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Entermaid May 10th, 2016 2:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Hikamaru (Post 9235519)
I noticed Popplio is officially last, and I know what it's like when my fave starter was once the least popular... *thinks of Oshawott*

I know. I instantly loved both oshawott and popplio. Popplio is my favorite starter ever....it's too derpy cute to stand.

Solar Snivy May 10th, 2016 2:42 PM

Huh, they're actually in their pokedex order in the polls.
I originally didn't like Litten, but he's starting to grow on me. In fact, if he has much better evos then Rowlet, I might even chopse him for my starter.


Poplio... perhaps he'll grow on me, but for now, I think this is the first time I have disliked any of the starters.

Rowlet is the only one I like, but he looks more like a regional bird than a starter. He doesn't really seem planty enough. And I'm not sure I like his beak, but still... I'm pretty sure I'll be continuing my trend of choosing the grass-type.



All in all, a pretty solid trio.

Psychotichaos7 May 10th, 2016 4:19 PM

Definitely going Rowlet and he's getting some kind of Doctor Who related name because bowties are cool haha.

kevcrash May 10th, 2016 5:06 PM

I can't decide, they're all so cute ugh... I'm even considering the fire type starter slightly and I never pick the fire starter, like, ever. I've seen people say Poppilo looks dumb, but I think it looks silly (in a good way). Rowlet is so cute though... I've never been this torn over starters, I've always known right away which I would pick.

Also interestingly enough I've seen people berading the starters since there's been an owl, cat, and seel Pokemon, but there are different types of each species, sooo.....

Anyways, really looking forward to the games, but I am not able to vote yet.

Sothis May 10th, 2016 5:21 PM

Rowlett for me, Popplio is a pal tho.

Rhynn May 10th, 2016 5:39 PM

After having known about the starters for about half a day now... I'm leaning more and more towards Rowlett. Which will be named Pigwidgeon, if the amount of characters fits.
If it doesn't, it'll be Errol. Would have gone with Hedwig if it was snowy xD

Antlers2010 May 10th, 2016 5:59 PM

Well, Litten looks sooo sarcastic, he looks like he's judging the f**k out of you! So i'll for him :D I didn't really like any of them when I first watched the trailer...but after a couple of watches they grew on me :D

Itcheeee May 10th, 2016 6:07 PM

It'll take a while to grow on me, but I almost always choose the water starter in my first version which will be Moon this time. I'll probably get the hopefully-dark/fire kitty in Sun :)

Unknown# May 10th, 2016 6:10 PM

Guys guys, Rowlet is adorable. But I dare say that Popplio is more so, and is in fact the most adorable thing I have seen in a long, long time.

PeeJay May 10th, 2016 6:11 PM

Definitely Rowlet~ But it's mostly because I love birds.

Bay May 10th, 2016 6:17 PM

Popplio for me, most likely. I tend to favor the water starters and Popplio I think I'll like and its evolution. Rowlet is also, maybe if I decide on a second playthrough.

Snoopy May 10th, 2016 6:24 PM

I like all three of them unfortunately (Litten the least since I'm not a cat person, really) so I'm going to wait until their evolutions are revealed before I make my decision, but right now I'm going with Popplio.

Also someone correct me if I'm wrong, but Chespin was the most popular X and Y starter until Greninja was revealed, correct?

Sirius Black May 10th, 2016 6:28 PM

I'm definitely gonna keep up the traditional fire-type starter for first play through - I've done it since Gen 1, it's kind of just gonna keep happening, I really like the Grass-type Owl, but I can't break tradition for it! Plus Litten looks kind of cool, almost as cool as chimchar did when Gen 4 was coming out (Before people really knew what Infernape looked like)

Blayze May 10th, 2016 6:33 PM

I'm definitely going to pick Litten. I just love its design and colors, and I am a big fan of kitties.
I also like the way that the fur on its back stands up when it breaths fire.

Edruun May 10th, 2016 6:44 PM

Rowlet, duh. (: what I'm really torn between now are the legendary/version.

TheLegendaryGuy May 10th, 2016 6:47 PM

I usually don't pick grass types, but i think this game would be an acception. Its so cute and seems so strong. I don't like the look of fire or the water starter.

Zappo09 May 10th, 2016 6:50 PM

I'm going for Owl I mean Rowlet. PS Owls are cool.

Bellsprout May 10th, 2016 7:05 PM

honestly idk i like them all. the water one looks the most derpy to me but its still cute. i guess as of right now im between the grass and fire starter

εcho. May 10th, 2016 8:21 PM

I'm currently torn between Rowlet and Litten. Rowlet is super cute but I'm very much a cat person and fire types have always been my favourites, so unless the final evolution turns out terribly, I'll probably be choosing Litten.

Poké Bean May 10th, 2016 9:19 PM

They are all so cute! Can't wait to see what they evolve into!

