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[Mortemis]

Holy fuck.

I'm actually liking the mega design. Wondering why Rayquaza got a mega instead of whatever Kyogre and Groudon got.

 

[SerTapTap]

I really doubt the primals will function much differently to megas anyways.

Is that confirmed? Figured it'd be more like the simple form-changing introduced in gen 4. Hold item > Form is far less limiting than Hold item > Activate and get boosted stats NEXT turn > Also disable all your teammates from doing the same > Form

 

[Hatchtag]

Easily my favorite Mega in ORAS so far. Its up there with Mewtwo Y for me. They really did a good job with this one.

 

[MiguelMexMIstery]

Looks so crazy. Love it.

 

[Tiamant]

The search for the counter of inevitable M-Rayquaza begins.

Oh, wait, Weavile is probably still going to kick its ass.

 

[PreyingShark]

Finally a good mega design.

Hey now, Mega Flygon's design is amazing!

...Well, that's what my heart says. ;_;

 

[L~A]

Screenshots there: http://minus.com/mksDdFGX2H6BV

 

[Leafhopper]

I give Mega Ampharos a pass because of that fabulous hair xD

It's powerful

 

[Aaronrules380]

Is that confirmed? Figured it'd be more like the simple form-changing introduced in gen 4

All things point to them being nearly identically functionally. The animations are super similar, they both change in battle, and they keep talking about "what is the connection between primal reversion and mega evolution?". I'm fairly confident it'll end up having maybe one minor difference at most, but still be pretty much identical to megas functionally, given that the distinction seems more story based

 

[Hatchtag]

The search for the counter of inevitable M-Rayquaza begins.

Oh, wait, Weavile is probably still going to kick its ass.

Mega Regice, if it becomes a thing, has potential to do a decent job against it.

 

[Snacks the sober sea lion]

Looks better than regular Rayquaza. The head for certain, at least.

 

[iFirez]

Holy fuck.

I'm actually liking the mega design. Wondering why Rayquaza got a mega instead of whatever Kyogre and Groudon got.

Exactly, it's odd that these three are the 'Weather Trio' yet only two of them yet 'Primal Reversions' and then one of them gets a 'Mega Evolution'. It's an odd turn of events, maybe this means we could see a Primal Rayquaza and/or Mega Kyogre and Groudon in the future too. Having two alternative forms/evolutions isn't unheard of, look at Charizard for example... heyo lets wait and see.

 

[-Horizon-]

Hey now, Mega Flygon's design is amazing!

...Well, that's what my heart says. ;_;

I mean if Salamence can get a stupid looking bat plane mega form, I'd be disappointed if Game Freak doesn't give Flygon something.

It's powerful

lol should've seen that one coming

 

[Aaronrules380]

Exactly, it's odd that these three are the 'Weather Trio' yet only two of them yet 'Primal Reversions' and then one of them gets a 'Mega Evolution'. It's an odd turn of events, maybe this means we could see a Primal Rayquaza and/or Mega Kyogre and Groudon in the future too. Having two alternative forms/evolutions isn't unheard of, look at Charizard for example... heyo lets wait and see.

The website is specifically pointing out that its getting a mega instead of a primal as something that will be explained in the story

 

[iFirez]

Is this the first time we're getting a new Pokemon announcement/Mega without a piece of official artwork? There's no Sugimori art in sight for Mega Rayquaza at all.

 

[Curry-Hakase]

Do we know whether or not if these new weather abilites from the Primals and Mega Rayquaza last indefinitely?
I wonder if Delta Stream halves Stealth Rock damage too. I'm kind of excited for a more viable Ho-oh and perhaps even a Flying Arceus with no weaknesses!

 

[Brawly Likes to Brawl]

That ability sounds awesome, I bet it will pair well with my Gliscor.

 

[JoeM86]

Is this the first time we're getting a new Pokemon announcement/Mega without a piece of official artwork? There's no Sugimori art in sight for Mega Rayquaza at all.

Nope.

Happened for Mega Kangaskhan. Didn't get the art until after launch. Happened at first for Mega Sableye. We didn't get the artwork for that one until a couple weeks later.

 

[Aaronrules380]

Do we know whether or not if these new weather abilites from the Primals and Mega Rayquaza last indefinitely?
I wonder if Delta Stream halves Stealth Rock damage too. I'm kind of excited for a more viable Ho-oh and perhaps even a Flying Arceus with no weaknesses!

