The Season of Legends

After a run of celebrations, it seems wise to start off by discussing something "in the pipeline", so to speak, for Pokémon. A new season for Pokémon Go has begun, and as can be expected, that season is called "Legends". While it does suggest that what may be expected from that is obvious, it is just as well to try to figure out what else can be expected for Pokémon Go as well as Pokémon in general, for the concept of "Legends" is familiar to practically anyone who is familiar with Pokémon.

To kick off the season, Pokémon Go has appropriately scheduled a bevy of Legendary Pokémon in its Legendary raids. They would be the "Therian trio" of Thundurus, Tornadus, and Landorus, starting with the Incarnate Forme for a few days each - with Shiny being a possibility - and then their Therian Forme for somewhat longer. It is worth noting that the Shiny Incarnate and Therian Formes are essentially their debuts. After not seeing them for some time, it becomes a really wild start to this new season. The Shadow versions of the three Kanto birds are also due out over the course of this season. Then there are also other change-ups similar to the start of the "Celebration" season, though that's pretty much a given.

As for "Legends" outside Pokémon Go, there's one major thing that I haven't bothered to reveal for discussion on this blog, and it's somewhat overdue by now. That thing will color Pokémon discussions for some time and is therefore a priority for discussion at the soonest opportunity possible. Of other kinds of "Legends", there are other kinds, like the musical kind. One of those is Post Malone as discussed in the anniversary post, and another is Katy Perry, which I dropped on the "road-to" post in January. Along with the just-announced J Balvin, they are or will be part of the "P25 Music" project, and at the end of this year, this will result in album of the same title due out at that time. The album might just turn out to be "Legendary", in a way.

The season called "Legends" that starts today is primarily a Pokémon Go thing with a neat selection of Legendary Pokémon over the next few months. However, with the onset of the big Pokémon anniversary, it has also become apparent that a few other things will have the flavor of "Legends", especially of the major thing that I haven't dealt with and the music that will accompany continued celebrations throughout the year. With that, it's time for the season to get going and manifest itself truly.

One year ago: Cosplay: March Funtastico

Two years ago: In Living Galar

Three years ago: Can't Get Enough of Pokémon (and Pikachu) Stickers

Four years ago: Posters