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What is your opinion on regional forms in general? Do you think they are a good idea or would you rather not have had them?
I like them! I'm also biased since it introduced one of my favorite babies everrrr, Alolan Vulpix hehe. So cute. Sandshrew's Alolan form was also cute... and another ice type. :D Pretty sure I liked regionals since the start and that probably won't change.
Do you like the Ice Type regional forms? Do you prefer them over their originals?
As you can tell above, yes I 1000% like them. I like the originals too, Vulpix especially will always be cute, but ice regionals overall are just -chef's kiss-
Are there any non Ice Type mons you'd like to see as a regional Ice Type in a new gen/game?
Yes! I think an ice type flying regional would be cool. Ice type Skarmory would probably be absolutely gorgeous, and I can imagine ice crystals over its body in place of steel.
Would you like any of them to gain a new evolutions? (SwSh gave certain regional forms a new evolution, such as Mr. Rime for Galarian Mr. Mime).
One day I'd like to see an ice type evolution for Clamperl, since I think that would be a really interesting concept to explore. More elegant ice aquatic creatures please! I'd also love to say Delibird but I have absolutely no idea what they could do as an evolution for it??
Do you think or hope there will be any new Ice type Hisuian forms in Legends:Arceus?
Yesss. I know how biased I am towards the ice regionals and would love to see more. Anything really - surprise me. Bonus points if I get some precious ice Whimsicott or Altaria. :')
What is your opinion on Regional Forms in general? Do you think they are a good idea or would you rather not have had them? I may not be a fan of every design, but I think the concept is a great idea!
Do you like the Ice-type Regional Forms? Do you prefer them over their originals? Yes to Alolan Sandslash, Vulpix and Darumaka, not so much Galarian Mr. Mime and Darmanitan. I think I prefer the original Sandshrew and Ninetales over their Alolan counterparts, but it's close.
Are there any non-Ice-type 'mons you'd like to see as a regional Ice-type in a new gen/game? Liepard would be cool, seeing as we don't have a proper snow leopard Pokémon yet (Suicune draws partial inspiration from leopards, possibly snow leopards given its association with the north wind, but it's only vaguely cat-like and not an Ice-type). Regional Purrloin could even play on the Canada lynx since they already have similar jowls, though I suppose that role could also be filled by Shinx and co. since they're believed to draw at least partial inspiration from lynxes.
I agree with Furret too, especially after seeing it in New Pokémon Snap. Hoothoot and Noctowl would also translate nicely into Ice-types.
Would you like any of them to gain a new evolutions? (SwSh gave certain Regional Forms a new evolution, such as Mr. Rime for Galarian Mr. Mime). Unlike Regional Forms, I'm not a fan of Regional Evolutions. They really did the old forms dirty with those IMO (poor Farfetch'd and Mr. Mime still can't evolve...).
Do you think or hope there will be any new Ice-type Hisuian forms in Legends: Arceus? As much as I'd love more, given the number of Ice-type regionals we've already got and Wyrdeer not getting Ice-type, they may be wanting to take a break from them. (Then again, there is a whole quarter of the region covered in ice and snow.)
What is your opinion on regional forms in general? Do you think they are a good idea or would you rather not have had them?
Yes, I think regional forms were a great idea, and would argue it's the best thing that gen 7 did. I was thrilled to see it continue as a feature of gen 8, and look forward to seeing the variants that future generations could bring us.
Considering how many variations exist within species of wildlife here on earth, I think it's conceivable that such diversity might also be found within the Pokemon universe, and it's a way to inspire new interest in pokémon that might be overlooked or underutilized by altering their aesthetics slightly, and giving them an entirely different competive life with changes to their typing, abilities and access to new moves.
Do you like the Ice Type regional forms? Do you prefer them over their originals?
Yes, I like the ice type regional forms, with the exception of Mr Mime. Whether it's a psychic, fairy or ice type I hate the fundamental concept for this Pokemon down to it's lazy name. I suppose the Galarian version is the lesser of the two evils because he has some shoes and a tie that looks like ice or crystal. This makes him seem a little less human, and I think is an improvement to the original Mr. Mime that had no details to set him apart from a regular circus clown and completely failed from a design perspective in my opinion. But even the icy inserts aren't enough to salvage this thing for me.
