:Sprigatito, Floragato, and Meowscarada

Sprigatito, Floragato, and Meowscarada are a trio of species of fictional creatures called Pokémon created for the Pokémon media franchise. Developed by Game Freak and published by Nintendo, the Japanese franchise began in 1996 with the video games Pokémon Red and Green for the Game Boy, which were later released in North America as Pokémon Red and Blue in 1998.{{cite magazine |last=Hilliard |first=Kyle |date=December 25, 2016 |title=Pokémon Red & Blue – A Look Back At The 20-Year Journey To Catch 'Em All |url=https://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2016/12/25/pok-233-mon-red-amp-blue-a-look-back-at-the-20-year-journey-to-catch-em-all.aspx |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231001192920/https://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2016/12/25/pok-233-mon-red-amp-blue-a-look-back-at-the-20-year-journey-to-catch-em-all.aspx |archive-date=October 1, 2023 |access-date=January 22, 2024 |magazine=Game Informer}} In these games and their sequels, the player assumes the role of a Trainer whose goal is to capture and use the creatures' special abilities to combat other Pokémon. Some Pokémon can transform into stronger species through a process called evolution via various means, such as exposure to specific items.{{cite book |last=Allison |first=Anne |title=Millennial Monsters: Japanese Toys and the Global Imagination |date=May 2006 |publisher=University of California Press |isbn=9780520938991 |pages=192–197}} Each Pokémon have one or two elemental types, which define its advantages and disadvantages when battling other Pokémon.{{cite book |title=Pokémon Deluxe Essential Handbook |date=July 28, 2015 |publisher=Scholastic Inc. |isbn=9780545795661 |page=5}} A major goal in each game is to complete the Pokédex, a comprehensive Pokémon encyclopedia, by capturing, evolving, and trading with other Trainers to obtain individuals from all Pokémon species.

Sprigatito is a small green cat-like Pokémon. It is one of the three Pokemon players can obtain as their first in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, and it can evolve into Floragato and Meowscarada after gaining enough experience.{{Cite web |last=Gach |first=Ethan |date=2022-11-08 |title=Sprigatito's Evolution Leaks, Tearing Fans Apart |url=https://kotaku.com/pokemon-scarlet-violet-gen-9-sprigatito-final-evolution-1849759438 |access-date=2024-04-16 |website=Kotaku |language=en |archive-date=March 11, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240311213954/https://kotaku.com/pokemon-scarlet-violet-gen-9-sprigatito-final-evolution-1849759438 |url-status=live }} In the anime, Sprigatito and Floragato voiced by Kira Buckland in English{{Cite web |last=McMullen |first=Chris |date=2024-01-15 |title=All English Dub Voice Actors & Cast List for Pokémon Horizons |url=https://www.escapistmagazine.com/all-english-dub-voice-actors-cast-list-for-pokemon-horizons/ |access-date=2024-03-27 |website=The Escapist |language=en-US |archive-date=January 15, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240115152017/https://www.escapistmagazine.com/all-english-dub-voice-actors-cast-list-for-pokemon-horizons/ |url-status=live }} and both and Meowscarada voiced by Megumi Hayashibara in Japanese{{Cite web |title=Behind the Voice Actors- Sprigatito (Liko's) |url=https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/Pokemon-Horizons-The-Series/Sprigatito-Likos/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230929080601/https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/Pokemon-Horizons-The-Series/Sprigatito-Likos/ |archive-date=September 29, 2023 |access-date=March 27, 2024}}.[https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/Pokemon-Horizons-The-Series/Floragato-Likos/ Behind the Voice Actors- Floragato (Liko's)]

Sprigatito first appeared in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet as one of the three Pokémon available for the player to select as their first Pokémon, alongside Fuecoco and Quaxly. Sprigatito evolves into Floragato and eventually Meowscarada. All three forms are Grass-type Pokémon, though Meowscarada gains a Dark type.