Pokémon Stars: The 4 Facts We Know

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With just over one more day until the big Nintendo Switch press conference (and don’t worry, we’ll be covering it!), fans are understandably excited. Pokémaniacs are particularly keen to hear about the rumored title that brings Pokémon Sun & Moon’s gameplay to the new console. While nothing has been outright confirmed, here is our mega list of rumors about Pokémon Stars (or Eclipse):

  • New Pokémon, Alolan Forms or Mega Evolutions: The game could add up to 20 (a number dropped by Laura Dale, gaming journalist) brand-new Pokémon or forms/evolutions to Alola. Whether or not these will be compatible with Pokémon Sun & Moon is currently unknown.
  • Improved Graphics: GameFreak didn’t skimp in Sun & Moon, but their successor will apparently utilize the Switch’s improved capabilities to breath HD life into Alola and its inhabitants.
  • Compatible with Sun & Moon: While the new Pokémon might not make it to your copies of Pokémon Sun or Moon, there will be ways to transfer existing Pokémon to Stars through an improved Pokémon Box app. Many are hoping that Pokémon caught in the console version will also be able to be transferred to the 3DS games as well.
  • Switch-Exclusive Features: Pokémon Stars will not only bring improved graphics to what we experienced in Sun & Moon, but will also introduce new features not found in the portable games. While not mentioned in the rumors, the animations found for walking Pokémon do hint that a companion system will be coming back to the overworld similar of that in Pokémon Yellow or HeartGold & SoulSilver.

This is mostly a compilation from various Twitter sources from gaming journalists, the initial leak, and also a Reddit AMA. The logo is an original creation of our wonderful moving and not official. If you missed it, don’t forget to check out for new Alolan Forms we’re hoping for!

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1,493 thoughts on “Pokémon Stars: The 4 Facts We Know”

  6. I’m more depressed than usual today, and that’s saying something. I have my reasons, but I’m not going to share them. I just wish Nintendo could have my full attention right now, but life persists. Either way, we’re approaching our final lap and that flame of Nintendo excitement is always somewhere at my core! I’ll make it here tomorrow, regardless of the obstacles. I could really use an Animal Crossing reveal right about now, though.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RU1BcTnIqV8&index=14

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  8. so my crystal game is coming to a screeching halt…i just turned Blue black and blue so now all is left is the Mute Marauder, The Crimson Champion, Some random 10 year old bloody stain who foiled a mob’s hostile takeover

    BUT as eager as i am to fight him and gloat provocatively he might be a tad tricky with a severe 40+ level difference…..

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  9. Ugh…..I think I have the Munchlax with the Snorlium Z, but I want to make sure…..The problem is I’m in a chain hunting for a shiny Dewpider………..I really wish I could get this Dewpider soon so I could make sure I have the Z crystal lol

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  10. Did anyone see the Specter Knight’s DLC trailer a month ago for Shovel Knight? I am so hyped for King Knight’s after this!!!

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    • Too be fair that simply might mean that preorder’s are coming week’s later and this will simple be the first chance to reserve one.

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      • Still a shitty tactic to make people feel like they’re only pushing out a few units at launch. It’s like what happened with the Amiibos. This time however it’s for a console and that should never be the case……

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        • Yeah, that’s true. But as we all know, Nintendo’s known for pulling this crap every so often. They still run in the mentality of a Japanese Corporation, rather then a global one, where this kinda stuff doesn’t really fly.

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          • Yeah. Remember in the corporate world your expected to work long hours, spending more time at work, or with workers after work to get further in your company, spending less time with your family leading to a high chance of a divorce from your spouse who likely controls most of your money to begin with and will probably take any children the two of you have with them, leaving you sad and empty while you continue to crawl your way to the top in hopes that you’ll eventually be able to say that its all worth it.

            And people wonder why things like marriages and birthrates are at an all time low in Japan right now -_-;

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