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Ho-Oh February 12th, 2013 5:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Bluerang1 (Post 7534877)
Is that it for CoroCoro this month? Any news was good anyway.

We don't know yet. We've only seen two pages and there's usually more than two for Pokemon so maybe we'll see some more coming between now and the 15th. :)

blue February 12th, 2013 5:09 AM

So there's still more? I doubt they'll reveal any new Pokemon unless, like I said the new Eeveelution has some sort of Counterpart but what we've got already is great.

Guy February 12th, 2013 5:15 AM

Somehow I wouldn't be surprised if this was all we got. However, I was really hoping we would have gotten to know the region name and possibly seen a glimpse of it by now. It's usually one of the first things that get revealed early on.

It's possible we can see a few more scans leak later within the day or next few days if there's more. CoroCoro doesn't officially come out until the 15th anyway.

Pokestick, good times. February 12th, 2013 5:34 AM

Regarding Ninfia, it being the lightest in weight of all Eeveelutions could further imply it being flying-type. That with its generally floaty appearance makes me bet on Flying. But could go any way. :P

I'd really love to see some more general info in the future pages. Especially more overworld and landscapes, hahaha

EJ February 12th, 2013 5:56 AM

Every time I hear "Light" type it brings back bad memories of people speculating before Gen V about it urghh. dem horrible reasons

I'm thinking it's either a Normal type or Flying.

lightfurret February 12th, 2013 6:37 AM

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Originally Posted by AWsquared (Post 7534776)
I don't know, Ninfia doesn't exactly look like a Eeveelution but sort of. I think it's pretty cute though! As others said , it does look like Skyla and Victini had a baby.But it's still rather cute. As for it's type, it looks like it's gonna be either Normal, Flying or Dragon. To me the bows look like they could work as wings.

Oh, yes, I see the Victini eyes there...
I hate Victini. His eyes are also creepy.
I also hate Pikachu. Why the hell is he has to stuck himself between all those eevee family members in the poster, even though he is defiantly not an eeveelution?!

Cordelia February 12th, 2013 6:42 AM

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Originally Posted by lightfurret (Post 7534952)
Oh, yes, I see the Victini eyes there...
I hate Victini. His eyes are also creepy.
I also hate Pikachu. Why the hell is he has to stuck himself between all those eevee family members in the poster, even though he is defiantly not an eeveelution?!

Being the series mascot has it's perks, I guess. I'm pretty excited about the new Eeveelution and the "secret" type. It's been a long time since we've had a new type, so I hope it's a new one!

EJ February 12th, 2013 6:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Mac (Post 7534954)
Being the series mascot has it's perks, I guess. I'm pretty excited about the new Eeveelution and the "secret" type. It's been a long time since we've had a new type, so I hope it's a new one!

This. It's the face of Pokemon; it pretty much has to be there.

Is there really a need for a Light type though?

Mark Kamill February 12th, 2013 6:47 AM

We're likely getting more, there is still some XY news to be had, and the Pokemon Rumble U page hasn't been leaked yet. In other news, cutest eeveelution yet, or cutest one yet? I love the big ol eyes, and the ribbons give it some elegance. I wonder what type its going to be.

Scratch that, seems like this is all for XY this month.

Vapie February 12th, 2013 6:58 AM

I must say I'm slightly disappointed in this Eeveelution. I thought it was fake when I first saw it. I'm kind of going back and forth between if I like it or not.

In any case, I think it's flying. It looks too much like Victini. I'm hoping for the male counterpart idea, that was pretty legit.

Miss Doronjo February 12th, 2013 7:04 AM

I... really don't mind that it looks like a Victini, or have the colors of a Milotic. I mean, in the world of pokemon, pokemon look like other pokemon. I'm just glad that we have this little guy; I do wonder if there's going to be another Eeveelution revealed later maybe. CoroCoro is supposed to be released on the 15th no? Perhaps we'll see more scans?

In any case, judging by that in game image in the full scan... those kinda look like feathers to me (though being orange and red is odd, maybe sky attack?) and it doesn't look like it's getting hit, it looks like it's using the attack itself. Hence why flying just bumped normal off its perch as "most likely type" in my book. Though if it does turn out to be normal, there's a few interesting possibilities that makes more likely.

If it is normal type, it stands to reason that it might be treated differently than the other eeveeolutions, due to being the same type as eevee. As such it might not adhere to the same conventions as past eeveeolutions. It could have a different set of base stats, maybe even a different total. It could have a different level-up move pattern. All sorts of things. But really, now that I've seen that in-game image I'm thinking flying, which I can't help but to wonder about. How will it perform in competitve battling? Of course this all depends on the spread and movepool. Flying is an interesting type, and is very potent offensively given the right moves. The problem is of course that most flying types that aren't straight up birds tend to get the shaft when it comes to flying type moves.

hughes February 12th, 2013 7:18 AM

I saw one speculation that said it looks like Ninfia is using Feather Dance in the one picture from the poster. Maybe it is a flying type?

Bounsweet February 12th, 2013 7:45 AM

I'm looking at that picture and it doesn't look like FeatherDance at all, although it's hard to say as they like to revamp the designs of attacks.

Though I would like to believe it is Flying-type just so the people complaining about it being Normal-type would be quiet, but I'm curious as to how that would even work... xD

Regardless, I don't care what type it is, I love all Eeveelutions and Ninfia is adorable as heck Cx


PrimalDialgasaur February 12th, 2013 8:12 AM

This Pokemon, I can honestly say, is the absolute worst looking Pokemon of all time! I'd much rather have seen a starter evolution rather then this piece of crap. I'm praying its not flying type, because they had an awesome chance to make an Eevelution a badass.

EJ February 12th, 2013 8:16 AM

Yea not entirely sure about it using feather dance....and also what feathers?

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Originally Posted by PrimalDialgasaur (Post 7535014)
This Pokemon, I can honestly say, is the absolute worst looking Pokemon of all time! I'd much rather have seen a starter evolution rather then this piece of crap. I'm praying its not flying type, because they had an awesome chance to make an Eevelution a badass.

http://i.imgur.com/IpiwDsc.jpg

Cerberus87 February 12th, 2013 8:26 AM

It's not the worst looking Pokémon of all time, but IMO it's the worst eeveelution. It just seems overdesigned and barely fits with the others.

Venitardus February 12th, 2013 8:31 AM

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Originally Posted by XanderO (Post 7534656)
Gyarados, Hoppip, Skiploom, Jumpluff, Gligar, Gliscor, Emolga, Thundurus, Landorus.

All are Pokemon without Winged appendages being part Flying. Gligar, Gliscor, and Emolga have skin like webbing that take the place of wings, but still aren't actual wings. It wouldn't be the first time we've had a wingless Flier.

