The Pokémon Company has officially announced Pokémon Sun & Pokémon Moon versions in today’s Pokémon Direct.
The two games will launch in 2016 Holiday for 3DS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hmzDL1l3Fag
Pokémon Sun & Moon are compatible with Pokémon Bank and Pokémon can be transferred to Sun and Moon from the Virtual Console games. It will also be possible to transfer Pokémon from Pokémon X & Y and ORAS, using Pokémon Bank. The games will be playable worldwide in 9 languages.
The official site has confirmed that Sun and Moon will arrive with “a new world, new Pokémon, and new adventures to discover”. New Pokémon and region/s are confirmed! In addition to this the press release for the UK specifically states that Sun and Moon are a “new generation of Pokémon game”.
For those with a keen eye: the trailer appears to tease a new bird Pokémon with a similar appearance to Fletchling.
Ah the article now says that new Pokemon and a new region are confirmed.
WHICH MEANS GEN 7 I LOVE IT
Also says new gen confirmed 😉
With all the excitement, I forgot with a new gen comes new starters lol. I really want grass/dragon, water/fairy and fire/fighting (jk fire/electric or anything else not done with starters yet).
Grass/Electric
Water/Bug
Fire/Fairy
I like those too. I really don’t mind the types they choose, so long as they haven’t been done yet with other starters.
Or pure types! I don’t like pure types so much 😛 Fire/Electric sounds like a really cool type though. Odd that it hasn’t been done
Pure types are actually likely if they stick with the theme of simplicity they said they were going with.
I just like more type coverage on my teams! >.<
Same here haha
No pure types please. Gen 4 is my favorite gen and one reason it is, are the dual typed starters. I love it, especially Empoleon.
Same! And two of them were new combos, which was sweet. Plus they just look epic
I know! In my opinion the starters got better with every gen (Charizard and gen 6 excluded, because Charizard is great and gen 6 really wasn’t).
Yeah, although I kinda have mixed feelings on the Gen 5 starters. I love Serperior though
Oh no. One of my favorite starters (if not my favorite) is Samurott. Serperior is great too, Emboar isn’t as great as the other two. I’m less of a fan of gen 2 and 3, although Feraligatr and Blaziken are also amazing.
I like Samurott, but I’ve never been too fond of its in-game models. They’re better now that it’s 3D though
I feel the same way. I remember when they were revealed, I actually hated it. Then the sprites came and I thought they looked weird. I became a fan when I saw all the fan artwork on the internet. Then XY came with their 3D models and I was so happy when I saw what they did with Samurott, because it finally looked good in-game.
It’s a pretty cool concept, actually. Wish some of the gen 6 starters had been executed that well..
I know… In my opinion Delphox and Chesnaught should have been completely different, I hate their design. Greninja on the other hand is the better starter in gen 6, but I still don’t feel comfortable with its weird tongue hahaha
They’re all pretty flawed in my opinion. It makes me sad because Fennekin/Braixen were really cool but then they just made Delphox boring and bland.
I couldn’t agree more. I thought Fennekin and Braixen were a huge step in the right direction for a fire starter. When Delphox was revealed, I just knew I wouldn’t be picking the fire starter.
Let’s just hope for better Pokemon this gen. As I already mentioned, I would just love a Grass/Ice, a Fire/Fairy and a Water/Ghost trio (even though I know GF will just use boring type combinations).
I want a Fire/Fairy Red Panda. I refuse to accept that Spinda is based on one
Well, seeing the name is a combination of spin and panda, I am afraid you have no choice but accepting it is.
But it’s so ugly and Red Pandas are so cute ;-;
I’d love Grass/Ice, Fire/Fairy and Water/Ghost or something.
I can’t wait! 😀 <3 I hope they will be revealed soon.
I’m hoping for the fire starter to be a goat. Maybe fire/electric 🙂
Same here! Any quadruped animal really. All the fire starters stand on two legs iirc
Technically yes. Typhlosion is shown down occasionally, but 99% of the time he’s on 2 legs
Grass/Flying; Fire/Ground, Water/Ghost
…and to differentiate them from existing same-type Pokemon, these will all be sweepers.
One of the things that I like speculating about is just the animals that they could be based off of. They usually follow a theme (Chespin is the only one that breaks a pattern). The Fire type follows the Chinese zodiac, grass type are USUALLY (stupid Chespin) reptiles, and the water type is based off an animal associated WITH water but does not exclusively live in water.
