Official Pokemon Discussion Thread

[Rakurai]

I always see Borutorosu, Torunerosu, and Randorosu being referred to as genies, but their design seems to be mostly based on this guy.

 

[Endless]

I always see Borutorosu, Torunerosu, and Randorosu being referred to as genies, but their design seems to be mostly based on this guy.

Borutorosu is ideed based on Raijin, but Torunerosu is based on Fujin. Somebody mentioned a earth God in Japan that maybe Randorosu is based on. But I don't see the problem with genies as God's is strange and weather is already taken.

 

[RedMage23]

They're based on gods, and you can call them gods if you want, but there really are no gods in Pokemon... there's just Pokemon. They represent Thunder (which I though Raikou already had covered), Land (I thought that was Groudon), and Air (I thought that was Rayquaza).

 

[Royalty]

I still dont like it. Some day those animals will get legs and walk on land trying to take over the world.

Pokemon generation 5 is just one of their many plot holes.

Or worse, what if first they gain the ability to levitate? I'd imagine the only reason they'd grow arms and legs is to pin things down before latching on.

 

[Endless]

They're based on gods, and you can call them gods if you want, but there really are no gods in Pokemon... there's just Pokemon. They represent Thunder (which I though Raikou already had covered), Land (I thought that was Groudon), and Air (I thought that was Rayquaza).

All legendaries doesn't represent anything. Raikou repesent the lightningblot that stuck Brass Tower, but is no "god" of thunder and neither does it represents it.
Groudon indeed controls the ground and represent the ground, but who said that Landros did so,the only thing it does(as far as I know)is to make good harvests. Rayquasa does not represent air, if it have to reprsent anything, it would be the ozone layer, and it only controls Groudon and Kyogre. And Torunerosu seems to represent wind or clouds and not air itself. But as I sad not every Legendary have to represent anything.

 

[PFrog]

I always see Borutorosu, Torunerosu, and Randorosu being referred to as genies, but their design seems to be mostly based on this guy.

I hate the way all of them, they need to be re-styled before they come to the American Version. They are ugly and don't even look like Pokemon.

 

[Nacreous]

I hate the way all of them, they need to be re-styled before they come to the American Version. They are ugly and don't even look like Pokemon.

Not everything has to be pretty

 

[1ee7leader]

I hate the way all of them, they need to be re-styled before they come to the American Version. They are ugly and don't even look like Pokemon.

Really?

Tell me, what is a Pokemon SUPPOSED to look like?

Hmm?

 

[RedMage23]

Really?

Tell me, what is a Pokemon SUPPOSED to look like?

Hmm?

This is what a Pokemon is supposed to look like.

 

[LexSuicune]

What I hate about the Raijin trio is their design, they had an opportunity to make'em look godly and yet they look comical.

 

[Lorde]

I always see Borutorosu, Torunerosu, and Randorosu being referred to as genies, but their design seems to be mostly based on this guy.

I know, they're based on a Japanese legend more than some other kind of legend, but it is so much easier for people in the U.S. to just say "Genie" rather than "Raijin". I still haven't memorized their names though; seeing as how they all look the same to me and I cannot tell Randorosu from Borutorosu and so forth. Anyone know a way to memorize the names?

 

[7 tyranitars]

I know, they're based on a Japanese legend more than some other kind of legend, but it is so much easier for people in the U.S. to just say "Genie" rather than "Raijin". I still haven't memorized their names though; seeing as how they all look the same to me and I cannot tell Randorosu from Borutorosu and so forth. Anyone know a way to memorize the names?

just don't memorise them and wait till the english names come out that's how I'm gonna do it this time ^^

 

[Endless]

I know, they're based on a Japanese legend more than some other kind of legend, but it is so much easier for people in the U.S. to just say "Genie" rather than "Raijin". I still haven't memorized their names though; seeing as how they all look the same to me and I cannot tell Randorosu from Borutorosu and so forth. Anyone know a way to memorize the names?

