May Pokémon Sun & Moon Information Reveal

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The hour has come; we’re about to learn more about the next generation of Pokémon games coming to the Nintendo 3DS: Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon. Below we’ll be providing a text version of what is shown in the video (likely a livestream). Please remember that you must refresh the site to see any updates. UPDATE: A new official mini-site for Pokémon Sun & Moon has been launched here. 

We will be embedding the video above so you can watch it right here while “live commenting” your thoughts below or watch it on the Japanese Pokémon YouTube account! Here’s what we’ve learned:

  • Grass starter is Rowlet; “Grass Quill Pokémon” w/ ability Overgrow. Also knows new low-level Grass-type attack “Leafage” that is available from when you receive it
  • Fire starter is Litten; “Fire Cat Pokémon” w/ ability Blaze
  • Water starter is Popplio; “Sea Lion Pokémon” w/ ability Torrent
  • Alola Region
  • Release date is November 18 in NA/JP and November 23 in EU

Japanese CM:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2r0_F-_ClcQ

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  3. STARTERS
    I think it is refreshing how the colors of the starters are mixing it up a bit as well. We have a mostly tan grass starter and mostly black fire starter. Though, part of me wishes there were most of the original colors present, it is also maybe a refreshing change. It’s hard not to notice that these starters are so different from previous starters and is definitely a break in the mold.

    POPPLIO
    I LOVE Popplio!!!! I think I found my new overall favorite starter! It’s literally the cutest Pokemon I have ever seen. It has never been such an easy choice picking my starting pokemon. Just look at its little ball nose, cone nose, fin-paws, frilled color, and little smile! I seriously want one right now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Evolution: Please do not get a “tough” evolution, I will be happy with a cute circus clown or an elegant circus performer. Though, I do see some form of physical performer, and therefore I predict (maybe water/fighting).

    LITTEN
    This is an interesting direction for a fire starter. It’s pretty hilarious how Litten (which is an amazing name) has a little fire spike when it attacks similar to when cats hiss or are nervous. This is a bad little kitty for sure. (fire/dark typing confirmed).

    Evolution: Is a Cereberus evolution too much to ask?!?! The coloring makes it pretty obvious it will evolve into a fire/dark type, but I think of Cereberus particularly with fire and darkness.

    ROWLET
    It is a funny little gizmo. I like his little bowtie and blank expression. As the grass quill pokemon I think he is a studious pokemon that will take little notes on his bark. I love the idea of a grass owl because of “paper” books. I am thinking (grass/psychic) type to go with that knowledge?

    Evolution: I think he will see books, knowledge, and writing as theme. Therefore, I see him as being a studious owl with a little grass mask that appear like glasses or a monocle. [Grass/Psychic]

    Matchup Predictions: There will be two opposing type triads.
    Grass ——> Fire —> Water
    Psychic <—- Dark <— Fighting

    Also, the Moon Legendary is a beautiful use of the lunar eclipse in the design. This is also in the contending for new favorite legendary, but I think that Cresselia will always be my favorite. Now I have two moon legendaries that are so vastly different that I am 100% satisfied with this darker elegant design.

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        • I agree^.

          It would have been nice to see another starter apart from grass getting a dual type… Like Litten could have been fire dark from the get go

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          • I don’t think we should be flinging dual first stage Pokemon willy nilly
            Bulbasaur gets a pass because gen one but Rowlet can do so because of its avinoid species

    • I also think it’s great that all three starters seem to have a following similar in strength and numbers. Based on what I’m seeing in different social media, popplio has the smallest vocal fanbase. But all three are appealing to me. Heck, this is the first time I’ve ever decided to pick the grass starter. And that’s with a 4x ice weakness.

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  7. When are we getting Coro Coro? They may give peices of new info. Is it too much to hope they’ll reveal the legendary names and types before next month?

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  9. I was working the entire day and stopped to watch the reveal haha.

    Finally now I can comment. I actually like the starters.

    Admittedly when I first saw them I was shocked they looked so different to what I expected. But then as I saw more I started getting a better understanding of them.

    Personally I will be using the water starter Popplio on my main Sun. But I shall also use the others on my second game Moon.

    The Legends are beautiful. A fierce lion wolf for Sun as I predicted and a really magestic lunar Pokémon for Moon. Well done on them I say.

    All in all the Tropical Region Alola looks gorgeous and seems full of history. One thing I will say is I’m convinced they are keeping more of the region from us and this is just about 23rds of it. That it its very rich in content 😀

    I’m pleasantly surprised by this and I’m really pumped for these now 😀

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    • The bit of the region we have seen is probably about 1/4th of it as it only has 4/5 towns/cities. I expect this will be an island hopping region and that like Hawaii, there could be loads of islands but anything up to 8 main islands. The one we have seen sort of resembles the main island of Hawaii. It looks like it could hold 2….3 at a push Gyms which leave 5 or 6 for other islands.

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  10. In this battle vs the “rival” he is using the starter that is weak to yours….could this mean that this is the nice one and there will be a Blue/Silver type of rival with the other starter that we meet later?

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  11. I know this has been debated before but now that people know solrock and lunatone aren’t the box mascots (I never understood the theory that they would be become the legendaries– hopefully it was a joke I wasn’t getting) but anyways, what part, if any, do you think they will play in the new games? I’m thinking version exclusives but opposite (so lunatone would be in sun, etc.) and that maybe the bad guys would use it. I’m thinking the plot might have something to do with an eclipse so the sun bad guys having a moon Pokemon would make sense.