That said though, I'm shooting Normal. Kinda hope Syddy's Dragon idea is right though cause that would be awesome.

Dont forget Doduo/Dudrio... they have no wings

Bounsweet February 12th, 2013 8:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Venitardus (Post 7535036)
Dont forget Doduo/Dudrio... they have no wings

Good point, and they can actually learn Fly .-.

Same with Golurk, it's not Flying-type but it can still Fly...? I don't think GF really cares if the Pokemon has wings or not, haha.


Sirius February 12th, 2013 8:39 AM

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Originally Posted by PrimalDialgasaur (Post 7535014)
This Pokemon, I can honestly say, is the absolute worst looking Pokemon of all time! I'd much rather have seen a starter evolution rather then this piece of crap. I'm praying its not flying type, because they had an awesome chance to make an Eevelution a badass.

This guy. He seems pretty upset.
http://i.imgur.com/p7j46ee.png

François February 12th, 2013 8:42 AM

Hmm. Well I like Ninfia, though of all the Eeveelutions it's the least appealing to me. Can't say I know what type it is but if I had to guess I'd go with Flying. I've seen speculation elsewhere that it's a new type but I hope to goodness it's not. Still, the text on the scan is mysterious. "There's a secret in this evelution", "which type?" etc.

Livewire February 12th, 2013 8:43 AM

I'm going to laugh if this thing turns out to be normal typed, haha.

Ho-Oh February 12th, 2013 8:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Cerberus87 (Post 7535029)
It's not the worst looking Pokémon of all time, but IMO it's the worst eeveelution. It just seems overdesigned and barely fits with the others.

Well yeah it is overdesigned, but hopefully that's for a specific reason relating to ribbons otherwise it's... very complicated for just one type :(

Esper February 12th, 2013 8:55 AM

I'd rather like it if it were normal-typed. Still can't shake the bug-type feeling I get from its name though.

Angelroid February 12th, 2013 8:56 AM

I get that, bug type feeling from Ninfia.

PrimalDialgasaur February 12th, 2013 9:00 AM

I'm very unhappy. And this being one of the first new Pokemon? (Other then starters or legendaries of course) Was in awe of the landscape, the legendaries and 2/3 starters look great, but this thing....wow, can you say buzzkill? I'm hoping the other Pokemon (hopefully) coming with this scan can match up to the awesomeness of Xerneas/Yveltal.

Schwan February 12th, 2013 9:01 AM

I kinda want this to be normal. If they have another Eeveelution this semester it would make sense for the counterpart to be Ghost - I dunno - I just feel like that makes sense.

I've been waiting for a ghost Eevee forever.

Vato February 12th, 2013 9:05 AM

I like Ninfia, it's just adorable... That is, if you can ignore for a second that it looks like Milotic and Victini's lovechild (with a ribbon). Otherwise it's cute. Here's hoping for something awesome typing-related, like Dragon or Flying :) ...or both.

Miss Doronjo February 12th, 2013 9:06 AM

I thought I'd compile some of the main arguments about it's type I've seen being tossed around:

Flying-type
  • Lightest Eeveelution
  • Ribbons look as if they're being blown by the wind
  • Ribbons and eyes look like aviator scarves and goggles
  • The move it is using in the screenshot looks like it features leaves or feathers (although as mentioned by Amanchu this might just be the evolution screen)
  • May not actually be able to fly (though it has rather large ears...) but may be Flying-type as it may possess the ability to manipulate/control the wind (as sort of seen in the screenshot of it using a move, if it's actually using a move)

Poison/Ghost-type
  • Only Eeveelution shown with teeth in the left-hand side page
  • Deceptively cute appearance could be used to its advantage if it were a Poison- or Ghost-type, allowing it to gain the element of surprise (and hence adapt?)
  • Poison: Could relate to the DNA theme of the game, perhaps relating to residue/'wrong' DNA

Normal-type
  • Looks fairly regular, doesn't have any features which are commonly associated with certain types
  • Could be Eevee's natural evolution, instead of the evolutions which come about due to its DNA instability/adapting to environment

Light-type
  • Insisting on keeping Ninfia's type a secret
  • Ninfia is sparkling in the artwork of it with the other Eeveelutions (pretty iffy evidence, but)


I still bet on it betting Flying or maybe Fighting in some way, but Normal type can be... interesting? I'm not sure if it's going to be a Dragon though. Although, that would be interesting as well.

PrimalDialgasaur February 12th, 2013 9:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Twilight Sky (Post 7535096)
You're probably going to be heading on a long road towards disappointment, then. .___.;; I mean, personally, I really don't like setting really high expectations when it comes to GF making Pokemon releases because I like to be pleasantly surprised by what I see. Maybe most Pokemon we'll see in this region would be more cutesy like this one, or perhaps this new eeveelution would be a unique case, and we'll get more competitively-suited Pokemon like we did in Gen IV. You just never know~!

I set high expectations based on the starters and legendaries, and I love the Unova Pokemon. I hate the cutesy look (with an exception of Turtwig and Charmander...and Fennekin) I mean, the last generation has a pretty even mix of cutesy and cool Pokemon (Emolga/Braviary) but, this game being the game we all dreamed of Pokemon to be, should have equally as awesome Pokemon. It's supposed to be "revolutionary." Hopefully, whichever type the other Eevee will be, (hoping dragon/poison) will be masculine, and cool looking. If not, I'm sticking to good 'ole Flareon and Jolteon.

Miss Doronjo February 12th, 2013 9:26 AM

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Originally Posted by PrimalDialgasaur (Post 7535114)
I set high expectations based on the starters and legendaries, and I love the Unova Pokemon. I hate the cutesy look (with an exception of Turtwig and Charmander...and Fennekin) I mean, the last generation has a pretty even mix of cutesy and cool Pokemon (Emolga/Braviary) but, this game being the game we all dreamed of Pokemon to be, should have equally as awesome Pokemon. It's supposed to be "revolutionary." Hopefully, whichever type the other Eevee will be, (hoping dragon/poison) will be masculine, and cool looking. If not, I'm sticking to good 'ole Flareon and Jolteon.

Well, that's your opinion, and I respect it.

I sort of agree with you on some points, but I don't much mind the "cutesy" looking pokemon myself, but looking at this new pokemon, I think of it as setting more options to competitive playing of pokemon, or just battling in general. I see that's one of the ways that these pokemon are indeed "revolutionary". Mmm, but well, if you do get another Eeveelution, I just hope it's unique on its own right when it comes to type and movesets maybe - to me, features are only part of a pokemon's appeal. Hopefully there will be more leaks of CoroCoro scans this week.

