Pokemon GO developers are known to throw in a couple of references to the main series every now and then. As seen with the delay and eventual release of Kecleon, Niantic really cares about representing the main series and respecting the various aspects of what makes it such a beloved franchise.
Recently, u/Hawkster69 made a post on the game’s subreddit page in which he pointed out one of these subtle Easter eggs that reference major Generation IV titles. They shared their realization on the subreddit stating the following:
“Brother, I just noticed that the Sinnoh Stone is literally a diamond and a pearl, like in the Sinnoh games.”
Immediately, many other Pokemon GO players caught on to the reference and began to see the item in a different light. Some users didn’t even think the object was a stone.
This is mainly due to its presentation, as the object is actually made of two stones instead of one. The unclear description led players to fill the space between the two materials in their imagination, seeing it as a strange jewel, a badminton shuttle, or a piece of rubber in a casing.
Many other users on the subreddit have also commented on how evolutionary stones are usually a reference to some other external influence. The Sun Stone in Pokemon GO is shaped like a sun, the Thunder Stone is designed like a lightning bolt, and so on. Niantic’s other regionally exclusive stone, the Unova Stone, also features a similar reference.
Niantic’s numerous Easter eggs and references to the main Pokemon GO series
Niantic has implemented many interesting Easter eggs as a way to pay homage to the Pokemon GO source material (Image via The Pokemon Company)
Since Pokemon GO’s initial launch, the game has hosted a bevy of Easter eggs with origins tied to the main series. When players start a new account and have a choice of Squirtle, Bulbasaur, or Charmander, Pikachu may appear after walking around for a while without catching any of the other starters.
The game is also famous for its nickname Eevee, which references various characters from the early anime series. The three original Eevee evolutions in the game at the time, Vaporeon, Flareon, and Jolteon, are random evolutions unless the Eevee that evolved is named Rainer, Pyro, or Sparky. This is a reference to the Eevee Brothers from the show’s Kanto saga.
Kecleon’s encounter method of having to spin the Pokestop he calls home is another reference to the games. In its debut generation, Kecleon was an obstacle that could only be overcome with the Devon Scope item as it was invisible. Instead of claiming the item, Pokemon GO players can simply spin a Kecleon-occupied photo disc to reveal it.
As such, it shouldn’t be surprising to see Niantic include items like the Sinnoh and Unova Stones in Pokemon GO to harken back to the regions they’re named after. The diamond and pearl seen in the item image are a reference to Pokemon Diamond and Pearl, and the colors of the Unova Stone are based on the first Unova games, Pokemon Black and White.
2024-03-24 04:29:40
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