First, let's meet Rowlet's final evolution, Decidueye! I have to admit, I think it looks really awesome! I love that its head feathers and wings make it look like it's wearing a cape and hood. It has a move called Spirit Shackle, which prevents its opponent from switching out. The attack itself is done by Decidueye firing an arrow from a bow, which gives the Pokémon a Robin Hood vibe, which is really cool. I wouldn't be surprised if the legendary English outlaw was some inspiration for this Pokémon. Another really cool thing about this Pokémon is that it's a combination Grass and Ghost type. That's a rather unique combination. This Pokémon is awesome!
The next Pokémon revealed is Litten's final evolution, Incineroar! It's a Fire/Dark mix, a combination that also deserves more love (as far as I know, only the Houndour line has this combination), and it's an awesome Pokémon! It's essentially a cat-like pro wrestler, and as a pro wrestling fan, that is awesome to me. It has a signature move called Darkest Lariat, which ignores status changes the opponent has underwent. It's essentially a Discus Clothesline on steroids and on fire. It's really cool!
Third is Popplio's final evolution: The Water/Fairy type Primarina! It reminds me of a mermaid, which is neat. It's like this was designed by Disney. It has a move called Sparkling Aria. Strangely, it heals burns of any Pokémon it opposes. It's a strange effect. I'm not sure exactly how this'll help a Trainer win.
The focus of the trailer is the reveal of the Alola archipelago's Guardians! We've met Tapu Koko already. Next is the Guardian of Akula Island, Tapu Lele! Tapu Lele is a Psychic/Fairy, and it has the ability Psychic Surge, which makes the battlefield...get weird. Literally, the game says it gets weird. That's hilarious.
Second is Ula'ula Island's Guardian, Tapu Bulu, which is a Grass/Fairy type. It vaguely resembles a bull. It has the ability called Grassy Surge, which makes the battlefield get covered in grass.
Third is Poni Island's Guardian, Tapu Fini! Tapu Fini's design makes me think of a narwhal a little bit. Tapu Fini is a Water/Fairy type, and its ability is Misty Surge, which makes mist cover the battlefield. You know, there is a pattern with these Tapus. Their Abilities all fit their elements. Not to mention look at all their designs. I'm not sure how to describe it, but it seems that they may all be like those old Mighty Max or Polly Pocket toys. They can hide themselves by closing up certain parts of their bodies. It's especially obvious with Tapu Fini. The panels on her top and bottom can close up like a clam shell.
The trailer also reveals that the Alola Guardians all share a Z-Move. Appropriately, it's called Guardian of Alola. Basically, it summons a big energy body (I'm guessing the color will change depending on the Guardian), the Guardian forms the head a la Voltron, and it smashes its fist down on its opponent. That poor Probopass... The Z-Move looks awesome, and painful, and makes me glad I won't be on the receiving end of it any time soon.
We also get to meet another new Pokémon: Cosmog. I think it's supposed to be a living cloud of cosmic dust. It's neat.
Since Meowth got an Alolan variant, it's appropriate that its evolution, Persian, get one. The Dark-type Persian makes me think of Garfield a bit in the face. I'm expecting it to hate Mondays and love lasagna now.
We also get to see the beginnings of the Alolan Pokémon League. Hmm, this is interesting. I guessed that the Kahunas and trials would take the place of Gyms, and this certainly adds credence to my theory. After all, if Alola's Pokémon League is just starting out, they may not have been able to organize any formal gyms yet.
The trailer also reveals that Alolan Champions can take on something called the Battle Tree, which may be...a big tree. But it does have something that is REALLY cool! You can battle and team up with various past Trainers, like Cynthia, the Pokémon Champion of the Sinnoh region, and Wally from Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald/Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire. And even more amazing?
You can battle Red and Blue from the original Pokémon games. This is INCREDIBLE! This is a FANTASTIC way to pay a nod to the original games, and it's a neat way to celebrate the franchise's 20th Anniversary. I also liked it when Blue remarked that Red was as silent as ever. I also like the new looks of Red and Blue. They look older, but still recognizable. They aren't the ten-year-old kids who started off on a journey anymore, they are experienced adults...much like many of the players who have been playing from the beginning.
This is amazing. Game Freak is really going all out with these games. I am sad that we didn't get 3DS remakes of Red and Blue, but considering what we're getting with Sun and Moon, I can forgive Game Freak. Sun and Moon are going to rock!
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