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[Chrono.]

F I R E D A R K B O Y S

Grass/Ghost tho that came out of nowhere. Still that's a better typing than Grass/Flying at least.

 

[Guybrush20X6]

Well we have the final forms and their offical names and types.

Pokemon League coming to Alola confimred.

Cynthia IN 3D!

Red and Blue have grown up. Looks like Puberty is a thing in the Pokemon universe after all.

And Tapu Koko is apparently Doshin the Giant? Didn't see that coming.

 

[Burruni]

Decidueye - Grass/Ghost - Spirit Shackle is basically Mean Look
Incineroar - Fire/Dark - Darkest Lariat ignores stat changes
Primarina - Water/Fairy - Sparkling Aria heals burns of all targets it hits.
Tapu Lele - Psychic/Fairy - Psychic Surge
Tapu/Bulu - Grass/fairy - Grassy Surge RIP Dancing Bird typing theory.
Tapu Fini - Water/Fairy - Misty Surge HERE'S YOUR DOLPHIN

Tapus have unique Z move, Guardian of Alola

Cosmog - Psychic I think that's the Pokemon Lillie has going by previews.

You make the Pokemon League

Spoiler: Previous Trainers return

CYNTHIA CONFIRMED.
WALLY CONFIRMED.
RED AND BLUE CONFIRMED

Spirit Shackle is an OFFENSIVE MOVE with th esecondary effect of Mean Look.
BUT UHM.
AHEM.
AHEM.
IT'S A ****ING GHOST?!

 

[Erureido]

Words can't describe how happy I am.

My boy Wally is coming back for Sun and Moon!

Mandatory music!

And he still has that awesome Gallade of his!

I'll post the rest of my thoughts later.

 

[WeirdChillFever]

Wait?

Grass/GHOST?

I can't even.

Gotta rework my team.

Also these names are the crappiest names for any Pockermon ever.
Like GF please Decidueye?
Even Sherlock would've been a better name and that one makes zero sense.

Oh and "The battlefield got weird" is definitely sig material for me.

 

[Schnee117]

Now for the site details

Spoiler: There's a lot

Decidueye

This Pokémon is able to move about while completely masking its presence from others. Once an opponent has lost sight of it, Decidueye seizes the chance to attack it unawares. In a tenth of a second, Decidueye plucks an arrow quill from within its wing and sends its hurtling toward its target. Its speed is astonishing, but not more so than its precise aim, which enables the arrow quill to pierce a target through and through from half a mile or more away! Decidueye usually acts very cool, but it can become terribly flustered in unexpected situations like a surprise attack.

A skilled Decidueye can boast acrobatic curved shots. It seems some are also able to shoot arrows that reach up through the sky, only to come drilling down from above, piercing multiple targets one after another.

Spirit Shackle is a Ghost-type physical move that only Decidueye can learn. An opponent hit with this move will become unable to flee from battle or switch out for an ally.

Inceneroar

As its fighting spirit increases, the flames that Incineroar produces within its body burst from its navel and waistline. Since the flames somewhat resemble a championship belt, they’re known as its “flame belt,” and the Pokémon unleashes moves that use flames from it. In the heat of battle, Incineroar shows no concern for its opponents—and sometimes even launches attacks that strike the opposing Trainer! As a result, many tend to dislike this Pokémon and keep it at a distance.

If a crowd watching it battle is pumped up, Incineroar’s fighting spirit will burn brighter. But a lackluster crowd can make it lose focus or fight shoddily. When it receives the admiration of young Pokémon and children, it may keep up its cold attitude on the outside, but in its heart of hearts, Incineroar is immensely happy. It loses the desire to fight when faced with a Pokémon that’s clearly weak or injured, and it sometimes gets taken advantage of as a result.

Darkest Lariat is a Dark-type physical move that only Incineroar can learn, and it allows Incineroar to deal damage while ignoring the effects of any stat changes that the target might otherwise be affected by.

Primarina

As it dances, Primarina releases balloons of water into the area around itself, moving them using the sound waves from its voice. The sight of moonlight reflecting off its glittering balloons creates a magical scene. Since Primarina controls its balloons using its voice, any injury to its throat can become a grave problem. Its greatest enemies are arid environments and the overuse of its voice during back-to-back battles.

