Bevendre

In light of the Sun and Moon trailer from 8/1, the “leaks” from early in July have been gathering a lot of attention again, in part because of the Grass Trial Captain Mallow appearing in the description for the Litten evolution, and in part because the leaks talked about a lack of traditional gyms, and the bracelet being used for a mechanic similar to but different from Mega Evolution, both of which were confirmed in the trailer. More information and leaks have been dredged up from that initial leak dump, and further leaks recently, including new Alolan forms as were shown with Vulpix/Ninetails, Sandshrew/Sandslah and Exeggutor.

Added as of yet unconfirmed leaks include:

Rowlet retaining a Grass/Flying typing throughout its line, its final form is known as Fukurou
Litten gaining a Dark type and only learning Fighting moves. The final form is currently listed as Tora
Popplio’s final form being Water/Fairy and currently listed as Aniku
Rockruff having a branching evolution, including one that involves knowing Howl and leveling up or being left by certain locations at night, leading to a werewolf with typing and stats varying on which island it evolved at (not unlike has been confirmed with Oricorio, also mentioned in the leaks)
A 2 stage snowman Pokemon with Ghost/Ice typing
A normal cat Pokemon, that if bred has a secondary type and color that depends on the father
Ash-Greninja appearing in the game
Characters such as Blue, Zinnia, AZ, Lance and Cynthia appearing, along with the S.S. Anne
More styles for Furfrou, along with the ability to change its style directly in the updated Amie
More Alolan forms including Fighting Abra line, Water Growlithe line, Dark Rattata line, Bug/Psychic Butterfree, Poison/Fighting Nidoking/Queen and Fighting/Flying Doduo line
Older forms being attainable and breedable through transfer, but not through natural encounter
Starters either having a branching evolution line based off of time like Rockruff (Corocoro leaks have stated that the starter and Rockruff lines share a secret) or having the same species name but different stats and design dependent on time of evolution, not dissimilar to the gender dimorphism shown in Meowstic.

Information is to be taken with a grain of salt, but the leaks that the information came from in early July hit a LOT of the points brought up today. Not confirmed yet, but definitely looking likely. Can’t wait to see more.

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shelgon:
Pokémon Adapted to the Alola Region
Some Pokémon have adapted to the distinctive microclimates of the Alola region, taking on different forms than they have in other regions. These Pokémon are called regional variants. Taking root in the Alola region, they live like native Pokémon. Regional variant Pokémon can have different appearances and types, and their ways of living can also differ from that of the forms previously known.
The environment of the Alola region, where strong sunlight pours down all year round, brought about this change in Exeggutor’s form. The people of Alola boast that the Alolan Exeggutor is the true form of Exeggutor.

Unlike other Exeggutor, the Alolan Exeggutor has a fourth head—on its tail! This fourth head controls the tail independently and can take on opponents to the rear that can’t be reached by the main heads’ attacks.

This Pokémon excels at whipping its long neck like a lash to attack with its hard heads. But that neck can sometimes become a weakness…
It is said that Vulpix came to the Alola region together with humans, but the Fox Pokémon moved to the snowy mountain peaks to avoid the normal habitats of other Pokémon, and thus it ended up taking on this form.
These Alolan Vulpix live on high mountains that remain covered in snow year-round. They live in small packs of two to five individuals, helping one another survive.
Alolan Vulpix can freeze anything solid by expelling breath at a temperature of −58 degrees Fahrenheit (−50° C) from its mouth. It doesn’t fare well in the heat, but when the temperature gets too high, it produces ice from its tail to lower the surrounding temperature.
Alolan Ninetales live on a snowy peak that is revered in the Alola region as a holy mountain. They are treated as sacred emissaries, and people meet them with awe and fear. This Pokémon’s personality is extremely gentle, and at times it has helped humans who seem to be in distress. However, it shows no mercy at all to anyone or anything that dares to damage its territory!

The Alolan Ninetales is able to produce ice crystals from the fur that covers its body. It can use these ice crystals to block attacks, or it can form balls of ice with them, which it fires like bullets at opponents. The power of these ice missiles is great enough to pulverize rock!
Sandshrew have historically lived in desert areas. But the frequent eruptions of nearby volcanoes drove the Sandshrew to abandon the desert and migrate to snowy mountains, where they took on this form.

Sandshrew’s body changed to adapt to the harsh environment of the snowy mountains. The Alolan Sandshrew has a shell of ice covering its skin, which is like hard steel. It excels defensively, but it lacks flexibility and can’t curl its body into a ball like a Ground-type Sandshrew can.

Its heavy weight makes the Alolan Sandshrew slower than a normal Sandshrew, but the claws on its hands and feet allow it to move across ice without slipping. When it wants to move quickly, it uses its stomach to slide across the ice like a curling rock.
The Alolan Sandshrew of the snowy mountains evolve into Alolan Sandslash with spiny backs that are covered in ice. Thanks to their icy coating, these spines are large and sharp. Alolan Sandslash hide themselves in the snow when strong enemies appear, leaving only their needles exposed and ready for business.

The weight of the ice that covers its body makes these Alolan Sandslash heavier than normal Sandslash, and this causes them to be slower. Yet in snow fields and on ice, they move by creating a path with their claws, and so they’re able to move with swiftness.

