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Mr. Meme October 15th, 2016 7:21 AM

I don't get the Popplio hype.
 
Seriously, why do so many people like this thing?

They say it's cute, but I think it looks ugly, unnatural and absurd (How can you take this guy seriously with a nose like that?) It's evolution doesn't help it at all. It just looks like a more feminine version of Popplio. I can't even remember it's name!

Meanwhile, Litten, my starter of choice, actually looks cute, has a nice, fluent design, and it's evolution, Torracat, is (in my opinion) the best designed second-stage starter.

Any Popplio lovers mind clearing things up for me? Because I just can't see why Popplio has a bigger following than the two other, better designed starters.

Mister Coffee October 15th, 2016 7:25 AM

Well how about this. I think Litten has the worst design and Popplio has the best design. How does that make you feel?
Different strokes for different folks.

Cay October 15th, 2016 7:28 AM

ever heard of opinions?

janejane6178 October 15th, 2016 7:28 AM

When the starters were first revealed I really disliked Popplio. But I must say that it grew on me over time and I most admit it's of my fav starters now, especially after Ive seen its evolution <3

Rengoku October 15th, 2016 8:45 AM

Yes because everyone like the same thing in the world as you.
Because your opinion is the fact and everyone else can't have their opinions.

And I love Popplio. Thanks.

K.

clbgolden October 15th, 2016 8:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Meme (Post 9450499)
Any Popplio lovers mind clearing things up for me? Because I just can't see why Popplio has a bigger following than the two other, better designed starters.

Popplio? The most popular Alolan starter?

http://cdn.niketalk.com/1/1c/350x700px-LL-1c38e9e2_jordan-laugh-o.gif

Legit, when Popplio was first revealed it by far got the most hate for being "ugly". Even Brionne is getting hate as well.

Also, reminder that people having different opinions is a thing. What you might find "ugly" other people find cute (including myself, and this is coming from a Litten fan).

Ducolamia October 15th, 2016 9:38 AM

Are you kidding me?...

Everyone I talk to either doesn't care for Popplio or just doesn't like the look of it. And don't get me started on Brionne, I have heard so many compliments about it's design being "too girly". It's ridiculous really.

Honestly, it's a matter of opinion really. We all have our preferences. For example, I despise the look of Chesnaught with a passion. I think it looks terrible and that it's head is too small for it's body, but I know it has a special place in my brother's heart, like many other people. So really, I can only rag on the thing so much. We all come from different backgrounds, so we all are bound to like certain things( as well as dislike certain things in general). Just because you don't like it doesn't mean other people can't.

Sopheria October 15th, 2016 9:47 AM

I'm going to also go ahead and say that I don't really see that much "hype". Opinions seem to be split pretty evenly all three ways. It definitely isn't the most popular, and if it is then it can't be by that much. "More popular than I think it deserves to be" does not equal "most popular". Personally, I'm pretty neutral about Popplio itself, but Brionne is absolutely adorable. It just looks so happy and cheerful :) So I'll most likely be choosing Popplio as my starter, unless one of the third-stage starters shifts my opinion.

kingdenas October 15th, 2016 10:09 AM

Popplio being the most hyped starter? In what reality? :c

Hikamaru October 15th, 2016 10:15 AM

I don't understand this.

Popplio is my fave of the three starters, and has been from the get-go, and Brionne only added to my love of it, along with that leaked final evolution. I get not everyone likes the feminine direction it's taking, but then again that was what the Fennekin line copped last generation. Like the others said, opinions are opinions.

Ducolamia October 15th, 2016 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by kingdenas (Post 9450686)
Popplio being the most hyped starter? In what reality? :c

Exactly what I said, like...in what life can I magically transport to so people see Popplio's potential because it's certainly not this one.

RetroPokeman October 15th, 2016 12:57 PM

It's not my cup of tea, but it doesn't bother me if other folks like it. With over 700 to choose from, everyone can find something to like.

dudealmighty October 15th, 2016 1:22 PM

I like Litten the most, however I think this is the first time that all three starters have been good in generations.

That being said, Popplio is cute and silly. Performer circus seal is a really fun concept! I like that it evolves really feminine because why the hell not. I mean you can call the clown nose unnatural but this is far from the first time Pokemon have been "unnatural".

Tbh Rowlet has the biggest following of them all.

Entermaid October 15th, 2016 2:40 PM

So, Popplio is not the most popular starter as far as which starter people are choosing. However, people who do like the popplio family, LOVE the popplio family more than I'd say people who are going for Litten and Rowlet.

This is my indisputable reason for loving Popplio:


The popplio line is not only my favorite starter line, it is my favorite pokemon line ever. Litten and Rowlet fans do not seem on the whole to be quite as enthusiastic. Though, I have a special place in my heart for the Rowlet line.

