I'd assume, if that rumor is even true, and I have my doubts, it'd still be bipedal and probably a hero wrestler and maybe, just maybe...Fire...and...Fighting...
A thing to remember is that the Chinese leak and the leaked images aren't the same thing. The pictures came first, then the chinese leak is either legit, or piggybacked off the pictures.
Now let's remember if the starters do get alternate forms, they're going to be like Meowstic. With similar body builds and face, but different features. Lugarugan is a good example how that works. So even if they get split forms, don't get your hopes up they'll look completely different as if they are two different pokemon.
I'd assume, if that rumor is even true, and I have my doubts, it'd still be bipedal and probably a hero wrestler and maybe, just maybe...Fire...and...Fighting...
A thing to remember is that the Chinese leak and the leaked images aren't the same thing. The pictures came first, then the chinese leak is either legit, or piggybacked off the pictures.
Well there is enough of a difference between the two rockruffs. I could see the other litten be quadropedal and they just proportion out his legs and they make his colors and fur more natural.
I've been meaning to ask, are there other leaks that mention split evos other than what was one of the big ones?
Because the one I'm thinking of is totally bunk since Rockruff's evolution listed there is contradicted by the one it actually is
I definitely think that if we get starter split forms that they have the potential to differ more than people here give credit. Rockruff's forms differ in colour scheme, stance, even attitude and demeanor, yet still match its base and lore. I wouldn't use this as a basis for a qudraped litten if you desperately want it, but I definitely think it's possible. My advice is that if it will severely disappoint you not to get a qudraped litten assume we won't get forms at all and prepare for the worst.
Thing is, if the secret is shared and it is split forms, it stands to reason that the changes could be similar to Rockruff's evo and he has a more bestial form and another more humanoid. That could be just a play on a wolf legend, but as similar mammal it's not out of the question that litten could get the same treatment.
Rockruff night also barely has a tail while days still keeps the tail from its prevo.
I've been meaning to ask, are there other leaks that mention split evos other than what was one of the big ones?
Because the one I'm thinking of is totally bunk since Rockruff's evolution listed there is contradicted by the one it actually is
So, the new spread Serebii hosted reveal Lougaragan forms are version exclusive. If we are assuming its evolution and the starters will follow the same pattern...
So, the new spread Serebii hosted reveal Lougaragan forms are version exclusive. If we are assuming its evolution and the starters will follow the same pattern...
I agree that we have to be careful about language and translations. But I will say (not as evidence either way but a point to consider) we don't even know how the concept art leaked initially. If it wasn't done by Nintendo itself (some people suspect that some leaks/rumors are actually written off on and done by then as a part of their hype building pre-release info plan to promote the games), then it was likely a third or even fourth party extension. No one on main staff would risk that, there are heaps of legal problems involved to do that. So it would be someone who doesn't work there, but knowo someone along the chain of command and got a hold of it, and as you go down the chain, your access to info is limited (they could still be employees on some level, but likely far, far down the chain). They don't have all of it, only what they can get. Its why people who leak screenshots of the video trailers only do the trailers... It's all they have. We have no reason to assume that whoever leaked it could get all of them...they didn't even get the middle forms for a start. I don't think leakers can really just waltz up and get whatever they ask for.
EDIT: this doesn't mean that there are starter split forms. Again, I am of the "speculation is fun but wait for official reveal before considering something 100% confirmed" camp. Even the very likely real concept art
The first scans didn't said they are day/night evolutions, we just assumed that.Except we're not...
Yes, it reads as "Moon limited evolution" and "Sun limited evolution", but the first scan clearly stated that it was the time of day that determined the Form it took on upon evolving. The information is highly contradictory. Also, "limited" is not necessarily the same as "exclusive".
So, there's a bit hidden in the corner which gives more explanation of the evolution
"They need the power of the sun and the moon to evolve. And hey, speaking of the sun and the moon, those legendaries...?!
I agree. The scans were quite contradictory. I'm still not convinced they are going to be version exclusive due to the spelling. 'Limited' in this case could only mean that 'it is limited in a version or the other depending on the prominent time of the day you play in'. Midnight Lugarugan might be harder to get in Sun because players tend to play the majority of their time in the game's day, for example.Except we're not...
Yes, it reads as "Moon limited evolution" and "Sun limited evolution", but the first scan clearly stated that it was the time of day that determined the Form it took on upon evolving. The information is highly contradictory. Also, "limited" is not necessarily the same as "exclusive".