The latest Pokémon Sun and Moon news is the best so far. Old Pokémon have new forms! It seems to be only Gen 1 Pokémon, but that's okay. I can not tell you how excited I am after this newest trailer. As before, these are just my opinions and thoughts on the revealed Pokémon and features from the latest trailer. Please, leave me a comment with your opinion if it differs from mine or not. Okay, let's get right to it!
Alola Forms
I love this concept. It's like Delta Pokémon from Pokémon Insurgence (a hack). Old Pokémon, new types and apparently new forms as well! First is Exeggutor....and I don't quite understand it. I understand using a Pokémon that's a palm tree. I just don't understand the awkwardly long neck and extra head at the end of its new tail. What's even more puzzling is the change in type from Grass/Psychic to Grass/Dragon. A long neck and tail equal dragon typing in this game?? I would have gone just Grass or maybe Grass/Fighting. Anyway, at least Exeggutor got some love. Now, Ninetales and Vulpix is a different story. Changing Fire to Ice (or Ice/Fairy in Ninetales' case) typing is brilliant and I love the new forms! When I first saw this, I said 'I have to have one'. Sandshrew and Sandslash are great too. Sandshrew is super adorable in his igloo-parka hood. I wonder what other new forms could be coming?
More New Pokémon
As usual, the newer Pokémon reveals are full of hits and misses. I love the concept of Oricorio- a bird with a different form each island. My favorite is the Ghost/Flying Sensu Style Oricorio. However, all of the forms are great. I also see it's ability 'Dancer' being quite powerful if your opponent starts to use a lot of Swords Dances or other Dance move to set up. There is definitely lots of potential here.
Speaking of potential, the next is Minior. A Rock/Flying type that is reminiscent of a meteor. I was not that impressed until it showed how its ability Shields Down worked. When HP goes below half, it drops its outer shells and changes from being defensive to offensive in stats. I love the different colors to Minior's core. You can't judge a Minior by it's rocky cover, can you?
Gumshoos....at last we can see what Yungoos becomes when it evolves. It looks like an older detective...especially with a name that sounds like gumshoe. It's ability Stakeout further adds to my conclusion and it inflicts double damage to a Pokémon that is switching into the battle! This Pokémon is like Yungoos...okay, but not that great. However, it does give me hope that we'll see Looker in the Alola region.
Fomantis and Lurantis... this evolutionary line is again okay, but not stellar. Solar Blade does look like an awesome move, though. Still, I am surprised at how many Grass types we've seen. I was expecting way more Water types considering Alola is a group of small islands. Oh well, we'll still have to wait and see. I am curious to see what the shiny forms of these Pokémon will be since they are pink normally.
Mudbray...how cute is this? Mudsdale has a pre-evolution and it is adorable. However, I am confused at how a donkey will turn into a Clydesdale, but that's Pokémon for you. It seems just as powerful as its evolution with a lot of defensive potential if it has the Stamina ability. This is definitely not a Pokémon to miss.
Ride Pokémon
This seems like a cool idea. I can't wait to see all the different Pokémon we will get to ride in the new games. Still, it makes me wonder. Does this mean HMs will not be in this game? The trailer shows moves like Surf, Rock Smash, and Fly being used so maybe that will be the case. I never liked HMs...but Surf was always so great. I just don't know how I feel about this. I guess time will tell.
Island Challenges
Are gyms also not going to be here? Maybe the Alola region culture is too laid back for gyms. That's okay.... but does it mean there also isn't a champion?? So...what's the player's actual goal, then?? I am confused and hope more details will be released to explain this. Like with ride Pokémon, I am not sure how I feel about this.
Totem Pokémon
As part of above, the player must face Totem Pokémon. These are just regular Pokémon with extra power. The part that worries me is the ability for the Pokémon to call other Pokémon into the fight. If you've ever been in a horde battle, you know just how quickly that battle can get ugly. A good idea...with the potential to be really difficult.
Kahunas
I guess these will replace Gym leaders? Again, it's not very clear right now what the island challenges are about so it's hard to say. Still, I can imagine the Kahunas will not be easy to defeat. Still, great idea, though!
Z-moves
I don't know how I feel about this either. I mean, I'm glad every Pokémon will get access to a Z-move, but does this mean there will be 5 move slots? Also, what about Mega Evolution? We barely got into that in X, Y, and ORAS but it seems strangely absent in Alola. I guess I need to know more before I can have an informed opinion. I do love the animation, though, so beautiful!
Well, there you have it. My thoughts on the newest Pokémon and features for Pokémon Sun and Moon. Some are great, some are not, and some are questionable. As I said before, only time will tell just how these things will go so I will wait to learn more. Until next time, blog happy!!
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