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INTEREST: Pokémon General Election's Winner Declared — And It Isn't Pikachu


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encrypted12345



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PostPosted: Wed Jun 08, 2016 9:36 am Reply with quote
MajinAkuma wrote:

Satoshi-Greninja already takes the spotlight of the entire Kalos team.

I wonder if it's foreshadowing whatever new Pokemon evolution mechanic Sun and Moon have.
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Desa



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PostPosted: Wed Jun 08, 2016 2:42 pm Reply with quote
At least Rayquaza's getting some love. On that list it's my favorite.

I remember catching him with just 2 ultra balls and thought "yep, I'll never be that lucky again." I save my Master ball for those pesky legendaries with random encounters.
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PostPosted: Wed Jun 08, 2016 6:09 pm Reply with quote
The hell's a Greninja?
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PostPosted: Wed Jun 08, 2016 7:47 pm Reply with quote
Sad to see Garchomp isn't on the list either, considering it's my favorite in Gen IV. But yeah, Pikachu should step down the throne after all this time.

MajinAkuma wrote:

Satoshi-Greninja already takes the spotlight of the entire Kalos team.


It probably indicates the change in preferences of kids these days Very Happy
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PostPosted: Wed Jun 08, 2016 8:11 pm Reply with quote
encrypted12345 wrote:
I wonder if it's foreshadowing whatever new Pokemon evolution mechanic Sun and Moon have.


I hope not, between Greninja becoming even MORE overpowered and it being creepy for Pokémon to start resembling their trainers.

LightYapper wrote:
Sad to see Garchomp isn't on the list either, considering it's my favorite in Gen IV. But yeah, Pikachu should step down the throne after all this time.


I never expected Drifblim or Vanilluxe to be on the list or anywhere near the top 100, but they're among my favorites.
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MajinAkuma



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PostPosted: Thu Jun 09, 2016 7:08 am Reply with quote
LightYapper wrote:
Sad to see Garchomp isn't on the list either, considering it's my favorite in Gen IV. But yeah, Pikachu should step down the throne after all this time.

It probably indicates the change in preferences of kids these days Very Happy

Well, it's not an actual popularity poll. It's more of a mascot poll. Many Legendary Pokémon are on the game covers because they are intended to be their respective games' mascots. Pikachu is usually the main mascot of the entire franchise, and Greninja can be seen as the mascot of the XY Saga, especially since it significantly gained more prominence after its final evolution in XY&Z. While Pikachu still gained a lot of spotlight outside of the anime, he didn't have that much spotlight in the anime.

My favorite Pokémon is Sceptile, but I don't see it ever becoming the franchise's mascot. And Garchomp is far from being a mascot.
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