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Palkia June 3rd, 2010 8:27 AM

Zekrom looks cool.

Reshiram just looks like a pokemon fusion gone wrong.

DarkSlayer1331 June 3rd, 2010 8:37 AM

Well I guess I'm the only one, and I expect people to be like "wtf are you talking about???" but... I really am not impressed with these legends. They honestly look to me like they belong in some kind of mythical creature smackdown game. Like WWE for fantasy creatures or something. Say what you want, but this is my own personal opinion. I'm especially disappointed that they decided to go with Dragons again for the legends. I was hoping for something different.

fenyx4 June 3rd, 2010 10:06 AM

This is the announcement I have been waiting for all year! The legendaries are one of the main reasons I'm still into Pokemon... :D Reshiram and Zecrom FTW!

As for critique...those are the best tails on any animal/beast/monster I have ever seen... I've always wanted a drill-tail concept, but I'd figured it would get ruined if implemented... but these TURBINE TAILS look EPIC!

Both Pokemon look awesome! Game Freak is on a fiery streak so far with their release of Generation V Pokemon! I'm extremely annoyed by the switch thing, though... Confusion ensues...

Reshiram looks mystical, while Zecrom looks like a freaking threat. You would not want to encounter that [Zecrom] anywhere (unless it was on your side :D). I love the names as well, as they signify that each Pokemon is turning to their respective color.

Reshiram reminds me of the concept of reishi from Bleach, coupled with the term 'ram', resulting in the Pokemon personification of spiritual energy ramming into your enemies. Which is freaking awesome.

I like how Zecrom feels when you say it. :) Something powerful and enigmatic, yet seldom seen. Originally, I wanted a 'u' in there to make Zecurom, but now I feel that would distort the name too much for my liking.

As much as I like Dragons, this typing thing (which isn't actually confirmed, as these guys may be dragon-like similar to Charizard and Gyarados) is a bit much. I'm wondering what their sibling, if any exists, will be... Zecrom being dual-type Dragon/Electric or Dragon/Light would be interesting. Well, at least the Dragon-type matches the epicness of Reshiram and Zecrom in a way... 2 Dragon trios could be awesome, though, if implemented correctly...

Either Reshiram, Zecrom, or their 'sibling' should learn Luster Purge... Fits with the whole monochrome idea. These guys made me have an idea that in the plot, there should be an event where one of them causes the overworld and battle scenery to go monochrome/black-and-white for a while. Then it'd sort of feel like you were playing a Generation I game in Gen V!

Ugh...the version switch thing is just what bothers me. How can you have a vicious menace like Zecrom representing the color white? From the outset, one could think it was full of malice or something from its portrayal/design... I get the yin-yang symbolism, but still... :\

Keep up the excellent work with Pokemon designs, Game Freak! :D

Haza June 3rd, 2010 12:57 PM

I think the the third one should be gray with purple eyes, and should be Psychic/Dragon or Ice/Dragon.

crehym June 3rd, 2010 3:59 PM

At first, I thought Reshiram was so cool, but then I realized how epic Zekrom's design is. But both are effin awesome. and epic really.

Livewire June 3rd, 2010 7:24 PM

it looks like ill be buying white then, especially if Zekrom turns out to be Dragon/Electric. Awesome typing there.

im guessing reshiram will be like Dragon/Ice then, it just looks like an ice type to me. and we need more ice legends (besides Arty) or some other unique combo

Air Pichu June 3rd, 2010 7:28 PM

I will be getting Pokemon White probably. Zekrom looks so strong I like it instead of Reshiram.

Vrai June 4th, 2010 9:21 AM

I don't see where you guys are seeing any resemblance to Palkia. I see none. ):

Anyway, as for my thoughts, I can really see Zekrom as a Dragon/Electric type. Look at it's tail... does nothing about that scream "generator" to you? And the appendage on its head looks like a lightning bolt, too..

And if Zekrom is indeed Dragon/Electric, Reshiram must be Dragon/Fire, I think. His tail, in comparison with Sir Generator Tail, is like a celestial torch. And then look at this:

Quote:

Originally Posted by PokeBeach.com
But as it turns out, the names also originate from the Japanese words "shiramu" and "kuromu," which mean "to grow light" and "to grow dark." Specifically, these words are used to refer to the sky becoming light and dark.

Maybe the plot will have to do with the legendaries doing something to the sky..?

