Post by pokemonfan on Jul 3, 2016 17:32:46 GMT -4
Here's my detailed thoughts on recent pokemon reveals, including the first two below for which we now have english names and lore:
Rockruff: It does well as a puppy pokemon that distinguishes itself pretty well from Growlithe. The bit of lore about it getting wilder as it nears evolution raises hopes that it will become a awesome-looking wolf/werewolf.
Komala: One of the ones I am rather indifferent to. Its not a bad design at all, and I am glad we have a koala pokemon at last. But still it is just another of the myriad "cute small mammal" pokemon and there are a lot I like more than it (Pachirisu, Shaymin and so on). But I gotta admit the bit of lore about it letting go of its precious log pillow to hug the arm of a trainer it really trusts is absolutely endearing.
Charjabug: Its a "pupa stage" bug, which I never have strong feelings about. It looking like a battery and being used like one is clever I suppose. That it has a ability that specifically makes one want to use it in double battles makes it sound like its stats may be higher than most pupa pokemon.
Vikavolt: This is one of my favorite new ones. Awesome looks, awesome typing, useful ability. I get that it is meant to evoke a spaceship like from Gradius but I'm glad it is still noticeably organic in appearance (not that big a fan of the fully artificial-looking pokemon). Here's hoping it has at least Scolipede-level stats.
Drampa: This is one I was actually close to disliking. I mean it looks silly which is fine, but I was actually off put by how its animation shows it not just being based on an old person, but depicting someone so old and feeble that they literally carry a blanket to keep from getting cold. Its just rather depressing to think about. Its lore though as a protector of children, lover of people, and reading a lot of happy comments and fan art from others about it has warmed me to it a bit. Still doesn't hold a candle to the "cool" dragons like Haxorus of course.
Bruxish: A decently realistic pokemon version of a triggerfish. Can't say I love it but I don't hate it either. It is what it is supposed to be, a creature so garish, surprising and aggressive that it gives others pause about simply being around it.
Cutiefly: Like bruxish it is what it is supposed to be, but what it is supposed to be evokes much warmer feelings. It joins the ranks of Flabebe and Joltic as a very small, very cute pokemon. They really quite perfectly replicated some of the cutest varieties of bee fly into pokemon form, and adding a innocent pureness to the look to make it more Fairy-like. The extra lore about it being attracted to human auras is interesting as well, just the thought of these little things flying into homes to visit people is endearing.
Togedemaru: May end up liking this one more than its predecessor Dedenne (who didn't really get given anything aside from cute looks), as it at least has useful abilities. What I am really curious about is if when the anime depicts it will they have it be capable of walking? Its in-game animations (plus its "roly poly" designation) make it seem like it is literally so round and short-limbed that it can only move about by rolling. I mean it could waddle I guess, but I don't think they could make it look right running. I like the added Steel type justification in that not only does it have those spines but that its upper body seems to be covered in metal-infused fur.
Tapu Koko: Its a legendary, has a decent design and useful ability, but its far from being added to my list of favorite legendaries. I do like the whimsical aspects of its lore.
Rockruff: It does well as a puppy pokemon that distinguishes itself pretty well from Growlithe. The bit of lore about it getting wilder as it nears evolution raises hopes that it will become a awesome-looking wolf/werewolf.
Komala: One of the ones I am rather indifferent to. Its not a bad design at all, and I am glad we have a koala pokemon at last. But still it is just another of the myriad "cute small mammal" pokemon and there are a lot I like more than it (Pachirisu, Shaymin and so on). But I gotta admit the bit of lore about it letting go of its precious log pillow to hug the arm of a trainer it really trusts is absolutely endearing.
Charjabug: Its a "pupa stage" bug, which I never have strong feelings about. It looking like a battery and being used like one is clever I suppose. That it has a ability that specifically makes one want to use it in double battles makes it sound like its stats may be higher than most pupa pokemon.
Vikavolt: This is one of my favorite new ones. Awesome looks, awesome typing, useful ability. I get that it is meant to evoke a spaceship like from Gradius but I'm glad it is still noticeably organic in appearance (not that big a fan of the fully artificial-looking pokemon). Here's hoping it has at least Scolipede-level stats.
Drampa: This is one I was actually close to disliking. I mean it looks silly which is fine, but I was actually off put by how its animation shows it not just being based on an old person, but depicting someone so old and feeble that they literally carry a blanket to keep from getting cold. Its just rather depressing to think about. Its lore though as a protector of children, lover of people, and reading a lot of happy comments and fan art from others about it has warmed me to it a bit. Still doesn't hold a candle to the "cool" dragons like Haxorus of course.
Bruxish: A decently realistic pokemon version of a triggerfish. Can't say I love it but I don't hate it either. It is what it is supposed to be, a creature so garish, surprising and aggressive that it gives others pause about simply being around it.
Cutiefly: Like bruxish it is what it is supposed to be, but what it is supposed to be evokes much warmer feelings. It joins the ranks of Flabebe and Joltic as a very small, very cute pokemon. They really quite perfectly replicated some of the cutest varieties of bee fly into pokemon form, and adding a innocent pureness to the look to make it more Fairy-like. The extra lore about it being attracted to human auras is interesting as well, just the thought of these little things flying into homes to visit people is endearing.
Togedemaru: May end up liking this one more than its predecessor Dedenne (who didn't really get given anything aside from cute looks), as it at least has useful abilities. What I am really curious about is if when the anime depicts it will they have it be capable of walking? Its in-game animations (plus its "roly poly" designation) make it seem like it is literally so round and short-limbed that it can only move about by rolling. I mean it could waddle I guess, but I don't think they could make it look right running. I like the added Steel type justification in that not only does it have those spines but that its upper body seems to be covered in metal-infused fur.
Tapu Koko: Its a legendary, has a decent design and useful ability, but its far from being added to my list of favorite legendaries. I do like the whimsical aspects of its lore.