{{Cite web |last1=Colwander |first1=Michael |last2=Sandoval |first2=Andrea |last3=Mauerman |first3=Katy |last4=Schutze |first4=Katie |date=2022-12-11 |title=Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: Starter Evolutions, Explained |url=https://www.cbr.com/pokemon-scarlet-violet-starter-evolutions-guide-nintendo-switch/ |access-date=2024-03-27 |website=CBR |language=en |archive-date=January 20, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240120010340/https://www.cbr.com/pokemon-scarlet-violet-starter-evolutions-guide-nintendo-switch/ |url-status=live }} If the player chooses a different Pokémon, Sprigatito will either be owned by Nemona{{Cite news |date=2022-11-19 |title=How to beat Nemona in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet |url=https://www.eurogamer.net/how-to-beat-nemona-pokemon-scarlet-violet-9015 |access-date=2024-03-27 |work=Eurogamer.net |language=en |archive-date=February 25, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240225022406/https://www.eurogamer.net/how-to-beat-nemona-pokemon-scarlet-violet-9015 |url-status=live }} or Director Clavell,{{Cite news |date=2022-11-18 |title=How to beat Director Clavell in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet during a Challenge from Cassiopeia quest |url=https://www.eurogamer.net/pokemon-scarlet-violet-how-beat-director-clavell-9015 |access-date=2024-03-27 |work=Eurogamer.net |language=en |archive-date=November 15, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231115175010/https://www.eurogamer.net/pokemon-scarlet-violet-how-beat-director-clavell-9015 |url-status=live }} depending on which is chosen. Sprigatito also appears in other games, such as Pokémon Go{{Cite web |last=Budhathoki |first=Diwas |date=2023-09-04 |title=Pokemon GO: How To Get Sprigatito, Floragato, and Meowscarada |url=https://gamerant.com/pokemon-go-get-sprigatito-floragato-meowscarada/ |access-date=2024-03-27 |website=Game Rant |language=en |archive-date=September 27, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230927115601/https://gamerant.com/pokemon-go-get-sprigatito-floragato-meowscarada/ |url-status=live }} and the Pokémon Trading Card Game.{{Cite web |last=Comments |first=Theo Dwyer {{!}} |date=2023-10-26 |title=Pokémon TCG Japan's Shiny Treasure ex: Shiny Sprigatito Line |url=https://bleedingcool.com/games/pokemon-tcg-japans-shiny-treasure-ex-shiny-sprigatito-line/ |access-date=2024-03-27 |website=Bleeding Cool}} In the anime, the main protagonist of Pokémon Horizons: The Series, Liko, obtains a Sprigatito as her first Pokémon. Though it is not fond of Liko at first, it slowly begins to show affection for her as the series progresses.{{Cite web |last=Kuiper |first=El |date=2024-03-07 |title='Pokémon Horizons' Has Reinvented the Pokémon Anime |url=https://www.themarysue.com/pokemon-horizons-has-reinvented-the-pokemon-anime/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240314181325/https://www.themarysue.com/pokemon-horizons-has-reinvented-the-pokemon-anime/ |archive-date=2024-03-14 |access-date=2024-03-14 |website=The Mary Sue |language=en}} Sprigatito eventually evolves into Floragato and later Meowscarada.{{Cite web |last=Edmundson |first=Carlyle |date=2024-04-02 |title=Pokémon's New Protagonist Just Broke A 27 Year-Old Ash Tradition |url=https://screenrant.com/pokemons-new-protagonist-broke-27-year-old-ash-tradition/ |access-date=2024-04-10 |website=ScreenRant |language=en |archive-date=April 2, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240402183944/https://screenrant.com/pokemons-new-protagonist-broke-27-year-old-ash-tradition/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last=Edmundson |first=Carlyle |date=2025-03-15 |title=New Pokémon Horizons Evolution Breaks The Limits Set By Ash With Incredible Scene |url=https://screenrant.com/pokemon-horizons-meowscarada-evolution-break-limit-op-ed/ |access-date=2025-03-16 |website=ScreenRant |language=en}} Sprigatito and its evolutions have been used in promotion material for the series, with plushes being produced.{{Cite web |date=2023-08-10 |title=『ポケモンSV』マスカーニャ、ラウドボーン、ウェーニバルがぬいぐるみに！成長した御三家をお迎えしよう |url=https://www.inside-games.jp/article/2023/08/10/147749.html |access-date=2024-04-10 |website=インサイド |language=ja |archive-date=March 11, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240311235948/https://www.inside-games.jp/article/2023/08/10/147749.html |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |date=2024-01-17 |title=グルグルおめめで、ぐったり…！「リザードン」や「マスカーニャ」ら人気ポケモンが、"ちからつきた"表情でぬいぐるみに |url=https://www.inside-games.jp/article/2024/01/17/151761.html |access-date=2024-04-10 |website=インサイド |language=ja |archive-date=March 11, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240311235949/https://www.inside-games.jp/article/2024/01/17/151761.html |url-status=live }}

