Sticky Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire

[9 Tales of Ninetales]

This probably won't happen since its not a fan favorite, but MEGA CASTFORM! I always liked the concept of castform, but its stats :/ A mega could really help castform out.

Mega Castform could be cool. When we think about how freaking many form changing Pokemon we have now-a-days we gotta remember who the original one was. I think it would be fun to give Castfrom 3 items meant just for it (like Ditto's powders) that when held make it a pseudo weather starter. If it holds the "Stormy Forecast" or something then it automatically goes to it's rain form and 5 turns of rain begin. Stat boosts would be appreciated too.

.... but I agree it's seems a very unlikely mega.

 

[Not2good]

I think the fact that these games are remakes that the elite 4 will have more than four pokemon just like in the originals

 

[Kurona]

So I saw a bit of discussion on the whole Pikachu dress-up thing.

Personally, considering all art shows this as a Female Pikachu with a special black-tipped tail, I'm personally thinking this'll be more like an Event Pikachu along the same lines as HGSS' Notched-Ear Pichu, or maybe even an in-game event Pikachu. It would certainly make sense to me as they seem to specifically showcase this one particular Pikachu, and would explain all the new models specific to it.

 

[9 Tales of Ninetales]

So I saw a bit of discussion on the whole Pikachu dress-up thing.

Personally, considering all art shows this as a Female Pikachu with a special black-tipped tail, I'm personally thinking this'll be more like an Event Pikachu along the same lines as HGSS' Notched-Ear Pichu, or maybe even an in-game event Pikachu. It would certainly make sense to me as they seem to specifically showcase this one particular Pikachu, and would explain all the new models specific to it.

An interesting idea. I did notice all the Pikachu art was of female-chus but I didn't think much of it. I still kind of think they will be more like "forms" that one Pikachu can become any of. Otherwise that's A LOT of events. Since you see them in their "from" in Amie I also don't think it's something they do only while in contests or cut scenes.

But I'm still curious about Rocker Pikachu's cut scene. Do you think that was part of a contest or something else?

Also what do you think about the idea that each "form" of cosplay could come with it's own move similar to Rotom forms? Like Wrestler Pikachu getting Flying Press, lol

 

[nitrox116]

An interesting idea. I did notice all the Pikachu art was of female-chus but I didn't think much of it. I still kind of think they will be more like "forms" that one Pikachu can become any of. Otherwise that's A LOT of events. Since you see them in their "from" in Amie I also don't think it's something they do only while in contests or cut scenes.

But I'm still curious about Rocker Pikachu's cut scene. Do you think that was part of a contest or something else?

Also what do you think about the idea that each "form" of cosplay could come with it's own move similar to Rotom forms? Like Wrestler Pikachu getting Flying Press, lol

The important bit is that the Pikachu is not only female, but also has a black-tipped tail, which neither normal male or female Pikachu has.

It said right in the ad "Could this be some kind of Contest Hall?" That would be pretty weird to say unless it was a Contest Hall. My second guess would be something about a Trainer PR Video, which the clip reminded me of.

I doubt the different looks will have any effect in battle, but it would be awesome if it did.

 

[9 Tales of Ninetales]

The important bit is that the Pikachu is not only female, but also has a black-tipped tail, which neither normal male or female Pikachu has.

It said right in the ad "Could this be some kind of Contest Hall?" That would be pretty weird to say unless it was a Contest Hall. My second guess would be something about a Trainer PR Video, which the clip reminded me of.

I doubt the different looks will have any effect in battle, but it would be awesome if it did.

If that black tip tail does indicate it's an event then I would still guess it's just one event that can change forms. Also it could be that there's a Pikachu event with the black tip tail that's sort of the official face of the new feature but that other Pikachus can also cosplay.

 

[Yveltal]

The official Pokemon website promises more information on "Cosplay Pikachu" next month.

