As promised a bunch of Pokémon Sun and Moon information has just been released! The update brings us information on Pokémon and the region of Alola!
Japanese Trailer
New Information
- Passimian is a new Fighting-type Pokémon with the ability Receiver, exclusive to Pokémon Sun. The new Receiver ability appears to allow the Pokémon to take on the abilities of fallen Pokémon
- Oranguru is a Normal/Psychic-type Pokémon with the ability Inner Focus/Telepathy. Oranguru can also learn a new move called Instruct
- Pikachu has an exclusive Z-Move called Catastropika
- Extreme Evoboost is Eevee’s exclusive Z-Move
- Pokémon Refresh allows trainers to take care of their Pokémon after battle. Trainers can clean their Pokémon, pet them and even cure status conditions. Similarly to Pokémon Amie, Refresh will also give boosts to Pokémon that have become affectionate towards their trainer – dodging moves and holding out even longer when they’re near fainting
- Lycanroc is the name of Rockruff’s Evolution. It’s Midday Form is exclusive to Sun version and is Rock-type with the ability Keen Eye/Sandrush. Midnight Form Lycanroc is exclusive to Moon version, remains Rock-type and has the ability Keen Eye/Vital Spirit
- Accelerock is a move exclusive to Midday Lycanroc
- Lunala and Solgaleo influence Rockruff when it evolves and causes it to evolve into either Midday or Midnight Form Lycanroc
- Trainers can spend Festival Coins to customise their appearance
[NEW] Even more Pokémon Sun & Moon news will be released on October 4th at 9am EDT, 6am PDT, 10pm JST, 3pm CEST and 2pm BST.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sb1oSrKj_qw
I like the Uncensored “The F*ck* version
Bruh, Nightmare Before Christmas parody <3
I had to post it here, it’s perfect.
Omygod Extreme Evoboost takes 40 seconds to complete god I do not look forward to battling Eevees
They are probably skippable
I could honestly see this happening. There would likely be an A-Button Prompt to skip Z-Move animations.
You could easily rekt one with Close Combat…
Where did those evolutions even come from?
Also sort of confirming no new eeveelution
Ever, for the rest of Pokemon ; n ;
This is what I was afraid of. I also made that realization as I watched my dreams shatter in those forty seconds.
Who knows they might change their minds in generations farther in the future. It’d hype everyone up a lot then.
so pikachu and alolan raichu get their own z-move. great…. ash is gonna be chucking his pikachu to fight now
Still think Z Moves are the WORST thing.
Love the moon exclusives, looking forward to obatining them.
Explain why?
Because it’s a new mechanic that isn’t simply expanding on a previously existing mechanic so there will always be people that hate and fear change.
It’s just not necessary. Why have a super powerful attack? And them giving special z moves to specific pkm is ridiculous, just like charizard getting two mega evolutions just because it’s popular
1. Nothing is necessary. Pokémon is just another form of entertainment.
2. Yea actually I think they’re very necessary within the context of the meta game. Mega’s, as badass as they are, only continued the limited pool of viable competitive Pokémon. Z-Moves are super strong moves any Pokémon can use and can add a layer of unpredictability and uniqueness to each team.
3. Yes they pander to favorites. I will admit it annoys me too at times, but this is a business. They should capitalize on what’s popular within the brand.
Except Eevee is proof not all z-moves are just attacks.
I think you’re smart enough to know exactly what I meant.
What is the point on a super last minute saving move? It just bails you out and makes you get lazy and sloppy rely on it too much.
Don’t see the point of it. Like their ain’t already too powerful moves out there.
Well, all I have to say is that you could only use the move once. Just rekt the person who uses it.
Just think the games don’t gain anything from it. But that is just my opinion.
Yeah so I’m bummed we still haven’t received a dark type, but the primates are cool. Anyone willing to lay out what each version has? I like lunaala and beauty more than solgaleo and absorption. But lycanroc sun and passimian look way cooler. Still not sure if totem encounters are version exclusive, but the Raticate one is cooler imo. Plus, I was wanting to experience the moon 12 hour shift without changing my system’s clock. I’m so torn on which one to preorder! Help!