As for secondary typing, I don’t think they’ll stray much from types they’ve already done. I know that doesn’t meet fan expectations but they have a tendency to stick with types that are either most helpful (fighting, ground, etc.) or types that are at the same level strength-wise as fire, water, grass. Sadly, I think that means no dragon type ever in a starter, and a lot of other types people are speculating seem unlikely too–apart from electric.
Yeah, grass/dragon was wishful thinking on my part lol.
A grass/dragon is definitely something I want to see, since grass type is my favorite, but most likely not going to be in a starter–except for megas 😉
Looking back at the zodiac, and other people’s comments about wanting a quadrupedal fire type, please oh please give me a badass fire ram/sheep.
I want a Fire Bunny. Fire/Fairy final
A Bipedal Dolphin. Water fighting
A Koala grass type. Grass/Dark
I feel like a Dolphin should be Psychic since they’re so intelligent.
bipedal dolphine? ehhhh, I’ll need some art to see if it will look cool.
Although the Koala and bunny would be nice <3
I don’t think a Dolphin water starter would ever happen. Too many people have envisioned it as a fakemon already… Not only does it seem impractical, with all the fanart already around of one it would just look like fan pandering.
I think if they would find the ideal unique design tgey would do it. But yeah there are a lot of great Dolphin Fakemon. But how wouldn’t there be? Dolphins are great.
I love the idea of the fire/fairy bunny!
As for the other two, I guess they are a bit overdone by the fakemon community, which is a reason to believe GF won’t use those ideas.
I love bunnies and Bunneary was done so well (the evo not so much).
Es been awhile since I changed my profile pic (And awhile since I’ve been here) so I felt new Pokemon game, new pic :3
Wow it is beautiful! I did love your logo though, with the P and the E blended into each other.
Thanks <3 It was to celebrate the news of Mega Lopunny, that's how old it is xD
I think Chico made it, if I remember correctly.
Yeeeeeeeeeee lol
well kudos to you then 😉
May be Raffles Hotel in Singapore?
Could be! No fountain though.
My personal theory is the Lux Riviera (see pic below).
This is definetly going to a tropical region! I’m getting an island vibe
And yes hopefully there is some type of connection with Kali’s, because I don’t feel like they really wrapped up generation 6 the right way. But gen7!!! Let’s do this!! I want an awesome fire starter!
Milotic and Flygon were briefly shown in this direct…just sayin’ >.>
I THOUGHT THE SAME THING IT’S A SIGN
It is!! They had to have heard our cries!
Okay so what if they putting an emphasis on vehicles what if And it’s a big what if you can have the first pokemon in your party follow and they ride in the back of the truck…..dun dun DUN!
That’d be pretty cool 🙂 I’m really hoping they render all pokemon for surfing and flying. That needs to be done
Anyone tried translating any of the text in the video yet? Like on the concept images to see if it reveals the function of the cars in game?
I dunno about the others, butwhen I tried to get a good view of the Japanese, it was kind of far off and hard to read.
Then again, even if I did get a good view, I probably wouldn’t know a good amount of it, since I am still learning Japanese.
I can get that done for you if you’d like?
Yes please, I’d love some more info on these games!
Yes 😀
Slowly… the PokéJungle veterans… shall return.
Hiiii~! Gen 7 hype!!
Howdyyy!
GEN 7 HYPPPEEEEE! 😀
Well this is exciting!! They may have not shown any footage, but there was some interesting concept art shown as well as that new flying type! I feel bad for Zygarde for getting the shaft in the games, but if this is a new gen I’m not complaining hahaha
He could be a post game chapter like Rayquaza!
I suppose, but If this really is a new gen I feel like that would b weird.Either way I’m intrigued by the phrase “It all comes together…”. In what way do these games encompass all the other games? Conceptually? Regionally?
I don’t know but it’s exciting 🙂 I wonder if we’ll get news in the next corocoro. Probably some silhouettes.
It is a new gen. It has already been confirmed 😉
Like straight up confirmed?
gen 2 was a new gen also 🙂
Could be that we go to Kalos and have an arc there, who knows?
I haven’t even seen the mascot legendaries yet but I’m almost certain I will get Pokemon Moon. How about you guys?
Both, but will play Moon first.
I’ll be getting Moon and my brother will probably get Sun.
You’re lucky you have a sibling who plays Pokemon. Trading is so much easier.
Both 😛 But my fav starter will be in Moon, maybe :3 Depends on what legendary I like more.
I’ll get both of them, but I will play moon first.
I will let my decision depend on the mascots.
Thats wise I’m just too damn excited lol.
Not sure if this is inappropriate to post or not, but who’s going to start abbreviating it as Pokemon S&M……..
