New Pokemon Discussion Thread

[Auraninja]

Togedamaru is the type of Pokemon that "gotta go fast".
It's not weak to Water, but that was a misunderstanding from the beginning.

Komala's blurb is disturbing. Seriously, koala drool is germ ridden if fecal germs in order to handle the toxins in Eucalyptus leaves.

Also, on the Japanese site, Tapu Koko is given its own classification on the site apart from Legendary or Mythical Pokemon, but that is probably to conceal some of its secrets.

 

[hydrosharp_98]

Actually, I think it may be a cross between both a hedgehog and the spiny rat, the main reason being that Yungoos, like their real world counterpart, were introduced to Alola (Hawaii) to deal with an outburst of rat Pokémon.

That would be - you guessed it - Togedemaru. That's my two pence on it at this point, anyways.

 

[crystalphoenix88]

Nothing else about it resembles a mouse more than a hedgehog. But pokemon do often tend to be a mix of different animals. And seeing as it is a small mammal. I suppose it could be mistaken for a mouse.

This.

It seems like fans often get into this very...singular mindset during these discussions, trying to "prove" that Pokémon X is based on A and definitely NOT B, when surely most Pokémon take inspiration from multiple sources (both real-world animals and mythological creatures.)

I feel like that's a huge part of what makes them so interesting and endearing, that they're generally not JUST a stylized cat or dog or hedgehog or whatever.

 

[Nunn]

Actually, I think it may be a cross between both a hedgehog and the spiny rat, the main reason being that Yungoos, like their real world counterpart, were introduced to Alola (Hawaii) to deal with an outburst of rat Pokémon.

That would be - you guessed it - Togedemaru. That's my two pence on it at this point, anyways.

That is of course assuming that Togedemaru is that pokemon.

And even if it is, it still resembles a hedgehog more. But it's the pokemon world, so it can be called a "rat pokemon". Pikachu is considered a mouse while it resembles a rabbit more. Pokemon are not animal though, so it's not terribly important I guess.

 

[hydrosharp_98]

That is of course assuming that Togedemaru is that pokemon.

And even if it is, it still resembles a hedgehog more. But it's the pokemon world, so it can be called a "rat pokemon". Pikachu is considered a mouse while it resembles a rabbit more. Pokemon are not animal though, so it's not terribly important I guess.

Yes, that would be making that assumption, but I don't know if they'll want to introduce two Pokémon who have fairly similar inspirations in the same generation (as I mentioned, it's likely a combination of the two animals). Then again, I don't at all understand the importance of knowing what it's based on at this point - we'll find out in due time.

 

[Nunn]

Yes, that would be making that assumption, but I don't know if they'll want to introduce two Pokémon who have fairly similar inspirations in the same generation (as I mentioned, it's likely a combination of the two animals). Then again, I don't at all understand the importance of knowing what it's based on at this point - we'll find out in due time.

Yeah, I guess it's silly to argue about these things. I'm just passionate about this sort of thing as I have been studying animals nearly my entire life, and would like to think I know a thing or two about a thing or two (a maximum of four things).

 

[AuraChannelerChris]

3 things to say:

1) I think it's kind of obvious Tepu Koko has other similar siblings in the other islands. I doubt the other islands don't have their own guardian deities.

2) Togedemaru? Man, they want to keep the weird Pikachu names international.

3) I will ship Lucario with Cutiefly.

 

[phanpycross]

So first the main Male character has a design that looks like popplio, and now the regional bug perfectly covers it's weaknesses...

"be careful who you call ugly in middle-school."

 

[Shraeder]

Actually, I think it may be a cross between both a hedgehog and the spiny rat, the main reason being that Yungoos, like their real world counterpart, were introduced to Alola (Hawaii) to deal with an outburst of rat Pokémon.

That would be - you guessed it - Togedemaru. That's my two pence on it at this point, anyways.

