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.
I know this is a small feature, most likely won’t return, but I would LOVE if the medal system came back from B2W2. I love doing after game achievements so much, it feels like there is more to do
I actually also really liked the habitat list system from B2W2 as well (which was reintroduced in the form of the DexNav in ORAS, I suppose)
Omg that too!! I love being able to tell if I found everything or not the DexNav was so awesome
Considering Cynthia’s liking for tropical areas, maybe this region is where she’s from…? I know, I’m just profusely picking the short end of the straw by now… XD
She better not, she needs to keep herself locked in the Champion room, like every other champion
The only champions I ever cared for were Cynthia, Steven, and Alder.
I only have a few more core Pokemon games to own before I “catch them all”. Ruby, Sapphire, Leafgreen, Diamond, Pearl and SoulSilver are all of them. I’m going to make it my new goal, in honor of Pokemon’s 20th anniversary, to complete this collection before Sun and Moon release.
Soul Silver might be pretty hard/expensive to get. Last time I checked, it (along with Heart Gold and Emerald), were comparatively priced pretty high. I guess if it’s used, it’ll be a lot cheaper, though.
Yeah I know :/ I’m going to do it in phases though. Probably one of these games per month for the next 6 months. There’s no way I would get them all at once.
I wonder if you have a Dad in this game…
Remember when Junichi said that Pokémon Sun + Moon would take all of what Pokemon’s offered so far and combinemake use of it into the new games…. Well
Both the Sun + Moon control different things.
Sun – Seasons
Moon – Tides
Then we have Lunar and Solar eclipse’s.
But then we have the Moon affecting Tides and gravity causing lanj and sea conflicts.
The Sun+ Moon affects Seasons So this could mean that Pokémon Sun could have a much heavier focus on the Spring and Summer Seasons . While Pokémon Moon is heavily focused on Autumn and Winter.
I have a BIG FEELING that lunar and Solar eclipses will play a part in the story. Causing the Sun to be blocked out or the Moon being blocked out can be devastating for the ecosystem if done for a prolonged period of time.
I definitely agree with everything you’ve said here. That story sounds pretty awesome, actually. Almost Team Galactic-esque. Lots of people think that Pokemon Eclipse would be the assumed third game, but I don’t think we’re going to get third versions any more.
Thanks. I’m glad 3rd versions are done. Don’t get me wrong I loved them but this new unpredictable style is FAR BETTER IMO 🙂
Would love this and ties in perfectly with Zygarde and Kalos. The reason for the war hundreds of years ago between Kalos and this new region could have been due to an incident where the Sun/Moon were blocked out and people fought for food or whatever.
I hope it was a good first impression haha
LOL! It was. 😀
Good haha
🙂 I don’t remember exactly what we talked about but your verbiage had been really nice and gave off a really kind vibe! I guess that’s why your peers and elders underscore the importance of character and representation over what you say you did and do.
Ahh that’s so nice thanks haha 🙂
That’s true as a science …sometimes myth didn’t agree with science the sumerians think the moon is the responsible for plants growing , raining ,feminine and as u said tides that’s mean it’s a water symbol.
TIDES?! Maybe we’ll finally have a Water Bearer Pokemon! 😀
Interesting, it would also involve Zygarde, since it balances the ecosystem, so there’s the tie-in there.
That’s what I meant. Everything links together 🙂
If the season thing is the case I’m totally sold on Moon version.
Told myself I would catch every Shiny Legendary in Omega Ruby before the new games were released.
Not living up to that right now. And now I have a time limit.
Well crap, now I have to!
Wasn’t Machamp able to learn Fissure in Red/Blue? And since you can transfer pokemon from Red/Blue to Sun/Moon.. No Guard Machamp w/ Fissure new meta?
Yeah, I said that a while ago but there will be limitations to what’s transferable 🙂
Have they officially stated the limitations on what’s transferrable?
Lol as I stated Earlier Fissure has a set accuracy
In Gen I, right? But I’ve read that abilities like No Guard completely ignore OHKO moves’ accuracies, unless they change that in Sun/Moon which they’re free to do since it is possible that it’s a new gen
Well For starters Abilities don’t exist until gen 3
And OHKO moves are always have a set accuracy, trust me, if not Fissure Machamp would already have been popular
Yeah I knew that, but wouldn’t abilities be added onto a Pokemon upon transferring from R/B to S/M? And my guess as to why no one uses Fissure Machamp is that it’s illegal, since it’s only available in Gen I and you are unable to transfer Pokemon from Gen I to the lastest games up until this point
True, but Sorry it has a set accuracy
hold upppppppppp, I think you actually may be correct, I think No guard would work
Yup, read it off Bulbapedia haha but yeah it’s likely they’ll change how No Guard works in Sun and Moon. Unless they forget.. *cough* Steel Wing Elgyem
Yes never mind you are correct My bad, It would in fact work, Im sorry. But my guess the mach amp would have guts ability not No Guard.
Yeah, but since Ability Capsules are now a thing.. No one is safe from ScarfChamp haha
I find it interesting that they didn’t give a release month for these games yet. For both XY and ORAS, they said what month we would see them from the first time they were revealed. Maybe they haven’t quite come to a decision yet.
Which is good, deadlines can be bad
Highly possible that the games are still in the mid-stages of development
Hopefully we don’t have another Johto 2.0 in the literal sense…
All this talk about the environment, the Sun/Moon, and how flowers fit into the equation is compelling and is like a puzzle you know you can solve because of its simplicity but because of the many variables in play, it’s still immensely adversarial to put your fingers on it. HYPE!
