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Dunsparce December 15th, 2015 4:27 AM

So the last of the pokemon discovered via the datamining of X and Y finally was officially revealed. Shame it doesn't get any physical water moves, but at least on the special side it has some very unique coverage combinations. Steam Eruption is basically Scald on steroids(110 Power, 95% Accuracy, 30% Burn chance), overall looking forward to trying it out.

Sukyandaru December 15th, 2015 4:37 AM

I was wondering when they'd release this, glad to see it's finally out! I'm interested in seeing how it'll fare in battles, it seems like it'll do really well with Steam Eruption and Lava Plume, especially since it walls so many Water types. I could see it being used tankily in a manner similar to Heatran, using its resistances and immunity to switch in and fire off powerful attacks with good burn chances. With how much people seem to hate Scald at times, Steam Eruption's only downside seems like its limited PP.

As for its design, I'm not a fan but it isn't awful looking to me... the above description of donut turtle makes it seem kinda funny i like turtles, though I think it seems a bit too jagged?, particularly at its head and "hump". Also, "boiling steam from the arms on its back", does this mean that the "donut" is actually a pair of arms? Or are some of its legs actually arms? ._.

If it's distributed online, I'm really hoping that it'll be available here in Australia at the same time as America and Europe ;~;. I'm looking forward to using it in the future, wonder what checks and counters people will bring for it!

Dunsparce December 15th, 2015 6:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Sukyandaru (Post 9035909)
Also, "boiling steam from the arms on its back", does this mean that the "donut" is actually a pair of arms? Or are some of its legs actually arms? ._.

Yes, the ring on its back are its arms. The guy that originally leaked them via datamining showed it doing an animation where its hoop splits into two and points forward.

Hikamaru December 15th, 2015 6:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Sukyandaru (Post 9035909)
If it's distributed online, I'm really hoping that it'll be available here in Australia at the same time as America and Europe ;~;. I'm looking forward to using it in the future, wonder what checks and counters people will bring for it!

I do hope, because just look at how far we're falling behind the US and Europe in regards to Hoopa. They have already had events for Hoopa while we're still waiting for our first official Hoopa event.

KorpiklaaniVodka December 15th, 2015 6:45 AM

Volcanion is great, and has a better design than Diancie. I'll give my full opinion on it once it's actually released.

Pinkie-Dawn December 15th, 2015 6:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Hikamaru (Post 9035703)
Most Rock-types are already weak to Water. Plus, as I expected this thing is one of the rare Water-types not able to learn an offensive Ice move (excluding Hidden Power) but then again Fire covers some common types as well so not a big trade-off.

I was actually referring to Stealth Rock, which can be learned by non-Rock types via Move Tutor.

Hikamaru December 15th, 2015 6:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Pinkie-Dawn (Post 9035985)
I was actually referring to Stealth Rock, which can be learned by non-Rock types via Move Tutor.

Ah yes, that move is always the bane of Rock-weak Pokemon. But looking at its signature move Steam Eruption, it really does look like a more high-powered, less accurate version of Scald.

Pinkie-Dawn December 15th, 2015 7:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Hikamaru (Post 9035986)
Ah yes, that move is always the bane of Rock-weak Pokemon. But looking at its signature move Steam Eruption, it really does look like a more high-powered, less accurate version of Scald.

And compared to the other moves with a 110 base power and lower accuracy, Steam Eruption may be used more often.

Sopheria December 15th, 2015 7:13 AM

Steam Eruption is amazing! It's like a powered-up, less accurate version of Scald, like everyone said. But really, I'm looking at it more as a more accurate Hydro Pump--with a 30% chance to burn to top it off. With that on top of its Water Absorb ability, and a bunch of STAB Fire-type moves at its disposal, I'm thinking it's going to shake things up in the metagame.

Judge Mandolore Shepard December 15th, 2015 7:26 AM

When I first looked at Volcanion's design, I thought it kind of reminded me of geysers. Then I read that geysers were part of the inspiration of its design. Course I never expected a Pokemon with the type combination of Fire/Water.

Sopheria December 17th, 2015 4:32 PM

So, anybody got any theories on why the reveal was so ORAS heavy? (with the Hoenn battle music playing in the background and it having been posted on the ORAS official website) Do you think perhaps it'll only be available in ORAS, X&Y, or both?

Hikamaru December 17th, 2015 4:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Sopheria (Post 9038963)
Do you think perhaps it'll only be available in ORAS, X&Y, or both?

Something is telling me it's definitely going to be ORAS-exclusive. Also, please have all the regions get the event at the same time, or like not too far from each other... *looks at fellow Australians still waiting for Hoopa*

Sopheria December 17th, 2015 6:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Hikamaru (Post 9038972)
Something is telling me it's definitely going to be ORAS-exclusive. Also, please have all the regions get the event at the same time, or like not too far from each other... *looks at fellow Australians still waiting for Hoopa*

Yea, it would be a real shame if Australia got it late yet again :c Let's hope this one will be a global event!

And yea, it seems a lot like an ORAS-only type of deal, with the way they did the reveal. But there's also that Volcanion event in X&Y that was leaked, which apparently is triggered when you have a Volcanion in your party when you speak to this NPC:

http://cdn.idigitaltimes.com/sites/idigitaltimes.com/files/styles/large/public/2014/08/28/2014/04/28/18284.jpg

Anyone got any thoughts? :)

Hikamaru December 17th, 2015 6:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Sopheria (Post 9039087)

I never knew about this... but if it does exist in the XY coding maybe it could be a possibility to be in all 6th Gen games, not just ORAS.

