As promised the third episode of Pokémon Generations is now available to watch online!
Episode 3: The Challenger follows a trainer as he tests his abilities against the Kanto Elite Four.
What do you think of Pokémon Generations so far? Is it living up to your expectations or does it leave you wanting more?
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My God… That animation in Episode 3 was outstanding. Seriously, why can’t the anime just be this with either Red or Ash. I loved the perspective they took with Blue instead of Red. It seems like Blue lost respect for Oak with him forfeiting his training for Pokemon research. I just felt the tension and emotion when Red and Blue confronted each other. I seriously hope Episode 4 is the battle between them. Lastly, I loved how they kept some continuity with the VS. Seeker being on Red’s bag. Just all of that detail didn’t go unnoticed. Why can’t this be the core animation team of the Pokemon Series. rf. that feeling when you see too many hawt girls. https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/eef1af3195034f4ef0a695228312477ce206ab59488d241c9f07ed3d72cc6c17.png
Lorelei ~(♥▾♥~)
They made Bruno unrealistically buff….it looks so fake.
The kinda did do the same for Lorelei though
Just rewatched her part….uh…yeah they did.
I wish she got some character like Agatha did
Same. Agatha looked like Hagatha though, if you know what I mean. Her nose was huge.
That’s how she was in the original art though. Well, it was stylized but kind of implied
It’s cause she like a witch
Also I realized her and Bertha are the same character
They’ve gotta be related at least..shauntell even mentions it!
Yeah. What’s with those huge sleeve holes?
I think that’s just how the art style is maybe. Everyone looks kinda muscular. But he’s definitely pushing extreme muscle.
He doesn’t even look like a real person though lol, even within the context of this art style.
Kinda muscular us an understatement tho. He has the same build as Machamp. How are they gonna differentiate them now?
machamp has super power and doesnt even look like a human
And shiny..
I know this is probably so foolish and naive of me to ask (yet I post it here anyways), but is anyone else paranoid/nervous by Lockstin? He just to me seems like someone that always has to be right and I’m afraid of what may happen if he is right. As long we get to use all 800+ Pokemon in this supposed “major reboot” theory he’s getting on about, I’ll be fine.
He specifically mentions in all of the theory vids that some stuff he says is a bit of a stretch. Educated, but still a stretch. I’d say 80% of what he’s saying might actually happen
Thank you for your feedback! I appreciate it! I haven’t really watched his videos that much.
Well part 1, 2, 2.5 and part 3 are a must watch
I think his theories are mostly great. Some are pushing it, but it’s the fact that he’s talking about a complete reboot that makes me think twice. I don’t necessarily think it will be a complete reboot but another soft reboot like Black and White were.
Maybe he is right, but I think the whole Alchemy thing might lead to something else than, say, a reboot.
I don’t really see what advantage they would have to doing a full reboot. I think mixing up the games a bit with trial captains and such is about as “reboot” as they’ll go.
Black and White were already soft-reboots of the games. Sun and Moon are taking it a step further with no gyms, elite4 and standard league format. The biggest complaint the games have, is that they are stale gameplay-wise and haven’t really changed it all bar small tweaks here and there.
I’m excited for the change! As long as it feels like pokemon, I’m all good.
BEST PART
i.imgur.com/jVz1VMo
Strongly agree.
That was a pretty badass moment
Yeah that part was really cool.
I see you added some extra makeup to your profile
Realized I forgot to put it when I first drew it. 😛
Everything about this is great!
You know… Except Bruno’s overbuilt muscles
Love the animation.. but I find English voices really take away from most animes for me. Like how I often prefer to watch and read foreign film as apposed to american I suppose
Also New Ash would fit right in design wise. I know people hate him but he fits this animation people love.. aside from his noodle arms : -/
Also I Officially Love All the starters.. even Popplio’s final evo.. will I use it? No. But I will be excited when I see others use it in battle. I hope they are all good stat wise!
I’m gonna get so much hate for this…..
Am I the only one who found Blue somewhat annoying?
No. I did as well. It was around the part where he said “DON’T COMPARE ME TO THAT OLD MAN!” I could just imagine Oak hearing that and killing himself and it was just….
Well… Killing himself would be too far. Maybe like crying and getting depressed
I did more when he just walks past them, I forgot who it was to but he’s so goddamn arrogant. I know he’s supposed to be that way, but he had no other character
Yeah. He just used a Pokémon. Took them down and got all cocky and then left.
Exactly
I did not. I found his personality to fit the one he has in game. He’s being portrayed as a powerful, yet “snotty” trainer. I loved emotion he showed when he was being compared to Oak; which he ultimately detested. He wants to surpass his old man. Considering his rivalry with Red, I absolutely love his Blue Oak.
