Pokemon for Nintendo Switch Speculation Thread 3 | New updates in the OP!

RedAhmed · May 28, 2018

Xavi said:
I'm sure Charizard will be the Fly poke

I'd like them to have other Pokémon than in S/M for Pokéride, I remember seeing Charizard being the flying Pokémon.

Roshuan said:
Wouldn't Machamp be better for strength and Rock Smash should be done by another pokemon (Primeape, Hitmonchan etc)

Yeah, I was going to post that at first. But he seems the most logical one for Rock Smash, I don't know why. When I think Rock Smash, I picture a Pokémon performing a chop to break a rock. I always associated Karate Chop as Machop line move.

And Rhydon seems like a good fit for Strength, no?

Rouk' said:
In S/M, Tauros was the Roch Smash pokemon, so I don't think they would change that. Same with strengh (that was Machamp) and Fly (Charizard)

And that's why I want other Pokémon to be included in Pokéride, change all of the previous ones. I wouldn't mind either way though. How was it handled in US/UM? Did they have the same Pokéride Pokémon?

And I didn't know they had Machamp for Strength, funny I almost mentioned him for the Strength move.

srtrestre · May 28, 2018

ZeldaGalaxy94 said:
ResetEra now:

Note: Water are the leaks/rumors

Three pages of this.

JKTobi · May 28, 2018

If Eevee gets a new evolution, Pikachu should get one too. If the Eevee can evolve, Pikachu will be useless af.

Neoxon · May 28, 2018

For all our sakes, I hope the Direct is announced tomorrow. I'm not sure if we can take another day of this.

Fosko · May 28, 2018

MrConbon210 said:
As someone who is somewhat new to the Pokémon series I'm excited that this will be a sort of fresh start. The later games just feel way to bloated to me with all the different types they introduced and the mega evolutions and what not.

Keep it simple this time around.

there are only 3 new types introduced after gen 1 and they'll be still be there in all future remakes. Megas and items too.

If you want it simple I suggest you buy Red or Gold from the 3ds Vc.

Deleted member 5745 · May 28, 2018

Dat thread title change. Love it.

Deleted member 37233 · May 28, 2018

boris_ said:
i prefer this thread over the second one.
However the first one will always stay goat.

Classic genwunner!

MrConbon210 · May 28, 2018

Kinsei said:
Even if they limit it to the original 151 Pokemon you're still going to have to deal with steel types, fairy types, and while there are no dark types in Gen 1, there are still dark type moves. Also they're not going to scrap mega evolutions. All the Gen 1 mega stones will surely be available in the post game.

At least the OG 151 is a nice middle ground. I honestly have no idea how people can keep up with all 800+ Pokemon.

Xavi · May 28, 2018

Based admin/mod with that title change.

Fosko · May 28, 2018

MrConbon210 said:
At least the OG 151 is a nice middle ground. I honestly have no idea how people can keep up with all 800+ Pokemon.

Regional pokedex are smaller than that, and since last gen there's no national pokédex, it's now only on pokebank.

Deleted member 2791 · May 28, 2018

Since I didn't buy ORAS, it's been like 7 years since my last playthrough of RSE, I'm thinking of going back to it once I'm done with my finals and in anticipation of Let's Go.

I also miss 2D-style Pokémon.

MrConbon210 · May 28, 2018

Fosko said:
there are only 3 new types introduced after gen 1 and they'll be still be there in all future remakes. Megas and items too.

If you want it simple I suggest you buy Red or Gold from the 3ds Vc.

I've played Red, Platinum, Black, X, and Alpha Sapphire. Only one I actually beat was X. I get sort of interested but then it throws things like HM's and shit and I can't keep up.

Xavi · May 28, 2018

MrConbon210 said:
At least the OG 151 is a nice middle ground. I honestly have no idea how people can keep up with all 800+ Pokemon.

That's why we don't have a national dex but a Regional dex, to not overwhelm new players.

Beje · May 28, 2018

MrConbon210 said:
At least the OG 151 is a nice middle ground. I honestly have no idea how people can keep up with all 800+ Pokemon.

Because not every single Pokémon is available (as in able to catch) in every single game. Every pair of releases have a selection of 200-300 in their regional dex, with XY being the exception at 400+

Pokémon · May 28, 2018

LordKano said:
Since I didn't buy ORAS, it's been like 7 years since my last playthrough of RSE, I'm thinking of going back to it once I'm done with my finals and in anticipation of Let's Go.

I also miss 2D-style Pokémon.

What would you say about a Pokémon game in the vein of Octopath Traveller?

Deleted member 11626 · May 28, 2018

GuitarGuruu said:
Why isn't Ice type on that poll.