I'm already breathing so intensely...

and a quote;

First introduced in Pokémon X and Pokémon Y, Pokémon-Amie returns in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire. Pokémon-Amie allows Trainers to create close ties with their Pokémon by playing games together, petting them, and feeding them special snacks called Poké Puffs. As a player’s Pokémon become more affectionate, they will be more likely to do such things as evade attacks in battle, land critical hits, and get an overall boost in performance.

Players will see Pikachu like they’ve never seen it before—Cosplay Pikachu—in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire. Meet Pikachu Rock Star, Pikachu Belle, Pikachu Pop Star, Pikachu Ph.D., and Pikachu Libre! They seem to have a connection to a kind of Contest Hall. Players will also be able to interact with Cosplay Pikachu in Pokémon-Amie. More information about the new Cosplay Pikachu images shown today will be revealed in August

 

[Kurona]

An interesting idea. I did notice all the Pikachu art was of female-chus but I didn't think much of it. I still kind of think they will be more like "forms" that one Pikachu can become any of. Otherwise that's A LOT of events.

Sorry; should have clarified - I meant one specific black-tipped female Pikachu that can switch between any of these five costumes.

 

[Yveltal]

Now I'm sure you all stopped bringing it up because you were sick to death of it, but there's some phrasing in the official update that got me thinking about the reveal of new MEvoes that aren't in the coding of the flagship games of this generation.

When Diancie Mega Evolves into Mega Diancie, it will get the Magic Bounce Ability, which makes any status condition or stat-lowering effect bounce back at the Pokémon trying to inflict it. Through Mega Evolution, Mega Diancie receives a big boost to its Speed, as well as boosts to its Attack and Sp. Atk, while experiencing a reduction in its Defense and Sp. Def. The boosts help Mega Diancie with its quick, powerful attacks, such as Diamond Storm and Moonblast.

Further details of how players can get Diancie for Pokémon X and Pokémon Y will be shared soon. Players who receive Diancie can Mega Evolve it in Pokémon Omega Ruby or Pokémon Alpha Sapphire.

Personally, it's nice to be a step closer to the confirmation that some items and forms will be locked to ORAS. The notion that this game is truly an expansion was kind of perseverated by Cosplay Pikachu (who I would like to refer to as Pikachu-C), and since it's a sure guess that you can't trade her over to XY or any future games (probably under some in-game reasoning that she wants to "be where the action is"), she, along with the phrasing about using Mega Diancie that indicates you can't use her unless you're playing the newest games, really drives home the argument about patching XY to allow for compatibility with ORAS. If you're playing XY and batlting a friend who's using ORAS, the games will likely recognize a mega evolution either with some overwritten graphics data to display the new MEvo models in XY at best, but the mega stones won't be available for trade outside of ORAS

And it makes me a little happier knowing that. Maybe I can sleep at night now.

 

[CTNC]

Something I'm surprise that no one mentioned is that according to the Pokedex Metang is a two Beldums combined and Metagross is two Metangs combined. Beldum has one leg, Metang has two, Metagross has four, and Mega Metagross has eight. Does that mean Mega Metagross is actually two Metagrosses combined? I don't think so, but I find it amusing to think about. :P

 

[DarkMilotic]

Something I'm surprise that no one mentioned is that according to the Pokedex Metang is a two Beldums combined and Metagross is two Metangs combined. Beldum has one leg, Metang has two, Metagross has four, and Mega Metagross has eight. Does that mean Mega Metagross is actually two Metagrosses combined? I don't think so, but I find it amusing to think about. :P

Mother of god... That's so weird like where do you find another Metagross in the middle of a battle to just mega evolve yours like what if the other person doesn't want you to take their metagross

 

[Kiga]

Mother of god... That's so weird like where do you find another Metagross in the middle of a battle to just mega evolve yours like what if the other person doesn't want you to take their metagross

It probably comes from the same place the other two magnemites and digletts come from...

 

[Salemance]

I'm just sorta ecstatic now. I like the idea they are buffing Metagross overall (and making a great increase in attack since Tough claws allows them not to need it buffed needlessly so) and am looking very forward to how it will play (just wonder where all those 100 points will go).

