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Best Pokemon Gen 8 canditate for Smash?

Disregarding typings, which starter do YOU want in the game?


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NeonVoid

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It's definitely possible that we'll get some sort of Pokemon as a Gen 8 representative to advertise Sword and Shield (some of the best-selling Switch games yet). The question isnt when, but rather, who?

A highly likely option is a starter, given they are (usually) incredibly original as fighters.
Rillaboom - Unique band geek stereotype, can even out the typings after Greninja and Incineroar.
Cinderace - Highly popular, some of the best animations in the game, and developer likability (like what Greninja/Incineroar had)
Inteleon - Unique gadgets, popular pre-evolution

Other options could be fan-favorites like Toxtricity or Dragapult (I feel Dragapult could be INCREDIBLY original and fun to play as).

They could add SNOM???

Zacian and Zamazenta also seem to be popular options!

Who do you think should join the roster?

Here's all the Gen 8 Threads:

Zacian & Zamazenta (Most viewed thread)
https://smashboards.com/threads/the-knights-of-galar-zacian-and-zamazenta-for-smash.484636/

Cinderace (Second most viewed thread)
https://smashboards.com/threads/blazing-player-cinderace-for-smash.495994/

Bea (Without Pokemon)
https://smashboards.com/threads/who-needs-pokemon-the-bea-for-smash-support-thread.500605/

Dracovish
https://smashboards.com/threads/dracovish-didnt-ask-to-be-made-sword-and-shield-spoilers.492133/

Dragapult
https://smashboards.com/threads/the-really-bad-parent-pokemon-dragapult-for-smash.494369/

Eiscue
https://smashboards.com/threads/eiscue-the-weirdest-pokemon-ever.494478/

Falinks
https://smashboards.com/threads/marching-to-victory-falinks-support-thread.494370/

Grookey (and evolutions)
https://smashboards.com/threads/gal...key-and-evolutions-for-smash-ultimate.479549/

Hatterene
https://smashboards.com/threads/the-other-hair-witch-hatterene-support-thread.501442/

Inteleon
https://smashboards.com/threads/full-liquid-jacket-inteleon-for-smash.498316/

Obstagoon
https://smashboards.com/threads/obstagoon-joins-the-battle.487514/

Polteageist
https://smashboards.com/threads/polteageist-joins-the-battle.488817/

Rillaboom (Popular thread)
https://smashboards.com/threads/rillaboom-the-tank-of-galar.492478/

Scorbunny
https://smashboards.com/threads/king-of-the-ground-scorbunny-for-smash.479535/

Sirfetch'd
https://smashboards.com/threads/the-noble-knight-of-galar-sirfetch’d.489439/

Sobble
https://smashboards.com/threads/the-timid-chameleon-pokémon-sobble-shows-up.479540/

Urshifu
https://smashboards.com/threads/str...-armor-its-the-urshifu-support-thread.497730/

Toxtricity
https://smashboards.com/threads/toxtricity-galars-punk-pokemon-for-smash.493988/

Please feel free to share any movesets, classic routes, etc. And I will share them on this page!

Libero Cinderace Moveset: NeonVoid
https://docs.google.com/document/d/15AE4hAj6p5h-fv0qi9kqA0kikeniZkhuwRUTLWJNinU/edit?usp=drivesdk
 
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BowserKing

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I have a suggestion: Frosmoth

We need both a Bug type and an Ice type, and Frosmoth fits both niches
 

NeonVoid

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Sirfetch’d. Has all the makings of a knight Pokémon with a lance and shield (not like :ulthero:, who only use those for blocking and basic attacks).
Dont get me wrong, I love Sirfetchd, but how would i


Make it happen Sakurai!
I didn't see that list, thought Cinderace would be higher up, at least as of today compared to when that post was made, but why Toxel and Dreepy?
 

RealPokeFan11

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Dont get me wrong, I love Sirfetchd, but how would i

I didn't see that list, thought Cinderace would be higher up, at least as of today compared to when that post was made, but why Toxel and Dreepy?
It's just a popularity list, but it shows that Toxtricity is probably the most popular Pokémon from Sword and Shield, and it's also the one I feel is the best choice for Smash. The rest of the list is irrelevant.
 
