The ACTUAL Origins of the 4 New Hisuian Pokémon! | Gnoggin - Pokemon Legends Arceus Origins

Basculegion, Wyrdeer, and Hisuian Growlithe and Braviary... These 4 Pokemon are surprisingly deep in their design and inspirational origins! From real near-extinct animals to stories from the people indigenous to Hokkaido, the Ainu. Let's go over each one!
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Chapters:
00:00 New Pokemon in Pokemon Legends Arceus
00:30 What is the Hisui Region?
01:37 Hisuian Braviary Origins
04:55 What is Wyrdeer?
08:19 The Origins of Basculegion
15:09 Hisuian Growlithe
17:29 The Legendary Hisuian Arcanine
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Gnoggin, hosted by its creator Lockstin, is a show delving into the mysteries of Pokemon! (and other games sometimes too). Explaining everything there is to explain! Why is each Pokemon given the type it has? What are their origins? What is the lore of the Pokemon world and the design inspirations? And what does it all have to do with alchemy? Let's Go find out!

[@kirinotosaki9004]

Basculegion is basically Wishiwashi but everyone is dead except one.

[@thatwaffleguy4958]

So... Necromancer Wishiwashi?

[@curseofbinding]

@@thatwaffleguy4958 *y e s*

[@shadowslime3640]

Wishiwashi fused with Spiritomb basically

[@acehealer4212]

[Spider-Man pointing at himself meme]

[@ActualTrash8]

*Wishiwasted. New ghost type version*

[@amiiboacid4785]

Salmon become pink at the end of their lifespan as they travel upstream in a Salmon Run. When it comes time to mate, they expend all of their energy into fighting that contorts their anatomy to be monsterous and red. After they mate, they then wither away and look like zombies before passing. I presume that's the origin for Basculegion.

[@gatex33d74]

So a salmon thats horny

[@acehealer4212]

“I’m so horny and angry all the time, and I have no outlet for it.” -Salmon

[@shikigranbell7608]

@@acehealer4212 morgan freeman the narrator:"and then the proud salmon fullfills its destiny to an orgy relationship and fight for its remaining days the end"

[@cesarflamenco9484]

I only know of this because of Futurama.

[@ElysetheEevee]

Living by these rivers is nauseating during and after mating season though for everyone else. Barf. I lived next to Chico Creek (Washington) in some apartments and every fall it was super gross for a few weeks. The smell just wafted everywhere.

[@thelastsamurai7163]

Wouldn't it be dope if in future games these regional varients became "fossil" Pokemon ?

[@haka-katyt7439]

I think they should be fossils in BD and SP

[@orangeknight2441]

@@haka-katyt7439 that would be absolutely awesome

[@Rapeado1]

It would be good but It's not far enough in the past for that

[@autobotstarscream765]

Wyrdeer's head on Hisuian Growlithe's body possessed by Basculegion's spirits...

[@risacooper]

Maybe we'll see what the Cranidos and Shieldon line looked like in the past?

[@PuppetSquid]

Another interesting thing for Basculegion; trout, another type of fish that swim up stream, are so incredibly streamlined that their bodies will naturally 'swim' when they are placed in moving water - even if they are dead. Like there's no motor control; the mechanics of their body just interact with vortexes in the stream in such a way that it sends ripples down the body and keep it stable.

[@StickMaster500]

Hisuian Growlithe is the goodest of boys, even if your hand potentially gets impaled by it's tiny horn when petting it

[@TornaitSuperBird]

Not before that horn breaks first.

[@elwaldo8877]

Hisuian Growlithe hates people tho

[@knilinfinite5559]

Seems like the same issue with gardevior and lucario

[@porgtwoforty]

@@elwaldo8877 that will not stop me

[@a.liguria2698]

Can't wait to see Hisuian Arcanine!

[@Raydia]

The excitement in my eyes when you said Growlithe could evolve into a wolf-like Pokémon. Arcanine is my favourite Pokémon and wolf is my favourite animal, I would literally die if that happened!

[@Moonwolfy24]

Yoo same Raydia same, it would be so cool

[@azzydreamurr5677]

Eyyy i agree i lucid dream about being part of a wolf pack!

