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[Pokelego999]

People back in the day who thought they’d found a good electric/fire/psychic/ghost type were STRUGGLING

It's good once it gets Revelation Dance, but it gets it at Level 40 as its sole secondary STAB move, so it's a bit less easy

You can't even get Sensu till postgame as well

 

[TheMightyP]

You know, I don't think I have ever explored my own artsyle.

I've been drawing things the way my drawing professor wanted and tbh, while helpful, I don't think it's gonna really carry me far

 

[Wademan94]

It evolves into Snoop Lion

Smoke Weedle Every Day

 

[Professor Pumpkaboo]

People back in the day who thought they’d found a good electric/fire/psychic/ghost type were STRUGGLING

When I found a ghost one, I was hyped.

Once I saw it cant learn ghost moves, I released it asap

 

[TheMightyP]

Real ones know Mimikyu was the true Gen 7 Ghost type

 

[Z25]

I saw a theory that the gimmick/theme for these starters is that they will share types. Suggesting fire/grass, grass/water, and water/fire.

which would be crazy.

imagine flaming flamingo duck, or zetta flare duck evo lol.

 

[TheMightyP]

The other site I posted my Quaxl-Kingdom Hearts pixel art on got 3 likes

 

[Noipoi]

Fuecoco fits the zodiac theory.

Male crocodiles are called bulls

 

[Kirby Dragons]

I worked today, so I couldn't watch the presentation until later.

Fuecoco is my favorite of the three. Sprigatito looks okay, but Quaxly looks kinda ugly.

 

[Shroob]

Sprigatito vs Fuecoco pic.twitter.com/uOWDeNJh8o

— ⚠️Hazardous Leenah🐴 (@RemiliaRage) February 27, 2022

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[Kirby Dragons]

On a non-starter related note

I really hope they keep using the regional evolution concept, it's really cool

To be honest, I'm torn on them. They do lead to older Pokémon getting more love. However, some of the resulting evolutions are things I would've preferred being their own Pokémon.

Like, Perrserker for example. The idea of a viking Pokémon was really cool, but evolving Meowth into one led to a design I'm not a fan of. I would've preferred they designed a two or three stage viking from scratch.

 

[TheMightyP]

On a non-starter related note

I really hope they keep using the regional evolution concept, it's really cool

2 gens in and they keep introducing new ones instead of ditching them 1 gen later. I think it's safe to say they're staying

 

[PeridotGX]

Here's my prediction for the generational gimmick: 6 and 8 had Pokemon based gimmicks, and 7/Arceus had move based gimmicks. I think we might get an ability gimmick? You can give a crystal to a Pokemon to give it a cool op ability. Unless you're slaking or Regigigas, then you get nothing.

 

[Noipoi]

Yo

Guys

No more Dynamax

 

[MooMew64]

Yo

Guys

No more Dynamax

I didn't hate Dynamax lol

Not gonna miss it, mind you

but let the record state that I didn't mind it

 

[Noipoi]

I didn't hate Dynamax lol

Not gonna miss it, mind you

but let the record state that I didn't mind it

It was kinda fun at first, but it wore out it's welcome imo

Just bring back megas

 

[TheMightyP]

Yo

Guys

No more Dynamax

Didn't even last it's own game before they gave up lmao.

 

[Wario Bros.]

I remember a fake Sun/Moon leak claiming there would be a Pokémon whose typing depended on who its breeding parents are.

They should try that now.

 

[Arcanir]

Personally, I'd rather they just don't have a gimmick this time around, new or old. Gigantimax/Dynamax, Z-Moves, and even Mega Evolutions all suffered from similar issues and in the end, GF doesn't seem interested in keeping them around to refine them as concepts and instead treat them as something to rotate out for the next new thing. I feel for this generation I'd rather they take the time to refine the gameplay and implement new ideas that they feel comfortable moving forward with that will streamline and update the experience rather than rely on a regional hook that they dump once its time is up.