The best I can think of is Randorosu(Rand/Land looks quite alike and land also refers to it's grouind type) and Torunerosu( the Thor part of it's name may refer to tornado that also fits it pure flying type). No idea about Borutorosu though.

 

[Absolutely Absol]

Why do some people say new Pokémon designs are ugly?

C'mon, they're supposed to be ugly and look intimidating. Can you make trash bag Pokémon beautiful? How about Muk? Can it turn into bishouen? Gyarados?

Same to real life. Look at baby crocodile. It's cute but it grows into ugly, intimidating reptile.

Of course, some Pokémon become awesome and cool. Same to real life, German Shepherd puppy becomes awesome looking dog.

Pokémon should be beautiful, cool, intimidating and ugly.

 

[Endless]

Why do some people say new Pokémon designs are ugly?

C'mon, they're supposed to be ugly and look intimidating. Can you make trash bag Pokémon beautiful? How about Muk? Can it turn into bishouen? Gyarados?

Same to real life. Look at baby crocodile. It's cute but it grows into ugly, intimidating reptile.

Of course, some Pokémon become awesome and cool. Same to real life, German Shepherd puppy becomes awesome looking dog.

Pokémon should be beautiful, cool, intimidating and ugly.

Ever heard of the nostalgia goggles? Alot of people here wear them.

 

[Lorde]

The best I can think of is Randorosu(Rand/Land looks quite alike and land also refers to it's grouind type) and Torunerosu( the Thor part of it's name may refer to tornado that also fits it pure flying type). No idea about Borutorosu though.

Oh ok I guess that fits a bit haha. I hadn't noticed that before so it's new to me. So then if Randorosu is the Land Raijin Pokemon (Ground and Flying-type), Torunerosu is the Tornado Raijin Pokemon (Flying-type), then maybe Borutorosu is the Bolt/Volt Raijin Pokemon (Electric and Flying-type)? Since "Boruto" sounds like Volt/Bolt to me.

 

[Slowemperor]

Oh ok I guess that fits a bit haha. I hadn't noticed that before so it's new to me. So then if Randorosu is the Land Raijin Pokemon (Ground and Flying-type), Torunerosu is the Tornado Raijin Pokemon (Flying-type), then maybe Borutorosu is the Bolt/Volt Raijin Pokemon (Electric and Flying-type)? Since "Boruto" sounds like Volt/Bolt to me.

Pokebeach translated their names to Landros, Torneros and Voltros. I kept those, look more western.

 

[Endless]

Oh ok I guess that fits a bit haha. I hadn't noticed that before so it's new to me. So then if Randorosu is the Land Raijin Pokemon (Ground and Flying-type), Torunerosu is the Tornado Raijin Pokemon (Flying-type), then maybe Borutorosu is the Bolt/Volt Raijin Pokemon (Electric and Flying-type)? Since "Boruto" sounds like Volt/Bolt to me.

Yeah, however I see it somewhat wrong to call all of them a Raijin(as Rai means Lightning and Raijin is the thunder God) and Borutorosu is clearly based on Fujin(the wind god), However Randorosu doesn't fit in the duo.

 

[Royalty]

I originally was against their design too. I didn't like how it just looked like a re-color of the same sprite. After looking at them more, there are the subtle differences. It's just that they are too subtle for me to really appreciate them. But when I look at the images of what they are based off of, I like and appreciate them even more. When I can finally see them and play them in game, I'm sure that I'll have totally forgotten all about the qualms I have/had about them.

Actually looking at them and just accepting them as they are, I like the Electric one the most because of the coloring, the subtle differences, and the type combo. Yet another reason why I want Pokemon White.

 

[Eivui]

I'm personally not fond of the Storm Trio (or whatever the accurate term would be). They're alright, but they seem too similar (I know there are small differences and they are different in motion, but for the most part they look like simple recolors). Pure Flying type is pretty neat, though.

For the most part I love Gen V. I like 90% of the pokemon introduced into it, and my new favorite (Gochiruzeru) has been given to us too.