I just felt he needed a bit more to him. Though I won’t deny, the part when he was champion and saw red got me hyped
That was likely the intention. Blue is a jerk; you’re not supposed to like him in the first place. I think his appeal is his stark contrast to all the happy-go-lucky characters the franchise throws at us.
This was better than the last two… so anyone want to talk about something S&M related?
I wanna talk about why Passimian isn’t Fighting/Grass
Hmm haven’t heard that one before I feel it should be something else unlike Crabrawler it seems to be solid for no additional typing
but some things that is a pet peeve of mine that I’d like to say (more my friends do it not you guys)
– that Flygon should have an Alolan typing of Dragon/Bug
– That it’s confirmed that only four trial captains exist
– They say Crabrawler should be Water/Fighting
omfg why can’t people accept Flygon is a ground type, GROUND G-r-o-u-n-d ground!
it makes sandstorms for crap’s sake, it’s called the desert spirit, desert as in sand, it was destined to be revolved around sand ever since it was a Trapinch, it will never ever be a Bug because it is a Ground type first its not Dragon/Ground its ground/dragon ergo ground first dragon later but like everyone they treat it more of a Dragon and completely forget what its truly about
Exactly
Nicely said.
are you joking?
it hurls berries around its not a plant itself
I think it’s a similar argument to the one people had pre-XY. A few people were confused as to why Pancham wasn’t Fighting/Grass simply because of its leaf. It just doesn’t have enough grassy qualities to be a Grass type, in my opinion.
Sounds plausible.
Hmm… Honestly the french dialog and voice acting was noticeably better on this one IMO. I’m curious to see if there’s a noticeable difference in the future.
So awesome. I just wish they were longer! Maybe it’s a trial for a longer animated series in the future?
We could only hope. Why doesn’t the Pokemon Company just make these guys the main animators? They clearly have some outstanding taste in artstyle and talent!
Yes, and no. Remember anamiation’s not cheap. Long running series have to reuse certain animations or take advantage of cutting corners where they can, where short series can blow their budget since they only have to last a few minutes. Its the old college project vs. professional product argument.
I really appreciate how antagonistic they made each E4 member. It truly reflects the personality of someone who’s been cooped up for who knows how long, waiting for someone to actually obtain all eight badges. It shows just how hard the Pokemon league really is instead of glorifying and simplifying it like they do for Ash.
Ok so this is my FireRed team so far, I’ve just beaten Misty. BTW most of the Team members so far are not permanent, I am just using them now because I’ve never used them before:
Ivysaur (Spice) Lv 19
Rattata (Ratatata) Lv 18
Beedrill (KingBeetch) Lv 19
Spearow (Kaaawwwn!) Lv 18
Meowth (Jacob (dunno why I named him that, just felt like it) Lv 14
Thoughts?
looks boring
He said they weren’t permanent
so is my attention span
Ditch the rat and the cat, and get yerself a machop or a Nidoking
Keep Meowth. Ditch Ratata
Ok thanks
I’d suggest replacing Rattata with something like Poliwrath gives you a good spread because if the Water AND Fighting type
This may seem like a semi weird idea but I was going to get a Dragonite later on to serve the role as a water type (since it learns a lot of water moves), my dragon, and my flier. I was going to put Hitmonlee on too when I got to Saffron. But before that I’ll take your advice and catch myself a Poliwag
So my team for SS is
Chikorita (Radish)- Level 13
Slugma (Sriracha)- Level 12
Ledyba [??? (I was thinking maybe Punch?)]- Not yet obtained
Murkrow (???)- Not yet obtained
Corsola (???)- Not yet obtained
Stantler (Of course, Mousse)- Not yet obtained
I need food related nicknames that make sense like the 3 I have.
Uselesswad
Hotwings
Rockcandy
No
Maybe but that would work better for Talonflame
I like it but I’ll look at more.
fine buffalowings
I’m think more on the Corn side because scarecrows
Taco Supreme
Maybe for Corsola it could be Cherry and for Ledyba it could be Pepper because of it being fast and has access to Bullet Punch (like “peppering” the opponent)? Idk I’m bad with putting food names for nicknames. Also nice to see someone else using a Grass Type Starter, I’m currently doing a Fire Red run with mons I haven’t used before, like Bulbasaur. Bulbasaur has been working pretty well for me.
it don’t get bullet punch
Doesn’t it have a priority move or something? I feel like it should have one..
it gets mach Punch
but like it would do it any good
tis the worst
Sadly true
Ledian
Formats: PU
Overview
Ledian is totally outclassed and cannot merit a slot on any serious team, as Meowstic and Ninjask do everything that Ledian can better defensively and offensively, respectively. It has terrible offensive stats, which nullifies its large offensive movepool, and a shallow support movepool, along with poor defenses and a 4x weakness to Stealth Rock, making it absolutely worthless on any team.
