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Hikamaru September 17th, 2016 3:04 PM

The Alola Starters - who will you choose?
 
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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?

kingdenas September 17th, 2016 3:17 PM

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!

Mikazuki September 17th, 2016 3:25 PM

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.

esperance September 17th, 2016 3:29 PM

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.

Entermaid September 17th, 2016 6:33 PM

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!!!


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.

clbgolden September 17th, 2016 6:39 PM

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.

Guest123_x1 September 17th, 2016 6:55 PM

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...)

stormivy September 17th, 2016 10:03 PM

If I get this game, it will definitely be supercute Rowlet.

classiccartoonsftw September 18th, 2016 1:44 AM

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:


P.S.: Hikamaru, why didn't you make a poll?

feniter91 September 18th, 2016 2:22 AM

Team Popplio! I cant wait to see its Evolutions!

Lunar September 18th, 2016 3:45 AM

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.

Sabrewulf238 September 18th, 2016 4:20 AM

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.

Hikamaru September 18th, 2016 5:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by classiccartoonsftw (Post 9414581)
P.S.: Hikamaru, why didn't you make a poll?

I accidentally forgot hahahahaha

Maybe that should get resolved soon.

Ky0greK1ng September 18th, 2016 6:48 AM

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.

XxMarilynxX September 18th, 2016 7:13 AM

I'm going to pick Popplio, no matter what anyone says. Hope he becomes a Water Psychic type:-/

blue September 18th, 2016 7:25 AM

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.

Kikaito plush September 18th, 2016 8:29 AM

I'm going to pick Rowlet it's so cute.

kingdenas September 18th, 2016 8:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Entermaid (Post 9414210)
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!!!

Yes, he looks kinda clumsy, but I feel like he tries hard to become better and stronger. It's like the ugly duckling story, it's born "ugly" and clumsy (I think Popplio looks super cute, I don't know why people hated him), but in the end, it turns out to be a beautiful and powerful Pokémon. I love that picture btw, it's absolutely ADORABLE. GOD I can't wait to get my hands on Popplio >.<

Quote:

Originally Posted by XxMarilynxX (Post 9414805)
I'm going to pick Popplio, no matter what anyone says. Hope he becomes a Water Psychic type:-/

I feel like it will become a Water/Fairy type, at least according to the starter's final evo leak! But there might me split evolutions, so there's still that possibility!

Reunilu September 18th, 2016 8:52 AM

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.

Nah September 18th, 2016 11:26 AM

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.

Altaria September 18th, 2016 11:40 AM

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

Rivvon September 18th, 2016 1:14 PM

Team Suffering Litten. Even if I have to stick an Everstone on it, I'm picking Litten. I love black cats.

Rivvon September 18th, 2016 1:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by colours (Post 9415302)
you could always join the Owl side if things go south you know

But that's not in accordance with the prophecy!

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).

MegaKuriboh September 18th, 2016 5:14 PM

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.

Entermaid September 18th, 2016 5:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rivvon (Post 9415299)
Team Suffering Litten. Even if I have to stick an Everstone on it, I'm picking Litten. I love black cats.

There is still a chance for split formes. Which I would love, even though final evolution for popplio and rowlet are perfection, I'd love to see Litten fans have an alternative option. I actually do not mind the Litten final evolution in the concept art -- but I definitely do not love it!

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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