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[Neiteio]

Groudon, Kyogre and Rayquaza are NOT on the list. You're thinking of that crazy list that had X and Y versions of Entei, a list that has already been proven false since it didn't include Mega Gardevoir, among other Pokemon.

The list we're talking about is a smaller list of renewed trademarks from earlier this year. Every Mega Evolution revealed so far was on that list. What's left is the following:

Pinsir
Jynx
Scizor
Houndoom
Heracross
Medicham
Banette
Latios
Latias

Now, there may be more beyond that list. But those are what was listed in the trademark group.

 

[Antiwhippy]

I mean, they're not the same as new Pokemon. But they are new, they do have different stats/abilities/types/designs. When you're starving, you'll call anything new

How are they less new than lickilicky.

 

[Deleted member 13876]

Groudon, Kyogre and Rayquaza are NOT on the list. You're thinking of that crazy list that had X and Y versions of Entei, a list that has already been proven false since it didn't include Mega Gardevoir, among other Pokemon.

The list we're talking about is a smaller list of renewed trademarks from earlier this year. Every Mega Evolution revealed so far was on that list. What's left is the following:

Pinsir
Jynx
Scizor
Houndoom
Heracross
Medicham
Banette
Latios
Latias

Now, there may be more beyond that list. But those are what was listed in the trademark group.

So far only Venusaur has a Mega and is not on that list.

 

[IWKYB]

Mega Pinsir? Bug type redeemed.

 

[Caladrius]

What horrors would the Mega Evolution of the best Rain abuser in Pokemon unleash upon the filthy plebians? Place your bets!

Drizzle is replaced by an ability that increases the strength of water type attacks and grants a swift swim boost regardless of weather condition.

 

[Atsumi]

Oh man, that Tyranitar. Unf.

 

[Neiteio]

I should be watching Football but I can't. Mesmerized by Mega Aggron and it's only a fucking balloon lol.

Speaking of football and Mega Aggron, he looks like a football player... if football players had bladed shoulder pads. Seriously, the guy looks like he could cleave through mountains with a shoulder tackle.

EDIT: I mean American football.

 

[HypnoDarkrai]

Charizard, Blastoise, Gengar, Kangaskhan, Pinsir, Jynx, Gyarados, Aerodactyl, Mewtwo, Ampharos, Scizor, Houndoom, Tyranitar, Heracross, Gardevoir, Absol, Medicham, Banette, Latias, Latios, Aggron, Abomasnow

Trademark list.

 

[Black-Wind]

It's annoying that Mega Evolutions are getting counted towards the Pokémon number when they don't feel like new Pokémon.

Whose counting them?

 

[Quest1]

I don't get all this backlash from mega evos. I really like them, both in design and concept. Maybe because I'm pretty satisfied with a lot of the new pokemon I don't feel like megas took any away. You guys can hate all you like, I like em.

Seriously, lack of MegaArcanine aside, this gen was made for me. I don't even have any of the bird trio currently, so them being the roamers works perfectly.

 

[ramyeon]

Found that video with the first 10 mins of gameplay. Not much happens, and it's all in German. Looks nice though.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZTuE9Nd274

 

[Azure J]

I don't get all this backlash from mega evos. I really like them, both in design and concept. Maybe because I'm pretty satisfied with a lot of the new pokemon I don't feel like megas took any away. You guys can hate all you like, I like em.

Seriously, lack of MegaArcanine aside, this gen was made for me. I don't even have any of the bird trio currently, so them being the roamers works perfectly.

Yeah, I pretty much feel the same. It's an interesting way of changing things up either in visual design or actual usage and (for me) the large majority of megas have been really good.

 

[Neiteio]

So far only Venusaur has a Mega and is not on that list.

Thanks for pointing that out. That means there's hope since the list, while apparently of Mega Evolutions, is not the complete list and there may be more Pokemon beyond it (as Venusaur proves).

Charizard, Blastoise, Gengar, Kangaskhan, Pinsir, Jynx, Gyarados, Aerodactyl, Mewtwo, Ampharos, Scizor, Houndoom, Tyranitar, Heracross, Gardevoir, Absol, Medicham, Banette, Latias, Latios, Aggron, Abomasnow

Of these, I most want to see Mega Pinsir, Mega Jynx and Mega Heracross. They deserve it.

 

[Demoncarnotaur]

Mega Tyranitar looks freaking awesome. Same with Aggron. Getting major Kaiju vibes from them..

Now we need a Mega that looks like a Jaeger, lol.

 

[Vermillion]

Ohhhhhh... Aggron...

