5th Gen New Pokemon League? Speculation!

[Jellicent♀]

^I actually liked that they specialized in the "gloomy" types, it gave them an added intimidation. I've always felt that they (being the previous regions' Elite Four) were just some people without anything other than the title of Elite Four. The Black and White Elite had the title, plus the look and intimidation that I've always thought the other regions needed.

 

[Ho-Oh]

Well there's the other alternative of the Elite Four being themed to be upbeat rather than type-based and based on an "idea" and the Pokemon relative to it. Like truth/ideals/B2W2's Black Kyurem/B2W2's White Kyurem, so based around those ideas as the four kinda Elites.

 

[Zelda]

Well there's the other alternative of the Elite Four being themed to be upbeat rather than type-based and based on an "idea" and the Pokemon relative to it. Like truth/ideals/B2W2's Black Kyurem/B2W2's White Kyurem, so based around those ideas as the four kinda Elites.

...What?

If what you're saying is that the Elite Four Pokémon could be based on the theme of Black Kyurem/White Kyurem, I would rather much prefer for them to stick to typing. The diversity would be good. If we know what types the E4 Pokémon will be based around/connect to, we could all train Pokémon that would be good for them all and have no challenge. At least with diversity, our Pokémon can have both advantages and disadvantages.

 

[Xatumi]

Dryden and Iris in a double battle, the Triplets in a triple battle and harder gym puzzles
and possibly stronger elite 4's

Exactly what I was thinking. But in the anime Chilie talked about branching off and creating the first fire type gym in unova, so that might play a part. As for the elite four, i hope they play dual typing for elite fours. Something tougher.

 

[Ho-Oh]

...What?

If what you're saying is that the Elite Four Pokémon could be based on the theme of Black Kyurem/White Kyurem, I would rather much prefer for them to stick to typing. The diversity would be good. If we know what types the E4 Pokémon will be based around/connect to, we could all train Pokémon that would be good for them all and have no challenge. At least with diversity, our Pokémon can have both advantages and disadvantages.

Nono, truth/ideals and whatever BK and WK's "thing" is. XD; Not based around the Pokemon, but each team is set to a type and kinda conveys that. Might be interesting to change up what we've had in B/W to actually have a meaning behind the Pokemon chosen. Not sure how they'd do that, though.

 

[piku]

I don't know, but I like the diversity in an Elite. Somehow I felt like even though each of these Elite members focused on their own typing, it somehow felt all the same. Maybe it's just me? I don't know.

Agreed. I actually liked how they brought in new types in Gen IV. Every other elite four involves pretty much the same types: Psychic, Dark, Dragon, Ice, Ghost, Fighting. Each of these have been used at least twice, and it is getting kind of dull (so I was not particularly fond of the "balance" theme). Bring in an elite four with color.

 

[Elite Overlord LeSabre™]

Electric's badly underrepresented in the Elite Four... I don't recall it showing up once... maybe it's time Elesa got a nice big promotion xD

Grass as well, though they probably would need to come up with a new character if they wanted to go that route.

 

[giradialkia]

I'm pretty excited to see what the League/Champion will be like in these games. I was hugely impressed with how the Elite 4 were implemented in BW, and while two years have passed I'm expecting the system to be close enough to the same.
I know that some Elite 4 types have been repeated, but there was a very good sense of balance in the Elite 4 in BW, and so I'm very curious as to whether Game Freak would be willing to sorta ignore the type-square they made. I'm hopeful they'll change the Elite 4 members (at least one or two of them) but I'm wary of how they plan to do so.

As for the Champion, I'm genuinely expecting the likes of Cheren or maybe even Hilbert/Hilda (which are admittedly awful names). BW was full of fan-servicey surprises, so I really think B2W2 won't stray too far from that.

 

[OmegaRuby and AlphaSapphire]

Since they replaced two gym leaders (as far as we know) like the Kanto gym leaders, perhaps we will see 2 of the shintenno (Elite four) replaced. If so then I'll like to see grass and electric as stated earlier...perhaps the grass e4 is Cilian...how fan servicy is that (well for others)? And Elesa for the electric type...

 

[★Midnight★]

So do you think we'll be getting new members of the Elite 4? A new Champion? Will they be characters we've seen before or entirely new ones? Will be finally get the tournament style Pokemon League in the games that some of us wanted?

I highly think the Pokemon League, Elite Four and the Champion will change, or even be located somewhere else. The reason? The ice is covering some parts of the Unova region. The ice also affects the change of the gyms in Nacrene and Striaton city. So probably, new characters will take place of the Elite Four and the Champion...Or...they'd just move where ever else the League will be located.

 

[kevcrash]

I'm thinking Elesa and Brycen become strong enough to be Elite four members. I wonder if Game freak is going to keep the 4 Pokemon thing...