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Sean²

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I feel like the one that makes the most sense, to my, and possibly many others' dismay, is Rillaboom. I kind of hate all three of the Galarian starters' final evolutions - but there's only one grass type in Smash, and he's just one third of a complete character. If you want a drop-in filler for that void, Rillaboom would be it, considering the gen 6 rep is water and the gen 7 rep is fire. The only positive I see to his inclusion is another possible DK/Diddy/K. Rool/Banjo meme trailer considering his gorilla status. I could see it now, Diddy, K. Rool, and Banjo/Kazooie napping in the hut, and a silhouette of a massive gorilla with long hair and a drum appears. Jaws drop, but it's just DK with a big pile of bananas over his shoulder and carrying a barrel. They're relieved, but then you hear a drum beat getting louder and louder even though he's stopped moving. And then the reveal you're already familiar with.

Toxtricity could be cool if they focus more on his poison and "sound" electric-based moves (e.g. overdrive) over just straight up generic electric attacks, considering there's two electric-types already.
 

Lionel_B

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I don't want Rillaboom, I will still prefer Calyrex or Urshifu
 

Jomosensual

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The starters and Toxtricity all feel like good places to start. I'd like Falinks as well
 

LightKnight

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I definitely feel like any of the starters or Toxtricity are the most likely if a gen 8 pokemon is added.
As for who I'd like? I'd actually be totally fine with any of these. My first choice might be Rillaboom though. Possibly Toxtricity. I kinda hope Cinderace doesn't get picked if any of them though because we already have lots of fiery fighter type brawlers such as :ultfalcon::ultincineroar::ultmario::ultken::ult_terry: but thats not to say they couldn't make the character feel different enough to play from them while having their own unique moves. It'd just be more difficult and a character like Rillaboom, or Toxtricity, would have much greater potential to offer something unique to the roster. Plus, Rillaboom, depending on how its done, could fit very nicely with the Sword/Shield theme those games have whereas I couldn't say the same for any of the aforementioned pokemon. Intelleon could be fun to play but very annoying to face if implemented in.

As far as movesets are concerned;
I could see Rillaboom having a stance changing / zoning style to them. As of this post I've made a moveset behind this idea which you could search out and find in the forums.

Cinderace's main gimmick could be its pyroball it utilizes through many attacks and mainly specials, even using it like WFT's ball from the Side-Special where you can angle or stall it, sorta building the rest of the moveset off that. Cinderace could basically work as a sorta rush-down/zoner hybrid but requires some tech-skill to use properly.

Intelleon would likely be an evasive zoning character that is extremely light and requires incredible precision for satisfying KOs, basically being a glass-cannon. And yes, they would have enough to distinctify them from Greninja despite the similar motifs.

Toxtricity would have a versatile set of moves with varying properties and might have some sort of 'charging' mechanic but would be good at mixing up the opponent till the big attack after proper set-up has been attained. They could also easily add a echo of Toxtricity, having an 'Amped' form and 'Low-Key' form.
 
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Spatman

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I'd love to see Cinderace join Smash. Even if there are many beautiful new pokèmon in Sw/Sh, I like it the most and I can see it as very fitting for smash and also bringing an original and funny moveset (based on a flaming soccer ball it can spawn and many moves based on soccer)
 

Arcadenik

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Galarian Meowth... as an alternate costume for Kantonian Meowth. :052:
 

Cosmic77

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Cinderace is my favorite starter, but I'm sure deep down we all know that it'll be the one who will come closest to Byleth levels of hate.

A lot of people care more about the fire/starter label than the Pokemon itself, which is stupid because Toxtricity is popular despite the fact that we have just as many electric types as fire types.
 

Perkilator

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Cinderace is my favorite starter, but I'm sure deep down we all know that it'll be the one who will come closest to Byleth levels of hate.

A lot of people care more about the fire/starter label than the Pokemon itself, which is stupid because Toxtricity is popular despite the fact that we have just as many electric types as fire types.
It's also part Poison-type, so I sat let's give credit where it's due.
 
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