Bobbylicious October 15th, 2016 9:08 PM

Popplio was the best designed starter of the three until they revealed their evolutions

Pepperton October 15th, 2016 9:15 PM

popplio is really cute there isnt much else to it, pal

tenchi October 16th, 2016 11:12 AM

its an ugly ass pokemon, but if it has dry skin or water absorb im all over that poke.

janejane6178 October 16th, 2016 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Entermaid (Post 9451015)
So, Popplio is not the most popular starter as far as which starter people are choosing. However, people who do like the popplio family, LOVE the popplio family more than I'd say people who are going for Litten and Rowlet.

This is my indisputable reason for loving Popplio:


The popplio line is not only my favorite starter line, it is my favorite pokemon line ever. Litten and Rowlet fans do not seem on the whole to be quite as enthusiastic. Though, I have a special place in my heart for the Rowlet line.

This picture is beautiful. I agree with EVERY word. Popplio line is among my fav ones (Considering that Poppmaid is indeed real)

Iceshadow3317 October 16th, 2016 11:50 AM

It is called an opinion. If you don't understand that, then don't try to understand the world because your will fail.

If you honestly believe people have to like the same stuff you like, then you need to move on. If you honestly think it is one of the worst designs, you are extremely wrong, but then again, that is your opinion.

Litten is still the worse to me. It just looked terrible compared to the other two, it wasn't until Torrocat was reveled like I started liking it more.

Pinkie-Dawn October 16th, 2016 11:55 AM

Popplio hype? What Popplio hype? When the starters were first revealed, it was the least-liked starter (and still is today when Brionne was dead last in a poll from Pokémon's twitter account).

clbgolden October 16th, 2016 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Entermaid (Post 9451015)
So, Popplio is not the most popular starter as far as which starter people are choosing. However, people who do like the popplio family, LOVE the popplio family more than I'd say people who are going for Litten and Rowlet.

This is my indisputable reason for loving Popplio:


The popplio line is not only my favorite starter line, it is my favorite pokemon line ever. Litten and Rowlet fans do not seem on the whole to be quite as enthusiastic. Though, I have a special place in my heart for the Rowlet line.

Eh... I'm not sure I would say Popplio fans are the most enthusiastic about their line compared to Litten and Rowlet fans. Really, I think all three sides are enthusiastic about their favorite starter.

(That pic you posted is adorable, BTW.)

AmetsuCAT October 16th, 2016 1:11 PM

Poppilo itself was a good Pokémon, before its evolution was released I never understood the hate it got. But as soon as Brionne was revealed, I wasn't really pleased with its design, compared to the other two at least. Don't get me wrong, the Pokémon is far from ugly, in fact I find it very beautiful and quite cute. But that is probably the reason I dislike it. Personally I've never really liked Pokémon that looked overly feminine or masculine e.g Gardevior is a pretty good Pokémon overall but I've never found it aesthetically pleasing. If the Pokémon looked more androgynous I would have probably liked it better. It's a shame really, since the water starters were always my favourite. But who knows, it might be good competitively and people might learn to overlook it's appearance.

Frozocrone October 16th, 2016 1:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mister Coffee (Post 9450503)
Well how about this. I think Litten has the worst design and Popplio has the best design. How does that make you feel?
Different strokes for different folks.

How dare you besmirch Litten.

It's just opinions at the end of the day OP. Some people like Litten the most, some like Rowlet the most, some like Popplio the most.

TrendyHipsta October 16th, 2016 2:50 PM

What's to dislike? It's a playful seal that does dazzling bubble slapping tricks to fight back? That's awesome! Typical fun package.

Although, I love my static baby owl more because.. Rowlet is cute, and when it stop giving you the death stare Rowlet actual reactions are just the most adorable thing ever! <3

Desert Stream~ October 16th, 2016 3:17 PM

Yeah, popplio isn't that popular. I think it's just that people who like popplio the most show it more?
But everyone is entitled to their opinion, I don't see how litten is that cute.

w1f1pa55w0rd October 16th, 2016 5:10 PM

popplio isn't necessarily "ugly", but man should i say- brionne and the final evolution are some of the wierdest and ugliest pokemon. imagine a male brionee, or whatever the final evolution is called- that would be stupid. but this is just my opinion, so dont get pissed off.

i agree with cutiefly. litten looks ugly. its evo looks almost as ugly. its final looks beast.

Mawa October 16th, 2016 7:21 PM

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Originally Posted by w1f1pa55w0rd (Post 9452609)
imagine a male brionee, or whatever the final evolution is called-

We have male Gardevoir, female Machamp, male Ninetails, male Milotic, male Gothitelle, male Sylveon...
Pokemon's gender doesn't matter except for breeding and a strategic game with attract.