 

[Antiwhippy]

Real talk, most of the mega evolutions so far are way better than the pre evos and evos of past gen Pokemon that they did in the past.

 

[HypnoDarkrai]

Thanks for pointing that out. That means there's hope since the list, while apparently of Mega Evolutions, is not the complete list and there may be more Pokemon beyond it (as Venusaur proves).


Of these, I most want to see Mega Pinsir, Mega Jynx and Mega Heracross. They deserve it.

Mega Jynx
+Sp Att
+Speed
Lovely Kiss then raise hell.

 

[Watch Da Birdie]

Mega Heracross and Mega Pinsir need to happen to make up for no Bugs.

Wait, were Mawile, Absol, Ampharos and Kagaskhan considered strong enough prior to their Mega Evolutions?

The Pokemon being prioritized for Mega Evolutions seem to fall into one of two camps:

1) A nostalgic, classic or well-loved Pokemon, which may very well be powerful already (I.E. Lucario, Blaziken, etc)

2) A weak Pokemon that hasn't been historically viable and has become overlooked (I.E. Mawile, Absol, Ampharos, etc)

For category #2, I'd -love- to see a Mega Luvdisc. I'm not even kidding. That Pokemon, of all Pokemon, just seems so inexplicably there. The same goes for Dunsparce and Qwilfish.

Where does Abomasnow fit into this?

Him and Snover are actually some of my favorite Gen IV Pokemon, and Mega Abomasnow is really neat...but he's not well-loved by any means nor that overlooked, he's just average.

 

[Caladrius]

Real talk, most of the mega evolutions so far are way better than the pre evos and evos of past gen Pokemon that they did in the past.

Wrong (and I like Megas)

Baby pokemon can go poop themselves though. If megas mean we never see any again I will be very happy.

 

[ffdgh]

Mega Heracross and Mega Pinsir need to happen to make up for no Bugs.



Where does Abomasnow fit into this?

Him and Snover are actually some of my favorite Gen IV Pokemon, and Mega Abomasnow is really neat...but he's not well-loved by any means nor that overlooked, he's just average.

Since they're the only ones with snow warning, that may count for something I guess.

 

[Weiner Whistle]

Why hasn't Yamask and Cofagrigus been confirmed for this game?? Egypt is on the same planet as France, so their presence should be guaranteed at this point!

 

[Macka]

I find it hard to believe that they would give a Mega Evolution to Tyranitar, the sand inducer, Abomasnow, the blizzard inducer...and then just ignore Ninetales/Politoed.

 

[Mik317]

If that list is based off of popularity...

Jynx is popular?

I thought she was one of the Pokemon people pointed to as a bad design?

 

[fredrancour]

Wrong (and I like Megas)

Baby pokemon can go poop themselves though. If megas mean we never see any again I will be very happy.

With how widely reviled the likes of magmortar, electivire, tangrowth, and licklicky were, it's understandable that he got carried away in dissing late-added evos.

A couple of those, togekiss especially, feel so old that I feel like they existed way sooner than they did.

 

[Antiwhippy]

Wrong (and I like Megas)

Baby pokemon can go poop themselves though. If megas mean we never see any again I will be very happy.

I did say most. I keep bringing him up but lickilicky ruined one of my favourite Pokemon. Rhyhyperior too.

Honestly I don't see how Megas don't count as new pokemons. They're just new evolutions put in a different context.

 

[HypnoDarkrai]

I find it hard to believe that they would give a Mega Evolution to Tyranitar, the sand inducer, Abomasnow, the blizzard inducer...and then just ignore Ninetales/Politoed.

Mega Charizard Y has Drought though.

 

[LX_Theo]

Found that video with the first 10 mins of gameplay. Not much happens, and it's all in German. Looks nice though.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZTuE9Nd274

Only watched the beginning of it, but... YOUR MOTHER HAS HER OWN BED NOW?! O.O

 

[Neiteio]

If that list is based off of popularity...

Jynx is popular?

I thought she was one of the Pokemon people pointed to as a bad design?

Mega Evolutions are for popular Pokemon, OR for Pokemon who are underused. Hence why Mawile, Absol, etc, are receiving Mega Evolutions. No one uses them in competitive play, but with Mega Evolutions they will gain a second wind.

Mega Heracross and Mega Pinsir need to happen to make up for no Bugs.

Where does Abomasnow fit into this?

Him and Snover are actually some of my favorite Gen IV Pokemon, and Mega Abomasnow is really neat...but he's not well-loved by any means nor that overlooked, he's just average.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I was under the impression Abomasnow is hardly used in competitive play due to his 4X fire weakness. A weakness his Mega retains, but with a massive stat boost to help weather enemy attacks.

