Pokémon Evolution/Capture/Release Thread

[BigDocFan]

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[Die-Hard Dragon Devotee]

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How soon though, I wonder? In the upcoming episode against Sango and Onyx maybe?

 

[RileyXY1]

This marks the first time that a Grass-type starter has evolved under a main character's ownership since DP.

 

[Die-Hard Dragon Devotee]

This marks the first time that a Grass-type starter has evolved under a main character's ownership since DP.

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Yep. Pretty freakin' ridiculous, huh?

 

[Articfoxgamez]

I'm guessing episode after next, seems like the most fitting scenario, moreso than just the Sango battle.

 

[Aura_Sphere]

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How certain are we that this isn't fake? I know that Pokemon has had a long history regarding fake leaks.

 

[Eitarou]

That is literally just the exact same image from last month but cropped and flipped. There's nothing new here.

How certain are we that this isn't fake? I know that Pokemon has had a long history regarding fake leaks.

It is an official piece of merch that was revealed last month.

It is 100% real.

 

[Articfoxgamez]

And releasing next week if I recall, it's a free thing with the magazine issue of this month.

 

[BeautifulSylveon]

Yes, Sprigatito will evolve.

Spoiler: Poster for the next Arc

 

[RetroPokeFan]

Looks like the next arc will be going all out on the Paldea focus which is hella great and not only that, but plenty of faces from the games making their anime debut inclduing RIKKAAA and the other Elite Four members which is fantastic news indeed.

Horizons does what Journeys don't.

 

[SamurottMan]

Oh my goodness. Looks like theyll be settling in Paldea for a while. Paldea gym leaders, E4!?!?!?!? Hello? I did not expext this.

Liko and Roy will get Tera Orbs ans I'm assuming Sprigs evolves at the end of Terapagos's arc.

Also the Maus being on the poster. Please be captured by Liko

 

[Eclipsical]

WOOOOOOAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH.

 

[Poke Trey]

We're going full 360 this time with the new arc!

 

[Die-Hard Dragon Devotee]

Yes, Sprigatito will evolve.

Spoiler: Poster for the next Arc

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Well, I guess this confirms Sprigatito's evolution beyond a shadow of a doubt! Nice!
And oh my God! Wattrel! It lives!

 

[Poke Trey]

So, it's all happening now. These next couple weeks will be quite busy, won't it?

 

[Articfoxgamez]

Guys its officially revealed now you dont gotta spoiler anymore.

 

[Articfoxgamez]

Wonder if they will finally actually animate the Evolution. Rather than show sprigatito glow, have the camera look away from Sprigatito, and then look back to a glowing floragato whos glow fades away.

 

[Hidden Mew]

While it is cool that Sprigatito is going to evolve, I kind of wonder how well the evolution itself will be received. It has been nearly a full year for Horizons' run, but from what I've gathered, Liko hasn't really been that battle active. I know that evolution in the anime isn't particularly concerned with having Pokemon battle enough prior to evolving, but I just wonder if it will feel satisfying to the audience beyond seeing a Grass starter evolve for the first time in ages or that we'll almost certainly going to see Meowscarada down the road.

 

[Eclipsical]

Evolution is basically a storytelling device more than anything. I think an evolution being a satisfying storytelling beat is more important than any arbitrary amount of on-screen battle-time.

 

[Articfoxgamez]

Yeah it's not often Pokemon evolve like they would in the games (Right after defeating an opponent). Happens sometimes though.