[@ediiiiiiii]

@@azzydreamurr5677 go in the forest,find a wolf pack,and boom! Prove people you can achieve your dreams champ!

[@felipesilva3732]

I wonder if lockstin will ever make a tier list of pokemon design from less to most inspired(like, he already spent 5 hours ranking spinda patterns) e.g. Copperajah has a lot of inspirations from copper turning green and indian culture in the UK while rattata is just some rat

[@oceanbeans8546]

Would be cool but dude how did you mess up spinda so bad?

[@MrAuthor3DS]

Can't wait to see this Saindo. Does it have any relation to Spinda?

[@felipesilva3732]

@@MrAuthor3DS sorry, non english auto corrector

[@felipesilva3732]

@@oceanbeans8546 auto corretor from a non english language

[@Gnoggin]

Something like that IS in the works. ;) But its like a long-term thing, keeping track of how deep each 'mon is as we look into them.

[@mewtubeelias-noskillarts]

In German, Wyrdeer is called "Damythir". The name pulls from Damhirsch (German for the European fallow deer) and mythisch (mythical). Basculegion in German is calles "Salmagnis". This name pulls from Salmon and magnus, meaning big. Just a side note.

[@Marklegio]

Pokemon German names are always rad. I really enjoy the majority that I’ve seen.

[@shikigranbell7608]

@@Marklegio only cause its german thats why or basically just teutonic related words like dirk of the scottish gaelic or teine of proto celtic.

[@_Luxy_09]

Growlith just screams akita (dog) to me

[@slevinchannel7589]

In the new Games... Wheres the Regional-Forms that FIX Evolution-Lines and/or give Credit to Pokemon who Need it? Yaaaa knooow: The Options that Regional Forms give? What about Skitty, who could need more Forms, including an Evolution where it does not lose its Cuteness?! Where is that? What about Dunsparce, which is on Fan's List for a new Evolution for Ages?

[@mewtubeelias-noskillarts]

@@slevinchannel7589I like to think that Dunsparce had an evolution in the past, but over the years it got too stupid to evolve. But I agree, some Pokémon deserve new evolutions or regional forms or even both.

[@hownot2junk803]

Another possible (albeit very unlikely) inspiration for Basculegion is Legion, a collection of demons from the Bible who possessed a man and drove him to madness. Jesus expelled the demons from the mans body, but spared Legion instead of destroying them. And Basculegion is possessed as well, though by souls instead of demons. Again, it's prolly not the case but it's an interesting idea imo.

[@lazorgator9548]

I thought so too. At the very least, it inspired the English name

[@hownot2junk803]

@@cursedGalataea I can't tell if this is an attempt to educate people who don't know what a legion is, or to educate me specifically because you assumed I didn't know that's where the name came from. The internet has blurred the line between genuineness and passive-aggressiveness for me, so I can't tell anymore.

[@diablo.the.cheater]

@@hownot2junk803 If in doubt, assume it is both at the same time, that is what i do.

[@josholiver8833]

I think that's definitely part of the inspiration and where the English naming came from.

[@kirinotosaki9004]

You forgot to mention the fact that Basculegion has a mustache who looks like the mustaches commonly seen in Captains, Legion Generals, and Commanders.

[@KingsBard]

not the only thing he forgot to mention about Basculegion

[@TornaitSuperBird]

Oh yeah, one of the more famous examples being Ambrose Burnside, an American (Union) general in the American Civil War, and governor.of the state of Rhode Island.

[@MegaPokefan97]

@@TornaitSuperBird there's also a demon known a s Legion in the Goetia. Basically a hive of several smaller demons

[@AzureGreatheart]

@@MegaPokefan97 That’s the first time I’ve heard the Goetia cited as the origin of Legion, rather then the Bible.

[@MegaPokefan97]

@@AzureGreatheart it may be the Bible, actually

[@misterzygarde6431]

I’m curious what the Blue Variant of Basculegion will look like or if the Blue Basculin will evolve into Basculegion.

