Pokemon professor you’ll meet will depend on the version you play.

Scarlet gets the fierce-looking Professor Sada, while Violet gets the stubbly Professor Turo.

Finally, your rival this time around is named Nemona.

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One thing you won’t find in this game?

A director’s credit for the legendary Junichi Masuda.