Sprigatito was well-received by fans and critics, being considered a cute Pokémon.{{cite web |url=https://www.themarysue.com/which-pokemon-scarlet-and-violet-starter-is-the-best-answered/ |title=Which 'Scarlet & Violet' Starter Pokémon Is the Best? And Why Is It So Hard To Choose?! |work=The Mary Sue |last=Doyle |first=Jack |date=November 18, 2022 |accessdate=March 24, 2024 |archive-date=March 11, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240311214039/https://www.themarysue.com/which-pokemon-scarlet-and-violet-starter-is-the-best-answered/ |url-status=live }} In a Famitsu poll, Sprigatito was named the most popular of the three Starter Pokémon in Scarlet and Violet, receiving more than 40 percent of the votes. Meanwhile, a Nintendo Life poll ranked Sprigatito in second place, behind Fuecoco.{{cite web |url=https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2022/11/sprigatito-is-pokemon-scarlet-and-violets-most-popular-starter-according-to-famitsu-survey |title=Sprigatito Is Pokémon Scarlet And Violet's Most Popular Starter, According To Famitsu Survey |work=Nintendo Life |last=Norman |first=Jim |date=November 18, 2022 |accessdate=March 24, 2024 |archive-date=March 11, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240311213949/https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2022/11/sprigatito-is-pokemon-scarlet-and-violets-most-popular-starter-according-to-famitsu-survey |url-status=live }} Inside Games writer Chappurin felt its cute design led to it ranking second in the website's poll, in which it received 36 percent of the votes.{{cite web |url=https://www.inside-games.jp/article/2022/11/23/142007.html |title=『ポケモン スカーレット・バイオレット』御三家はだれを選んだ？ニャオハ、ホゲータ、クワッスの人気が明らかに！【アンケート結果】 |work=Inside Games |author=Chappurin |date=November 23, 2022 |accessdate=March 24, 2024 |archive-date=March 11, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240311205405/https://www.inside-games.jp/article/2022/11/23/142007.html |url-status=live }} Polygon writer Cass Marshall considered Sprigatito her personal favorite of the three Scarlet and Violet starters, owing it to her enjoyment of cats.{{cite web |url=https://www.polygon.com/22954877/sprigatito-grass-starter-pokemon-scarlet-violet-evolution-fan-art-memes |title=Everyone loves Sprigatito, the new weed cat Pokémon starter |work=Polygon |last=Marshall |first=Cass |date=February 28, 2022 |accessdate=March 24, 2024 |archive-date=December 19, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231219225247/https://www.polygon.com/22954877/sprigatito-grass-starter-pokemon-scarlet-violet-evolution-fan-art-memes |url-status=live }} Sprigatito has been the subject of memes surrounding marijuana, given the nickname "Weed Cat". The Mary Sue writer Chelsea Steiner was excited for Sprigatito, particularly in terms of design due in part to the weed angle.{{cite web |url=https://www.themarysue.com/new-starters-for-pokemon-scarlet-and-violet/ |title=Meet the New Starters for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet! |work=The Mary Sue |last=Steiner |first=Chelsea |date=February 27, 2022 |accessdate=March 24, 2024 |archive-date=March 11, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240311214037/https://www.themarysue.com/new-starters-for-pokemon-scarlet-and-violet/ |url-status=live }} Comic Book Resources writer Christian Markle and Screen Rant writer Carlyle Edmundson both drew comparisons between Sprigatito and Ash Ketchum's Pikachu in the anime.{{cite web |url=https://www.cbr.com/pokemon-horizons-liko-sprigatito-shares-ash-pikachu-spirit/ |title=Pokémon Horizons' Sprigatito Inherited the Same Spirit as Ash's Pikachu |work=Comic Book Resources |last=Markle |first=Christian |date=April 22, 2023 |accessdate=March 24, 2024 |archive-date=July 22, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230722025252/https://www.cbr.com/pokemon-horizons-liko-sprigatito-shares-ash-pikachu-spirit/ |url-status=live }}{{cite web |url=https://screenrant.com/pokemon-new-hero-liko-ash-opposite-best/ |title=Pokémon's New Anime Hero is Already Ash's Opposite in the Best Way |work=Screen Rant |last=Edmundson |first=Carlyle |date=April 15, 2023 |accessdate=March 24, 2024 |archive-date=April 30, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230430200026/https://screenrant.com/pokemon-new-hero-liko-ash-opposite-best/ |url-status=live }}

File:Litten, Torracat, and Incineroar.png, Torracat, and Incineroar as they appear in artwork for the series. Litten's progression into a bipedal, humanoid Pokémon was a large reason for the debate around Sprigatito's potential evolutions.]]