Pokestick, good times. February 12th, 2013 9:28 AM

First impressions are rarely good with Pokémon designs. Every time they experiment with styles and do something we're not used to, many of us are repulsed at first. Many Pokémon I like now, I would probably have really disliked the first time I saw the in a context like this. And the first time I saw the starters they looked absolutely ridiculous to me. But so did the gen V starters, and so did the IV ones.

Basically, it's a matter of gradually getting used to the design style. GF usually changes it between generations, which is why evolutions between generations often seem funky (obvious example would be the Rhyhorn-Rhydon-Rhyperior family). But in a year, Ninfia will probably look as natural to us as, say, Espeon does now.

PrimalDialgasaur February 12th, 2013 9:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Miss Doronjo (Post 7535120)
Well, that's your opinion, and I respect it.

I sort of agree with you on some points, but I don't much mind the "cutesy" looking pokemon myself, but looking at this new pokemon, I think of it as setting more options to competitive playing of pokemon, or just battling in general. I see that's one of the ways that these pokemon are indeed "revolutionary". Mmm, but well, if you do get another Eeveelution, I just hope it's unique on its own right when it comes to type and movesets maybe - to me, features are only part of a pokemon's appeal. Hopefully there will be more leaks of CoroCoro scans this week.

Thank you! I completely agree with your reasoning. I won't mind if this pink, sparkly, blue eyed, Victini spawn has amazing stats, if he has a 350+ in a special attack, I'll be VERY happy.

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Originally Posted by Pokestick, good times. (Post 7535125)
First impressions are rarely good with Pokémon designs. Every time they experiment with styles and do something we're not used to, many of us are repulsed at first. Many Pokémon I like now, I would probably have really disliked the first time I saw the in a context like this. And the first time I saw the starters they looked absolutely ridiculous to me. But so did the gen V starters, and so did the IV ones.

Basically, it's a matter of gradually getting used to the design style. GF usually changes it between generations, which is why evolutions between generations often seem funky (obvious example would be the Rhyhorn-Rhydon-Rhyperior family). But in a year, Ninfia will probably look as natural to us as, say, Espeon does now.

True. It first seemed Dialga/Palkia seem completely alien, but now, they are both some of my favorite Pokemon (Samurott and Black Kyurem as well) ill get used to it, it's just gonna take awhile unless they start producing some darker Pokemon. (dragon type plzzzzzz)

Sydian February 12th, 2013 9:39 AM

We've seen a total of six Pokemon from the new generation. It's too early to call "oh this generation will all be too cutesy" or "all this stuff is too manly looking" right now. Wait till we have more Pokemon to determine that. Besides, I hated Chespin and Froakie at first, and after a few hours, I got used to them. You just have to let things sink in a bit before you go off hating everything.

Also hated Black Kyurem when it was revealed now I love it for no reason...lmao. :( I've just learned to keep my mouth shut on things and wait for it to settle before I say "OH THIS IS UGLY!" or what not. Besides, if you don't like the official art, I'm sure there's tons of fanart now. That's what got me to like Chespin and Froakie. Official art doesn't always do a Pokemon any good.

Twilight-kun February 12th, 2013 9:40 AM

it's not a Normal type, Eevee is the Normal type of the Evveelution family

my guess is either Flying or Fighting, that, and the colors are similar to Skyla

Looks like a Milotic/Mienshao got merged with an Eevee

PrimalDialgasaur February 12th, 2013 9:45 AM

I agree, I was just furious because that pokemon's art looks SO bad... I know EEVEE evolutions are mainly cutsy, but that just took it too far for me. I shouldn't have thrown up with rage on the forum, sorry about that. I'll get used to it...maybe... Froakie still isn't appealing, like I said, the evolutions is a make or break for me. I love Fennekin (hoping for a new Ninetales-type) and chespin would be awesome if it evolved into a giant hedgehog thing. It just depends until they release more info.

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Originally Posted by Twilight Sky (Post 7535142)
If by "darker" you mean Hydreigon-esque looking Pokemon, then I wouldn't mind. XD

That, Haxorus, or Kyurem like would be AMAZING. (Like I said, Dragon!)

Guy February 12th, 2013 9:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Miss Doronjo (Post 7535090)
I thought I'd compile some of the main arguments about it's type I've seen being tossed around:

Flying-type
  • Lightest Eeveelution
  • Ribbons look as if they're being blown by the wind
  • Ribbons and eyes look like aviator scarves and goggles
  • The move it is using in the screenshot looks like it features leaves or feathers (although as mentioned by Amanchu this might just be the evolution screen)
  • May not actually be able to fly (though it has rather large ears...) but may be Flying-type as it may possess the ability to manipulate/control the wind (as sort of seen in the screenshot of it using a move, if it's actually using a move)

Here's another Flying-type Theory to add to the list for Ninfia: The bows and long ribbons can echo that of a kite's tail, which is used to help keep the kite at balance when in the air. I thought that was a pretty interesting theory to back up Ninfia being a Flying type while I was browsing tumblr.

PrimalDialgasaur February 12th, 2013 9:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Twilight Sky (Post 7535142)
If by "darker" you mean Hydreigon-esque looking Pokemon, then I wouldn't mind. XD

That, Haxorus, or Kyurem like would be AMAZING. (Like I said, Dragon!)

Sirius February 12th, 2013 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Twilight Sky (Post 7535074)
I'm going to laugh if it turns out to either be a new type completely, or something completely unexpected like Dragon. XD

I honestly want that more than anything. The introduction of new types would allow for more diverse designs of new pokemon instead of them eventually running out of ideas and having to rehash yet another "fire dog" or "water fish" and so on. Sure there's a lot of options of animals that haven't been Pokefied, so to speak, but how much real variety can they make them with them goign to become the same usual typings and most likely just be how Ganondorf is to Capt Falcon in Melee.

Esper February 12th, 2013 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Sirius (Post 7535176)
The introduction of new types would allow for more diverse designs of new pokemon instead of them eventually running out of ideas and having to rehash yet another "fire dog" or "water fish" and so on.

Would it, though? If we did get a new type I would think we'd be just as likely to get Pokemon that we'd take a look at and say "Well, that doesn't look like a Light-type. It looks more like a Fire-type!" But of course it would come down to how well they're designed. I think there is plenty of room for new Pokemon that aren't more "water fish" and so on. Some people want more water fish though. You know we're gonna have another Pikachu clone because people want that. That's just a decision that they make when coming up with new designs.

Vapie February 12th, 2013 10:16 AM

I hope that this is a female and maybe there will be a male counterpart? It's a little bit too girly, even for an eeveelution. I'm a bit disappointed, but I still like it.

