Sun & Moon Characters Speculation Thread

[Rock Captain 99]

Then what was the whole point in Ash getting Rowlet in the first place, considering the fact that the whole reason it left it's family was to go with Ash, and considering the fact that if they really wanted Mallow to have Rowlet then they could have just had her bond with it and get it in episode 4 while Ash gets something else or they move one of his later captures up. At this point I really highly doubt that Rowlet would be traded to Mallow and before you mention the case of Aipom and Buizel keep in mind that when Ash caught Aipom he hadn't met Dawn yet, and also there was the case of Aipom being more interested in Contest then Gym Battles while Buizel was more interested in Gym Battles then contest so that's why that trade happen.

Where as when it come to Rowlet, it doesn't really get associated with Mallow that much nor does it really have a reason to go to her, I mean when you look at Rockruff before it Ash captured it the writers kept doing scenes and other things that were shoving Rockruff with Ash in are face to get us to associate Rockruff with Ash, and that's sort of happening with Poipole but I wouldn't say that it's to the same extent as Rockruff. So I really don't think that Rowlet is going to be traded to Mallow at any point.

Now considering that it seems like her brother might me showing up sometime soon I do think Mallow will get some more development soon.

Rowlet bonds with stenee!! Lol!

 

[ShadowForce720]

Rowlet bonds with stenee!! Lol!

You do realize that by this logic that would have meant that Ash would have gotten Dawn's Buneary or Dawn would have gotten Ash's Pikachu, or for instance Serena would have gotten Clemont's Bunnelby or Clemont would have gotten Serena's Eevee right. So no, just because Rowlet gets attracted to Steenee because of it's Sweet Scent like other pokemon do or has a bond with it doesn't mean and is not evidence that Mallow will get Rowlet. So no there isn't really any reason right now as to why Rowlet should go to Mallow.

 

[Leonhart]

Mallow pretty much has the next Brock/Cilan/Clemont role which includes cooking since she works at her family's restaurant. She definitely wasn't meant to be the female lead.

I like Mao's role well enough when we see her in the spotlight, I just feel like she should be doing more. As bad as it may sound, I expected her to be more active even as just eye-candy.

 

[RileyXY1]

Rowlet bonds with stenee!! Lol!

If so, then Dawn should give her Buneary away to Ash. This is a bad argument.

 

[Rock Captain 99]

If so, then Dawn should give her Buneary away to Ash. This is a bad argument.

Yeah.. dawn might give buneary to ash in their next meeting! Seriously, it was just a funny comment. I know rowlet is not going anywhere, ash won't simply trade (or give) off his rowlet to any of his friend in the middle of the series.

But one thing is for sure, some people here think that just because a particular thing hasn't happened in past, that thing cannot happen in future also. You should keep in mind, there is a first time for everything. It's possible that ash might leave his rowlet under the care of mallow after he leaves alola and can call it back whenever required.

 

[lemoncatpower]

Yeah.. dawn might give buneary to ash in their next meeting! Seriously, it was just a funny comment. I know rowlet is not going anywhere, ash won't simply trade (or give) off his rowlet to any of his friend in the middle of the series.

But one thing is for sure, some people here think that just because a particular thing hasn't happened in past, that thing cannot happen in future also. You should keep in mind, there is a first time for everything. It's possible that ash might leave his rowlet under the care of mallow after he leaves alola and can call it back whenever required.

Talking about characters trading pokemon, it'd be cool if Mallow and Lilli, or Mallow and Lana, both catch pokemon that are each others favorite typing and eventually trade. It'd be weird but interesting!

 

[RileyXY1]

No way Mallow is getting Rowlet. If they were going to do that, Mallow should've gotten Rowlet at the very beginning of the saga.

 

[Satomine Night]

But one thing is for sure, some people here think that just because a particular thing hasn't happened in past, that thing cannot happen in future also. You should keep in mind, there is a first time for everything. It's possible that ash might leave his rowlet under the care of mallow after he leaves alola and can call it back whenever required.