Sprigatito's evolutions have been the subject of commentary, with many focusing around its evolution.{{cite web |last=Sato |first=Koutaro |date=August 4, 2022 |title=『ポケモン スカーレット・バイオレット』新映像で、シビルドンが「立つ」。ニャオハはともかくでんきうおポケモンが歴史的原点回帰 |url=https://automaton-media.com/articles/newsjp/20220804-213107/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240311214004/https://automaton-media.com/articles/newsjp/20220804-213107/ |archive-date=March 11, 2024 |accessdate=March 24, 2024 |work=Automaton Media}} Upon its reveal, fans of the series noticed similarities between Sprigatito and another cat-based first partner Pokémon, Litten, and grew concerned that Sprigatito would evolve to be bipedal as Litten did.{{Cite web |date=2024-03-29 |title=『アニポケ』でニャオハが立ちそう…本日3月29日放送回で進化を匂わせ、懐かしの「ニャオハ立つな」が再び盛り上がる |url=https://www.inside-games.jp/article/2024/03/29/154048.html |access-date=2024-04-10 |website=インサイド |language=ja |archive-date=April 6, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240406115159/https://www.inside-games.jp/article/2024/03/29/154048.html |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last=Fujiwara |first=Hideaki |date=2023-01-13 |title=『ポケモンSV』ついに"公式に"ニャオハが立つ。マスカーニャお披露目で、ニャオハ立つな論争に終止符 |url=https://automaton-media.com/articles/newsjp/20230113-233534/ |access-date=2024-04-10 |website=AUTOMATON |language=ja |archive-date=March 11, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240311213949/https://automaton-media.com/articles/newsjp/20230113-233534/ |url-status=live }} Polygon writer Cass Marshall noted people's worries about Sprigatito evolving into a bipedal Pokémon, citing the drastic change from the "sweet little" Litten into the "raging, bipedal luchador" Incineroar. Marshall personally hoped to see Sprigatito remain quadrapedal. Inside Games writer Chappurin discussed the propensity of cat Pokémon changing their stance when they evolve, noting how fans called for Sprigatito to stay on four legs as a result.{{cite web |author=Chappurin |date=March 24, 2022 |title=『ポケモンSV』のニャオハに「進化しても立たないで！」と願う声！二足で歩く、歴代猫ポケモンを調べてみた |url=https://www.inside-games.jp/article/2022/03/24/137394.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240311205404/https://www.inside-games.jp/article/2022/03/24/137394.html |archive-date=March 11, 2024 |accessdate=March 24, 2024 |work=Inside Games}} The discussion surrounding Sprigatito's evolution led to the phrase "Sprigatito Stand" becoming one of the most used words on social media web forums in 2022 as well as an internet meme.{{Cite web |date=2022-11-18 |title=【ネタバレ注意】「ニャオハ立つな」論争ついに決着！ユーザーの反応は…？『ポケモンSV』 |url=https://www.inside-games.jp/article/2022/11/18/141916.html |access-date=2024-04-10 |website=インサイド |language=ja |archive-date=March 11, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240311205412/https://www.inside-games.jp/article/2022/11/18/141916.html |url-status=live }}

Reception to Floragato, Sprigatito's evolution, was generally positive, despite the initial concern around its bipedal evolution. Inside Games noted that the design maintained numerous aspects of Sprigatito's design, additionally stating that it had become "stylish" while doing so. Its evolution into Meowscarada was more mixed. Polygon writer Ana Diaz noted that the prevalence of bipedal Pokémon had become a series cliche.{{cite web |url=https://www.polygon.com/23449870/pokemon-scarlet-violet-leaks-starter-evolutions-fan-reaction |title=Pokémon Scarlet and Violet's leaked designs may be the most divisive yet |work=Polygon |last=Diaz |first=Ana |date=November 10, 2022 |accessdate=March 24, 2024 |archive-date=December 19, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231219225247/https://www.polygon.com/23449870/pokemon-scarlet-violet-leaks-starter-evolutions-fan-reaction |url-status=live }} This concern over it standing was due in part to fans not wanting Sprigatito to become rugged in a similar manner to Incineroar.