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[Croc]

Chespin is the new Chespin

 

[Grakl]

Why do the recent Basic starter pokemon look chibified. Look at Bulbasaur, that still looks like something you don't want to fuck with while remaining cute. Gen 1 and I guess Gen 2 they seemed to have bigger bodies minus cindaquil.

Nah, every gen seems pretty chibi-ish. Charmander clearly has a huge head.

 

[Mr. Matthew]

I spotted a Magikarp. Can't wait to see Gyarados destroying everything in 3D.

 

[Rubius]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jR-jNqpAFuw

 

[Aaron Strife]

Chespin is the new Pikachu BOOM

Will probably be the starter Ash uses in the next anime.

 

[Grakl]

Best starters:

Chespin, Charmander, Totodile.

 

[Kjellson]

Am I the only one who can't decide what starter is the best? I like them all.

 

[Deified Data]

This post made me incredibly sad because of how true it is. Especially this year. Mass Effect 3, Diablo III, and Hitman: Absolution never had a chance.

This is Pokemon, however. We know exactly what we're getting and it's exactly what we want - more of the same in a gussied-up package. They've been selling games with this strategy for years, and it works.

 

[Knux-Future]

These are the best overall all (meaning all 3) starters since Gen 2, IMO.

 

[Slamtastic]

I just realized:

6 gens = you can make an all type themed starter team (if they're all in the game).

 

[Deified Data]

Am I the only one who sees Froakie's collar as foam?

 

[ffdgh]

Hmm....charmander, totodile and tie between snivy and chespin for me.

 

[Dion Blaster]

Nah, every gen seems pretty chibi-ish. Charmander clearly has a huge head.

Yeah good point. Not saying it's bad, just noticed that a lot of them seem to have microscopic bodies when that chart got posted. I love the new water starter.

 

[Sandfox]

This is Pokemon, however. We know exactly what we're getting and it's exactly what we want - more of the same in a gussied-up package. They've been selling games with this strategy for years, and it works.

In all honesty I think it would hurt the series if they tried to significantly change up the gameplay or something to that effect.

 

[OMT]

Am I the only one who sees Froakie's collar as foam?

No, the French name (combining "grenouille" with "mousse") gives it away completely

 

[Neo Child]

best pokemon confirmed

 

[GiantEnemyGoomba]

Mudkip, Cyndaquil and Snivy are my favorites.

I'm really like this group though, as well as the legendaries. I have a feeling Fennekin is going to have an awesome line.

 

[Qurupeke]

I'm actually shocked at how well the starters are designed this gen (except for that neopet thing in the middle). They easily beat out most of the other starters.

They stand out, because of their color. But yeah, they're awesome.

Fennekin>Chespin> Froakie for me.

 

[upandaway]

I just realized:

6 gens = you can make an all type themed starter team (if they're all in the game).

I wonder which will win in a 3-way tourney setup..

Hmmm.

 

[Wichu]

I just realized:

6 gens = you can make an all type themed starter team (if they're all in the game).

I think I can tolerate Froakie and Totodile enough to do this. Sucks if you're a Fire-type fan, though - hope you like Fire/Fighting!

 

[Trigger]

Am I the only one who sees Froakie's collar as foam?

No.

 

[LiQuid!]

All time starter ranking!

Grass:
Bulbasaur > Snivy > Treecko > Turtwig > Chespin > Bayleef

Fire:
Chimchar > Charmander > Torchic > Fennekin > Cyndaquil > Tepig

Water:
Froakie > Totodile > Squirtle > Piplup > Oshawatt > Mudkip

Kinda weird but when I first saw them I really liked all 3 of the new starters but the more I look at them compared to all the rest they actually started to rank lower and lower.

 

[Salsa]

gonna name my chespin chest pain

 

[chrono01]

I always go with the Grass starters in Pokemon, so considering how amazing Chespin is looking, I'll definitely follow the trend with Pokemon X/Y.