The sprays of snow kicked up by Alolan Sandslash’s movements are so beautiful that many photographers head for the snowy peaks to capture the moment. However, Sandslash live deep in the mountains, and there is great danger of becoming stranded, so it’s forbidden to climb the mountains without permission.
Source: Pokemon.com
The Alolan forms
I AM SOBBING
So… is no one gonna talk about how lazy this is?
no. we’re not, because people have been asking for regional variations for years. plus this is a test for the future of pokemon. we have 800+ unique characters. If regional variations fails we might see the end of new pokemon. The story will end and the whole series will simply be rebooted

How is reimagining a known species for how it would adapt to a completely different climate lazy? Like Fickle said, this has been asked for for years, and there have already been dozens of new species of Pokemon introduced for 7th gen. Regional variation isn’t lazy, it’s adding an extra layer to what’s already there without taking away from anything else.

Some people will never be happy I swear. Entirely new Pokemon? Lazy designs, too complicated, too simplistic. New mechanics to improve or breathe fresh life into existing Pokemon? Lazy ideas, stealing from Digimon, uninspired, out of ideas.

It’s the main reason that I HATE Genwunners. Borderline irrational hate. If you think it’s lazy to be adding further variation among nearly 800 unique species, many of which have further variation based off of gender or locale, after 20 years of success, good for you. Quit bitching about it and go make something that you feel is less lazy. You’ll be amazed how much better it can feel to be productive than it is to just complain.

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Rowlett, Litten or Popplio?

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Popplio’s always been my favorite of the three, and I’m a sucker for water starters in general. The alleged leaks of the starters’ final evolutions has only helped my choice.

Thoughts on the Sun/Moon trailer 8/1

NEW POKEMON REGIONAL FORMS CONFIRMED! Say what you will about the new variants, that they exist at all opens up huge opportunities.
Oricorios is a really interesting concept, with regional typing, design and moveset. Hello Galapagos inspirations.
Minior is an interesting new Pokemon as well, always neat to see more alien Pokemon and one that is a sentient meteor with a squishy core definitely fits the mold.
Yungoos and Gumshoos being compared to Trump is only going to continue, poor Pokemon
Fomantis and Lurantis being mantids but not bugs? I’m okay with this. Good ability and nice design, with a new attack. Can’t wait to see how they work.
Mudbray is my donkey child and he is precious.
Riding Pokemon look to be a much more prominent feature with several areas requiring them to pass. Given the outfit the trainer wears and the summoning mechanic, as well as the harnesses on all of the ridden Pokemon they could end up being a rental feature that you can summon at will in certain areas. I doubt it’ll fully replace Surf or other traversal mechanics and will likely be used to open up or traverse certain routes much like it was in X and Y.
Island challenge instead of gym challenges? I’m okay with this. From the looks of it there are 4 trial captains who will pose a puzzle or challenge of some sort, and likely fight you after completing it, and then the 4 kahunas who will challenge you further afterwards. Still 8 “gym leaders” but presented in a less traditional way which makes sense for a region that’s so different from the others. It reminds me a lot of the Orange Islands in the anime.
Boss battle Pokemon that can summon help. Why has this not been a thing before?
Z-Moves are interesting, an alternative to Mega Evolution that allows a single use power attack instead of a form change. Given the slot on the bottom of the bracelet it looks like you’ll be able to get a keystone and Mega stones as well. Based on the information it looks like any Pokemon can use a Z-Move so long as they’re holding the appropriate crystal and have a move of the appropriate type. Considering Professor Kukui’s specialty is Pokemon moves this makes a lot of sense, the professors’ specialties are ALWAYS reflected in the mechanic or Pokemon changes introduced in a generation
The starter evolution leaks showing Litten as a wrestler got some added support with the introduction of the trial leaders, one of whom can be seen in the art

More information should be dropping during Gamescom towards the end of the month.

I feel as though I should draw something with Midnight Oil. Ideas?

bevendre:

So, uh….yeah…….Say hi to Midnight Oil. I blame @fabuleuxosity / @askthelunargeneralmod for convincing me to make a ponysona,and a batpone at that.

Thanks for the warm welcome Batpones, I appreciate it. Out of town currently but I might try and get something done with Midnight Oil before too long.

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ask-keystar replied to your post: ask-keystar replied to your post: You know what?…

I ment next years. Or at the Tokyo space game thing

It could be at the Tokyo Game Show, and it kind of has to be. If it wasn’t at E3 in some way I’d be super worried, seeing as it comes out Spring 2017 and E3 is in June.

2 years ago

ask-keystar replied to your post: You know what? I love seeing all the rumors and…

I’m impressed Nintendo is able to keep it a secret. We might see it at e3

E3 was more than a month ago and the only things Nintendo showed off was gameplay for Sun/Moon and Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild.

So, uh….yeah…….Say hi to Midnight Oil. I blame @fabuleuxosity / @askthelunargeneralmod for convincing me to make a ponysona,and a batpone at that.

askknightstar replied to your post: You know what? I love seeing all the rumors and…

My favorite part is that Nintendo has kept it completely under wraps and everyone is making assumptions.

They need to show something soon. They have to. They’ve announced that it will be released next spring, so within the next 9 months, yet the release window is literally the only thing they have officially announced for it. That’s typically the last thing that’s brought up.

And the assumptions are all over the place. It’ll be cheap and affordable. It’ll be really expensive. It’ll be a VR system. It’ll be a mobile console. It’ll be less powerful than current hardware but portable. It’ll be more powerful than any console to date by using resources from other NX systems. The list goes on. Speculation is well and good, but at this point all I want is some information.