Among the balloons that Primarina releases, some explode when touched, while others do not. Primarina jump on the non-exploding balloons while they make sport of their opponents, and they use the exploding variety to trigger chained explosions!

Primarina’s songs have many variations, and each one changes the motions of the balloons. It has been observed that songs are shared among Primarina living together, so different colonies end up knowing different songs.

Sparkling Aria is a Water-type special move that only Primarina can learn, and it heals the burns of any target it strikes.

Tapu Bulu

Tapu Bulu has the power to manipulate vegetation and cause it to grow. It can use this power on its own horns—which are made of wood—changing their shape or making them larger. This can come in handy in battle! This stolid Pokémon is not very active. People’s opinions differ on whether it’s as docile as it seems, or if the reason it doesn’t move much can be chalked up to simple laziness.

Tapu Bulu does not like unnecessary battles or frightening other Pokémon. Because of this, it makes a loud ringing noise with its tail to alert those nearby of its presence. Although Tapu Bulu may not like to start battles, it shows no mercy when dealing with evildoers. It’s said that when thieves once broke into its ruins, it punished them by swinging trees around like massive clubs.

Tapu Bulu can learn Nature’s Madness, an attack that slams a target with all of nature’s rage, which reduces the target’s HP by half.

Tapu Bulu’s Ability is Grassy Surge, an Ability that no Pokémon has previously had. With Grassy Surge, the field will be turned into Grassy Terrain when Tapu Bulu appears in battle, boosting the power of any Grass-type moves used by Pokémon on the ground and restoring a bit of HP to them each turn. It also halves the damage taken from the moves Earthquake, Magnitude, and Bulldoze.

I see something getting a bit of use.

Tapu Lele

There is a legend which says that long ago Tapu Lele once brought an end to war between the islands of Alola by scattering its scales and soothing the tired warriors.

Tapu Lele scatters glowing scales that physically affect others—providing stimulation to their bodies and healing their illnesses or injuries. But these scales can be dangerous as well, because a body can’t withstand the changes brought about by contact with too many scales at the same time. It will scatter its scales over humans and Pokémon for its own enjoyment; while it is innocent in one sense, there is also cruelty in the way it casually brings others to ruin.

If Tapu Lele doesn’t have much energy stored in its shell, it may lack the strength to seize victory in a head-on battle. With this in mind, it tends to prioritize not losing a battle over actually beating a foe, and it’s skilled at strategies such as inflicting status conditions on opponents.

Nature’s Madness slams a target with all of nature’s rage, reducing the target’s HP by half. Psychic Terrain is a move that no Pokémon was previously able to learn, and using it will boost the power of any Psychic-type moves used by Pokémon on the ground and prevent them from being hit by priority moves.

Tapu Lele’s Ability is Psychic Surge, an Ability that no Pokémon has previously had. With Psychic Surge, the field will be turned into Psychic Terrain when Tapu Lele appears in battle, boosting the power of any Psychic-type moves used by Pokémon on the ground and preventing them from being hit by priority moves.

Tapu Fini

This Pokémon is able to create a special water that purifies both mind and body. But Tapu Fini requires that supplicants wishing to obtain the purifying water demonstrate the strength to withstand the tapu’s fog. Many humans have tried to withstand Tapu Fini’s fogs in pursuit of its purifying water. Among them were some with evil intentions, which may be the reason for Tapu Fini’s sense of disgust and lack of interest in appearing to people.

Tapu Fini is able to attack by manipulating water. Since it hates to risk harm to itself during battle, it prefers to create a thick fog that puts opponents in a trance and leads them to destroy themselves. Tapu Fini’s expression remains listless even when it’s unleashing moves. Some people say that it might look this way because using its moves is so exhausting. The Pokémon's Nature’s Madness attack slams a target with all of nature’s rage, reducing the target’s HP by half.

Tapu Fini’s Ability is Misty Surge, an Ability that no Pokémon has previously had. With Misty Surge, the field will be turned into Misty Terrain when Tapu Fini appears in battle, halving the damage taken by Pokémon on the ground from Dragon-type moves and preventing them from being afflicted with status conditions or confusion.

