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Pokemon I Want in Pokken


On 01/13/2015 at 03:23 AM by Casey Curran

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It's been a while since we last heard of Pokken news, to the point where I forgot about a fighting game where you play as Pokemon in my most wanted games list. I mean, what the hell Greenman? So, since Lucario and Machamp are the only Pokemon confirmed, I'm gonna list some Pokemon who I want to play as in Pokken. I'm not going to put in the huge no brainers though like Charizard or Hitmo(chan/lee/top), we all know those guys are coming. These are not as popular, iconic, or a no brainer Fighting type, but I feel could bring something interesting to the game.

Greninja

Okay, Greninja actually is a certain bet, the thing's in Smash! Nevertheless, I feel Greninja would bring something unique to Pokken, as his ninja fighting style could lead to some interesting moves like how Smash interpreted Substitute and Shadow Sneak as Smash Bros moves. 

Ambipom

A bit of a longshot, but with how far those two tail/hands can reach, I think Ambipom can give a fast paced, fun moveset for Pokken.

Kabutops/Scyther/Scizor/Gallade/Bisharp

             

Their arms are scythes/swords/THE CLAMPS! What reason could you possibly come up with for not wanting these guys in it?

Aegislash

For those unfamiliar with X and Y, Aegislash is a Ghost/Fighting type whose unique ability is to switch between offensive (right) and defensive (left) stances. When attacking, he is extremely frail, but packs a whallop and in a defensive pose, he tanks hits like a champ. This could very easily lead to a very unique fighting game character with an interesting, complex moveset.

Marowak

The reason I bring up Marowak is because unlike every other Pokemon on this list, he has a weapon: That bone he holds. One he can't just hit things with, but is known for throwing like a boomerang. That could give him a potentially interesting moveset, which combined with his small size, could make for an interesting fighter.

Slaking

Slaking is one here because of how unique of a Pokemon he is. He is the strongest non-Legendary Pokemon in the entire franchise, with a bizarre drawback: He slacks off every other turn. The idea of a character who packs a whallop, but needs a recharge period is intriguing enough that the developers should at least toy with the concept.

Breloom

Breloom may not look like it, but this thing packs one hell of a punch. With his short arms and lack of bulk (in the RPGs at least), I think Breloom could be an interesting addition as a hyper offensive Pokemon.

Arcanine/Metagross

Quadrupeds are a tough sell for Pokken, but these two still deserve a spot. A fan favorite, Arcanine has many powerful moves, including curiously Close Combat (fighting type move implying lots of punches and kicks). I think they could give Arcanine a unique fighting style if they were to add him to Pokken.

Metagross, meanwhile, has an interesting way of moving, almost like a spider, and has his four legs bend in a way which would work amazingly in a fighting game. He would work best as a slow, but bulky and powerful fighter, but he would work well.

Heracross

I'm not going to lie, Heracross is on here mostly because I love this guy. But, as a Bug/Fighting type, I'm almost sure he'll make it in the roster. And his horn will definitely add a few good moves to his asernal along with the usual punches and kicks.

Dragonite

My favorite Pokemon ever, Dragonite would probably have a few projectiles with little range for his punching moves, but I still feel should be in Pokken no matter what. In a game which will have all the big, intimidating Pokemon from the series, it'll be nice to have this friendly face in the mix.

Now what Pokemon do you want? Besides Charizard, we all know you want Charizard and we all know he's going to be in the game! 


 

Comments

Matt Snee Staff Writer

01/13/2015 at 06:53 AM

Pokemon fighting game?!?

I really missed the boat with the whole Pokemon thing.  When I get a new 3DS I'm gonna get on the bandwagon.  

Cary Woodham

01/13/2015 at 07:35 AM

I want Snorlax to be in it because he's my favorite.  My other favorite Pokemon probably wouldn't make good characters in a fighting game (like Wobuffet).

Casey Curran Staff Writer

01/13/2015 at 12:21 PM

Wobuffet could actually work as a gimmick character. Have him only able to counter the other player's moves.

Super Step Contributing Writer

01/13/2015 at 08:42 AM

I'd love to play as a Scyther that controlled like SFIITurbo's Vega, wall jumping, fast-moving and slashing with a long reach, etc. 

I'd also like to see a quick Wartortle or a heavy grappling Blastoise.

C.S.3590SquadLeader

01/13/2015 at 02:28 PM

I'd like to see if they'd include Regigigas, it'd be interesting to have a character that starts off slow and weak and then ramps up to full power when the fight hits a certain point.

Casey Curran Staff Writer

01/13/2015 at 06:32 PM

I'd rather they avoid Legendaries altogether. Plus Regigigas would just be a a block fest until the period was over then would dominate. Works well in the RPGs, wouldn't really translate to a fighting game. 

KnightDriver

01/13/2015 at 03:43 PM

I just like all the creature designs. It would be really hard for me to choose if I was playing Pokken.

Alex-C25

01/13/2015 at 05:16 PM

Lopunny may also be a posible choice, especialy with the new Mega Evo that adds a fighting type, although I do wonder if they are going to include them.

The rest I can think of would be Infernape, Empoleon and Weavile, though I think the first won't be lickely considering Blaziken. Empoleon perhaps, since though also a water type like Greninja, he's the only Water type so far with a secondary Steel typing. Weavile I think can make for an interesting adition of a character that's very weak physically, but it's fast on the movement.

Casey Curran Staff Writer

01/13/2015 at 06:31 PM

Weavile actually packs quite the punch, but is really frail. Would make another good smaller Pokemon though. Lopunny I could see, but I really don't like that thing's design, regular or Mega. Empoleon could work, but Infernape I'd want to avoid. Hate that thing. The starters I'd go with are the original 3, Feraligatr, Blaziken, Sceptile, maybe Swampert, Empoleon, Chesnaught, and Greninja.

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