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HeroLinik June 6th, 2017 8:03 AM

Who are you gonna pick as your starter?
 
I'm picking Popplio again.

Radiating June 6th, 2017 8:06 AM

I'll be choosing Popplio once again!

Hikamaru June 6th, 2017 8:07 AM

Popplio has proven to be what Oshawott is to me in Unova, and that is the regional mascot for me. With the beauty that was Primarina, it solidified Popplio as my Alola starter of choice.

So yes, definitely going with mah boi Popplio once again. I tend to pick the Water starters anyway so it's unsurprising.

Spyro June 6th, 2017 8:09 AM

I picked Rowlet in my first Moon playthrough. In UltraMoon I'm going to get Popplio and SR for a female!

AtecainCorp. June 6th, 2017 8:11 AM

Team ROwlet.... But... I going to move shiny starters from Sun and Moon to new games.

Sirfetch’d June 6th, 2017 8:18 AM

I'll be picking Popplio once again! I've already played through Alola with all 3 so it's time to go back to the original. I might end up boxing it though...

Ducolamia June 6th, 2017 8:19 AM

Popplio all the way!!! I was beyond amazed by how good Primarina was and I want it to continue again! Don't regret anything about choosing it.

PlatinumDude June 6th, 2017 8:20 AM

Still Popplio for me. I might pick Rowlet in the other version.

blue June 6th, 2017 8:28 AM

Litten once again. I just don't like the other two enough to want to choose a different starter. :<

Sabrewulf238 June 6th, 2017 8:34 AM

Gotta say I don't really understand how people are going with the same starters, is that not kinda boring? Each to their own I guess though.

That said I only have one playthrough of Moon (I'm kinda averse to restarting games) so I haven't had any experience with Popplio or Litten.

I'm going with Popplio this time around because I really like him and Primarina. He definitely gives me Oshawott vibes. (my starter in Unova)

moon June 6th, 2017 8:37 AM

Haha look at all the Popplio supporters!

In Sun, I picked Litten and loved Rowlet, and didn't like how Popplio looked. Buuut then my dear buddy Dragon got me a Popplio to use and I competely LOVED using Primarina. So for UltraMoon, I'm definitely picking Popplio :D

Or maybe Rowlet...

Hikamaru June 6th, 2017 8:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sabrewulf238 (Post 9668947)
Gotta say I don't really understand how people are going with the same starters, is that not kinda boring? Each to their own I guess though.

It was mostly because they chose based solely on the final evolution's designs which I noticed a lot when it came to "which Alola starter did you choose" discussions on the internet. While it can be nice to try a different starter from time to time, unfortunately design plays way too much of a factor when it comes to picking a starter, to the point it's the biggest deciding factor.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sabrewulf238 (Post 9668947)
I'm going with Popplio this time around because I really like him and Primarina. He definitely gives me Oshawott vibes. (my starter in Unova)

Looks like we both relate here. Popplio was overly hated like Oshawott was in pre-release while their final evolutions managed to redeem them, so it made sense that Popplio reminded me of Oshawott.

FeraligatrMaster June 6th, 2017 9:00 AM

I'll probably go with Litten again.

LordStumpy June 6th, 2017 9:06 AM

Seeing as I've already played through with Rowlet, I was going to try out Litten for once, but who knows? Maybe I'll change to Popplio once the game releases. I just need a new journey.

OmegaRuby and AlphaSapphire June 6th, 2017 9:09 AM

I went with Rowlet for Sun, so this time I'll go with my second choice, Popplio!

clbgolden June 6th, 2017 9:10 AM

I chose Litten in Sun, so to change things up I'm going with Rowlet this time. Might change, tho.

Eruption June 6th, 2017 9:22 AM

I played with Rowlet the first time through, but whilst its evolutionary line have quickly become some of my favourite pokémon, I think I'll try Litten this time because I really like Incineroar too.

Hopefully US/UM are a bit more replayable than S/M so I can have a Popplio run as well.

Tom2 June 6th, 2017 9:55 AM

Since I chose Litten before I want to try Rowlet now.

EC June 6th, 2017 9:57 AM

Rowlet for sure this time. Only starter I haven't beaten Alola with.

TequitoClown June 6th, 2017 10:58 AM

I've played through Alola with all the starters (I played Moon twice with Popplio and Litten, Sun with Rowlet) I'm likely going to buy both versions (Don't judge me :P) so I'll play with Popplio in UM, and Litten in US. I'm not a fan of rowlet personally. Don't kill me.

EC June 6th, 2017 11:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by colours (Post 9669173)
haha I remember during SM speculation you had the hardest time picking a starter. :x

I just couldn't resist the huggable Popplio.

Kikaito plush June 6th, 2017 11:14 AM

I'm going start with Rowlett again but trade over the other two starters in eggs

AliceBlaze June 6th, 2017 12:10 PM

I think I'm gonna pick Litten which was my first choice when the starters were first revealed last year.

Lunar June 6th, 2017 12:14 PM

I went with Litten last time, so it's Popplio for me :3

Raffy98 June 6th, 2017 2:00 PM

I think I'm gonna stick with Litten again.

Mikazuki June 6th, 2017 3:22 PM

I'll probably go for Litten and everstone him. Then bank him when I get to a PC and trade in my own starter. Not sure who yet. Probably a Magikarp. ????

Imperator161 June 6th, 2017 4:10 PM

I'll probably go with Popplio again. So far, I'm not feeling terribly adventurous, as I seem to be looking at using the same starter, probably some similar team members, etc.

Frozocrone June 6th, 2017 4:18 PM

Do I get Hidden Abilities? Litten.

