Sun & Moon Pokémon Speculation Thread

[RileyXY1]

I think everyone except Lana will get one more capture each. Why not Lana? The selling point of her character is her exceptionally strong bond with Popplio, another Pokemon would get in the way of that.

Also, who says the companions have to only catch new Pokemon?

They can catch old Pokemon. Iris, and Clemont did, so why not these guys?

 

[Satomine Night]

I think everyone except Lana will get one more capture each. Why not Lana? The selling point of her character is her exceptionally strong bond with Popplio, another Pokemon would get in the way of that.

I agree. One of the selling points of Lana's character is her exceptionally strong bond with Popplio, and another Pokémon would get in the way of that. I think her team will remain just Popplio and her Ride Lapras.

At the moment, the only main character who I can see catching another Pokémon is Kiawe, mainly because he is a battle Trainer. If he does, then I hope he catches an Alolan Marowak. He made such a big deal out of being a Fire type lover that I don't see him catching a non-Fire type, but as RileyXY1 pointed out, type specialists have caught Pokémon outside of their specialty type, so we'll see.

To be honest, I don't see Lillie catching another Pokémon (unless she ends up catching Nebby). She is so new to being a Trainer, and she still has her fear of touching Pokémon to conquer (something I don't think will happen until much later in the series, when we learn what caused her fear in the first place).

 

[RileyXY1]

I agree. One of the selling points of Lana's character is her exceptionally strong bond with Popplio, and another Pokémon would get in the way of that. I think her team will remain just Popplio and her Ride Lapras.

At the moment, the only main character who I can see catching another Pokémon is Kiawe, mainly because he is a battle Trainer. If he does, then I hope he catches an Alolan Marowak. He made such a big deal out of being a Fire type lover that I don't see him catching a non-Fire type, but as RileyXY1 pointed out, type specialists have caught Pokémon outside of their specialty type, so we'll see.

To be honest, I don't see Lillie catching another Pokémon (unless she ends up catching Nebby). She is so new to being a Trainer, and she still has her fear of touching Pokémon to conquer (something I don't think will happen until much later in the series, when we learn what caused her fear in the first place).

That's also why I think Lana won't catch anything else. This new Pokemon might interfere with her bond with Popplio. I can see Kiawe catching another Pokemon, and I can also see Lillie with Cosmog.

 

[Golden_Latias]

I like Sophocles with Alolan Geodude, as well. I think that would be kind of a cool throwback to Brock. But I don't expect that to hapoen anytime soon.

 

[345ash-greninja]

I think everyone except Lana will get one more capture each. Why not Lana? The selling point of her character is her exceptionally strong bond with Popplio, another Pokemon would get in the way of that.

Also, who says the companions have to only catch new Pokemon?

I doubt that Sophocles will catch any new Pokemon as well. He is someone who hardly does anyone at all. He is someone who has got the least focus so far and continue to be so. I seriously can't see him catching another Pokemon....I will be very surprised if he does.

 

[Darthlord7]

I also believe that Lana won't catch anything since she has her strong bond with Popplio and her goal heavily involves it as well. Regarding Sophocles I agree that Alolan Geodude suits him perfectly. If he is going to capture one I think it will be after Akala's trial. I also personally believed that this would happen in an episode which would introduce his brother in the anime but since we saw his family and he didn't mention that he has one well I will stay with my prediction that Sophocles will catch a new Pokemon(probably Alolan Geodude) after Akala's trial.

 

[Tuoko]

I also personally believed that this would happen in an episode which would introduce his brother in the anime but since we saw his family and he didn't mention that he has one well I will stay with my prediction that Sophocles will catch a new Pokemon(probably Alolan Geodude) after Akala's trial.

Molayne is his cousin, not brother.

I do see Sophocles catching Alolan Geodude, though.

 

[Zoruagible]

So long as we actually SEE Sophocles' other Pokemon, I won't mind seeing him get something. I just hope the Pikachu Clone doesn't hog every bit of screentime that Geodude/? ends up being another Luxray, no Pokemon deserves that. Except A. Dugtrio If they pull that again, he may as well not catch anything at all and go through the whole series with Togedemaru
Popplio's not a Pokemon I can see hogging spotlight nor am I worried about, Aquaranid would get fair treatment.

