WARNING: This article may contain spoilers for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. Read at your own caution.

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We're a mere eight days away from the release of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, which means its prime time for the starter Pokémon evolutions to leak.

Leak they (supposedly) have, as images purporting to show the middle and final evolutions of Sprigatito, Fuecoco and Quaxly are spreading like wildfire on social media, thanks in part to fans who think they don't look very good at all.

Please don't talk to me about the Pokemon leaks, I have blocked them from my memory. If they are real I will simply cry and never evolve my starter. No starter run.

— Viracchi 🍊🧚‍♀️NEW COVER GHOST @ fairy envtuber (@viracchi_) November 10, 2022

The leaks came as part of an image dump that supposedly revealed some new Pokémon, including different forms of returning Pokémon like Bisharp and Tyranitar. Both evolved forms of Sprigatito were included in the leak, as well as the final form of Fuecoco and the sprite forms of Quaxly's line. Supposed gameplay leaks are purported to have filled in Fuecoco's line and given a clearer look at Quaxley's line.

Again, if you don't want to be spoiled, turn back now.

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Sprigatito, Fuecoco and Quaxly all evolution. ( pokemon scarlet and violet leak starter ) pic.twitter.com/VX7RDQ9vrz

— Endskew (@lucgaillard2) November 8, 2022

Quaxly final evolution!

Quaquavalhttps://t.co/s0N2p9GVPR#svleaks pic.twitter.com/2VIMkLwjzv

— NoHayNadie (@Soplox) November 10, 2022

Many were not impressed with the leaks, as users by and large seemingly found them unattractive. In particular, the fact Sprigatito ends up bipedal (again, according to unconfirmed leaks) was a disappointment to some Pokémon fans who are still reeling from Litten turning into bipedal wrestling Pokémon Incineroar.

Pokemon needs to stop ruining all these adorable cat pokemon and making them bipedal like what the hell is this bro pic.twitter.com/IyMCTVJmtd

— Oblivious (@oblivibum) November 9, 2022

Me when I see the new pokemon starter final evolution leaks pic.twitter.com/qRxRE2BPin

— Holly bear ʕ´ಠᴥಠ`ʔ (@BearHybrid) November 9, 2022

the pokemon starter evo leaks…… pic.twitter.com/NhiyxapKpE

— にゃんchos (@nyanchosVT) November 9, 2022

While many voiced their disappointment with the leaks should they indeed represent the evolution lines for the games' starting trio, some were more excited and thought the designs were fun. Skeledirge, the supposed final form of Fuecoco, particularly got love for its unique design.

i just googled them and thankfully i like skeleridge so im safe but jesus christ how did they make sprigatito's evolution. the worst possible thing. how and why.

— tabby 🌺 (@noivurn) November 9, 2022

Definitely skeleridge. I wish they didnt make it so robo but i like it

— Iva Pobi (@pobica17) November 8, 2022

…?
I guess it's your opinion but he'll, these look awesome to me.
Fuecoco is adorable, and Skeleridge looks badass.

Middle evolution is eh, but they pretty much always are 😅
The fact that the FIRE STARTER (I never pick fire) appeals to me for once is impressive.

— 🧬EvoBeDevo🧬 (@DevoDuology) November 9, 2022

Pokémon is, of course, yet to confirm if the leaks are genuine, but it's not out of the realm of possibility they will before the game's November 18th release.

Hisuian Typhlosion, aka Stoned Typhlosion, leaked nine days before the release of Pokémon Legends Arceus and Pokémon released a trailer confirming the leaked evolution three days before the game came out.