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[Deleted member]

Oh yeah, here's some other details from the demo on the pokecommunity that I haven't seen mentioned:

http://shelgon.tumblr.com/post/151734111644/pokémon-sun-and-moon-previews-details-gamespot

• Island Trials are a challenge that involves item collecting and a boss battle (aka Totem Pokemon)
• The protagonist has a father, but he isn't seen in-game (yay for continuing the missing dad tradition)
• Poke Pelago and Poke Ride can't be accessed until later in the game
• A fortune teller can be found in Festival Plaza
• The first Trial Captain, Ilima is encountered at the Trainers School, which is where you also get the Exp. Share
• Stereoscopic 3D only works with Poke Finder
• Professor Kukui researched Pokemon moves by battling the Gym Leaders in Kanto
• Tauros will apparently be a roadblock in-game
• The testers say that they couldn't access Mega Evolution or Z-Moves in the 2 hours they played
• Some of the testers couldn't make it to the first Island Trial (aka Ilima's) in the 2 hours
• The protagonist is confirmed to have moved to Alola from Kanto
• "Monsters you remember from Red, Gold or Ruby have been reinvented to suit the Alolan environment" might imply Alola Forms for 2nd and 3rd Gen Pokemon
• Gumshoos is the first Totem Pokemon battled (Sun exclusive, Moon has Alolan Raticate instead as shown in a trailer)
• Island Trials have been confirmed to replace Gyms
• Before receiving your starter Pokemon, Lillie apparently gives you a mysterious stone
• The Z-Ring is given to you by Hala after the second battle against Hau

Alolan forms for other gen pokemon?

And Kukui fighting Kanto leaders is cool.

So the Totem Pokemon are related to the Trials, which means we have 5 we don't know about(11 if all are version exclusive)
My predictions on the Totem Pokemon:
Normal-Gumshoos/Raticate
Grass-Lurantis
Water-Likely Wishiwashi, gimmick could be it summoning other Whishiwashis that transform to School Form if they aren't defeated quickly
Electric-Vikavolt with Charjabugs to power it up
Fire-Turtonator, possibly
And two unknown trials(pls be Dark)

Watching Gamexplain's 50 questions video about the first two hours got me thinking, what is the absolute slowest Pokemon game opening?

For qualification, let's count the opening in two categories. Slowest time to having Pokeballs/dex and Slowest time to first Gym.

I'd say while Gen 6 had the quickest time to get the balls/dex in terms of distance covered, all the text and blathering made it seem a lot longer and while RSE had the longest time to get to the gym in foot time, Viridian forrest slowed the original games to a crawl.

I'd say HGSS has the slowest to getting the Pokeballs
And I really hope they don't **** up the pacing again, as long as it's consistent it's gonna be fine

I don't know if Highway Go Go is good, but I know for sure that Highway Go Go is awesome because, like Gwen said, Josuke do some Crazy **** with is Shining Diamond. However, unlike she said, Iggy is an awesome dog.

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[Wolfie557]

Awwwwww, I missed out on the Keijo talk.

And I'm already seeing people suggest Peach being a guest star (which will never happen since Nintendo doesn't want to ruin their family friendly image).

Bayonetta would fit in nicely lol.

 

[Burruni]

So looking at Ilima, what type do you think she will specialize in?

I have two possibilities in mind:

• Normal - She wears very basic clothing, fitting for someone who specializes in Normal-types. It's also now confirmed that she works at a Pokemon Trainer school, and you want to know who else worked at a Trainer School? Cheren. What did he specialize in? Normal-types! Perhaps this will happen again for Ilima, except she's a Trial Captain rather than a Gym Leader
• Rock - Her vest and semi-glove match the colors of a basic rock. It seems as if she is wearing a hair pin too, and that hair pin reminds me of a rock.

It's worth noting that the player originally coming from Kanto matches up with the very first Japanese trailer where we saw that kid move from Japan to Hawaii. Looks it was foreshadowing all along! Though I kind of wish the player originated from Kalos instead.

I'm willing to bet the "mysterious stone" Lillie gives to the player is either a Z-stone or a Mega stone.

Thy're the first trial captain.
They speecialize in normal types.
Sorry to kill the discussion.

 

[Erureido]

Thy're the first trial captain.
They speecialize in normal types.
Sorry to kill the discussion.

I'm assuming the Totem Gumshoos/Alola Raticate confirms that she specializes in Normal-types?

 

[Wario Bros.]

Do we know if any of the trial captions specialize in Dark type?

It's the closest we can get to a Dark type Gym Leader in Sun & Moon

 

[Z25]

So looking at Ilima, what type do you think she will specialize in?