It would make sense why Yungoos has strong jaw too since it would need to break through that steel shell.

 

[Nunn]

1) I think it's kind of obvious Tepu Koko has other similar siblings in the other islands. I doubt the other islands don't have their own guardian deities.

It was stated during the E3 game-play that all 4 islands do indeed have a guardian pokemon.

 

[DSDark]

3 things to say:

1) I think it's kind of obvious Tepu Koko has other similar siblings in the other islands. I doubt the other islands don't have their own guardian deities.

2) Togedemaru? Man, they want to keep the weird Pikachu names international.

3) I will ship Lucario with Cutiefly.

They can both sense aura. Get togekiss in there too and it's just awesome

 

[clbgolden12]

I find this very unlikely, but I'd love if the pseudo-legend this gen ended up being Cutiefly's final evo. It'd be a nice change of events to have a more majestic looking pseudo than our typical powerful looking ones.

 

[Zoruagible]

It certainly took them long enough to release Iwanko's english name....

I find this very unlikely, but I'd love if the pseudo-legend this gen ended up being Cutiefly's final evo. It'd be a nice change of events to have a more majestic looking pseudo than our typical powerful looking ones.

I'd rather we have multiple pseudos then like Salamence and Metagross were Hoenn's.
The regional Dragon has to stay the Pseudo, that's been the pattern since forever. Without Johto counting as it didn't add any new Dragons except for an evolution for Seadra.

 

[clbgolden12]

It certainly took them long enough to release Iwanko's english name....



I'd rather we have multiple pseudos then like Salamence and Metagross were Hoenn's.
The regional Dragon has to stay the Pseudo, that's been the pattern since forever. Without Johto counting as it didn't add any new Dragons except for an evolution for Seadra.

Well, the more the merrier.

Maybe the other pseudo could be a Bug/Dragon dragonfly to have a sort of rivalry between the two.

 

[Skyknight]

Is it me, or was Bruxish likely designed specifically to put a leash on Talonflame? (Water type: Flare Blitz isn't going to be too effective. Dazzling: Gale Wings Brave Bird just isn't happening.) Although I have a feeling GameFreak didn't want to break the priority portion of the game too much, which is why Bruxish (and its line, if any) is apparently the only one(s) to get Dazzling. It's not as though Aqua Jet, Bullet Punch, and Mach Punch could do much to a Water/Psychic in the first place...(Shadow Sneak and Sucker Punch, yes.)

 

[Aromatic Mist]

I hope the pseudo(s) aren't/isn't Dragon-Type, a change would be nice. Also, since Dragon has been through the Righteous Nerf of 2013, it may be time to step them down as the pseudo species.

 

[Blackjack the Titan]

Well, the more the merrier.

Maybe the other pseudo could be a Bug/Dragon dragonfly to have a sort of rivalry between the two.

I hope for a Poison pseudo actually. Maybe Poison/Fairy, or Poison/Dark, the other pseudo being a Dragon pseudo.

Also I still don't understand what Vikavolt's animalian basis is. Is it a horned beetle or something along those lines?

 

[Aromatic Mist]

Also I still don't understand what Vikavolt's animalian basis is. Is it a horned beetle or something along those lines?

Stag Beetle, which is its Species Name, too.

 

[Blackjack the Titan]

Stag Beetle, which is its Species Name, too.

Thought so.
I think this makes me like Bugs of the franchise even more. Grubbin's evolution line seems much more interesting in design, albeit I would say a bit sudden in terms of its color scheme change. I like that, reminds me of Caterpie and Weedle; I'd never really see it coming with Butterfree and Beedrill respectively. Venipede, Sewaddle, and Scatterbug's three stage bug lines were consistent in their designs, and although I like Venipede's line, they felt kind of boring.
I really hope they don't sell Cutiefly's evolution line short. I want something absolutely fabulous, GameFreak!

 

[diakyu]

Why are they so adamant to not show Rockruff and Komala in-game?