However, I think both Alolan and Kantonian Ninetales are fantastic designs, and their pre-evos are also delightful. I prefer the look of Alolan Vulpix, even though the Kantonian one also is charming, something about the snowy fur, cloud-like tails and mane just make this Vulpix look more ethereal. The opal color to the eyes also make them seem bigger and more expressive and vulnerable. When it comes to the more mature Ninetales though I prefer the original Kanto one. Alolan Ninetales is breathtaking, but what I like about the first Ninetales though is that I think her look is more complex, she's an elegant and dignified Pokemon, but she also can look fierce like a wolf can, yet has this hint of an devilish little smile that makes her unique. Both versions of Ninetales look otherworldly, but I feel like they come from two different plains of existence, and one is lighter and the other darker, and I just find the fire Ninetales a little more interesting, especially with it's backstory of the nine wizards that merged to create this Pokemon and the 1,000 year curse that pulling one of it's tails can trigger. The clencher for me though is the shiny, in the Kanto one the contrast between her normal and shiny form is much more dramatic, going from gold to silver, and those ultraviolet tips on the tail are just genius. It's one of my all time favorite shinies.
I think the Sandshrew line is also fun. I prefer the simpler design of original Sandshrew a wee bit over the Alolan one, but they're both cute. However, for Sandslash I have to go with the Alolan variation definitely. The spikes/quills on it's back being icy stalgamites are just so cool.
I guess both Unovian and Galarian Darumaka are sorta cute in a derpy way, and same with their evolutions and Zen Mode forms. When I saw Galarian Darmanitan I thought it was overdesign, but it also is starting to make me laugh because it's so whacky, and is starting to grow on me. So either the fire one or the fire/ice.
Since right now I am only interested in playing casually I don't need to make hard decisions like sheer force or gorilla tactics. I just pick the Pokemon that intrigues me and see what I can get out of it.
Are there any non Ice Type mons you'd like to see as a regional Ice Type in a new gen/game?
I bet an ice type Starmie would be beautiful. It has the big, stunning ruby core in it's center, called the gem of the sea, that's supoose to shine in a rainbow of seven colors. Instead of rainbow how about an ice/psychic Starmie that has a core inspired by the aurora bourealis? Perhaps it's darker, twilight-toned starmie with a glowing emerald for it's gem, swirled with other flecks of color to make it look more like a starry sky filled with polar lights.
The Hoothoot line is also waiting to be made into a an ice/flying type. It and Noctowl would make lovely snowy owls.
Would you like any of them to gain a new evolutions? (SwSh gave certain regional forms a new evolution, such as Mr. Rime for Galarian Mr. Mime).
Starmie is already strong and doesn't need an evolution, you could have something though I think with an evolved form for Noctowl. If you wanted get really unexpected and creative it's final form could be based on a creature from Russian folklore known as the sirin, they are enchantresses who have owl body parts and wings, they looked like beautiful angels with halos, and sang hypnotic songs. I would keep if firmly an owl and less hybrid, let the face stay more like Noctowl but give it big, glorious golden eagle/seraph wings after all that snow and whiteness of the pre-evos and keep the nimbus/halo over it's head.
Do you think or hope there will be any new Ice type Hisuian forms in Legends:Arceus?
I don't know if there will be, but I sure do hope so. I think it would be wonderful to have a new ice type Hisusian form, and think Legends Arceus has really done a terrific job with the different forms so far, especially the evolution for Stantler. It reminds me of the Deer God from Princess Mononoke, and I love it!
What is your opinion on regional forms in general? Do you think they are a good idea or would you rather not have had them?
I'm probably one of the few people who focus more on the completely new Pokemon while leaving out the regional forms. I'm not against them. I just barely get to use them. I think they are an interesting concept and they work well to keep the Pokedex number low while also giving a new focus on Pokemon that already exist.
Do you like the Ice Type regional forms? Do you prefer them over their originals?
I like them, but I do think Ice/Steel is a very unfortunate typing in terms of weaknesses.
Are there any non Ice Type mons you'd like to see as a regional Ice Type in a new gen/game?
Some that would be interesting are the Ralts line, the Marill line, maybe some pseudo legendaries like Tyranitar or Salamence? I could also see the Hoppip line getting something new out of an Ice Type. (or some love in general)
Would you like any of them to gain a new evolutions? (SwSh gave certain regional forms a new evolution, such as Mr. Rime for Galarian Mr. Mime).
Maybe an evolution to Relicanth or Tentacruel that allows them to survive in colder waters? I suppose Noctowl and Swellow could also use some more power. I think there aren't that many Ice/Flying Pokemon besides Articuno, are there?
Do you think or hope there will be any new Ice type Hisuian forms in Legends:Arceus?
Isn't is a region considered to be a little bit colder? A region with lower temperature should have more Pokemon accustomed to the temperatures. And if it is open world we may even be able to use them earlier in the game!
Are there any pure Ice Type Pokemon that you think should have a secondary typing? If so, which typing would that be?
Are there any Non-Ice type Pokemon that you think should have been Ice Type? Are there any Ice Type pokemon you think shouldn't be Ice Type?
