[Icannot]

at them shoehorning in the Z into this game.

[Sky Engineer]

Popplio Oricorio (Sensu Style) and ice vulpix, lord my team is so gay

[BlooRiverAnimal]

Originally posted by !Blue!

That new dark skinned daddy tho

I noticed that. Representation is key. Gamefreak is so woke.

[RihannaRTT]

Alola is surrounded by the sea. It has a diverse ecology made up of Pokémon that have lived as natives of the Alola region for generations, along with Pokémon that have more recently arrived in Alola from other regions.

In Alola, humans and Pokémon coexist in a very close relationship, and a culture has developed that is different from other regions.

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The Island Challenge
One aspect of the unique culture that has developed in the Alola region is the island challenge, an adventurous rite that involves traveling through each of the four islands. This event helps young people grow into fine Pokémon Trainers. As the main character of Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon, you yourself are destined to attempt this island challenge.

Island Challenge Trials
To complete the island challenge, young trial-goers must overcome the trials in store on each of the four islands. These trials are not limited to battling with Pokémon. They take a variety of forms, such as finding items or completing tests of knowledge. You will not be able to accomplish them with ordinary methods!

Totem Pokémon
At the end of each trial, a mighty Pokémon known as a Totem Pokémon will be waiting. A Totem Pokémon is much larger than others of its species, and its body is enveloped in a special aura.

Sophisticated Combos in SOS Battles
When Totem Pokémon battle, they summon ally Pokémon to join them. With the support of these allies, the Totem Pokémon become even more powerful. And it seems that Pokémon other than Totem Pokémon sometimes call on allies to aid them.

Grand Trials
The final trial on each island is called the grand trial. It is a Pokémon battle against the kahuna who leads that island. If a trial-goer succeeds in clearing this grand trial, he or she will be publicly recognized as having cleared all of the island’s trials and can move on to the next island.

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[MaryJaneHolland]

The chinese leak was ****ing real

[Sorbet]

I wonder if the Alola forms mean we won't be able to use their normal forms in Sun and Moon OR if there's gonna be some sort of other region where we can use the normal forms?

Wasn't there an Alola dex and some other dex?

[J-esper]

These new types give a fresh feel. I mean even if the amount of newly introduced pokemon is lower, we can look forward to completely new versions of old mons, that also could give them a complete different potential.
It's really clever.

[eddytws]

omg the z moves slay so much

[Kinuotose]

OMG Alola Ninetales is a NUCLEAR WEAPON against dragon types

[Lexiel]

I'm so happy I stan talent, Mermaid Popplio is the best

[BlooRiverAnimal]

Originally posted by RihannaRTT

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Hmm, I hope these trails put us to WORK since they're getting rid of gyms.

[RihannaRTT]

Trial Captains
Each trial has a captain, whose role is to provide guidance to trial-goers. All of the captains are Trainers who undertook trials in their own island challenge a few years earlier.
Lana is a captain who is an expert with Water-type Pokémon. She is dedicated to her family and is a reliable older sister who watches over her younger sisters.
Captain Mallow is an expert with Grass-type Pokémon. She loves cooking, but it seems that sometimes her taste is a bit particular...
Specializing in Electric-type Pokémon, Captain Sophocles is good with mechanics and has invented various machines.
Kiawe is a captain whose expertise is in Fire-type Pokémon. Together with his Marowak, he studies the traditional dances that have been passed down in the Alola region.

Fire Marowak?.

Kahunas Lead Each Island
Each of Alola’s four islands has a leader, called the island kahuna, who governs the island. Kahunas are chosen by the Pokémon known as guardian deities, which are also found on each island.
Hala is the kahuna of Melemele Island, where you have just moved to, and is also your rival Hau’s grandfather. His skill is renowned in the Alola region. He gives you your first partner Pokémon and expects great things from you.

Hau's grandad confirmed

[eddytws]

Originally posted by Lexiel

Gumshoos looks even more like Trump now

so true

[Shendelzare]

Okay how will ice vulpix evolve

[Icannot]

Why must they continue to tease poor old Dragonite to us?

Praying that it gets an alternate Water/Dragon form that takes on a similar appearance to Dragonair.

[Sky Engineer]

4captains and 4kahunas, makes eight, sorta

[J-esper]

Originally posted by Sorbet

I wonder if the Alola forms mean we won't be able to use their normal forms in Sun and Moon OR if there's gonna be some sort of other region where we can use the normal forms?

Wasn't there an Alola dex and some other dex?

I think we can use both, but the Alola forms are only available to catch/get in Sun/Moon, while we have to transfer the 'old' version through Bank from older games.

If the rumors/leaks about the VC mon are also true, it means that R/B/Y Clefairy will be just a Normal type when transfered.

[Haunter]

Originally posted by Shendelzare

Okay how will ice vulpix evolve

"Bloo, Level 18 right?"

[greeneyedsoul]

Can someone link me to the supposed starter leaks?

[Gladion]

Popplio
Ice Vulpix
Rockruff
Mudsdale
Komala
Oricorio (Sensu Style)

Mudsdale / Komala may get scrapped if Cutiefly/Pikepek/Comfey evolve into a slay