Wigglytuff
Chance:
20%
She has a fitting design for Pokken Tournament, and I can definitely see her being unique with a sound-based moveset. To fill that kind role on the Pokken roster, however, she has to compete with Exploud, Noivern, and Meloetta. Now, I know I mentioned a few weeks back that I thought Wigglytuff as a better chance than Jigglypuff to become a fighter. However, after reading what others have to say about Wigglytuff, I'm now convinced Jigglypuff has a better chance than her considering she is much more recognizable than her evolution. Wigglytuff's main claim to fame is her role in the Mystery Dungeon games, and like I said, she still has competition with the other sound-fighters. She even has to compete with more popular normal type Pokemon that can also be unique in what they do.
Want:
25%
Though I now believe Jigglypuff has a better chance than its evolution, I'd still prefer to see Wigglytuff on the roster when comparing the two.
Flygon
Chance:
35%
A fan-favorite Dragon-type for many Pokemon fans, Flygon is one of the more recognized Pokemon from generation III. As a Ground and Dragon type, it could be interesting considering it would use Quake-style moveset combined with dragon breaths, scratching, tail-whipping, and blowing sand (perhaps even creating sandstorms) with its wings. Despite being fairly popular and having unique potential, Flygon faces very serious competition against other Dragon-types like Dragonite, Salamence, and Garchomp. Out of the four, Garchomp serves as its biggest competition as it has the exact same-typing as Flygon and has received a Mega-Evolution. In fact, out of all the Dragon-type evolution lines introduced in Hoenn, Flygon was the only one that didn't get a Mega Evolution. Poor fellow.
Want:
65%
I've always been a Flygon fan at heart, and while Garchomp will be the more likely Ground/Dragon type candidate of the two, I could definitely see Flygon creating sandstorms for its moveset to make it stand out. Yes, Garchomp can also learn Sandstorm, but I feel like Garchomp would be more like a fearsome rush attacker instead of a character that could attack with sand.
Metagross
Chance:
70%
Easily one of generation III's most popular and recognized Pokemon, and you can tell why just by looking at it. It has an amazing design as some sort of a super robot spider, though it's Mega Evolutions is more like a spider because of it's eights legs/arms. Oh yeah, I should also discuss that too; Metagross did get a Mega Evolution in the recent Ruby/Sapphire remakes, so it already has a very workable Burst Attack. It would definitely stand out as a slow but power-based fighter that would use physical attacks like Meteor Mash, Zen Headbutt, Hammer Arm, and Giga Impact, while it's Steel-typing could give it some sort of boost in defense. In terms of movement, it can levitate as demonstrated in Pokemon Battle Revolution, though when it moves that way, I can definitely see it being slowed down a little to prevent it from becoming too strong. As it currently stands, Metagross will have to compete with other popular Steel and Psychic types who could also have interesting potential, though it is definitely one of those Pokemon that has a higher edge in its competition for reasons previousy stated.
Want:
85%
Metagross truly is an awesome Pokemon, and I can really see it joining the Pokken roster.
Empoleon
Chance:
30%
Empoleon does have a few things going for it. It is the only Water and Steel type out there (giving it a total of 10 resistances, 12 before generation VI adjusted the type chart), and its evolution line are the only penguin Pokemon around. I can see Empoleon attacking a lot like a penguin by using powerful peck attacks like Drill Peck, strong wing attacks like Steel Wing, claw based attacks like Metal Claw, and some swim-based attacks like Aqua Jet. Of course, it would also use special-based Water attacks like Surf to reflect its high Special Attack stat.
Unfortunately, as a special-based Water attacker, Suicune largely took it's spot already, and the next likely special attacking Water-type final evolution would probably be Blastoise since it is more popular than it (even having a Mega Evolution while Empoleon doesn't). Even then, Empoleon also has to compete with final evolution Water starters who have much higher chances than it and can also be interesting, such as Feraligatr, Swampert (also has a Mega), and Greninja (who has a very high chance of getting into the roster at this point), not to mention it has to compete with plenty of other, more popular Water Pokemon that could also be unique in what they do.
