The Pokemon Firm dropped a brand new trailer for Pokemon Sword and Defend earlier this week. Together with revealing new rival characters, the video gave us our first take a look at a brand-new Pokemon named Obstagoon, which instantly drew comparisons to Kiss singer Gene Simmons. Now the rockstar has shared his ideas on the monster.

In a press release to Newsweek, Simmons mentioned he was flattered by the brand new Pokemon. “Pokemon has been part of our family for many years, ever since our youngsters first found them,” Simmons mentioned. “And to see Pokemon pay homage to Kiss, is flattering.”

Gene Simmons and Obstagoon

Obstagoon is a brand new, region-exclusive evolution of Galarian Linoone. All the Galarian Zigzagoon line has drawn comparisons to Kiss attributable to their black and white fur and star patterns round their eyes, which resembles the make-up the band wears whereas performing.

Zigzagoon and Linoone aren’t the one Pokemon receiving Galarian types in Sword and Defend; The Pokemon Firm additionally revealed the superb Galarian Weezing, which has smokestacks that resemble prime hats and mustache-like fuel clouds round its faces. We additionally acquired a glimpse at a brand new hamster-like Pokemon named Morpeko, which might change between “full stomach” and “hangry” types.

Pokemon Sword and Defend launch for Nintendo Change on November 15. You’ll be able to try all the brand new Gen eight Pokemon revealed thus far in our gallery. For extra on the titles, remember to learn our Pokemon Sword and Defend launch date and pre-order information.

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