My first thought about Poplio was soo bad haha it was the worst starter ever for me! But now, it isn't that bad at all :3 I like its evolution too. They are cute and I am so glad Brionne isn't a clown!

Mr. Meme October 16th, 2016 7:33 PM

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Originally Posted by AmetsuCAT (Post 9452416)
Poppilo itself was a good Pokémon, before its evolution was released I never understood the hate it got. But as soon as Brionne was revealed, I wasn't really pleased with its design, compared to the other two at least. Don't get me wrong, the Pokémon is far from ugly, in fact I find it very beautiful and quite cute. But that is probably the reason I dislike it. Personally I've never really liked Pokémon that looked overly feminine or masculine e.g Gardevior is a pretty good Pokémon overall but I've never found it aesthetically pleasing. If the Pokémon looked more androgynous I would have probably liked it better. It's a shame really, since the water starters were always my favourite. But who knows, it might be good competitively and people might learn to overlook it's appearance.

I hope to Arceus it doesn't get used constantly in competitive play. We already have way too many stupid-looking Pokemon that are sadly being used all the time (Ex. Ferrothorn, Forretress, Rotom-W, and the one and only Landorus-Therian).

Mikewind October 16th, 2016 8:15 PM

When the starters were first revealed Litten was my favorite and I had a great dislike for Popplio because it was based on a clown (I don't like clowns probably due to watching IT as a very young child). Though that changed when those concept art leaked and I saw Litten's final evo and instantly hated it. I liked Popplio's final evo cause it didn't look like a clown and I'm starting to warm up to Popplio now.

PageEmp October 16th, 2016 11:24 PM

I find it hilarious how at first there was a thread complaining about Popplio being too hated, but now there is a thread complaining about Popplio being too liked. How times change.

Despite Popplio being my fav of the 3 new starters, I wasn't as offended by the OP as everyone else, as after all, he has an opinion too. As for Litten, its probably my least fav of the 3 but I still like it nevertheless, tbh. I'm not that big on it's evo, as to me, it looks like simply a bigger version of it, but I do like it's bell. I wasn't expecting the starter middle evos as a whole to look particularly amazing anyway, all I care about are their final evos.

w1f1pa55w0rd October 17th, 2016 4:37 AM

i used to LOVE rowlet, but after i saw the final evolution leak, my heart dropped. it had a pretty average design. after dartrix, my feelings are mixed up. though litten is sheer ugly, it's final evoultion is awesome. now i dont no which one to pick.

Mr. Meme October 17th, 2016 4:46 AM

One thing I can't help but notice is that people are talking about how they certain love/hate starters because of the "leaked final evos".

Guys, you do realize those are just leaks, right? Not saying they aren't real, but they aren't 100% guaranteed. Or did Pokemon release a statement/video I haven't caught up on? If not, then don't gush or ignore a starter because of a leak with no confirmation or backing by neither Nintendo, Game Freak, or the Pokemon Co.

classiccartoonsftw October 17th, 2016 4:51 AM

I must say, Popplio is my least favourite of the Alola starters. Those ears look so weird on it, in my opinion. Then Brionne came along and made things even worse for me.

Litten is my favourite of the three, and Torracat only amplified my love for it. And unlike most people, I love its leaked final evo, and the possibility that the leaked starter evos will become reality makes me super excited for it to start its existence.

But at the end of the day, everyone has their own opinions, just as pretty much everyone else here has said before.

w1f1pa55w0rd October 17th, 2016 4:52 AM

yeah, but looking at them now, it seems almost certain that they really are the final evolutions, but, i really, really hope that your'e right, cause i want to choose rowlet no matter what, AND i think he needs a really cool/cute final evolution

Mikewind October 17th, 2016 6:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Meme (Post 9453144)
One thing I can't help but notice is that people are talking about how they certain love/hate starters because of the "leaked final evos".

Guys, you do realize those are just leaks, right? Not saying they aren't real, but they aren't 100% guaranteed. Or did Pokemon release a statement/video I haven't caught up on? If not, then don't gush or ignore a starter because of a leak with no confirmation or backing by neither Nintendo, Game Freak, or the Pokemon Co.

The reason a lot of people are believing the leaked art is that it features Mallow who was revealed in a trailer much later after the concept art leaked. Trust me I would've agreed with you before that trailer came out, but now it has a bit more credibility.

clbgolden October 17th, 2016 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Meme (Post 9453144)
One thing I can't help but notice is that people are talking about how they certain love/hate starters because of the "leaked final evos".

Guys, you do realize those are just leaks, right? Not saying they aren't real, but they aren't 100% guaranteed. Or did Pokemon release a statement/video I haven't caught up on? If not, then don't gush or ignore a starter because of a leak with no confirmation or backing by neither Nintendo, Game Freak, or the Pokemon Co.

