A new Japanese trailer was released today showcasing all that has been revealed about Sun & Moon so far! The trailer shows very little notable, new gameplay but it does confirm that Professor Oak’s cousin known as Nariya Ookido, is in the game! Tanner and more mullet-er than his famous cousin, he’s in the Alola Region studying the Alolan forms.
In other news, the next batch of Sun & Moon info is coming September 14th at 10am JST! As usual, we’ll be here to cover anything that will be revealed!
[UPD] The Official English Pokémon site has updated and has confirmed that Oak’s cousin is known as Samson Oak.
I believe the text implies that he’s in the region to research the Alola forms, correct?
That is correct.
I don’t think it’s the same Oak tho. At least not based on what Serebii is reporting
I hope it is. That’d be stupid if it wasn’t.
Unless he has a mysterious black brother I don’t think so.
???? ikr
Correct!
Serebii is reporting that he isn’t the same Oak. Is it confirmed that he is in Fact professor Oak from Kanto?
Cuz I would find it absolutely hilarious if this oak was himself an “Alolan” form lmaooo
We can’t really say for sure, but I’d bet that he’s a relative of some sort.
I dunno, they have the same name though… “オーキド”
http://imgur.com/YuxkkN1
Prof Oak is Dr Yukinari Okido, so it could just be a relation. Note he doesn’t have any sort of title in the video, so if it is the same Oak, he’s retired.
So do all Nurse Joys tho… I’m pretty sure it is Samuel Oak but I’d find it pretty funny if it was like an “Alolan [form]” (read family member) of professor oak since he’s studying Alola Forms lol
He could very easily be an Oak, but not Samuel Oak.
I hope that Oak doesn’t become a new officer Jenny nurse joy type character. :$
Alolan Oak confirmed. These are some of my thoughts from the last article. The customization in this game has heavily expanded from X/Y. I like the increase in male styles. Also, the areas in this game just look amazing! Lastly, did anyone notice the Trial Captains doing the Z-Move poses? I believe that they will be the ones who gives you the Z-Crystal after you defeat them and beat their trial. rf.
I still want to battle them though. 😛
Could just be dancing.
Then again, is there much difference between the two?
If the trial captains do indeed teach the Z move dances then there will definitely be 16 of them.
The only thing new is his tan (rf)
https://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s–nRu97FWc–/c_scale,fl_progressive,q_80,w_800/yzi4pheuddm0mxiltcae.png
Look at that popped collar! Oak was always the cool professor.
It’s Alolan Professor Oak.
WHAT IF THERE IS A 3RD EVIL TEAM THAT DISGUISES AT PROFESSOR OAK AND THIS GUY IS THE LEADER?
http://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/square_small/16/164924/2351117-imposter_professor_oak.jpg
GRAMPFSAE
GRAMPS AF
IT ALL COMES TOGETHER
GRAMPS AS F**K
Is that an acronym of all the evil teams?
Galactic Rocket Aqua Magma Plasma Skull Aether Flare?
Yeah
GRAMPS AFF
It’s GRAMPFSA. That means the Pfsadre of tu Pfsadre
F GRAMPS
F GRAMPAS
SCANDALOUS
GRAMPAS. Flare was horrible, so it shouldn’t count…
The flair is inherent. Oak got dat flare
Flare gun that displays: GRAMPAS
That could be happened just if I the game director.
https://aznbadger.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/head-explode.jpg
what gross lol
What is that thing?
mind blown
Plot twist: The game is set 50 years post X/Y and that’s actually Gary Oak.
Lol. I’d finally get the Blue cameo I’ve wanted.
Plot twist: Sun and Moon reboot the series and now Prof Oak is black.
Gotta have racial diversity.
Marlon is actually black this time around
Still the worst gym leader though
You misspelled best.
He would’ve fit in better in the first BW
He couldn’t have been a Water user though because of Cress. Besides, he gave importance to Humilau and the best location ever- the Marine Tube!
It would’ve looked much better in 3ds graphics though.
Yeah, but his whole morality thing like, “You sure youre doing the right thing” Doesn’t fit B2W2. Team Plasma just did a terrorist attack, I think the player is in the clear there
“I’m gonna be devil’s advocate cause I’m an edgy little bitch lololol.”
I can see that, but I think it was more emphasizing questioning your morals in general, like the Plasma sect that split off. I don’t think he was referring to that event specifically (unless I’m remembering wrong).
But still, it isn’t very relevant to that situation. Besides that, he really interupts the flow of gameplay. Let’s get team Plasma! But first, get yaself a badge sonny
I didn’t like him.
yeah we only got like…..3-4 black guys
Lenora, Iris (maybe?), Grant, who else?
