Pokemon Sword & Shield GENERAL DISCUSSION Thread [Spoilers]

[Bus]

Can't argue with that I mean I adore Charizard, he was one of the few Pokemon that Ash owned that had an arc that didn't end in being released. And Mewtwo combined two of my favorite fictional concepts: cloning and Pokemon and was one of the few Pokemon that had a character arc. I'd be lying if I said I didn't want Gamefreak to give these two a break though, they're already powerful they don't need more power.

Yeah, I mean, I love Mewtwo, and that Cyborg Mewtwo (sometimes referred to as MewThree a long time ago) was a cool idea, but it's not needed. He got love; he's got two Mega forms like Charizard. Give the poor mutant pokemon a break.

It's time for other starters to get some attention. Let's see an Armored Empoleon (if this is true, that is).

 

[Ultra Beast Lover]

Yeah, I mean, I love Mewtwo, and that Cyborg Mewtwo (sometimes referred to as MewThree a long time ago) was a cool idea, but it's not needed. He got love; he's got two Mega forms like Charizard. Give the poor mutant pokemon a break.

It's time for other starters to get some attention. Let's see an Armored Empoleon (if this is true, that is).

Armored Dunsparce

 

[Kage-Pikachu]

Armored Dunsparce

Armored King anyone? lol

After seeing footage from the Gold and Silver Beta, I would really like to see the implementation of the Skateboard. If riding Pokemon are no longer a thing then I would love to see more ways of getting around so I hope we see a return of bikes and skates as well, maybe they can even add scooters. Maybe we can even ride a boat to travel the water and I'm desperately hoping for underwater routes! This is a big game so there should be lots to explore.

 

[Bortgreen]

Much like how in lets go, they took the pokemon go sprites and modified them a bit?

Aren't the models the same in SM, Go and LG?

 

[Noob to Pokemon]

What was the protagonist walking into at the end of the trailer? It looked like a soccer stadium.

 

[Ultra Beast Lover]

I forgot to mention, did you guys notice the player sneaking through the grass? Maybe we'll have Dexnav back.

 

[wobbanut]

My #1 hope for this game is to not make it a genwunner fest like 7th gen was. I like Sun and Moon and their sequels, and I'm looking forward to playing Let's Go, but I think it's time to move on now that the 20th anniversary has come and gone and just concentrate on building a new world to enjoy.

Gen 1 is just fine, let me clarify, but I'm not a genwunner, I'm ready to just concentrate on enjoying the new games.

 

[Captain Jigglypuff]

One thing I’d like to see return are Totem Pokémon but they are optional challenges and serve as optional bosses. Some of them you can meet before the E4 but others become active once you become the champion. The Totems would include a Giant Dragonite or Salamence, an Aegislash that is guarding an item that you could sell at a high price like the Relic Crown, and a Lapras in a lake similar to the Loch Ness.

 

[DSDark]

My #1 hope for this game is to not make it a genwunner fest like 7th gen was. I like Sun and Moon and their sequels, and I'm looking forward to playing Let's Go, but I think it's time to move on now that the 20th anniversary has come and gone and just concentrate on building a new world to enjoy.

Gen 1 is just fine, let me clarify, but I'm not a genwunner, I'm ready to just concentrate on enjoying the new games.

The focus needs to be in the new Pokemon and newer Pokemon. I'd like to see must routes have a strong amount of galar Pokemon.

 

[Grey Wind]

My #1 hope for this game is to not make it a genwunner fest like 7th gen was. I like Sun and Moon and their sequels, and I'm looking forward to playing Let's Go, but I think it's time to move on now that the 20th anniversary has come and gone and just concentrate on building a new world to enjoy.

Gen 1 is just fine, let me clarify, but I'm not a genwunner, I'm ready to just concentrate on enjoying the new games.

Yeah, throwbacks are nice but they do get a bit tiresome after a while.

My main hope is that they diversify the regional dex a little bit. I've been seeing Machop, Zubat, Psyduck etc in every game for years now and it gets repetitive. I hope they bring in a variety of Pokemon from the different regions, while also giving focus to the new Galar crew like everyone is mentioning.

