From Polygon · Patricia Hernandez · · 1m 10s
Pokémon Winds and Waves Water Starter Breaks Series Curse
Gecqua, Pokémon's new water starter, defies decades of water-type starter neglect with a design that fans call the best.
In brief
Gecqua, Pokémon's new water starter, defies decades of water-type starter neglect with a design that fans call the best. Pokémon Winds and Waves' water starter Gecqua breaks a long-standing series curse by inspiring significant fan devotion despite water starters historically receiving less attention. Originally…
Water starters rarely steal the spotlight
Water-type Pokémon starters have historically received less fan attention than fire or grass starters for decades.
Mudkip's cultural impact faded two decades ago
Mudkip, the last water starter with major cultural influence, inspired a devoted fanbase over two decades ago.
Gecqua emerges as a design standout
Gecqua, Pokémon Winds and Waves' water starter, has become the most discussed water-type starter in recent generations.
Gecqua's design sparks fan enthusiasm
Gecqua's round face, periwinkle eyes, and subtle smile have made it a standout design among Pokémon starters.
Fans compare Gecqua to Sobble
Fans joke that Gecqua is the better version of Sobble, the previous generation's water starter.
Gecqua breaks water starter curse
Gecqua has become the most popular water starter in Pokémon Winds and Waves despite historical neglect.
The bottom line
Pokémon Winds and Waves' water starter Gecqua breaks a long-standing series curse by inspiring significant fan devotion despite water starters historically receiving less attention.