Indefinitely as long as the pokemon who summoned them is in battle (unless one of the other two switches or primal/mega evolves afterwards. Weather immediately reverts if they switch out though

 

[darkmagus]

I like this Mega-Evolution a lot!!

 

[Hatchtag]

Do we know whether or not if these new weather abilites from the Primals and Mega Rayquaza last indefinitely?
I wonder if Delta Stream halves Stealth Rock damage too. I'm kind of excited for a more viable Ho-oh and perhaps even a Flying Arceus with no weaknesses!

Possonly halfing Stealth Rock? GameFreak, my dick can only get so erect.

 

[tim_pkmn89]

Exactly, it's odd that these three are the 'Weather Trio' yet only two of them yet 'Primal Reversions' and then one of them gets a 'Mega Evolution'. It's an odd turn of events, maybe this means we could see a Primal Rayquaza and/or Mega Kyogre and Groudon in the future too. Having two alternative forms/evolutions isn't unheard of, look at Charizard for example... heyo lets wait and see.

I saw a lot of discussion expecting it. Rayquaza is still different than the other two.

 

[Soma]

wow that looks great!

can't wait to see his shiny variant of this

 

[iFirez]

Nope.

Happened for Mega Kangaskhan. Didn't get the art until after launch. Happened at first for Mega Sableye. We didn't get the artwork for that one until a couple weeks later.

Ahhh, thanks for clarifying Joe. I do love seeing the main artwork for these though so it's a shame we don't see it for such an awesome mega design.

 

[Curry-Hakase]

Indefinitely as long as the pokemon who summoned them is in battle (unless one of the other two switches or primal/mega evolves afterwards. Weather immediately reverts if they switch out though

WELP there goes my theory team lol

 

[L~A]

Exactly, it's odd that these three are the 'Weather Trio' yet only two of them yet 'Primal Reversions' and then one of them gets a 'Mega Evolution'. It's an odd turn of events, maybe this means we could see a Primal Rayquaza and/or Mega Kyogre and Groudon in the future too. Having two alternative forms/evolutions isn't unheard of, look at Charizard for example... heyo lets wait and see.

I don't think it's odd, it's probably related to the story.

Rayquaza is basically the Pokémon who stopped the other two in their rampage, makes sense that he'd get a Mega-Evolution versus the "less evolved" Primal forms.

 

[JoeM86]

Ahhh, thanks for clarifying Joe. I do love seeing the main artwork for these though so it's a shame we don't see it for such an awesome mega design.

Speak to me next weekend

 

[MrSaturn99]

Rad as hell

 

[ZeroX03]

Have they said how these Mega's will work when interacting with X and Y versions? Are they going to patch them into X and Y or will they not be able to be used when battling someone with X/Y?

I'm really interested in this too. Will be interesting to see what direction Game Freak takes.

 

[impetuous_silly]

I wonder what the catch is. Probably has something to do with the manner in which you mega evolve it like was said.

 

[Aaronrules380]

I don't think it's odd, it's probably related to the story.

Rayquaza is basically the Pokémon who stopped the other two in their rampage, makes sense that he'd get a Mega-Evolution versus the "less evolved" Primal forms.

Yep. Website pretty much confirms this. Also says Rayquaza has a unique way of mega evolving, but that's probably just being able to do it without a trainer (so it could mega evolve when you try to catch it)

 

[Aaronrules380]

I wonder what the catch is. Probably has something to do with the manner in which you mega evolve it like was said.

The catch is that it's going to be banned in any sort of competitive scene besides ubers, so nobody will use it anyways. The unique way of megaevolving is probably just doing it without a trainer

 

[DaBoss]

Does it no longer have a lower jaw?

 

[Azure J]

Ray was always one of my favorite legendaries. Really excited to see more.

 

[JoeM86]

It was a primal age, early in the world's history... The natural world was overflowing with energy. That energy granted Groudon and Kyogre an overwhelming power. Seeking ever more of that energy for themselves, the two clashed again and again, and their battles cast the people and Pokémon of Hoenn into great danger. Brimming with the overwhelming power granted by the energy of nature, this transformation was named by later people "Primal Reversion." And the people called their tormentors Primal Groudon and Primal Kyogre.