The Mega Diancie looks friggin scary tho now that its gonna be looking even faster/stronger. Dear lord...

 

[Scorpio]

A couple bits of speculation here.
First, I may have said this before, but if Steven is champ and Wallace is the 8th Gym Leader, I predict that Juan will be what Steven became in Emerald; a powerful post-game trainer with his Pokemon 20 levels higher that his first appearance.
Second, GF seems to like making Diancie's stats even out, so I predict 50/125/125/125/125/100 for the Mega stat spread. With this, Diancie looses the ability to take 4 Deo-A Psycho Boosts; now it can only take 3. :P

 

[Yveltal]

Something I'm surprise that no one mentioned is that according to the Pokedex Metang is a two Beldums combined and Metagross is two Metangs combined. Beldum has one leg, Metang has two, Metagross has four, and Mega Metagross has eight. Does that mean Mega Metagross is actually two Metagrosses combined? I don't think so, but I find it amusing to think about. :P

Mother of god... That's so weird like where do you find another Metagross in the middle of a battle to just mega evolve yours like what if the other person doesn't want you to take their metagross

You guys.
MegaMeta is a Metagross with a Metang turned upside down and magnetized to his underbelly (metang's nose is the goatee spike/surprise boner), and then four Beldums make up his four smaller hind legs/arms. MegaMeta is every member of the Metagross evolutionary family all combined into one...star destroyer...thing

 

[CTNC]

You guys.
MegaMeta is a Metagross with a Metang turned upside down and magnetized to his underbelly (metang's nose is the goatee spike/surprise boner), and then four Beldums make up his four smaller hind legs/arms. MegaMeta is every member of the Metagross evolutionary family all combined into one...star destroyer...thing

This makes more sense (and is funnier) than the two Metas theory, but if that's true where did Metang's arms go? I think the lower two front legs belong to Metang and the top two Beldums are actually the original Meta's legs. Also, judging by the back legs, the Meta evochain has retractable claws.

Edit: I think I may be over thinking this. :P

 

[Alphanex20]

I'm mildly surprised that this hasn't come up too much, but is anyone else wondering whether or not we will see more than all of 4 megas use by the AI this time? I mean, the rival will obv use their starter's mega form, wally will probably use mega gardevoir, Maxie/Archie will get new megas (mega camerupt and mega sharpedo anyone?) and steven and mega metagross need nothing to be said, but what if we saw things like each member of the E4 getting a mega (like phoebe with mega banette or sidney with mega houndoom/absol) or even megas used by gym leaders (after a point) such as wallace and mega gyara?

 

[nitrox116]

I'm mildly surprised that this hasn't come up too much, but is anyone else wondering whether or not we will see more than all of 4 megas use by the AI this time? I mean, the rival will obv use their starter's mega form, wally will probably use mega gardevoir, Maxie/Archie will get new megas (mega camerupt and mega sharpedo anyone?) and steven and mega metagross need nothing to be said, but what if we saw things like each member of the E4 getting a mega (like phoebe with mega banette or sidney with mega houndoom/absol) or even megas used by gym leaders (after a point) such as wallace and mega gyara?

Gym Leaders are almost certainly not going to get Megas. There was some talk about possible E4 Megas after seeing Sidney's bracelet and a hint of Phoebe's anklet, but upon more images it seems that Phoebe's anklet lacks an embedded stone and Sidney's bracelet is just a watch. I suppose it's still possible, but it's a long shot.

 

[gabriel]

I think that's fine, not groundbreakingly good, but loads better. I just don't think theorymoning like that is realistic at this point. Let's wait til we have reasons to expect a certain mega, like we do now with Metagross.

That's true but... Mega Walrein is extremely likely to happen. With ORAS there'll be around 50 ME. We know GF doesn't prioritize balance, but do you guys really expect them to overlook the fact there's ONLY ONE ice type ME (in XY there was only Mega Abomasnow)? Over 40 ME, most types with 3 megas or more and just Mega Abomasnow? No, they'll definitely do something about it.