Ice hasn't been combined with Normal or Poison yet. Additionally Ice has only been combined with Fire in a temporary form (Zen Mode Galar Darmanitan). Do you have any ideas for what an Ice Type Pokemon combined with any of these types would look like? (you can also use a new Regional form for this if you want)
No optional thingy this week, but I intend to start a Battle Tower challenge next week as the optional =3
own answers:
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Are there any pure Ice Type Pokemon that you think should have a secondary typing? If so, which typing would that be?
Galar Darmanitan should've been Ice/Fighting imo. It just looks like it would be a fighting type to me.
Eiscue should've been Ice/Water. In CT you literally find it in the water.
Glalie should've been a dual type. What type is a bit harder. Ghost/Dark or Rock all fit based on Dex entries:
Rock: "Glalie has a body made of rock, which it hardens with an armor of ice. This Pokémon has the ability to freeze moisture in the atmosphere into any shape it desires."
Ghost or Dark: "Glalie has the ability to freely control ice. For example, it can instantly freeze its prey solid. After immobilizing its prey in ice, this Pokémon enjoys eating it in leisurely fashion."
Ghost or Dark: "Legend says a boulder on an icy mountain absorbed the distress and regrets of a stranded mountaineer, giving rise to Glalie."
Cubchoo/Beartic could've been Ice/Normal, but that's more wishful thinking rather than something I think actually should've been =p
Are there any Non-Ice type Pokemon that you think should have been Ice Type? Are there any Ice Type pokemon you think shouldn't be Ice Type?
Deerling/Sawsbuck Winter Form!
I've always wished this Pokemon line would change types based on what season it is. Either the Summer or Autumn Form would be Normal/Grass, with the other one becoming maybe Grass/Bug or Grass/Ground. Spring form could be Grass/Fairy. Winter form would definitely be Grass/Ice though!
The Piplup line is based on Penguins and could've been an Water/Ice type. not sure I'd say it should've been an Ice type though.
For Ice type pokemon that shouldn't have been Ice Type... I'm mainly thinking Jynx/Smoochum. None of it's Dex entries explain in any way why it's an Ice Type. This line could've been pure Psychic imo. It is usually found in cold areas in games, but that's about it I think.
I'm also wondering why Cloyster is an Ice type tbh. None of it's dex entries refer to anythin cold/ice related.
Like Dewgong has multiple Dex entries referring to cold weather/temperatures. I just don't see how Cloyster is an Ice type tbh. Could've easily been just a Water type imo.
I don't really mind that they are Ice types though, Ice needs any mon it can get atm xD
Ice hasn't been combined with Normal or Poison yet. Additionally Ice has only been combined with Fire in a temporary form (Zen Mode Galar Darmanitan). Do you have any ideas for what an Ice Type Pokemon combined with any of these types would look like? (you can also use a new Regional form for this if you want)
Personally, I like to look at Fakemons when thinking about unused type combinations or regional forms (because often someone already made one =3).
For Ice/Poison I found this Ice snake I think looks pretty cool:
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For Ice/Normal I found this Snow Hare that looks good:
Are there any pure Ice-type Pokémon that you think should have a secondary typing? If so, which typing would that be? I used to be convinced that Glalie was half Dark. Also, Cryogonal seems like it should be Ice/Steel with its almost mechanical appearance.
Are there any non-Ice-type Pokémon that you think should've been Ice-type? Piplup line and Suicune, though I guess the latter wouldn't have fit the legend of the Burned Tower had it been.
Are there any Ice-type Pokémon you think shouldn't be Ice-type? I don't really get Cloyster being an Ice-type, but I'm cool with it.
Ice hasn't been combined with Normal or Poison yet. Additionally, Ice has only been combined with Fire in a temporary form (Zen Mode Galar Darmanitan). Do you have any ideas for what an Ice-type Pokémon combined with any of these types would look like? (You can also use a new Regional Form for this if you want.) Obviously some kind of pun on "frostbite" for Ice/Poison. Maybe a Regional Zubat/Golbat/Crobat or a brand new bat Pokémon?
First up, sorry I've been a bit of a cold club member of late ;)
Are there any pure Ice Type Pokemon that you think should have a secondary typing? If so, which typing would that be?
Glalie should definitely be Ice / Dark imo, especially with Froslass being Ice / Ghost. I agree that Eiscue should have been Ice(d) / Water!
Are there any Non-Ice type Pokemon that you think should have been Ice Type? Are there any Ice Type pokemon you think shouldn't be Ice Type?
