Alolan Rattata/Raticate and Snorlium Z Announced!

Alolan Rattata has just been announced in today’s 3DS Direct. The Dark/Normal-type Rattata has a new appearance and changed after Gumshoos was introduced to control the Rattat popuation. Alolan Raticate are said to lead groups of Rattata. Alolan Rattata has the Ability Gluttony/Hustle. Alola

Some Pokémon have their own Z-Moves. For example Alolan Raichu can use Stoked Sparksurfer. In addition to this a special Munchlax download was announced. The Munchlax will be available to Sun & Moon players and will arrive with the Snorlium Z item that allows Snorlax to use the Z-Move Pulverizing Pancake. The Munchlax will also know the moves Hold Back and Happy Hour.

Players in Japan can receive 12 Quick Balls if they download a digital version of the game to their 3DS, or a Snorlax TCG game if they purchase the retail version of the game.