Official artwork and details for Poni Island guardian deity Tapu Fini in Pokemon Sun and Moon

The Water/Fairy type Tapu Fini is the guardian deity of Poni Island. This Pokémon is able to attack by manipulating water. It does not like to risk being harmed during battle, so it creates a thick fog to disorient its opponents and lead them to their own destruction. Tapu Fini has the Ability Misty Surge, … Continue reading Official artwork and details for Poni Island guardian deity Tapu Fini in Pokemon Sun and Moon

Official artwork and details for Ula’ula Island guardian deity Tapu Bulu in Pokemon Sun and Moon

The Grass/Fairy type Tapu Bulu is the guardian deity of Ula’ula Island. This Pokémon has the power to manipulate vegetation and cause it to grow. It can use this power to make its wooden horns change shape and grow larger. Tapu Bulu has the Ability Grassy Surge, an Ability that no other Pokémon has previously … Continue reading Official artwork and details for Ula’ula Island guardian deity Tapu Bulu in Pokemon Sun and Moon

Official artwork and details for Akala Island guardian deity Tapu Lele in Pokemon Sun and Moon

The Psychic/Fairy type Tapu Lele is the guardian deity of Akala island. This Pokemon scatters glowing scales that have physical effects on others—providing stimulation to their bodies and healing their illnesses or injuries. Tapu Lele has the Ability Psychic Surge, an Ability that no other Pokémon has previously had. With Psychic Surge, the field will … Continue reading Official artwork and details for Akala Island guardian deity Tapu Lele in Pokemon Sun and Moon

Video: The final Evolutions of the Pokemon Sun and Moon starters have been unveiled

As promised, The Pokemon Company has unveiled some brand-new info about Pokemon Sun and Moon via a new trailer, which unveils the final Evolutions of the three starter Pokemon. Their official English names are Decidueye (Grass/Ghost), Incineroar (Fire/Dark) and Primarina (Water/Fairy). The trailer also features the guardian deities of the Alola region. Check it out … Continue reading Video: The final Evolutions of the Pokemon Sun and Moon starters have been unveiled

Pokemon Sun and Moon’s director explains Alolan Exeggutor’s funky design

Alolan Exeggutor was one of the first Alolan Pokemon revealed for Pokemon Sun and Moon. Unlike regular Exeggutor, the Alola Variant has a total of four heads - one of which is on its tail. Speaking to Kotaku, game director Shigeru Ohmori of Game Freak explained why his team went with a funky design for Alolan Exeggutor. … Continue reading Pokemon Sun and Moon’s director explains Alolan Exeggutor’s funky design

Video: Pokemon Sun and Moon demo looks glorious in 1080p

A player of the Pokemon Sun and Moon demo has used uncompressed code to generate some gameplay footage in 1080p. It doesn't consist of any real-time footage, but it looks pretty sweet nonetheless. Check it out in all its glory in the video below:

Pokemon Sun and Moon demo impressions

The special demo version of Pokemon Sun and Moon has been out for a week on Nintendo 3DS. It gives players a chance to catch an early glimpse of Alola and some of the Pokemon and characters within the new region. The following is a list of some quick impressions based on the demo: Old … Continue reading Pokemon Sun and Moon demo impressions

Pokemon Sun and Moon’s director explains the inspiration for the new Alola region

Pokemon Sun and Moon are set in an all-new region called Alola. It features a tropical atmosphere inspired by the Hawaii. Speaking to Game Informer, Game Freak director Shigeru Ohmori explained why his team decided to model Alola after the U.S. state. "I have been to Hawaii a lot on vacations, and I know how … Continue reading Pokemon Sun and Moon’s director explains the inspiration for the new Alola region