RIP Ledian
Shut up Earthen. No one cares. I for one do not. People just can’t express themselves without you showing off your competitive battling know-it-all attitude. Just stop. It’s tolerable sometimes because that’s just how you are, but seriously WHO CARES?!
You need to understand that it’s not something that people like when you say “Why bother” or “No one cares” or “They both suck and don’t fit on any teams”
Any Pokemon can be useful it just needs the right instinctive.
In the words of Karen:
“Strong Pokemon. Weak Pokemon. That is the selfish perception of people. Truly skilled trainers should win with the Pokemkn they love best.”
Chikorita ftw man. Best starter even though it’s the hardest to get through the first few gyms.
I feel you dude. I remember those good SoulSilver days when I still had my Frenzy Plant Meganium. RIP to it since I lost my copy of the game…
Luckily I had Rock Throw Slugma. Just beat his Stupid Roost Pidgeotto
How did you get Slugma that fast?!
Egg from Primo
What egg from Primo???
Oh just looked it up now I see it nice one!
When you are in Violet City there is a man in the Pokémon Center named Primo who gives you eggs and PC backgrounds when you give him the right keywords
Oh yeah I raged so hard at that bird and especially that Miltank and Kingdra
Corsola – Rock candy
Ledyba – Fruit Punch
Murkrow – Black Licorice (B. Licorice for short)
Way better nicknames then mine ?
Thanks 🙂
I drew a quick Wicke head because I really like her design! 🙂
(Opening in a new tab will probably make it look better and not as pixel-y)
http://i.imgur.com/niBd2c4.png
Superb!
Ahhh thank you!! 😀
It’s actually really hard without a drawing tablet. I have to do all the lineart with a shaky hand, then color, then redo the lineart
What software do you use? It might have a vector curve tool that will help create smooth arcs. I can help you find it, should it exist.
I use ArtRage for all the lineart. I believe the tool I use has a smoothing feature. It works well for small curves, but large ones tend to have a lot of bumps in them still
You should try SAI! It’s pretty good and works well if you have a mouse
I actually use that for all the coloring lol 🙂
Sai has a curve tools and vector layers though.
I use Procreate but that’s mostly on ipad. Its own smoothing is adjustable, though higher settings paint slowly and tend to be annoying…
So cute!
where’s the rest of her?
the bazongas or dem hyips?
Love it!
the shadowing of this drawing is amazing. i love it
you guys have me hooked on Lockstin now.. draining my battery o_o
Can we just stop for a minute and look at this beauty?
Milotic golden age has come to an end.
Really appreciate the design. Best 7th gen starter so far…
http://pre11.deviantart.net/0850/th/pre/f/2016/266/6/c/popplio_collab_by_ukemerman-dailpmj.jpg
So far? Each Gen only gets 1 set xP
so far from the other two…
Agree to disagree there. Rowlet’s archer look is my favorite so far. But it is wonderful to see that we are pretty much seeing a universal love for the starter’s. I mean the last time it happened might have been around maybe gen four?
A universal love for two of the starters…can’t really stand that thing and you know what I’m talking about.
No I really don’t. Either it’s Rowlet, or its litten. Both are good in my book as LItten’s design’s really grown on me. Really I’m certain once animated it’ll look great. Plus you can pretend its King and that he’s trying to protect little orphan kids, and also maybe a priest.
I don’t like archer rowlett at all to be honest. Just doesn’t fit my taste design wise. I was definetly hoping for more of a horned owl however my opinion can be changed once I see some official art work to see how the creature really moves and operates, and what it looks like under that horrendous hood. Also the poplio evolution has really grown on me and I kinda love it now. I hope it’s part fairy.
As for the litten Evo with the fire crotch belt and the cartoony hands , I’ll only ever like this guy if it’s part dark type. If it’s a fighting type, I’ll never use it.
Rowlet archer is amazing, even though I’m sick of them giving the starter Pokemon “occupations”.
i’ll get the water boiling
somebody get some garlic and sea salt
pssh. Let’s just get the deep fryer. I’m in the mood for some blubber nuggets.
AHHH so prettyy. This is probably going to be one of my favorites when I can finally use it
Found the source btw
http://www.deviantart.com/art/Popplio-Entermaid-635907835
Milotic is still queen.
BALDERDASH!!!!! There is only one Queen
AND THEY ARE THE CHAMPIONS!!!