Oh yeah! I forgot about the flowers…hmmm…I thought about this before, but I thought, maybe the country the region is based on has a lot of gardens? I looked some nearby European countries that could fit, and the one I thought fi the best was Spain, considering the architecture we see, so HYPEEEE
As for the question, I’ll definitely be buying Pokemon Moon because that sounds so ethereal and captivating! And… I like feminine things! 😀 XD
Wat they mean by holiday 2016 is this suppose to be a certain date or it’s an english issue for me ?
the holiday season, so basically any time between September and the end of December.
Do I know you?
lol uh, i don’t think so. maybe?
haha uh, i don’t know. maybe?
Since tomorrow is the anniversary, think there’ll be a snippet of something? Sorry but my hype level is over 9000 right about now haha
It’s already the anniversary in Japan so highly unlikely but we can hope!
It is almost 11 AM in Japan so there is still time.
I’m literally convulsing as it is… MORE, I WANT MORE!
Like hopes for mega flygon lol
Nice name.
Also I hope so too. I’d think they would bomb us with information on the anniversary.
Thanks!
YES I GOT THE FROSLASS BADGE YES!
Not that likely but considering the Moon/Sun theme, could we possibly get Zodiac based Pokémon? Constellations are visible at night but these twelve are on the sun’s eliptic so it’d sort of fit both? I know we already got a Leo and Taurus, for example, but GF has repeatedly used the same based animals for different Pokémon? Just living the dream while we’re out in the dark. I would LOVE a centaur Pokémon.
I would kind of hate it, but Zodiac Unknowns?
I was never fond of Unknowns so I’d hate it too lol
Ooooo that would be sweet <3 Then again, I know that there is an Unova zodiac, although some don't reflect the signs.
Guys so what if the Team E referenced in XY and ORAS is actually Team Eclipse!!! It makes sense because pokemon Sun and Pokemon Moon!! So maybe the Team E will be here. My friend told me this btw XD
Link: http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/792673-pokemon-omega-ruby/71677951
And there is a team I apparently. What could that be?
Hey Silver 😀
Percy 😀 Good to see you!
Good to see you too :3 How’s it going?
I really want them to bring back the 2 teams thing with Team Solar and Team Lunar. Dreams.
How do flowers tie into SM???? Please someone think of the flowers.
I made a reply with the flowers thing, but one day I thought about the flowers clue, and I was thinking maybe the country the region is based on has a lot of flowers/lots of gardens. I don’t remember all the ones that had a potential (keep in mind, I searched nearby countires to France), but the one that has a lot of gardens that has a similar architecture/feel is Spain, so maybe it’s something to keep in mind? I dunno.
This…you must watch this, it’s a great idea for a plot
https://youtu.be/dcLi_3mZTyw
It is interesting, but there are a TON of moon and sun gods and goddess in every culture. Maybe they are making it worldwide but taking in details fromn most of them? I dunno.
And I feel it would be a step backward to focus on Japan and not worldwide. There was a tribute in XY at the credits that showed how connected we are. I feel it would go back on that, in a way. I understand focusing on a domestic audience, but I feel they can do that without focusing back on Japan in the new region/mythology.
But that’s my two cents.
Can’t wait to see a food goddess barf fish in SM
I finally had the time to come and watch this and I do like the idea a lot! Even if I’m quite wanting to believe the Hawaii theory. Either way, thank you so much for letting me know about it! I appreciate it.
As part of the implied improved graphics that will come with the 7th generation, I think we should raise our expectations even more. Could we see 3D throughout the entire game, like every other 3DS game is able to manage? I’d say that’s almost a certainty. If they could somehow pull off 60fps at the same time, we’d have some amazing-looking content.
Actually, I looked back at the direct for something, and I saw the disclaimer after the video that said ‘Game is in 2D, certain areas are in 3D’, so yeah
Oh my god. You’re busting my chops, Game Freak.
Maybe they really can’t at this time. I’m just hoping battles with 3D aren’t laggy, and they add more stuff for 3D, I guess.
Isn’t that the same for other 3DS pokemon games?
Yeah, but they wouldn’t say that if it was all 3D
Ah, I misinterpreted.
The 3D is actually the same from X/Y and OR/AS. It’s only in special areas, events, and in battles. I rather there be a lack of 3D in the overworld for better graphics. I do doubt the arrival of 60FPS, the 3DS wouldn’t handle that. I feel like the game would run better on the New 3DS XL.
I’m fired up for the idea of a Red Hot Ox Starter
(My naming skills ain’t what they used to be)
Pyrox Fire
Tempaurus Fire/Ground
Infernox Fire/Ground
They are my kin with a frothing temper, when they get so worked up their body reaches temperature over 200 Degrees, Once angered they run rampant burning everything in their path
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjtl6MY7UEo
Such glorious music for a typing game.
That reminds me. You guys should really play Pokemon Altair and Sirius. It’s such a good game even though it’s a rom hack. HEre’s the gym leader theme
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWyvKNrR750
Hey all, I’m sorry if this has already been asked elsewhere, but who are the three pokemon in the green truck/ute? The one in the foreground is furfrou, the one behind it is Wobbuffet, but what’s the tall pokemon? It kinda looks like either Hawlucha (possible Hawlucha evo, I’m 99% certain Hawlucha itself is too short) or Machoke/Machamp.
I think it looks like Machamp with it’s arms crossed.
Yeah, after looking closely at it, and comparing it to Hawlucha and Machamp’s official art, it looks more like Machamp. Shame, I’d like to see Hawlucha get an evolved form
I think the GameXplain analysis said it was Machamp, Furfrou and Wobbuffet.
I think wurmple uses action replay powersaves.
That cheat
Oh wow this is real
is your rock comfortable to live in?
I wonder if you will be able to go into space? That would be a cool way to get from place to place.