But I'm choosing Rowlet for sure! I've always gone for the Grass Starter and Grass/Flying is very neat!

FireSnow May 10th, 2016 9:32 PM

As of now, I have to go with the grass birb, so darn cute and a nice typing to start off with! We'll see what happens once the full evolution lines are announced though.

OmegaRuby and AlphaSapphire May 10th, 2016 9:35 PM

I just hope that the first gym won't be ice...

Cerberus87 May 10th, 2016 9:55 PM

Every time you pick Rowlet or Popplio, God kills a Litten.

So Litten it is.

Hikamaru May 10th, 2016 9:59 PM

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Originally Posted by OmegaRuby and AlphaSapphire (Post 9236166)
I just hope that the first gym won't be ice...

That would be a huge disadvantage to Team Rowlet, considering it's the most popular right now, but it seems unlikely they'd use a powerful type like Ice this early in the game. It is interesting Rowlet is the first starter with a 4x weakness in the unevolved state.

Spinosaurus May 10th, 2016 10:04 PM

In classic Nintendo fashion I hope Popplio evolves into a circus viking sea lion with a metal as hell theme song.

That is the only way you could redeem this design for me. But my Globox dreams with Froakie were swiftly shattered, so I'm not holding my breath.

OmegaRuby and AlphaSapphire May 10th, 2016 10:06 PM

I bet Popplio will learn Acrobat, seeing how it moves.

Korbinia May 10th, 2016 10:22 PM

I'm choosing Litten, which will be my second fire-type ever!

Spinosaurus May 10th, 2016 11:07 PM

Interestingly enough Litten and Rowlet break the norm of starters of having their primary colour matching their type. (Cynadquil being the exception.)

Popplio still keeps the tradition by being blue, but while Rowlet and Litten have green and red features respectively, they're primarily brown/white and black. I've been wondering why they didn't really seem like actual starters to me, but I guess that's why.

Generally speaking they all seem really inspired by western cartoon designs. They're really out there compared to other starters, but that's what I like about them.

Hikamaru May 10th, 2016 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by OmegaRuby and AlphaSapphire (Post 9236210)
I bet Popplio will learn Acrobat, seeing how it moves.

I could also see it as its manner of being treated differently from the other sea lion Pokemon we've had. Dewgong and Walrein were mainly on the slow side, so to get a fast sea lion for once is a nice way to change it up, especially if it ends up with the same type combination.

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Originally Posted by Spinosaurus (Post 9236283)
Interestingly enough Litten and Rowlet break the norm of starters of having their primary colour matching their type. (Cynadquil being the exception.)

Popplio still keeps the tradition by being blue, but while Rowlet and Litten have green and red features respectively, they're primarily brown/white and black. I've been wondering why they didn't really seem like actual starters to me, but I guess that's why.

Generally speaking they all seem really inspired by western cartoon designs. They're really out there compared to other starters, but that's what I like about them.

I can see your point, they're really trying to break trends with this new batch of starters. Rowlet and Litten look like something you wouldn't easily pass off as starters due to their colour, and then also Pupplio with its design.

Resp May 11th, 2016 12:58 AM

#TEAMROWLET
No surprise he's winning the poll. I can't wait to see the evolutions.
I hope he gets a different typing as he evolves but that doesn't look possible.

Smiffy01 May 11th, 2016 1:49 AM

Rowlet most likely, he looks awesome :P

Aurora May 11th, 2016 2:34 AM

I'm probably going to choose Litten because I always pick the Fire-type starter. I'm also convinced that it will end up becoming a Fire / Dark Pokemon, which adds some cool factor (and competitive relevance).

I was made aware of a fan theory involving the marking on its head, though, which is apparently the alchemical symbol for sulphur. This means Litten's final form could be Fire / Poison or Fire / Rock, which would, frankly, be disgusting and enough to coerce me to pick the Water-type (Rowlet is awful in every way).

The Evil Mewtwo May 11th, 2016 2:44 AM

I pick Litten because of the design itself, 2nd place is Poppilo which is a bit cool, then last is Rowlet but I will wait for the release to read the final evoultion's stats.

Hikamaru May 11th, 2016 3:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Resp (Post 9236409)
#TEAMROWLET
No surprise he's winning the poll. I can't wait to see the evolutions.
I hope he gets a different typing as he evolves but that doesn't look possible.

There has been speculation that Rowlet's final stage could be based on a prehistoric flightless bird, going with the prehistoric trend that seems to happen with the basis of final evolution stages of most Grass starters. Even if Game Freak don't go down that path I'll still be intrigued as to how that will affect its fans who are waiting for evolutions before making their choice.

François May 11th, 2016 5:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Snoopy (Post 9235936)
Also someone correct me if I'm wrong, but Chespin was the most popular X and Y starter until Greninja was revealed, correct?

