Penny’s Father’s Identity Revealed in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet DLC Epilogue

Pokemon’s narrative has often skirted around the topic of paternal figures, a trend evident since the debut of the Pokemon anime, where Ash Ketchum’s father is notably absent. This pattern extends to the games, where the protagonists typically have only their mothers as visible guardians, with fathers conspicuously missing. However, in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet, this trend sees a deviation with the character of Penny.

Penny’s Mysterious Father: Fan Theories and Official Confirmation

Penny, a character from Pokemon Scarlet & Violet, often references her father, expressing frustration over his overbearing nature and “ultra-mega-annoying dad talk.” While Penny keeps the identity of her father a secret, this has led players to speculate about her lineage. The mystery surrounding her father’s identity has been a topic of interest among fans until the recent release of the game’s epilogue DLC, which finally offers a revelation.

The Link Between Peony and Penny: Unraveling the Family Ties

The DLC confirms a popular fan theory: Penny is from the Galar region and is studying in Paldea. The belief that Peony, introduced in Pokemon Sword & Shield’s Crown Tundra DLC as Chairman Rose’s younger brother, is Penny’s father, has been circulating among fans. Peony, known for his doting nature towards his daughter Peonia and his penchant for calling his quests “adven-tours,” is directly referenced by Penny in the DLC, effectively confirming their relationship.

Fan Discovery: Connecting the Dots on Social Media

This connection was first highlighted by a Twitter user, SoulsSilverArt, who pointed out a conversation where Penny derides the term “adven-tour,” a unique phrase previously used only by Peony in the Pokemon series. This revelation seemed almost inevitable, given the similarities in the names Peony, Penny, and Peonia, and fans had largely pieced this together even before the official confirmation, which now feels like a nod of acknowledgement from Game Freak.

Implications and Speculations: The Timeline of Penny and Peony

With Penny’s lineage established, it’s intriguing to consider her relationship with Chairman Rose as her uncle. However, this revelation also raises new questions, particularly regarding Peony’s portrayal in Pokemon Sword & Shield. His character, known for being a doting father, never mentions Penny in those games. This discrepancy has led to speculation that Scarlet & Violet might be set several years after Sword & Shield, suggesting that Penny may not have been born during the timeline of those games. Alternatively, it could indicate that the developers had not fully fleshed out Peony’s family background at that time, a not-uncommon occurrence in long-running game series like Pokemon.

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