[@Frogboyaidan]

It might not get one

[@Not_aHorse]

I would laugh if there is not a blue striped basculin evolution

[@elwaldo8877]

I would love to see a blue basculegion, but what most likely will happen is the shiny form of basculegion be blue

[@masterofadapting]

Basculegion and basculonely

[@Hanin_Isa]

Oh! This actually made me think of something. What if the Blue Basculine evolves into something else other than Basculegion? Maybe that’s why we didn't see it in the trailer.

[@froggycaden612]

I would love if shiny Hisuian growlith and arcanine were green to be like a jade statue, I feel like it would be fitting of the region

[@kellen8405]

I agree but game freak would make it a puke green

[@e5858]

I’m thinking they would be a) all white or b) golden like the Shishi

[@slevinchannel7589]

In the new Games... Wheres the Regional-Forms that FIX Evolution-Lines and/or give Credit to Pokemon who Need it? Yaaaa knooow: The Options that Regional Forms give? What about Skitty, who could need more Forms, including an Evolution where it does not lose its Cuteness?! ??

[@valoneal4353]

Yes

[@Dash-lx4ng]

Probably shinies though buuuut have you not seen how many ugly shinie green pokemon there are

[@ryomahoffman6803]

I hope we get a second legends game placed in ancient Unova, I need more Native American based Pokémon!!!!

[@DarkPsychoMessiah]

I hope for the Darkest Day in Galar

[@thenon9107]

pokemon: legends original dragon

[@zekrom320]

I hope that one of the variants has or is based on a Gun

[@bananaspice1967]

*MURICA*

[@jvbon646]

@@TheLuckOfTheClaws Literally every single civilization in the past commited genocides Get off your high horse lol, americans aren't special for doing that

[@OozeyDrew258]

Just realized that the antlers on stantlers looks like eyes and the orb things are the pupels looking down

[@Iris-AceOfHearts]

Hisuian Braviary is honestly so cool, they managed to one-up the already great regular Braviary and I’m all about it

[@johnnyp1986]

omg ikr! It looks so good and I want it so bad 😩

[@cold-bloodedbeats4139]

But now I'm sad that Braviary never got to be a Fighting type. Seriously Gamefreak, not every bird needs to be a Normal type

[@johnnyp1986]

@@cold-bloodedbeats4139 if it’s any consolation we have Hawlucha and JUST got Galarian Zapdoz

[@Not_aHorse]

the galar bird is not a normal type at all

[@acehealer4212]

The fact that you can hang glide from them has me so excited

[@Jormyyy]

I'm so glad Basculin is finally getting attention. Poor fish bois deserved something!

[@slevinchannel7589]

Ok, but: Wheres the Regional-Forms that FIX Evolution-Lines and/or give Credit to Pokemon who Need it? Yaaaa knooow: The Options that Regional Forms give? What about Skitty, who could need more Forms, including an Evolution where it does not lose its Cuteness?! Where is that? What about Dunsparce, which is on Fan's List for a new Evolution for Ages?

[@Jormyyy]

@@slevinchannel7589 I dunno, why are you asking me? I don't work for gamefreak lol

[@drxavier1870]

Ive been waiting like 8 days for this And am I the only one that went for forgetting Basculin to actively wanting one just because it became a Ghost Salmon

[@petermarsella6537]

As a ghost type trainer, I need to catch this Pokémon

[@Not_aHorse]

no your not the only one, every body forgot basculin and loves it's evolution

[@nickolasperazzo8254]

I don't really forgot them because i caught lots in pokemon go event, but now i want it way more due to basculegion

[@slevinchannel7589]

In the new Games... Wheres the Regional-Forms that FIX Evolution-Lines and/or give Credit to Pokemon who Need it? Yaaaa knooow: The Options that Regional Forms give? What about Skitty, who could need more Forms, including an Evolution where it does not lose its Cuteness?! Where is that? What about Dunsparce, which is on Fan's List for a new Evolution for Ages?