I think you're right, but it would probably be more accurate to say that Chespin was the most popular XY starter until Chesnaught was revealed. I always felt that people flocked to Greninja less because they liked it and more because they had to avoid using Chesnaught somehow.

Hikamaru May 11th, 2016 5:52 AM

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Originally Posted by François (Post 9236744)
I think you're right, but it would probably be more accurate to say that Chespin was the most popular XY starter until Chesnaught was revealed. I always felt that people flocked to Greninja less because they liked it and more because they had to avoid using Chesnaught somehow.

Actually if I remember, Fennekin was the most popular Kalos starter when the three were first revealed. Chespin was second most popular, and Froakie was least popular.

Chespin's fanbase actually went into decline when Quilladin was revealed, not Chesnaught. The other two's popularity switched upon the final stages being revealed, with Delphox causing the Fennekin decline, and Greninja being a very good Pokemon with an appealing design and a competitively powerful ability eventually led to Froakie becoming the most popular Kalos starter.

François May 11th, 2016 6:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Hikamaru (Post 9236755)
Actually if I remember, Fennekin was the most popular Kalos starter when the three were first revealed. Chespin was second most popular, and Froakie was least popular.

Chespin's fanbase actually went into decline when Quilladin was revealed, not Chesnaught. The other two's popularity switched upon the final stages being revealed, with Delphox causing the Fennekin decline, and Greninja being a very good Pokemon with an appealing design and a competitively powerful ability eventually led to Froakie becoming the most popular Kalos starter.

You're very possibly right! My memory for XY is a bit hazy because I remember both Chespin and Fennekin being very popular at first, then I remember when the first evolutions were revealed, nobody was really happy with any of them. I remember a lot of people deciding they'd wait to see the final evolutions to decide on their favourite starter, but there were definitely a lot of people put off by Quilladin (for good reason).

I wonder if it would be possible to find the initial XY starter poll? Could be super interesting to see.

Hikamaru May 11th, 2016 6:16 AM

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Originally Posted by François (Post 9236780)
I wonder if it would be possible to find the initial XY starter poll? Could be super interesting to see.

Here's the old thread you were looking for.

Fennekin was actually winning by a huge mile back then, but it was definitely upon reveal of the middle stages that most of the Chespin fans decided to switch to Froakie because they were pissed off by Quilladin, but loved Frogadier being cooler. Braixen didn't really change Fennekin that much, but it was when the final stages came that Fennekin really started declining and Froakie reigned supreme.

Also, the 7th Gen starters seem to be ranking in the same popularity order as Unova's starters when they were first revealed - Snivy was initially most popular (thanks to the Smugleaf meme), Tepig was second most popular while Oshawott was least popular. It was once the evolutions were revealed that Tepig immediately became least popular, and it was all to blame on the Fire/Fighting repeat, whereas Oshawott got the cooler evolutions and gained its fanbase a lot. In fact, Oshawott literally went the same direction Froakie did, going from least popular to most popular.

SummerWarSkye May 11th, 2016 6:23 AM

As always water for me he is going to be my cute puppy lion seal friend lol

François May 11th, 2016 6:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Hikamaru (Post 9236794)
Here's the old thread you were looking for.

Fennekin was actually winning by a huge mile back then, but it was definitely upon reveal of the middle stages that most of the Chespin fans decided to switch to Froakie because they were pissed off by Quilladin, but loved Frogadier being cooler. Braixen didn't really change Fennekin that much, but it was when the final stages came that Fennekin really started declining and Froakie reigned supreme.

Also, the 7th Gen starters seem to be ranking in the same popularity order as Unova's starters when they were first revealed - Snivy was initially most popular (thanks to the Smugleaf meme), Tepig was second most popular while Oshawott was least popular. It was once the evolutions were revealed that Tepig immediately became least popular, and it was all to blame on the Fire/Fighting repeat, whereas Oshawott got the cooler evolutions and gained its fanbase a lot. In fact, Oshawott literally went the same direction Froakie did, going from least popular to most popular.

Wow, I can't believe those results! Would not have believed things were so close between Froakie and Chespin at that point at all. Thanks for the history lesson.

starseed galaxy auticorn May 11th, 2016 6:42 AM

Litten. My heart goes out to the cute little kitty-cat whom I can't bare to resist. :P

illumine May 11th, 2016 6:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Aurora (Post 9236474)
I was made aware of a fan theory involving the marking on its head, though, which is apparently the alchemical symbol for sulphur. This means Litten's final form could be Fire / Poison or Fire / Rock, which would, frankly, be disgusting and

Fire/Poison involving their markings and so on could actually be really cool if done properly, and a bit dark and grunge-like. It would be a nice addition to the Poison line-up, which generally hasn't been used in that way. Fire/Rock is, as you say, possibly problematic, and might be a bit too straightforward, so it might be suboptimal.

