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New Pokemon Monorpale/Hitotsuki/Honedge!
Surprised there isn't a thread about this yet.
There's been a new Pokemon Revealed this morning at the Japan Expo. It's known in France as Monorpale and Japan as Hitotsuki and is a Steel/Ghost type. And it's a Pokemon based off a sword. Spoiler:
It has a sheath and during battle it unsheathes itself. Thoughts? |
It is not that bad. But I don't like it. Maybe because I don't like its type. I find it ugly. :\
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Yeah I think it's weird but cool at the same time. It's weird that It's just... a sword.But keep in mind there's been countless Pokemon based on inanimate objects. Magnets, ice cream, rocks, chandeliers , gears, eggs, sludge, bells, weird disc bell things (Bronzor), etc. So I expected Game Freak to make at least one Pokemon like this. XD
It could end up evolving into some really cool, like a possessed knight or something. I like it's typing, Steel/Ghost is something different so that's always welcomed by me. |
I like the way it looks, but it probably won't end up being a favourite unless it's evolution is something really impressive.
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I like it, I think it's because of the tassle it has attached to it's hilt. Maybe it's more like some kind of ceremonial sword?
It makes me think of Bronzor/Bronzong. |
Better than bronzor atleast... And its type, awesome..! Just give that sword thingy LEVITATE !
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I actually like it. One of my fave Gen VI Pokemon, of the ones that have been shown so far. Then again, I can see this being the next Trubbish or Vanillite, because for some reason, people don't like Pokemon based on 'items'.
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What the...I'm not sure if I really like the design yet.
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I'd bet that it will have a good attack stat (assuming it can learn Swords Dance)
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It may take me a while before I do like it or not. So far I only like it because its new, and just seeing it for the first time.
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On another note, this might seem strange but when I saw the blue picture first, I thought it looked like something from Avatar: The last airbender. (or Xiaolin Showdown) |
it would be cool if it can become a pokemon weapon in battle
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Two things,
1. It's bugging me that you can't see the sword through the sheath. 2. This is one pokemon i'll have on my team, because not only is it a giant sword, it is also able to levitate. And it's a sword. |
Holy crap I love it. A possessed floating sword? Awwww yeah.
Reminds me of Donkey Kong Country 2's Kleever, only less cooler because it doesn't have a skull and FIRE. http://www.mariowiki.com/images/5/54/Kleever2.jpg |
I dont really like it now but i will love it if its evolution is like this:
http://shrines.rpgclassics.com/psx/castlevsn/monsters/spectral_sword2.gif |
I may consider this Pokemon for my team if Gengar isn't in the Kalos Pokedex.
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Reminds me of Windwaker with its color pallet. A LOT.
I LOVE its Type - Steel / Ghost. IT DOES unsheathe - So Cool. Bronsor + Monorpale = Awesome Double Battle - Ghostly Sword and Shield. I'm Officially calling it --- THIS IS THE FULLY EVOLVED VERSION. (speculation.) |
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"Hitotsu" and "mono". I'd imagine it'll be this gen's Magnemite Pokemon. As in when it evolves (and I'm gonna bet it's gonna have "futatsu" and "duo" in its japanese and french name respectively) it's gonna be TWO swords! |
I'm Guessing it will not have Levitate, by the same logic of Magneton.
It's Ability will be Defiant - If you try to lower its stats, IT JUST GETS SHARPER! Also assuming is a Psychical Sweeper. |
It certainly is more interesting than any other pokemon based on inanimate objects caused its an object commonly seen in alot of Fantasy and RPG games(which Pokemon is). Animate swords aren't quite Farfetch'd as countless games featured swords that apparantly have their own souls...hmmm, now why does that seem familiar...
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Yes, The Soul series can be seen as one of the games with swords that have their own life(Soulcalibur itself and it's opposite Soul Edge, for those who don't know the series.) |
I never thought the day that a Ghost/Steel Pokemon to be introduced would actually happen. I was expecting a possessed suit of armor, but a possessed sword looks just as cool, IMO.
