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The Alola Starters - who will you choose?
http://66.media.tumblr.com/5644587e63c22b05ab209a933d48ef20/tumblr_ocutvsLXeu1v68t0mo1_500.gif http://67.media.tumblr.com/a3e3618db9aa3864c96e6f666d93bbc2/tumblr_ocutvsLXeu1v68t0mo2_500.gif (last thread on this topic died out) Like every region in Pokemon, the Alola region continues tradition of its own set of starter Pokemon to be given to new trainers in the region. Alola's resident starter trio is the Grass-type Rowlet (who also comes with a secondary Flying-type), the Fire-type Litten and the Water-type Popplio. So, who are you planning to choose for the games? Are you Team Rowlet, Team Litten, or Team Popplio? |
I'm Team Popplio all the way! I love that cute little sea lion, and I never understood why many people hated it ( Even though it gained much more love thanks to its possible final evo). I've always picked the water-type starter every generation, so I'm staying loyal to that pattern!
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Litten for my male protagonist, Popplio for my female. My male will end up getting the Magikarp I mentioned in my old thread as his main starter if available near the beginning of the game. The female may get his Litten toof after that, otherwise I may think of something else for her.
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Litten! I like it best. Since I'll probably get both versions, I'll take Rowlet on the second game. I think this is the first time I've preferred the grass starter over the water for a second choice. I usually never pick grass.
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Since day one when starters were announced, I was in love with Popplio. For me, the blue, white, cyan, pink color palette alongside its sparkly standing animation hinted that it would evolve into a beautiful pokemon. I am still awaiting information about day/night split evolutions, but I will make sure I get the one with the leaked concepts. It's by far my favorite starter and final evolution. Actually this is my favorite pokemon family! I mean, just look at them!!!
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I do plan to get both sun and moon eventually. As for the other version I will wait to see if there are split evolutions that are exclusive to certain versions. If not, I will definitely go for Rowlet for my second run through. I absolutely love the archer design. I would rank it in the top 5 of starter final evolutions. |
Still sticking with Litten.
... However, if his leaked evo really is Fire/Fighting, then I'm switching to Rowlet. Still holding out for Fire/Dark, tho. |
I'm more than likely going to pick Popplio to start my Alola journey with, mainly because I think that starter is super adorable (even though many others seem to hate the poor guy...)
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If I get this game, it will definitely be supercute Rowlet.
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Ever since the starters were revealed, I knew I wanted Litten as my starter, and this hasn't changed between then and now. I've never seen a Fire starter being this cool since Gen 4. Also, unlike most people here, I love its rumored final evolution, Panthster. I think it's a fierce and badass Pokemon, and it has potential to become my favourite Fire starter ever. (Currently, my favourite Fire starters are Charizard, Blaziken, and Infernape, and I can't choose between them. But if Panthster becomes real, then that may become my favourite over them.)
Also, for people who want Litten to stay quadrupedal, look at this: Spoiler:
P.S.: Hikamaru, why didn't you make a poll? |
Team Popplio! I cant wait to see its Evolutions!
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I'm definitely Team Litten, I love its design and I'm hopeful for its evolutions. Popplio is cool too but I like Litten's relaxed personality and I'll be choosing it as my starter when the games come out.
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I'll be going with Rowlet. I had pretty much decided back when they were first revealed, but if those chinese leaks are true then I'm more than happy with it's final evolution too.
Even before the starters had been revealed I was hoping I'd fall in love with the grass starter since the last and only time I chose the grass starter first was Chikorita in gen 2. |
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Maybe that should get resolved soon. |
I'm definitely choosing Rowlet, which is surprising, since I usually go for the water-type starter... Rowlet is just SO CUTE and I was so excited when I first saw him!
Popplio would be my second choice... I don't see why everyone keeps accusing him of being silly. To be honest, I'm not a big fan of Litten. There are already plenty of cat Pokemon (Meowth, Glameow, Skitty, Purrloin, and Espurr) and I really don't think we need another one. Although I suppose Litten is kind of cute--I just hope he doesn't have anthropomorphic evolutions. |
I'm going to pick Popplio, no matter what anyone says. Hope he becomes a Water Psychic type:-/
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I'm 100% team Litten! I have been from the start and I can't really see myself changing my decision at this stage. The only way is if GF trolled us by giving Litten a split evolutions with both of them being bipedal.