§acred†Beo! May 11th, 2016 6:48 AM

Since the day I first played pokemon blue I have always chosen the water starter first. My twin brother always goes fire. I am going to hold of judgement on them until I see evolved forms, but right now Rowlet my change my usual route.

Blastin'Tyruntz May 11th, 2016 6:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Snoopy (Post 9235936)
I like all three of them unfortunately (Litten the least since I'm not a cat person, really) so I'm going to wait until their evolutions are revealed before I make my decision, but right now I'm going with Popplio.

Also someone correct me if I'm wrong, but Chespin was the most popular X and Y starter until Greninja was revealed, correct?

Yes, although I always preferred Froakie anyways. Fennekin I least liked, and Delphx didn't do much to help it either.
Greninja was just way too awesome not to like, and now we've got derpy clown seal.
So as I said before, Rowlet for me. Litten doesn't look too bad to be honest, but the design is kind of a Litleo/Houndour mashup, makes it seem a bit generic.

mikey May 11th, 2016 7:47 AM

Most likely Litten. The other two are boring and don't interest me. However, before I make my final decision I want to see what the evolutions look like first.

Loriania May 11th, 2016 8:37 AM

Litten, at least until I know what the other evolutions are like.

classiccartoonsftw May 11th, 2016 8:59 AM

My opinion on the starters:

Litten is my favourite of the bunch. It's so nice to have a fire cat, and it looks fierce too. I hope its evolutions won't be as disappointing as Pyroar.

Rowlet is cute and funny, and my second choice for the starters. If Solrock will be exclusive to Pokemon Sun, and gets a great Mega Evolution, I'll pick Rowlet as my starter in Pokemon Sun, and Litten in Pokemon Moon.

Popplio is my least favourite one. No offense to fans, but I think those ear things make it ugly. Let's hope it gets some better looking evolutions, just like Oshawott did.

Snoopy May 11th, 2016 1:50 PM

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Originally Posted by François (Post 9236744)
I think you're right, but it would probably be more accurate to say that Chespin was the most popular XY starter until Chesnaught was revealed. I always felt that people flocked to Greninja less because they liked it and more because they had to avoid using Chesnaught somehow.

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Originally Posted by Blastin'Tyruntz (Post 9236857)
Yes, although I always preferred Froakie anyways. Fennekin I least liked, and Delphx didn't do much to help it either.
Greninja was just way too awesome not to like, and now we've got derpy clown seal.
So as I said before, Rowlet for me. Litten doesn't look too bad to be honest, but the design is kind of a Litleo/Houndour mashup, makes it seem a bit generic.

Yep, figured. So this is the third gen in a row where the initial grass starter is more popular than the others, before we even know/knew what their evolutions looked like. I am most likely sticking with Popplio just to be unique anyways like I did with Froakie, so hopefully his evolutions don't disappoint.

t3mmie May 11th, 2016 2:20 PM

Litten is the best choice and anyone who disagrees is wrong!


Just kidding, Litten is my personal favorite just because he just looks so done with everything! LOL

Keeby7 May 11th, 2016 2:48 PM

Rowlet is clearly the best and superior mon, but Popplio is a good second for me. I like how he can summon bubbles and juggle pokemon in them. Litten is also cute, and I like that little detail where the fur on its back stands up and turns red when it does an attack.

I am a bit torn. Recently I made a similar poll and got similar results to the one in this thread. Scoured through multiple sources to keep it as diverse as possible.

My mind may change in general depending on how the starters evolve, though.

t3mmie May 11th, 2016 3:23 PM

I don't like how people choose starters based on what they evolve into on their first play through.. you shouldn't spoil yourself on that in the first place in my opinion. The first play through should be done blind, how else are you going to get a true opinion on the game?

MarinoKadame May 11th, 2016 3:56 PM

To be honest when I picked Fennekin I got disappointed by it's 2nd stage design since it wasn't revealed until you played the game. Both the 1st stage and Fennekin had a really nice design and then you end up with something else entirely with Delphox. Also the shiny version was kind of meh.

Hikamaru May 11th, 2016 4:08 PM

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Originally Posted by t3mmie (Post 9237751)
I don't like how people choose starters based on what they evolve into on their first play through.. you shouldn't spoil yourself on that in the first place in my opinion. The first play through should be done blind, how else are you going to get a true opinion on the game?

People usually like to see the final product, but then there's some who also like to go in blind and discover stuff themselves. This was why people didn't like how all the new OR/AS Megas being revealed before the games came out, because it ruined the "surprise".

Imperator161 May 11th, 2016 4:39 PM

I'll be picking up both versions, so I'll probably get to use a couple of starters, but my main one (probably on Moon) will be Popplio. I've used the water starter for my main playthrough of every generation, and I like tradition, so I assume I'll be sticking with that. I could analyze the starters to death and worry about which one to get, but ultimately, I know I'll settle on the water type anyway, so there isn't much of a point. And I can get the other starters later from trading regardless, so it's not a huge deal to me.