One thing I’d like to see return are Totem Pokémon but they are optional challenges and serve as optional bosses. Some of them you can meet before the E4 but others become active once you become the champion. The Totems would include a Giant Dragonite or Salamence, an Aegislash that is guarding an item that you could sell at a high price like the Relic Crown, and a Lapras in a lake similar to the Loch Ness.

I like this idea. Stuff like the Marowak in Pokemon tower would've been perfect for a Totem-like battle.

 

[Ultra Beast Lover]

One thing I’d like to see return are Totem Pokémon but they are optional challenges and serve as optional bosses. Some of them you can meet before the E4 but others become active once you become the champion. The Totems would include a Giant Dragonite or Salamence, an Aegislash that is guarding an item that you could sell at a high price like the Relic Crown, and a Lapras in a lake similar to the Loch Ness.

Could it be the Giant Dragonite from that anime episode? Mostly so we can have an episode on it

 

[RileyXY1]

What was the protagonist walking into at the end of the trailer? It looked like a soccer stadium.

That might either be a gym or a new side feature.

 

[Captain Jigglypuff]

Could it be the Giant Dragonite from that anime episode? Mostly so we can have an episode on it

Well I was inspired by the lighthouse episode from season one but a new giant Dragonite would work too. The main idea was to imitate a knight fighting off a giant dragon which is why Salamence would be acceptable as well. I tried to keep my Totem ideas in line with a UK mythology theme.

 

[Baggie_Saiyan]

My #1 hope for this game is to not make it a genwunner fest like 7th gen was. I like Sun and Moon and their sequels, and I'm looking forward to playing Let's Go, but I think it's time to move on now that the 20th anniversary has come and gone and just concentrate on building a new world to enjoy.

Gen 1 is just fine, let me clarify, but I'm not a genwunner, I'm ready to just concentrate on enjoying the new games.

I think X&Y was wayy worse. Was essentially a faux remake.

Gen 5 also had retooled Gen 1 Pokemon.

I don't think we'll ever escape Gen 1. It's about how little or how much pandering it'll get in these games.

 

[Captain Jigglypuff]

I think X&Y was wayy worse. Was essentially a faux remake.

Gen 5 also had retooled Gen 1 Pokemon.

I don't think we'll ever escape Gen 1. It's about how little or how much pandering it'll get in these games.

Gen 1 started the phenomenon so no matter what, there will always be pandering to it. The Gen 1 games are all in the top ten best selling Game Boy games with Red and Green only outdone by Tetris which came bundled with most of the original Game Boys. This is a a very remarkable feat for a first entry of a series to achieve.

 

[erickexl]

I'd honestly love to see the Pokethon return. Seeing that Football Stadium reminded me of the little minigame from it where each trainer used 3 of their pokemon to defend their goal and score on other goals. I doubt it'd be possible tho with the large amount of pokemon we currently have.

I also like the idea of the Armor gimmick. I imagine it'll look similar to pokemon in the war from that Mew + Lucario movie from the anime. Will every pokemon receive armor? I doubt it, but it would be great. Hopefully it doesn't look too jarring or cringey like some Megas. I wonder if war will be a focus in these new games since the title names are related to combat weaponry.

I'm also hoping for more Regional Variants. I'd be fine if it was Kanto pokemon that got Regional variants. I'd love to see the Kanto Starters get variants, the Nidos definitely should get some variants, Paras Line, etc. And cross-gen evolutions. No more megas tho plz.

 

[Terrysaurus]

Are there any leaked images about how an armored pokemon looks like?

 

[DSDark]

Are there any leaked images about how an armored pokemon looks like?

Hopefully none and hopefully this armored Pokemon idea dies.

I don't want SwSh to add something like mega evolution or z-moves. I want SwSh to refine mechanics.

 

[paipr_christian]

Don't know if this has been discussed.

But I think the return of gyms.... Isn't quite what we think.

I think it has to do with the PC in the sport outfit. And I think we may battle with our team in each gym in a different way than we are used to.

Perhaps we will put our Pokemon in positions and have to battle the opponent to get points or something.

 

[Bguy7]

Are there any leaked images about how an armored pokemon looks like?

It was a purely text-based post that the rumor originates from.