Cosmog

This extremely rare Pokémon is known to only a select few in Alola. At one time, it was known only by the kings of Alola and their heirs, and it was called “the child of the stars.” The Aether Foundation is researching this unusual Pokémon, and one of the professors at the foundation recently dubbed it Cosmog.

Cosmog is very curious and shows no fear of people or Pokémon. If you treat it with any consideration at all, it will take an immediate liking to you. This personality trait often leads it into danger.

Its gaseous body is so lightweight that it’s sent flying when the wind blows. When light falls on this Pokémon, Cosmog absorbs it and grows.

Hmmm...

Alolan Persian

The round face of Alolan Persian is a symbol of the rich Alola region, and it is held to be a Pokémon of great beauty. It is such a distinctive Pokémon of the Alola region that all Persian are well protected, and strict inspections are required before tourists can be permitted to take one back to their home region.

Persian is highly intelligent, with an even higher opinion of itself. In general, it looks down on everything other than itself. It doesn’t tend to grow attached to its Trainer, either, so it’s a difficult Pokémon to have as a partner in battle.

Its exquisite coat shines with the glow of high quality and enchants both humans and Pokémon. For this reason, it is a very popular Pokémon in the Alola region.

It usually puts on a refined act, but once a battle begins, it will indulge in the most underhanded of tactics, including surprise attacks, trickery, and even foul play. Yet its haughty personality causes it to underestimate its opponents, and it’s often taken in by their counterattacks.

Also Guardian of Alola will deal 75% of a Pokemon's HP as damage

Battle Tree is where you fight Red, Blue and other previous trainers.

 

[Champ Gold]

>Red and Blue are back

>They get insane redesigns making them look older


This was out of left field. Especially Red who looks like he's in his 20s

 

[Burruni]

So.

Who's ready to be carried by the Queen of Champions and her Perfect IV Mega Garchomp

 

[ChikoLad]

I like how we get "IT'S THE BOYS" moments for the Sonic fandom and the Pokémon fandom, both a day apart.

Now just to wait for that Kingdom Hearts presentation that's on real soon today.

 

[Guybrush20X6]

>Red and Blue are back

>They get insane redesigns making them look older


This was out of left field. Especially Red who looks like he's in his 20s

Matches up with the real life time passage since Gen 1

 

[Chrono.]

Now for the site details

Spoiler: There's a lot

Decidueye


Inceneroar


Primarina


Tapu Bulu

I see something getting a bit of use.

Tapu Lele


Tapu Fini


Cosmog

Hmmm...

Alolan Persian


Also Guardian of Alola will deal 75% of a Pokemon's HP as damage

Battle Tree is where you fight Red, Blue and other previous trainers.

Incineroar's description paints him more as a babyface than a heel.

Especially that "it's sometimes taken advantage of" part. That's like babyface 101.

 

[Opossum]

I actually...really love Decidueye's name.

Deciduous + Eye, and hey, they Eye might even be a reference to Hawkeye. Sure I prefer Robinhoot, but Decidueye's great.

PRIMARINA THOUGH. <3

Oh hey Tapus and Cosmog.

And Cynthia! And Wally! AND RED AND BLUE!


Love love love it. Grass Ghost outta left field.

 

[Champ Gold]

Incineroar's description paints him more as a babyface than a heel.

Especially that "it's sometimes taken advantage of" part. That's like babyface 101.

He's more Tweener than Heel.

In the same description, it says he sometimes attacks the trainers and the crowd hates it

Matches up with the real life time passage since Gen 1

True. Although of it did, he would be in his 30s.

Also that means that since XY or Black/White 1&2, there was a timeline split that really affected it now since Red is crazy older but Wally from ORAS looks the same despite back in the Gen 3, RSE & FRLG took place at the same time but now it look like it doesn't

 

[Deleted member]

F I R E D A R K B O Y S

Grass/Ghost tho that came out of nowhere. Still that's a better typing than Grass/Flying at least.

Wait?

Grass/GHOST?

I can't even.

Gotta rework my team.

Same.

Poor Mimikyu, I was going to add it in my team, but as I tend to have a team without 2 Pokémon of the same type... :/

As much as I'd love for Retro to release a new Metroid....