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I'm going to pick Rowlet it's so cute.
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So far, I'm Team Popplio. My decision isn't final yet since there haven't been any official leaks on those evolutions, but would definitely like to give Popplio some love.
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I haven't picked one yet, none of them appeal to me all that much. Depending on what the starter evos turn out to actually be, I may not even really use any of them. But we'll have to wait for that reveal.
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I'm choosing Popplio because it's adorable and I predict good things for it's evoline.
GameFreak don't make me look back on this post in regret |
Team Suffering Litten. Even if I have to stick an Everstone on it, I'm picking Litten. I love black cats.
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Also Rowlett is cute but its prospective evolution I'm not super super in love with... It's cool but it's just not for me (for the time being). |
When it comes to the first stages I love them all, but Rowlet and Litten are tied for favourites. I love Cats (even edgy ones), and I love Birbs, but my friend loves the Bird too so I'll get her pick it so she can send me a Rowlett egg, if the leaks are true, I still love the bird, and I like the Litten evo, but I LOVE the Popplio evolution and I honestly wanna use it. However if the rumors are true and we get Day/Night forms I might pick Litten if it's other form is cool enough.
TL;DR Picking Popplio if leaks are true, Litten if false. |
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If not (or if it is not any better) the middle evolution might be an alternative option. With eviolite it could still be a great in-game asset and maintain the appearance of a cute black cat. |
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If the middle evolution turns out to be nice I'll go for it. But in the past, all the middle evolutions of the Fire starters is when they start standing so I'm not getting my hopes up for that plan to work out either... |
I was Team Rowlet, then I saw how sad Popplio was and became Team Popplio, but now I honestly don't know. Might put the names in a randomizer and give that a go.
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I'm Team Litten if the leaks are true. I know Litten's final evo is hated by many, I find it to be awesome (as long as it isn't Fire/Fighting Type. Fire/Dark maybe?). I was Team Popplio before the leaks, but I just don't like its final form that much.
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Personally, I liked Popplio 'cos of its cuteness, and its "Bwark?" expression, lol! I hope it will turn out to be great 'mon in its evolutions :)
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As per series tradition, I'll be picking Popplio for my first Moon playthrough. For Sun, it's either Rowlet or Litten depending on how good their stats and move pools are.
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love at first sight for me, spent no time deciding once the starters where reveleated
long love of cats.... easily Litten my choice this time, it looks so adorable |
i was team litten but the leaks are worry me,
Moon- Litten if it's fake and become on 4 legs, if the leaks are ture i will pick popplio Sun-Rowlet |
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When are they gonna reveal the starter evos anyway? If I were them that's what I'd reveal next.
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Popplio regardless of what the evolutions look like. I don't have high hopes for Litten since all past fire starter evolutions stood on their back legs and it's not something I can see myself liking for a cat. Rowlet is adorable but my boyfriend might be picking him.. and I tend to lean towards the less popular ones. Popplio is cute. ☆
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I'm still Team Rowlet at the moment! Choosing not to believe the leaks until it's officially confirmed.
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a grass flying starter? so that means it has a stat score of 630ish and would be the strongest grass/flying type pokemon to date. Im in. If the seal didnt look so lame id probably pick that. The cat looks a little disapointing too. BIRDS!
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You know what? I can't decide between Rowlett and Popplio. So I'm picking Litten. Boom.
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Definitely gonna snag up Rowlet. It's so freaking cute! It was the one that caught my eye back when they were first introduced. My opinions haven't changed much though.
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Torn between Litten and Borb... Might go with Litten because I usually pick the fire starter.
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So is anyone's choice going to still be the same, or different now that we've seen the middle evolutions?
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As my signature says, I am going with Popplio. Course I have to choose it due to my tradition of always starting with the water type starter.
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Still Rowlett!! His evolution looks like a rebellious teenager emo with those bangs. XD
Litten's evo looks amazing. Plus he seems to have a stone of some kind (a hint to a philosopher's Stone perhaps?) Not very impressed with Popplio's evo tho. I like Popplio still. :3 You think they're going for the Robin Hood thing with Rowlett? :))) |
Always the grass type. But I don't regret it at all, I really like all the middle evolutions but hey.... Mine has bangs!!
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I have a strong feeling it will be the final stages that will make people really start to change their choices. Right now, Torracat is probably my favourite mid-stage evolution of any Pokemon. Just look how cute it isssss!
