Rosesong Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 Assuming this Alola Raichu nonsense is legit, I don't see how there'd be no Alola Pikachu. I know, I just really don't want their to be one. We already have the Pikachu knockoff of the generation (Togedemaru) and a Pikachu lookalike (Mimikyu), does the mascot really need anymore of a push this gen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone Wanderer Jordan Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 Also, Wishiwashi doesn't make sense to me. "Once it reaches a certain level, it changes from Solo form to School form"? That's basically evolution and a waste of an ability, sorry. I'm not a fan of that mechanic should it prove to be true. I feel incredibly stupid as here I was thinking that's such a cool ability... And then you've just reminded me... That's what evolution is... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosesong Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 I feel incredibly stupid as here I was thinking that's such a cool ability... And then you've just reminded me... That's what evolution is... I mean, I could be wrong and there's a really cool mechanic there. But... from the info that we have right now, I just don't see it Given how many pikaclones have been made so far(at least 5 as of gen 6, depending on how you define "pikaclone"), I'm pretty sure they think we need as many electric rodents shoved down our throats as possible. I'm kinda surprised they didn't do something like this sooner. I still have my fingers crossed that it won't happen, but.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Global Mods Ice Cream Sand Witch Posted August 10, 2016 Global Mods Share Posted August 10, 2016 I'm not sure an Alolan Raichu means that Pikachu will have an Alolan form too. When Alolan Exeggutor and Marowak were seen we didn't also see an Alolan Exeggcute and Cubone (while we did see both of the Vulpix and Sandshrew line), so I'm sure if the pre-evos had an Alolan form we'd see them too. Also, Hau had a regular Pichu in a trailer from a couple months ago, so we at least know the entire line doesn't have one. Assuming the leaks are real (they look real, but who knows?). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone Wanderer Jordan Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 (edited) I'm not sure an Alolan Raichu means that Pikachu will have an Alolan form too. When Alolan Exeggutor and Marowak were seen we didn't also see an Alolan Exeggcute and Cubone (while we did see both of the Vulpix and Sandshrew line), so I'm sure if the pre-evos had an Alolan form we'd see them too. Also, Hau had a regular Pichu in a trailer from a couple months ago, so we at least know the entire line doesn't have one. Assuming the leaks are real (they look real, but who knows?). Maybe it's a case of if the change is drastic, the whole line gets one? Like Exeggutor keeps it's grass typing so it makes sense to have Exeggcute stay the same. Sandslash and Ninetales completely change types though, so their base form having Alolan forms makes sense too? In Raichu's case, it's still Electric, so maybe Pichu will evolve into an Alolan Pikachu? Edit (00:14): Alolan Meowth has Pickup and Technician, Alolan Marowak has Cursed Body and Lightningrod (Special Marowak inbound?) Edited August 10, 2016 by Jps101 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tringus Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 I'm just hoping that mushroom Pokemon evolves into the mighty Hallucid that's Poison/Fairy. If they do not give us a magic mushroom Pokemon, I will be disappointed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampellow Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 Alolan Meowth has Pickup and Technician, Alolan Marowak has Cursed Body and Lightningrod (Special Marowak inbound?) Marowak normally gets lightning rod as an ability soooooo, the only new ability on the meowth line and marowak is Cursed Body. Edit (00:14): Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosesong Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 I'm just hoping that mushroom Pokemon evolves into the mighty Hallucid that's Poison/Fairy. If they do not give us a magic mushroom Pokemon, I will be disappointed. Agreed, I want this to happen. It would be a nice typing to have Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CURIE Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 EDIT: never mind, I somehow thought the Raichu was fairy and not psychic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone Wanderer Jordan Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 (edited) Edited August 11, 2016 by Jps101 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Chespin Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Well, if you notice the shape of the Sea Cucumber Pokemon's mouth, it's shaped like the character for "big" or "great", which is the shape used for the bonfire in the Japanese festival Gozan no Okuribi. Maybe it'll be a Fire/Fighting-type? Also, Assuming we get more abilities like Electric Surge and Surge Surfer, it's possible that we might have a repeat of the weather wars from Gen 5, but with field effects instead of weather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampellow Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Also, Assuming we get more abilities like Electric Surge and Surge Surfer, it's possible that we might have a repeat of the weather wars from Gen 5, but with field effects instead of weather. This would be amazing tbh, although i would also love it if A-Raichu were to get Levitate as a HA, it would make sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbood2 Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 In my opinion, Alola Raichu looks like it should be ground/fairy or ground/electric not psychic sigh... Wishiwashi looks really cool as a concept but I think the ability is most certainly different than evolution because it's not evolving permanently but just during battle after a level. Oh well I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Global Mods Ice Cream Sand Witch Posted August 11, 2016 Global Mods Share Posted August 11, 2016 It's been noticed that Alolan Exeggutor was referenced in Gen 1 art and RSE Pokedex entries, but did you know it was also foreshadowed in ORAS? I found this on google images just now when searching for Alolan Exeggutor memes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CURIE Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Oh wow I'm an idiot, I somehow thought the Raichu was fairy and not psychic. My bad, it kinda looked like it'd be part fairy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmanultrax1 Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 alolan raichu seems to benefit more from double battles. I originally assumed its ability made it levitate off the ground avoiding ground type attacks, which would be useful, but it only doubles its speed. its more of a double battle mon. for singles its not worth it getting rid of a move slot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbood2 Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 (edited) Trailer on japanese youtube is on serebii if anyone wanted to know. Leave it to me to help announce new news for everyone lol. Also, Guzma's hideout just looks like a punk hideout. Team Skull disappoints me greatly with those grunt designs and they just look like thugs. Also those battles only have a couple pokemon each like X/Y which makes me worried about its difficulty. Edited August 11, 2016 by pbood2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheep Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Well, if you notice the shape of the Sea Cucumber Pokemon's mouth, it's shaped like the character for "big" or "great", which is the shape used for the bonfire in the Japanese festival Gozan no Okuribi. Maybe it'll be a Fire/Fighting-type? Pretty sure the Japanese trailer reveals that it's pure water. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone Wanderer Jordan Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 (edited) Trailer on japanese youtube is on serebii if anyone wanted to know. Leave it to me to help announce new news for everyone lol. Also, Guzma's hideout just looks like a punk hideout. Team Skull disappoints me greatly with those grunt designs and they just look like thugs. Also those battles only have a couple pokemon each like X/Y which makes me worried about its difficulty. What hideout? I can't see any hideout? Edit: Do you mean the paint filled room? Edited August 11, 2016 by Jps101 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cepheus Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 my thoughts after watching the japanese trailer - Wishiwashi - not impressed honestly, I mean it's school-form looks badass and such, and it might be pretty strong while in that form, but loosing it with less than 50% HP... eh... should have been a normal evolution. - Alola-Raichu - WOOOO!!! Raichu Love! - if it were a Alolan Pikachu I would be furious, because of reasons already stated (Mimikyu, Togodemaru, all the other special pikachus), but finally Raichu is getting some love, maybe making it a viable option over pikachu again? - The sea cucumber... ... well can'T say much about it, but I expected it to be water/poison. and it's ability is like Aftermath... so... eh... - Alola-Meowth - I think it's design is lazy... painted it a gray-ish blue, make it's whiskers stand up and gave it 'shadier' eyes. Team Skull I LIKE THEM! They are just a bunch of Punks there to screw with everyone... I don't know about their actual goals, but seriously, just being there to screw with everyone is just so genius. God I hope they have no real higher goal like all the others (you know... world domination). I want them to be outcast who have gathered together to find their place in Alola - you know... like in Real Life! make them realistic - NOTLIKE: "We are the outcast of alola, we will gather all the Guardian Pokemon [or the respective legendary] to make us the rulers over Alola, so that everyone else has to bow before US! So they know how it is to be treated like this..." however the battles shown were a bit underwhelming... ONE Golbat on the Leader/Admin? while the Grunts have an awesome Haunter and Drowzee?? I hope it was one of the earlier battles and later battles will give them some nice teams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky98 Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 (edited) I really like Team Skull. Based on the number of locations seen in the trailer, it seems like you will be encountering them more frequently than some other teams. Or maybe i'm just imagiing them. About the boss only having two pokemon. that's probably the first time you battle him as his ariados is level 30. I do hope that at least he and the admin get more pokemon in their final fight. Anyone else notice Guzma's golden wristband. It looks like it has an empty slot in it. Maybe he'll eventually get a Z-crystal or mega stone? Edited August 11, 2016 by Lucky1998 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverJakler Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 That Team Skull theme tho. ALSO ELECTIVIRE HYPE... but it's probably getting nothing now q_q Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tringus Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 It seems that Pikachu does NOT have an Alolan form, as Cubone doesn't seem to as well! What could this mean for our rodent friend? As for Team Skull.... One of the best teams ever. It is literally a gang, and their people are so badass. Their themes are lit, their swag is on point, and your boy Guzma is looking CLEAN! Although I do wonder if he'll get Z-Moves or Megas too.... LOOK at his bracelets! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Global Mods Ice Cream Sand Witch Posted August 11, 2016 Global Mods Share Posted August 11, 2016 I feel kind of wishy-washy about Wishiwashi's ability. I think it would've been better for it to just be an evolution, since it disappears after a certain amount of damage and goes back to being the single fish, which I imagine is around Remoraid or Finneon in stats. Pyukumuku's ability seems like it could be devastating to higher-level Pokemon or Electric and Grass types that can OHKO it. Morelull is pretty cool. We haven't seen a glowy/bioluminescent mushroom before. Team Skull seems like they could be the first villains since Team Rocket to not be after a legendary, since I'm not sure what that would have to do with messing up trials out of spite. Although now that I remember, Zygarde is apparently involved in the story in a special way, and it's supposed to protect the ecosystem. I doubt Team Skull cares whether they mess up the environment when they're doing bad things. I like the theme that was playing in the video when they were shown. I want Alolan Raichu for my team. It's adorable and two of my favorite types. So far that's 5/6 of my team decided. -Starter -Rockruff -Oricorio -Alolan Ninetales -Alolan Raichu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmanultrax1 Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 everything looks amazing for this game. I cant wait. im not setting my team up until I see the whole pokedex. my team: starter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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