I think the Horsea line could have been Water / Ice, just look at them! Dratini and Dragonair always looked icy too, Dragonite obviously less so. Sign me up for a regional Altaria that is Fairy / Ice pls :)
Ice hasn't been combined with Normal or Poison yet. Additionally Ice has only been combined with Fire in a temporary form (Zen Mode Galar Darmanitan). Do you have any ideas for what an Ice Type Pokemon combined with any of these types would look like? (you can also use a new Regional form for this if you want)
I would love to see a an Ice / Poison branch of the Nidoqueen/king line!
Btw, Jynx is half Ice type because it is at least partially based on Yuki-onna!
Did anyone else expect the new Hisuian Zorua and Zoroark to be Ice type? I was surprised to see it was normal/ghost! Either way it really looks like something that is a cute little icy boy and I love him. ;w; Is it just me?
omg... can I join? Ice types are like one of my favourites in the series and have been since Gen 1!!!! So much so, that I'd love to pick Articuno as my Guardian! I'll go ahead and answer the first post questions:
-What is/are your favorite Ice Type Pokemon?
Articuno hands down.
-Have you ever used an Ice Type on any of your playthrough teams? If yes, do you remember which one it was and/or in which game?
Aye aye aye, I've played so many runs of most of the games that I've probably used them all minus like Gen 8 ones, so I'll go moreso with the favourites I've used, which are 100% Cloyster and Sneasel in my Gen 2 runs, I almost always used one if not both of the critters!
Hey Icy fans! I'm here on behalf of VPP to ask if you'd like to be involved in our section collaboration! You don't need to do anything special, just any club members here who participate in VPP get a 25 post reduction when they ask for a new Icy Type virtual Pokémon! :)
Also, sign me up! Favorites are Alolan Ninetales, Weavile, and Lapras!
omg... can I join? Ice types are like one of my favourites in the series and have been since Gen 1!!!! So much so, that I'd love to pick Articuno as my Guardian! I'll go ahead and answer the first post questions:
-What is/are your favorite Ice Type Pokemon?
Articuno hands down.
-Have you ever used an Ice Type on any of your playthrough teams? If yes, do you remember which one it was and/or in which game?
Aye aye aye, I've played so many runs of most of the games that I've probably used them all minus like Gen 8 ones, so I'll go moreso with the favourites I've used, which are 100% Cloyster and Sneasel in my Gen 2 runs, I almost always used one if not both of the critters!
Of course you can, there is no deadline for signing up =p
Nor for the questions btw if you saw any more you want to answer 😉
I've gone and added them all to the opening post in a spoiler, figured it would be more convenient for people who join later on than sifting though all the posts =D
Not that you absolutely have to answer each and every question or anything =p
Anyway, you have been admitted to the Glacial Gathering through your Guardian: Articuno.
Welcome, Pumpkin Spiced Memes!
Hey Icy fans! I'm here on behalf of VPP to ask if you'd like to be involved in our section collaboration! You don't need to do anything special, just any club members here who participate in VPP get a 25 post reduction when they ask for a new Icy Type virtual Pokémon! :)
I've already filled most of it in, I just need your choice for a guardian and you'll be a member =3
(Guardians are: Articuno, regice, Kyurem (can pick any of it's 3 forms), Glastrier or Ice Rider Calyrex)
(can also check the first post for an image and some dex entries if you don't know who to pick)
Of course you can, there is no deadline for signing up =p
Nor for the questions btw if you saw any more you want to answer 😉
I've gone and added them all to the opening post in a spoiler, figured it would be more convenient for people who join later on than sifting though all the posts =D
Not that you absolutely have to answer each and every question or anything =p
Anyway, you have been admitted to the Glacial Gathering through your Guardian: Articuno.
Welcome, Pumpkin Spiced Memes!
Yes please 😊
I've already filled most of it in, I just need your choice for a guardian and you'll be a member =3
(Guardians are: Articuno, regice, Kyurem (can pick any of it's 3 forms), Glastrier or Ice Rider Calyrex)
(can also check the first post for an image and some dex entries if you don't know who to pick)
What are some of your favorite snowy/icy location(s) in any of the games? (Snowy routes... Icy caverns etc.)
The Unova games had seasons. Did you like this mechanic? How do you feel about the Winter season in them?
Deerling/Sawsbuck had forms based on the current season. Do you like the idea of mons having seasonal forms? Do you think one of their typings should be adjusted along with the season? Or perhaps a different ability or move they can only have/use in a particular season?
In SM/USUM a new Evolution stone was introduced for the regional Ice Types: the Ice Stone.
Before Sw/Sh Eevee needed to be in a specific location in order to evolve into Glaceon. In SwSh this has been replaced by the Ice Stone. If Crabrawler were to be in SwSh it would probably have received the same treatment.