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I'm still team Litten, tbh. Rowlet's middle form is cute, though. I'm...not really a fan of Poppilo's first evolution, I'm sorry.
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I know the leaked final evo concept art is a certainty to be legit now, and you have to admit I was happy I picked Popplio from the get-go. Just gotta hope that siren is obtainable in Moon, assuming if version exclusive forms are a thing.
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I'm still Rowlettt, however after today, I'm liking Litten's. I will probably choose it when I play through Moon. They are all nice though.
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Litten is my dog. Er...metaphorically.
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Litten looks like it's gonna end up like Shinx design wise, which I don't mind at all, I just hope he gets good stats, a great ability, and much better move pool.
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I like all three ugh~ It's so hard to decide...
I'll probably end up with the Litten line tho - Especially if he becomes a 'Heel' wrestler. Fire/Dark type the dream~ XD |
Team Rowlet Of Course #Grass #Flying #Team Rowlet
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I always choose the fire-type starters because they are strong. They help me a lot in the games. Generation 5 is the only exception because I don't like its fire starter. I am going to pick the fire cat.
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Ugh, I seriously love all three. I might go with Litten first, then Rowlet in my other version :3
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I'm really impressed with all of the starters this time around. Litten and Rowlet are two of the best First Stage starters around, and I like Popplio as well. The second stage ones are really great as well, and the leaked final stage evolutions are also some of my favorite, if they are true I'll definitely pick Popplio, even though I like Rowlett's evolution better, my friend will be using him, so I'll stick with my majestic siren while listening to Nightwish.
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I am debating between Rowlet and Popplio. At first, I definitely wanted to start with Rowlet because avian starters are always my favorites (at least in their base forms); besides, I had been waiting for a region with a Grass bird available to new trainers!
Seeing the likely final evolutions made me want Rowlet more, yet I it also made Popplio seem more appealing. Plus, I also love Lurantis' design to the point of wanting to use it in my first Sun play through, and I don't want to stack Grass types if I can help it. |
Litten for the win! I love the name! #TeamLitten
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Popplio for sure. Probably for both Sun & Moon playthroughs. Definitely for Moon though.
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I am very torn between Rowlet and Popplio. I really like Rowlet mostly because of its dual typing and its owl appearance. I keep having this thought process that Rowlet might end up having access to the perfect Grass and Flying move pool, the move pool that Jumpluff has gotten so close to perfecting despite only missing one of the moves (Fly).
However... Popplio has my favorite type of all time, Water type. That and it has that apparent growth rate of growing from something that looks a little goofy into what will most likely be a majestic and beautiful water pokemon, which was made much more apparent when its second stage evolution was revealed. I'm still leaning more towards Rowlet, but I'm completely unsure, I might change my mind to choosing Popplio at the last possible second when starting the game like I have done a few times in the past. (I did this in OR, I kept telling myself I was going to choose Mudkip over and over again, and then right when I was confronted with the choice, I made a chaotic decision at the last second and chose Treeko instead, and I'm really glad I did.) |
Leaning towards Popplio for Sun and Litten for Moon. I might trade for a Rowlet to use one one of my teams but I don't plan to pick it as my starter. That Grass/Flying type is more trouble than it's probably worth.
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So now that the final evolutions leaked all those months ago are the real deal, has this affected your choice? |
I haven't changed my mind on choosing Litten as my starter. As I've said multiple times before, I love Litten's final evolution.
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I originally wanted to pick water, though I was considering changing my mind sooner or later.
Then the final evos happened. And after I saw the final evos, I knew FOR SURE I will pick water. |
At least Popplio last stage didn't disappoint unlike Fennekin. Braixen to Delphox was disappointing, at least Brionne to Stage 3 feels better.
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Probably gonna pick Popplio (since sea lions are awesome)
However if i end up changing my mind i will go for Litten since i also like cats. |
Rowlet because he's so cute ^^
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Litten was arguably the coolest of the three starters' designs, but is final evo is horrible and the other two are actually extremely cool. I was gonna go with Rowlet but I may go with Popplio.
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I think the starters of gen 7 blow every other set of final evolutions out of the water. Even though Poppmaid is my favorite starter and favorite pokemon of all time, the other starters are also exceptional. I mean, Mermaid Sealion and Archer Owl just seem too good to be true! Litten's final evolution looks AMAZING in the 3d model, plus I like his Lysandre-like hair and sinister demeanor.