[@petermarsella6537]

@@slevinchannel7589 I feel this boils down to "the Pokémon I like didn't get new forms" which, I can't tell you not to be upset about, but at the end of the day is pretty subjective

[@lordfreezer5631]

Other inspirations for Hisuian Growlithe are the old sprites of Growlithe and Arcanine where their fur was more "round" (similar to Hisuian Growlithe) and also one of the desings of the beta pre-evolution of Growlithe had a horn on his head. Probably Hisuian Arcanine will look like to that beta-mon that presumably was going to be an evolution of Arcanine back in gen 2 games

[@VGFanatic]

Surprised ya didn't mention the reference to the Bible with basculegion. It's got the spirits of many other basculin in it, "I am legion for we are many"

[@VGFanatic]

@@cursedGalataea that works too! I never knew that

[@robbierotten2024]

Imagine instead of saying it’s name Basculegion says that instead in a multi-layered voice

[@ZillaThriller]

Honestly, I can totally imagine the hisuian growlithe needing to level up with another growlithe in the party and both of them joining and evolving into a two headed arcanine

[@aruakise9803]

Ngl wish this was the case. I'm super disappointed by H. Arcanine's design.

[@kushgodreturns5873]

Dunspance needs a Evo like Stantler

[@opal6184]

Hopefully 🤞😔

[@ksoundkaiju9256]

Based on what tho?

[@TokuNorth]

And name it Dumbsparce to continue the slander

[@SeafaringSamurai]

@@ksoundkaiju9256 A Dragon maybe.

[@Mattno.777]

@@ksoundkaiju9256 Jormungandr

[@athenalabonte7213]

Don’t forget the Ainu people are still around! And definitely watch Golden Kamuy!

[@steveloge8119]

"Legion" makes me think of Christian demonology, in which a group of demons known as Legion appears in New Testement accounts of exorcisms.

[@kuchenjaeger2164]

Seriously, that is MOST DEFINITELY where it gets its name from. How on earth did he not mention this.

[@nickolasperazzo8254]

Yeah, thats the first thing i tought when i saw its name

[@cathygrandstaff1957]

Legion is also a common monster in games like Castlevania where it’s a collection of dead souls who have fused into one. The Bleach manga also had a similar thing with its giant hollows. Also InuYasha had a demon jar where Naraku collected 100 demons with the idea that they’ll fight until only one is left, which will inherit the powers of all the others.

[@nickolasperazzo8254]

@@cathygrandstaff1957 This renembers me spiritomb and the 442 spirits

[@shikigranbell7608]

@@kuchenjaeger2164 thats where it got its name from with"legion"in its name.

[@frankiemorga2873]

Its sad how many people are asking, "How can they introduce Pokemon in the past? Where are they now and why is it called Hisui and not Sinnoh?"

[@pokemonftw3652]

Why is that sad? Raising the question as to why they don’t exist in our time period is an excellent question, and one that should be somewhat addressed by gamefreak. For continuity reasons.

[@AoiFlame02]

@@pokemonftw3652 it's sad because people aren't thinking clearly. It's so obvious that these variants eventually became extinct as time went on. Hence why they weren't even mentioned in the DP remakes(obviously they'll probs get there through pokemon Home). Though a more clear explanation is that majority asking these types of questions are kids. Like, which adult wouldn't get the the deal with the hisuian variants.

[@pokemonftw3652]

@@AoiFlame02 I see what you mean. I’m aware. However, by that I mean what reason EXACTLY did they become extinct. We know they’re extinct, but why? That’s the question. Just saying “they’re extinct” isn’t enough.

[@haruhisuzumiya6650]

The ancient Sinnoh are mere relics and copy the Zonai tribe from breath of the wild, ancient sinnoh was featured in the jewel of Arceus movie, though this is the frontier era of foundation, less the wild and more wild west shortly after the spiritual age and after the renaissance than just late middle ages.

[@clovebeans713]

@@pokemonftw3652 Extinct through invasive species so they had to be replaced by normal variants from other regions, just my guess

[@ArgenteonYT]

Lockstin: "Quick! What are teo of the most forgettable Pokemon?" Maractus and Lumineon?

