5 moves instead of 4?

[Starry Windy]

Okay, personally, I didn't notice this one when I was watching Treehouse coverage over and over, but a discussion from a certain YouTuber that I watched recently highlighted this notable change:

(Yep, the numbers are marked by the Youtuber)

That's strange, since I thought they managed to keep the move slots up to 4 moves so far, so I'm wondering if this mean that Pokémon will have 5 moves instead of the usual 4? Or do they decided to keep 4 moves but leaving one last slot for ultimate moves of some sort?

 

[Iceshadow3317]

I suggested that we could get a Burst Evolution similar to Pokken. When they Burst evolve, turning into a gold pokemon, Break Evolution from TCG, they could get a 5th move based on their typing.

 

[gimmepie]

It could also be the button that triggers mega-evolution.

 

[James169]

I also think it could be a mega evolution space, would allow you to see the mega typing of a Pokemon in your party

 

[Desert Stream~]

It would be possible I guess. Maybe it's only for HM's as some people have been suggesting?

 

[StarsMmd]

I suggested that we could get a Burst Evolution similar to Pokken. When they Burst evolve, turning into a gold pokemon, Break Evolution from TCG, they could get a 5th move based on their typing.

I literally came here to say exactly what you said; both the TCG and pokken references! I had conceived this as a much more likely alternative to "synchro evolution".

For those who aren't familiar with the TCG, break evolution gives the pokemon a little more HP and a new move in addition to it's old moves. (Regular evolution replaces all the old moves).

It should also be noted that some pokemon get new moves/combos during synergy burst. Also the stones in the sun and moon logos actually look identical to the ones in pokken. I really don't understand why people would assume their burst hearts over synergy stones, considering we barely have any information to say it's even either of those.

 

[Hikamaru]

As Gimme said, that fifth slot could likely be what activates Mega Evolution or whatever other mechanic replaces it if Megas don't make it into this generation.

 

[blue]

Wound't that fit the space for the held item? Unless it is on another screen then I just think it is more likely to be something like that. 5 moves would shake things up quite a bit and personally I think 4 moves is enough.

 

[smocks]

Also it could just be a mistake, they did say everything you see might not be the same :3

 

[Hikamaru]

Wound't that fit the space for the held item? Unless it is on another screen then I just think it is more likely to be something like that. 5 moves would shake things up quite a bit and personally I think 4 moves is enough.

The fifth slot being a held item could be more plausible. 4 moveslots is something I doubt would change at this stage now.

 

[Desert Stream~]

I hate it when I can't remember what item I have, that would be so great!

 

[Iceshadow3317]

It could be the mega button, but I figured that would be in the center of the screen.

Some people are forgetting that Kukui is the Professor of pokemon moves. That is another reason I say it could be a Burst evolution move or something. Because he is the Pokemon Professor of Attacks. This was confirmed at E3.

Not to mention, Ash-Greninja learns Giant Shuriken after it changes. Rayquaza Mega Evolves with a specific move. Keldeo and Meloetta also transform when they use a specific attack. (Or learn a specific attack. I can't remember if it is when used or learns.)

 

[Starry Windy]

I think I have several possibilities regarding this theory, if Pokémon will eventually have 5 move slots:

Scenario 1: Pokémon might still learn 4 moves, but under some circumstances, when they evoke special powers (like let's say, Mega Evolution), they might unlock the 5th move exclusive on that mode.

Scenario 2: Pokémon might learn 5 moves over time, so the battle screen have to give room for 5 selections, since the one shown at Treehouse have only 4 move slots.

But then, I think it's best to take these speculations into grain of salt atm.