Do you think this is a good change? Do you prefer the location based evolutions for Ice Types such as Glaceon or the new Ice Stones?
For those who watch the Anime: Are there any moments from the Anime that are set in a snowy or icy location that you find particularly memorable? For those who collect or play the TCG: Are there any Ice mon cards (I believe they are Water type in the TCG?) that you think have a great snow/ice locale on the background? Or perhaps you just like the picture as a whole?
Feel free to share any pictures if you have any =3
Also, you can ofc reply to these last 2 questions even if you don't actively follow the Anime or TCG if something came to mind =3
What is/are some of your favorite snowy/icy location(s) in any of the games? (Snowy routes/cities... Icy caverns etc.)
Route 17 (Mamoswine Road) in X/Y! I really liked plowing through the snow riding on Mamoswine's back =D
I sometimes just used Repels so I could keep playing around in it without being hit by random encounters ^.^
I also liked being able to sink almost all the way into the snow in DPPt (route 217 I think? 216?).
And the Shiver Snowfields in New Snap just look really pretty. ^.^
The Unova games had seasons. Did you like this mechanic? How do you feel about the Winter season in them?
Yes! There were even some areas you couldn't access unless it was the right season iirc.
I really loved the idea and wish it didn't immediately get scrapped next gen to never return (except for maybe in gen 5 remakes I guess).
I really liked seeing everything covered in snow too when it was Winter =D
Deerling/Sawsbuck had forms based on the current season. Do you like the idea of mons having seasonal forms? Do you think one of their typings should be adjusted along with the season? Or perhaps a different ability or move they can only have/use in a particular season?
I do like the idea, but feel like the amount of mons you could do this with would be limited.
I've always wished this Pokemon line would change types based on what season it is. Either the Summer or Autumn Form would be Normal/Grass, with the other one becoming maybe Grass/Bug or Grass/Ground. Spring form could be Grass/Fairy. Winter form would definitely be Grass/Ice though!
A Seasonal move to match the typing could definitely fit too!
I don't think there's a need to swap abilities based on seasons, if that's even possible in the first place.
In SM/USUM a new Evolution stone was introduced for the regional Ice Types: the Ice Stone.
Before Sw/Sh Eevee needed to be in a specific location in order to evolve into Glaceon. In SwSh this has been replaced by the Ice Stone. If Crabrawler were to be in SwSh it would probably have received the same treatment.
Do you think this is a good change? Do you prefer the location based evolutions for Ice Types such as Glaceon or the new Ice Stones?
I do like the idea of certain Ice types evolving in certain cold areas only. Unfortunately these areas are usually pretty late into the game D=
Which is where I'd personally like the Ice stones to come in. An early game alternative for location based evolutions, rather than a complete replacement. Sadly Ice stones so far aren't accessible all that much earlier either.
So basically I like their addition, but would prefer to have them as an alternative rather than a complete replacement.
For those who watch the Anime: Are there any moments from the Anime that are set in a snowy or icy location that you find particularly memorable?
For those who collect or play the TCG: Are there any Ice mon cards (I believe they are Water type in the TCG?) that you think have a great snow/ice locale on the background? Or perhaps you just like the picture as a whole?
Can't really speak for the Anime as I don't watch it anymore and the only Ice related thing I can remember is Ash and crew riding on the back of Lapras... but, for the TCG I just googled and saw these:
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I like the pictures on the cards as a whole: nice icy/snowy backgrounds and the mons on them have nice poses =D
Time for a Battle Tower challenge for those who are interested!
You can do this on any of the gen 6, 7 & 8 games that have a variation of the Battle Tower.
This first challenge is kind of to test things out tbh as I'm not sure how high or low to set the goals atm =D (or if people are interested)
I'm pretty sure some Battle Facilities had a choice between level 50 and level 100, but they've been changed bit by bit over the gens so I'm not sure when/what game this was anymore xD
Anyway at your game's Battle Tower facility: pick Single Battle and then Level 50 (if you even have the choice between level 50 and 100).
Rules:
-Mono Ice type team (all your pokemon need to have Ice as one of their typings, this is the Ice Type club after all =3).
-Held items ARE allowed.
-IV/EV Trained mons ARE allowed if you have them.
-No Dynamax/Megas etc. if the Tower allows them (gen 8 tower allows Dynamax for example).
-No legendaries. (I feel like these weren't allowed at Battle Towers, but when I checked in gen 8 Battle Tower they were, so...)
The Gen 8 Tower doesn't have the win streak system the previous Towers had, so I'm kind of forced to alter what I had in mind a little for gen 8.