I totally agree that there is a first time for everything, and that just because a particular thing hasn't happened in the past doesn't mean it can't happen in the future (especially in a series like SM, which has already broken quite a few established trends of the anime). That being said, I really don't see Ash leaving Rowlet in Mallow's care when he leaves Alola unless Rowlet really bonds with Mallow (or with Steenee) and really wants to stay. In that case, the writers need to set up the basis for that as soon as possible.

 

[DatsRight]

Well there is Rowlet's family being in Alola to think about. Ash was already unwilling to separate them.

Talking about characters trading pokemon, it'd be cool if Mallow and Lilli, or Mallow and Lana, both catch pokemon that are each others favorite typing and eventually trade. It'd be weird but interesting!

Could be a way for both Lillie AND Mallow to get Ribbombee.

Concerning this week's episode, I was intrigued that Team Skull actually had a decent face off this time. I mean, they were still pitiful, but they were funny and had a chemistry and even a personal rivalry with Ilima. Similarly they had a good face off with TR last season. Sometimes I wonder if half the problem with the villain teams is that the twerps have to stone wall their characters every time they face them, since nearly every other character has enjoyable moments with them (including each other).

 

[RileyXY1]

Well there is Rowlet's family being in Alola to think about. Ash was already unwilling to separate them.

Doesn't mean that Rowlet will stay in Alola.

 

[Leonhart]

But one thing is for sure, some people here think that just because a particular thing hasn't happened in past, that thing cannot happen in future also. You should keep in mind, there is a first time for everything. It's possible that ash might leave his rowlet under the care of mallow after he leaves alola and can call it back whenever required.

I'm not really seeing how Mao as a character would benefit from a trade, however. I have complained that her team could use some work, but her character development should be the priority, especially since the scenario that you've mentioned is highly unlikely.

 

[DatsRight]

I'm not saying that Rowlet will surely end up with Mallow, it was just subtle feeling I get in some moments.

Still, they at least have her do SOMETHING with her as a trainer. Even if she isn't a battler, at least play on that weakness and give her team different utilities and goals to vindicate it. Even Sophocles plays on that way better than her.

If Steenee learns status moves like Aromatherapy, she could make a more proactive Team Mom on the field for example, and if her Pokemon play more into her actual cooking goal that could give it way more charm and substance, especially if she catches more Pokemon or tutors them moves to accomplish that.

I feel like Mallow and Lana are the least developed in functions, at least trainer wise. Ash is the experienced brawn/leader, Kiawe is the lancer/Alola specialist, Lillie and Sophocles are the weaker brains. They have more defined ways they foil and assist the rest of the cast with their skills in both negatives and positives, while Lana and Mallow are just in a mediocre state right now.

 

[Zoruagible]

Well there is Rowlet's family being in Alola to think about. Ash was already unwilling to separate them.

If Rowlet was going to end up staying, I think they'd at least make him go Decidueye. Which doesn't look like it'll happen.
Basically Pidgeot-ing Rowlet by making him stay to protect his family.

Sill going with Acerola showing off Decidueye and having it apart of her team, with Dartrix being Quilladin'd with POTD treatment. If Acerola stays on as a classmate, that's the end of the Rowlet discussion. We'd actually see Decidueye showing up with her like we do with Marowak and Charjabug.

And if Rowlet was staying with Mallow in the end, then they should have dropped some hint or did some bonding.... I hate Rowlet, but none of Ash's Pokemon deserve to be unceremoniously dumped like Goodra and Greninja were.
If they want Mallow to have a starter, they should give her a Ivysaur. We haven't seen much of Ivysaur in the anime at all! They didn't show May's during that stage, Ash's never evolved, and all Shauna's did was look pretty. No Ivysaur otherwise. Ivysaur feels very ripped off considering how much we've seen of Charmeleon and Wartortle.