 

[IWKYB]

Also stealth stones.

 

[MrSaturn99]

MEGA AGGRON EEEYEEEEESSSSSS

TIME FOR MAH FOSHEEZY TO MAKE A COMEBACK

 

[everyday math]

Only watched the beginning of it, but... YOUR MOTHER HAS HER OWN BED NOW?! O.O

Game changer.

Always thought she slept on the table.

 

[Macka]

Gen IV copped a lot of shit for bad evolutions...but even though there were a few bad ones (Lickilicky, Magmortar), there were several fantastic ones.

 

[Pudge]

I did say most. I keep bringing him up but lickilicky ruined one of my favourite Pokemon. Rhyhyperior too.

Honestly I don't see how Megas don't count as new pokemons. They're just new evolutions put in a different context.

Is LickyLicky going to have to cut somebody?

 

[Dryk]

Wrong (and I like Megas)

Baby pokemon can go poop themselves though. If megas mean we never see any again I will be very happy.

No Froslass?

Baby Pokemon have potential if more of them were used like Wynaut. As it is they're just useless additions especially considering that you have to go out of your way to get most of them.

With how widely reviled the likes of magmortar, electivire, tangrowth, and licklicky were, it's understandable that he got carried away in dissing late-added evos.

Electivire's okay...

 

[LX_Theo]

Gen IV copped a lot of shit for bad evolutions...but even though there were a few bad ones (Lickilicky, Magmortar), there were several fantastic ones.

2 I like. 4 that are okay. 4 I dislike.

 

[Kemal86]

Was kind of hoping we'd get a Mega Snorlax based on the super old fan art of him with the sword and shield from back before Gold and Silver came out

Edit: also Mammoswine, love that guy.

 

[ffdgh]

Also stealth stones.

Speaking of stealth rock, I wonder did GF finally do the right thing and nerf them.

 

[Caladrius]

No Froslass?

I forgot. Frosslass is infinitely better than Glalie

Baby Pokemon have potential if more of them were used like Wynaut. As it is they're just useless additions especially considering that you have to go out of your way to get most of them.

And frankly if they wanted to give them new moves that badly they could just skip the middleman and retcon the movesets or their egg moves to include what they wanted.

 

[Antiwhippy]

Honestly, if baby Pokemon's count as new entries I'd say mega evos count too.

 

[entremet]

Gen IV copped a lot of shit for bad evolutions...but even though there were a few bad ones (Lickilicky, Magmortar), there were several fantastic ones.

These were great evolutions.

 

[DeviousAngel]

Charizard, Blastoise, Gengar, Kangaskhan, Pinsir, Jynx, Gyarados, Aerodactyl, Mewtwo, Ampharos, Scizor, Houndoom, Tyranitar, Heracross, Gardevoir, Absol, Medicham, Banette, Latias, Latios, Aggron, Abomasnow

Trademark list.

The thought of mega scizor has me strangely aroused...

 

[Teknoman]

I've always thought Magmortar looked pretty cool.

 

[Neiteio]

MEGA AGGRON EEEYEEEEESSSSSS

TIME FOR MAH FOSHEEZY TO MAKE A COMEBACK

Yesssssssss!

I just pictured my boy Aggron going, "THIS AIN'T EVEN MY FINAL FORM," and then Mega Evolving into Super Shredder.

Awww yiss

 

[trixx]

Wrong (and I like Megas)

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Baby pokemon can go poop themselves though. If megas mean we never see any again I will be very happy.

I like Togekiss one of my favourite pokemon to use in Soul Silver but honestly using it is like using a dragon or fighting pokemon in previous gens- a bitch move

 

[jelmerjt]

I need to know if Scyther is catchable in X or Y I want a Scizor.

 

[Neiteio]

The thought of mega scizor has me strangely aroused...

Massive red shears... Or maybe chainsaw hands?

 

[Sorian]

Was kind of hoping we'd get a Mega Snorlax based on the super old fan art of him with the sword and shield from back before Gold and Silver came out

Edit: also Mammoswine, love that guy.

Special ability? Pokeflute no longer wakes him up.

 

[AnkiRendan]

I like Togekiss one of my favourite pokemon to use in Soul Silver but honestly using it is like using a dragon or fighting pokemon in previous gens- a bitch move

Uhh...I'm sorry, what?

 

[IWKYB]

The thought of mega scizor has me strangely aroused...

Mega scizoring...lol. Scizor is the best pkmn name ever.

 

[Supermanisdead]

omg mega charizard x. omg.