[@theconfusedkulu-ya-ku7587]

Some rando: global warming doesn't exist it won't change anything Stanler: *ANGER*

[@slevinchannel7589]

In the new Games... Wheres the Regional-Forms that FIX Evolution-Lines and/or give Credit to Pokemon who Need it? Yaaaa knooow: The Options that Regional Forms give? What about Skitty, who could need more Forms, including an Evolution where it does not lose its Cuteness?! Where is that? What about Dunsparce, which is on Fan's List for a new Evolution for Ages?

[@AzureGreatheart]

@@slevinchannel7589 Hello copy/pasted comment.

[@slevinchannel7589]

@@AzureGreatheart Pretty common to post a comment multiple times in a Giant C-Section, aye?

[@user-fe8gx3ie5v]

It doesn't quite exist the way the media portrays it.

[@trle964]

this is so cool! i hope game freak makes a legends game for every generation so we can see the past and origins of every region!

[@e5858]

The main problem would be a lack of variation in the first four regions.

[@isaacschoney5118]

Maybe for kanto/jhoto they could do founding of indigo league (Maybe play as young oak with rivals Agatha and Giovanni?)

[@wesgransbury2132]

I hope we get 2 Legends game for each region LoL one from the past and a present day one I think it would be awesome personally

[@trle964]

@@wesgransbury2132 i think they might do legends: kyurem next. we have not seen kyurems whole form yet, and it would be a great addition for a gen 5 anniversary. assuming it will be announced in like 3 years so it can be its 15th anniversary

[@justjohn2146]

I can imagine Decidueye being a Grass Flying type instead of a Grass Ghost type because it's origin hasn't gone extinct yet

[@alexxliindholm9577]

That would be cool!

[@Phemon1337]

Yo, imagine the final evolutions of the 3 starters becoming more "Hisuian", because you raise them in that region. Decidueye would get Grass/Flying and be a more pronounced archer (maybe ditching the cloak), Samurott would be Water/Dark (or fighting), stand up and have his shell swords out, and maybe Typhlosion would get Fire/Dark(or fighting) and get a kabuto-style helmet on their head

[@pipgish7204]

@@Phemon1337 Goddamnit, I now need this, to be in the game

[@louisgrissman4857]

@@Phemon1337 OH DAMN ACTUALLY SORTA CLOSE- but yeah your idea would have looked cooler but defo wouldnt fit with the trie type thing

[@rossalbertdelacruz6751]

@@Phemon1337 You got 1/3 on the guessing. Your guess on the Samurott is right while the other 2 are wrong. But I really like your idea by the way.

[@rishraff6528]

Some additional comments about the origins: Basculegion could also be referencing the Biblical story of the set of demons that possessed a man called Legion (Mark 5:1-13) Also Hisuian Growlithe with its insulating fur but also being rock type could be a reference to asbestos which was formerly used as an insulator, but is no longer (as another reason for it no longer being around)

[@chester1882]

The biblical Legion was the reference I thought of too. I love that Pokémon are wonderfully deep in their inspiration sources

[@NightmareZerogbs]

Man, we didn't expect new forms on this game and they went HARD for them! I hope there are more and that they can somehow be used in traditional games

[@nickwhyman4815]

Bass: Exist Lockstin: *puns intensify*

[@ryomahoffman6803]

This game is gonna be so freaking good, it’s literally just Princess Mononoke but Pokémon, it’s amazing

[@Jormyyy]

This will be the Elden Ring of pokemon games

[@MKRCinema]

Let's hope. But let's be honest. Gamefreak love disappointing us

[@caroalcala3741]

Even if the Hisuian forms are most likely extinct, they could've hidden themselves or travel far from humans and maybe in the Diamond and Pearl remakes or future games the player can search for secret habitats or environments.

[@awesomeperson5150]

Maybe that’s what the Pal Park equivalent will be for. Some kind of Reserve for Pokemon that can’t be found anymore. Just a thought

[@roberteospeedwagon8178]

Maybe the secret areas in the Underground.

[@Gnoggin]

I can totally see them being rare, but still findable in the underground of BDSP. May have specific methods of evolution too to further explain their rarity.

[@KingsBard]

"Lockstin is totally gonna explain the biblical reference in Basculegion's name" - Me before watching the video... What the heck Lockstin? Legion? as in we are Legion? The multiple demon/spirits that Jesus cast into a field of pigs that drowned themselves?