WE…
are the crystal gems?
That’s a different song, but that is also cool. <3
Nah, the real queen is queen rowling.
this artwork makes me appreciate it more
I’m a huge fan of this pokemon. its gorgeous and beautiful, I hope (pretty likely) that its real.
worst starter design ever, I’m so disappointed in poppleo
I thoroughly enjoyed the new episode of Generations. It’s interesting to to sides of characters we don’t typically get to hear about a lot. I wonder who’ll they’ll do next. seems like they should be onto Johto now lol
I hope they do something that relates to the Gold v Red battle
I could see that. The only reason I could see them not doing that is due to US having actually being able to see it in game…..which would be kind of a bummer lol
True, but if it were possible, maybe it could be from Gold’s perspective from climbing Mt. Silver and reaching the summit in the first minute, and the battle commences for the next 2-4 minutes?
I think it would make more sense for them to do it from Red’s perspective in this case, seeing as the first half would then at least be something that the players haven’t already witnessed.
That would probably happen
I really, really hope so.
I just completed a 7 hour online course in 2 1/2 hours . . . Somebody check my vitals, I feel so lifeless. . .
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Anyway, the new generations was pretty cool. It’s not much to look forward too, but generations is entertaining. The coolest part of this one had to be when Agatha sent out Gengar. Also (ok, I know it isn’t hosted here, but I want to get the word out) if you’re in the tournament and haven’t done any battles, you have one week to start participating before you get DQ’d. I need to know who is really participating still and who is just unresponsive.
How… Is that possible? A 7 hour course in 2 and a half hours?
It’s estimated time is 7 hours. It’s not a video course, if that’s what you mean. It’s sort of a hands on programming thing. It teaches you stuff, you show you know it, you move on.
Oh ok. I thought it was a video course
Good practice for college lol. I wrap up a 16 weeks course in 10 weeks. And i know someone that did in 14 days just in time before his trial of his free book ended
Hmmmmmmm there’s nothing i can do
I think its best if we….put him down
Lol. Back in university I used to learn the entire semester in 2 weeks.
sometimes I really dont like a pokemon, but then I see some artwork and it changes my opinion
Then I see Delphox’s in game model again and go back to where I was
listen no artwork will save delphox. that thing is a mess
i personally love delphox, its the best designed fire starter I my opinion. such a nice change of pace after the previous 3 generations.
The official artwork isn’t bad. But then you see the in game model just standing there all bland and unceremonious and you’re back to square one
At least it isn’t another Fire/Fighting, yet I do love Infernape
Yeah, its typing is cool at least. I love Infernape too though
Nice to see someone else who likes it too
Does anybody else watch the lockstin videos about the end of the games? Would love discussion about the theory 🙂
Yah I do. I think most people do. His videos are awesome.
I have a lot of time at work with nobody around so I like the hour long videos to just listen to while I’m working.
Omg same! Except I do homework lol
The first thing I thought after watching part 3, was that the shiniest of the legendarys would be black and red respectively, showing off the eclipse colors tjat they represent
I wonder if Marshadow will have a black and red color scheme
I admire his work and how he ties things together but I don’t like his videos at all.
oi…vey…..long ass day of Warrioring on wow…..i think my quest comes to a halt here……
Do you speak Yiddish or are you just saying oi vey cuz you can? Cuz if you do, I’m very surprised. I thought I was the only one here!
Kuz I can biiiiiiiiitch
Gotchya
AH the animation in this episode is just outstanding!!! Even the short battles between Blue and Lorelei and Agatha were exquisite. The dialouge betw agatha and blue also revealed much about the relationship with his grandfather. The only letdown about this episode is the pokemon battle itself!! I thought they would show more or how blue defeated lance to become champion…
But overall, still a great generations episode!!
That lorelei sideboob though..
I think she has a relation with Team Rocket
http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/e/e8/Lorelei_anime.png
This episode just reaffirms that Agatha is my favorite of the Kanto E4. It’s a shame she did so poorly in the polls :/
I was never her biggest fan design-wise (heh – I liked Bruno :P).
But that’s some top-notch personality she’s got there.
Lel lv95 Ninjask via Wonder Trade
It’s nice to see that these shorts answer some little questions. We saw that Elite Four reside in Pokemon League, and they got prepared when a new trainer approaches. So they don’t wait in their “battle room” for a trainer to come. What surprises me is that in the first scene when we see a statue and four staircases leading to doors, it is exactly the layout of Unova League. Unova was the first league where the battling of Elite Four didn’t take place in succesive rooms that you have to go in a predetermined order. Actually in Unova what is seems is that you go to where Elite Four resides, or more precisely where spend their time, in order to battle them.