Marlon is half black.
But his feet.
That’s why I said half black.
*tanned
I think it’s a deep tan.
could be one hell of a sock tan
Brock
I don’t think Japan has a whole lot of black people and that’s where the first few games are set.
Not much of an excuse but that’s all I got.
Plot twist: I’m following a pattern. 😛
THAT MUSIC! IT’S SO BEAUTIFUL! WHY U DOING THIS TO US, NINTENDO?! GIVE US THIS GAME NOW! [cries]
Sadly (?) it’s all going according to plan… making us wait.
In b4 accusations of blackface.
I think it’s him, had time to grow his hair and tan since we know this games are down the timeline
oh my god
https://images-2.discordapp.net/.eJwNxEEOhCAMAMC_8ABaSkHwNwQJmqgQqCfj33fnMK96xqlWtYv0uQJsx8xtbHpKG6kWXVurZ0n9mDq3C5JIyvtVbplAhjkysQvuf4iegMiSp8WZyBiQPUYwvFiLiIaQou53Vd8PvHAiXQ.2obDgxJQdkKtjLmPuGYXQJdspfU.png
Oak studying Alolan forms makes sense. Since he’s from Kanto
Wow, this is good information.
Bah I say Bah
some bozo could’ve rigged this up in two shakes of a phallic innuendo
WOW THE LEAK THAT WAS SO IMMATURE WRITTEN WAS THE MOST REALSITC
INDEED
hmmm he posted this yesterday too. it seems legit imo
Maybe it’s Professor Oak’s cousin or something. As I understand it, Oak is just the surname. Professor Samuel Oak from Kanto might have an Alolan relative who would also be called Professor Oak, but might have a different forename.
AHHHHHHHH I JUST LOGGED ON BUT THIS IS FREAKING AMAZING EVERYTHING IN THIS TRAILER IS JUST UGH
But are we 100% sure this is Oak?
It says “Oak”. Whether it is the same Oak or not is to be announced.
I mean, c’mon it has to be. Just a really tan version of him. OR ALOLAN FORM OOOOH
I hope it is but some people seem to be skeptical.
Meh, it probably is (being the 20th anniversary games) but it could be like someone related.
It only says ‘Oak’, it doesn’t have his ‘Dr’ title.
Serebii says.
Dat music ;-;
YESSSS GIMME IT
Ppl said it’s lick move is that right? http://i.4cdn.org/vp/1473299943639.png
I’d guess tackle, lick, growl and ember
This reminds me of starters 2nd evo :c
i guess that makes sense
i still hope Litten get Shadow Sneak
Lick is not a bad choice though …..it make sense while Litten a cat.
The first one actually Scratch and the last fire fang…..don’t ask me how did I know.
The first is growl, not scratch
did u know Japanese ….so wat is the second one ?
It is indeed, lick
oh I meant the 3rd one.
I’m in the middle of translating them, give me a moment and I’ll have all 4 for your.
Growl, Lick, Leer, and… wait a second.
???
Ah, you got the one I didn’t
…yep, fire fang, so shady was right. At least for that one.
“wait a second”…..couldn’t be a fire move.
More like Psychic or Ghost
It’s normal, anyone can wait a second 😛
But I can’t for these games to comeout
It delays the Pokemon’s next move for one turn.
1 = Growl
2 = Lick
3 = Leer
4 = Fire Fang
Makes sense, considering that’s what cats do a lot
Growl, Lick, Leer, Fire Fang…
It’s definately a cat
hm another cameo coming?
https://twitter.com/ikiro_pkmn/status/773695535614087168
its the professor from the dream radar app if somebody doesnt know
oh
I forgot that was a thing. I never did it.
I got a multiscale Lugia from it so that’s neat. Crappy nature though
O that’s pretty cool
i only did it to get those pesky forms
I just got them in later games
She’s the dream radar girl right?
yep and also the reason why she has more letters in the art is because Dr is also translated
Why did they publish this?
why what
Hm, forget it, I just need to sleep :c
Makes sense
New move for Litten Confirmed (Skitty, Meowth, Purrlion and Espurr can learn this too): Cat Videos. The target is shown a cat video and its accuracy drops 10000000%
no
yes
just no, it would be too overpowered and unbalanced like league
I believed you for a second D:
Sorry 🙁
I couldn’t resist.