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This Pokemon looks really interesting I have to say, and that type combo it has gives it quite a few resistances and 3 immunities as well. Gotta love that!
I could definitely see it being this generation's answer to Trubbish or Vanillite, a Pokemon based on an inanimate object. Hoping for the English name to be leaked soon. |
Interesting design...bit on the unoriginal side but hey...I don't judge pokemon by looks
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It would sense that they would reveal such a Pokemon in Paris, because Europe is enriched with its medieval history, but wouldn't it make more sense if it was Fairy/Steel, since according to fairytales, enchanted swords were forged by Fairy magic. If this sword has levitate as an ability, then it's definitely going to be a permanent resident of the OU metagame.
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I like the design and the typing and i'm hoping that it will evolve into a possessed suit of armor. Based on typing alone this thing would fit nicely on a rain team since its only weakness would be halved.
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I want to see more of it, but right now all I can think of is "IT'S A HEARTLESS! KILL IT!" I'm expecting it to be more of a pokemon along the lines of Chandelure as opposed to Vanillite/Trubbish. I expect that it will evolve in some form or fashion for the same reasons stated above.
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Wow, I actually think this one looks cool! Though I'd never thought we'd see Pokémon modeled after weapons :p I wonder if there's gonna be any use of a trainer wielding it like an actual shield or something along those lines...
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It feels weird to me because a sword is supposed to move when it's in use. So when it attacks, will it making a slashing movement? Because the whole body of Monorpale moving in such an unconventional fashion is just very jarring. And it would also be weird if Monorpale just levitated during its attacks, a sword is a dynamic object so we would expect it to move. Kind of a dilemma in how to animate it I think.
Also, those of you predicting a ghost suit of armour evolution are on the right track. I think the name is a portmanteu of mono- (for one) and vorpal (a name for a sword that has really placed itself into fantasy). So perhaps its next evolution would involve more than one "unit". |
It doesn't look so bad. I kind of like it.
When I first saw it, I didn't even know what to think about it. But I warmed up to it really quickly. And its typing is great! I might have one in my team. |
In Pokemon Adventures Manga, Charmeleon cuts Koga's Arbok in Half with his tail. Just imagine the damage a sword pokemon would do!
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My awesome team will be Sylveon, Gogoat, Xerneas, Talonflame, the final form of Froakie, and this guy or its fully evolved form
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It sounds like Monorpale will be a menace in the manga. |
So this sword is based on Excalibur legend I guess ?
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Thats what i think when someone says it is based on Excalibur. |
I can see it's evolution being a shield with two crossed over swords.
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I don't like it. It just looks absurd.
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At first, I was like "...What?" Then I started to think about it, and when I saw the picture of the sword unsheathed, I was like "This is the best Pokemon of this Gen. Hands down." Steel/Ghost is a pretty awesome type as well.
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I'm weird so I like things like this. I think it looks pretty BA, even if it just a sword. The typing rocks by the way. If it has levitate it will only have one weakness which is always a plus(and it's not x4 weakness!)
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Does it have an English name yet? Steel/Ghost is an interesting combo. Wonder what moves it'll have?
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Nope, but I hope its name is not like Talonflame.
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Ancient soul, kinda like cofagrigus and yamask?
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i'm surprised that so many people like this pokemon. i'm sitting here thinking: "what the actual ****". I just absolutely hate the design. i thought vanillish and garbodor were bad, but this is just completely retarded. And YES i am TRYING to like it but i just can't.
As for it's typing, it's kinda cool. but the design just ruined it. |
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This monster used a move like that:http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20101027002843/yugioh/images/thumb/9/90/ChevalierdeFleur-TF05-EN-UR-UE.jpg/300px-ChevalierdeFleur-TF05-EN-UR-UE.jpg I like it more now! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6TRC9U7dvw The move can be named Blossom Slash! |
At this point, the only way it can be more awesome is two become 2 swords.
I want to see fan art of Golurk with a giant Bronzor in one hand and Monorpale in the other with Metagross on his chest as some sort of armor. |
Next we'll be getting kettle pokemon, tea cup pokemon, screen pokemon, telephone pokemon.