JackGamer June 4th, 2010 9:29 AM

They're awesome :3
I lovelovelove Reshiram. I'm definately getting Pokemon Black now haha.

(btw this is my first post here, so hi! *waves*) :D

Spinosaurus June 4th, 2010 2:34 PM

I'll get Zekrom, giant dragon robots of destruction is a must have. Reshiram is OK, I like the wings and the tail.

Blubber300 June 4th, 2010 3:46 PM

why the **** is there a jet turbine on Zekrom's @$$??

dieter57 June 4th, 2010 3:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blubber300 (Post 5854150)
why the **** is there a jet turbine on Zekrom's @$$??

why is there cannons mounted to the back of blastoise?
because pokemon can do what ever they want when eve

lucy_goosey June 6th, 2010 1:01 AM

Well I didn't know which version to get but these legendaries have made the decision for me. Pokemon Black it is! Reshiram is just amazing!

Adley June 6th, 2010 5:13 AM

So far, I prefer the look of Zekrom. But, once I know the second types, I'll be sure which I prefer. I hope none are like Palkia, whose types didn't complement each other well

Thingula June 6th, 2010 5:39 AM

The black one looks cool and scarry, but I like the white one, too. Maybe I'll get both.

solaris knight June 6th, 2010 11:20 AM

...I just realised something about Zekrom. Remember that rumour about him being an electric type? And remember the screenshot from inside that cave with all the electricity being emitted by rocks, that some people suspected to be Zekrom's lair?

Well, what if Zekrom is based around the concept of lodestone? A lodestone or loadstone is a naturally magnetized piece of the mineral magnetite, and most of the pictures I've seen of lodestone are a similar colour to Zekrom.

This would work well with the theory that Reshiram is based on natural occuring energy (based on his torch-looking tail).

Haza June 6th, 2010 2:11 PM

I like ur Lodestone theory... here is a good pic of the resemblance.
http://ravenmoonlight.com/catalog/images/lodestone.jpg

Kendall June 6th, 2010 6:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by solaris knight (Post 5858991)
...I just realised something about Zekrom. Remember that rumour about him being an electric type? And remember the screenshot from inside that cave with all the electricity being emitted by rocks, that some people suspected to be Zekrom's lair?

Well, what if Zekrom is based around the concept of lodestone? A lodestone or loadstone is a naturally magnetized piece of the mineral magnetite, and most of the pictures I've seen of lodestone are a similar colour to Zekrom.

This would work well with the theory that Reshiram is based on natural occuring energy (based on his torch-looking tail).


Wow. I think you may have just hit the nail on the head there. I've been hoping zekrom is part electric since we found out about that blog, and this just seems all add up.

Rehanlarc June 6th, 2010 7:11 PM

I am so gunna buy both games!

TheReal June 6th, 2010 7:25 PM

I think I like both of them, maybe Reshiram more, although I'm going to buy Pokémon White for sure!

Aggressor June 7th, 2010 4:29 AM

They look boring... Sorry to all who are impressed.

SpawnHyuuga June 7th, 2010 8:43 AM

Well if Zekrom is Electric/Dragon or Dragon/Electric (doesn't matter really) - then I still like him. He's still uber smexy <3 - and he still looks bad...

I just hope he doesn't suck combat-wise.

dieter57 June 7th, 2010 2:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by solaris knight (Post 5858991)
...I just realised something about Zekrom. Remember that rumour about him being an electric type? And remember the screenshot from inside that cave with all the electricity being emitted by rocks, that some people suspected to be Zekrom's lair?

Well, what if Zekrom is based around the concept of lodestone? A lodestone or loadstone is a naturally magnetized piece of the mineral magnetite, and most of the pictures I've seen of lodestone are a similar colour to Zekrom.

This would work well with the theory that Reshiram is based on natural occuring energy (based on his torch-looking tail).

derp.....
i am so blind.
your theory works perfectly.
but i will still be pulling for dark and light type dragon legends. ;)

Mclarenf1905 June 7th, 2010 5:56 PM

If it is true that Zekrom is Dragon/Electric definitely that one, otherwise it depends on what its type is vs Reshiram's type and of course aesthetic appeal.

Ashy Boy June 8th, 2010 5:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sage Harpuia (Post 5836095)
They are very cool... but I think I prefer I like more the white one, even if it has the arms fused with the wings...it's a bit weird.

I completely agree Reshiram is the better one but the arms and wings? also whats up with zekroms tail?


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