Welcome to Road to Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
As you may remember, last year we had ran an ongoing set of feature articles in the run-up to the launch of Pokémon X and Pokémon Y. We called the series Journey to X & Y and in it we explored a variety of different topics and ideas, creating some intense and interesting discussion. Due to some bad time management we cut the series short before we had covered each generation of Pokémon and never reached the third generation; a couple of months back however, we rebooted it with Generation 3. Then came the announcement of Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire…
What better way to countdown to the release of Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire than with a new series of articles? (There is no better way, duh.) It is with great pleasure that I welcome you all to Road to Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire.
Much like J2XY this series will begin with articles every so often, then ramping up in the weeks before the games release. We’ll be bringing you different topics and ideas for discussion, as well us some interesting new things for the site, so keep an eye out!
First things first…
The first article in the series however feature on Mega Evolution. Now, a week or so ago some of you may have known that myself and a few other staff members were unable to publish articles due to an odd bug with the site. That’s fixed now. During the downtime I asked a certain someone if they would mind logging in to my account and seeing if they could access the publishing tools. That certain someone was DefensiveBastiodon (he also takes credit for my wonderful bio text and avatar).
I simply asked him to set up an article with a title to see if I could edit in my own post content. That’s not quite what I got though. Instead he had written out a full article for me. Usually I’m against publishing material others have created, because…I just like seeing my own work too much. Deleting it all would have felt a little harsh though. So, with full credit to my good friend DefensiveBastiodon I present to you the very first Road to Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire!
Road to Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire: Mega Evolutions
Pokémon X and Y introduced the world to Mega Evolutions back in 2013. Since then they have been accepted and have gained momentum as a popular way to change the tides of battle, despite the fans’ uncertainty about the idea when they were first revealed. Probably the most unfortunate part about their introduction was the small number of Megas actually released. It was like a missing spice in a new dish being served to the public, only waiting to slightly disappoint customers and cause them to rage until the next course; this next course being the long awaited return to the ever popular region, Hoenn, in Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire in November.
With that being said, what new Mega Evolutions do you want to see in ORAS? We already know that there will be at least two new ones, Mega Latios and Mega Latias. There are the also possibilities of Swampert and Sceptile getting Mega Evolutions to coincide with their Fire-Type brethren, Blaziken. Not only that, but there are some ever so popular rumors of Plusle and Minun getting Megas, along with Metagross. It is highly doubtful that, although it was mentioned Mega Evolution was a feature exclusive to Kalos, it is something Game Freak would leave out of future games. What abilities would you like to see introduced alongside the new Megas? Would you like to see them in the after game or have some mysterious part in the main story?
From the looks of it, it seems that Groudon and Kyogre have new forms, but I’m leaning towards them being Megas as well. They have too many feature changes for me to accept them as a form change. “Alpha Form” and “Omega Form?” Who knows, it’s a possibility as well.
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Junglebii. #NeverForget
http://s30.postimg.org/zcjfmn6kx/junglebii.png
PJN: YOU KEPT THAT?!?!
googled it lol
Huh… Now I see why people call it the Onion Fairy.
Here’s my attempt at the Purification Pokémon. (refresh)
Came up with that random symbol.
Looks like a mega milotic
Did you see the last stage of that pink fairy armadillo?
That i did
Not bad, maybe longer nails
Looks really good!
What should my Serpent be called? I’m not good at names!
The last stage? Hmm…Dracian (Draco + Guardian, has a hard c)
I got something else, just let me look things up
That’s sounds cool.
Draceger (Draco + proteger, French for protect, hard C again)
Also Spanish for protect xD
Thanks! I did Urager! 😀
Hmm.. maybe Galagon? Galaxy + Dragon? Ask Earthen, he’s the best @ names
Uragon
Urano (sky/heaven) + Dragon
Urager’s the name! Thanks!
SHINY — WHY WONT YOU HATCH
I feel ya!
Okay guys my shiny is *cough cough* Lol it is a cool shiny 😀
0_0 you hatched it?
