Top Ten Alolan Form Hopes

With the newest trailer for Pokémon Sun and Moon released this Thursday, Alolan forms have everyone's attention more than ever. I mean, old Pokémon with new forms and abilities? Sign me up! Anyway, for a little change of pace, I decided to comprise a list (with images) of my top ten Pokémon that I hope will be given Alolan forms. I decided to stick with Gen 1 Pokémon (or Pokémon whose pre-evolutions are in Gen 1). I hope you enjoy this post and if you disagree or think that I left someone out, leave a comment and let me know! Now, where to begin?

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10. Farfetch'd

Farfetch'd is my favorite Gen 1 Flying Type Pokémon. Ever since I traded for it in Leaf Green, I have been in love with this thing. I also think this Pokémon deserves some love. I was thinking that instead of Normal/Flying, it could be Fire/Flying. Instead of a leek, it would carry around a special charred stick that it would light on fire and use as a weapon.

 

 

9. Goldeen

 

Goldfish exist in Hawaii so Goldeen would fit in Alola nicely. I see Goldeen becoming more laid back so it would lose its horn and replace it with a rad fin. It would also become Water/Fire instead of just Water type. I love how (by accident) I gave Goldeen some 'sunburn' lines around its eyes like it was wearing sunglasses and got a little too much sun.

 

8. Venomoth

According to Hawaiian lore, if you see a black moth, it is the spirit of a recently deceased loved one who is just stopping by for a visit. I think that is a touching thought, that your lost loved ones are letting you know that they are okay. The Black Witch Moth is a real species of black moth that lives in Hawaii. That was the inspiration for this design. Instead of being Bug/Poison, it could be Bug/Dark or Bug/Ghost....Shedinja, anyone? But seriously, I think it would be a nice change to Venomoth.

 

7. Jigglypuff

Remember the sweet little pink Pokémon that just wanted to sing? Well, in Alola, things were tougher so Jigglypuff decided to get Jigglybuff! I see a change from Normal/Fairy to Fighting or Fighting/Fairy. You want a piece of this?! Don't worry, he still sings, but it's a song of awesomeness and power! BOOYAH!

 

6. Golem

Who says the 'megaton Pokémon' can't be a megaton of snow? Rock/Ground becomes Ice or Ice/Ground. I had a lot of fun working on this design. I imagine that Golem start using snow as a shield on their rocky bodies and eventually lose the rock altogether. An Avalanche attack from this bad boy would probably bring down half a mountain, don't you think? 

 

5.  Krabby

Ghost crabs do exist in Hawaii and that's what inspired this design. I see this guy as a Ghost/Psychic instead of Water type. Some freshwater Krabby were brought to Alola as pets. They escaped, but couldn't survive in the salt water. Taking refuge in a dark cave caused them to lose their sight and change typing. Now, they are practically blind, which is why the Psychic type adaptation was necessary. They use their powers to sense nearby enemies or obstacles, like a psychic sonar.

 

4. Vileplume 

 



The image that started it all. I imagined an Alolan Vileplume with big petals like the Hibiscus flower of Hawaii. I know the shiny form has yellow petals, but these are more than just yellow. They look tropical and are shaped differently. Tropical habitats are what made this Pokémon change its petals to a more tropical flower petal shape. As far as typing goes, it would change from Grass/Poison to just Grass or maybe Grass/Fairy.

 

3. Growlithe

 



 

Confession time- I only did this because I want a blue Growlithe. I'm sorry, but it's true. When I saw that Vulpix got turned white and blue, I began imagining what Growlithe would look like if it was white and blue. This Fire type would be Water or Water/Ice instead. I don't think this design lends itself to a pure Ice type. Either way, as long as its blue, I'd be happy. I mean, just look at this little guy!

2. Bellossom

This is what I meant by a Pokémon whose pre-evolutions exist in Gen 1. Bellossom was added in Gen 2 but I have always loved it. Since this is a hula dancing Pokémon, where better for it to exist than in Alola? I only did some re-coloring here, but I think it gets the point across. Its Grass type would change to Grass/Fairy in Alola. I also imagine petals like on my Alolan Vileplume.

 

1. Butterfree

 

Okay, so its my favorite Pokémon of all time, so sue me. If it won't have a mega like its yellow Viridian Forest neighbor (not naming names *cough* Beedrill *cough*), why not a new form? Instead of Bug/Flying, why not make it Bug/Psychic or even better, Bug/Fairy. I just want Butterfree to get some love. It's been 6 generations (almost) since it was released....if not now, then when?

And there you have it - my ten hopes for Alolan forms! I apologize for my art skills...they are sadly lacking. You may use my images but please, please, PLEASE remember to give me credit. All artwork (such as it is) in this post was done by me, the one and only KelleyG. I did use sprites from pokemondb.net as my bases because like I said, my art skills are lacking. Still, these are my ideas, 100%, I promise. I had fun, though, no doubt, and I hope you had fun reading this post. My thoughts on the latest trailer will probably be week after next? I have something else I also want to post. I haven't decided on the order just yet. I'm also still trying to decide how I feel about the newest Pokémon that were shown in the trailer. Anyway, a post will happen next week and until next time, blog happy!