Needless to say I don't like it :/ |
I actually hate it... but I hate most Steel type Pokemon anyway...
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Yeah I don't like this one. I know 'it doesn't look like a pokémon' is a pathetic reason, but seriously it's a sword. It doesn't even look living unlike the Vanillite line.
As long as it doesn't get any evos and isn't particularly strong I guess I can just forget about it. |
I'll admit it looks strange...I actually like it better when it's sheathed as it reminds me of Bronzong.
Also the eye on it seems familiar... |
I think it's friggin' awesome! Another audacious Pokemon for Gen VI! Man I'm so psyched for this Gen with every new Pokemon reveal! I'm gonna have to have it in my team, simply because I have a habit of permanently boxing every steel-type I catch until postgame. But this is a ghost-type too...and man-o-man it's a sword Pokemon! Another Poke-dream has come true~
I definitely agree that it looks like something out of Windwaker. But hey, Pokemon has been incorporating designs from various Nintendo franchises since Gen 1, and I really love the nods to those things. Look at all the Kirby-esque Pokemon we have already! |
I think it's adorable lol A bit odd to say of a sword, but I just wanna hug it <3
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This is a very cute Pokémon! It doesn't seem fully-evolved to me, but I think when it evolves it has a chance to become even more awesome! I really love its sheath, I hope that design gets utilized more if/when it evolves.
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I have mixed feelings about his design tbh.
On one hand, it looks very...simple? But on the other, a Ghost Sword is awesome!! :D I really love his typing already, Ghost/Steel, it's going to do pretty good defence-wise |
Those who are saying "it's just a sword" need to realize that Ghost Pokemon are capable of possessing inanimate objects, and the fact that Ghost Pokemon in general aren't natural-looking/organic like animals and plants.
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At first I hated it immensely ... until I saw the footage and it unsheathing, then I'm like "Cool!".
If it has Levitate then it'll have 4 immunities (Ground, Fighting, Normal, and Poison) which, if it has good stats, would make it overpowered; if it has an awesome evolution, it'll be OU. So idk, how they're planning to manage Levitate and balancing it out. Nevertheless, Ghost/Steel is awesome typing! Now if they create these types: Ghost/Normal (Only weakness is Dark, immune to Ghost, Fighting and Normal). Dark/Psychic (Only weakness is Bug X4, immune to Psychic). Ghost/Rock (Weak to Ghost, Dark, Water, Grass, Steel and Ground [unless with Levitate], immune to Fighting and Normal). Fighting/Flying (Weak to Ice, Electric, Psychic, and Flying, immune to Ground). I'd assume it'll be learning Fury cutter, Sacred Sword, Swords Dance, Night Slash, Slash, X-Scissor (if its evolution is two swords), Sharpen, etc. |
I love this new pokemon, it's awesome and i think i just cracked the case on it. What if this guy
http://i.imgur.com/WyODS.jpg was a legendary knight searching for this powerful sword pokemon, which could be a legendary? |
Lol, people saying it's unoriginal, every gen has its inanimate object design.
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Monorpale is a STEEL type pokemon. A sword was inevitable. I love the sword.
Most steel-types are slow, so be prepared for that let down. However, considering its small size it might be more like Exedrill. Most likely, this will the the exedrill of this Gen. A powerful OU steel type. |
This is probably the first time I'm more excited about a Ghost type than my brother is. This sword is freakin awesome. If it has Levitate then I hope it doesn't evolve. Its going to be a pretty hardcore powerhouse on its own already. To me it doesn't look as if it'll evolve either. Sorta like Zangoose and other one stagers.