Dakotah February 12th, 2013 10:32 AM

I like the new eeveelution. But then, I like them all. I don't even care what type it is. Eevee and its evolutions have always been a favourite of mine.

Cerberus87 February 12th, 2013 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Pokestick, good times. (Post 7535125)
First impressions are rarely good with Pokémon designs. Every time they experiment with styles and do something we're not used to, many of us are repulsed at first. Many Pokémon I like now, I would probably have really disliked the first time I saw the in a context like this. And the first time I saw the starters they looked absolutely ridiculous to me. But so did the gen V starters, and so did the IV ones.

Basically, it's a matter of gradually getting used to the design style. GF usually changes it between generations, which is why evolutions between generations often seem funky (obvious example would be the Rhyhorn-Rhydon-Rhyperior family). But in a year, Ninfia will probably look as natural to us as, say, Espeon does now.

Espeon and Umbreon looked immediately natural to me. The Pokémon I thought looked odd back when I first played GSC was Cyndaquil, but I didn't think it was ugly.

Ninfia, however, looks way too different from the other eeveelutions. At first I thought it was a standalone Pokémon. It doesn't help that it looks the most girly of them either.

Dillon_68 February 12th, 2013 11:10 AM

I have a feeling that the "Ninf" in Ninfia comes from the word feminine.

It would be cool to have a male counterpart named Linmia (Masculine).

Keiran February 12th, 2013 11:30 AM

The name sounds like it's based off the word "nymph", to me. Since we already have a grass, water and dark type Eevee and this certainly doesn't look like a ground-type, I think it will be based off celestial nymphs, which mostly represented stars and light.

I personally think it will be a Light-type. One could say it's designs are similar to Skyla and stuff and would argue that it will be Flying-type, but the blue/red could also be references to the Red and Blue ends of the light spectrum.

Moist February 12th, 2013 11:32 AM

Does anyone notice Ninfia doesn't have "Eon" at the end of it's name?

I change my mind about it being Flying or Normal, because in Corocoro they said it's type is a secret, which could mean that is a new type, and I am so hoping that new type is "Light".

Miss Doronjo February 12th, 2013 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by GreatTornado (Post 7535275)
Does anyone notice Ninfia doesn't have "Eon" at the end of it's name?

Well yeah, "Ninfia" is the Japanese name. Japanese names of the eeveelution pokemon don't have -eon at the end. Like for instance, "Leafia" is the Japanese name for Leafeon.

Eh, actually, I'm starting to think that maybe that's all we'll get for this month, since more scans reveled a Rumble game for Wii U, and so on, but... I dunno.

Rivvon February 12th, 2013 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by GreatTornado (Post 7535275)
Does anyone notice Ninfia doesn't have "Eon" at the end of it's name?

The Japanese names don't use the same convention the English names use.
EDIT: So ninja'd.

Well, my two cents is that it would be a Flying-type. I don't think we'll have another Normal-type, and I really don't want another type to be introduced.

SnowpointQuincy February 12th, 2013 11:51 AM

When Dark and Steel were introduced in GSC, it was because the game was broken. Psychic had no legitimate threats, so they had to make some.

What is so broken in Pokemon today that they need new type. Haven't we learned by now that Game Freak firmly believes, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it."

Light type itself is stupid because Fire makes light. Any Pokemon slated to be Light Type could easily be re-cast as a Fire pokemon.

Plus, there are a bunch of type combinations that haven't even be tried before.

The new Eevee is jarring to say the least. It it for real... I love all the other ones. IF this new one is flying type, I will love it too.

1. Because we need a Pure Flying type pokemon. (Tornadus doesn't count.)
2. It doesn't look like any other type.

Rivvon February 12th, 2013 12:38 PM

The scans seem to make a big deal of it being "talented," supposedly using a variety of attacks (because it looks to be using Swift and some sort of Fire attack in the screenshots), so perhaps it is Normal but can use a variety of attacks. My boyfriend suggested it having Multitype xD I know that sounds a bit Farfetch'd(!), but looking at it now I wouldn't be surprised if it was, lol!

blue February 12th, 2013 1:01 PM

That's a scan from CoroCoro so it's definitely true.

HyperXhydra February 12th, 2013 1:15 PM

At first I though it's a new form of Victini, most probably it's a flying type.

Zayphora February 12th, 2013 1:23 PM

It looks very flying-type ish. Also, the bows look like buterflies, so it could definitely be a Flying type. Its hair scarf things look like Skyla's hair, too.

In any case, I love it. It's ADORABLE.

Kanzler February 12th, 2013 1:25 PM

It looks like Victini - the colour scheme, the fangs, even the "V" design on its paws and its forehead. Perhaps it's a Victini forme when combined with Eevee, an extension of the same mechanism/concept they used for Kyurem-B/W?

*Or an Eevee forme/evolution in the presence of Victini?

Kanzler February 12th, 2013 1:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Twilight Sky (Post 7535376)
I just don't see GF going for any kind of mechanism that would merge legendary with normal Pokemon anytime soon, that would seem too awkward of a feature to have.

Very true. Which begs the question, why is it just so reminiscent of Victini anyways? It's been recorded in interviews (don't remember which) that the artists and staff spend a lot of time creating unique silhouettes and designs for pokemon to avoid repetition. If it were a flying type, they could use pastel cool colours, especially blues and greys - or even browns, if they go for a bird theme versus an air/cloud theme.

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Originally Posted by Twilight Sky (Post 7535376)
The only thing it shares with Victini is the eyes and perhaps the fangs

On the other hand, there's simply no other way to combine a Victini and an eeveelution in the same design other than what they've got here, barring the bows. It has to be a quadruped with the same proportions. And its fur pattern doesn't have to be exactly the same as Victini's - it still retains the colour and the "V" theme. The fact that it looks so similar to Victini an association too easy to make - even if it has nothing to do with Victini. This would imply a breach in their dedication to maintain uniqueness among their pokemon - which doesn't look good on the designers' parts.

Miss Doronjo February 12th, 2013 2:09 PM

I.. really don't think the art means all that much. It could be just a coincidence that the two look similar (which I kind of don't see to be honest; it doesn't look -exactly- like Victini). I mean, juuust because pokemon look like various other pokemon, doesn't necessarily mean it means much of anything. A lot of pokemon do share some familiar facial features, especially the eyes.

tente2 February 12th, 2013 2:32 PM

Since when does Ninfia look anything like Victini...? I'm sorry, but I am not able to see any real resemblance, other than the resemblances that MANY Pokemon share.

I think Ninfia is very unique as a Pokemon, compared to what we currently have.

SnowpointQuincy February 12th, 2013 2:40 PM

It also looks way too similar To Milotic. The color scheme and the ribbons.