 

[RileyXY1]

If Rowlet was going to end up staying, I think they'd at least make him go Decidueye. Which doesn't look like it'll happen.
Basically Pidgeot-ing Rowlet by making him stay to protect his family.

Sill going with Acerola showing off Decidueye and having it apart of her team, with Dartrix being Quilladin'd with POTD treatment. If Acerola stays on as a classmate, that's the end of the Rowlet discussion. We'd actually see Decidueye showing up with her like we do with Marowak and Charjabug.

I don't think Acerola will be staying long term. I also don't think that she'll have Decidueye because she will likely be showing off Mimikium, and what makes her so special that she gets two signature Z-Moves?

 

[Leonhart]

I wouldn't mind if Acerola stays in the cast for a long period of time. What I'm anxious for is her possibly meeting Musashi since they both own a Mimikkyu, which might lead to some fun scenes.

 

[DragonKahuna]

After watching the new episode we got today, a new theory came to my mind.
Kukui invited Ilima to participate in the Alola league when he finishes building it. So, after Ash and his classmates graduate, Kukui announces that the league will start in a certain amount of time. Ash starts travelling through Alola to train (maybe finishing his last/Poin trial) and the gang separates. Lillie travels with Ash. Kiawe intends to participate and goes to train. I would like to say that Mallow follows Kiawe but I see her more staying somewhere with Lana, while Sophocles might go to Molayne for a certain invention. During his travels, Ash and Lillie meet Hau who joins them. Then, they all reunite, few episodes before the Alola league starts.

Since the writers have forgotten Mallow and Sophocles in the background, this theory might return them developed, offscreen captures/evolutions/achievements.
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As of the new episode, we sort of have 3 Alola league participants confirmed so far: Ash, Gladion and Ilima.
I would like Acerola to be one of the participants as well, showing of Decidueye and his Z move. She already has a Mimikyum but if I'm not wrong, Mimikyu's Z-move is a Fairy type move.

 

[Golden_Latias]

If Acerola had Decidueye, it would have been on that poster with Mimikyu guaranteed. Decidueye's an iconic enough Gen VII Pokemon where showing it on that poster would be hype.

We saw that poll that showed Mimikyu is the second most popular Alolan Pokemon. There is no way in hell we are not seeing its Z-Move, and unless Team Rocket somehow obtain a Z-Ring and the Mimikyu Z-Crystal, Acerola is the best candidate to show it off, Fairy move or not. And I don't see the writers having her show off two exclusive Z-Moves and possibly the Ghost Z-Move on top.

 

[Mega Altaria]

I see that Acerola could use two Z-Moves in the anime in a progression as she could already have a Ghostium Z and a Z-Ring and then find a Mimikium Z, which replaces her Ghostium Z although she is meant to be a Ghost specialist but I could see her use Let's Snuggle Together despite it being a Fairy move. So it will first be Never-Ending Nightmare then Let's Snuggle Together.

 

[Akkipeddi]

I personally feel that Acerola having a Decidueye isn't that ridiculous. So if she does have one, I can see her using the standard Never-Ending Nightmare, and Sinister Arrow Raid. I think they'll let Jessie use Let's Snuggle Together, since Team Rocket and their Mimikyu will be more well known than Acerola's Mimikyu.

 

[Mega Altaria]

I personally feel that Acerola having a Decidueye isn't that ridiculous. So if she does have one, I can see her using the standard Never-Ending Nightmare, and Sinister Arrow Raid. I think they'll let Jessie use Let's Snuggle Together, since Team Rocket and their Mimikyu will be more well known than Acerola's Mimikyu.

But however I doubt that Team Rocket will ever own a Z-Power Ring because it seems very unlikely they'll ever become island challengers so I don't think they'll ever use Let's Snuggle Forever or even any Z-Move at all. Because of that, I think it's more likely Acerola will use Let's Snuggle Forever.