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  13. Whose everyone picking? And for those of us getting each version, what 2 starters? I’m kinda torn… I started off really liking Popplio and Litten but Rowlett could be a monster…

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  14. I’m wondering what we’ll be seeing for final evo designs. The last three generations have all had very thoughtful and well executed overarching design motifs (regardless of how I felt about individual designs). I’m curious what this gen will bring. Popplio feels like it might have a clown or performer motif so I’m wondering if the through line will have something to do with that. Maybe a circus motif? Ring leader rowlet with its leaf bow tie, popplio clown/acrobat, and litten who knows… Maybe a play on animal tamer or fortune teller with those eyes… Thoughts?

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  17. Finding legendary in temples r far better than finding them in building,lab or HQ but I prefer finding them in nature habitat ….I didn’t know which on should I choose ,usually I pick the red side but this time I am kinda Skeptical.
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    • So the symbols for both Sun and Moon are in there… The Moon legend is at night and the Sun legend is during the day… What do we think this means? Can both be obtained in the versions or are they version exclusives? Why have both symbols present?

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      • Probably the same reason Dialga and Palkia were both brought up, or Kyogre and Groudon. Probably one or the other based on the versiom. I don’t care. These games are gorgeous.

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    • I’m having the same issue… I always go with the more majestic, regal elegant Pokemon- usually the ‘light side’, so that’s Ho Oh, Reshiram, and of course Xerneas… But I also love the concept of the moon, and the mystique of night. But, based of the gameplay, I prefer solgaleo’s design! Just because it looks better formed and more original. The way it’s signature move looks also amazing. But Lunaala looks gorgeous in the box art, but it’s face is so small so people don’t notice the little eye lash and stars on its head, which are my favourite features. Also, it’s move is just a copy of oblvion wing… Maybe I’ll begin to like it more if I see the battle animation is as awesome as the box art and if it’s part fairy type. But yeah, this is problematic for me.

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          • But would that show up in its game model? Would they zoom in on its face in the battle or something?

          • I don’t like it’s leg area or the massive round bone things round it’s wings. Why is it yellow bone it should be silver. And why doesn’t it’s whole body glow blue when it’s using that move, it’s head looks awkward

          • it didn’t have legs by the way hahaha……yellow r suitable for it …yellow color and violate color like red and green and black and white it contrast by each other but they complete each other .

          • That’s the issue with it for me the lack of legs. But yellow, red, orange are colours I associate with Solgaleo and the sun. Lunaala is silver, purple, white blue etc,..

  20. I was thinking, what if Litten evolves into a Saber tooth tiger, but it’s Fire/Rock instead of Dark, which is more fitting. However, it would fit in the triad. Grass/Flying, Water/Fighting, and Fire/Rock.

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  21. The game looks exceptionally well done thus far! The graphics have vastly improved including the in-game figures and the little nuances incorporated such as NPCs reacting to your movements and actions, the movements of the Pokemon in-battle, and the overall environmental design. The region itself looks to be immensely vibrant and brimming with a rich, in-depth lore much like that of DPP! I cannot wait until we receive more information! Features such as character customization seem to be returning so that’s always a plus! I feel like this will be the most adventurous Pokemon game yet with the island traveling mechanic, exploring the seas, and traversing through a plethora of different terrains! #HYPE

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  22. ~ HOPES:
    – Litten, a Fire/Dark or Fire/Rock saber-toothed tiger or a fiery tiger with flaming spikes protruding out from its body acting as a shield of sort
    – Rowlet, a Grass/Flying giant, majestic warrior/studious/wise owl with a leaf helmet and very much like Staraptor
    – Popplio, a Water/Psychic or Water sea clown lion
    – A town built around the side of a mountain and a Flying-type gym located at the peak
    – A city/town located under water and is protected by a dome of sort and a Water-type gym leader that is female
    – A bridge/landmass that connects one of the “islands” to Kalos

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  23. The descriptions put in Pokemon site are really good. They give these Pokemon a character.

    I loved Rowlet’s simple design and u wot m8 pose. “It has a habit of turning its head in battle to face its Trainer and receive instructions.” how lovely <3

    Litten spitting fiery fur balls and changing its fur with blaze sounds cool. "Logical but also passionate, Litten always remains coolheaded and doesn't show its emotions on the surface." describing me <3

    I didn't like the concept of Pooplio. It reminds me those tortured animals in sea worlds 🙁

    Sun legend looks like Mega Pyroar, it has the same kanji design in its mane. But it's not a problem for me, there are thousands of animals in real world which happen to look like one another. Are we going to get three fire cats in a row?

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  24. I still cant believe this are the starters we got! I mean they grew on me rather quickly but certainly havent expected those 3.
    Chespin had a dark color scheme last season and now we get a full bright one. Half flying type. Stunner!
    Fennekin last gen really light happy colors, this gen Litten dark colors, mysterious very slim .
    Popplio complete contrast again, Froakie seemed fast , agile light. Popplio seesm NOT!

    Really well done. avoiding to be repetitive. Really excited to see them in the anime.

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  25. Well, I’m in love with Kukui…

    In other words, I’m definitely picking Litten because I’m a sucker for a cute cat, and I’m hoping for a jungle cat evolution (please no big cats; I want something leaner) And the region looks absolutely stunning. I’m really looking forward to exploring it for Kukui. 🙂

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