Totem Raticate is exclusive to moon
I thought it just depended on what hour you encounter things.
no its moon. they had the logo in the corner showing. idk why
Dark type is my favorite one and I NEED a good one for my team. I didn’t like Raticate, at all. I need another Zoroark-cool dark-type pkm
I typed dark thinking ice. I WANT BOTH!
I won’t be using Z moves, but I’m almost certain they’ll force us to use it in order to progress in the game
A new National Pokédex feature is coming to help you check out the particulars of the Pokémon you’ve deposited!
When Pokémon Bank is updated to support Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon, it will also gain a new Pokédex feature.
The application will read your saved data from any games* you connect with it, collecting information about Pokémon you’ve caught, so you can check it.
Using the Pokédex feature in Pokémon Bank, you’ll be able to see this information—even about Pokémon that don’t appear in the Alola region of Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon.
*The games that can connect with this Pokédex function are Pokémon Sun, Pokémon Moon, Pokémon Omega Ruby, Pokémon Alpha Sapphire, Pokémon X, and Pokémon Y.
Also, I’m thinking no new Megas…
Z moves look like they are going to make battles too long. Those animations take forever. While the eevee one was awesome, I’d rather just take a pokemon with ancient power and get the stat boost.
I typically turn off animations halfway through the games personally, but for VGC they’re gonna need to expand the time limit of each round by like 5 min. Haha
I could see them being skippable or having the option to turn of animation during matches. Also, I doubt there will be new Megas as well. But, the Mega mechanic will return.
Yeah but how would that work if the player you’re fighting against doesn’t turn theirs off. You’d still have to wait forty seconds.
You have a good point. That would be an issue. I think whatever player turns them off, keeps it off.
Am I the only one who likes Passimain because it reminds me of the Lemur from one of my favorite childhood shows (related to nature none less!) Zaboomafoo?
Couldn’t upvote fast enough.
Oh god Zooboomafoo! What a show hahaha
That’s what I was telling my wife that I’m gonna name it!!!
Ayyeeee Best part of the trailer. And seeing I was yearning for a fighting type and Lycanrock is pure rock, I got a full team set for my Journey in Sun 😀
I was kind of hoping midnight form would have another type like dark but it’s all good I still haven’t decided on my full team and it’s bothering me cause I thought by now I would of been close but no ?
I like Passimain much better than Oragaru or whatever it’s name was XD
I THOUGHT THE SAME THING YESSSSSSS
ZHUGE LIANG MONKEY!
AWW YEAH! Better trainer customization and Rockruff’s evolutions! Still happy with picking Sun as my preorder, but Moon looks sick too! I want ’em both. Also, looks like the “rugby monkey” Chinese leak was also true.
Do people who preorder even get anything for doing it? I mean, we still don’t know all of the differences between the two versions and people already preordered the game x)
I did it so that I could go to the store on the day it comes out and have my copy reserved (they’ll sell out quickly).
There haven’t been any pre-order exclusive offers as far as I know.
Where do you live? Because I’ve never had any problem with pokemon games selling out
‘Murica. And since the only game that’s come out since I got into Pokemon was ORAS, I’m not sure they do. I pre-ordered it. Besides, Gamestop always tells you it’s going to sell out even if it doesn’t. Still not regretting my preorder, that way I can pay $5 at a time instead of $40 all at once.
Yeah Pokemon version of Wakka!
Okay love these reveals! Slightly sad I wont be able to get Passimian since I preordered Moon, But I like Organguru a lot and it seems like it will be deadly in double battles. Also sad the two Lycaroc’s are version exclusive. Oh well I like Night form version so it’s not the worst . Though Accelrock is deadly.