It's interesting that Popplio is so unpopular right now, though. I don't know if it's my favorite appearance-wise or not (it's definitely not my favorite water starter, and I'm a fan of Rowlet, too, but I like it reasonably well so far). I wonder how things will change when the evos come out (like how a lot of people liked Fennekin, but ditched it when Delphox came out). A couple of people commented that finding out about evos ruins the surprise, and that may be true for some people, but I've found that I don't like to be surprised by an evolution I don't like the look of (case-in-point: using Totodile for all of Gold because I decided that Croconaw and Feraligatr looked ugly when I saw them on a friend's game). Now, I've found if I spend some time to get used to an evolution that I'm unsure about, I'm more likely to like it (I like Feraligatr better now than I did nearly 16 years ago, for example), so I find early exposure to starters helps me, personally. But it's been so long since I've played a game unspoiled (since Gold, since I bought guides to read with every game at launch since, and now I enjoy reading about Pokemon on the internet a little too much, even if I don't need to do so to get through the game; I simply like doing it) that I don't remember what it's like to do so. I don't think the excitement would be quite the same as when I was younger, because, well, I'm older, and I know more. I'm also too much of a completionist and a planner (though I try not to come up with my whole team before I start playing a new generation), and I want to reset for good IVs at key moments, so I like to know when those moments are likely to appear in advance (and I like to know what stats to optimize). Yes, I know, in game IVs don't matter (except for legendaries, which you can't breed), but I still like to try to make my team at least somewhat decent for my playthrough.

So, Popplio for my main file on Moon. Perhaps Rowlet for my Sun file. Litten doesn't do it for me so far, but I'll see what the rest of its evolution line holds.

illumine May 11th, 2016 5:03 PM

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Originally Posted by t3mmie (Post 9237751)
I don't like how people choose starters based on what they evolve into on their first play through.. you shouldn't spoil yourself on that in the first place in my opinion. The first play through should be done blind, how else are you going to get a true opinion on the game?

Presumably people can evaluate something if they know what they like. They don't need further gimmicks to aid their ability to evaluate something, unless it's not good enough to survive scrutiny of what is in it, at any point.

Brendino May 12th, 2016 1:39 AM

This is the first time since the Gen 2 games where I've been this undecided on my starter. While my first instinct was to go with Rowlet, I realized that I've picked the Grass type starter in the last three games (W2, Y & AS) and 6 out of 9 times overall, so it might be time for a change. Next on my list is Litten, though I'm a bit annoyed that we're getting another Fire type cat so soon, especially as Litleo and Pyroar were some of my favorite Kalos Pokemon. And if the legendary lion ends up being a Fire type too, then I'll be even less likely to pick Litten. That leaves Popplio, who I'm not a big fan of right now (in comparison to the other two- I wouldn't mind it on its own). And with a presumably tropical region like Alola, I expect there to be plenty of other chances to add a Water type Pokemon to my party early on.

Guess I'm going to have to wait to see what their evolutions hold. I'm sure at least one of them will have a surprise up their sleeve that'll either pull me in or push me away, but I'll be anxiously waiting until then!

poop face May 12th, 2016 1:50 AM

Hmm, I really don't know yet to be honest.

I'm thinking Rowlet, but that's cause yeah, it's real cute, but I love it's dual-typing. It's the reason why Tropious is one of my favorite Pokemons.

I think Flying/Grass Pokemon are badass

jappo May 12th, 2016 2:07 AM

Hmmm
This is tough, As much as I like Rowlett, after seeing Popplio producing bubbles and juggling with them, I HAVE TO pick that little fellow. Too bad I dont have a 3DS, and will be on a world trip when this game comes out, so I will not play this game for a while after release. :(

Two_Cheese May 12th, 2016 4:26 AM

Litten for me. Because ...

The cat is on fire,
The cat is on fire,
He's walking on fire,
He's covered in FIYAH!!

Legendary_Trainer_Alexandre May 12th, 2016 6:12 PM

Which New Starter Are You Going To Pick
 
Rowlet, Litten, and Popplio; these are the brand new Starter Pokemon for Sun and Moon, Which one will you choose? I'll be choosing Litten...because it's adorable!! (I like cute things don't judge!)

Superfox May 12th, 2016 6:48 PM

I'm leaning towards Rowlet for my Sun version and Popplio for my Moon version. I like to choose the one that seems to be the least popular of the three cuz, I don't know, I like an underdog.

Flowerchild May 12th, 2016 6:52 PM

see avatar.

As much as I love Rowlet and Grass-types in general, how could I pass up a fire kitty? :3

destinedjagold May 12th, 2016 7:20 PM

At first I was leaning towards Rowlet. Then I was torn between Rowlet and Popplio.