I do agree that Lillie really doesn't need another Pokemon, unless it's after the whole Nebby thing or if we get a post League arc. At least let Shiron become Ninetails first
Kiawe may be the secondary main character with the most Pokemon at the end, he has Tortunator and Charizard.... and Marowak is almost a certain addition, capture is the only team change he can get. He's certainly not getting a Salazzle, Jessie is if any main character is. It's a Jessie Pokemon, and it's been a VERY long time since she had a Poison type. And would give her something that can fight without Pikachu having to be there. She never had a Fire type either, Female Pyroar was a missed opportunity.... who wouldn't want to see Team Rocket with fire? Apart from their haters. It'll be cool if all their captures add a brand new type never in their ranks before... Mimikyu(Fairy), Mareanie(Water), Minior(Rock), Salazzle(Fire), Bewear(Fighting)

Ending Ash with seven Pokemon
James and James with three each
Kiawe with three
Mallow with two/three
Sophocles and Lana with two
And Lillie with Shiron, plus late addition would be a good way to finish their teams. Nebby not included in the count.

Saying that "a Pokemon suits this character" is a matter of opinion, but unfortunately some people are treating it as fact.

Nope, it's a fact that the spider is NOT an Ash mon. Wimpod screamed Ash the moment I first saw it, and I'm not being biased cause Toxapex is my favorite of the Water Pokemon but I always saw Wimpod as Ash's. It's a Pokemon they'd give to this version of Ash. Something he has to work for in order to get a good Pokemon. Wimpod's constant cowardice is something that would be unique, what would Aqaranid do? Wimpod fits the comedy of the saga, the spider does not... not with Ash anyways
Aquaranid for Ash is the absolute worst recurring wish, at least Lucario makes sense given Ash's ancestry and aura. I'd rather take no water type over seeing him with the spider, just cause of how overrated that thing is.

 

[RileyXY1]

So long as we actually SEE Sophocles' other Pokemon, I won't mind seeing him get something. I just hope the Pikachu Clone doesn't hog every bit of screentime that Geodude/? ends up being another Luxray, no Pokemon deserves that. Except A. Dugtrio If they pull that again, he may as well not catch anything at all and go through the whole series with Togedemaru
Popplio's not a Pokemon I can see hogging spotlight nor am I worried about, Aquaranid would get fair treatment.

I do agree that Lillie really doesn't need another Pokemon, unless it's after the whole Nebby thing or if we get a post League arc. At least let Shiron become Ninetails first
Kiawe may be the secondary main character with the most Pokemon at the end, he has Tortunator and Charizard.... and Marowak is almost a certain addition, capture is the only team change he can get. He's certainly not getting a Salazzle, Jessie is if any main character is. It's a Jessie Pokemon, and it's been a VERY long time since she had a Poison type. And would give her something that can fight without Pikachu having to be there. She never had a Fire type either, Female Pyroar was a missed opportunity.... who wouldn't want to see Team Rocket with fire? Apart from their haters. It'll be cool if all their captures add a brand new type never in their ranks before... Mimikyu(Fairy), Mareanie(Water), Minior(Rock), Salazzle(Fire), Bewear(Fighting)

Ending Ash with seven Pokemon
James and James with three each
Kiawe with three
Mallow with two/three
Sophocles and Lana with two
And Lillie with Shiron, plus late addition would be a good way to finish their teams. Nebby not included in the count.



Nope, it's a fact that the spider is NOT an Ash mon. Wimpod screamed Ash the moment I first saw it, and I'm not being biased cause Toxapex is my favorite of the Water Pokemon but I always saw Wimpod as Ash's. It's a Pokemon they'd give to this version of Ash. Something he has to work for in order to get a good Pokemon. Wimpod's constant cowardice is something that would be unique, what would Aqaranid do? Wimpod fits the comedy of the saga, the spider does not... not with Ash anyways
Aquaranid for Ash is the absolute worst recurring wish, at least Lucario makes sense given Ash's ancestry and aura. I'd rather take no water type over seeing him with the spider, just cause of how overrated that thing is.

I honestly think Wimpod is more overrated than Dewpider is. I can see Ash with Araquanid. It fits his battle style, it's easier to draw, and it'll be a unique addition for his team.

 

[Darthlord7]

Molayne is his cousin, not brother.

I do see Sophocles catching Alolan Geodude, though.

Lol, my mistake. But I still doubt he will appear in the anime.