I'm hopin it has some insane attack stat similar to Slaking just maybe not as high and pushes close to 560 BST. So much potential ♥w♥ Quote:
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I like the Sword with its sheathed form. I can't tell about the unsheathed as I haven't got a close picture yet. I am sure we will get Official Art soon since Coro Coro is just around the corner or at least they leaks are. As for the concept of the Poke I like it, I am not really one to complain especially when it is an inanimate object they are just bond to happen in every generation. |
I like it! It's unique, and interesting. I'll use one
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Honedge
Honedge comes into being when a departed spirit inhabits a sword that once belonged to humans. It can use the blue cloth attached to its hilt as nimbly as an arm. If you were to carelessly take this blade in hand, you may find that blue cloth wrapping around you...draining the energy from your body! Thats the description and the name.Well not something special as a name dont you agree?And the descrition reminds me of chandelure.And it can learn Sword Dance indeed! |
I have to admit, that I find its story interesting. I judged it so quickly. It's design is unique. Come on! Gen VI has some amazing Pokemon!!! SO excited!
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I just noticed bulbapedia is calling the pokemon Honedge, has he been released on the main website?
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I get where the "edge" in "Honedge" comes from but what about the "Hon" part? Maybe "hone?" And a sword that actually gets Swords Dance? That's "Swords Dance" in the literal sense, huh?
Edit: @Saberwulf: Yes, it's called "Honedge" in the official X/Y site too. |
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I don't think the name is that complex. Although it could come from Honor/Honour/Honourable too. |
Yup it's been confirmed , it's English name is Honedge. I'm think it's name is hone+edge. Hone being to sharpen something with a whitestone, usually metal and usually a blade like a sword. And edge meaing the edge of the sword. I like it. It sounds pretty cool.
And here's some high-res art. Spoiler:
And it knows Swords Dance... http://www.pokemonxy.com/_ui/img/_en/screenshots/july_sword_2.jpg A sword Pokemon using Swords Dance is hilarious. XD |
I hate everything about this one... and I can see it being OU to the fullest already...
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Since when The official site updates at 6:00 AM? :/
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Well the video on Pokemon's youtube channel showed us at least how it looks like without the ''case'' on.
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Isn't that so interesting though? That in the Pokemon World, humans can become Pokemon after they die! |
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Love Honedge already. Praying its a single stage just cause I don't think we have many left and its type and possible ability match-up make it a beast on their own. I really can't recall any single stage ghosts other than Spiritomb and Sableye. Hopin Honedge is like the new Spiritomb. With the possibility of it having Levitate its pulling a Bronzor/zong and having only one weakness. I wouldn't be surprised if they gave it some other ability to either rid the weaknesses or capitalize on its attack stat. x_x. So much potential. |
I hope he's not the new Spiritomb mainly because Spiritomb was a pain in the ass to get a hold of during the 4th gen.
Personally I could see him evolving once, probably not twice though. |
I thought it was a key item at first.
I'm guessing the new ghost Pokemon trend is departed ghosts entering inanimate objects. |
I like it but it just doesn't feel...ghosty in its design. I feel like a spectral hand should be wielding it or something idk. Its like if Yamask/Spiritomb/Cofagrigus were only the objects they were possessing. I still love it, though. It looked great in-game.
I cant imagine what its ability will be. Maybe since its a sword it will get a quick draw ability giving it priority on all attacks on its first turn? Or maybe a boost in defense if it doesn't attack and sheathes itself? So many possibilties for a unique ability! |
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Sometimes I am a little bemused with the fan reaction to things, haha. I'm glad so many people have taken to this Pokemon, but I honestly thought I would come to Pokecommunity and find pages upon pages of hatred for it. I don't know. I thought, in particular, the unsheathed version would draw the ire of all the new-generation haters... but I guess not? Then again, I have never been able to understand why people dislike the Vanillite or Trubbish family. Both are adorable! And we've had inanimate objects as Pokemon since Generation I, too, so you'd think people would be used to the concept by now...
I love Honedge! I'll echo what others said in that I want to use it on my team, the typing is unique to the Pokemon franchise and it looks like a marvelous Pokemon. I prefer the sheathed version. I wouldn't mind if it received further evolutions, but I do find it curious that so many people think it'll evolve. It looks like a one-stager to me. But either way, I'm happy with it. If a Ghost/Steel-type Gym Leader faced you in a double battle, with this Pokemon and a shield-like Pokemon, that'd be neat, wouldn't it? |
I don't really have a problem with the mon's concept, because frankly you have to suspend disbelief when it comes to pokémon concepts. I'm not a huge fan of the design though, especially the whole unsheathing thing. It just looks bizarre holding its sheath, and the sword itself looks a tad basic. But I guess the unsheathing at the start of the battle could look nice?