[@christophersmith1694]

Yeah I was suprised he didnt say that.

[@J75Pootle]

I was also confused when he didn't mention it, but it could be because Christianity just isn't that big in that are of the world so it probably wasn't an influence? Idk

[@Reddotzebra]

"For we are many."

[@whatamidoing725]

I really want to see a flock hisuinian braviary hanging out with a galarian articuno its perfect since they both got masquerades on their faces

[@mr.sandman7339]

It says they're usually alone so that's unlikely

[@scatterix5509]

I love the nice golden kamuy reference when you were explaining kamuy

[@nicaleman3450]

hisuian braviary's thing over it's eyes remide me of the helmoroc king from wind waker

[@chrisbeeken]

Wyrdeer has Alan Watts' beard which may also explain the psychic type :D

[@Dinomatrix21]

The music that plays when talking about Hisuan Growlithe goes so well with the visuals of it walking around.

[@ailuroarmory89]

Gonna listen to the Okami ost the whole time I'm playing this game

[@ghostlyhousehorrors]

also cool thing is okami also has ainu culture inspiration present in the game when you head to the northern lands late in the game

[@lionheart5581]

I really hope this direction can come to explain the great pokemon war in some game in the future

[@william_sun]

9:54 It's also worth noting that the Japanese huchen (伊當, "itou", in Japanese) is specifically referenced in Basculegion's Japanese name, "Idaitou".

[@Caterfree10]

I HEARD THAT TWEWY “ARE YOU READY” AND HONESTLY, EXCELLENT TASTE. Sorry for the all caps, I just really love TWEWY and NTWEWY. u_u

[@mottor818]

I would love a legends game in kalos, seeing french forms of Pokémon and also the WAR would be cool

[@Essenceof]

Dude, you're a talented speaker/ talker. Anyone else told you that?? You capture attention. Were you a teacher at one point?? Keep up the good work! 👍🏼👍🏼

[@kaprosuchus9391]

I'm Guessing this took days to make. Otherwise, Finally! I've been Waiting for this Video for Days.

[@charlierusso781]

You should make a video, making all the kascadian pokémon shiny forms (i’ve been asking for so long)

[@Devmon52]

These are some seriously cool connections! I love how everything comes together with multiple facets with the more modern Pokemon. I'm curious to see if your Hisuian Growlithe evolution theory is correct, and I am hoping that it is.

[@mingustheprotector1468]

Love your content, lockstin!! Such hard work in the videos, I appreciate it so much ❤️

[@oceanbeans8546]

I love basculegian! I’m a huge wo’a type lover especially fish. And this is one of the coolest fish mon out there

[@Edujs23]

Inb4 basculegion has speed boost Also i am looking foward to the new speed system hope they import that to the main games

[@davity9000]

would be stupid if they didn't do it ... but we're talking about gf

[@brandonprater4613]

Very cool! Also, thanks for that part at the end about wolves & creation... I now have a better understanding of the show Wolf's Rain.

[@domthe5260]

Man oh man, as a Westerner, I feel so humbled and enlightened to learn more and more of Japan and ancient myths in general. Keep it up Lockstin, your research is so great and well fined, I have learned so much from your channel. Keep it up!

[@Graceisanutjob]

Nice job as usual, Lockstin! Keep it up!

[@trevorpacelli8056]

Wow! You put in a crazy amount of research into this! It really makes me appreciate these designs so much more! Well done! I now look forward to seeing your breakdowns on the rest of the Hisuian forms!

[@byleth0726]

I love your Pokemon origin videos! (The others too, of course, but those especially)

[@WatchUsReviewStuff]

so dope seeing how much thought they actually put into design thanks for letting us know

[@JacobPDeIiNoNi]

They tend to put tons of thought into designs, especially (although far from exclusively) in newer games. Whether the designs work or not? That's down to subjectivity.

[@caffe9279]

This was the best video I've seen about old Sinnoh. Very well detailed, amazing script and impeccable research! Honestly, here in Brazil it won't be possible for me to have this game, just a matter of time. Congratulations on the video bro, success for you.