For the first time I may have to avoid abbreviating the games bc of THAT! hahaha
At least Sun and Moon aren’t terribly inconvenient to say as opposed to Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire.
Hey, ORAS es easily to say.
That’s why the abbreviation was necessary there. Here it isn’t, so we can just say sun and moon.
I’ll still do SM, cause wynaut? :3
I do SM too.
Wait what?
This is true hahaha
I have no idea how to solve this problem (if it’s a problem at all; it’s pretty funny). MS is also not possible I guess, because of the disease multiple sclerosis.
I’ll just do Pokemon SM without the and 🙂
… bro you haven’t been on this site in YEARS 0-o
Heeeeeeeeeey.
It’s been 3,000 years ;-;
*descends from the heavens holding a giant flower*
… I feel like I should actually make an account on this commenting system rather than continually posting as guest.
I know, me too. I was in some dimension that didn’t have new Pokémon hype, but I’m back now! ;D
I’ll be sad if secret bases don’t return, even though I highly doubt they will. Blissey bases were so nice ;(
No need for secret basses when you have Personal vehicles!!
Yeah but it was cool having your own little gym :/
Now you have your own little MOBILE gym lol.
If we can drive I hope I can run people over
Nope your vehicle has automated detection and wont let you get that close lol.
Boo.
Here’s the firetruck earthen mentioned.
*cough* pretty sure I mentioned that first *cough*
I never saw
It is okay, I forgive you.
In the picture with the two people in the green truck it has furfrou and Machamp in the back
I can also see a Wobuffet.
yepp i see its smirk face now also haha
I really hope GameFreak put a 6v6 option in battle spot this time around doubt it tho.
SO! New Gen, new starters! If you didn’t know, each Fire-type starter is based on the Chinese zodiac. So far we have Charmander representing the dragon, Cyndaquil representing the rat, Torchick representing the rooster, Chimchar representing the monkey, Tepig representing the pig and Fennekin representing the dog. The zodiac animals left are the sheep, horse, snake, rabbit, tiger and ox.
Which Chinese zodiac animal would you guys like to see as the next Fire-type starter? I’d LOVE for it to be a tiger!
Oh I would really like the Tiger mmmmm yes please or the ox
I’d love an ox, a tiger, a rabbit or a horse. Luckily this means I have a high chance of being satisfied.
Horse may be unlikely though. Rapidash already exists.
My money’s on tiger, too.
A fire fox existed before Fennekin, yet Fennekin happened (which was a disappointing starter).
Ah that makes sense. All bets are off, then!
I still love Fennekin <3 I just don't care for Delphox as much, but I grew to love it, in a way.
No, no. Delphox is awesome. Stahp it!
Especially shiny Delphox!
I will admit shiny Delphox es beautiful <3 I really need to get one
I love the shiny Fennekin evolutionary line as a male, especially Delphox. It’s more of a warlock color for it. I had one named Gintsune which was a combination of gin (Japanese for silver) and kitsune (Japanese for fox). However, I came up with a way better name for it: Silmagus (silver + magus, meaning sorcerer). But, it was too late as it was traded to me. I’ll get a new chance with Pokémon Moon!
Nice <3 Loving the nickname, I'd probably do something similar for mine. (Not stealing from yours of course ^^ )
Delphoxs design is so tamed. They really should’ve have took about 4 steps further. A lot of the fan art really nailed it but gamed real kinda dropped the ball by not going the extra mile with the witch/sourcerer look
Oh, you mean go the Digimon route?
Nah… Its simplicity is lovely.
Feeling tiger, or snake, those would be awesome <3
Imagine a Fire/Poison snake starter…
I like that a lot.
That double ground weaknesses though. It’d be awesome.
I don’t care. It just sounds too awesome.
Levitate!
LOL TRIPLE TYPES FIRE/POISON/FLYING
What if though? Pokemon would be really confusing.
I already hate the idea of triple types. They won’t introduce it, because how would they add new types to old Pokemon? Just doesn’t sound right to me.
It’s also a joke.
A hovering snake? Hahaha
Yeah it’s…er…coming out of a basket and stuff..
<3 Aw yeah <3
Ok NOW we’re talking. That’s an idea I could totally get behind as long as it’s evolution aren’t just really basic snake designs like the final evolution of the grass snake starter.
I didn’t know that. Ox would be sweet.
I brought this up earlier! I would love a sheep/ram. I can imagine it being adorable in its beginning stages and turning into this huge badass tank with huge horns. Fire/steel or Fire/Ground maybe??