Now? I'm leaning towards Popplio. :3

Here's to hoping that Litten's final stage evo remains quadruped and Popplio to have a cool final stage evo.

Sydian May 12th, 2016 7:25 PM

Merged this with the starter thread that already existed. Remember to make sure that a topic doesn't already have a thread when you're posting, guys!

Also, I am waiting til the final stages are revealed before I choose. I remember liking all the first form starters in gen V a lot and...the final stages were very underwhelming for me. So much that I almost always ditch my starter in those games.

Hikamaru May 12th, 2016 7:27 PM

As if my avatar and signature aren't already a sign, I am going to pick Popplio! It's because most recent generations saw me side with the initially unpopular Water-type starter (Oshawott says hi) and I know how awesome they became upon the final evolutions being revealed, so Popplio could become something awesome too.

Venitardus May 12th, 2016 7:54 PM

Rowlet! All the way!




Then again I'm getting both versions so Rowlet on Sun and Litten for moon

RickGrimes May 12th, 2016 8:30 PM

Litten because cats.

sarahmonsterr May 12th, 2016 8:45 PM

Litten

PageEmp May 12th, 2016 9:10 PM

Well, I'd say as of now, the sea lion thing, since water usually tends to be my first choice for a starter as most of the water starter's final forms look cooler than the other 2 to me. Though I do quite like all 3 of them so far, but I like the water guy the most among the 3.

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Originally Posted by Witari S.N.C. PageEmperor (Post 9169814)
I doubt that the Fire starter's theme will break since we have only done like 6 out of all 12. That being said, if we decide that the region is based off asia or something, I'm expecting a small cute cat who evolves into a big menacing tigre for this one.

The Water starter's theme tends to be water creatures who can still exist outside of water. So I'm hoping for a platypus here. An elephant could be decent too.

For the Grass starter I'm sure they broke it's trend so it can be anything. I'm half expecting some stick insect or something bug-like.

Back when we were speculatin the starters I said this... and I managed to get at least one correct. this is good...?

countryemo May 12th, 2016 9:20 PM

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Originally Posted by colours (Post 9239997)
Hey guys! Something I wanted to ask everyone in this thread: Do you guys have a tradition of picking certain starters over others?

I don't think I do, but it seems I usually pick Grass / Water starters, Cyn/Chimchar I've made exceptions for. I usually pick what I like best. So this time around, so far I'm leaning towards Popplio.

Elekizer May 12th, 2016 10:23 PM

Surprised to see a grass type leading the poll 'cause it's usually the fire type. :D

Elekizer May 12th, 2016 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by colours (Post 9239997)
Hey guys! Something I wanted to ask everyone in this thread: Do you guys have a tradition of picking certain starters over others? Like for myself, I've always picked the Grass-type starters ever since Gen II or so, and that's more or less because I've always been fond of the Grass-type. But I'm thinking, since I'm getting both versions, I might start with Rowlet in one version and then another starter Pokemon in the other, just to break that tradition and see how it feels. I'd probably go Litten to see what starting with a Fire-type would be like.

My main playthrough is still going to be with Rowlet, but it's very tempting to see what a play through with Litten would be like.

I always pick the grass types too I don't know why. It's actually ironic how I love the colors blue and red; and green never really appealed to me but I still choose grass types. {XD}

Firox May 13th, 2016 4:10 AM

My mind was made up as soon as I saw it for the first time. Kind of 'love at first sight'
the cuteness movements it made in the introduction, the cute design, and reminding me of my own pets at home. I know I'll choose it right away.

That starter is Litten.
made very similar movements to my own cats at home.
I also love cats in real life so my decision was easy.

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Originally Posted by colours (Post 9239997)
Hey guys! Something I wanted to ask everyone in this thread: Do you guys have a tradition of picking certain starters over others?
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Not me, I just go with which ever starter I find cute or I really love.

Spinosaurus May 13th, 2016 4:17 AM

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Originally Posted by colours (Post 9239997)
Hey guys! Something I wanted to ask everyone in this thread: Do you guys have a tradition of picking certain starters over others? Like for myself, I've always picked the Grass-type starters ever since Gen II or so, and that's more or less because I've always been fond of the Grass-type. But I'm thinking, since I'm getting both versions, I might start with Rowlet in one version and then another starter Pokemon in the other, just to break that tradition and see how it feels. I'd probably go Litten to see what starting with a Fire-type would be like.

My main playthrough is still going to be with Rowlet, but it's very tempting to see what a play through with Litten would be like.

I always picked starters based on their design, though my personal tastes typically lean towards water types. (Squirtle/Bulbasaur -> Totodile -> Mudkip -> Turtwig -> Tepig -> Froakie) Water types in general tend to be some of my favourites, even the generic fish ones, so eh.