I would also like to see a brand new IP from them...they've done wonders with existing IP's but I'd like to see how they fare with something that's truly their's...

Except Nintendo already has dozens and dozens of unused IPs, and it would be a much smarter move to revive more of them rather than creating new ones.

 

[WeirdChillFever]

Deciduwhy gf why do you have to ruin best starter with this name.

But then again he's Grass/Ghost.
Which makes him unique type starter buddies with Empoleon.
Although Spoiler-Man might be Water/Steel too
Steeling Empoleon's schtick hehehe

EDIT: @Final Smash Gamer
I'm already happy I won't have three flying types in my team.
Between Pikipek and Oricorio.

 

[Chrono.]

I'm remembering now how at the start there was some speculation of Rowlet potentially losing its Flying type but it was mostly dismissed.

Now look at it.

 

[Aetheri]

Decideueye....Grass/Ghost? Well that was unexpected, but it reinforces my cryptids theory seeing as the Owlman was very ghost like in nature and I believe it's based off of the Owlman...It's a better typing as it loses the 4x weakness to Ice at least...I can't complain because a Ghost type starter? Spirit Shackle is an interesting move a damaging mean look...

Incineroar....Fire/Dark confirmed! That roar though, the name is alright I guess, I sorta feel the same about this name as I did about Infernape back in the day, but it's not terrible...I definitely feel better about it after seeing it in game, I like that it actually has a stance rather than just standing there awkwardly...
Darkest Lariat...interesting indeed, the name's pretty badass though

Primarina....Water/Fairy what a surprise! Said no one...I like the name though, hell of a lot better than Entermaid...But she looks so majestic on the field...
Sparkling Aria appears to be primary water unlike the other starters who's signature moves appear to be their second typings...

The new Tapus look interesting in practice Tapu Fini is probably my fave of them all, it's like a Mermaid in a shell....
but the typings pretty much were not what we were anticipating....Z-Move looks neat

HOLY **** I WAS NOT PREPARED FOR CYNTHIA!!!!!!!! 8O

Also Red and Blue though...

 

[WeirdChillFever]

I'm remembering now how at the start there was some speculation of Rowlet potentially losing its Flying type but it was mostly dismissed.

Now look at it.

Now I hope Wimpod the Bug/Water won't forsake me like Surskit did

 

[Burruni]

He's more Tweener than Heel.

In the same description, it says he sometimes attacks the trainers and the crowd hates it


True. Although of it did, he would be in his 30s.

Also that means that since XY or Black/White 1&2, there was a timeline split that really affected it now since Red is crazy older but Wally from ORAS looks the same despite back in the Gen 3, RSE & FRLG took place at the same time but now it look like it doesn't

It was X & Y, because that started the split to "Mega Evos" timeline.
Assuming Red WAS 10 in R/B/Y/FR/LG, he should be in his early twenties.
2 years to Gen 2.
Around 5 years between Gen 2/4 and B/W.
About another two years to B2W2.
And... a year apart to X/Y From there, and one more to S/M?
That's 21 at least.

ORAS definitely takes place later in the timeline than R/S did. Hell, doesn't the Royal Unova come up in discussion at one of Mauville's shops?

 

[Chrono.]

Now I hope Wimpod the Bug/Water won't forsake me like Surskit did

I feel I'm one of the few who wants it to drop the typing.

Spoiler

There's always a chance that bubble spider is Bug/Water

 

[---]

Deceidueye - I didn't even notice it was Ghost until people mentioned it here. HA Levitate?
Incineroar - FIRE/DARK!!!!!!!!! It's description is kind of cool...still wish it wasn't bipedal...
Primarina - Cool description, but it's sig move is kind of lame especially if it learns Scald.

Tikis - LMAO Grass/Fariy is the last thing I would have thought when looking at that Bulu. I still want my Fire/Fairy...
- Lele's ability can block Sucker Punch. O_O
- The Tiki's abilities alone might make them my favorite Legendary Trio/Quad.
- Anyone else think of the Attack on Titan theme in regards to their Z-Move?

Cosmog - Adorable. I am going to guess that it will be exclusive to Sun.

I wasn't feeling as hyped as previous Gens or even ORAS, but I am now.

