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[Loco4Coco]

Man, I hope all these pokemon don't take up all the slots.

 

[astrogamer]

Here is the list if anyone want to know

Pokeball Pokemon

Pokemon appeared in CGI
Gardevoir
Giratina
Inkay
Kyogre
Latias
Latios
Lugia
Oshawott
Snivy
Suicune
Swirlix
Togepi
Zoroark

We've seen Lugia and either Latias or Latios. I think it was in the 3DS batch.
Edit: yeah Joe confirmed it

 

[Senselessb]

OBJECTION!

Lookie, Meloetta is in CGI trailer.

Looks like Sakurai is forgetful. Someone make sure he remembers what game hes working on.

 

[Spinluck]

Wait, we've already seen Lugia the GOAT?

When was this?

 

[IntelliHeath]

I am sure we've already seen Lugia in those press pics.

Edited: Never Mind. Time for me to update the list.

 

[Qurupeke]

Still, the best news here is Giratina.

Also, we've seen Lugia and Latias.

 

[random25]

OBJECTION!

Lookie, Meloetta is in CGI trailer.

Whoops. Maybe Sakurai is really sleepy right now

 

[PreyingShark]

Don't think so.

Yes we have.

EDIT: Thanks for the lists BTW.

 

[JoeM86]

Don't think so.

It's small because my site gets destroyed with bandwidth requests but there it is.

 

[Tan]

Lugia

edit: serebiiten

 

[Watch Da Birdie]

Do you think you'll...eat Swirlix for health? 0.o

 

[IntelliHeath]

I updated the list.

Pokeball Pokemon

New Pokemon
Arceus
Chespin
Darkrai
Dedenne
Eevee
Fennekin
Gogoat
Keldeo
Kyurem
Meloetta
Palkia
Spewpa
Victini
Xerneas


Returning Pokemon
Bellossom
Deoxys
Electrode
Entei
Gardevoir
Goldeen
Kyogre
Latias
Latios
Lugia
Meowth
Metagross
Mew
Snorlax
Staryu
Suicune
Togepi

Pokemon appeared in CGI
Giratina
Inkay
Oshawott
Snivy
Swirlix
Zoroark

Unconfirmed Pokemon
Bonsly
Celebi
Chikorita
Groudon
Gulpin
Ho-oh
Jirachi
Manaphy
Moltres
Munchlax
Piplup
Torchic
Weavile
Wobbuffet

 

[GregLombardi]

Again...I feel like the discussion on GAF is slightly misleading. I do not expect most of the pokemon to appear as playable characters, but his commentary leaves the door wide open. Keep that in mind.

 

[MrSaturn99]

No Groudon? Laaammmmmmeeeee

 

[ArcaneFreeze]

Pic of the day. Remember the video that introduced Greninja joining the battle? Every Pokémon that appeared in that video will make some kind of appearance in Super Smash Bros! By the way, here's one of the Pokémon that didn't make an appearance in that video--Meloetta. Its vocal attacks reflect off land forms, so they'll be especially effective in a closed environment.

Hmmm, is he hinting that theres other possible ways for them to show up other than just Pokeballs? Mewtwo playable confirmed.

 

[HawthorneKitty]

No Groudon? Laaammmmmmeeeee

Groudon as playable confirmed.

 

[IntelliHeath]

Hmmm, is he hinting that theres other possible ways for them to show up other than just Pokeballs? Mewtwo playable confirmed.

oh that meant people finally got what they want. Zoroark as playable character!?

It's possible that they might be background pokemon for specific stage or something like that; or completely trophies.

 

[JoeM86]

Hmmm, is he hinting that theres other possible ways for them to show up other than just Pokeballs? Mewtwo playable confirmed.

Maybe stage hazards like Ridley...

*run*

oh that meant people finally got what they want. Zoroark as playable character!?

It's possible that they might be background pokemon for specific stage or something like that; or completely trophies.

I had the same thought a few years back, so I made this in Pokédex 3D Pro

Was a rather nice mockup.

 

[BGBW]

I think I watched Nico Nico once and there was a single letter streaming constantly across the screen. Everyone was spamming it. I was alarmed and confused and had that moment in "There Will Be Blood" where the guy starts yelling, "I've abandoned my child! I've abandoned my child!" It was rough.

 

[theprodigy]

Lugia

edit: serebiiten

The proper term these days is "Greninja'd"

 

[Smiles and Cries]

Looks like Sakurai is forgetful. Someone make sure he remembers what game hes working on.

well he is secretly directing Pokken so forgive the man if he gets caught up sometimes

 

[jph139]

Of the unconfirmed Pokemon, the only non-Pokeball application that leaps to mind is Giratina as a stage hazard in a Distortion World stage. Which is pretty damn unlikely (but would be cool).

Or maybe some will show up in Pokefloats 2...?

 

[k_Reign]

Again...I feel like the discussion on GAF is slightly misleading. I do not expect most of the pokemon to appear as playable characters, but his commentary leaves the door wide open. Keep that in mind.