I'm siding with grass types for now though. I thought Popplio would end up being the first water starter I'd dislike but the fella is growing on me and I'm picking it for my 2nd playthrough whenever that is.

Xertified May 13th, 2016 4:29 AM

rip popplio. 2016-2016

you will never be missed.

Sopheria May 13th, 2016 4:34 AM

I'm getting Litten, for sure! I squeed so much when I saw it. I love cats, and the fire starter tends to be my favorite of a generation's starters more often than not, so you bet I'm going with the kitten fire starter :D

Sabrewulf238 May 13th, 2016 6:28 AM

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Originally Posted by colours (Post 9239997)
Hey guys! Something I wanted to ask everyone in this thread: Do you guys have a tradition of picking certain starters over others?

Nope. I just pick the one I like the most.

Which for me has been: Squirtle (Water), Chikorita (Grass), Torchic (Fire), Piplup (Water), Oshawott (Water), Fennekin (Fire) and presumably Rowlet (Grass)

I don't really understand the loyalty people have to a certain starter type. What if you just don't like them? Just use them anyway "just because"? ~_~

Hikamaru May 13th, 2016 6:59 AM

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Originally Posted by colours (Post 9239997)
Hey guys! Something I wanted to ask everyone in this thread: Do you guys have a tradition of picking certain starters over others?

I usually have a tradition of picking the Water-type, since it's my fave type and blue is my fave colour. I did take a break from Water once and that was in 4th Gen, when I picked Chimchar for D/P/Pt and Cyndaquil for HG/SS.

jappo May 13th, 2016 7:22 AM

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Originally Posted by colours (Post 9239997)
Hey guys! Something I wanted to ask everyone in this thread: Do you guys have a tradition of picking certain starters over others?

Most of the Time water Starters
Gen1: Squirtlehttp://vignette1.wikia.nocookie.net/pokemon/images/a/a3/Squirtle_BW.gif/revision/latest?cb=20120627233623

Gen2: Chikoritahttp://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/e/ea/Spr_3e_152.png

Gen3: Mudkiphttp://img.pokemondb.net/sprites/black-white/anim/normal/mudkip.gif

Gen4: Piplup http://vignette2.wikia.nocookie.net/pokemon/images/0/09/Piplup_BW.gif/revision/latest?cb=20120628011622

Gen5: Snivyhttp://vignette3.wikia.nocookie.net/pokemon/images/d/dc/Snivy_B2W2.gif/revision/latest?cb=20130304145508
Gen6: Froakie http://orig12.deviantart.net/a68d/f/2014/233/8/3/froakie_animated_by_n_kin-d7w1x2k.gif
(in a romhack, not main game)

Gen7: Popplio http://orig07.deviantart.net/2a23/f/2016/132/9/d/7th_gen_popplio_pixel_by_cpt_mini-da294os.gif

Most of the time I choose the fire starter in my second playthrought, or when playing a challenge, because I always feel like fire type pokémon are hardest to get early in game (grass: first forest, water: old rod). But Water type is my favourite of the three!

Gandhi Savage May 13th, 2016 11:05 AM

I was so set on Litten when I first seen the trailer, I just thought it looked so cute and like it had so much potential. That being said Popplio is growing on me more and more as time goes on! I always pick the Water starter as tradition too (other than Cyndaquil). I think I'll stick with that method of choosing but I'm open to change once I see the evolutions!


shellysunfish May 13th, 2016 7:07 PM

#Team Litten here!
I have been waiting for a cat fire stater for years.


GymLeaderLayke May 13th, 2016 7:10 PM

As much as I love Water Types.....Im starting with Rowlet :3c I just love it so much and I love Hoothoot cause I look forward to its evolutions line and shiny forms {XD}

shellysunfish May 13th, 2016 7:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by colours (Post 9239997)
Hey guys! Something I wanted to ask everyone in this thread: Do you guys have a tradition of picking certain starters over others? Like for myself, I've always picked the Grass-type starters ever since Gen II or so, and that's more or less because I've always been fond of the Grass-type. But I'm thinking, since I'm getting both versions, I might start with Rowlet in one version and then another starter Pokemon in the other, just to break that tradition and see how it feels. I'd probably go Litten to see what starting with a Fire-type would be like.

My main playthrough is still going to be with Rowlet, but it's very tempting to see what a play through with Litten would be like.

My tradition since Red/Blue was been to pick the fire stater in my first play through.

BasedGodsAngel May 13th, 2016 9:12 PM

Team Litten (until the evolutions are revealed at least).

Zap224 May 13th, 2016 9:14 PM

I really like the designs of all 3, but I can't choose yet! Am I the only one that waits until their evolutions are leaked before picking? Lol

Hikamaru May 13th, 2016 9:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Zap224 (Post 9241702)
Am I the only one that waits until their evolutions are leaked before picking? Lol

No, there are tons of others who want to wait for evolutions as well.