Oranguru will be named King Louie by me and my stufful will be idk lol
I will call mine love guru
Maybe i will name it Harambe lol
I made that joke once but deleted it because Orangutans aren’t Gorillas ; n ;
Also kinda funny how they finally announced Trainer Customization though it was (obviously) hinted in past trailers. But my friend and I love them. My favorite thing is that we can have no hats if wanted, and more hair style and clothing options! While my friend loves it especially as there are more hair color options (including a unique white color!) and she loves that she can have her character wear sandles as well as Sun Glasses!
i dont think it was annocued they were just showing how in-depth its gonna be. thats one thing i didnt like about ORAS was that i couldnt make the trainer in my own liking. even tho it was remake it was a feature i was sad to see to be removed
Its nice to see it back tbh. Also I do hope they have a return of getting a Light Ball in the open wild like they did with ORAS (a god send imo) as I really want to breed myself my own Pikachu for my Sun play-through now knowing my ever trusty starter since my original Yellow version can dish out a serious Z-Move XD
People will disagree, but I’m sure that the next games will have walking with pokemon.
1. Graphics and engine are already complete
2. Most of the Pokemon already seem to have a decent rig that will allow for lots of animation
3. Not every pokemon has to be allowed to walk (Wailort etc.)
4. Next games will probably be a Platinum remake so amity square would be back, why not go all out?
Also that scene with Hau with his Litten at the E3 demo, where its out chatting with him.
Eevee -> Z Power -> Baton Pass -> Legendary -> Tears
Even better, mega lopunny. Fake out and high jump kick please
Mega lopunny isn’t new though.
Who cares though it’s powerful as heck
Clearly you’re going through a mega lopunny phase that has absolutely nothing to do with the trailer.
I dare not ask what caused it, I don’t want to know.
I’ve been in a mega lopunny phase since it was revealed, fam
it’s just Medicham 2.0
Fake Out
High Jump kick
Return
Ice punch
Yea but (Mega) Lopunny is cute af. (Mega) Medicham is kinda weird lol
they both need to fucking die
same with all megas
If you hate every new mechanic you should just not play new Pokémon games.
But it’s cuuuuuutttee
And it has a better ability
Why did they make Rockruff’s evolution version exlusive? Now I need to get Sun now ?
Just trade with someone who has Sun so they can evolve it for you.
Not that easy since I have no friends who play Pokemon. So getting trade evolutions has always been a pain for me.
Just ask here
True I may just do that.
Plenty of people here who’d agree to do it for you.
Get better friends?
I guess Passimian is the “Rugby Monkey” then in the chinese leak, considering we have the sea cucumber and the mushroom, then I can’t wait for the Dolphin and Snowman
CAN I GET A SNOWMAN, AND A DOLPHIN POKEMON ! ! ! ? ? ? I think these are all but announced at this point. I cant wait
Dolphin and Snowman were part of the same leak as the rugby monkey. They’re going to happen. I knew we would get a dolphin this time…
The only mon I want is a Dolphin. Then I will be content
Called “Passimian”, mostly based on a lemur… -_- Get your taxonomy together GF!!!
I’d love to use Lycanroc’s midday form in my team but I have never had any rock types in my team before so… I don’t really know how it will turn out.
Passimian is 6’7″. That is terrifying.
bewear being 6’11” is terrifying
my question…What happens if you trade a Pokemon Sun Rockruff to pokemon moon…will it evolve into midnight forme or midday forme
Good question….. I don’t know
It depends on where you evolve it
Midnight. It’s where it evolves, not where it comes from.
whatever game its in determines it
Probably will be what ever version you trade it to. It would be weird for them to set a flag on Rockruff’s version
doesn’t this reveal show the true authenticity of the chinese leaks?
Absolutely. It can now be assumed that everything in those leaks is fact. Get ready for your dolphin!
Oh my god. A freaking dolphin pokemon. I can die in peace now. xD
i want my Luchador Litten
That one’s also real. I can’t believe how much they let slip though.
really. too much info has been leaked. Kinda spoils the suprise tbh
If people don’t want to get spoiled them don’t even be on websites like PJ x) The info leaked but they didn’t force anyone to look at it
The thing is i still ant to look at more leaks lol. Moral conflict
Hype, and a Fire/Dark (if its also real) with hopefully Suckerpunch too boot!
I want it retconned.