There hasn't been any official confirmation, but when there's a character on the concepts that actually became a character in the games and all of the mid-evos somehow point to those final evos, then you can probably assume they're real.

Gandhi Savage October 17th, 2016 12:43 PM

Woah you really don't like Popplio! I was in the same boat at first though because usually I'm Water-type exclusive for the starter on my first playthrough (apart from Cyndaquil that thing is amazing!) and I thought 'there's no way I'm picking this thing - it sucks! I thought it was ugly and didn't even look like a Pokémon but it really has grown on me so, so much. I thought Litten was the best when the starters were first revealed but now I think it's just super bland and generic looking so I don't think its for me. Rowlet is adorable and I even bought a hoodie with a crossover design of Rowlet and Drake's OVO clothing line and I love it to bits. That being said I think I'll shoot for Popplio on my first playthrough anyway. If the supposed leaks of the final evolutions are real then I'll playthrough the game at least three times cause I think this is the best set of starter evolutions we've gotten in a long time.


Mr. Meme October 17th, 2016 1:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by classiccartoonsftw (Post 9453154)
I must say, Popplio is my least favourite of the Alola starters. Those ears look so weird on it, in my opinion. Then Brionne came along and made things even worse for me.

Litten is my favourite of the three, and Torracat only amplified my love for it. And unlike most people, I love its leaked final evo, and the possibility that the leaked starter evos will become reality makes me super excited for it to start its existence.

But at the end of the day, everyone has their own opinions, just as pretty much everyone else here has said before.

I have the exact same opinion. Preferably, I would like Litten's 3rd form to be a quadrupedal fire tiger, but the leaked design looks just fine.

Imperator161 October 17th, 2016 9:24 PM

I'm not a huge fan of Popplio's evolution line, but I don't really like the leaks of the various final-stage evolutions for any of the starters. Then again, I haven't really liked the starters' final-stage designs much since gen 4, so my expectations weren't that high to begin with. That being said, I always start with the water starter in my main file, so I do plan on starting with Popplio. I assume it will probably grow on me like Greninja did last generation.

Popplio is cute, but I think all of the first stage starters are cute. I think it'll be hard to predict which one is actually most popular until we start the game, find out the base stats, etc. Last generation, I remember a lot of people being excited about the fire line at first, but jumping ship to Froakie once Delphox was revealed. So we'll have to see what happens.

classiccartoonsftw October 18th, 2016 12:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Meme (Post 9453776)
I have the exact same opinion. Preferably, I would like Litten's 3rd form to be a quadrupedal fire tiger, but the leaked design looks just fine.

Some data miners have discovered that the leaked final evolutions are real. If I have to be honest, I couldn't be happier with it. Litten's final evo looks super badass, Rowlet's final evo looks pretty cool, and Popplio's final evo is beautiful and the best thing to come out of the Popplio line. But if Litten had evolved into a quadrupedal tiger or panther, I would've been fine with that too.

Mr. Meme October 18th, 2016 2:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by classiccartoonsftw (Post 9454519)
Some data miners have discovered that the leaked final evolutions are real. If I have to be honest, I couldn't be happier with it. Litten's final evo looks super badass, Rowlet's final evo looks pretty cool, and Popplio's final evo is beautiful and the best thing to come out of the Popplio line. But if Litten had evolved into a quadrupedal tiger or panther, I would've been fine with that too.

Y'know, when I saw the pose for Litten's final form from the data mining, I actually went from liking it to loving it. Why?

Because when I saw his face, I realized how much it resembled Garfielf from Fist of the B0rf Star, a tippity top meme, as well as a surprisingly well-written parody of a parody.

PageEmp October 18th, 2016 5:35 PM

After seeing the new starter final form leaks and then the thread about Litten's final evo, it seems clear that I'm the only one I've seen to think Popplio's final evo is the most amazing looking among the 3 leaked final evos...

Where are the Popplio choosers when I need them.

SightlessReality October 18th, 2016 5:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PageEmperor (Post 9455507)
After seeing the new starter final form leaks and then the thread about Litten's final evo, it seems clear that I'm the only one I've seen to think Popplio's final evo is the most amazing looking among the 3 leaked final evos...

Where are the Popplio choosers when I need them.

I'm one.

The_Awesome_Pikachu October 20th, 2016 3:57 AM

Rowlet is the cutest Alolan Starter it's not an opinion it's a fact.

PageEmp October 20th, 2016 5:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The_Awesome_Pikachu (Post 9457043)
Rowlet is the cutest Alolan Starter it's not an opinion it's a fact.

A hunter owl is badass. An awesome kickass mermaid seal thing is BADASSER.


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