6th Gen An introduction of new types...?

I can see Electric being weak to Fairy. Magic > Science.

Bluerang1 said:

I can see Electric being weak to Fairy. Magic > Science.

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You could also say Science > Magic, and make electric SE against Fairy :P

adding a light type will tell people that dark types are naturally evil... It doesnt sound good.

patchlist said:

adding a light type will tell people that dark types are naturally evil

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I don't think it would mean dark types are naturally evil. They sure do have that naughty attitude and appearance, but they can be as helpful and good as any other type of Pokemon.
Being dark doesn't make you an evil pokemon

patchlist said:

adding a light type will tell people that dark types are naturally evil... It doesnt sound good.

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They are Villain/Evil type in Japanese... I think Light/Dark counter types are well over due, plus the meta really needs some tuning...

So for the fairy type that's been circulating around the internet. Is this rumor legit or it's only rumors?

LilJz1234 said:

So for the fairy type that's been circulating around the internet. Is this rumor legit or it's only rumors?

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It's still just that, a rumour.

The mount Pokemon was already confirmed to be legit, tho.

You guys think that Game Freak would add a new type to the game?

LilJz1234 said:

The mount Pokemon was already confirmed to be legit, tho.

You guys think that Game Freak would add a new type to the game?

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Yes... It mixes up the meta game, making it less stale, making people want to play it more who fell out of it, improving sells.

Don't you think it could make people like it less also?

I know I wouldn't want a new typing right now =/
I like how it is right now.

May CoroCoro! Four New Pokémon Revealed!!

A new type is possible at this stage and with the Fairy type rumour flying about, it makes it a little more believable. I wouldn't be surprised if they pulled a new type upon us but I can imagine the reactions would be equally split tbh.

It would make things messy, and I have to say I really don't like the idea

hiff8 said:

It would make things messy, and I have to say I really don't like the idea

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It wouldn't be messy if they keep the type system balanced. Honestly, the only issue with introducing a new type now is just getting used to the idea that there's a new type around meaning new strengths/immunities/weaknesses for some.

A new type sounds like progression... which is what it needed in the franchise.

I don't think progression just for the sake of progression is a good idea either. Adding in a new type because it serves an actual purpose? Awesome. Adding it in just because why not? Eh, sounds like more risk than reward to me. However, if they can add it in effectively without screwing up the type chart I'll be more than happy with it.

One thing bugs me about the Fairy idea. It doesn't actually sound like a "type" + it's the name of an egg group.

"Light" would make more sense to me, being an element and all. Faeries are beings. They use elements, but aren't one in themself, so doesn't make much sense. The egg group does, but not a typing.

I mean even if they went with Faerie instead of Fairy, it's still way too similar to the egg group. I guess Light would make sense I suppose, but that's still pretty iffy. Light is still to similar to Electric and Fire for me as to what it relates to in the actual world (Electricity giving us light, as does Fire). It just seems shaky to me. It seems likely that there is a new type, so I guess I'm interested to see what they come up with.

Giving this type a name does sound rather complicated.
I wonder what its original japanese name and its english translation is going to be
Light might be similar in some ways to Fire and Electric, but i still think it could be a type, especially since we already have a dark type

Jake♫ said:

I don't think progression just for the sake of progression is a good idea either. Adding in a new type because it serves an actual purpose? Awesome. Adding it in just because why not? Eh, sounds like more risk than reward to me. However, if they can add it in effectively without screwing up the type chart I'll be more than happy with it.

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Dragons are overpowered and need more balance against them... Meta is really played out and not many unique teams. A new type will be the icebreaker on if I get Y or not... Its getting tiresome with the types now... They would always be progressing towards every Pokemon being viable in competitions.

Newer players might feel like its weird to adept to a new type, but in R/B/Y we had to adjust to Steel and Dark being brought in. They could also be changing up the game in many aspects making it truly better and less stale, which is the only way I'll keep playing. People may like old and dated mechanics, but they can go play older games.

They don't want their game to stay the same forever if they slower lose sells and want more people buying their product. Bringing in people who didn't buy B/W and B/W2 that were veterans and bringing in new players are their goals. It makes perfect sense to make changes like this...

Didn't Pokemon Smash CONFIRM a new type ? Poison was super effective against sylveon and it resisted Ice. That confirms a new type.