That would be amazing, sheep are my favourite animals
I once created a sheep fire starter which was based of a “meteor” and it was Fire/Flying.
That sounds fucking sick. Do you have a picture of it?
You should refresh. I added a pic to my comment 🙂
That fire starter is like the sickest thing ever. I want that to be real so bad.
Thanks a lot! 🙂
Wow! I love all of your starters! They look really cool! You’re great at concept design!
Thanks so much! I have a lot more designs (which are really old, but who cares) on boredx.deviantart.com
OX OX OX OX OX
Snake seems like the easiest to interpret into a fire monster. I worry what they’ll do to its evolutions though.
Tiger also seems like a strong contender if they’re able to nail the design as well as getting its evolutions right.
The rabbit seems likely too, but seeing as we already have so many other rabbit pokes, I’m not to crazy about another one.
Character customization… any chance or inkling of it returning? <3
Game Freak, please!
Hoping it will <3
I would love to pick a traainer type and dress up as that as a kid.
I’d be surprised if it didn’t. It makes the games more inclusive of different races
And if the trucks means now we can have professions, like fireman or anything like this AND we could drive these trucks?
This is so exciting, I screamed when I saw the vehicles, so cool 😀
Hey, long time no see. I remember arguing with you about whether Slurpuff or Aromatisse was better lol.
lol, I don’t remember that but it sounds like something I would do 😛
So hype for this, crazy insane seeing all the old PJN folks here, love y’all.
Man. I hope the formula changes. The same starter types, same 8 badges, the same elite 4. And evil team. It grows tiresome. Here’s to hoping they mix it up a bit. After 20 years…I hope something changes.
I stil love this formula, but side quests couldn’t hurt.
Yea, glad im not the only one.i actually love the formula, iprefer it overpretty much every game
Same <3 If it changes too much, would it even be Pokemon anymore?
It’s still Pokemon. I love it dearly. I just want something different to make it feel different than past games. Don’t get me wrong. I’m buying this at midnight. I would just like something new 🙂
Yeah, I know, some changes would be nice. But I doubt it would drastically change it so much.
Even just different starter types from the basic fire, water, and grass would be great. I don’t see them changing much though. And that’s okay
“If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” It’s a winning formula imo but I agree there should be more included in the games.
I agree. And I am still a sicker for it. But if you do 8 gymss again. They should do it based on stats rather than type. Make it challenging. Like speed gym, cute gym, strength gym, ancient Pokemon gym, heavy gym etc. Keep the formula, but put a spin on it.
That’d be a great way to add variety. They’ll probably do this in future.
I can only hope. Or they can keep the main series games…and take a risk on something new. I would love that.
I HAVE BEEN SAYING THIS FOR A DECADE! Why do gyms have to be solely based on TYPES ? Why not a heavy gym, or a rare gym, speed, dark type, scary, cute, A TRIPLE BATTLE GYM, a double battle gym. How about a gym where you have to team up with a cpu player and battle two gym leaders in a double battle. Or even a gym filled with weather conditions! I’m just throwing shit at the wall. But you get the point. Some creativity toward one of the most core elements of the game would be extremely delightful
I agree in part. I mean, I also do love the formula. I just think that there has to be post-game stuff. It’s a bit disheartening not to have goals after the elite 4 etc. It’s why I support the idea of it being like Johto and Kanto.
I think that’s why gold and silver are still the best games. Because you could go back. Every other games doesn’t offer as epic of a post game
HGSS are definitely better than original G/S though.
Yes absolutely. But I am the old guy that played the originals and they blew me away.
Anyone else considering wolves as the legendaries to go with the Norse myths of Hati and Skoll?
Someone brought them up last night. Very possible. But I’m leaning towards South and Central America
I’m gonna guess Spain, just cause’
Okay fine be that way
Someone said Middle East the other day. Which would be awesome.
that’d be a great touch!
I’m sorryyyyyy
You mean like Inti and Quilla? You make me hope for dragon legendaries now because of Yu-Gi-Oh…
I still think it’ll be a Wolf and maybe a Hare.
As in sort of chasing each other through the sky?
That’d be really interesting.
Isn’t Garm apart of that myth, too?
Yes! I wonder how to include it tho?
Ha! Tpld you guys this was real…
We all knew it was real from the start.
If it wasn’t real, well…We probably shouldn’t think of that.
Even though it says new region i bet kalos will be apart of it. And cheers for new pokemon!!!
Yeah, I think so too <3 Hey Menacing :3
Hiiii
It’s been awhile 😀
The new Pokemon basically looks like a Celebi with feet.