 

[ShadowForce720]

So long as we actually SEE Sophocles' other Pokemon, I won't mind seeing him get something. I just hope the Pikachu Clone doesn't hog every bit of screentime that Geodude/? ends up being another Luxray, no Pokemon deserves that. Except A. Dugtrio If they pull that again, he may as well not catch anything at all and go through the whole series with Togedemaru
Popplio's not a Pokemon I can see hogging spotlight nor am I worried about, Aquaranid would get fair treatment.

I do agree that Lillie really doesn't need another Pokemon, unless it's after the whole Nebby thing or if we get a post League arc. At least let Shiron become Ninetails first
Kiawe may be the secondary main character with the most Pokemon at the end, he has Tortunator and Charizard.... and Marowak is almost a certain addition, capture is the only team change he can get. He's certainly not getting a Salazzle, Jessie is if any main character is. It's a Jessie Pokemon, and it's been a VERY long time since she had a Poison type. And would give her something that can fight without Pikachu having to be there. She never had a Fire type either, Female Pyroar was a missed opportunity.... who wouldn't want to see Team Rocket with fire? Apart from their haters. It'll be cool if all their captures add a brand new type never in their ranks before... Mimikyu(Fairy), Mareanie(Water), Minior(Rock), Salazzle(Fire), Bewear(Fighting)

Ending Ash with seven Pokemon
James and James with three each
Kiawe with three
Mallow with two/three
Sophocles and Lana with two
And Lillie with Shiron, plus late addition would be a good way to finish their teams. Nebby not included in the count.



Nope, it's a fact that the spider is NOT an Ash mon. Wimpod screamed Ash the moment I first saw it, and I'm not being biased cause Toxapex is my favorite of the Water Pokemon but I always saw Wimpod as Ash's. It's a Pokemon they'd give to this version of Ash. Something he has to work for in order to get a good Pokemon. Wimpod's constant cowardice is something that would be unique, what would Aqaranid do? Wimpod fits the comedy of the saga, the spider does not... not with Ash anyways
Aquaranid for Ash is the absolute worst recurring wish, at least Lucario makes sense given Ash's ancestry and aura. I'd rather take no water type over seeing him with the spider, just cause of how overrated that thing is.

That is completely subjective and opinion based, this whole "Oh it's not an Ash Mon so he's not getting it and that's a fact", no it's not there is no standard definition of what a Ash mon is or what suits Ash or not, as it's completely opinion based and subjective, as you could ask a bunch of people do they think Dewpider suits Ash and you would get some people saying that it doesn't while others say that it does. Listen it's fine if you personally would prefer that he doesn't get Dewpider or you don't think that suits him, but don't treat it as some how just because you don't think Dewpider is not an Ash mon that some how that is a fact, because it is not.

I don't think its a complete matter of opinion, their are some factors that make a Pokemon seem more suited to some more than others such as design, personality, type, and other such factors. For example between Lycanroc Midnight form with its evil look and its bloodthirsty tendencies and Lycanroc Midday form with its loyal personality which do you think is more suited to Ash based off his personalty, another example would be Lana would you except her to get the Poison type Salazzle or the Water type Araquanid.

Also at this point I don't expect Ash to get either Wimpod or Araquanid.

No, it is completely a matter of opinion because if you ask people if a certain pokemon suits Ash or not you will get different answers. Plus for instance in your example of the Lycanroc Midnight form has an evil look and it's bloodthirsty tendencies, but it's important to note is that Midnight form loves to battle like Ash does, so either of the Lycanroc forms could suit Ash. Now on the topic of Lana she could get either one, now I don't think it will be Salazzle not because it doesn't suit Lana but because the Team Skull grunts use Salandit and then you have Plumeria that has a Salazzle and then you also have the totem Salazzle.

Plus I'm sure if you look at some of the pokemon Ash and his companions have gotten some people would have said that some of the pokemon they have don't suit them and yet that didn't stop them from getting those pokemon.

 

[RileyXY1]

That is completely subjective and opinion based, this whole "Oh it's not an Ash Mon so he's not getting it and that's a fact", no it's not there is no standard definition of what a Ash mon is or what suits Ash or not, as it's completely opinion based and subjective, as you could ask a bunch of people do they think Dewpider suits Ash and you would get some people saying that it doesn't while others say that it does. Listen it's fine if you personally would prefer that he doesn't get Dewpider or you don't think that suits him, but don't treat it as some how just because you don't think Dewpider is not an Ash mon that some how that is a fact, because it is not.