There is also the possibility that it was an unfortunate misunderstanding on the part of the person writing it...

 

[Qurupeke]

oh that meant people finally got what they want. Zoroark as playable character!?

It's possible that they might be background pokemon for specific stage or something like that; or completely trophies.

Interestingly enough, Zoroark would work far better like a pokeball pokemon. Illusions everywhere. Maybe something like changing the damage counter or even the stage. It has great potential.

 

[PreyingShark]

There is also the possibility that it was an unfortunate misunderstanding on the part of the person writing it...

Are you seriously trying to imply that Sakurai does not know the contents of his own game?

Sakurai's a troll though.

 

[BGBW]

Of the unconfirmed Pokemon, the only non-Pokeball application that leaps to mind is Giratina as a stage hazard in a Distortion World stage.?

Trophies?

 

[k_Reign]

Are you seriously trying to imply that Sakurai does not know the contents of his own game?

Sakurai's a troll though.

No no, I just hadn't considered that there would be something other than Pokeballs/Characters. I was thinking that Sakurai's comment would spawn whole new speculations and hype about which ones are playable, hahah.

 

[GregLombardi]

He is a master troll, I agree.

I am actually quite thankful that the delicate dance he has done for the last year is nearing an end. Once the 3DS game is released, we will know all characters.

 

[Shun]

Even better when Persona is involved.

 

[OricWindstar]

Man, I hope all these pokemon don't take up all the slots.

There are no "slots." It's all in your head.

Spoiler

/s

 

[theprodigy]

Are you seriously trying to imply that Sakurai does not know the contents of his own game?

Sakurai's a troll though.

This "Sakurai is a troll" thing has been getting way out of hand lately.

 

[Spinluck]

It's small because my site gets destroyed with bandwidth requests but there it is.

Looks like he just ripped the Brawl model, oh well.

 

[Makai]

Dat Mewtwo decomfirmation.

Haha.

It's probably a mistranslation. One of the Pokemon not in the trailer.

 

[PreyingShark]

This "Sakurai is a troll" thing has been getting way out of hand lately.

I'm calling him a troll solely because of the ZSS troll in the direct. I was very concerned for a moment there!

 

[GregLombardi]

This "Sakurai is a troll" thing has been getting way out of hand lately.

As the above poster pointed out...there have been moments when Sakurai has very very clearly trolled his audience. I don't think its an unreasonable, or negative statement per se.

 

[Makai]

This "Sakurai is a troll" thing has been getting way out of hand lately.

Did you watch the direct? lol. There is NO WAY he is not self aware.

 

[Jintor]

This "Sakurai is a troll" thing has been getting way out of hand lately.

 

[Qurupeke]

This "Sakurai is a troll" thing has been getting way out of hand lately.

I thought people overreacted but then I took a Sakurai directly to me.

 

[ArchedThunder]

Dat Mewtwo decomfirmation.

I'm not seeing one.

 

[k_Reign]

There is a difference between playfully teasing and being devious, though.

 

[GregLombardi]

There is a difference between playfully teasing and being devious, though.

The Palutena troll was about as devious as I've seen a developer be since Kojima and the metal gear solid controller trick.

 

[k_Reign]

The Palutena troll was about as devious as I've seen a developer be since Kojima and the metal gear solid controller trick.

I saw that more as "oh, it's Palutena! psych! You guys are so silly" to be honest, but maybe I'm the odd one out.

 

[Blizzard]

I saw that more as "oh, it's Palutena! psych! You guys are so silly" to be honest, but maybe I'm the odd one out.

That's the point though.

Zero Suit Samus was "I've removed her from the game! Lol, trolled, she's in."

Palutena was "You've been hoping not to have Palutena deconfirmed by a trophy, like your other favorites are deconfirmed by a trophy! Here's a Palutena trophy to deconfirm her! Lol, trolled, trophy not ACTUALLY Palutena."

 

[J@hranimo]

Ohhhh ok Sakurai

So the POTD is a vague phrasing of which pokemon will be in the game as pokeball pokes.

And instead of it being straight to the point, you know we'll discuss it for at least half a day

Which in turn helps us wait for the Digital Event tomorrow

I see you...

 

[Spinluck]

I'm not seeing one.

Because there isn't one.

 

[botty]

so ready for e3

 

[Negator]

Was rewatching the Megaman Smash reveal from last year's E3. I can't see them topping that with any new character reveals, it seems inconceivable.

 

[Qurupeke]

It's been a year.

 

[Neiteio]

Was rewatching the Megaman Smash reveal from last year's E3. I can't see them topping that with any new character reveals, it seems inconceivable.

Bayonetta

 

[KHlover]

The real troll here? Half of the Pokemon won't be in a Pokeball, they'll be background elements in Pokemon Stadium 3 and platforms in Pokefloats 2.

Cute how y'all were directly jumping to Pokeballs :3