Latios Master February 12th, 2013 2:57 PM

The first thing I thought when I saw it was that it looked like Victini mixed with Milotic.

I think it's a new type, which I think will be a Rainbow-type, and I would of thought that even if there wasn't a rainbow in the background. I also think the new legendary Pokémon revealed last month are the same type, plus something additional. The one for Y is clearly part Flying-type.

I would prefer a Light-type, which is something I've wanted since gen 2.

This announcement clearly means a return to having new evolutions for older Pokémon which makes me extremely happy. I didn't think we would see a new Eevee, but I was hoping for one. I hope we get a second one, but I doubt it. I don't like the look of this one.

Pinkie-Dawn February 12th, 2013 5:15 PM

So how will Ninfeon's base stats will be spread? We know it's 130, 110, 90, 65, 65, and 60 from all Eeveelutions.

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Originally Posted by SnowpointQuincy (Post 7535290)
When Dark and Steel were introduced in GSC, it was because the game was broken. Psychic had no legitimate threats, so they had to make some.

What is so broken in Pokemon today that they need new type.

Dragon types, Water types, Fighting types, Steel types, Stealth Rock, Physical Pursuit, Perma-weather summoners, and the severe lack of Fire, Electric, Ice, Rock, and Poison types in OU.

Daydream February 12th, 2013 5:23 PM

Aaah, it's adorable! I'm thinking it looks an awful lot like a normal type. Although it could be flying, with all the flowiness, and the ribbons do look a little bit like butterflies.

Perhaps it evolves when given a ribbon or winning one (possibility of contests?).

Miss Doronjo February 12th, 2013 5:30 PM

She looks agile at least so I'm hoping she'll join Espeon in the base 110 club. I also hope she becomes a fast Pokemon with a huge Defense stat (130), decent HP (95), and basically nothing for offenses (65 each with the last 60 in SpDef.)

There's also a pattern to Eevee movepools that goes like:
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- Helping Hand
- Tackle
- Tail Whip
5 - Sand Attack
9 - Weakest STAB
13 - Quick Attack
17 - Flavour Move / STAB
21 - Flavour Move / STAB (The one it didn't get last slot)
25 - STAB (Minus Jolteon [Pin Missile])
29 - +2 Boosting Move / -2 Stat-lowering Move (Minus Espeon [Psych Up]
33 - Flavour Recovery / Status-spreading Move (Minus Glaceon [Mirror Coat]
37 - Flavour Move / STAB
41 - Last Resort
45 - Flavour Move / STAB
It looks like a great candidate for Air Slash and Calm Mind. If it turns out to be a Flying Type. If it's normal then... maybe it'll gain improvement moves like Giga Impact.

Miss Doronjo February 12th, 2013 5:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Twilight Sky (Post 7535722)
I kind of disagree with that, because as proven with other eeveelutions(Umbreon, I'm looking at you) that kind of stat spread isn't exactly the best ever. I don't know how prevalent Taunt is if anything, but those stats basically scream support Pokemon and well...we already kind of have Umbreon to serve that purpose. u_u I hope that makes sense.

Duly noted, but even competitively, there's nothing wrong with having two support Eeveelutions. Umbreon has it's own "role", and it's own weaknesses.

OmegaRuby and AlphaSapphire February 12th, 2013 6:43 PM

I'll want it to be a speedy, special attacker pokémon with decent defenses, and low attack stat if flying, if it's normal than reverse the sp atk with the atk.

Ho-Oh February 12th, 2013 6:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Rivvon (Post 7535334)
The scans seem to make a big deal of it being "talented," supposedly using a variety of attacks (because it looks to be using Swift and some sort of Fire attack in the screenshots), so perhaps it is Normal but can use a variety of attacks. My boyfriend suggested it having Multitype xD I know that sounds a bit Farfetch'd(!), but looking at it now I wouldn't be surprised if it was, lol!

You know, given that it was central in the main poster/image thing, perhaps it means that this Eeveelution is the central one like you're implying, and therefore due to that it shares what everything else can do, while being normal-typed, but would make like another Porygon or something? That'd be interesting.

SnowpointQuincy February 12th, 2013 7:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Miss Doronjo (Post 7535694)
She looks agile at least so I'm hoping she'll join Espeon in the base 110 club. I also hope she becomes a fast Pokemon with a huge Defense stat (130), decent HP (95), and basically nothing for offenses (65 each with the last 60 in SpDef.)

There's also a pattern to Eevee movepools that goes like:


It looks like a great candidate for Air Slash and Calm Mind. If it turns out to be a Flying Type. If it's normal then... maybe it'll gain improvement moves like Giga Impact.


That is an interesting spread Fast and Defensive wall at the same time. Has that been done before? Nothing comes to mind.

It might not be the most competitive thing, but it would be worth it just to be different. However, Flying is typically a offensive type.

Ho-Oh February 12th, 2013 7:48 PM

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Originally Posted by SnowpointQuincy (Post 7535920)
That is an interesting spread Fast and Defensive wall at the same time. Has that been done before? Nothing comes to mind.

It might not be the most competitive thing, but it would be worth it just to be different. However, Flying is typically a offensive type.

There's... Togekiss/Togetic I guess? idk.

But yeah while it would be interesting I'd rather have it be a really good attacker if it is flying. :( Like come on, increase Hurricane, more special moves, and boom you'd have an improved special flying-type group! And this one could lead it off :3

Ho-Oh February 12th, 2013 8:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Twilight Sky (Post 7535943)
I hope it'd be our first physical-based eeveelution, since we already have so many specially-based ones(in fact, all of them are, sans Flareon which doesn't even have any decent physical attacks, really).

Well maybe, but it looks too light to be physical I guess...? Like maybe Fighting is our next best bet. :(

Wait no, Leafeon is physical you fool. :(

Miss Doronjo February 12th, 2013 8:14 PM

Hm, maybe clues of it's physical or special specialty speculations can come from the clearer image of the second page that reveals Ninfia here:




On the first image on the left, it looks like a Swift attack... or some sort of new star attack? The middle image looks like some sort of flaming-feather attack.. could that be a new move? Well, whatever they are, they don't appear to be physical moves. So, maybe it's specially based? Of course, the jury is still out on that one.

PlatinumDude February 12th, 2013 8:19 PM

I can't help but add in my own guess guess as to what stat arrangement Ninfia will have (in order of HP/Atk/Def/SAtk/SDef/Spe of course):
60/65/65/95/130/110. I like Doronjo's spread too, but I think it'll make Ninfia play a bit like a faster Umbreon.

Queen February 13th, 2013 12:03 AM

The new Eeveelution looks alright, not great, but still cute. But the fakemon art drawn by Rueme is far greater then Ninfia.