For Gen 6/7 Battle Tower:
-Start a new streak with your Mono Ice team.
-Get a win streak of at least 30 to be eligible for prizes =D Preferably take a photo of your win streak if possible when finished (not a hard requirement though).
Once you've reached the required numbers you can keep going if you want to see how far you can get =D
For Gen 8:
-Write down your current amount of victories so you don't forget how many you started with (you see this number on the right on the screen where you pick between Single and Double Battle). Preferably take a screenshot or photo too (again, not a hard requirement).
-Get at least 50 wins with your Mono Ice Team to be eligible for prizes (since they don't need to be consecutive in this battle tower, the number is higher). Preferably take another screenshot/photo when done (not a hard requirement).
Whichever gen you're doing this challenge in, be sure to post the Team you used! Be it a screenshot/photo or just text.
As for Prizes, I have a bunch of excess legendaries I can give away. The following legendaries are prizes this time (1 Prize Legendary Per Participant atm):
ORAS (I have Bank so these can go to XY and SM/USUM too):
-Raikou, Entei, Suicune (all x 2)
-Regirock, Regice, Registeel (all x 2)
-Cobalion, Terrakion, Virizion (all x2)
Kinda wish I could hand out only Ice type legendaries, but I just don't have enough of them to do so xD
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What are some of your favorite snowy/icy location(s) in any of the games? (Snowy routes... Icy caverns etc.) Gen. II's Ice Path is the most significant for being where I found my first ever full-odds Shiny (a Golbat), but my favorite visually would probably be the Crown Tundra's Frigid Sea.
The Unova games had seasons. Did you like this mechanic? How do you feel about the Winter season in them? I do enjoy it, especially since it reminds me of one of my favorite GBC games (Oracle of Seasons), but I would've preferred if we had more control over them (aside from changing our clock) or if they changed more frequently. I don't think I did much post-game exploring back them, spending most of my time breeding and EV-training, so I don't think I was really able to appreciate this feature in full.
Deerling/Sawsbuck had forms based on the current season. Do you like the idea of mons having seasonal forms? Do you think one of their typings should be adjusted along with the season? Or perhaps a different ability or move they can only have/use in a particular season? I would LOVE more Pokémon to have seasonal forms. Honestly wish this was the case for Sandslash (Alolan Sandslash being its winter form). Of course, it'd be nice if there was an item/feature that let us lock forms in case we wanted to use them out of season. ("Sandslash resonated with the Winter Crystal. Sandslash changed into its Winter Form!")
In SM/USUM a new Evolution stone was introduced for the regional Ice Types: the Ice Stone. Before Sw/Sh Eevee needed to be in a specific location in order to evolve into Glaceon. In SwSh this has been replaced by the Ice Stone. If Crabrawler were to be in SwSh it would probably have received the same treatment. Do you think this is a good change? Do you prefer the location based evolutions for Ice Types such as Glaceon or the new Ice Stones? I don't mind the Ice Stone, but I don't like that they broke the consistency with the Eeveelutions by making items that were ineffective on Eevee before work in SWSH. (I also don't get why they didn't change Espeon, Umbreon, and Sylveon to stone evolutions as well while they were at it, as we've got stones that fit all of them.)
For those who watch the Anime: Are there any moments from the Anime that are set in a snowy or icy location that you find particularly memorable? Snow Way Out, especially Ash's Pokémon staying out of their Poké Balls to keep him from freezing and Jessie's "snowgesbord."
For those who collect or play the TCG: Are there any Ice mon cards (I believe they are Water type in the TCG?) that you think have a great snow/ice locale on the background? Or perhaps you just like the picture as a whole? I may have missed some, but my favorite after skimming through some Ice-type cards is probably still Alolan Sandslash from Rising Guardians.
I'm considering the Battle Tower quest but I don't have enough ice types trained up to feel confident doing it yet, but when I get my team all prepped up (maybe even during BDSP) I'll definitely show some progress ~
The Unova games had seasons. Did you like this mechanic? How do you feel about the Winter season in them?
Just want to jump in here and say I loveddd winter in Unova and it made me so happy. Winter is such a gorgeous season in most games, and I tend to love all the winter-inspired locations in every Pokémon game. I really wish they'd bring seasons back permanently so I can see more pretty snow!
Are there any pure Ice Type Pokemon that you think should have a secondary typing? If so, which typing would that be?
Beartic could be Ice/Water and Glalie could be Ice/Dark. I think having some pure Ice Types is pretty ok, though. Those two I just felt they are the ones would be ok with having a second one.
Are there any Non-Ice type Pokemon that you think should have been Ice Type? Are there any Ice Type pokemon you think shouldn't be Ice Type?