I have two possibilities in mind:

• Normal - She wears very basic clothing, fitting for someone who specializes in Normal-types. It's also now confirmed that she works at a Pokemon Trainer school, and you want to know who else worked at a Trainer School? Cheren. What did he specialize in? Normal-types! Perhaps this will happen again for Ilima, except she's a Trial Captain rather than a Gym Leader
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• Rock - Her vest and semi-glove match the colors of a basic rock. It seems as if she is wearing a hair pin too, and that hair pin reminds me of a rock.

It's worth noting that the player originally coming from Kanto matches up with the very first Japanese trailer where we saw that kid move from Japan to Hawaii. Looks it was foreshadowing all along! Though I kind of wish the player originated from Kalos instead.

I'm willing to bet the "mysterious stone" Lillie gives to the player is either a Z-stone or a Mega stone.

Thy're the first trial captain.
They speecialize in normal types.
Sorry to kill the discussion.

Have to go with normal as well. Especially since she's at the trainer's school. Normal makes a lot of sense.

 

[Champ Gold]

Sorry I haven't been on here as much but I love the new dragon's evolution form.


Like a fighting Velociraptor.


Also enjoying the hell out of GoW4. Into the second half of the game and I'm gonna pick up Pac-Man Championship Edition 2

 

[praline]

So the Totem Pokemon are related to the Trials, which means we have 5 we don't know about(11 if all are version exclusive)
My predictions on the Totem Pokemon:
Normal-Gumshoos/Raticate
Grass-Lurantis
Water-Likely Wishiwashi, gimmick could be it summoning other Whishiwashis that transform to School Form if they aren't defeated quickly
Electric-Vikavolt with Charjabugs to power it up
Fire-Turtonator, possibly
And two unknown trials(pls be Dark)

I'd say HGSS has the slowest to getting the Pokeballs
And I really hope they don't **** up the pacing again, as long as it's consistent it's gonna be fine

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Wouldn't fire be Alolan Marowak?

 

[Erureido]

Have to go with normal as well. Especially since she's at the trainer's school. Normal makes a lot of sense.

Yep, I too believe she specializes in Normal-types at this point.

But not all special trainers who work at Trainer Schools necessarily specialize in Normal-types. Remember Roxanne? She teaches at Hoenn's Trainer School, and she specialized in Rock-types.

 

[Burruni]

I'm assuming the Totem Gumshoos/Alola Raticate confirms that she specializes in Normal-types?

First trial captain you encounter is Llima.
First trial is the toem Gumshos/Faticate.
It.. seems Black and White to me.

 

[Cutie Gwen]

Smashified did someone again.
They did VAATI

 

[Bananija]

Broke down

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[Erureido]

Smashified Vaati is looking pretty good!

Autumn ♫ I know you're going to love this since you're a huge Vaati fan.

 

[Autumn ♫]

HOLY ****ING ****!!!

 

[SegaNintendoUbisoft]

It looks really good.

Thought to be honest, I kind of miss when the Smashified characters were drawings. I felt that was the most impressive.

 

[Wolfie557]

Smashified did someone again.
They did VAATI

When they revealed the cape I knew it was him.
Currently watching the video but so far THE MUSIC OMDAYZ is sooooo gud.

 

[Champ Gold]

Smashified Vaati is looking pretty good!

Autumn ♫ I know you're going to love this since you're a huge Vaati fan.

Looks really good

 

[SuperMii3D]

Just watched GameXplains Q&A.

In short: "We can't talk about this right now" The 18th cant come soon enough.

 

[Professor Pumpkaboo]

Smashified Vaati is looking pretty good!

Autumn ♫ I know you're going to love this since you're a huge Vaati fan.

huh, pretty cool

Layton When?

 

[Yomi's Biggest Fan]

Now tagging AwesomeAussie27 because it's time.

 

[Aurane]

*pokemon pokemon pokemon--*

VAATI

 

[Deleted member]

Wouldn't fire be Alolan Marowak?

I'm almost sure they'll use only new Pokemon if they won't have any more exclusive Totem Pokemon
And I really hope if that does happen, it's not Moon that'll get all the Alolan forms

 

[Erureido]

huh, pretty cool

Layton When?

I agree. Professor Layton getting Smashified is long overdue at this point.

 

[praline]

I'm almost sure they'll use only new Pokemon if they won't have any more exclusive Totem Pokemon
And I really hope if that does happen, it's not Moon that'll get all the Alolan forms

But the Fire trial dude's description mentions Marowak in it,

 

[AwesomeAussie27]

Bayonetta would fit in nicely lol.

True. But she would win every time because her legs and larger behind gives her the strength and agility advantage.

It looks really good.

Thought to be honest, I kind of miss when the Smashified characters were drawings. I felt that was the most impressive.

HOLY ****ING ****!!!

Smashified Vaati is looking pretty good!

Autumn ♫ I know you're going to love this since you're a huge Vaati fan.