 

[Slime Master]

It's too bad dynamax is so awful mechanically, 'cuz the concept of turning your pokemon into a Kaiju was super cool. Some of the gigantamax designs are amazing too.

 

[Professor Pumpkaboo]

No, im not thirsty

 

[Z25]

So you can hunt the shinies of the starters in the new update in outbreaks. Makes them a little less rare but still cool.

 

[TheMightyP]

I wouldn't even mind Dynamax raids if it wasn't for the stupid shield that brought it to a halt.

Dynamaxing itself was... pointless tbh. I didn't mind that all mons could do it, but as a mechanic it really wasn't exciting at all.

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[Shroob]

IMO


In terms of brokenness via gimmicks, it goes:


Dynamax > Megas > Z moves


Dynamax was just inherently a broken mechanic. Doubling your health for 3 turns alongside of effectively 3 turns of Z-moves, all of which either buffed your own stats or caused special effects like Rain or Sand was just too much.


Megas were very cool in concept, but the issue is that Pokemon that didn't need the help got them anyway, so you have blatantly overpowered **** like Metagross or Salamence in the same sentence as Audino, Abomasnow or Absol.


And Z-Moves, while being delete buttons, are hands down the weakest of the gimmicks. Yeah, they're delete buttons, but they're one use, and you sacrifice your hold item. If you don't delete the opponent in that one hit, your Pokemon is just inherently worse off now.

 

[TheMightyP]

Z-Moves had silly dances that I adore.

Bring it back just for that

 

[Professor Pumpkaboo]

Id rather have Megas and Z moves back then have dynamax

 

[Pokelego999]

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[Z25]

Ah so family bloodlines just got complicated:

Spoiler: legends Arceus deep lore from new update

Well then pic.twitter.com/WE6wL9RSng

— Joe Merrick (@JoeMerrick) February 27, 2022

 

[TheMightyP]

Ah so family bloodlines just got complicated:

Spoiler: legends Arceus deep lore from new update

Well then pic.twitter.com/WE6wL9RSng

— Joe Merrick (@JoeMerrick) February 27, 2022

Cyllene coming back from the dead to beat Cyrus's ass

 

[Z25]

Cyllene coming back from the dead to beat Cyrus's ass

Arceus low key responsible for the creation trio nearly destroying the region twice

 

[Shroob]

Ah yeah


The new crocodile looks like a pepper.



So we have leaves

A pepper

And a duck



Tacos, anyone?

 

[Noipoi]

Ah so family bloodlines just got complicated:

Spoiler: legends Arceus deep lore from new update

Well then pic.twitter.com/WE6wL9RSng

— Joe Merrick (@JoeMerrick) February 27, 2022

Cyllene doesn’t deserve such a ****head of a great great grandson

 

[Z25]

Ah yeah


The new crocodile looks like a pepper.



So we have leaves

A pepper

And a duck



Tacos, anyone?

I’m curious how the grapes and oranges theme comes into play. My guess is a legendary like cosmog when fed a special version of a grape or orange will awaken its power to save the region.

 

[TheMightyP]

So, anyone boot up BDSP and catch Shaymin?

 

[MooMew64]

So, anyone boot up BDSP and catch Shaymin?
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I probably will tomorrow, along with the 3 other people on the whole planet who still play it.

 

[Shroob]

So, like


The Hisuian Pokemon effectively went extinct due to a whole bunch of factors


So why this Youngster Joey lookin' ass got a Hisuian Zoroark in Gen 9.

 

[Noipoi]

Strange that they didn’t talk about HOME support for BDSP and PLA.

Didn’t they say it dropped this month? They kinda only have one more day.

 

[TheMightyP]

What a cute couple!

 

[MooMew64]

Peeps still complaining about NatDex.

Like, I don't anything funny to add, I think the fact alone that it's still ruffling feathers is already the joke.

 

[Noipoi]

So, like


The Hisuian Pokemon effectively went extinct due to a whole bunch of factors


So why this Youngster Joey lookin' ass got a Hisuian Zoroark in Gen 9.

Five dollars and an iPhone app.