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i have a feeling that this poke will be another good trick room ally, i think this cause most steel typ have fairly low base speed stats and also i think it may have pretty good def stat, as its other steel brethen and if this poke can evole it may make a good evolite user
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If anything, I hope the whole unsheathing thing applies only to battles. That way, when I'm looking at Honedge in my party or on Pokemon-amie, I get to see the version I find to be more aesthetically appealing. |
SnowpointQuincy - Bronzor's name as it's appearance is derived from bronze mirror (bronze + mirror = Bronzor). As Bronzong is actually inspired by gong bell.
PlatinumDude - Why to create a new Ghost-type Pokémon whose possessed an armor when there's Golett and Golurk? Yeah, I know both the aforementioned Pokémon are based on Jewish religion about stone golems but unless you know it, they basicly look like armors that have been possessed. Wasn't Monorpale changed so that the new Steel/Ghost-type Pokémon will be named Honedge? O_o |
I quite like this pokemon... I may have it in my team.
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I hope that Honedge get's an evolution as it, at least the sword part, looks quite basic, I hope it becoming more elegant in design.
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New Pokemon Monorpale/Hitotsuki!
YES. I have been waiting for a ghost/steel type. I hope it's bulky because its typing is excellent defensive. Really hope the stats are good for Honedge because its typing is wonderful! Good chance it will be on my ingame team. Probably my competitive team if the stats are good. (Or its evolution)
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Well it looks... weird.
I don't think it will have Levitate & that's because Magnemite & its evolutions don't, but on the other hand I guess the reason they don't was to not make them immune to their weakness which is ground, so maybe he'll have Levitate, after all he's part ghost :P |
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It's going to be a lot harder for them to justify Magnemite not having the ability levitate in this gen, when it'll be clear as day floating in air, bobbing about. |
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I have no idea how someone could hate these Pokemon designs, seriously.
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If this thing gets levitate then it will be a competitive BEAST. Immune to poison spikes and spike(if it gets levitate) and stealth rock won't do much. Just don't give this thing crappy stats like sableye please!
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This thing is definitely a little different than the kinds of designs I'm used to Pokemon having, but that isn't at all a bad thing. I think he's pretty awesome! Hoping its stats are decent.
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Expect this one to see a lot of hate. Unjustified hate. "OMG I hate all pogeymanz not based on animuls!!!111!1".
It's a nice Pokémon, but I would've preferred one based on an empty knight armor set, even though there's already Golurk. |
I hope that competitively this pokemon doesn't becoming like zen mode Darmanitan, looks good on paper but fails when used.
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I'm not really liking the design on this one. When I first saw it, I thought it was an item not a Pokemon. It might be a little more appealing/believable (I use that word loosely, of course) if it had some kind of ghostly aura around it.
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^Me complaining about the way genwunners and newgenners have reacted to Honedge so far, read at you own risk^ As far as how my opinion on Honedge goes, I honestly don't really like the design. The typing is original, and who knows, it may have a personality in the anime or some in-game charisma that make me like it more, but when it comes to design ALONE, I don't think it's very good. I think they coulda added a bit more of something (not quite sure, so I can't fully judge) to make it seem like more than a sword that floats (I think Chandelure and Metagross are better examples of inanimate object Pokes), but that's just me |
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I mentioned it on the Pokemon-amie thread, but how would Honedge eat, exactly? It's been proposed that maybe it uses its sheath somehow, but... I'm trying to imagine it, and it still seems odd. Would the food just disappear as it makes crunching sounds, or what? XD
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I was very skeptical of it at first. I kept liking it and then disliking it and that was just within a few minutes. It has kind of grown on me a bit more to the point where I've thought about possibly using it on my team, which is weird since I'm a Dark type Trainer, and I have to say, I'm liking it. Especially when it is unsheathed. As it is though, I hope it doesn't have an evolution, or a pre-evolution. I think it's fine how it is.
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