Here we go again. Assistant Sonia isn’t the only “new waifu” from Pokemon Sword and Shield about whom the internet is fantasizing. Yesterday, new Water Gym Trainer Nessa was revealed (looking like she stepped straight out of Team Aqua from Pokemon Ruby/Sapphire) and Misty fans the world over gave a red-Starmie-eye of resentment:
Face-off against Nessa, Gym Leader and Water-type Pokémon expert in #PokemonSwordShield! She appears calm and collected, but unleashes her competitive spirit and indomitable will when overwhelming opponents with powerful Water-type moves! https://t.co/ZhIo6GbBwg pic.twitter.com/aiz9nfVuIN
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) June 11, 2019
Although it’s unclear which Galar-region Water Pokemon Nessa will have at her disposal aside from snapping turtle Drednaw thus far, Nessa has already made a splash with legions of fans and admirers on Twitter and social media. The following are some of our favorites:
#Nessa sketch/color warmup from #NintendoDirectE3 #PokemonSwordShield #ポケモン #Pokemon #ルリナ #ソード #シールド #E3 #E32019 #ポケモンソード・シールド #NintendoDirect pic.twitter.com/c0YOiGxq0Q
— GENZOMAN (@MrGenzoman) June 12, 2019
https://twitter.com/Rossdraws/status/1139594847491260416
Who's NEXT! #nessa #pokemon pic.twitter.com/j8VhbrNWa3
— 후드/Hood (@hood_x_art) June 12, 2019
Powerful…#nessa #pokemon #PokemonSwordShield pic.twitter.com/xHpyyrpzem
— Melynn R✿se (@MelynnRose) June 11, 2019
https://twitter.com/imdrunkontea/status/1141494168948056064
Nessa looks very rude but I am sure she is such a sweetheart
SFW version of our artist @SunsetNiva #nessa #pokemon #sobble pic.twitter.com/3lFuBIDH8h— Dream Vessel (@Dream_vessel) June 15, 2019
https://twitter.com/fishymammal/status/1138984856635858944
Pokemon baddie Nessa pic.twitter.com/uA2evyhuN7
— Meder (@MederTaab) June 12, 2019
gym leader nessa challenges you to a pokemon battle!!! #PokemonSwordShield pic.twitter.com/2srVnoGMfC
— MK ☆ RET @ COMMS CLOSED (@retquits) June 11, 2019
Only thing I could think of after seeing the new Water type trainer. #PokemonSwordShield #Nessa #Memes pic.twitter.com/a1LU80xFdF
— MechatheTecha (@Themechaguy) June 11, 2019
Nessa #PokemonSwordShield #Nessa pic.twitter.com/TDeOR0N71x
— Zumi @AX G14 (@ZumiDraws) June 14, 2019
https://twitter.com/omiza_somi/status/1138960385271390209
https://twitter.com/JarrulusX/status/1138783080422895622
Hi, I love her! #Pokemon #Nessa pic.twitter.com/XQQZBbNo4y
— Syertse @ TMG (@Syertse) June 11, 2019
https://twitter.com/VialNite/status/1138526607591784449
https://twitter.com/xdtopsu/status/1138682972176076801
https://twitter.com/Appleblotch/status/1138526297045364736
I feel like she’d have a lapras on her team #PokemonSwordandShield #pokemon #Nessa #PokemonE3 pic.twitter.com/RfEy9X2BbS
— Fiinel (@FiinelRush) June 13, 2019
https://twitter.com/kerocore/status/1138482780248170499
https://twitter.com/gumaeart/status/1138515573304909828
Nessa is now the queen of the water type Pokemon. sorry I don't make the rules pic.twitter.com/dy3VSkdCiR
— Ana Díaz (@AnaLikesPikachu) June 11, 2019
Will Nessa overtake the throne for most beloved of all Water-type trainers in Pokemon lore? Let us know in the comments.
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