Favorite Grass Starter 1. Serperior 2. Robbinroot 3. Meganium 4. Torterra 5. Venusaur 6. Sceptile 7. Chesnaught Favorite Fire Starter 1. Blazekin 2. Delphox 3. Luchalitten 4. Infernape 4. Charizard 6. Typhlosian 7. Emboar Favorite Water Starter 1. Poppmaid 2. Samurott 3. Greninja 4. Empoleon 5. Blastoise 6. Feraligtr 7. Swampert Overall Averaged Rank 1. Gen 7 2. Gen 5 3. Gen 6 3. Gen 4 5. Gen 3 5. Gen 1 7. Gen 2 |
rowlet is my first pick since the final stage is an archer and archery is my favourite sport/hobby that I do so yeah obviously need to pick it. second choice will be popplio because the last stage is very graceful and those sort of designs are always some of my favs.
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Favourite gens in terms of starters:
1: Gen 3 (I love all starter lines here) 2: Gen 1 (Also love all starter lines here, although Charizard is overrated and I rarely use Blastoise due to Kanto having so many better Water types) 3: Gen 4 (Love the Chimchar and Piplup lines, Turtwig line is alright) 4: Gen 7 (Love the Litten line, really like the Rowlet line, don't like Popplio and Brionne but Poppmaid is alright) 5: Gen 6 (Love the Froakie line, other lines are alright) 6: Gen 2 (Love the Totodile line, Cyndaquil line is overrated IMO and Chikorita line is pretty disappointing with its shallow movepool) 7: Gen 5 (All lines here are disappointing in a way, even though I do like the Snivy line) |
I've changed my mind... I'm gonna go with Popplio instead of Rowlet. After the datamine leak, there doesn't seem to be any other Water-types native to Alola that I really like. I could always go with my favorites like Golduck or Gastrodon, but after giving it some thought I would really like to use mostly Alola-native Pokémon on my team.
Subject to change because these games are looking so awesome that I can't make up my mind on anything at this point lol. |
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Well, we know who's my starter now. Primarina won me over the moment these final evolutions were first leaked around what has now been four months ago, and being two of my fave types just sealed the deal. On top of me calling the Water/Fairy typing in the first place! Interested to see how the poll results go now... |
Okay, yeah, seeing the details for the starter final forms has pretty much firmly solidified my decision for owl. I mean, that was almost a given anyway, but I'm back to not even considering Litten that much. Come here Rowlet. :D
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it most definitely has to be ma boi litten.
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I love all three designs and we're totally spoiled for choice, but Rowlet has been the guy for me since day one. I wanted Rowlet before we saw the evos and having seen them, there's just no competition. Dartrix is my favourite middle evo starter from any gen and Decidueye is only behind Typhlosion (my favourite of all 800+(?) pokémon we now have) in my terms of my favourite final evo for a starter.
It's the first generation for me were all three lines look great throughout all three stages. I look forward to using Litten & Popplio plus their evolutions after finishing the game. |
I'd like to see a new poll to see if people changed their minds after confirming the leaked concept art.
honestly, the 3d models do help Incineroar's design! I'm pleased will all options, but clearly Primarina is the definitive best pokemon of all time -- so there is no competition. Though, Decidueye is definitely in my top 5 final starter evolutions. |
The final form's grass/ghost typing sealed the deal for me! I'm definitely getting Rowlet as my starter :D
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When I first saw the Alola Starters, I decided to pick Litten, since it looked the best from the three in my opinion. Now that I've seen all three final evos, I can say with absolute certainty that I made the right choice. Decidueye and Primarina look amazing, but Incineroar is the one for me.
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I've changed my mind and decided to get Popplio instead. It has got to be my favorite Water-type Alola native. Like with all starters that I've had, I'm gonna soft-reset the game so I can get it as a female and then name it Selina, Seline... something like that.
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incinerator whatever he's called isn't as bad in-game as a 3D model. my pick is still popplio but boy oh boy does rowlet's final form look sick AND have a sick name that i cant remember
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Contrary to a lot of others here, I'm still not that fond of the starter designs. I initially said I was going with Popplio, and I think I'll still do that because I've always started with the water starter on my main game and I'm not one to break tradition, but I really don't care for mermaids. Hopefully it'll grow on it over time. I think it doesn't help that the nickname I always use for my starters is male, and Primarina definitely leans towards the feminine side of things. (Personally, I tend to prefer gender-neutral Pokemon designs, especially for starters, but at least some other people here are happy about it.) Still excited about getting to send over one of my many perfect Squirtle from one of my earlier breeding projects, as I like Blastoise much better, but I guess that will have to wait until post-game (and Bank updates) most likely.