Gegalix May 13th, 2016 9:36 PM

Litten for me. I feel like Litten's evolutions will look awesome.

JolteonUsedOutrage May 13th, 2016 10:45 PM

I dont know if its the design or something else but ive never picked a grass type instead of sniivy in any games. Charmander-Totodile-Torchic-Chimchar-Snivy-Froakie. And i dont intend to this time either. Ill probably pick litten even though its a very used idea and we pretty much already know about it. I hope its going to be a fire/dark tiger with black spikes and better stats than houndoum. Other than that, popplio is the offspring of Dewgong and Samurott and I just dont really like Rowlet even though its unique design.

Bryn9 May 14th, 2016 3:49 AM

Litten for sure, I mean, come on.. It's a fire kitten, whats not to like? Personally I'm hoping for it to evolve into a Tiger cause I reall bloody love Tigers hehe

Hikamaru May 14th, 2016 3:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Bryn9 (Post 9242002)
Litten for sure, I mean, come on.. It's a fire kitten, whats not to like? Personally I'm hoping for it to evolve into a Tiger cause I reall bloody love Tigers hehe

Fire starters tend to follow the pattern for being based on animals in the Chinese Zodiac, so it wouldn't be surprising if it became more like a tiger. Also, we never had a proper tiger Pokemon yet so it looks like the perfect opportunity.

mokonasakura May 14th, 2016 8:11 AM

If I even buy the game I will chose poppleo from the looks of things. I hate all the starters but of the three this one looks the best to me at least. The other new pokemon will really have to be the one that sells the game for me, if they are not interesting I wont be buying.

d May 14th, 2016 1:25 PM

From what I've seen already? Probably Litten, but I could go Popplio as well. It mostly depends on what their evolutions will look like.

Ho-Oh May 14th, 2016 5:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Bryn9 (Post 9242002)
Litten for sure, I mean, come on.. It's a fire kitten, whats not to like? Personally I'm hoping for it to evolve into a Tiger cause I reall bloody love Tigers hehe

Fire dogs are waaaay better than fire kittens.
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Originally Posted by Zap224 (Post 9241702)
I really like the designs of all 3, but I can't choose yet! Am I the only one that waits until their evolutions are leaked before picking? Lol

It's odd when you think about it... we judge the starters so harshly but we don't end up using them much in-game. Do we really care that much about promotional material?

Drake22ice May 14th, 2016 7:49 PM

What if there was a side story that needs you with your starter evo and your friend and rivals other two starter evos in order to enter past a historic landmark to get to a legendary or legendary trio for all three of you to each try and get.

Ashs Pika Pal May 14th, 2016 7:56 PM

I really like Litten! I still want to wait to decide for the final evolution forms though. If the final evolution is as cool as Litten though than it is a sure pick for me.

Hyzenthlay May 14th, 2016 10:24 PM

You can probably tell from my theme that I love all three! I just don't know for sure which one I'll be picking because I'm so in love with them! ♥ Which, truthfully, is unusual for me when it comes to starters.

Rolwet is probably the cutest thing I've seen since EVER (plus I adore owls!), Litten is a grumpy hairball-blasting fire kitty (cat lover over here) and Popplio, while a little derpy, is really cute and... and I love seals as well! xD

I'll just have to wait for their evolutions to be announced before I can set my mind on one! I see Rowlet as having the most potential, but Popplio might surprise everyone in the end and win their hearts after all! Please don't be so hard on the little guy.



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Originally Posted by Forever (Post 9242847)
Fire dogs are waaaay better than fire kittens.

But we have an abundance of fire dogs as it is (well, if you include foxes) and Litten is adorable in the way that its fur bristles upon attacking! Plus, it's expression is precious. <3 I have really high hopes for him. Then again I'm very much biased, being a maniacal cat lover. xD;

Life May 14th, 2016 10:32 PM

I'd probably have to look at the final evolution's before choosing but I usually end up choosing the water starters first since I love water Pokemon. Although, I really like Litten's design - ahhh I don't know, it's too hard! :(

gimmepie May 14th, 2016 10:50 PM

I'm leaning towards Rowlet, but I really like all three so it will be their final evolutions that are the determining factor for me.

illumine May 15th, 2016 1:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Ashs Pika Pal (Post 9242972)
I really like Litten! I still want to wait to decide for the final evolution forms though. If the final evolution is as cool as Litten though than it is a sure pick for me.

A Litten playthrough presumably turns into Mean Girls half-way through, with Popplio as the enemy. It will hence in all likelihood turn into a concentrated weapon for the destruction of plastic otters. That said, they might still go in some strange directions with this, so you could wait on this.

Qiaozhina May 15th, 2016 2:15 AM

I usually always pick the fire starters because they look cool and can hold up well right to the end of the game. I also have a tendency to not have any grass types long-term in my teams but I totally want Rowlet!


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