Of course, I'll do what I always do and purchase both X/Y to trade for all of the starters as well as exclusive Pokemon/Legendaries, but even still, Chespin will be the starter I choose initially.

 

[Deified Data]

In all honesty I think it would hurt the series if they tried to significantly change up the gameplay or something to that effect.

I agree. People say they want to mix-up the old formula until it actually happens. Pokemon's formula is tried and true. There are ways to better optimize the experience, of course, and always room for graphical improvement. But personally I hope X/Y play pretty much like the old games.

 

[Pachimari]

What is the name of the water Pokèmon of Gen II?

 

[chrono01]

What is the name of the water Pokèmon of Gen II?

Totodile.

 

[Moral Panic]

I don't know ho people like Chespin. Looks way overdesigned for me. How many different colours does he have - Green back, light brown body, dark brown arms, white feet, orange tail. Not to mention the flairs on his head, the weird thing he's got going on with his feet and his facial tribal markings.

Whereas Fennec has a clear and communicatable design, which I greatly prefer.

 

[Grakl]

I'll rank as well.

Grass:
Chespin > Bulbasaur > Turtwig > Snivy > Treecko > Bayleef

Fire:
Charmander > Cyndaquil > Tepig > Torchic > Fennekin > Chimchar

Water:
Totodile > Froakie > Squirtle > Oshawatt > Mudkip > Piplup

 

[flippedb]

What is the name of the water Pokèmon of Gen II?

Totodile.

 

[Trigger]

All time starter ranking!

Grass:
Bulbasaur > Snivy > Treecko > Turtwig > Chespin > Bayleef

Fire:
Chimchar > Charmander > Torchic > Fennekin > Cyndaquil > Tepig

Water:
Froakie > Totodile > Squirtle > Piplup > Oshawatt > Mudkip

Kinda weird but when I first saw them I really liked all 3 of the new starters but the more I look at them compared to all the rest they actually started to rank lower and lower.

Froakie above Piplup? Chimchar above Charmander and Cyndaquil? Terrible.

 

[Drago]

What is the name of the water Pokèmon of Gen II?

Totodile

aka Best Starter

 

[Pachimari]

Totodile.

Thanks.

I guess for me it'll be Snivy, Tepig and Totodile for now.

I really like Chespin, Bulbasaur, Charmander and the fire pokemon of Gen II, Cyndaquil?

 

[hiryu64]

Not sure if posted here, but saw this on 4chan:

This is a wyvern (Y-vern):

The wyvern (and its 'cousin' the four-legged dragon) is a frequent heraldic device on British coats of arms and flags, and a fairly popular commercial logo or mascot as well, especially in Wales and what was once the West Country Kingdom of Wessex, but also farther afield in Herefordshire and Worcestershire, as the rivers Wye and Severn run through Hereford and Worcester respectively.

European region confirmed?

This is a chital:

The chital or cheetal (Axis axis),[2] also known as chital deer, spotted deer or axis deer is a deer which commonly inhabits wooded regions of Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, and in small numbers in Pakistan.

Binomial name "Axis axis". Perhaps a reference to an X-Y axis?

EDIT:

Also, the [Greek] letter "chi" looks like this - X

Also, the name for Y in many European languages literally translates into "Greek I"

Perhaps it will be Paris + Mediterranean coast?

 

[Qurupeke]

All time starter ranking!

Grass:
Bulbasaur > Snivy > Treecko > Turtwig > Chespin > Bayleef

Fire:
Chimchar > Charmander > Torchic > Fennekin > Cyndaquil > Tepig

Water:
Froakie > Totodile > Squirtle > Piplup > Oshawatt > Mudkip

Kinda weird but when I first saw them I really liked all 3 of the new starters but the more I look at them compared to all the rest they actually started to rank lower and lower.

Grass:
Snivy > Treecko > Chespin > Bulbasaur > Turtwig > Chikorita

Fire:
Fennekin > Charmander > Torchic > Cyndaquil > Tepig > Chimchar

Water:
Mudkip > Totodile > Froakie > Oshawott > Piplup > Squirtle

I think they're actually very good.

