Pokémon Sun and Moon - General Discussion Thread

[WhiteBlair]

Okay.

If anyone watched the Japanese trailer, they have most likely noticed that UB-01 looks exactly like Lillie.
I adore Dexio. He looks handsome and Sina looks cute.
Time working differently have been noted in the leaks, I assume. That means, Moon seems to be working 12 hours further/past from our current time zone.
Aether Foundation rules.
Lillie and Aether Foundation mystery (Luminase and Lillie alike-designs).
Team Skull and Aether Foundation connection is something I am looking forward to solve.
Type: Null (Got my hopes high at first.), UB-01, Jangmo-o looks great. Have to say, names are very different this time.
Could be coindince, however more than one occasion that starters are shown in female gender.
Alakazam reference for future Alolan-Alakazam advertise(?)
Game is lagging at certain areas; most notably Poké Snap and during Pokémon movements.
Poké Snap is perfect.

I just love everything about these games. Please November, come right now!

 

[Akashin]

I remember a poster no less than a week ago suggested it. I still don't know how that works, since you can always change your internal 3DS clock.

I'm guessing that it will be something along the lines of time being 'normal' (relative to your 3DS clock) in Sun, but in Moon, time in-game is twelve hours ahead of what your clock says it should be. You can still manipulate that to your advantage, of course.

 

[R_N]

I'm guessing that it will be something along the lines of time being 'normal' (relative to your 3DS clock) in Sun, but in Moon, time in-game is twelve hours ahead of what your clock says it should be. You can still manipulate that to your advantage, of course.

Yep, from the official site

Except for a few scenes, time in Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon is tied to the actual time. Pokémon Sun operates on the same time as your Nintendo 3DS system, but time in the world of Pokémon Moon is shifted by 12 hours.

 

[WhiteBlair]

Cutiefly evolution?

 

[Akashin]

Yep, from the official site

Oh, cool. Nice to know I pretty much hit the nail on the head there.

Cutiefly evolution?

Sure looks like it. I can't say I like or dislike that based on the view we've got, but I'm not particularly amazed by Cutiefly anyway.

 

[Aleh]

UB-01
UB-01’s body is composed of a glass-like substance. However, it’s constantly changing shapes, never settling on one.

While evidence of something like a survival instinct can be observed in UB-01, no one knows whether it has a will of its own or any emotions. It’s said that, for some reason, its movements resemble those of a young girl.

From official site^
Lillie is a beast confirmed o_o

 

[yuoke]

Cutiefly evolution?

Seems like cutiefly is essentially the basic early game bug.

 

[Nunn]

We get a good look at trainer customization. Apparently you don't need to wear a hat anymore.

 

[Cutty]

From official site^
Lillie is a beast confirmed o_o

No way, who bit her?

 

[R_N]

The same leak that predicted Oricorio and Alolan Ninetails/Ratatta with minor misses on both, among other things, yes.

same leak also said there would be Fighting Abra line, but we see an Alakazam fighting in the japanese trailer.

There's still no definitive proof that all pokemon with Alola Forms are always Alolans, I guess, but I don't know.

 

[Class Zero]

From official site^
Lillie is a beast confirmed o_o

If it does turn out to be the case... I absolutely hate that they've given that away...
Like I'm totally fine with seeing all Pokemon and characters before release, but if they've given away such a twist..

 

[Akashin]

same leak also said there would be Fighting Abra line, but we see an Alakazam fighting in the japanese trailer.

There's still no definitive proof that all pokemon with Alola Forms are always Alolans, I guess, but I don't know.

Didn't the leak also reaffirm the Water Arcanine idea that doesn't seem particularly likely, or am I mixing up leaks again?

 

[R_N]

Didn't the leak also reaffirm the Water Arcanine idea that doesn't seem particularly likely, or am I mixing up leaks again?

Yeah, same leak.

We've seen Arcanine in trailers and they put it up on the japanese site.