{{cite web |url=https://www.inside-games.jp/article/2023/03/01/144337.html |title=イイネイヌがニャオハの進化形じゃなくてよかった…『ポケモンSV』新ポケモンに「ニャオハの元進化候補説」が上がる |work=Inside Games |author=Chappurin |date=March 1, 2023 |accessdate=March 24, 2024 |archive-date=March 11, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240311205418/https://www.inside-games.jp/article/2023/03/01/144337.html |url-status=live }} Automaton Media writer Ayuo Kawase felt the reason why people did not want it to become bipedal was because people got so attached to how cute it was.{{cite web |url=https://automaton-media.com/en/news/20220228-10088/ |title=Pokémon Scarlet and Violet starters have fans hoping for non-bipedal evolutions |work=Automaton Media |last=Kawase |first=Ayuo |date=February 28, 2022 |accessdate=March 24, 2024 |archive-date=March 11, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240311214052/https://automaton-media.com/en/news/20220228-10088/ |url-status=live }} Despite complaints, Chappurin noted that the evolutions had begun to grow on fans.{{cite web |url=https://www.inside-games.jp/article/2022/11/18/141916.html |title=【ネタバレ注意】「ニャオハ立つな」論争ついに決着！ユーザーの反応は…？『ポケモンSV』 |work=Inside Games |author=Chappurin |date=November 18, 2022 |accessdate=March 24, 2024 |archive-date=March 11, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240311205412/https://www.inside-games.jp/article/2022/11/18/141916.html |url-status=live }} Hideaki Fujiwara of Automaton Media felt that Meowscarada going with a "smarter" direction than a "strong" direction like they did with Incineroar helped influence Meowscarada's popularity. Meowscarada's tendency to become jealous was also stated to have influenced Meowscarada's popularity somewhat.{{cite web |url=https://automaton-media.com/articles/newsjp/20230113-233534/ |title=『ポケモンSV』ついに"公式に"ニャオハが立つ。マスカーニャお披露目で、ニャオハ立つな論争に終止符 |work=Automaton Media |last=Fujiwara |first=Hideaki |date=January 13, 2023 |accessdate=March 24, 2024 |archive-date=March 11, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240311213949/https://automaton-media.com/articles/newsjp/20230113-233534/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |date=2023-01-13 |title=『ポケモンSV』マスカーニャは"嫉妬深い"ポケモンだった！？公式の「爆弾設定」が効果バツグン |url=https://www.inside-games.jp/article/2023/01/13/143122.html |access-date=2024-04-10 |website=インサイド |language=ja |archive-date=March 11, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240311235943/https://www.inside-games.jp/article/2023/01/13/143122.html |url-status=live }} It was credited with dispelling concerns regarding Sprigatito standing and overall has been well received,{{Cite web |last=Wood |first=Martin |date=2022-11-19 |title=How Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's Meowscarada Compares to Past Grass Starters |url=https://gamerant.com/pokemon-scarlet-violet-meowscarada-grass-starter-comparison-venusaur-decidueye/ |access-date=2024-04-10 |website=Game Rant |language=en |archive-date=June 28, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230628155920/https://gamerant.com/pokemon-scarlet-violet-meowscarada-grass-starter-comparison-venusaur-decidueye/ |url-status=live }} with Inside Games stating its slender and cute cat-like design helped make it a popular Pokémon with fans. In a poll conducted by GameWith, Meowscarada was the third most popular Pokémon in Japan.{{Cite web |last=Castillo |first=Alejandro |date=2022-12-29 |title=Japan chooses its favorite Pokémon from Pokémon Scarlet & Violet |url=https://en.as.com/meristation/2022/12/29/news/1672351422_826616.html |access-date=2024-04-10 |website=Meristation |language=en-us |archive-date=March 11, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240311235943/https://en.as.com/meristation/2022/12/29/news/1672351422_826616.html |url-status=live }} One year later, in 2023, a poll ranked it as the most popular overall.{{Cite web |last=Robertson |first=Joshua |date=2023-12-29 |title=Meowscarada Has Been Voted Scarlet & Violet's Most Popular Pokemon In Japan |url=https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-scarlet-violet-meowscarada-voted-most-popular-pokemon-japan/ |access-date=2024-04-10 |website=TheGamer |language=en |archive-date=February 25, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240225044512/https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-scarlet-violet-meowscarada-voted-most-popular-pokemon-japan/ |url-status=live }}

