As with other supposed leaks I have covered in the past for Pokémon Legends: Z-A, I want to state the usual disclaimer first. Nothing is real until the devs confirm it. Take everything you see with a pinch of salt, and nothing is confirmed. These articles are primarily intended to poke fun at or have fun with the numerous leaks that appear every day.
However, after the Mega Starmie leaks that continue to appear online from supposed leakers, the most recent one I have seen shared online by social media sites and content creators alike is giving me big Patrick Star vibes—and for all the wrong reasons.
I mean, see for yourself.
The most recent 'leak' showcased a Starmie with long legs like it's an anthropomorphic starfish that seems like something more out of SpongeBob SquarePants than Pokémon, with two long legs and a wavy body that looks so dumb, I can see why a lot of trainers think it's real, considering the direction Mega Pokémon have been going lately (looking at you, Mega Victreebell).
If this model is real, I cannot unsee the Patrick Star in fishnet meme of its long legs. You know the one, it's a well-known meme of the famous Starfish with long legs from the SpongeBob SquarePants movie. And I'm not alone in thinking this either.
And I use 'leak' here because, for those familiar with new Pokémon games, there is always a swamp of fake leaks that appear before a game's launch that seemingly look to prey on the hype of a very gullible Pokémon audience. Which is why I keep having to remind fans to believe things only when you see it in-game on October 16, or we get an official reveal video later down the line.
For now, I'm looking forward to seeing what new Mega Pokémon grace us and, if we are lucky, maybe a new Pokémon evolution, regional form, or something that isn't a Mega Pokémon at all... please?
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