If so;
Elesa - Ampharos, Galvantula, Zebstrika, Eelektross
Brycen - Cryogonal, Beartic, Weavile, Vanilluxe

 

[OmegaRuby and AlphaSapphire]

If Elesa was an E4 I'll like for her to have Magnezone, Electross, Ampharos, and Zebstika.
Brycen- Jynx, Beartic, Froslass, and Glalie.

 

[Zelda]

GameFreak /would/ have to do something with two of the original Gym Leaders if Shizui and Homika are all we are getting. That is, if GF is still going with eight gyms only.

I'd like to see Elesa as an Elite 4 member, since she is popular being a model and all. Even more people in Unova would notice her then. Though she better have a new character design/different clothing or I'm calling this lame. u_u

On a side note, why take two Gym Leaders into the league? One could very well be off on a different adventure in their life.

 

[★Midnight★]

GameFreak /would/ have to do something with two of the original Gym Leaders if Shizui and Homika are all we are getting. That is, if GF is still going with eight gyms only.

I'd like to see Elesa as an Elite 4 member, since she is popular being a model and all. Even more people in Unova would notice her then. She better have a new character design/different clothing or I'm calling lame. u_u Though why take two Gym Leaders into the E4? One could very well be off on a different adventure in their life.

As I said before, the Striaton and Nacrene city gyms will probably change and be located elsewhere because of the ice covering those areas. So yeah, Shizui and Homika will fill in, I guess. Same goes for the Pokemon League. It will probably get moved, get new people to fill the spots...or...go with the same Elite Four and the Champion.

 

[Ho-Oh]

I highly think the Pokemon League, Elite Four and the Champion will change, or even be located somewhere else. The reason? The ice is covering some parts of the Unova region. The ice also affects the change of the gyms in Nacrene and Striaton city. So probably, new characters will take place of the Elite Four and the Champion...Or...they'd just move where ever else the League will be located.

Yeah I agree about the location, while the old location in Black/White was nice, I'd rather if they changed to somewhere new, but kept the same "choose your fight" type thing. :3

Also Elesa would... not be a great elite four member. XD; I'd feel so disappointed to face her!

 

[★Midnight★]

Yeah I agree about the location, while the old location in Black/White was nice, I'd rather if they changed to somewhere new, but kept the same "choose your fight" type thing. :3

Also Elesa would... not be a great elite four member. XD; I'd feel so disappointed to face her!

I wouldn't want to battle Elesa either... even though it wouldn't probably happen because Gamefreak will either change the Elite Four and the Champion completely (no gym leaders) or just let it the same...xD

 

[Elite Overlord LeSabre™]

Wow, so much Elesa hate... Not that she's my favorite leader overall (far from it, actually), just my favorite out of the original Unovan bunch. Clay comes in second, and I'd like to see him return too. not sure in what capacity yet... either Gym Leader or Elite Four would work for me, I guess.

I'm still hoping to see (a) a Dark type Gym, and (b) either an Electric type Elite Four or no Electric specialist at all (and if the "chu" family of Pokemon are coming over I just might be rooting for that latter one... that Static ability is one major pain in the... you know).

If they do another "multi-path" Gym like Striation was, hopefully it's later in the game so you have some choices for a counter besides the monkey. In White I simply level grinded with Purrloin instead, and that was a chore.

 

[★Midnight★]

Wow, so much Elesa hate... Not that she's my favorite leader overall (far from it, actually), just my favorite out of the original Unovan bunch. Clay comes in second, and I'd like to see him return too. not sure in what capacity yet... either Gym Leader or Elite Four would work for me, I guess.

I'm still hoping to see (a) a Dark type Gym, and (b) either an Electric type Elite Four or no Electric specialist at all (and if the "chu" family of Pokemon are coming over I just might be rooting for that latter one... that Static ability is one major pain in the... you know).

If they do another "multi-path" Gym like Striation was, hopefully it's later in the game so you have some choices for a counter besides the monkey. In White I simply level grinded with Purrloin instead, and that was a chore.

I don't hate Elesa, she's even my 2nd favourite gym leader, I just don't really want to have a re-match with one of the gyms again. (Or Elite Four)

 

[bwburke94]

I don't think you've figured this out yet, but the "frozen Unova" theory has been debunked thoroughly. So Striaton Gym might still exist, either with a new leader or with only one of the trio as leader. I don't see the trio all still having gym leader duties, since apparently there's a different Water gym leader.

 

[Elite Overlord LeSabre™]

I don't think you've figured this out yet, but the "frozen Unova" theory has been debunked thoroughly. So Striaton Gym might still exist, either with a new leader or with only one of the trio as leader. I don't see the trio all still having gym leader duties, since apparently there's a different Water gym leader.

No, I am quite well aware of that fact, thank you very much. I'm not stupid. However, the tri-type "choice" gym concept could very easily be moved to another gym that you encounter later in the game. It's an interesting concept that was not that well executed in B/W since your choices for beating the gym were rather limited. I'd like to see it implemented later in the game where you have more options of Pokemon to use.