The one I'm surprised I like so much is Rowlett's final form. I'm a big fan of the Grass/Ghost owl, enough to make me consider using it as my starter instead. That being said, as a water-first player, I think I'll still start with Popplio (whose first form I like) and trade in the other two starters at the start from my spare cartridge. Litten's final form is ok. I'm glad it isn't Fire/Fighting, but I still would prefer a quadruped. |
I changed my mind I was originally going to start with Litten as I love cats and fire types.But seeing Litten's final evolution which I think is fine I'm just disappointed that we got yet again another Bipedal fire starter(The typing is cool though). I think I'm now leaning heavily towards Popplio because Primarina looks pretty interesting and the ingame model is just gorgeous.
If not Popplio for certain it will be Rowlet because Decidueye looks pretty badass and am liking the typing. |
I still go for Litten, Terrocat looks pretty good and Incineroar looks good and it's also a Fire and Dark so it doesn't make a Fire and Fighting repeat. I think Dark works better than Fighting though. So we have a kitten that evolves into a cat and now a big cat now like cheetahs, tigers, jaguars, leopards, etc.
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I'm obviously going for Rowlet! I seriously thought they were going for Grass/Steel type if not Grass/Flying! I was astounded to find that it was Grass/Ghost! Which is even better than I expected at all. Never been a fan of the Ghost typing even if I do like most ghost-type pokemon designs (which have the best designs IMO, mostly hits and nearly no misses)!
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I've been on Team Popplio since day one, since the thing was so darn cute, but now with Rowlett getting a ghost-type evo, I'm having a hard time choosing between the two of them.
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It's a choice between Tigermask, Green Arrow, and the Little mermaid... I'm having a hard time choosing :D
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When I first saw the leaks, I didn't really like Decidueye or Incineroar at all, but I liked Primarina.
After the initial reveal, I like them much more. I still don't exactly like Incineroar, but I don't dislike it nearly as much, and after seeing it in game, I actually like Decidueye a lot more. Plus, I love Ghost-types. However, I generally get the Water starter, and was planning on getting Popplio from the beginning, and that hasn't changed. I don't exactly love it - this is the first time I'v e never fell in love with the design of at least one starter - but it's my favorite of the three, and there's nothing wrong with it. |
When I found out that the final-evo leaks were real, I knew I wasn't selecting Popplio. I'm not a fan of Primarina.
So, that left Rowlet or Litten. I always planned on using Alolan Marowak, and I really don't like having more than one Pokemon of the same type on my team, so that took Litten off the table. Plus, I wasn't really a fan of Incineroar's leaked art. So, I had my mind made up, I was team Rowlet. However, then the starters final-evos were officially released. I immediately loved Incineroar's style and attitude after seeing it in-game. Also, it was revealed that Decidueye's secondary type was Ghost. Meaning that regardless of who I choose between them, I'll have repeating types if I use Alolan Marowak. Now, I don't know who to pick. I thought about going with Popplio, even though it's final evolution is my least favorite. If I don't do that, then it's a toss up between Rowlet and Litten, which would mean I actually wouldn't use Alolan Marowak. I'm lost. |
I did say this is the second time all 3 starters appealed to me (The first being Johto's trio!) design wise.
I am Team Popplio, but I really like how smirk Incineroar is, and Decidueye looks so awesome too, especially when it pull it's hoodies hehe. Since it's easy to trade for Pokemon now I think I would be able to train all 3 of them anyway sooner or later! |
When I first saw the trailer I knew it had to be Litten as I'm a fan of cats! But after seeing the final evolution of the starter I'm leaning towards Rowlett. I really like the design of Decidueye!
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I'm really torn at the moment between Litten and Rowlet. I've always loved Rowlet but Litten was my favourite with its design and personality. I'm not a massive fan of any of the third evos, but I like Decidueye and Incineroar... I just don't love any of them. Though I think atm I'll go with Incineroar as I'd like to use a different Grass-type (Alola Exeggutor lol)
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