That's what I'm saying. I want Ash to get Dewpider, but I say it like it's an opinion, not a fact like this guy is doing.

 

[Golden_Latias]

Araquanid. Overrated. Top kek. Golisopod is way more popular than Araquanid is. It's in pretty much every Top 10 Coolest SM Pokemon list out there; Araquanid is not. Just because people are favoring it over Golisopod doesn't mean people like it more, just that they see it aa the more likely option for Ash, probably because of Guzma. If Guzma didn't have a Golisopod, I'm pretty confident everyone and their mother would be on the "Wimpod for Ash" bandwagon, especially after the events of SM20.

 

[MattySadler]

Saying that "a Pokemon suits this character" is a matter of opinion, but unfortunately some people are treating it as fact.

You say "unfortunately" like people's opinion on what Pokemon a character should have or not, is actually preventing the writers giving that character a certain Pokemon. Don't be so ridiculous. All we can do is discuss based on our thoughts and opinions.

 

[DEMONCAMERUPT]

Here is a thought what if Ash doesn't get a water typer this region like how he had no grass type in Kalos?

 

[Everything12]

I think thats likely, my opinion is he is likely to get Dewpider, Passimian, Jangmo-o, or Alolan Sandshrew with Grubbin, Crabrawler, Mudbray, Wimpod, and Drampa having a chance to be caught but having something that means their less likely to be caught than the others. I also think that evolution wise has a chance to evolve to Decidueye, Incineroar, Lycanroc Midday form, Araquanid, Kommo-o, Alolan Sandslash, Vikavolt, Crabominable, Mudsdale, or Golisopod.

 

[Golden_Latias]

Here is a thought what if Ash doesn't get a water typer this region like how he had no grass type in Kalos?

I don't deny that possibility. However, part of the reason people think he's going to get a Water-type in Alola is because of Totem Wishiwashi giving out the Waterium-Z. No point giving him the Waterium-Z if he can't even use it, yes? None of Ash's current Pokemon can use any Water-type moves, and the only non-Water type Alolan Pokemon that can use Water type moves are Crabrawler/Crabominable (unlikely, given Ash probably isn't getting the Fighting Z-Crystal at all, and it would just be given to him to shoehorn a Pokemon that can use Water-type moves), Silvally (not happening), Drampa (can only use the Waterium-Z because it can learn Surf, a move that's very seldom seen in the anime), and Dhelmise (would be redundant, because he already has Rowlet).

If Ash doesn't get a Water-type this region, then either A.) the Waterium-Z will get swapped when Totem Wishiwashi is defeated just like when Tapu Koko swapped out Ash's Fightinium-Z (I think that was just a one-time thing to get Ash the Electrium-Z early) or B.) he's not getting anything from Totem Wishiwashi, since it was mentioned that Totem Pokemon don't normally give out Z-Crystals (possible, but surely Ash will get more Crystals than just the Normalium-Z and Electrium-Z, so it would beg the question of how Ash is going to get more).

 

[Everything12]

True well hopefully this will be answered soon because if the order they fight is the same as the game, which it normally is, then Ash will fight Wishi-Washi next, maybe thats why Wimpod was featured now though the only Water type moves it learns is Scald, Surf, Waterfall, and Aqua Jet though they are either TM moves or Come from Breeding which means it would probably have to evolve to use that Z-Move.

 

[Golden_Latias]

True well hopefully this will be answered soon because if the order they fight is the same as the game, which it normally is, then Ash will fight Wishi-Washi next, maybe thats why Wimpod was featured now though the only Water type moves it learns is Scald, Surf, Waterfall, and Aqua Jet though they are either TM moves or Come from Breeding which means it would probably have to evolve to use that Z-Move.

I've suggested the possibility of them reversing the order of the Akala Trials a few times. I feel like the writers are going to want to focus on getting Z-Moves for the starters first. That would mean saving Totem Wishiwashi for last.

 

[Everything12]

Maybe but the anime staff haven't deviate from the order of the game with the badge quest, beside Kanto, and I feel thats mostly because the anime serves to market the game and I don't see them changing that this generation, but who knows maybe I'm wrong.