FioriKikuchi December 17th, 2015 8:52 PM

News about the Pokémon has finally been revealed. It's about time lol. I like the fact that it's fire/water but its design is a little awkward... I can't wait until the event for this comes to Tokyo. One thing I know for sure is that it's going to be super crazy since everyone has been waiting for this so wish me luck I come back in one piece. Just kidding. xD

Hikamaru December 17th, 2015 9:41 PM

I'm sure you won't have to wait as long compared to people from elsewhere since Japan always gets priority when it comes to event distributions. Granted, it is the birthplace of Pokemon so it's a logical excuse there.

acatfrommars December 17th, 2015 10:21 PM

Just speculation of course, but I think that we will see a Mega Volcanion down the line. I'm glad that we're finally going to be able to get him after like 3 years! Volcanion kinda reminds me of Volcarona for some reason.

Cassandra December 18th, 2015 2:24 AM

I love Volcanion's design, despite it being one of those Pokemon that just feels like you can't imagine it occurring naturally in the Pokemon world. It's just cool.

However, I am extremely angered by the fact that I knew about this Pokemon existing before ORAS was even announced. It's been about a whole year of this Pokemon being spoiled for use because leakers have to go around and ruin everything rather than letting us all have a little FUN and receive the official news for ourselves. And it's not like you could just AVOID the leaks, it was everywhere! Thanks, leakers, for ruining yet another Pokemon.

Ammako December 18th, 2015 8:27 AM

The event will definitely be available for download for both X/Y and OR/AS.

Hikamaru December 18th, 2015 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by BloodFrostX (Post 9039548)
It's been about a whole year of this Pokemon being spoiled for use because leakers have to go around and ruin everything rather than letting us all have a little FUN and receive the official news for ourselves. And it's not like you could just AVOID the leaks, it was everywhere! Thanks, leakers, for ruining yet another Pokemon.

It is annoying when you want to avoid spoilers, but then again this is the internet and it's difficult to avoid the spoilers when you most want to.

Cam December 24th, 2015 4:36 PM

Anyone else think gamefreak is stupid to think that we haven't known about this thing for 2 years and that the "secret Pokemon" asspulls they do in the spirit of the old reveals is dumb.

I mean, it's like seeing your christmas present in february, then unwrapping it in december and acting like it's a big awesome surprise to please your parents.

Sopheria December 24th, 2015 5:57 PM

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Originally Posted by CloverDevteam (Post 9048642)
Anyone else think gamefreak is stupid to think that we haven't known about this thing for 2 years and that the "secret Pokemon" asspulls they do in the spirit of the old reveals is dumb.

I mean, it's like seeing your christmas present in february, then unwrapping it in december and acting like it's a big awesome surprise to please your parents.

Haha true~ I'm pretty sure they know we've known about it, they just have to sorta "go through the motions" of a grand reveal. In fact, if it hadn't already been leaked, I think they would have made a much bigger deal out of this reveal. They would have teased it and drawn out the reveal a lot more, I'd imagine.

mew_nani December 24th, 2015 5:57 PM

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Originally Posted by BloodFrostX (Post 9039548)
I love Volcanion's design, despite it being one of those Pokemon that just feels like you can't imagine it occurring naturally in the Pokemon world. It's just cool.

However, I am extremely angered by the fact that I knew about this Pokemon existing before ORAS was even announced. It's been about a whole year of this Pokemon being spoiled for use because leakers have to go around and ruin everything rather than letting us all have a little FUN and receive the official news for ourselves. And it's not like you could just AVOID the leaks, it was everywhere! Thanks, leakers, for ruining yet another Pokemon.

I'm not entirely sure why you'd be angered. Pokemon hacking has been going on for a very very long time, and even if the leakers hadn't announced it on the side you would have eventually run into it trading or battling others.

Though I will admit Game Freak should have just said "Well we WOULD say we had this new event Pokemon to reveal... but it looks like you guys already found it. Good job. Bet you didn't find this though!" and just threw everybody a curve ball.

Sopheria December 24th, 2015 7:37 PM

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Originally Posted by BloodFrostX (Post 9039548)
I love Volcanion's design, despite it being one of those Pokemon that just feels like you can't imagine it occurring naturally in the Pokemon world. It's just cool.

However, I am extremely angered by the fact that I knew about this Pokemon existing before ORAS was even announced. It's been about a whole year of this Pokemon being spoiled for use because leakers have to go around and ruin everything rather than letting us all have a little FUN and receive the official news for ourselves. And it's not like you could just AVOID the leaks, it was everywhere! Thanks, leakers, for ruining yet another Pokemon.

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Originally Posted by mew_nani (Post 9048744)
I'm not entirely sure why you'd be angered. Pokemon hacking has been going on for a very very long time, and even if the leakers hadn't announced it on the side you would have eventually run into it trading or battling others.

I mean, even if hacking has been going on for a long time, it does take the surprise out of it, in a way. It's of course always going to happen, but I do have to admit that it'd be a bit more fun if we had been getting a brand new Pokemon reveal.


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Though I will admit Game Freak should have just said "Well we WOULD say we had this new event Pokemon to reveal... but it looks like you guys already found it. Good job. Bet you didn't find this though!" and just threw everybody a curve ball.
I've been hoping for something like that to happen for a while haha. Who knows, maybe they'll still throw us a curveball and we'll never even see it coming o.o

Sheep December 25th, 2015 9:38 AM

oh man over a year later after it was spoiled and we finally get this guy. I'm excite. Haven't even gotten Hoopa yet so there's a bit for me to look forward to as a collector!

People are excited over its battle potential and I'm just here.. wanting to add it to my gigantic collection that barely fits much else. :D


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