5th Gen It's Official!!!!!

Started by Masterge77 September 9th, 2010 11:55 AM
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The starter evolutions are real, it's been confirmed at long last, and by KEN SUGIMORI NO LESS!!!!!

http://www.dotup.org/uploda/www.dotup.org1138051.jpg
http://www.dotup.org/uploda/www.dotup.org1138056.jpg

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"Ken Sugimori, primary illustrator: I really struggled the most with the Water-type [starter] this time.
Yusuke Ohmura, illustrator: There was talk of, “Wouldn’t a sea otter be good for the Water starter?” But it was a really close decision in terms of what this sea otter would become once it evolves. In the end, we decided to have it evolve into something with a completely different appearance.
Sugimori: Of course, we want to make the starters into Pokémon that remain with the player throughout the game, so we hope to make them evolve into creatures that offer a surprise to the player. We always make an effort to throw in some twists and create third-stage evolutions that have an impact.
Ohmura: There was also talk this time about dividing the three starters into Japanese, Western, and Chinese styles of design. Tsutaaja was based on Western design, and Pokabu was rooted in a Chinese style, so I was told, “Let’s make Mijumaru into a more Japanese-style design.” Someone even asked, “Can’t you make Mijumaru into a samurai?” [laughs]
Everyone: [laughs]
Sugimori: I worried about it for a while, and I eventually went to go see the sea otters at the aquarium. I happened to catch the sea lion show while I was there, and I became aware of the sea lion’s power. “Well, let’s try blending a sea otter and a sea lion,” I thought. I came up with the idea of making the shell on Mijumaru’s stomach into a sword (katana) and using it to fight, and that’s how I completed Mijumaru and its evolution.”
About the katana part: http://browse.deviantart.com/?q=mijumaru%20final%20evo&order=9&offset=24#/d2y9jv4


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The good thing, is I read a post, and it could still be /Fighting :D

But since PxP has been right so far, it might still be just Water. :pink_cry:

Also, I've seen that picture a lot now, and I finally get it! That'll be SO awesome.
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The starter evolutions are real, it's been confirmed at long last, and by KEN SUGIMORI NO LESS!!!!!

http://www.dotup.org/uploda/www.dotup.org1138051.jpg
http://www.dotup.org/uploda/www.dotup.org1138056.jpg

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About the katana part: http://browse.deviantart.com/?q=mijumaru%20final%20evo&order=9&offset=24#/d2y9jv4


And I have only ONE thing to say about it......
cool. So we can stop having people yelling about them for being fake.

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This is exciting news... I love their designs... I am still undecided... I just know I wont be using the Fire Starter as I usually do. This game will be an entirely new experience for me.

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I'm still a tad unsure on whether I like the evos or not.
I am entirely for the grass evo line, that looks pretty awesome, but as for water, I am still 50/50 - the background on the design makes me like it but I shall see when sprites etc are released.

Grass or Water for me though. :)
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What magazine is this from?
I agree with takkunlove7 and demand to know that where is this taken from. It is actually really easy to fake all that text because there is basicly no pictures taken from the magazine to proof it's authenticity and even I could easily make something as simple looking with my friends. Anyone agree and also want to know the magazine? O__O

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I agree with takkunlove7 and demand to know that where is this taken from. It is actually really easy to fake all that text because there is basicly no pictures taken from the magazine to proof it's authenticity and even I could easily make something as simple looking with my friends. Anyone agree and also want to know the magazine? O__O
Agreed, im not totally sold on this yet, especially since there is no mention of this ANYWHERE except this thread. No where on Pokebeach, Bulbapedia, Serebii, nothing.

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Technically doesn't confirm anything at all o_o.

It COULD mean that the ones we have seen are real, or they could have taken it an entirely different way. The water-evo could be a lot more Samurai orientated (even than the fanart you posted).

Until we see images then they aren't truly confirmed.
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Found out on bulbapedia forums that it's from Pokemon Pia. I think it's an official guide that comes with the game but I'm not sure...
Anybody know about this book/magazine?

Apparently this is a special book being released only in Japan with special interviews, more in-depth about Isshu pokemon and even comes with pikachu earphones, so it's pretty credible.

Just not too sure if I can say it's confirming the evolutions because it's not showing them or anything. Still, it is from a credible source.

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Hmm, its going to be a hard decision whether I want Smugking or Narwotter when I get my hands on BW, they're both pretty awesome (even though I liked a more dragon-like fan made design of Smugking I've seen somewhere seen some weeks ago even better)...
Not a fan of the pig's final form though.
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Found out on bulbapedia forums that it's from Pokemon Pia. I think it's an official guide that comes with the game but I'm not sure...
Anybody know about this book/magazine?

Apparently this is a special book being released only in Japan with special interviews, more in-depth about Isshu pokemon and even comes with pikachu earphones, so it's pretty credible.

Just not too sure if I can say it's confirming the evolutions because it's not showing them or anything. Still, it is from a credible source.
Pokemon Pia is the same magazine that confirmed Isshu being based on New York. (People who are in denial about it use the "OMG NO COVER" defense which makes no sense)

Now that Mijumaru's evolution is explained, I am fine with it.

Pokabu's final is the one I have a problem with. I will never use Pokabu if it turns into a Fire/Fighting AGAIN.
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As far as I know, this is leaked from the Master Document, if you look at the first image, you can see the first Pokabu evolutions arm and tail, in the same pose as the previous leaks.....

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Still getting Tsutaja. In my opinion you are all being mean to it's final form. I like the new final stages. They are still better then the Hoenn starter final forms. Sceptile wasn't a gift to the pokemon world either.

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Still getting Tsutaja. In my opinion you are all being mean to it's final form. I like the new final stages. They are still better then the Hoenn starter final forms. Sceptile wasn't a gift to the pokemon world either.
Im going to have to disagree, the new 2nd stage evolutions are repulsive in my opinion. Tsutaja's final form is probably the least horrendous looking of them, so i guess ill get him.Ill ditch them once i get a Wooguru xD
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The only evolutions I don't like are Pokabu's. It looks like they're gonna be fighting types but there are too many fire/fighting type starters. I was hoping Pokabu's evos would look like warthogs.

I'm most likely going to choose Tsutaja as my starter. I hope it will be part dragon type.
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