[@KisiroKitsune]

About the Shiisa and Komainu: they're slightly different. Shiisa is specifically in Okinawa and the Ryukyu Islands while the Komainu are in the other parts of Japan.

[@jeanpierreruiz6393]

Always enjoy your investigations and backstory! I alwayd wondered how you pinpoint these specific stuff that well. Hope one day you can elaborate on this.

[@tychotheyokaiguy77]

There's a lot of connections to Russia with these new pokemon, I kind of wonder if it's a Hint to the next Generation having a lot of Russian mythology and influence?

[@MagicalBread]

It’s basic geography. Look at a map of the world. Look how close Japan is to Russia. Look how close Hokkaido is to Russia.

[@ExcalibeonSwordofEeveelutions]

I personally think that if there were to ever be a region with double the amount of gyms or even a gym for every type, I'd be Russia~ Russia's big enough and could be an opportunity to expand on the minor league gyms thing that Galar introduced, by having a bunch of optional gyms that you could go to mid story for grinding and unlocking some other minor things~

[@sinisternorimaki]

I doubt so, but it would be neat. I'd love a Baba Yaga Pokémon.

[@AbsolXGuardian]

It might just be because the colonization of Hokkaido had Russia looming as a threat in the Japanese consciousness. I just think it would be super cool if we started getting regions we haven't seen yet referenced by name, and so "Russia" keeps getting referenced, even if we're not going there next gen. It would help the world feel bigger.

[@skuller5553]

Pokémon hammer and Pokémon sickle.

[@kieranwrightstone2199]

Honestly I am happy to see so much Ainu influence here, I feel in love with their culture and aesthetic from Golden Kamuy and Utawarerumono so this game is going to be amazing.

[@sharonlindsay7097]

This is insanely in-depth . Which is why I freaking LOVE your videos

[@NamonakiDono]

Thank you for a very informative video as always, and thank you also for making Wyrdeer's tail wiggle; it is delightful.

[@DreamTiger5]

Ooh, I’ve been waiting for this.

[@robert2german]

I said that I would be counting the second to when Lockstin made this, but then I forgot.

[@T_the_Smeargle]

Thank you for referencing Pokémon Conquest, I was actually pondering when it fits into the timeline of ancient Pokémon and human connections!

[@ericcarty6495]

I love your lore videos like these! I get to learn about where the inspiration of Pokémon come from and other cultures and the same time. You could say it keeps my Noggin growing

[@snobross]

I am so happy Basculin has a evolution now, I am hoping that there is still the eastern/western gimmick of the Basculin in this game, so that Basculegion has two forms.

[@victzegopterix2victorindem895]

I say it: Stantler is not forgetable and has one of the best relation between design and inspiration of any pokemon.

[@Jormyyy]

Still a diaper deer

[@magdalenomartinezjr8805]

Sinnoh/Hisui Region: Wanna see me give evolutions to forgotten Pokemon?, Wanna see me do It again?

[@marlonsabile]

I'm always amazed on how deep the research you do for these videos ♥️♥️ so fascinating and very informative not just in Pokemon but also in real life

[@MrKlausbaudelaire]

That russian furry hat is also called "ushanka", most specificaly, the one with the ear flaps. also, Hokaido Wolfs remind me of "Wolf Children", and that makes me sad :(

[@jaquelynmagikarp8471]

My theory is that Basculegion only evolves form the red form of Basculin and the blue form evolves into something else.

[@Rapeado1]

Or blue just doesn't exist there

[@Argol228]

I always love your videos like this. so much knowledge filling my noggin.

[@singsongdan249]

Loved this vid so detailed and well researched!! 🙌🙌🙌

[@rikajougasaki3296]

Imagine if some of these Pokemon migrated to Poke-Russia. It's hard to find Ainu myth and legend information on the Internet. What are your sources?

[@JacobPDeIiNoNi]

I've been wondering if that was foreshadowing of a Russia inspired region being next, it's unlikely but they do tend to foreshadow a new region in SOME way (like the sideways galar painting in Alola if I remember correctly)

[@iantaakalla8180]

A Russian Pokémon region would be great if only because it would justify plenty of Ice Pokémon being found early on.