I don't know why Jynx is an Ice Type, tbh. Every other is ok. No non-Ice types that should be Ice that I'd recall.
Ice hasn't been combined with Normal or Poison yet. Additionally Ice has only been combined with Fire in a temporary form (Zen Mode Galar Darmanitan). Do you have any ideas for what an Ice Type Pokemon combined with any of these types would look like? (you can also use a new Regional form for this if you want)
Ice/Normal would fit to a Pokemon that's meant to fit in icy and non-icy regions. Poison is somewhat hard to match up with Ice because in icy regions you don't really see animals requiring poison.
What are some of your favorite snowy/icy location(s) in any of the games? (Snowy routes... Icy caverns etc.)
Ice Path in Johto is pretty much the only one that sticks out to me. I do still remember Frost Cavern from XY but I'm very much indifferent on it.
The Unova games had seasons. Did you like this mechanic? How do you feel about the Winter season in them?
Tbh. Winter was the season one I found not particularly interesting. :(
Deerling/Sawsbuck had forms based on the current season. Do you like the idea of mons having seasonal forms? Do you think one of their typings should be adjusted along with the season? Or perhaps a different ability or move they can only have/use in a particular season?
It's fine. But it's sad that seasons where just a one off gimmick and as a result we're very much stuck with the forms as they are.
In SM/USUM a new Evolution stone was introduced for the regional Ice Types: the Ice Stone.
Before Sw/Sh Eevee needed to be in a specific location in order to evolve into Glaceon. In SwSh this has been replaced by the Ice Stone. If Crabrawler were to be in SwSh it would probably have received the same treatment.
Do you think this is a good change? Do you prefer the location based evolutions for Ice Types such as Glaceon or the new Ice Stones?
I like having the option to interact with the environment. Replacing them with a stone, while making stuff easier that way, also takes away something from a game that already doesn't have too much left.
For those who watch the Anime: Are there any moments from the Anime that are set in a snowy or icy location that you find particularly memorable?
I remember that one episode during the first season where Ash was stuck on a mountain cave and was only able to survive due to his Pokemon helping him. Afaik, we even get to see Articuno for a moment...
For those who collect or play the TCG: Are there any Ice mon cards (I believe they are Water type in the TCG?) that you think have a great snow/ice locale on the background? Or perhaps you just like the picture as a whole?
The only card I remember is that very early Lapras card. Idk if it was the base set or the fossil set, though...
Not sure if I'm gonna attempt the challenge. I don't particularly like the battle facilities in the games. ^^"
Are there any pure Ice Type Pokemon that you think should have a secondary typing? If so, which typing would that be?
I think glalie should probably also be an ice ghost type like froslass, instead of a pure ice type, possibly an ice/dark combo. Glalie is essentially a disembodied head. It has this angry, bloodthirsty facial expression with demon-like horns, and it's Pokedex entries portray it as a stone cold killer, instantly turning those who cross it's path to ice, and delighting in the process of slowly eating it's frozen victims. It doesn't seem like your typical ice pokemon, it sounds like some kind of malevolent yokai.
Are there any Non-Ice type Pokemon that you think should have been Ice Type? Are there any Ice Type pokemon you think shouldn't be Ice Type?
Pretty much all of the ice pokémon discovered so far look convincing to me as ice types. Some I think could be a dual typing, see above, but I can't think of anyone that I would say doesn't look like an ice type at all, and shouldn't be this typing.
Now there are a couple of Pokemon that are not ice types, that I think could have easily been ice too.
When I first saw the beautiful new Hisusian Zorua and Zoroark I also was tricked into thinking that they were going to be ice types as well since their fur had become this glorious snow white pelt like arctic foxes, and they were shown roaming through these cool blue-toned environments that looked like an icy mountainside. Ice/fire was my guess because I thought the curling tips on their mane and ruff looked like little flames, and the glowing golden eyes also fit firelight. Ghost/Normal is still an interesting and unique type though, so I don't mind them not being ice, and i think this combo makes sense too the more I look at it.
What came as a greater surprise to me was Cursola not being an ice type, I still can't believe it's not even part ice. To me it looks less like coral, and more like a dormant tree in the winter season, barren of it's leaves, coated in heavy falling snows.
Ice hasn't been combined with Normal or Poison yet. Additionally Ice has only been combined with Fire in a temporary form (Zen Mode Galar Darmanitan). Do you have any ideas for what an Ice Type Pokemon combined with any of these types would look like? (you can also use a new Regional form for this if you want)
How about a striking snow leopard for a normal/ice typing. There are also a lot of magnificent dog breeds suited to the cold that could a nice basis of inspiration for a normal ice Pokemon like Russian wolf hounds, a Great White Spitz one that is close to my heart the Great Pyrenees-- my own dog. Wherever these alluring dog Pokemon walk let it leave a trail of icicles behind!!