I've argued that Alola Forms don't need to be all or nothing (see: Vulpix if they really wanted), but it still feels less likely. Maybe I'll be more inclined if we ever see Poison/Fighting Nidoking/queen or Fighting/Flying Doduo

 

[AuraKshatriya]

So... this trailer was full of amazing, unexpected stuff. But I'm also annoyed I watched it because they're giving out SO much of S/M's plot and such - if I had gone in cold (or "colder"), I would've been really blown back by all the new things. Will probably avoid the remaining trailers until the games are released.

That said:

-Type:Null is really unusual. Crazy odd name and strange appearance, perhaps it's artificial. When I first saw the name I also thought they were introducing a new type again, which shocked me.

-Jangmo-o seems to be based on an Aklyosaurus! Finally! (We've got Rhyperior's Tail and Torterra's overall body, so now we might get a Pokemon with both). Might even end up being the first stage in this generation's Pseudo-Legendary.

-Aether Foudation is really cool. I like the designs of the members, particularly the grunts and President.

-Team Skull's "Enforcer" doesn't seem to want to hurt Pokemon. And his own Pokemon might've been one that was hurt. I wonder if Team Skull has tricked him into working for their cause, not unlike with Lysandre and Alain.

-"Ultra Beasts"?! This is awesome and ridiculous at the same time. What's going on?! Are they artificial Pokemon created to challenge real ones? (Mewtwo would like a word). [Also, could Type:Null be the failed attempt at an Ultra Beast?]

-WHERE IS MEGA EVOLUTION. PLEASE TELL ME IT'S BACK AND THEY'RE JUST SMART ENOUGH NOT TO SHOW THE NEW MEGAS THIS TIME. THAT WAS A BIG COMPLAINT VOICED TO MASUDA IN PERSON ABOUT OR/AS.

 

[R_N]

Type: Null is explicitly a man-made pokemon

This Pokémon wearing a mask has been dubbed “Null,” meaning nothing.

The shapes of its front and hind legs are clearly different. The reason is that Type: Null was constructed to synthesize the strengths of various Pokémon, enabling it to adapt to any situation.

The mask fitted to Type: Null’s head is a piece of equipment designed to control its latent powers. It’s extremely heavy, so it also serves to hinder Type: Null’s agility.

To complete a certain mission, there was need of a Pokémon powerful enough to rival those Pokémon often spoken of in mythology.

Ultra Beasts are something else entirely and probably from another world.

 

[Beloberto]

If it does turn out to be the case... I absolutely hate that they've given that away...
Like I'm totally fine with seeing all Pokemon and characters before release, but if they've given away such a twist..

You only need to look at this thing to see it either is Lillie or was constructed to look exactly like her. They pointing it out don't ruin anything if you would guess simply by looking at it.

 

[yumenokage]

so... when does corocoro normally leak? Wondering when we can expect more information...

a bit dissapointed with new pokemon shown, but I like the pokemon snap thingy. I also don't actually really have an issue with Alola raticate... the cheeks make me laugh a little, and make me think maybe it's grown fat because it gets all its rattatta underlings to do all his dirty (and other) work for him.

 

[Class Zero]

You only need to look at this thing to see it either is Lillie or was constructed to look exactly like her. They pointing it out don't ruin anything if you would guess simply by looking at it.

Honestly, I'd entirely forgotten about Lillie by this stage.
And you're still agreeing that by showing UB-01 they may have ruined a potential twist.. in which case, it would have been better to leave it unreleased.

 

[Trainer Yusuf]

so... when does corocoro normally leak? Wondering when we can expect more information...

a bit dissapointed with new pokemon shown, but I like the pokemon snap thingy. I also don't actually really have an issue with Alola raticate... the cheeks make me laugh a little, and make me think maybe it's grown fat because it gets all its rattatta underlings to do all his dirty (and other) work for him.

Around 12th and 13th.

 

[2dtyplosion]

Im really happy about the pokemon snap thing.