No, lol not yet i just told you the shiny lol it is shiny *cough*
shiny koffing isnt blue and white >.<
???, Levitate
Dragon/Fairy
HP: 110
Atk: 70
Def: 100
Sp. Atk: 130
Sp. Def: 120
Speed: 70
Guardian Family! (Refresh for pic)
Gaurdian Family? thats a good idea! ill take a crack at it!
It reminds me of Gardevoir, who is also a protector, but this is a Dragon/Fairy Guardian. 😀
Did you like it?
Its cool! I especially like the idea!
Thanks!
Menacing, is it Snivy?
Maybe
Lol i am annoying you aren’t I?
=(
*gets back to breeding*
I want My shiny!
Hold on… wait.. u said its shiny color is almost the same as its regular right?
Practically
I was gonna say .. maybe it is swablu afterall lol. until I remembered that you said its shiny form looks the same.
Wait, I didn’t say that i said it is hard to tell the difference between original and shiny (for me)
Horsea!!!!!
Maybe, maybe not
is it on this list?
http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Category:Blue-colored_Pok%C3%A9mon
Maybe, Maybe not
Urager’s going to be a Pseudo-Legendary with amazing Sp. Atk and Sp. Def but poor speed. However, it’s signature move Galaxy Beam always goes first…
70 isn’t that bad, paired with sticky web and choice scarf it might be faster than some think
Heavy, If i lose the race do I still have to post my shiny?
Yes
Yep lol.
So heavy, colour schemes for that peacock spider pokemon
I was thinking green fur with a darker green body, the tail has Aztec colours such as orangey yellow, reds, browns and blues
I saw it being green as well. 0_0 I would love a splurge of colors for the tail, to make its prey think its tail is a face lol.
The green is like a moss colour which explains it’s grass typing, I was thinking of adding grass knot and acrobatics to its movepool along with bounce too since it’s a species of jumping spider
Ahhh yes!!! Grass Knot is learned by almost every Poke by TM, but Acrobatics & Bounce are REALLY fitting for this poke. Don’t forget String Shot XD
Maybe even Dazzling Gleam…
XD and we must give it a hidden ability, any ideas?
Color Change, Rattled, or Grass Pelt could work? Maybe even Swarm?
I like colour change, it’s too frail though to use it effectively
Protean would be good but I was thinking something like moody xD
Jks mayber something like guts or a varient of that ability that boosts the teams crit ratio
I was going to say Sniper since that deals with crit ratio and similar to Ariados.
Well it’s sexy entry is
“It uses it’s tail to scare away predators. It often cheers for its comrades with its hind legs swaying in the air”
Refresh
That’s a cool idea, especially the moves it learns.
Hp:60
Attack:90
Defence:50
Spc attack: 110
Spc def:55
Speed:120
Sticky web, mean look, scary face, energy ball, absorb, mega drain, giga drain, psychic, dark pulse, thunderbolt, x scissor, bug bite, u turn, hidden power, return, captivate, attract, protect, toxic, thunder wave, cut, rock climb(egg),endure(egg), tail glow(egg), bug buzz(egg), seed bomb(egg), confuse ray(egg)
Bounce, acrobatics and gras knot is in there too xD
Will it get Chlorophyll or an ability that boosts something during a Sunny weather?
It’s speed is already insane it’s ability is intimidate however, for it’s hidden ability it might get something amazing
Tail Glow, Confuse Ray, Sticky Web, Mega Drain with a Sunny Day Team would be where I’ed use it the most! All in all 10/10!
Sweeper
Focus sash tail glow psychic energy ball bug buzz
Scouter
Confuse ray u turn acrobatics fling(kings rock)
Almost done with the legendary. Resketching while listening to Journey 😉
Epic im making a Gaurdian Fairy trio
Fairy/Fighting Fairy/Psychic/ Fairy/Dark
Awesome!
I really can’t draw…or make stats, but I wanted to expand my water/psychic dolphin idea.
Base form would be a tiny dolphin, just water.
Then it will split.
Using a new evolutionary stone, mind stone, it will evolve into water/psychic big dolphin, purple and blue, maybe a glowing mind, dunno.