Critics have expressed worries about Sprigatito evolving to develop sexual characteristics. The Gamer writer Eric Switzer felt that the franchise leaned too heavily on feminine Pokémon designs, worrying that Sprigatito would also evolve in a similar manner.{{cite web |url=https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-scarlet-violet-sprigatito-cat-litten-incineroar-quadrapedal/ |title=Game Freak, Please Don't Ruin The Cat Pokemon This Time |work=The Gamer |last=Switzer |first=Eric |date=March 1, 2022 |accessdate=March 24, 2024 |archive-date=March 1, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220301212047/https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-scarlet-violet-sprigatito-cat-litten-incineroar-quadrapedal/ |url-status=live }} Meowscarada's bipedal design and approximately similar height to the player led to some players to interpret it to seem as if they were kissing it.{{Cite news |date=2022-11-28 |title=Pokémon players are 'kissing' their Meowscaradas |url=https://www.eurogamer.net/pokemon-players-are-kissing-their-meowscaradas |access-date=2024-04-10 |work=Eurogamer.net |language=en |archive-date=January 31, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230131141434/https://www.eurogamer.net/pokemon-players-are-kissing-their-meowscaradas |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last=Young |first=Rory |date=2022-11-24 |title=Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Players Raise Their Eyebrows at Questionable Meowscarada 'Kiss' |url=https://gamerant.com/pokemon-scarlet-violet-questionable-meowscarada-kiss/ |access-date=2024-04-10 |website=Game Rant |language=en |archive-date=January 5, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240105203820/https://gamerant.com/pokemon-scarlet-violet-questionable-meowscarada-kiss/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last=Liang |first=Lu-Hai |date=2022-11-28 |title=Pokemon Players Have Been Kissing Meowscarada In Scarlet & Violet |url=https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-scarlet-violet-players-kissing-meowscarada/ |access-date=2024-04-10 |website=TheGamer |language=en |archive-date=March 20, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230320185328/https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-scarlet-violet-players-kissing-meowscarada/ |url-status=live }}{{cite web |url=https://kotaku.com/pokemon-scarlet-violet-sprigatito-evolution-meowscarada-1849826752 |title=Welp, Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Players Found A Way To Kiss Their Monsters |work=Kotaku |last=Winslow |first=Levi |date=November 28, 2022 |accessdate=March 24, 2024 |archive-date=March 20, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230320185414/https://kotaku.com/pokemon-scarlet-violet-sprigatito-evolution-meowscarada-1849826752 |url-status=live }} Some players noted this aspect as a potential design element, with Sprigatito evolving to be bipedal out of affection for its trainer.{{Cite web |date=2022-12-24 |title=「ニャオハ立つな」派が手のひら返し！トレーナーや月ノ美兎を骨抜きにした"ときめきモーション"の正体 |url=https://www.inside-games.jp/article/2022/12/24/142755.html |access-date=2024-04-10 |website=インサイド |language=ja |archive-date=March 11, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240311205410/https://www.inside-games.jp/article/2022/12/24/142755.html |url-status=live }}

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• Sprigatito on Bulbapedia and [https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/sprigatito Pokemon.com]
• Floragato on Bulbapedia and [https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/floragato Pokemon.com]
• Meowscarada on Bulbapedia and [https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/meowscarada Pokemon.com]

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