Check these out: (Eeveelutions at the bottom of the page)
http://rueme.deviantart.com/gallery/26440436

MudkipBoy February 13th, 2013 2:15 AM

If the double helix in the japanese logo is anything to go by, this looks like a combination of eevee and skitty?

blue February 13th, 2013 3:13 AM

It could be a Dual-type Eeveelution? That could possibly be why theyre keeping it a secret, it would be a first and it does sort of look like more than just one type. Even though they've been used previously, to me it looks like Psychic/Fire which coincidentially happens to be the same type combination as Victini. I could be wrong but it is something tht they have never done before for an eeveelution.

Ho-Oh February 13th, 2013 3:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Suicune™ (Post 7536340)
It could be a Dual-type Eeveelution? That could possibly be why theyre keeping it a secret, it would be a first and it does sort of look like more than just one type. Even though they've been used previously, to me it looks like Psychic/Fire which coincidentially happens to be the same type combination as Victini. I could be wrong but it is something tht they have never done before for an eeveelution.

Yeah I was thinking that too for a little while, but discounting a unique small legendary's typing so soon, idk. At least when Jirachi was a thing there was Metagross the same generation at least etc, while this'd come the generation after which'd make it less unique imo.

Guy February 13th, 2013 4:17 AM

If Ninfia is a Flying type, which I'm assuming it might be, then I hope it's more offensive than it is defensive. I'm terrible at making my own stat spread, but something akin to Togekiss would be great; if only the Eevee line had higher stats though instead, specifically 60/65/65. Although, if it had to be a speedy physical hitter, then it better come with some great physical moves. Flareon suffers from this, while Leafeon isn't half bad. Otherwise I don't entirely mind another special Eeveelution.

As for it being a dual-type? I highly doubt that. Eeveelutions each represent a single type. That's one thing I'd prefer remain the same.

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Originally Posted by Pinkie-Dawn (Post 7535670)
Dragon types, Water types, Fighting types, Steel types, Stealth Rock, Physical Pursuit, Perma-weather summoners, and the severe lack of Fire, Electric, Ice, Rock, and Poison types in OU.

Okay, Dragon types can be overpowered, but they have their weaknesses. Water types may be an abundance, but not all of them are exactly useful. And sure, Fire, Electric, Ice, Rock, and Poison types may not be some of the most commonly used types in OU. However, none of this calls for a new type whatsoever. The reason why Dark and Steel were introduced in Gen II was because there was an imbalance in the type system. To bring in a new type wouldn't have to do with what's not used in competitive gaming or if there's too many Water-types. It will have to do with expanding the different types and keeping a balance amongst those types, which there already is.

I'd love a new type, but I wouldn't say we need to have one. Chances are it won't fix much of these problems more than it'll just give us a new type and shift the system a bit, giving some Pokémon new strengths and/or weaknesses.

Hederbomb February 13th, 2013 4:18 AM

Is it just me or do they look more like digimon than last Gen.?

Haza February 13th, 2013 4:37 AM

They want us to speculate on Nympeons typing. The main reason I believe it is a Light type is because.of this. If it had been any existing type it would be easily recognizable. If it were a normal type I'm sure it would resemble Eevee more.

Mujahid February 13th, 2013 4:50 AM

But a light type doesn't make any sense. The only argument people give is that Dark type needs a counter. What people miss is that it isn't even called "Dark" type in Japanese. It's "Evil" type. This alone ends he discussion for a light type. There is opposite for Evil type. You can say that Every other Type is an Opposite of Evil.

Keiran February 13th, 2013 5:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Mujahid (Post 7536405)
But a light type doesn't make any sense. The only argument people give is that Dark type needs a counter. What people miss is that it isn't even called "Dark" type in Japanese. It's "Evil" type. This alone ends he discussion for a light type. There is opposite for Evil type. You can say that Every other Type is an Opposite of Evil.

By light type, people don't mean a "good" type. They mean literal "light". The "good" type or justice-like type is found in Fighting.

Mujahid February 13th, 2013 6:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Keiran777 (Post 7536413)
By light type, people don't mean a "good" type. They mean literal "light". The "good" type or justice-like type is found in Fighting.

That was my Point. There is no "Darkness" Type..Thus, A "Light" type is not required.

Keiran February 13th, 2013 6:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Twilight Sky (Post 7536436)
But again, is it really necessary, is the question? I remember mentioning this somewhere, but why would we need a Light-type, and what point would it serve? What types would it be strong against, and what types would it be weak against? I suppose of GF wanted to introduce a new type, now would be better than anything else, especially if they're going to create a whole new arsenal of moves specifically for it, but still. All of our types are quite balanced as it is, so forgive me, I just do not see Light type happening. D:

With each new game released, the metagame shifts in some way. Gamefreak doesn't always add something to the games simply because they are necessary or have a purpose.

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Originally Posted by Mujahid (Post 7536453)
That was my Point. There is no "Darkness" Type..Thus, A "Light" type is not required.

You're implying that Gamefreak would only add a Pokemon type to counter current ones, rather than just spicing up the metagame or allowing for different kinds of Pokemon to be designed. This is kind of like saying that the Flying-type is only necessary and was only added to the games to counter Bug and Ground-types.

Mujahid February 13th, 2013 6:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Keiran777 (Post 7536455)
You're implying that Gamefreak would only add a Pokemon type to counter current ones, rather than just spicing up the metagame or allowing for different kinds of Pokemon to be designed. This is kind of like saying that the Flying-type is only necessary and was only added to the games to counter Bug and Ground-types.

When did I say that ? I said that when people say that a 'Light' type is possible, they cite the reason that 'Dark' type needs an Opposite. What i said was, There is No special reason for a 'light' type to exist. It's just as possible as a 'glass' type or a 'Digital' type.

Also, if they Do make a Light type and it signifies kindness, then how can it have any Offensive moves ? Wouldn't it defeat the whole Idea ?

Ho-Oh February 13th, 2013 6:30 AM

Hmmm it's a little off the current topic, but it's something I was just thinking about. Given that there's two days until CoroCoro's real release, I kind of doubt we'll hear anything more other than this Eeveelution this month, actually. I expected it to be like a slow leak but there isn't anything yet today which makes me a little curious about this. Maybe we won't get any more major information til next month? Might put it more on-par with B/W's release, at least. ;(

Miss Doronjo February 13th, 2013 6:35 AM

Eh, there really isn't much scans leaked other than a Rumble game for the Wii U and the official declaration of the new pokemon movie. There's two more days for chances for more leaks to be released about new pokemon, in which I'm betting that we'll probably get it on the 15th.