What are some of your favorite snowy/icy location(s) in any of the games? (Snowy routes... Icy caverns etc.)
Snowbelle City in XY is a charming winter village. I love the delicate chime-like music it uses as a theme, it has a magical beauty about it that lifts the soul and makes you want to curl up in front of the fireplace and relax with a cup of hot chocolate, and watch the falling snow.
The seafoam islands, and hunting for Articuno in this icy domain is also a place that holds nostalgic value for me, and finding Kyurem in the giant chasm.
The Unova games had seasons. Did you like this mechanic? How do you feel about the Winter season in them?
I adored the season mechanics, having time visibly pass with seasons changing as you play the game over time really contributed to a sense of feeling like I had gone on an epic journey, especially with the larger scope of the story the Unova region had. It really felt like you had gone somewhere and explored. It was a really nice detail that made the visuals more dynamic and I liked that some Pokemon could only be accessed at certain times of the year--that made it feel more realistic since a Pokemon can be adapted to certain types of weather and surroundings just like animals in our world. It also was a reason to keep playing the game over an extended time as a collector to find locations of Pokemon you might have missed in summer for instance, but would be there in winter. I liked how the same environments would look very different depending on the time of year you visited i.e autumn, spring, and just really made this region a very textured and part of the Pokemon world, Unova is probably my favorite region after Hoenn. So yes, I absolutely loved the seasons as a mechanic, it was ingenious and should never have been removed! Having time of day, weather and seasons are a must.
As for winter? I fell in love with winter, and it's the season I enjoyed the experience of the most in game. It was such a pleasant surprise when I first started playing the game in autumn, and midway through my gaming experience winter came, and Unova became this majestic winter wonderland overnight. I try to replay Pokemon Black in fall and winter months.
I liked the deerling line, and how it was introduced to teach kids about the seasons through it's changing fur colors and antlers, and think it's winter form is the most beautiful one of all to collect, and Sawsbuck alone is a reason for me to play in winter.
Deerling/Sawsbuck had forms based on the current season. Do you like the idea of mons having seasonal forms? Do you think one of their typings should be adjusted along with the season? Or perhaps a different ability or move they can only have/use in a particular season?
I think it could have been interesting if Deerling/Sawsbuck's forms were not just aestethic, but functional, with a typing and ability swap to fit each season. I would lose the normal typing like Rotom loses it's ghost typing in the different appliance forms and make spring Sawsbuck grass/fairy, summer grass/fire, autumn grass/ground and ice grass/winter. It would have ×4 weaknesses, but would make up for that by gaining the awesome weather and terrain activating abilities like drought, grassy surge, snow warning and misty surge. They would also get some new moves with their new typing.
In SM/USUM a new Evolution stone was introduced for the regional Ice Types: the Ice Stone.Before Sw/Sh Eevee needed to be in a specific location in order to evolve into Glaceon. In SwSh this has been replaced by the Ice Stone. If Crabrawler were to be in SwSh it would probably have received the same treatment.Do you think this is a good change? Do you prefer the location based evolutions for Ice Types such as Glaceon or the new Ice Stones?
I think location-based evolution is a little more imaginative, and like the idea of taking that extra effort to travel to a special location to help a Pokemon that's important to you reach it's full potential, more than just picking up a stone. I think it's an underrated form of evolution, and I would have liked to have kept it in and maybe gotten a few more Pokemon that evolve when they level up near an icy or mossy rock or magnetic field. On the bright side though, having the method of evolution change to a stone-based one is easier than other methods they could have used like having to touch trade holding items as they did with Milotic, and better than not having access to the evolution at all the way Espeon and Umbreon weren't in the gen 3 games that didn't have the night and day mechanic. I would in that instance much prefer their method of evolution just become the sun and moon stone respectively to still unlock them, even though I think the night and day mechanic was the coolest.
For those who watch the Anime: Are there any moments from the Anime that are set in a snowy or icy location that you find particularly memorable?
Snow Way Out is a nice episode from the first season when Ash and his team are trapped in a snow storm, and spend the night on a cliff. It's heart-warming how all of Ash's Pokemon huddle together with him against the elements, him and Bulbasaur, Squirtle, Charmander, Pidgeotto and Pikachu. It was a simpler time, but still sweet.
The Kyurem and the Swords of Justice movie has several mysterious and foreboding ice environments that Kyurem stalks. It's pretty cool to watch him battle Keldeo in his lair, especially the crossing of his ice gate.
I might just attempt this battle facility challenge, stay tuned!