Because ice attacks are still worth a damn lol

Kinsei · May 28, 2018

MrConbon210 said:
At least the OG 151 is a nice middle ground. I honestly have no idea how people can keep up with all 800+ Pokemon.

You can identify the vast majority of Pokemon types based on looks alone. No need to memorize them all.

Beje · May 28, 2018

tyraniboah said:
Because ice attacks are still worth a damn lol

Not since Fairy is a thing

Ondor · May 28, 2018

Hahahahahaha, I love our admins.

Siege_Almighty · May 28, 2018

It's kinda easy to be able to keep up with the Pokemon when you aren't actively trying to ignore them

DarkFlame92 · May 28, 2018

What is the chance we get a pokemon game like Breath of the Wild in terms of world scale and 3D graphics? I think it's time for pokemon to make the leap to full 3D,that's a game I would buy a Switch for alone

808s & Villainy · May 28, 2018

DarkFlame92 said:
What is the chance we get a pokemon game like Breath of the Wild in terms of world scale and 3D graphics? I think it's time for pokemon to make the leap to full 3D,that's a game I would buy a Switch for alone

I'm not sure we will even in the next decade

Voltt · May 28, 2018

MrConbon210 said:
At least the OG 151 is a nice middle ground. I honestly have no idea how people can keep up with all 800+ Pokemon.

It's not like all 807 Pokémon are ever in a single game. The thing is that a lot of people's favorites were introduced in later gens, especially if they didn't get into the series when it started. As a newer fan, I can't get all that excited about this because I don't really care for that many of the original 151.

Xavi · May 28, 2018

DarkFlame92 said:
What is the chance we get a pokemon game like Breath of the Wild in terms of world scale and 3D graphics? I think it's time for pokemon to make the leap to full 3D,that's a game I would buy a Switch for alone

Zero, they already said Pokemon of the Wild is not happening.

NateDrake · May 28, 2018

DarkFlame92 said:
What is the chance we get a pokemon game like Breath of the Wild in terms of world scale and 3D graphics? I think it's time for pokemon to make the leap to full 3D,that's a game I would buy a Switch for alone

Such a thing is possible in the future. It ain't happening with this game.

Deleted member 2791 · May 28, 2018

pld said:
What would you say about a Pokémon game in the vein of Octopath Traveller?

Wouldn't fit IMO, Octopath Traveler works well because it's a throwback to old-school Final Fantasy, but Pokémon was designed very differently.
I'm saying that I miss 2D-style Pokémon but that's mostly because I never really liked the 3DS visual style, that may change now with the Switch.

Ushojax · May 28, 2018

DarkFlame92 said:
What is the chance we get a pokemon game like Breath of the Wild in terms of world scale and 3D graphics? I think it's time for pokemon to make the leap to full 3D,that's a game I would buy a Switch for alone

Zero, Game Freak are not capable of making a Pokemon game on that scale.

--R · May 28, 2018

Lmao the title. 10/10.

srtrestre · May 28, 2018

Chill with the gifs... is that an Ice move?

Keyouta · May 28, 2018

Neoxon said:
For all our sakes, I hope the Direct is announced tomorrow. I'm not sure if we can take another day of this.

Don't worry you'll still have to endure another day of speculation once the Direct is confirmed!

RedAhmed · May 28, 2018

Wait, wasn't this supposed to be announced before the end of this month? I swear I read something along those lines.
If true, we are going to have an announcement within these 2 days!!

Reset the clock!

Xavi · May 28, 2018

Keyouta said:
Don't worry you'll still have to endure another day of speculation once the Direct is confirmed!

That's going to be super fun though

MGPanda · May 28, 2018

Siege.exe said:
It's kinda easy to be able to keep up with the Pokemon when you aren't actively trying to ignore them

This a thousand times. I can probably name every single Pokémon that you show me. The issue is that a lot of people hasn't played since Gens 1, 2, or 3 (most of my friends stopped playing before DP, about when we started high school), and now that both Nintendo and Pokémon are on a popularity rise with the Switch and all, they want to come back. But instead of slowly learning and adapting, they want the series to adapt to them, which is what usually kills a series, and it's why a lot of people complained about the excessive Kanto fanservice in XY/SM.

byDoS · May 28, 2018

NateDrake said:
Such a thing is possible in the future. It ain't happening with this game.

I can taste the disappointment already.

The meltdowns are gonna be something else with this one

wildbite · May 28, 2018

I'm really looking forward to a new Pokemon game. The last one I played was Pokemon X and before that was Pokemon Ruby. I've held off buying a Switch until either a Pokemon or Animal Crossing is announced.