Is it likely? Maybe, maybe not.

I'm still hoping for the official art of the protagonist to be released, along with more cities and pokemon.

Mujahid February 13th, 2013 6:37 AM

I also believe we're done for the month. I don't remember the last time Coro Coro revealed just one random pokemon. But if there were more, we would have had atleast something. Oh well, lets see.

Mark Kamill February 13th, 2013 7:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Twilight Sky (Post 7536493)
Is it sad that I didn't know that there was an actual Pokemon movie coming out until like yesterday? u___u;; I really should do some more research on that.

For me, I feel like all I really needed to see from the protagonist was some gist of what their OW sprites were like, so now that's over and done with, I'm honestly waiting for the region itself and the landmarks and things of that nature. I admit that I'm really ignorant(it takes a strong person to admit their ignorance on a topic) as far as European culture is concerned, so I really don't know what to expect in these games, as far as prominent landmarks and whatnot are concerned.

For example, we've seen that one screenshot. Y'know, with the giant castle and that golurk-looking statute. Are we going to see more buildings similar to those, or would that just be a historical landmark that was somehow put into the games? Either way, the buildings seem pretty interesting(from what we've seen, anyway), and I can't wait to see more of the region. That's pretty much number one on my list, aside from the new Pokemon, that is.

Another thing that I want to see in the next edition is our new rodent/bird Pokemon. I'm actually surprised that they haven't come out with them just yet, but yeah, that'd be nice. XD

If its Paris, they should have a lot of landmarks. The Lourve for one, is the one thing I'm most excited about, I mean a glass pyramid structure is a perfect fit for Pokemon, and I wouldn't mind if they use it for a gym or something.

Bounsweet February 13th, 2013 1:20 PM

Come on guys, there will NOT be a new type!

Dark-types and Steel-types were only introduced to balance the games because of how insanely powerful Psychic-types were and balance was needed among the original 15.

Think about it. If Light-type is introduced they'll have to assess 559 moves and 649 Pokemon to accomodate previous attacks becoming Light-type (Flash, etc.) and dual-typing Pokemon like they did with Magnemite and Magneton.

Not gonna happen. If we haven't gotten it by now, we won't ever. AND in the short amount of time between Gen V and Gen VI? I'm well aware that they develop things way in advance (Gastrodon originally being in Gen III) but it's not going to happen. We have 17 types right now, we don't need anymore. Besides, introducing a Light-type would mess up the metagame SO much u_u;;

Also, I don't want this to be female exclusive. I like having females of all my Eeveelutions, I don't want one to have a 100% male ratio.


tente2 February 13th, 2013 1:54 PM

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Originally Posted by AzaleaLightning (Post 7536970)

Come on guys, there will NOT be a new type!

Dark-types and Steel-types were only introduced to balance the games because of how insanely powerful Psychic-types were and balance was needed among the original 15.

Think about it. If Light-type is introduced they'll have to assess 559 moves and 649 Pokemon to accomodate previous attacks becoming Light-type (Flash, etc.) and dual-typing Pokemon like they did with Magnemite and Magneton.

Not gonna happen. If we haven't gotten it by now, we won't ever. AND in the short amount of time between Gen V and Gen VI? I'm well aware that they develop things way in advance (Gastrodon originally being in Gen III) but it's not going to happen. We have 17 types right now, we don't need anymore. Besides, introducing a Light-type would mess up the metagame SO much u_u;;

Also, I don't want this to be female exclusive. I like having females of all my Eeveelutions, I don't want one to have a 100% male ratio.


It's always the same argument, "Gamefreak only does things to counter other things, they won't add a new type, blah blah blah". Has it ever occurred to anybody that just maybe Gamefreak does things to spice things up? I mean, they aren't "balancing" ANYTHING by switching to 3D, but nobody seemed to question that at all, right?

Gamefreak revises all their stuff anyway. Has nobody even noticed that between generations (especially Gen V) moves often get changes or PP/accuracy/base power boosts? Correct me if I'm wrong, but Gamefreak purposefully went through the trouble of allowing more status moves to be reflected my Magic Bounce (or whatever it's called) as well, and that's just one example.

If people who take the metagame very seriously do get bugged by this stuff, guess what: nobody is stopping anybody from playing the Gen V metagame! Seriously, there are simulators out there that can do Gen II, people. My message to the metagame, if they really care about this so much (myself, as somebody who very recently started competitive battling again after a long hiatus, not to mention somebody who loves in-game battles, would totally love it) is to get with the program. "Messing up" the metagame, as in adding more twists and ideas, would be a great thing! Things get very, very stale in the video gaming world, when they aren't revolutionized. We would still be playing Gen-I-quality games if Gamefreak never bothered to change anything.

I would love to have a new type, but the purpose of this post is not to really start an argument or defend one. I'm not sure if it sounds like it, but I'm not trying to defend a new type or propose it or whatever, but I'm discussing why those aren't really valid points. Consider me playing devil's advocate, or whatever. Rather, I just want to take the time to say that if you have a closed mind (talking to people in general here) about something you have no control over, (unless suddenly everybody here started working on Gamefreak, and I was not informed) you just end up ignoring what could be potentially exciting possibilities. Nobody has the right to just shut down speculation, or reversely declare speculation as fact.

I hope this doesn't sound too weird! Basically, in summary while I would love a new type, I don't believe or disbelieve that there will be a new type. Rather, I want to state that anything is possible!

And I apologize if it seemed like I was directly attacking your post; I just sort of wanted to rebut it and use it as a platform for my own opinion. (Which isn't even very concrete...)

On the subject of Ninfia actually being a new type (because I noticed this has begun to go off-topic...) I honestly don't know, and I don't really care. If it'd be pure Flying type, that'd be cool, but its typing is not my primary concern. What I will say is that I hope it isn't dual-typed.
I hope CoroCoro has more information to give us; one new Pokemon and some other information I don't particularly care for doesn't satisfy me. I want to see more Pokemon! I don't care too much for anything else, unless Gamefreak really begins to break the mold and reveal a lot of new, more unique information (another "this game will have eight boring gyms" and I'll be really disappointed).

François February 13th, 2013 2:03 PM

Oh honestly. Every 5 minutes this discussion pops up. I could have swore there was already a topic for crazed Light fans to scream about how the type is absolutely definitely going to happen this generation, does it need to infect so many other threads? I hate to be rude but it is incredibly tiresome to see the same people saying the same things over and over again.

tente2 February 13th, 2013 2:18 PM

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Originally Posted by François (Post 7537040)
Oh honestly. Every 5 minutes this discussion pops up. I could have swore there was already a topic for crazed Light fans to scream about how the type is absolutely definitely going to happen this generation, does it need to infect so many other threads? I hate to be rude but it is incredibly tiresome to see the same people saying the same things over and over again.

