Official Pre-Pokémon Sword & Pokémon Shield Speculation & Leaks thread

[William-Jdubz]

Also a random person bought pokemonkingqueen.com and pokemonkingandqueen.com so don't get excited if you see those.

View: https://mobile.twitter.com/QuevedoNicholas/status/1098349101190651905

Is there a reason why people would do this or ??

 

[prog rocker]

"In 2038, I will become the Pokémon Company CEO". sigh No comments.

 

[doppelgangerdev]

Is there a reason why people would do this or ??

In a hypothetical situation where king and queen were the actual names of the games, there's a chance pokemon comp might buy the domain from the guy and link it to their actual pokemon kingandqueen website. I'm not sure if they could use legal action since "pokemon" is in the domain name but even if they could it'd be much less hassle to just offer the guy some $

 

[SGD]

My name is Nicholas Quevedo in 2038, I will become the Pokemon Company CEO.

Well…not with that kind of grammar.

 

[TechSkylander1518]

I mean, he's clearly joking, but also I'm pretty sure that comma's not a problem?

 

[Atheerios]

Pokémon doesn't even use domains for the games anymore. They just use subdomains of Pokemon.com

 

[SGD]

I'm pretty sure that comma's not a problem?

Due to his comma placement, he’s technically saying his name (or title) is literally: Nicholas Quevedo in 2038.
The comma should be just after his name, not the year.

 

[techitisJ]

I work as a translator. Here's what I know.

Many new Pokemon judging by some of the names I've seen
One named Azahund, commonly mentioned as being a pet by people.
Chubbybaras (Yes, they're called that) are ruining a family's field
Glassoul is an hourglass
No new types from what I've seen
Mentions of past regions and events but no sign of returning to those regions in game
Character named Kruger who brags about his strength
Character who doesn't say much named Ann
Old guy who goes on expositions about the “Ancient Ones”
General plot points seem to revolve around urbanization and reminiscing about older ways of life
Large focus on the potential of Pokemon and mega evolution again.
I haven't seen much about new Mega Evolutions but have heard Venomoth, Roserade, and lesser so some gen 5 Pokemon
Locations include “Grandeur Library,” “Hekia Grove,” and “Battle Isle.”
UBs return for whatever reason. Looker is still in charge and you're tasked with hunting down “UB Replica” and “UB Sustainer.” Anabel doesn't seem to be with him this time.
Area where you can battle past trainers. This includes Red, Blue, Blaine, Sabrina, Cynthia, Wake, Shauntal, and Lillie.
No national Dex. Only Dex entries for new Pokemon and returning Pokemon obtainable in the region. All Pokemon are still in the game though.
No regional variants (most likely)

Found this leak on 4chan. Don't like the no regional variants and the return of UBs. I think I can live with the UBs returning, but gosh that would be sad if they didn't bring regional variants back.

The subject line is also "anyone can fake a leak"

Comments are pretty interesting too, a lot of the points are apparently pretty realistic, and it seems like the crowd there says it makes a lot of sense.

Myself, I'm personally not sure how real I think these are, but there is a point. No national dex is pretty realistic based on previous games

 

[prog rocker]

It's 2:00 a.m. where I live, but I'll dissect this now (my thoughts in bold):

Many new Pokemon judging by some of the names I've seen
That doesn't tell us anything.

One named Azahund, commonly mentioned as being a pet by people.
Some kind of dog, perhaps?

Chubbybaras (Yes, they're called that) are ruining a family's field
I feel that's a pretty unfortunate name for a Pokémon.

Glassoul is an hourglass
Doesn't sound that interesting.

No new types from what I've seen
Nothing new here.

Mentions of past regions and events but no sign of returning to those regions in game
There's nothing new here.

Character named Kruger who brags about his strength
Isn't there someone like this in each game?

Character who doesn't say much named Ann
There's also sometimes a quiet one.

Old guy who goes on expositions about the “Ancient Ones”
There's also one each game.

