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I think its pretty cool that Mega Sceptile is Grass/Dragon. Though Lightning Rod isn't terribly good on it; it already has a 4x resist to Electric. Only use I can see for it is not getting crippled by Thunder Wave....which I guess is kind of a big deal on a speedy poke like Sceptile.
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I don't get Lightning Rod at all, it seems like such a random ability for it. If anyone has an explanation at all for it, please do give us one! Anyway, I like the Grass/Dragon combo because it is unique and it may give me some incentive to choose Treecko over Mudkip (unless, of course, I buy both games). It excites me though.

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What do you think of Sceptile having a Grass/Dragon Mega Evolution?
I sort of expecting it (because, well, every time I look, I always get reminded of this particular typing), and I'm glad it happened. It might be weak against fairy now, but it's got access to a ton of dragon-type moves in its arsenal, which would all be transformed into STAB. To gain something, I suppose you'd have to make a bit of sacrifice from time to time, haha.

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Sceptile's new Mega Evolution has made my life more difficult. I had decided to get a Treecko and not evolve it, because its design is rather adorable. Then it turns out that he can become a Dragon type, but only if I evolve him! It's a real dilemma.

But yeah, I don't really get the lightning rod thing, either. The T. Wave theory makes sense since a grass-type is a natural choice against electric-types, but then again, it's just one move. Surely not the best use of an ability slot. Perhaps they purposely nerfed Sceptile's ability to keep it from being too overpowered?

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The Leader is still here. I have been lagging a bit on the whole Sceptile thing as I didn't get time to read my Newsletters............

What do you think of Sceptile having a Grass/Dragon Mega Evolution?
It was obviously quite expected. This may drive users to go more towards choosing a Treecko as a starter rather than Mudkip. I think that Torchic won't be chosen at all though.
A Dragon typing will surely give it a load of moves making it even more powerful and I also love the Mega Design. I'm looking forward to it.

I don't understand the use of Lightning Rod on a Pokémon that can't absorb the voltage and turn it into HP.


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I don't understand the use of Lightning Rod on a Pokémon that can't absorb the voltage and turn it into HP.
Volt Absorb is the one that restores HP. Lightning Rod draws in Electric attacks to boost Special Attack. Both make the Pokemon immune to Electric.
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Lightning Rod boosts Special Attack? I suppose that could be useful, but no one would ever use an Electric attack on Mega Sceptile because it would quad resist it anyway. Thunder Wave possibly, but still, it's not worth it. I hate that ability for this Pokémon. But I do look forward to using it for sure.

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What do you think of Sceptile having a Grass/Dragon Mega Evolution?
It was obviously quite expected.
Hmm? Why do you say that? I certainly wasn't expecting it :P

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Hmm? Why do you say that? I certainly wasn't expecting it :P
Well, with all the starters getting Mega Evos I was expecting the other 2 to get one as well.
I'd have rebelled against 'em if they didn't!

Volt Absorb is the one that restores HP. Lightning Rod draws in Electric attacks to boost Special Attack. Both make the Pokemon immune to Electric.
I didn't know Lightning Rod boosted Special Attack.......... I agree with Wicked3DS' point, no one would ever use it on a quasi resistant Poké....

Lightning Rod boosts Special Attack? I suppose that could be useful, but no one would ever use an Electric attack on Mega Sceptile because it would quad resist it anyway. Thunder Wave possibly, but still, it's not worth it. I hate that ability for this Pokémon. But I do look forward to using it for sure.
I would have preferred the ability Overgrow myself. It helps in a tough time. It won't have minded some thing that enhances speed either. It already has been made awesome with the Dragon second Type what more can one expect ;)


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Did you expect it's Mega to be Grass/Dragon-type though? I was pretty sure they'd get megas, but I didn't expect that Sceptile's would be Dragon-type, although I'm not that surprised.

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Well, with all the starters getting Mega Evos I was expecting the other 2 to get one as well.
I'd have rebelled against 'em if they didn't!
Oh I see. I thought you meant it was obvious it'd get a dragon typing. I guess even that's not a huge surprise; Sceptile learns several Dragon-type moves, right?

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I would have preferred the ability Overgrow myself. It helps in a tough time. It won't have minded some thing that enhances speed either. It already has been made awesome with the Dragon second Type what more can one expect ;)
Eh, I'd prefer something that isn't Overgrow. Getting your HP down to 1/3 or less for it to activate is really dangerous (especially since its 4x weak to Ice Shard), and Sceptile is kinda frail. A speed enhancing ability would be cool, but Blaziken kinda already has the speed boosting starter thing covered, and I assume that Sceptile will get an increase in its base Speed (possibly being as fast as Greninja or Talonflame), making a speed based ability redundant. Though I'm not sure what a better ability for it would be....
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Just thought of a new topic:

Do you think Rayquaza will get a Primal Form as well?
I don't see why not. It's also part of the Weather Trio, and is as old as Groudon/Kyogre, so its not a stretch to say that Rayquaza will have a Primal form as well. Especially considering its meant to be the mediator between Groudon and Kyogre; it would need its own Primal form in order to stop the battle between the 2 back when they were Primal.
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Especially considering its meant to be the mediator between Groudon and Kyogre; it would need its own Primal form in order to stop the battle between the 2 back when they were Primal.
Very good point. I wasn't sure if it would considering it was only a mediator and not actually battling, but yes, it would need to be powerful enough to stop them, so a Primal form would be ideal for it.

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Just for curiosity sake, what would be the main changes in primal forms of the Pokémon? Would it be like, a new sprite and increased stats or an overhaul in stuff?


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They've revealed Primal Groudon and Kyogre, here's a link with details released so far:

http://www.serebii.net/omegarubyalphasapphire/primal.shtml

I imagine Rayquaza would get a similar design for it's Primal form and probably some stat boost as well like the other two.

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Favorite Dragon type/Dragon Pokemon: Mega Charizard X
Reason for joining club: I love dragon Pokemon, along with almost any depiction of dragons in other media. I don't like malicious dragons, though.

1. What made you love Dragon Pokemon? I have always loved dragons, and dragon Pokemon fit right in with that.
2. Your first Dragon Pokemon....? Dratini
3. Your favorite Dragon type user? Iris
4. Your favorite Dragon type move? Dragon Pulse
5. Which generation had best Dragon type Pokemon? Gen 5
6. Would you like Dragon type starters? If yes, which one would you start with? Yes, and I would start with Dratini.

I'll be glad to be a member here! :)

Edit for the topic: I agree with S&PDiner, Rayquaza is likely to be getting a Primal Form. I'm really interested in whether or not it will change type and/or ability (unlikely since Air Lock fits in with Drizzle/Drought, similar to Zygarde's Aura Break).

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They've revealed Primal Groudon and Kyogre, here's a link with details released so far:

http://www.serebii.net/omegarubyalphasapphire/primal.shtml

I imagine Rayquaza would get a similar design for it's Primal form and probably some stat boost as well like the other two.
Yeah, I hope so, too! They're all equal to some degree, so they should definitely be treated as such. If they're unable to give Rayquaza any primal form, then a mega-evolution would do.