>Red and Blue are back

>They get insane redesigns making them look older


This was out of left field. Especially Red who looks like he's in his 20s

The funny thing is the manga has been aging them each time they reappear, heck in the the current timeline they're around 21-23 years old.

Still it's nice to have things come full circle. Their confirmation brought me back a feeling I haven't felt since Mewtwo was confirmed as DLC for Smash. Please let them raise the Level cap HGSS set with the Mt. Silver battle, give me Lvl90+. Make their battle memorable beyond nostalgia.

 

[Opossum]

Deciduwhy gf why do you have to ruin best starter with this name.

But then again he's Grass/Ghost.
Which makes him unique type starter buddies with Empoleon.
Steeling Empoleon's schtick hehehe

EDIT: @Final Smash Gamer
I'm already happy I won't have three flying types in my team.
Between Pikipek and Oricorio.

What's wrong with Decidueye beyond not being Robinhoot?

Also put that third point in a spoiler tag,

 

[WeirdChillFever]

I feel I'm one of the few who wants it to drop the typing.

Spoiler

There's always a chance that bubble spider is Bug/Water

Yeah Wimpod can drop the typing for all I care as long as my

Spoiler

Bubble Baby

takes over his type

 

[Deleted member]

Yeah, I figured we'd get Charizard solo too. It felt obvious due to who he is.

That said, please calm just a tad. You don't need to swear at others. Thank you.

You must be new here.

Sorry kiddo, not all swears are indicative of being "angry" contrary to what you may have been taught.
Case in point, the post you quoted.

What did I say? "because it's ****in' CHARIZARD".
Was I swearing at N3ON? No. The "****in'" was for emphasis in regards to Charizard.

And word of advice for the future. Telling someone to "calm down" when they are calm is going to have the opposite effect. So it's better to not do it unless you know for fact they aren't calm.

F I R E D A R K B O Y S

Grass/Ghost tho that came out of nowhere. Still that's a better typing than Grass/Flying at least.

HOLY ****!
I just realized!

Rowlett's final form is the "Ghost of the Jungle"!

 

[Sir Gengar de Èctoplasma]

Decidueye is Grass/Ghost? Nice!

Incineroar being Fire/Dark means that Fire/Fighting salt was avoided.

Looks like my prediction of Alolan Persian reveal was correct.

 

[WeirdChillFever]

What's wrong with Decidueye beyond not being Robinhoot?

Also put that third point in a spoiler tag,

Oh carp I keep forgetting things are leaked instead of revealed.

Anyway, I feel its name is a very forceful mash of two words that vaguely describe it.
It's like calling Greninja, Evadhuriken because he's evasive and has a shuriken.

 

[Opossum]

Oh carp I keep forgetting things are leaked instead of revealed.

Anyway, I feel its name is a very forceful mash of two words that vaguely describe it.
It's like calling Greninja, Evadhuriken because he's evasive and has a shuriken.

I really don't see it as forced.
Decidueye (De-SID-joo-eye)
Deciduous, referring to its Grass typing.
Eye, referencing its archer aim and ghostly connection.

 

[Deleted member]

OH MY GOD
I CANNOT EXPRESS HOW HYPED I AM
WALLY
CYNTHIA
RED
BLUE
OH MY ****ING GOD I AM SO HYPED
and oh hey starter evos-
ROWLET IS GHOST TYPE????
HOLY ****
I've already said this before, but
#TEAMROWLET4LIFE

 

[Z25]

This is where I disagree with you.
It's already implied Ash gets Rowlett in the anime.

On that note, I can see Robingroot being among the top candidates along with Beltigre and Mimikyu.
Not Tapu Koko or any of the other Tapus.
I'd say something like UB-01 is more of a candidate than the Tapus.

Is it?

I thought he got Litten.

I honestly don't know anymore.

It seems like he's getting both.Litten may come first though.

Damn son.

Spoiler: XYZ spoilers I guess

Serena kissed Ash lol

Spoiler: XY&Z spoilers

Just watched that scene.

Today is a great day to be an Amourshipper!

Might as well link that big kiss scene for all to see:

I mean, look at Clemont, Bonnie, and Pikachu's reaction. It's priceless!