No? Well...probably Popplio, it's the one starter I've not gone through the game with.

jombii June 6th, 2017 4:21 PM

Popplio now. I've already played with Litten and Rowlet and it seemed like a good time to try her out.

FireSnow June 6th, 2017 4:29 PM

Ill be picking Litten this time I think. I picked Popplio last time and loved it and I don't wanna make memories with any other popplio/brionne/Primarinas. So I'm gonna use Litten this time, especially since I plan on moving a Vulpix over to the new game, a perfect partner. Fire and Ice :)

Charlie Brown June 6th, 2017 4:38 PM

I chose Litten in SM which I had a lot of fun with. However I had massive issues lacking a Water-type in SM so I might go with Popplio since I don't really like any of the other new Water-types in Alola (unless we get new Alolan Forms for Water-type Pokemon in which case who knows)

So I'm not really committed atm to anything haha

Sheep June 6th, 2017 4:45 PM

I'll maybe try out Rowlet since he's cute, but this time around I'm considering not using any of the starters. Already used (and loved!) Popplio and not a fan of Litten's final form, leaving me with just Rowlet. But even then I dunno really. Never played through a main series game for the first time without using a starter, so perhaps this'll be the first!

Sean Flame June 6th, 2017 6:57 PM

It's always #TeamRowlet for me.

KaratGaming June 6th, 2017 7:37 PM

I'm going with Litten, it's got such an awesome final form.

PokeTrekkie92 June 6th, 2017 8:59 PM

Well I already picked Litten in Moon and Rowlet in Sun, so I'm picking Popplio in this one

BlissyMKW June 6th, 2017 9:37 PM

I've made it a system to always do first playthroughs with the water starter, and even though I haven't given Litten a try at all yet, I'm still going with Popplio.

Roaring Moon June 6th, 2017 10:16 PM

I picked Litten in Moon. This time, I think I'm going to switch things up and pick Rowlet.

Iceshadow3317 June 6th, 2017 10:24 PM

I picked Rowlet in Sun and I wished I had picked Litten as it became awesome over time for me, although I still love Rowlet.

If I can, I may try to start with all 3 because I really want to, and I might buy a new DS since I no longer need to worry about buying a Switch right now or just borrow my sister's.

But this time around, I think I am going with Litten. Unless something changed like we get new forms of the starters like thought by some. Even though unlikely, not impossible as we are probably getting the 3rd Lycanroc.

jombii June 6th, 2017 10:34 PM

Wow, a lot of people seemed to be going for Popplio. I think this isn't surprising as it was not the most popular among the three starters last generation and having a new game gives new opportunities for trying out new things.

L'Belle June 6th, 2017 10:43 PM

I am going with Popplio because I found it the most fun to use in SuMo

shadowmoon522 June 7th, 2017 7:46 AM

i got a litten before, this time i'm getting fancy bird
http://img01.deviantart.net/8493/i/2016/131/2/d/rowlet__by_ink_leviathan-da24qm6.png

pkmin3033 June 7th, 2017 7:47 AM

Rowlet. Who else would I choose?

Absolitetion June 7th, 2017 7:50 AM

Last time I went with Litten, so I think I'll take Popplio next.

Starry Windy June 7th, 2017 7:52 AM

I'll be sticking to Popplio once again, because it looks cute, and it's one of my MVP in my Sun playthrough, as well.

LyokoGirl5000 June 7th, 2017 12:40 PM

Either Litten or Popplio. Probably Litten. Totally nicknaming it Skulky.

ShyRayq June 7th, 2017 12:42 PM

I picked Popplio in Moon, and Litten in Sun. That leaves Rowlet, which I'm looking forward to.

smocks June 9th, 2017 10:23 PM

#itslitwithlitten

Hikamaru June 9th, 2017 10:37 PM

You know what shocks me with this poll? The fact Popplio is actually leading.

I always expect Popplio placing last in Alola starter polls due to all the attention drawn towards the Decidueye and Incineroar designs, but I guess maybe people are starting to now realise just how good Primarina really is. Contrasting here to see Rowlet placing last at the moment, but I guess that's because it was the most popular starter choice in S/M and some of those players want to try a different starter.

Mawa June 10th, 2017 6:32 AM

I cannot decide yet if I'll pick Popplio or Litten. I liked picking Rowlet in Sun, but I want to make a change.

I want Litten for is middle evolution <3 But Primarina looks nice too...

BlazingCobaltX June 10th, 2017 9:08 AM

As much as I love Rowlet, it felt really weird to not grab the Water starter for once. So I will choose Popplio in USUM.

smocks June 10th, 2017 4:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hikamaru (Post 9674160)
You know what shocks me with this poll? The fact Popplio is actually leading.

I always expect Popplio placing last in Alola starter polls due to all the attention drawn towards the Decidueye and Incineroar designs, but I guess maybe people are starting to now realise just how good Primarina really is. Contrasting here to see Rowlet placing last at the moment, but I guess that's because it was the most popular starter choice in S/M and some of those players want to try a different starter.

It's most likely due to players not wanting to repeat with the same starter if they'd played SM, they probably just want to explore & have a different experience in their journey in SM.

Hikamaru June 10th, 2017 6:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smocks (Post 9674909)
It's most likely due to players not wanting to repeat with the same starter if they'd played SM, they probably just want to explore & have a different experience in their journey in SM.

I can totally get that. I couldn't exactly remember if B2/W2 made people want to try a different Unova starter compared to what they used in B/W, but here I guess the whole AU thing with the story is making a lot of us want to go with a fresh team.

thedestinedblade June 10th, 2017 7:40 PM

I'll be going with my darling Popplio once again.


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