 

[OMT]

Not sure if posted here, but saw this on 4chan:

This is a wyvern (Y-vern):


European region confirmed?

This is a chital:


Binomial name "Axis axis". Perhaps a reference to an X-Y axis?

Also, the letter "chi" looks like this - X

 

[Wichu]

I don't know ho people like Chespin. Looks way overdesigned for me. How many different colours does he have - Green back, light brown body, dark brown arms, white feet, orange tail. Not to mention the flairs on his head, the weird thing he's got going on with his feet and his facial tribal markings.

Whereas fennec has a clair and communicatable design, which I greatly prefer.

Looks like Chespin is this gen's Oshawott.

imokaywiththat.jpg

 

[Rekubot]

I'm actually shocked at how well the starters are designed this gen (except for that neopet thing in the middle). They easily beat out most of the other starters.

Gen 1 > 2 = 4 > 5 = 6 > 3

I'm sure you will all agree.

I just realized:

6 gens = you can make an all type themed starter team (if they're all in the game).

Okay, this is cool. All water for me.

 

[Pachimari]

I also really like the Y legendary, it's bad ass but I'm probably going with Pokèmon X because of the name alone.

 

[Mr. Fix]

Not sure if posted here, but saw this on 4chan:

This is a wyvern (Y-vern):


European region confirmed?

This is a chital:


Binomial name "Axis axis". Perhaps a reference to an X-Y axis?

Also, the letter "chi" looks like this - X

Nice catch.

 

[Clairvoyance]

Grass:
Bulbasaur > Treecko > Chespin > Snivy > Turtwig > Chikorita

Fire:
Charmander > Fennekin > Cyndaquil > Torchic > Tepig = Chimchar

Water:
Totodile = Piplup = Oshawatt > Froakie = Squirtle > Mudkip

 

[789shadow]

By the way, totally going for Pokemon Y for the legendary.

 

[Salsa]

I like that both legendaries are vastly different

kinda missed that

 

[IceDoesntHelp]

Gen 1 > 2 = 4 > 5 = 6 > 3

I'm sure you will all agree.

Nope.
Gen 2 > 1 = 3 > 6 > 5 >>>>>>>>>> 4

 

[RM8]

Grass:
Chikorita > Treecko > Snivy > Bulbasaur > Chespin > Turtwig (I love them all, though)

Fire:
Torchic > Cyndaquil > Fennekin > Charmander > Tepig > Chimchar

Water:
Squirtle > Piplup > Froakie > Oshawott > Mudkip > Totodile

 

[Halfmunch]

Can't wait!

 

[MegaKungFuRadio]

I'm actually shocked at how well the starters are designed this gen (except for that neopet thing in the middle). They easily beat out most of the other starters.

Looking at this image, Gen IV looks fairly strong across the board, at least for the initial forms. May even be better than Gen I, if you try to factor out nostalgia. I was never a fan of Gen II designs, so maybe I was a "NEW POKEMON ARE UGLY" curmudgeon in middle school.

I'll do a stupid rank, since I'm doing it in my head right now anyway:

Grass: Turtwig, Snivy, Bulbasaur, Treecko, Chikorita, Chespin
Fire: Charmander (FOR LIFE), Torchic, Chimchar, Fennekin, Tepig, Cyndaquil (FU!)
Water: Squirtle (because, Blastoise), Totodile, Piplup, Froakie, Mudkip, Oshawott

 

[Drago]

By the way, totally going for Pokemon Y for the legendary.

Gonna have to agree. I hate both of them but the Y bird is miles ahead of light show deer blades for me

Just hope that version has the better exclusives to it

 

[Tempy]

Also, the letter "chi" looks like this - X

For those who don't know, he means the Greek letter "chi"

 

[upandaway]

By the way, totally going for Pokemon Y for the legendary.

Gonna have to see them on the cover first, but I always pick the version for the legendary I like most.