Yeah. And the same thing for people who just go around and shut those ideas down. Like I've said, I'd love a new type, but I don't really believe/disbelieve the introduction of a new type at this point, nor do I lean towards either argument. It's just way too early to tell at this point! Ninfia does look a little weird, but I can most definitely see it being one of the remaining 10 possibilities, as opposed to some new type.


Oh, and I wanted to mention, does anybody remember the animated trailer for B2/W2? I'd really love something like that for X and Y; that way, we get a lot of information in terms of setting, story, and mood. (Sort of, at least, in my opinion!) Whereas CoroCoro always seems (again, in my opinion) to leak out the most boring information possible. Not even any interesting gameplay information, or anything. We get new Pokemon, which is cool, but that's about it (and even then, we barely get any information about those Pokemon).

OmegaRuby and AlphaSapphire February 13th, 2013 2:47 PM

Right thus far we only know the most things about the starters in their basic forms, the other three new pokemon we only know their height and weight, and that one of them (Ninfia) is an evolution of Eevee.

Miss Doronjo February 13th, 2013 2:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Twilight Sky (Post 7537131)
Pyramids should be interesting to see! o: I understand that Pyramid-like structures probably aren't the most European(I think? Someone can correct me if I'm wrong), but I'd like to see more structures like that. n_n

Hopefully next issue's of Corocoro will show more landscapes?
Or at least from the new Nintendo Direct video?

Pyramids would be awesome tbh~

OmegaRuby and AlphaSapphire February 13th, 2013 3:00 PM

Well the building in the trailer sort of reminded me of the Louvre so maybe it's pyramid (it doesn't have an actual name that I know of) will appear too.
Hopefully next issue will show us some scans of the region, and more of the buildings we saw in the trailer.

Mark Kamill February 13th, 2013 3:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Twilight Sky (Post 7537131)
Pyramids should be interesting to see! o: I understand that Pyramid-like structures probably aren't the most European(I think? Someone can correct me if I'm wrong), but I'd like to see more structures like that. n_n

Not pyramids, but pyramid. Have you ever seen the Louvre?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mus%C3%A9e_du_Louvre
Even that could be the potential palace instead of the one at Versailles, thanks to the intricate architecture. But yeah, I really want the Nintendo Direct to drop a region name, or at least a region map. Its the one thing that I really want, and it would spark my interest for XY like no other.

Miss Doronjo February 13th, 2013 3:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Twilight Sky (Post 7537155)
Also guys, what do you think CoroCoro might show as far as new Battle Frontier structures? It seems that some of us have been let down in B/W by the Battle Subway, and then there was a huge improvement in B2W2 in the addition of the Pokemon World Tournament, but what kind of mass battling kind of thingy(lol what a weird way to describe it) would you like to see? Discuss away!

Hm, maybe. If the next issue doesn't show any new gyms, maybe the next issue will show more and new battle buildings. Perhaps something like those Battle Clubs from the pokemon anime. But yeah, I'd love it if next issue, they show potential battle frontier buildings.

When exactly is the next issue, by the way? I've heard that it was next month, but...

OmegaRuby and AlphaSapphire February 13th, 2013 3:14 PM

A return of the battle building in HgSs near Blue's gym will be nice, it could take advantage of the 3DS' streetpass feature.

I don't think Corocoro will show the battle frontier if their's one unless if it's only a small piece like with PWT which showed the small shops and the flags which left some of us guessing what it could possibly be.

Mark Kamill February 13th, 2013 3:16 PM

Bring back the Battle Subway, and kill Fly. I found it extremely inane to not only have a Subway system, but a subway system with multiple stops, exist in a game with a much stagnated quick travel. It wouldn't even need to break the game, and could easily explained by having you obtain a boarding pass circa gym 4, with stations in the next cities unreachable due to access barred by gym badges. I understand the battle subway is for fighting, but Anville Town's line suggests otherwise.
Give us the frontier from the start, no 3rd version or sequel excuse should exist this time round. Anything those games would offer could easily come in the form of DLC now, so the Battle Frontier being here should happen. Give it a grand revival, with some more substantial rewards, and perhaps even a more complete feel to it. Have the PWT a facility, but with unlockable tournaments that depend on your beaten facilities. Beat them all? Well here, have a Battle Brain Tournament, complete with all the hax in the world!

Atomic Pirate February 13th, 2013 3:37 PM

So, I just saw that new Eevee thing, Ninfia, or whatever. Just, no. And this...thing...is supposed to be cute? First of all, Minccino with it's scarves was bad enough, but now we have a pink...thing...covered in ribbons? Why?

I swear though, if this...thing...means that there is going to be a "Light" type, then...just...no.

OmegaRuby and AlphaSapphire February 13th, 2013 3:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Twilight Sky (Post 7537189)
I honestly think, at this point, we're probably going to get one scan a month. It sounds super slow, but we have like what, 7-8 more months to go? So yeah, the closer it gets towards release date, the more data we'll get. I'm not surprised that we're really lagging, but it's still early.




Eh. Probably in the middle this year they might show some battle facilities? What I really hope that CoroCoro shows something similar to Gen III's battle frontier. I've said it in the past and I'll say it again: In my own opinion, Gen III had the best battle facilities ever. There was just a lot of variety, and I loved the facility that had your Pokemon battling on their own, based on their nature and whatnot. @[email protected] I'd love something like that to make a return~

We will...when remakes are made lol. Though it would be nice to have one with more original facilities, Gen IV's didn't seem very original to me, though that might've been cause it was too small and had two out of the five being returning facilities.

I think Ninfia's cute, I like it better than Mincinno whom I like as well.

voicerocker February 13th, 2013 3:52 PM

Looking at Ninfia, I'm gonna say it'll be a Normal/Flying type, instead of being just 1 or the other. There's only 1 pure Flying type Pokemon: Tornadus, which is pretty much the "spirit of the wind". Standard Pokemon are usually judged by the elemental powers first. Since Ninfia doesn't seem to possess elemental features, I think that's a sign of it being Normal. And the ribbons (for the game footage pic in the magazine) apparently move, it might use those to fly.

Cerberus87 February 13th, 2013 3:55 PM

I think Gamefreak showed with 5th gen that the Battle Frontier itself isn't a staple of the series, but a competitive battling facility is. I personally hope to see something in the spirit of the Frontier, but which isn't a clone of the 3rd gen Frontier. Just because people didn't like the Subway much, doesn't mean they shouldn't keep experimenting.

I want to see a facility with the "face" of the new region. Just cloning the Frontier would be wrong IMO.


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