General plot points seem to revolve around urbanization and reminiscing about older ways of life
Another Tradition vs Innovation leak?

Large focus on the potential of Pokemon and mega evolution again.


I haven't seen much about new Mega Evolutions but have heard Venomoth, Roserade, and lesser so some gen 5 Pokemon
Hopefully it will be Pokémon that actually need it this time.

Locations include “Grandeur Library,” “Hekia Grove,” and “Battle Isle.”
Hekia doesn't tell me anything, but Grandeur and the mention of new Megas makes me think that this is another "souther Kalos" leak.

UBs return for whatever reason. Looker is still in charge and you're tasked with hunting down “UB Replica” and “UB Sustainer.” Anabel doesn't seem to be with him this time.
Doesn't Looker's role change slightly in each game? Why would they repeat the same thing again, specially when Looker and Anabel's roles in SM were replaced with the Ultra Recon Squad.

Area where you can battle past trainers. This includes Red, Blue, Blaine, Sabrina, Cynthia, Wake, Shauntal, and Lillie.
Blaine and Shauntal sound like peculiar choices. Also, I would not have chosen Lillie as the Gen VII representative, or at least, not without Gladion so you could leave to the imagination who was the one that left Alola.

No national Dex. Only Dex entries for new Pokemon and returning Pokemon obtainable in the region. All Pokemon are still in the game though.
This would be pretty disappointing to me. Specially since I'm not planning to use Bank at all.

No regional variants (most likely)
And another wasted gimmick.

Not sure why, but isn't this leak a little bit plain? However, the fact it sounds like a "southern Kalos" leak makes me feel suspicious of this one.

 

[CTheng]

Chubbybaras

This name. Yikes!

No way in hell, a Japanese company would ever approve this in a kids game. Even if it is just in English.

 

[Blue_Cheshire]

I don't see the problem with that name? It sounds like a Chubby Capybara right?

 

[CTheng]

I don't see the problem with that name? It sounds like a Chubby Capybara right?

Bara in japanese is a type of gay male. The equivalent in english would be something like "Bear".

So yeah.... A name like "Chubbybara" would be a problem.

 

[prog rocker]

Doesn't help that it also looks like the kind of name that Google would intentionally screw.

 

[Blue_Cheshire]

Bara in japanese is a type of gay male. The equivalent in english would be something like "Bear".

So yeah.... A name like "Chubbybara" would be a problem.

Ah OK, that makes sense. That might make naming a Capybara pokémon harder xD

 

[prog rocker]

Ah OK, that makes sense. That might make naming a Capybara pokémon harder xD

Well, you could just use the "capy-" part of the name, or use other names for the animal, like carpincho or chigüire.

 

[Blue_Cheshire]

Well, you could just use the "capy-" part of the name, or use other names for the animal, like carpincho or chigüire.

True. Although to me personally for some reason the -Bara part Is more recognizable in a name than the capy part.

 

[Scruffyjay]

It appears pokemonkingandqueen is also registered if you look it up

yes I said that in my post. the same person took it.

 

[TheElderKing]

About the recent leak, I do hope that it’s fake and regional variants are back in Gen 8. Expecially because I’d like to see the gimmick used on Pokémon of other generations then I.

 

[Blue_Cheshire]

About the recent leak, I do hope that it’s fake and regional variants are back in Gen 8. Expecially because I’d like to see the gimmick used on Pokémon of other generations then I.

See on one hand I agree, but on the other I'd like it to be true, because I way prefer Megas to regional variants. Honestly both would be good. Just don't bother with z-moves xD

 

[nickdt]

About the recent leak, I do hope that it’s fake and regional variants are back in Gen 8. Expecially because I’d like to see the gimmick used on Pokémon of other generations then I.

I agree. Gimme my fire/grass Sunflora, Psychic/Flying Noctowl, Normal/Psychic or Normal/Ghost Stantler.