First if all, I have to say I eally loved the music for this trailer. It's so funky.
The first evolution revealed is for the chimera-like Pokémon known as Type: Null. The evolution is called Sivally, and it looks pretty cool. It has an ability called the RKS System, which makes it change its type based on what item it holds. This has led many to theorize that this Pokémon may have a relation with Arceus, as it looks similar to Arceus, and has a similar ability.
I have heard the theory that this Pokémon may have been an artificial creation, muck like Mewtwo was. I think that theory may make some sense. After all, people have tried to create Pokémon before. And it would be a great way to pay a nod to the original Red and Blue. Which leaves a couple questions. If Type: Null is an artificial Pokémon...who created it? And why? The Aether Foundation may likely have the resources to create this Pokémon, but if it was them, why?
Next, we reveal the evolutions of the Pokémon known as Jangmo-o (How is that pronounced? I normally go with "Jangmo-Oh"), Hakamo-o, and then Kommo-o. If there's a theme to the name, I'm not seeing it. They are bizarre-looking Pokémon. They kind of look like mutated dragons with gold coins attached to them. I can imagine hearing lots of clinking and clacking when they move around. And they are Dragon/Fighting. Interesting combination, indeed. In fact, Kommo-o has a unique signature move called Clanging Scales. Ha.
Next, we meet Bounsweet's evolutions: The Grass-type Steenee, then the Grass-type Tsareena. Steenee is cute, and Tsareena looks rather...regal. Which works, considering where her name comes from. Although, I think this is the third plant-like Pokémon to have a final evolution that looks humanoid. I'm going to guess the designers have a theme going, one plant girl per generation. She has an ability called Queenly Majesty, which I'm guessing always gives her the first strike. She also ha her own signature move: Trop Kick. The effect is really neat.
Next is revealed an evolution for Cutiefly, called Ribombee. It's a cute little Pokémon. Makes me think of Tinker Bell for some reason.
New Alola forms! This time, the Grimer line has alternate forms. Their Alolan variants are actually a mix of Poison and Dark type, and They have funky forms. Alolan Grimer is green with what looks like yellow lipstick. And it has teeth! Well, from what I understand, the "teeth" are crystallized poisons. Can that happen? Maybe it's caused by impurities in the sludge that makes up Grimer? I don't know.
Alolan Muk looks...like a head trip. Seriously! It's a neon head trip! And the colors move! They move! That, I admit, is pretty cool. That's an amazing effect. Really shows how the technology has grown over the years. You'd never see something like this twenty years ago! It's amazing. It also seems to be able to learn Bite, based on the footage. Makes sense, with its crystal "teeth".
New trainers introduced! The first one revealed is Olivia, the Kahuna of Akala Island. She uses Rock pokemon, according to her dialogue. It's nice to see the game makers are diversifying the Kahunas a bit. based on this, I think we can safely assume that the Kahunas are the Gym Leaders of Alola. It's a nice change-up of a classic mechanic if that's the case.
The next one revealed is Ilima, a trail captain specializing in Normal-type Pokémon. Yeah, these Trail Captains are the new gym leaders. Ilima is...rather androgynous-looking to me. Is Ilima male or female? Well, maybe we'll find out on release.
Can't wait for these games! I will download the demo!
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