Glameow is upset
Sorry. Yeah. I knew I was missing a cat
I believe it’s called “I’m A Kitty Cat” or possibly “The Kitty Dance”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dt4zvJNXbdI
This is THE NEW Hypnosis!!
we learned that
Wishiwashi is indeed a Totem and the 2nd island now has Two totems.
Surfer Oak
The trail captains might teach u the z-move dances.
GUYS pause at 0:11 in the video. You see that ice cave. What could that be? I think it might be our so called “elite four”… But it definitely looks suspicious.
Already got a picture of this I posted in the previous article.
http://i.imgur.com/38egcYd.png
Awesome. So what did everyone think??
Something regarding the legendaries maybe. There’s a big sun on that circle and the one below it could be a moon or something? It is on the snow mountain though.
If it’s related to the legendaries it would be different depending on what version this is from.
Or it could be that the sun symbol is on top when it’s day and a moon symbol at night.
Perhaps. It looks like it could be some sort of chart though with symbols spinning around on rings? Like in Iris’ champion room.
You mean an Astral Calendar/Astronomical Clock?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astronomical_clock
I had that thought too, but it wouldn’t make sense for the sun to be in that position, and it would need other planets.
Besides, those are usually on the floor, not the wall.
Observatory?
Plausible, the top of an icy mountain would guarantee no lights from the city interfering.
I’m probably far off from the truth, but I’m getting a portal vibe, like the wormholes that we’ve seen.
I dunno.
I think the wormholes can open anywhere.
I doubt AF have a portal generator in their gardens.
Maybe legendaries/ultra beasts can create their own portals, but humans can only use the physical one?
If that were the case it would probably be deep inside the structure.
Though I must admit I would expect that to be more of a science advancement than something ancient locked in a temple.
Maybe I’ve just been watching too much Stargate though 😛
My crazy theory:
It’s a temple that only opens during the day in pokemon sun and at night in pokemon moon.
In other words, they’re both only open during real daytime.
Bruh I’m literally in tears ;D tan mullet-touting professor Oak is the is the single greatest thing to ever happen in pokemon lmaooo
You said it brotha.
so no new megas for sun and moon?
We dont know yet
Though it is very likely that we are getting new megas given the 2017 merchandise.
Really?! What merchandise?!
Basically its been said that new merchandise of Mega’s is coming in 2017, but they didn’t show us anything. Given the fact that they haven’t shown us anything, and its coming after the release of Sun and moon its likely going to be of new mega’s and they want to gauge which ones people really like.
Lunala is just spectacular. Its design is too beautiful…
I was trying to keep my expectations and hype low this time around, but it’s so hard!! I’m more hyped than I was for XY at this point, I feel like that might be because I don’t know what to expect. Every new trailer, I’m just like “what’s that?” or “what is that used for?”. These games breaking free from the conventions are probably their strongest point so far for me.
Games breaking the conventions of their series is what leads to greater games. Ocarina of Time is an example of this (And soon Breath of the Wild)
I’ll be honest, when I heard Ohmori was directing the games, I was scared, because ORAS wasn’t the best, but man, has he outdone himself here. Just wow.
ORAS is amazing ;~;
eeeeeehhhhh
Comparatively though, to other games, it doesn’t match up. Definitely better than XY. But sadly they took away the difficulty that the originals had.
The originals also have a charm that ORAS fails to capture for me
I think Pokemon games in general are tough to make hard. We’re all experienced now and while we may have had a hard time in the past, it’s easier now. I recommend turning the battle style to “Set.” Treat it a bit more realistic, might have more difficulty. Plus Mega Evolution also makes the games a ton easier xD
Yeah, but it’s not that I’m getting older and better at games, because DPPt gives me a hard time still.
Also I can just imagine that you were summoned when I mentioned hoenn. xD
LOL XD ORAS just were really good imo. Introduced a lot of new things and had a ton of charm that stayed true to the originals.
ORAS is leagues better than XY
Agreed completely, but still not as good as some other games in the series, namely Emerald.
Yah, a lot of things are better than X and Y and ORAS was. But it wasn’t as good as Emerald, it lacked in heart that Pokemon games usually have…
Sun and Moon have definitely found the heart of the games again
Absolutely!!!
For me, Platinum and Black2/White2 are still the best games overall, so far. Lots of stuff to do after the main story, places to explore, battle facilities and high-leveled trainers for you to battle and level up your pokémon.
Ocarina of time didn’t break that many conventions other than being 3D instead of 2D
Yeah totally that’s why it’s so funny to me when people are complaining that they’re releasing too much information ahead of game release. We may be getting spoiled with new info monthly but we still know NOTHING