A new trailer? It's not on the Pokemon Youtube channel. What does it show off? Anything new?The newest trailer shows Dynamax Charizard shoot fire out of its shoulder. Imagine if Blastoise still "hydropumps" out of its mouth...
Also, the red clouds above Dynamax Charizard's head follow its movement. It really looks like Game Freak created separate models for big versions of Pokémon with red clouds above their heads.
Is it just me or does this newest trailer heavily imply that Charizard, Gengar and Pikachu are getting the Gigantamax special treatment? Who could have seen that coming.
I think leaks ( which so far was right on Hop and Gigantamaxing ) stated that charizard and Pikachu get exclusive forms, so your probably right. Probably just fan service if anything. But seriously, why don't the Johto starters get anything? Kanto starters already got Megas and have appeared in THREE regional pokedexes ( 4 for Charizard ), and the Johto starters only appeared in ONE! Gold and Silver recieved critical acclaim and sold really well, so there's no excuse!The newest trailer shows Dynamax Charizard shoot fire out of its shoulder. Imagine if Blastoise still "hydropumps" out of its mouth...
Also, the red clouds above Dynamax Charizard's head follow its movement. It really looks like Game Freak created separate models for big versions of Pokémon with red clouds above their heads.
Is it just me or does this newest trailer heavily imply that Charizard, Gengar and Pikachu are getting the Gigantamax special treatment? Who could have seen that coming.
From a Singles standpoint, Dynamax seems disgustingly overpowered based on the replays from SwSh speculation, since you get three z-moves essentially. But in GF's perspective, Dynamax seems balanced since you have to worry about protect, as well as the switching penalty isn't nearly as critical since switching isn't nearly as prevalent.From friends of mine who did the demo and tried this specifically, you CAN switch out a Dynamaxed Pokemon, but when you switch out Dynamax is reverted to normal form. If you send that mon out again it's just normal, and you've used up your Dynamax. Zowayix viol and bass Pikachu315111
EDIT: also, yay to Ferro, Pex, Mawile, and Lapras being confirmed as in-game!
Tecnically, madame Celadon was introduced because the game has no abilities to begin with so you'd have been 100% left on randomness for Natures otherwise.Makes me wonder if this is maybe why they introduced "Madam Celadon" and will have a similar character in Sword & Shield.
I would disagree for one main point: while it's obviously very strong, it's not like you can't tech for countermeasures in singles. You might end up wanting to run a bit more Protect / Phazing / stuff like Fake Out or even Red Card in singles in order to counteract to the enemy Dynamax, and at same time prepared to yours.From a Singles standpoint, Dynamax seems disgustingly overpowered based on the replays from SwSh speculation, since you get three z-moves essentially. But in GF's perspective, Dynamax seems balanced since you have to worry about protect, as well as the switching penalty isn't nearly as critical since switching isn't nearly as prevalent.
Considering the cakemon Gigantomax move specifically talks of healing his side of the field, it's pretty obvious that Dynamax in double battles works exactly in same way it shown in the Max Raid footage: you Dyna/Giga max one pokemon, the other remains normal.Also another thought we don't know the question to: how would Dynamax/Gigantamax work in Double Battles?
If anything the opposite.Anyway, one thing I like about the Gigantamaxing pokemon I have seen so far is how their G-Max moves cater to the singles game meta instead of just doubles.
Yes and not. Assuming a regional dex larger than 50 pokemon, you have to include "trashmons" as well as 600 BST monsters.*Sees Mawile is allowed in Sw/Sh*
Me: Oh cool maybe she can be my Mega during my in-game run...oh wait, no Megas so she is a trashmon again that nobody will ever use...
If GF are insistent on limiting the dex size maybe they should leave pokemon such as Mawile for future games when Megas are possible again? Without her Mega she is literally a waste of space for everyone except for her carecore fans.
*laughs in Giga-Corviknight*'Least we know that the Galar region will have some new, exciting Water and Grass types with interesting niches...that we'll drop once we try them out because nothing beats a balanced, 2 mon core of old that can Hazard Stack, Haze, work as a status platform, counter almost any Water/Fire Pokemon there is, never ever die and fit into almost any team with very little cost.
If you're referring to the trailer posted earlier, I'm very sorry but unfortunately comparing it frame by frame it looks like Dynamaxed Charizard has the same "ranged attack" animation it's had since XY. You're just making the mistake since the attack isn't originating from Charizard's mouth.So I finally saw a new animation...
And of course it's on Charizard.
Instead of the classic "reel head back, then launch special attack" it reels its head back, launches its attack and then its head goes to the side due to the recoil.
Pretty cool and smooth, especially for post-XY GF standards.
Still... It had to be on zard. KANTOOOOOOO
That'd be Metal Claw to be exact. Which makes sense, as it's a Steel attack and Sobble is a water type.Level 15 Sobble with what appears to be resisted Scratch.
Well, all hope is lost then.If you're referring to the trailer posted earlier, I'm very sorry but unfortunately comparing it frame by frame it looks like Dynamaxed Charizard has the same "ranged attack" animation it's had since XY. You're just making the mistake since the attack isn't originating from Charizard's mouth.
It's coming from slightly above the right-facing shoulder.
To be fair, regular Mawile isn't THAT bad on an in-game run. Its typing pretty much makes up for its weak bst, especially since most trainers don't run coverage moves. Still a shame that its Mega Evolution won't be in the game though.*Sees Mawile is allowed in Sw/Sh*
Me: Oh cool maybe she can be my Mega during my in-game run...oh wait, no Megas so she is a trashmon again that nobody will ever use...
If GF are insistent on limiting the dex size maybe they should leave pokemon such as Mawile for future games when Megas are possible again? Without her Mega she is literally a waste of space for everyone except for her carecore fans.
Double Edge / Wild Charge turned into their Max moves in the playable demo did lose their recoil, so you're correct on this.. I have a hunch that Dynamaxing also removes the previous drawbacks of the moves, so Hydreigon can spam Max Dracoforce (hoping that is what they end up calling the max Dragon move) for 3 turns without worry.
Allow me to introduce you to Fake Out and phazing moves / red card, plus the fact your opponent is also allowed to Dynamax.In a standard 6 on 6 single battle, you would need at least 6 turns to defeat your opponent. In VGC, you could wipe out all your opponent's Pokemon in just 2 turns. Therefore 3 turns is all you need to wreck havoc. Really, any powerful Pokemon could make use of it, paired up with something like Meowstic-M with Imprison and Protect, you could quickly end your opponent's team. I predict Dynamax will be huge in VGC, if it's allowed.
I wasn't trying to imply that there is no counterplay to Dynamax. Almost every strategy has counterplay to it. I was simply stating that I believe Dynamax will be a massive factor (pun intended) in VGC, if it's legal.Allow me to introduce you to Fake Out and phazing moves / red card, plus the fact your opponent is also allowed to Dynamax.
it's *obviously* going to be the key mechanic of VGC (remember, they introduced the cakemon's G-move mentioning how it heals its side of the field), but it offers plenty of counterplay than just "oh whoever Dynas first dies"
I'm mostly iterating on this part, there's no reason to even think that it won't be.if it's legal.
That's a good question. Dunno if moves would work, but Red Card might? That'd be interesting if the meta meant you usually ran one mon with Red Card to stop set-up Dynamax sweepers or something.Hmm… I wonder if Dynamaxed Pokémon gain some kind of immunity to phazing techniques like Roar / Dragon Tail / Red Card, so that they can’t be simply swapped away and lose their D-Max turns. That would make them… harder to take on, actually.