Before people bring up the Troll Freak argument, let me say: all Rotom-forms have Levitate. Rotom-F is a fan, so it makes sense to give it a flying type. Now, should it be the only Rotom with a different ability just because of its Flying type? Is GF that competitive minded? Or do you think they should refrain from making a Rotom based off a fan just so it won't have an useless ability? However useless and seemingly pointless Rotom-F and Levitate may be, you have to agree that it does make some sense when you look at the big picture.

Delibird Insomnia and Vital Spirit. Okay, that one is weird, but Delibird is itself a weird and easily overlooked Pokémon. Nothing compared to ME, a big highlight to the game that attracts both the older and the younger crowds.

So I hope we can agree there will be an ice type ME in ORAS. And pokémon from Hoenn clearly have higher chances of being given a ME. Who are the fully evolved ice types in Hoenn? Walrein, Glalie and Regice. Regice could get a Mega, but only if the other Regis also do. Both Glalie and Walrein are likely candidates. Walrein's design is vastly superior (I'm pretty sure most people consider Glalie hideous), and I'd go as for as to say that that makes Walrein more popular (a blue walrus that evolves from a cute round seal is much more appealing than a flying creepy looking mask with two horns - Glalie totally reminds me of Freeza from Dragonball Z). Glalie was on Ash's Hoenn team, but I think that's all it's got going for it on the popularity front. On the off chance E4 members do get ME, then Mega Walrein is a given.

I also would like to mention that while megas from Hoenn are more likely, megas from other regions can't be totally ruled out. I'm talking about Jynx. It was on that list of pokémon whose trademark hadn't been renewed (most of which if not all have been given a ME), it's an ice-type and someone mentioned a couple of pages ago Jynx it's more popular on the East. I'm voting for Mega Walrein.

 

[Kurona]

With ORAS there'll be around 50 ME.

N-n-no thanks

 

[Prof. Almeida]

That's true but... Mega Walrein is extremely likely to happen. With ORAS there'll be around 50 ME. We know GF doesn't prioritize balance, but do you guys really expect them to overlook the fact there's ONLY ONE ice type ME (in XY there was only Mega Abomasnow)? Over 40 ME, most types with 3 megas or more and just Mega Abomasnow? No, they'll definitely do something about it.

Before people bring up the Troll Freak argument, let me say: all Rotom-forms have Levitate. Rotom-F is a fan, so it makes sense to give it a flying type. Now, should it be the only Rotom with a different ability just because of its Flying type? Is GF that competitive minded? Or do you think they should refrain from making a Rotom based off a fan just so it won't have an useless ability? However useless and seemingly pointless Rotom-F and Levitate may be, you have to agree that it does make some sense when you look at the big picture.

Delibird Insomnia and Vital Spirit. Okay, that one is weird, but Delibird is itself a weird and easily overlooked Pokémon. Nothing compared to ME, a big highlight to the game that attracts both the older and the younger crowds.

So I hope we can agree there will be an ice type ME in ORAS. And pokémon from Hoenn clearly have higher chances of being given a ME. Who are the fully evolved ice types in Hoenn? Walrein, Glalie and Regice. Regice could get a Mega, but only if the other Regis also do. Both Glalie and Walrein are likely candidates. Walrein's design is vastly superior (I'm pretty sure most people consider Glalie hideous), and I'd go as for as to say that that makes Walrein more popular (a blue walrus that evolves from a cute round seal is much more appealing than a flying creepy looking mask with two horns - Glalie totally reminds me of Freeza from Dragonball Z). Glalie was on Ash's Hoenn team, but I think that's all it's got going for it on the popularity front. On the off chance E4 members do get ME, then Mega Walrein is a given.

I also would like to mention that while megas from Hoenn are more likely, megas from other regions can't be totally ruled out. I'm talking about Jynx. It was on that list of pokémon whose trademark hadn't been renewed (most of which if not all have been given a ME), it's an ice-type and someone mentioned a couple of pages ago Jynx it's more popular on the East. I'm voting for Mega Walrein.