In the words of Mettaton, ooooooooooooh yeeeeeeeeeeeeees!

Now I can finally get a new roster icon instead of that boring Minish Cap artwork. Glad it wasn't that bull headed bloke from F-Zero and someone more deserving.

 

[Aurane]

But the Fire trial dude's description mentions Marowak in it,

The anime corocoro scan also has that same guy with Tortonator.

 

[SuperMii3D]

You know, I hope the Eshop doesnt break down while everyone tries to download the demo. Is there an approximate time as to when the demo will be available?

 

[Wolfie557]

Vaati's pose is great and he looks more like a Minish than ever before imo. Also give me Windwaker vibes.

Vaati would be a great addition to Smash.

 

[Professor Pumpkaboo]

I agree. Professor Layton getting Smashified is long overdue at this point.

I am a bit miffed Layton hasn't been done yet. Why not though?
Why
I want my Professor

 

[PsychoIncarnate]

The anime corocoro scan also has that same guy with Tortonator.

I wonder if it's version exclusive like Dark Raticate and Gumshoe

 

[Kirby Dragons]

Jangmo-o's evolutions are Dragon/Fighting, which means there is just 29 unused type combinations remaining.

I'll give my thoughts for Pokémon on some of these.

Grass/Fire
Tiki or jalapeño.
Fire/Ice
Temperature.
Electric/Dark
Blackout.
Bug/Dark
Mosquito.
Bug/Psychic
Something that crawls in your ear and latches onto your brain.
Psychic/Poison
Video games.

Because they poison the mind.
Ghost/Rock
Cole from Ninjago.
Ghost/Fighting
Zombie or possessed boxing glove.
Poison/Steel
Hunter.
Ground/Fighting
Bulldozer.
Ground/Fairy
Elf/dwarf/hobbit.
Dark/Fairy
Twilight or eclipse.

 

[Professor Pumpkaboo]

Look how nice the boutique looks now

 

[Erureido]

I am a bit miffed Layton hasn't been done yet. Why not though?
Why

Indeed, he's been requested a lot for quite a while.

I guess the best we can do is continue requesting the character on Twitter and Youtube and hope for the best.

 

[Deleted member]

But the Fire trial dude's description mentions Marowak in it,

It takes part in the Trial but not in the Totem Pokemon fight
Not only is if owned by the guy and Totem Pokemon are wild but it's also shown to be normal sized when next to him(and Totem Pokemon are larger than usual)

 

[Burruni]

I am a bit miffed Layton hasn't been done yet. Why not though?
Why
I want my Professor

Meanwhile.
Bandana Dee fans.
('_>') no it's fine we're normally one of the more/most requested characters on every timee they ask.

 

[Aetheri]

Nother speculatory evolution...

Bounsweet-Pomegranate (Grass)
Bounsweet is based on the Mangosteen fruit which is a citris like fruit with an inedible skin...very much like the Mangosteen Pomegranates are encased with a hardened inedible skin which contains all the seeds which are covered in a jelly like fruit...
If this is the case I can expect it to learn moves like Self-Destruct and Explosion since, fun fact: Grenades used to be made of Pomegranate, also Grenade is french for Pomefranate...this can be interesting for its evolution since Bounsweet often gets swallowed by other pokemon due to its sweetness...as an exploding pomegranate...pokemon may think twice doing so...

Edit: actually imagined if it learned a new Grass type version of Self-Destruct/Explosion...giving it that STAB kamikaze

 

[Z25]

You know, I hope the Eshop doesnt break down while everyone tries to download the demo. Is there an approximate time as to when the demo will be available?

Probably 12pm est as that's when the Eshop updates.

 

[Professor Pumpkaboo]

Indeed, he's been requested a lot for quite a while.

I guess the best we can do is continue requesting the character on Twitter and Youtube and hope for the best.

Layton would of been a good addition, he can kick some major ass

It makes me feel a sad

 

[FalKoopa]

AAAAA Vaati.

Just look at that beauty. Please notice him, Nintendo. Please.

 

[Burruni]

Nother speculatory evolution...

Bounsweet-Pomegranate (Grass/Fire)
Bounsweet is based on the Mangosteen fruit which is a citris like fruit with an inedible skin...very much like the Mangosteen Pomegranates are encased with a hardened inedible skin which contains all the seeds which are covered in a jelly like fruit...
If this is the case I can expect it to learn moves like Self-Destruct and Explosion since, fun fact: Grenades used to be made of Pomegranate, also Grenade is french for Pomefranate...this can be interesting for its evolution since Bounsweet often gets swallowed by other pokemon due to its sweetness...as an exploding pomegranate...pokemon may think twice doing so...

Edit: actually imagined if it learned a new Fire type version of Self-Destruct/Explosion...giving it that STAB kamikaze

Fixed it for you.