Old Pokemon General(RIP)

[oath2order]

It doesn't look bad...

 

[Roknar]

It doesn't look bad...

You think? It's very simple-looking. Idk, maybe it will grow on me.

 

[Jinglefruit]

You think? It's very simple-looking. Idk, maybe it will grow on me.

So are a lot of pokemon. I quite like it. It doesn't scream, "I AM POKEMON." But I'd still give training one a go.

 

[oath2order]

I'm just very lax on new designs :/

 

[Prof Gallows]

lol I think it's funny how not only on our forums, but on other forums people are bashing Honedge for, like Roknar said, being simple and "uncreative". Yet those some people nearly crapped their pants over Sylveon, and how well designed and thought it was. When it's the same bullcrap they've been pumping out for Eevee evolutions. Same basic design with a few bits added and a unique color scheme.


I like Honedge. I'm not sure if there are any European legends about souls being contained inside of swords, but there are a lot of Japanese legends about it. The typing is also unique to it, which appeals to me since I'm all for matching types up that haven't been yet. Plus, it takes it's sheath off and holds it. How cool is that?

 

[demoness]

Pretty much agree with the above post. Probably one of the most interesting Pokemon designs I've seen, considering the potential lore behind it and being an interesting type combination. I'd rather see them take more chances like this than not.

 

[bittermeat]

I'm liking the new pokemon designs so far. I'm not too thrilled about the 3-dimensional world but it sure is a nice leap for the franchise. I wish they looked a little more like XD and Colosseum, but I guess that's just my personal preference.

 

[oath2order]

I love the new type combinations. I suck at competitive battling though, so I don't know how well I'll do with the version of Battle Tower/hopefully Battle Frontier in this game.

I wonder how the Dream World will be implemented in the game.

 

[VillageDweller]

http://25.media.tumblr.com/f1fe5e3b84bfdbe4f23526f8ac257778/tumblr_moumocTuxv1r78moro1_r2_250.gif

The new Brave Bird animation.

 

[Bubble Pop]

I love all the object come to life Pokemon like Bronzong (bell), Lampent (lantern) etc.

 

[KarlaKGB]

http://25.media.tumblr.com/f1fe5e3b84bfdbe4f23526f8ac257778/tumblr_moumocTuxv1r78moro1_r2_250.gif

The new Brave Bird animation.

SCHWEET!

 

[Quiggy]

I love all the object come to life Pokemon like Bronzong (bell), Lampent (lantern) etc.

I'm a fan of most of these as well. The obvious exceptions being the trubbish and vanillish line, but I don't complain about them because every gen has had their awful designs. But as you mentioned, stuff like Bronzong, Lampent and the Rotom forms have always appealed to me. The ghost type variations of these (Chandelure/Cofagrigus/Honedge) seem to make sense to me just because who's to say that a ghost can't take over some sort of object?

As far as competitive play goes, I'm really hoping we're not getting hyped up over some second route garbage. Personally I'd love to see this thing have stats that rival ferrothorn with levitate as an ability and rapid spin, that thing would be un****ingstoppable in the rain. Ground/Fighting/Normal resists to switch in on, a spinner and a spin blocker all mixed in one. But i have a feeling judging by the moves it was shown using in the reveal and the fact that it's a sword, that'll it'll be offensively based. I'm praying that isn't the case though.

http://25.media.tumblr.com/f1fe5e3b84bfdbe4f23526f8ac257778/tumblr_moumocTuxv1r78moro1_r2_250.gif

The new Brave Bird animation.

Actually looks really cool. Only problem I'd say would be how long it lasts (i hate unnecessarily long animations), but i play on simulators mostly so that won't really affect me.

 

[oath2order]

I was gonna ***** you out for the whole Vanillish thing, but then you said you liked Chandelure, so never mind. Finally, someone else says it. Ghosts can possess things.

The new animation looks pretty good.

 

[Littlemyuu]

love Honedge! a possesed Steel/Ghost Sword Pokemon! I also wonder what attack it used on Golem,
also Bravebird always was my favorite flying attack, and the animation looks so awesome, I like the long attack animations!

 

[eyeplaybass]

love Honedge! a possesed Steel/Ghost Sword Pokemon! I also wonder what attack it used on Golem,
also Bravebird always was my favorite flying attack, and the animation looks so awesome, I like the long attack animations!

I like the attack animations as well, but I can't help but think this game is going to absolutely murder the already short battery life of my 3DS!

 

[Stevey Queen]

There's lots of new Pokemon revealed and other info on Serebii! I'm too lazy to link or include images because there is a lot.

 

[Jake]

Spoiler

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The next batch of CoroCoro information has been released and this batch showcases more information on the upcoming games Pok?mon X & Y. We're currently in the process of translating, with thanks to my good friend StreetsAhead, so keep checking back. Xerneas is Fairy-type, Yveltal is Dark/Flying. Xerneas has an ability called Fairy Aura while Yveltal has one called Dark Aura. Fairy Aura powers up Fairy-type moves while Dark Aura powers up Dark-type moves. Xerneas has a special move called Geo Control and Yveltal one called Death Wing
Pancham's evolution is called Goronda (コロンダ). It is the Aggressive Pok?mon, is 2.1m tall, weighs 136kg, and has the ability Iron Fist. It is Fighting/Dark-type. It has the move Hammer Arm and a new method of evolution
The Squids are called Maika (マーイーカ), the Rotation Pok?mon is 0.4m tall weighing 3.5kg, and its evolution Karamanero (カラマネロ) the Reverasl Pok?mon, is 1.5m tall and 47kg, and both are Dark/Psychic-type Pok?mon. Maika has a move called Turn Over which reverses stat changes. It's a Dark-type move. Karamanero has the move Hypnosis. They both have either Suction Cups or Contrary.
The pink bird is called Shushup (シュシュップ) and is Fairy-type. It is the Perfume Pok?mon, is 0.2m tall and 0.5kg in weight and has the ability of Healer. It knows the move AromaTherapy. It is exclusive to Pok?mon Y
The puff ball is called Peroppafu ( ペロッパフ) and is also a Fairy-type. Its ability is a new one called Sweet Pale which prevents your allies from falling asleep. It's the Cotton Candy Pok?mon, is 0.4m/3.5kg and has the new move Drain Kiss. It is exclusive to Pok?mon X
Honedge has the ability of No Guard
Clauncher is exclusive to Pok?mon X while Skrelp is exclusive to Pok?mon Y
There's a new Gym leader, with the robot arms, called ****oron (シトロン) while the other Gym Leader is called Zakuro (ザクロ)
The professor is called Purataanu (プラターヌ). He will occasionally battle you.
The evil team is called Team Flair/Flare (フレア団). Their purpose is solely to make money
CoroCoro is offering special Xerneas & Yveltal figures if you pre-order the games and send in a form

 

[eyeplaybass]

New things!!! Woop woop! I'm digging Pancham even more now because of his evolution. Fighting/Dark? Don't mind if I do.

 

[oath2order]

So all they do is make money? Well, that's okay, I guess

 

[Quiggy]

New things!!! Woop woop! I'm digging Pancham even more now because of his evolution. Fighting/Dark? Don't mind if I do.

I'm hoping it ends up being a better scrafty (not as slow/offensively based).

If the past is any indicator and Xerneas and Yveltal have the standard extremely high mascot attack stats, those abilities are going to be SOOOO OP. The free boost on top of STAB is could make it a possible "set up sweeper" without the need to even set up, threats incoming. That is unless it's a torrent/overgrow clone, in that case it would just be ****.