Pokemon Scarlet and Violet players reckon Nemona's a weirdo

Characters from Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
(Image credit: The Pokemon Company)

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's Nemona is getting a little bit of a reputation as a stalker.

The two new Gen 9 games star Nemona as a rival trainer to the player character, following them wherever they venture in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. Consequently, Nemona has gained notoriety within the Pokemon fanbase as a stalker, as evidenced by the subreddit post seen just below.

It's hard to argue against the evidence of Nemona stalking the player character. The rival follows you wherever you venture in Scarlet and Violet, apparently staking out just outside Gyms and waiting for the player character to emerge triumphant so she can battle them.

The post above certainly nails one thing: Nemona gave off a very different vibe in Scarlet and Violet trailers before launch. Once depicted as a friend of the protagonist, Nemona actually has a weird obsession with following and beating them in the final game.

In all honesty though, it appears Nemona has been something of a hit with Scarlet and Violet players. The new rival has popped up all over the place on forums like Reddit, with fan art and memes dedicated to her. Better a weird stalker than a unforgettable nobody, right?

If you're still adventuring through the world of Paldea now, you can head over to our guide on the Pokemon Scarlet and Violet answers for class, or there's our guide detailing the best Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Gym Leader order for when you're stuck on where to head next.

Alternatively, check out our Pokemon Scarlet and Violet tips page for if you're just getting going.

Hirun Cryer

Hirun Cryer is a freelance reporter and writer with Gamesradar+ based out of U.K. After earning a degree in American History specializing in journalism, cinema, literature, and history, he stepped into the games writing world, with a focus on shooters, indie games, and RPGs, and has since been the recipient of the MCV 30 Under 30 award for 2021. In his spare time he freelances with other outlets around the industry, practices Japanese, and enjoys contemporary manga and anime.

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