Want:
90%
Piplup was the starter I chose in all of the generation IV games (yeah, you all can tell at this point I'm a huge fan of the Water-starters), and I remember liking Empoleon quite a bit (though I still prefer Swampert over it) because of its design being based around Napoleon Bonaparte (fun fact: Empoleon is roughly Napoleon's height as well. Just comes to show how developers wanted Empoleon to be as similar to Napoleon as possible, even going as far as making Empoleon as proud as the French ruler) and it's many strengths. I am especially interested in seeing Empoleon in Pokken because I believe it could attack very much like a penguin, but a lot more fierce. Maybe, it could even use Ice-type attacks like Ice Beam to reflect its habitat considering penguins come from cold climates. Well, I can only dream.
Sylveon
Chance:
30%
If we were to get an Eeveelution on the Pokken roster, Sylveon is the best bet. The reason I think that is because it doesn't have the split evolution argument going against it. Adding Umbreon/Espeon, Leafeon/Glaceon, and Flareon/Jolteon/Vaporeon but not adding the other of the duo/trio would feel very awkward. Sylveon, on the other hand, was the first Eeveelution to be introduced by itself.
We don't have any real Fairy-type representation on the Pokken roster yet (yes there's Gardevoir, but she attacks more like a Psychic-type, not a Fairy-type), and if such a slot were to be considered, I think Sylveon is one of the better bets. It was the first Fairy-type to be introduced, and it even moved on to become a pretty popular and iconic Pokemon from generation VI. It would use Fairy attacks like Moonblast and Drain Kiss to reflect its nature, as well as using its ribbons for some additional interesting attacks.
Outside of that, there a good number of Fairy-types who also have as much unique potential as Sylveon does, so Sylveon does have competition with Pokemon like Clefable or Togekiss. In addition, I also have a hard time imaging an Eeveelution on the Pokken roster since they don't seem to capture the real fighting spirit compared to Pokemon like Lucario, Gardevoir, Haxorus, Elective, etc.
Want:
40%
A Fairy attacker would certainly be interesting and Sylveon is one of the best bets to fill that role, but like I previously said, I feel like the Eeveelutions may not be the most fitting for Pokken Tournament, but there's still a possibility this could happen.
Magnezone
Chance:
45%
A Pokemon that attacks with the use of magnetism is quite the interesting concept, and the combination of Lock On and Zap Cannon could also make it unique. In fact, I think it is another solid choice for a second Electric-type Pokemon on the roster because of the uniqueness it can offer. Unfortunately, it has to compete with Electivire and Ampharous for the second Electric-type slot, considering both Pokemon are more popular than it (and Ampharous even has a Mega Evolution while Magnezone doesn't). Even then, the role of a special attacking Electric type is largely filled by Pikachu, so the developers might want to look for more physical attacking Electric types this time around.
Want:
70%
I've also had a keen interest in Magnezone for quite some time. Its got a cool design, and a Pokemon attacking through magnetism is quite appealing to me.
Arceus
Chance:
25%
And what better Pokemon to be the last one to rate before Pokken Tournament's release then the God of all Pokemon itself. It would certainly be a unique attacker with its ability to change formes thanks to its plates. The plates would mainly be used to change its type to strengthen certain attacks (and I think it could definitely pull it off considering it has a very diverse move pool). As for a general play style, I can see it attack much like a pony with some hoof stomps along with the ability to use destructive attacks like Hyper Beam and Earth Power. Outside of that, Arceus may be a little too strong for the Pokken Tournament roster. How so? Well, being the God of all Pokemon, it sounds a lot more fitting for the Pokemon to be something like a final boss at the end of single player arcade mode than a playable Pokemon. It's also one of those legendaries that would work quite well as a background character. I mean, if there was to be a stage that took place in some sort of space observatory on top of a high mountain, I can definitely see Arceus being a background Pokemon there alongside the members of the creation trio.
Want:
35%
As interesting as Arceus could be with its playstyle, I really think it's better off as a final boss character instead of a playable fighter because of how powerful it is in the Pokemon universe. If it were to be playable, I can definitely see it as being the final unlock deal. I will also say this: Judgement would make quite an epic Burst Attack, especially if it looks like the anime version.
Nominations:
Considering we are nominating concepts, I thought I'd share a few.
A minigame that appears halfway through single player arcade mode:
x1
Downloadable Content (whether it'd be fighters or stages) released on a monthly basis:
x1
Starter Pokemon of each type available:
x1
Pokken amiibo line:
x1