And here we all were praising Mallow for going a step further than what Serena did. Sorry Mallow, but grabbing Ash's hand and guiding him around school is NOTHING compared to what Serena does here.

Sure that one chick from the second movie and Bianca did it first, but they don't top what Serena does here. I'm proud of you, Serena. That kiss proves you've truly developed as a character.

While I wish she continued to travel with Ash for Alola, the kiss perfectly makes up for it!

She even tells Ash "You're my goal" during that entire scene.

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New Sun and Moon trailer has been released!

Wow who knew the guts ability was so good!
I'm surprised by this.

And the trailer today is amazing!

Grass and ghost is unexpected, but I like it. The signature moves look good as well.

And Lucha litten if Fire Dark as I thought, so anyone who hates it, STOP COMPLAINING! THE ERA OF FIRE AND FIGHTING IS DONE!!

moving on...

The rest of the tapus are awesome. Tapu belle is great looking, and the others have solid designs. The water one ended a war... I wonder which war though.

Cosmog is adorable.

RED AND BLUE THOUGH!

Look awesome, Red looks drastically different but still pretty good. Definitely suppose to be older. I'd say 18-20 range.

and they have Wally and Cynthia to! The battle tree is pretty hype! Reminds me of Mt. Battle from Colosseum.

And Chinese leaks confirmed, we make the Alola league!

And if any starter gets into smash, Xander will have a funt time pronnouncing those names!

 

[FalKoopa]

They finally showed the starters.

DARKEST LARIAT.
I'll name my Litten as Zangief. :^)

Red, Blue, Wally and Cynthia are great to see again. This generation has really done all it could to draw people from the original Gen I. Like, wow.
Red looks all grown up though... his face is so serious.

I'm stuck on where my Pokemon game should take place. I'm stuck between India, Egypt, Australia and Canada.

Does Egypt or India have like tropical areas? Sorry if I sound like an idiot.

I guess I'll mention FalKoopa since he is Indian.

South India has a very tropical climate. You have seen The Jungle Book, right? It's pretty accurate.

Egypt is desert mostly, except for the Nile delta, but don't expect any forests there.

 

[Burruni]

Can we just take a moment and appreciate.
That "Chicken-chan" the like symbol of innocence and cute to some.

Has become a psychopath?

 

[Smooth Criminal]

I'm wondering about the Alolan League now

Smooth Criminal

 

[Deleted member]

I really don't see it as forced.
Decidueye (De-SID-joo-eye)
Deciduous, referring to its Grass typing.
Eye, referencing its archer aim and ghostly connection.

Or what I told you in the PM. "Decide you die"

 

[RamOne]

I'm glad I've been on the Rowlet train from the moment it got revealed. Glad Incineroar is not another Fire/Fighting.
And I'm really curious to the other returning trainers in Battle Tree. I can't see the playable characters, outside Red, happening but the other major characters may be fair game. It's never going to happen but I'd like Miror B to return. Please, GF. I want to see that glorious 'fro in this 3D.

 

[Deleted member]

HazelDex must be burried with Salt right now.

 

[Deleted member]

#PokemonSunMoon pic.twitter.com/VpDcz8i3Pg

— Pre-order Metroid Prime 4: Beyond (@FinalSmashGamer) October 27, 2016

Did I tell you Ghost is also my top-favorite Pokémon type ?

 

[Deleted member]

Y'know, after seeing it in action, Incineroar is actually growing on me.
It's definetly gonna have good offensive stats (same with Decidueye) so depending on what stats Primarina will have this might actually be a gen where I like all starters.
Decidueye is still my favorite though.

 

[Professor Pumpkaboo]

Im too depressed to even bother with class today

At least the stuff from pokemon center shipped so thats a thing

 

[Deleted member]

Can we just take a moment and appreciate.
That "Chicken-chan" the like symbol of innocence and cute to some.

Has become a psychopath?

I also fear it will become the new "Your tears are delicious" meme.

Like "Nintendo crushing Metroid fans' dreams and hope like", or "College ruining your social life like".

 

[Professor Pumpkaboo]

Desidueye being Grass ghost makes me super happy

And Primarina is a much better name then Entermaid

also Red and Blue, yes