[@rikajougasaki3296]

Or Ice Pokemon would be 50% of the dex.

[@kaotic300]

wydeer is just satori, the lord of the mountain from breath of the wild lol

[@Frogboyaidan]

Yes without the eyes

[@shadowgolem8643]

0:42 That moon shaped part in the upper left of the mirrored map is the two dangly bits on the upper right of the IRL Hokaido image

[@Kugawrld]

This really explained a lot glad I subbed to Lockstin and Gnoggin

[@AidanRatnage]

You say that Basculegions spirit energy flows but it looks just as static (and wrong) as Musharna's smoke. I'm dissapointed.

[@koscheigaming1175]

The most forgettable Pokemon will always be Quilfish

[@Jormyyy]

Poor guy :(

[@plantgang8738]

Duds bascly a normal animal rip

[@Haroldino]

I think minior is more forgettable but idk

[@Jormyyy]

@@Haroldino minior is amazing

[@plantgang8738]

@@Jormyyy who

[@mattwo7]

Hisuian Growlithe is basically just Shadowside Komasan in Shadowside form but with a horn lol.

[@khadeir55]

I was waiting for this video and I’m not disappointed thank you ❤️🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Count_Istvan_Teleky]

Basculegion’s name HAS to have some influence from the biblical “legion”. At least the localization team definitely pulled some inspiration from the tale.

[@jaybayer3670]

It could be. But legion as a word just means many doesn't it. Idk if pokemon have ever made reference to the bible before, I don't think they want to touch that. I could be wrong though.

[@fencerderio9814]

Glad I wasn’t the only one who thought of that. I’m quite surprised that Lockstin didn’t bring it up.

[@iantaakalla8180]

I guess that he was just focusing on Hokkaido animals and representation just because that is where Hisui is based off of

[@williampallay5326]

Does anybody else notice that basculegions back looks like the dynamax clouds?

[@CatoonaTheMaster]

No, but I would like to see if that has some connection to dynamax/gigantamax

[@williampallay5326]

@@CatoonaTheMaster me too

[@darraghtate440]

I am amazed at how deep into the designs this channel goes. Every time.

[@goldmemberpb]

All of the Ainu talk reminded me that Golden Kamuy is a thing and you should watch it because that is a series that pays insane amount of attention to Ainu culture. It is also just a hilarious and pretty violent series too.

[@CoffinKidHxC]

The thing with the bibs made me realize that's what Ponchi and Conchi from Shaman King are from. Would love to see a video on that.

[@N7Dante]

*stares at Wyrdeer's horns... continues staring * It's two Meltan?

[@derekrobb2458]

I like what you said about gowlithe and potentail arcanine origins because it kind of lines up with an idea i had that this growlithe line could be an ancient ancestor of both the growlithe and rockruff lines before they evolved apart

[@arey256]

Really liking these origins of Pokémon. They’re very well done, I can’t imagine the amount research and Tim need it takes to make these. Bravo sir bravo 👏🏽

[@MysticRyokan]

would I love about many of the early pokemon design is they just had a random single horn on their heads, like weedle, nidoran evolution lines, Rapidash, Cloyster, Onyx, Ryhorn, Dewgong, Seaking, Lapras, Dragonite and now Growlithe is joining the squad with it's Hisiun form

[@Jelloshotproductions]

I’ve been waiting for this video to drop!

[@gabriellockwood2780]

In Sword/Shield, a Taxi guy mentions they originally tried to use Braviary instead of Corviknight, but they were too wild//erratic.

[@chefmatthewlafferty]

Sika deer can be found on the Delmarva Peninsula, primarily because they were introduced to that environment.

[@wolfnote6679]

Thank you gnoggin love your deep dives

[@Parhel1on]

Please shift your tenses when you talk about the Ainu. It’s important to remember that it's not that they “were,” it’s that they “are.”

[@chaosshadow6210]

something you forgot for Basculegion is: "We are many, We are one, We are Legion."

[@jadedartistgal]

"White spotted char" You may have accidentally predicted White Stripe Basculin while looking for Basculegion inspirations