Unless Mega Glalie shows what is inside the shell.

Although she is not from Hoenn, Mega Froslass could happen.

But I don't think it's likely. I vote for the three you said as well: Glalie, Walrein and Jynx.

On another note, I'm hoping all eeveelutions get a ME in the future.

 

[gabriel]

N-n-no thanks

Well, that's how things are shaping up. 28 in XY (+ 2 unofficial mega Lati@s), 5 revealed over four months before release (making a total 35 as of now) and a "mega evolution scoop" in Coro Coro next month. When you realize a couple more megas will be revealed before release and a couple more will be found only when playing the game, we'll certainly have at least 40 megas in all, maybe a bit more depending on how GF's feeling about the subject.

 

[Phione]

I'm mildly surprised that this hasn't come up too much, but is anyone else wondering whether or not we will see more than all of 4 megas use by the AI this time? I mean, the rival will obv use their starter's mega form, wally will probably use mega gardevoir, Maxie/Archie will get new megas (mega camerupt and mega sharpedo anyone?) and steven and mega metagross need nothing to be said, but what if we saw things like each member of the E4 getting a mega (like phoebe with mega banette or sidney with mega houndoom/absol) or even megas used by gym leaders (after a point) such as wallace and mega gyara?

I'm all for E4 Megas, since I feel that they are underappreciated. Each gym battle is already an important milestone, since they all happen in different cities and use different levels. The E4 right now seem to just be trainers in a gym before you face the leader (champion). Come on, they're the four most powerful trainers bar the champion, give them some respect! Gym leaders, though... I feel that would be too much.

Also, Elite Four member is a better job to be than Champion IMO, since you never get replaced until you retire.

 

[Kiga]

Gym Leaders are almost certainly not going to get Megas. There was some talk about possible E4 Megas after seeing Sidney's bracelet and a hint of Phoebe's anklet, but upon more images it seems that Phoebe's anklet lacks an embedded stone and Sidney's bracelet is just a watch. I suppose it's still possible, but it's a long shot.

Personally, I'm hoping that Gym Leaders do get Megas, but not right off the bat. What I'm hoping for, is that there will be rematches along the lines of the Emerald Leader rematches, which build the teams up over a series of battles; if at the end of the line of growth, or even during the battle following it, they have a mega, then I think it would fit. If they follow the trend that was established in Platinum of simply giving one off boosts, then it's not really worth it, but if there is development shown, both on the team, and even the character's side, then more power to them. The first five (and technically "revealed") leaders own pokemon who later Mega Evolve at any rate (Aerodactyl, Medicham, Manectric, Houndoom, and Kangaskhan).

Maxie and Archie are a fairly safe bet - they've been pseudo (and completely by the fan base) confirmed to have the proper jewelry. It might just be for P-Groudon and P-Kyogre, though. Steven's confirmed, yep, umm...Wally is a possibility, sure. I wonder when he'll be reintroduced, or if we'll just meet him in the Petalburg Gym. I don't feel as strongly that Brendan or May will have a mega, though. They're researchers, not trainers, and they didn't complete their teams originally; there is no indication that they will this time around, either. (Notice that they played it smart, and quit before all the water routes?). There may be a post-game rival battle, but I'm not exactly holding my breath.

A thought just occurred to me: Who's looking forward to seeing Ruby's reaction the first time he evolves Zuzu?

 

[cant say]

Ok so I really love M-Metagross' design, it has a really big, intimidating look. It will make for a wicked final battle 'mon (even if it puts up a pathetic fight, it will still look badass). What I can't help but think though is the logistics of it's mega evolution. We all know that two Beldum fuse together to make Metang, then two of them fuse to make a Metagross. Mega Metagross has doubled the amount of limbs he has again, does he call up one of his Metagross buddies to strap onto his back temporarily? Is Metagross' mega stone actually just another Metagross hiding in your bottomless bag? These are the things I need to know

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