One Pokémon looked down upon this battle from the sky above. The Pokémon that dances in the heavens: Rayquaza. Rayquaza is venerated by the people of Hoenn as their protector and savior. When Primal Groudon and Primal Kyogre had battled for 20 dawns and 20 nights, the world began to lose its natural balance and tilt toward destruction. The people, unable to endure any more, cried out to their mighty savior Rayquaza before a great stone that shone with rainbow brilliance. And a change came upon Rayquaza, weaving in the sky above Primal Groudon and Primal Kyogre. Suffused in brilliant light, its body began to transform visibly. And then...

 

[Paradise Brunch]

mega rayquaza's design reminds me of steelix (especially the jaw)

 

[Aaronrules380]

It was a primal age, early in the world's history... The natural world was overflowing with energy. That energy granted Groudon and Kyogre an overwhelming power. Seeking ever more of that energy for themselves, the two clashed again and again, and their battles cast the people and Pokémon of Hoenn into great danger. Brimming with the overwhelming power granted by the energy of nature, this transformation was named by later people "Primal Reversion." And the people called their tormentors Primal Groudon and Primal Kyogre.

One Pokémon looked down upon this battle from the sky above. The Pokémon that dances in the heavens: Rayquaza. Rayquaza is venerated by the people of Hoenn as their protector and savior. When Primal Groudon and Primal Kyogre had battled for 20 dawns and 20 nights, the world began to lose its natural balance and tilt toward destruction. The people, unable to endure any more, cried out to their mighty savior Rayquaza before a great stone that shone with rainbow brilliance. And a change came upon Rayquaza, weaving in the sky above Primal Groudon and Primal Kyogre. Suffused in brilliant light, its body began to transform visibly. And then...

This is from the website for those wondering

 

[Mr. Fix]

I like the design.

Does it no longer have a lower jaw?

It looks like it's split.

 

[Rigalo]

I'm wondering how many more megas will be in ORAS? Will Corocoro reveal more? Surely they'll leave some unannounced for the actual release, yeah?

I know we've already had quite a few.

 

[-Horizon-]

It was a primal age, early in the world's history... The natural world was overflowing with energy. That energy granted Groudon and Kyogre an overwhelming power. Seeking ever more of that energy for themselves, the two clashed again and again, and their battles cast the people and Pokémon of Hoenn into great danger. Brimming with the overwhelming power granted by the energy of nature, this transformation was named by later people "Primal Reversion." And the people called their tormentors Primal Groudon and Primal Kyogre.

One Pokémon looked down upon this battle from the sky above. The Pokémon that dances in the heavens: Rayquaza. Rayquaza is venerated by the people of Hoenn as their protector and savior. When Primal Groudon and Primal Kyogre had battled for 20 dawns and 20 nights, the world began to lose its natural balance and tilt toward destruction. The people, unable to endure any more, cried out to their mighty savior Rayquaza before a great stone that shone with rainbow brilliance. And a change came upon Rayquaza, weaving in the sky above Primal Groudon and Primal Kyogre. Suffused in brilliant light, its body began to transform visibly. And then...

Is this cano-

This is from the website for those wondering

Yep, it is canon.

 

[Yaphett Kotto]

I like the design.


It looks like it's split.

No, he has some retarded mandibles going on and he still has an intact mouth. He just leaves it closed instead of open now, which is an odd change.

 

[Kansoku]

If it wasn't for this stupid jaw thing it would be a great design =/

 

[Jeff Vader]

Is it November yet?

 

[SilverLunar]

If it wasn't for this stupid jaw thing it would be a great design =/

I am not sure what people are confused about in his mouth design?
He has tusks, thats it, everything else is intact.

looks pretty awesome to me.

 

[Leafhopper]

Oh I see why people are saying Mega Flygon confirmed now.

Let's hope!

 

[Neo Child]

Oh I see why people are saying Mega Flygon confirmed now.

Let's hope!

mega salamence having a mega sort of confirms it yknow.

but also that picture.

 

[Leafhopper]

mega salamence having a mega sort of confirms it yknow.

but also that picture.

Well I mean they could have just played Favs with Salamence for all I know but you are right. But yes this picture makes me confident it will happen.

 

[Cloud Strife]

Looks pretty badass tbh, all I need is Flygon now.

 

[Koppai]

Looks awesome

 

[Neiteio]

AWESOME! Love the tusks with the laser-whips tapering off of them. :-D

We need official Sugimori art, though. Someone forget to hit the upload button at the English site?