Hello, everybody - and yes, that is right. Mega Evolution is returning in Pokémon Sun and Moon!! So let's not waste any time here - let's get started!
Today, I want to talk about what is easily the hugest thing of Pokémon Sun and Moon's development:
It doesn't look like they're adding more Mega Evolutions to Sun and Moon, but the confirmation that it's there is still INCREDIBLY awesome! I look forward to awesome Mega Evolution battles - even in Generation VII!
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| That MASSIVELY deserves three exclamation marks and three mentions in five sentences. And it's legitimate, too! Here's the link: http://www.pokemon-sunmoon.com/en-gb/mega-evolution/ |
Poké Pelago
This is a feature affecting those Pokémon stored in PC boxes. There are several islands, each with their own functions - for example, Isle Abeens allows you to gain Pokémon without battling them, or Isle Aphun allows you to gain items.
Special Demo Version!
On 18 October (a fortnight from now), the Pokémon Sun and Moon Special Demo Version will be released. Like Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire's, it'll probably have content not found in the full game. You can also find a Greninja with a special new Ability, Battle Bond. When a Greninja with Battle Bond faints an opposing Pokémon, it transforms into...
Ash-Greninja! Yep; strangely enough, Ash-Greninja has come from the anime into the Special Demo Version.
"Ash-Greninja has powered up thanks to the strength of its bonds with Ash. This is the form Greninja takes when it has gained new power due to the miraculous occurrence known as the bond phenomenon. This can be brought on by the bonds between people and Pokémon. It seems that it has only known to have occurred once—several hundred years ago.
Ash-Greninja's leg strength has been enhanced compared to an ordinary Greninja, making it difficult to see because of the speed at which it can move. It takes its enemies out in a flash! It becomes able to make giant Water Shurikens on its back, and it can throw them in rapid succession.
Greninja that can become Ash-Greninja have an Ability that no Pokémon has ever had before—Battle Bond. The Battle Bond Ability triggers this Pokémon’s form change to Ash-Greninja after it causes an opponent’s Pokémon to faint. When the battle ends, the Pokémon returns to its original Greninja form. This form is only for battles where it needs to break the limits!"
This leads quite nicely into the 3 other new Pokémon of today - the evolutions of the starters!
Up first is Dartrix, the Blade Quill Pokémon and the evolution of Rowlet.
It's a Grass/Flying-type with the Ability of Overgrow, like Rowlet.
"Dartrix is extremely sensitive to other presences in the area and can detect opponents behind it and throw feathers to strike them without even seeing them. This Pokémon conceals sharp-bladed feathers inside its wings, showing astounding precision as it sends them flying in attack. And it goes beyond propelling its blade quills in simple straight lines—it can even bend these feathers to change their trajectories!
Revealing a certain snobbiness in its personality, Dartrix cares a great deal about its appearance, grooming its feathers in every spare moment. In truth, it’s also a bit of a birdbrain, with a tendency to bungle things up. Once it makes a mistake, it sometimes gets into a desperate struggle to gloss over the situation and ends up making a bigger mess than ever.
At times, this Pokémon feels so bothered by its dirty or ruffled feathers that it can’t focus on battle. When it loses its focus, it sometimes even retires from the battle on the spot! It’s up to each Trainer to help Dartrix overcome this troublesome stage. If this Pokémon is with a Trainer who helps it through, its strength will grow hugely!"
Up first is Dartrix, the Blade Quill Pokémon and the evolution of Rowlet.
"Dartrix is extremely sensitive to other presences in the area and can detect opponents behind it and throw feathers to strike them without even seeing them. This Pokémon conceals sharp-bladed feathers inside its wings, showing astounding precision as it sends them flying in attack. And it goes beyond propelling its blade quills in simple straight lines—it can even bend these feathers to change their trajectories!
Revealing a certain snobbiness in its personality, Dartrix cares a great deal about its appearance, grooming its feathers in every spare moment. In truth, it’s also a bit of a birdbrain, with a tendency to bungle things up. Once it makes a mistake, it sometimes gets into a desperate struggle to gloss over the situation and ends up making a bigger mess than ever.
At times, this Pokémon feels so bothered by its dirty or ruffled feathers that it can’t focus on battle. When it loses its focus, it sometimes even retires from the battle on the spot! It’s up to each Trainer to help Dartrix overcome this troublesome stage. If this Pokémon is with a Trainer who helps it through, its strength will grow hugely!"
Next up is Torracat, the Fire Cat Pokémon and the evolution of Litten.
"The bell-like object attached at the base of Torracat’s neck is a flame sac, an organ that can produce flames. Torracat’s emotions cause a rise in the organ’s temperature, and when the organ spits flames, it rings with the high, clear sound of a bell. Torracat attacks using the flames emitted from this bell.
Torracat’s mane serves as an excellent sensory organ, and it can sense what’s going on around it—even in the dark! It can also detect the presence of hidden enemies.
Torracat has a great love for battle and will attack so relentlessly that its opponents lose the will to fight. And yet it sometimes behaves like spoiled child in front of Trainers or Pokémon with whom it has built a relationship of trust.
The cat punch that this Pokémon can dish out with its strong forelegs is extremely powerful. It can bend iron bars and knock out large men with a single blow!"
And finally, we have Brionne, the Pop Star Pokémon and the evolution of Popplio.
"Brionne learns its dances by imitating the other members of its colony. It sometimes even learns dances from humans. This Pokémon is a hard worker and pours itself into its efforts until it has memorized each dance. As it dances, Brionne creates balloon after balloon. In battle, it first sends its opponent into disarray with its dancing, and then slaps its balloons into its target, causing the balloons to explode and deal damage.
Brionne can dance in perfect time with others, even if they have only just met. On moonlit nights, you can sometimes see throngs of Brionne dancing as one, in perfect fluidity.
Brionne always acts cheery and positive. Even when it’s feeling sad, this Pokémon doesn’t allow its sorrow to show. It’s said that Brionne will only reveal a sad expression to a Pokémon or Trainer to whom it has opened its heart completely."
Well, that's all for now, so I'll see you on Sunday! Bye for now!