It's me again. I know I am a bit behind but I think I can catch up with this post. My original desire to do a Yu-Gi-Oh TCG post was sidelined when I saw two more trailers get released this week. So, let's get the opinions started. If you don't agree with me, be sure to leave a comment to let me know. I look forward to reading everyone's opinion. Now, let's begin!
Wishiwashi
From adorable fish to massive beast, I love this Pokémon. It is a unique Pokémon concept: having many come together as one. Well, if you don't count Dugtrio and Magneton, of course. Still, it's a great idea. I look forward to seeing how the Schooling ability works.
Pyukumuku
What can I say about this? Another water type? Good. It's ability, Innards Out, is like Aftermath so it's pretty good. Appearance...the jury is still out on this one. It's not the prettiest or the cutest, but it is quite interesting. I don't know what it is supposed to be based on...but it's okay.
Morelull
A glowing mushroom - okay. I love Shroomish and Breloom so another mushroom is fine with me. It's also part Fairy type which has loads of potential. Not bad, not bad at all.
Team Skull
Wow....when I first saw images of this group in the CoroCoro leaks, my first thought was 'a beach gang?' Seems as though my first impulse was right. However, I have to say, it is done very well and seems to fit in perfectly in this new region. I love the designs of this gang from the grunts to the admin Plumeria to the boss, Guzma. I can't wait to see what their diabolical plan will be. Team Rocket, watch out!
Alolan Meowth
A gray Meowth? I love it! Meowth and Persian always seemed more of a Dark type anyway. It's good to see Meowth finally getting a more suitable typing. Dat's right!
Alolan Marowak
Okay, many probably saw this coming, but it is still amazing. Marowak's story is a sad one - especially in the games. Aside from Lavender Town, you rarely saw this Pokémon. Now it's back, with a new form, new typings, and new pizzazz. Fire/Ghost is a departure from the usual Ground type but it works so well here. I love the flaming bone baton - nice touch, Game Freak.
Alolan Raichu
What can I say? O-M-Goodness! This is ADORABLE! I love it, love it, love it! I love it from it's blue eyes to it's tail which it uses as a surfboard in the air. The Psychic typing add-on is interesting and adds something new to Raichu. I never really liked the way Raichu was designed...but now I'm glad that Pikachu now has an equally adorable evolution.
Turtonator
Oh-kay...another turtle Pokémon. I love turtles...but this one....ehhh.... I don't like the way it looks, honestly. I know it's based on the Mata Mata turtle but still...it's not a looker, folks. Fire/Dragon is cool..... I am not a fan of the shell design. I guess they wanted to emphasize the 'explosive' part of this Pokémon. It's ability is 'Shell Trap'. It seems kind of risky to waste a turn setting a trap and hope that your opponent falls for it. I feel that could have been better, but we'll have to wait and see.
Crabrawler
I like the concept. I like the color palette. I just don't think the design is quite there. It's the horns, actually. They seem too long...maybe...something about them just seems off. Still, not a bad Pokémon. I do like how it seems like this Pokémon has a black eye and it's pinchers looking like punching gloves. It really adds to the 'brawler' persona of this crab. The pure Fighting typing surprises me...I was expecting Water/Fighting. Still, it works.
Sandygast
A ghostly pile of sand? This works perfectly for the Alola Region. The fact that you can see right through it when it's mouth is open is a little creepy, but that's the Ghost type for you. Ghost/Ground is just as expected for this haunted mound of sand. It's ability is Water Compaction. If a Water type move is used against it, it's defense is raised. This makes sense because when sand get's wet, it gets firmer. I like it.
Palossand
Sandygast's evolution is a sand castle. How appropriate! Again, a little creepy but that's to be expected. I really love this idea and will probably catch a Sandygast when I play Pokémon Moon. I just wonder why the sand changes color when the Pokémon evolves. Anyway, good job yet again, Game Freak.
Stufful
They can try, but this Normal/Fighting pre-evolution to Bewear is just as odd-looking as it's evolution. They want it to be cute...but it just comes off as a weird teddy-bear head with oversized legs. I just can't love this one. Sorry...but it's just too weird looking. At least it's cry is cute...that's something, I guess.
All in all, another set of great Pokémon to add to Alolan Pokedex. It has me excited about what will come next. Things can only get better from here. Until next time, blog happy!!
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