WrenchNinja · May 28, 2018

Regional dexes by game:

RBY - 151 (Bulbasaur to Mew)
GSC - 251 (Chikorita to Celebi)
RSE - 202 (Treecko to Deoxys)
FR/LG - 151 (Bulbasaur to Mew)
D/P - 151 (Turtwig to Manaphy)
Pt - 210 (Turtwig to Giratina)
HG/SS - 256 (Chikorita to Celebi)
B/W - 156 (Victini to Genesect)
B2/W2 - 301 (Victini to Genesect)
X/Y - 153 + 153 + 151 (Chespin to Mewtwo)
OR/AS - 211 (Treecko to Deoxys)
Su/Mo - 302 (Rowlet to Marshadow)
US/UM - 403 (Rowlet to Zeraora)

louisacommie · May 28, 2018

What are the chances the upload the direct with out prior announcement like January

Xavi · May 28, 2018

louisacommie said:
What are the chances the upload the direct with out prior announcement like January

Zero, this is Pokémon. They want all the attention.

Dream Machine · May 28, 2018

MrConbon210 said:
At least the OG 151 is a nice middle ground. I honestly have no idea how people can keep up with all 800+ Pokemon.

I'd rather be surprised and see something new than the same shit I have had memorized since I was in 3rd grade again and again.

Pokemon is supposed to be about exploring the world and discovering new and interesting monsters to capture. You don't need to "keep up", you just need to not be a grump when you see something you don't recognize.

Deleted member 2791 · May 28, 2018

byDoS said:
I can taste the disappointment already.

The meltdowns are gonna be something else with this one

meltdowns at announcement due to fabricated hype and insane expectations -> predictions of failures -> game release and is actually good -> record breaking sales -> people don't understand how it happened and blame it on switch users being starved

apply that to every switch release, including future ones

RockmanBN · May 28, 2018

WrenchNinja said:
Regional dexes by game:

RBY - 151
GSC - 251
RSE - 202
FR/LG - 151
D/P - 151
Pt - 210
HG/SS - 256
B/W - 155
B2/W2 - 300
X/Y - 153 + 153 + 151
OR/AS - 211
Su/Mo - 302
US/UM - 403

Can't you catch more in FR/LG? Thought you need to beat the league to find more.

Hentz · May 28, 2018

so tomorrow it is? announce the games or the direct date?

NeonStars · May 28, 2018

DarkFlame92 said:
What is the chance we get a pokemon game like Breath of the Wild in terms of world scale and 3D graphics? I think it's time for pokemon to make the leap to full 3D,that's a game I would buy a Switch for alone

That's definitely not gonna happen with this game lol. Maybe in Gen 8. I'm pretty sure this game will be similar to the 3DS games but in HD.

Hikari · May 28, 2018

Whoever changed the title hit the nail on the head, LMAO.

Kissenkopf · May 28, 2018

Ushojax said:
Zero, Game Freak are not capable of making a Pokemon game on that scale.

The same was said about the Zelda team. ;)

Gamefreak COULD handle such a game. But not now. Maybe after a break of three years, where they focus on building a living world and getting help from experienced Devs. Like Monolithsoft.

Cryxok · May 28, 2018

Dream Machine said:
I'd rather be surprised and see something new than the same shit I have had memorized since I was in 3rd grade again and again.

Pokemon is supposed to be about exploring the world and discovering new and interesting monsters to capture. You don't need to "keep up", you just need to not be a grump when you see something you don't recognize.

This, so much!

NeonStars · May 28, 2018

Kissenkopf said:
The same was said about the Zelda team. ;)

Gamefreak COULD handle such a game. But not now. Maybe after a break of three years, where they focus on building a living world and getting help from experienced Devs. Like Monolithsoft.

Granted the Zelda team received help from monolith soft.

byDoS · May 28, 2018

LordKano said:
meltdowns at announcement due to fabricated hype and insane expectations -> predictions of failures -> game release and is actually good -> record breaking sales -> people don't understand how it happened and blame it on switch users being starved

apply that to every switch release, including future ones

Every Pokémon, you mean...

And the game will probably be good, don't get me wrong. But it won't meet people expectations, especially on the visual/graphics department.

Evergarden · May 28, 2018

Can we expect to see a new Pokémon game each year for Switch ?

808s & Villainy · May 28, 2018

LordKano said:
meltdowns at announcement due to fabricated hype and insane expectations -> predictions of failures -> game release and is actually good -> record breaking sales -> people don't understand how it happened and blame it on switch users being starved

apply that to every switch release, including future ones

I love how expectations are always assumed to be "insane". Expecting it to look like it's contemporaries (in before this is construed as me meaning it should be like BOTW) on the console is always met with a mountain of excuses for Gamefreak or, my favorite, blame going to Nintendo or TPCi for not giving them a large enough cut, or rushing them, or whatever. Record breaking sales mean little other than Pokemon fans being conditioned to low expectations IMHO

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