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Ranting & Raving!
The Leak: Now I'm going to give GF credit for trying. On the surface they scrubbed anything not relating to the demo which is good to see. Of course, they didn't learn their lesson from bathroom cleaning commercials: you also got to scrub below the surface. I don't know where these images came from, they had to be hidden somewhere that they weren't easily accessed/would be called upon often, but still GF did mess up by not checking all the image files. And if they did assign someone to do that, well the joke "someone is getting fired" probably isn't going to be a joke for them. Still, I just hope this doesn't make them not want to do demos anymore. They tried and being this is their second time doing this mistakes I think are still acceptable (as long as they learn from it).
I'll comment on the leaked new Pokemon later once I get more of my thoughts together.
Demo Stats: So looks like the only Pokemon's stats we know for certain is Ash-Greninja. I do like how they changed around the stat of the Pokemon in the demo, shows they are really trying to keep things a secret (unfortunately it didn't pan out as they hoped). As for Ash-Greninja, it getting a 110+ BST boost and a buff to Water Shuriken (which has been made into a Special attack) does make it a bit more than a glorified Mega Evolution. Still, even if you gave it a Life Orb I think people would still want Protean Greninja for it has more tricks and probably a better chance of surviving. Shame about the nature though I guess they didn't want to sacrifice a stat/let it naturally show its power increase.
New Moves: I agree that these moves certainly seem like Signature Moves (or exist to provide a Signature Ability). Psychic Terrain, while probably not a Signature Move, probably exists so that the Psychic-type Guardian Deity's Signature Move can summon Psychic Terrain, similar to Tapu Koko's summoning Electric Terrain.
The other Moves do seem for the Starters Final Evo:
New Moves: I agree that these moves certainly seem like Signature Moves (or exist to provide a Signature Ability). Psychic Terrain, while probably not a Signature Move, probably exists so that the Psychic-type Guardian Deity's Signature Move can summon Psychic Terrain, similar to Tapu Koko's summoning Electric Terrain.
The other Moves do seem for the Starters Final Evo:
- Laser Focus for Rowlet3, being its an archer. Super Focus Energy, this could be quite devastating depending on what moves Rowlet3 learns, maybe not for its STABs but for any coverage.
- Throat Chop for Litten3, being a heel wrestler. The name sounds like a Dark-type move (and would be surprised if it didn't do any damage considering your crushing your opponent's throat). A 2-turn Soundproof, if Litten3 is Fire/Dark this would be helpful in stopping Pixilate/Aerilate Normal-type sound moves, also Heal Bell for supporters.
- Aurora Veil for Popplio3, because... its a Water/Fairy-type (I'm sure it's description will justify it? This could make Popplio3 a good supporter, especially if it got good bulk. high defenses & HP, Aqua Ring and maybe another healing move, gimmicky sound moves like Heal Bell & Sing, and now Light Screen + Reflect in one. Might be better off in Doubles/Triples/Rotation.
Alolan Pokemon: Going to talk about Alolan Dugtrio in the actual Demo thread since it was meant to be included. As for the other leaked Alolan Pokemon:
Ash-Pikachu:
Cute though makes me wonder what part it plays. Also I kind of wanted my player to be wearing the hats, not Pikachu. But hey, we got original series Ash hat so can't complain.
- Alolan Diglett: Not sure why they showed us Alolan Dugtrio first. Wouldn't it make sense to show Alolan Diglett first due to the only thing different about it is a few strands of hair? It would make us curious about where GF was going with this. Showing us Dugtrio first but keeping Diglett a secret is kind of pointless, you showed us the punchline already. Heck, if you kept Diglett normal I don't think anyone would raise an eyebrow.
- Alolan Persian: Okay, I'm guessing since its been lavished over it gained weight? I really have nothing to say, it looks like a fake. Though would be funny if the drastic appearance change made people abandon their now evolved Meowth since it no longer looks refined as it once did.
- Alolan Geodude Family: More hair growing? Well you could say they may have come magnetic and that's metal shavings on their body just like with Probopass. It does look like at least they change their Ground-typing to either Steel- or Electric-type.
Ash-Pikachu:
Cute though makes me wonder what part it plays. Also I kind of wanted my player to be wearing the hats, not Pikachu. But hey, we got original series Ash hat so can't complain.
I'll comment on the leaked new Pokemon later once I get more of my thoughts together.