But, if used with a razor fang at anytime when it levels up, it will evolve into a orca-looking Pokemon, with razor sharp fangs.
I dunno, I just had that idea of the split :3
I’m here to make my presence known. I have absolutely nothing constructive to say, so I’ll come back when I do.
Oh, Hipster found a shiny Natu yesterday, and this shiny i am looking fir won’t watch!
Heavy gave me a shiny Natu for my birthday in March 😛
Oh and Serebii is not working
I saw the comment and checked it…odd, for such a stable site. It will come back on later; I doubt it means anything.
It’s working now just checked
Are you guys willing to put my Fakemon in the game? If not, that’s fine but it would be cool to know I had an input in making such a wonderful creation.
You have to ask NintenChip or ShinyNoivern I believe, not sure which lol.
OK! I hop they say yes… XD
Yes. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1AsPD4O9l3zXGobtlXwTV6unQPHFfk2NLASrv4qLY-m8/edit#gid=0
Just fill this out with your pokemon ideas. It’s a spreadsheet to collect the ideas and designs and such of the person who thought of them to consider them being in the game :3
Thanks.
SEREBII IS WORKING AND NOTHING IS UPDATED!
I think they removed information
I give it a few hours before someone posts it lol
Information on what?
Anything really
Serebii gets info fast, so they could of leaked what they shouldn’t have
Again.
Something about ORAS that’s NOT a screenshot of the title screens!
0_0 might’ve been a leak then!!
Wat.
I NEED TO KNOW WHAT WAS ON THERE!!
That’s what it looks like, but let’s see if eagle-eyed fans say otherwise.
Look it up on google, maybe something happened??
Or their twitter??
Be right back guys,
heavy i got my cutsies rule on you >.>
LMAO!! *gimme shiny stupid rng* if u win the race I will be so mad =(
Serebii’s twitter: “Our server is going through a small issue at the moment, and we hope to have it resolved shortly. Sorry for any inconvenience”
*pouts* I still believe in my leaked info removal theory.
CONSPIRACY!
http://i.imgur.com/zmCRTu0.jpg
DONE. Kind of. Well. Yeah. That’s atleast what i’ve got.
Loads better than the initial sketch.
Any suggestions?
Make the wings more feathery.
Or better yet, as of right now the wings look like sleeves, add another layer of wing outward. 😀
Can you give a visual example/description? O_o Like layered wings. Or?
(refresh)
Serebii was down due to a small maintenance issue.
-via their official twitter
You didn’t scroll down here very much, I can tell. 😉
My phone doesn’t refresh instantly
No problem 😛
Poo head
Xatu the Pooh, Xatu the Pooh, funny little buddy all stupid and stuff, he’s Xatu the Pooh…
…
I know, that was too shocking to comprehend. It’s okay. I can wait. 😀
you know when there is huge lack of news when you actually get hyped because a pokemon site was down because of its server
Can’t help myself :3
I started the hype. Sorry not sorry.
Im back 😀 Heavy you have your shiny? *sharpens knife*
WHOA. It’s not time to reveal the Honedge pre-evo.
Ha
I just got back too. Was downstairs eating, and having been hatching the eggs I have cause these 3 people keep making me apart of their multi battles lol (taking turns picking me on their side because of my Diancie LOL)
Go for it! Both of you! For the sake of riding indoor bike!
Quick little colour, what do you think heavy? Refresh
HECK YES!!! It’s starting to come together really welll 0_0
:3 if it’s too vibrant it looks a bit weird, I need a nice dominant colour at the top orange maybe? Or turquoise?
To me it’s not pokemon ish XD I need some help xD
i hope that the LoZ WW is as good as people say
Legend of zelda world war
Z.
it’s amazing
i wasn’t so sure about it b/c i wasnt that much of a fan of the cartoon style, but its really good :3
its my favorite in the series! Just make sure you pick up the Fast Sail… I beat the game without it and the only think that kep me sailing is the music and the overall sense of adventure
6 MORE DAYS TILL E3!
DONT EVEN GET ME STARTED