Mega Evolution Theory #03 - Stunfisk (Previous theories in replies)

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  1. Zeathus

    Zeathus New Member

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    Mega Stunfisk
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    In this post I will go through my personal opinion for how a Mega Stunfisk could turn out in a future pokemon game. The theory/speculation can either be read directly on this thread, or viewed in video format on my youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-CnZwDNGL2NLL9KYifV6Xg

    Regular Stunfisk:
    Stats: HP: 109, Attack: 66, Defense: 84, Sp.Atk: 81, Sp.Def: 99, Speed: 32
    Stunfisk has two fully usable stats, which are HP and Special Defense. It is a Ground/Electric type, leaving it vulnerable to Water, Grass, Ice and Ground-type attacks. The abilities available are Static, Limber and Sand Veil. Static may paralyze opponents using contact moves. Pokemon X and Y added the change where Electric-types became immune against paralyzation, so Limber became a practically useless ability for Stunfisk unless it's type is changes with moves like Soak or Camouflage. Sand Veil increases evasiveness while in a sandstorm, but is entirely luck based. A Mega Stunfisk would most likely focus on being a slow defensive pokemon with higher special attack.

    Mega Stunfisk:
    Stats: HP: 109, Attack: 76, Defense: 114, Sp.Atk: 111, Sp.Def: 139, Speed: 22
    Stunfisk would see a major increase in special defense, while defense and special attack is equally strengthened. Attack could get a small boost to give Curse some viability. It's already low speed could be lowered to give space for some more improvement on its more important stats. When it comes to typing, it would be really good defensively if it were to become a Water/Electric type, but that won't happen. Stunfisk's primary typing is Ground, while the secondary typing is Electric. Only the secondary typing of a Mega Evolution can change or be added, therefore making Electric the only typing that can be replaced. It wouldn't make sense to remove that from a pokemon based on electric rays.

    As I just pointed out, Stunfisk is based on electric rays, or more spesifically the Stargazer. The stargazer is a flat fish camouflaging itself on the seafloor before using its electric organ to paralyze its prey before killing it with venom. Doesn't that sound like the nicest sea creature ever? A stargazer's shock can make a human arm sore and tingly for about 24 hours. My ideas for abilities are highly based on this creature. The first ability Stunfisk could have is Immunity. It would make sense because of the stargazer being venomous, and most venomous creatures being immune to their own poison. Another ability that would be interesting is Arena Trap, matching how the stargazer uses its shock to stop enemies from escaping. Personally I think making up new abilities for non-legendary Mega Evolutions is kind of superstitious, because Game Freak has never done that, but I still thought a neat ability for Mega Stunfisk could be something called "Paralyzation" trapping all paralyzed pokemon on the field.

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  2. ShinyVictiny

    ShinyVictiny New Member

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    Hey
    I think you should cover Stunkfisk next, it would be cool to see a super powerful version of it.
    You should continue doing more of these.
     
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  3. Zeathus

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    Mega Evolution Theory 01 - Dunsparce
    Mega Dunsparce
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    In this post I will go through my personal opinion for how a Mega Dunsparce could turn out in a future pokemon game. The theory/speculation can either be read directly on this thread, or viewed in video format on my youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-C...L2NLL9KYifV6Xg

    Regular Dunsparce:
    Stats: HP: 100, Attack: 70, Defense: 70, Sp.Atk: 65, Sp.Def: 65, Speed: 45
    When it comes to Dunsparce's base stats, it is nothing to brag about. It's only good stat is HP, which is 100, while everything else is either 70 or below. Dusparce only has one truly good ability, which is Serene Grace. Run Away has no competitive use, while Rattled is way to situational. Serene grace gives Dunsparce a high chance to flinch opponents with moves like Rock Slide, but its low speed stat makes flinching hopeless. The attack stats are way to low for any kind of attacker, while defenses are just a little too low to make it a strong bulky pokemon.It's basic Normal typing has potential for bulky pokemon, but no offensive potential. Dunsparce is a great example for a pokemon that just can't make it. There are two ways Game Freak could go about when making a Mega Evolution for Dunsparce. Either an offensive approach, or a defensive approach.


    Offensive Mega Dunsparce:
    Stats: HP: 100, Attack: 110, Defense: 80, Sp.Atk: 95, Sp.Def: 75, Speed: 55
    If Dunsparce were to go for an offensive approach. It would need major boosts in its attack and special attack, while gaining a little more speed, and possibly seeing some improvement on it's natual bulk. This would make Dunsparce a swift sweeper if it gets to set up an agility. The small growth in it's base speed would be just enough to outspeed the major threats. With the bulk Dunsparce already has, it won't be a glass cannon like Greninja or Blaziken. It carries Roost, and would not be easy to take down with only a Fighting type weakness. When I first thought of Mega Dunsparce I immagined something like a Dragon-typing, but I looked further into it's movepool, and it doesn't have good enough moves to support that typing. The only other additional type that would support its movepool would be Ground. No Mega Evolutions change the primary typing of a pokemon, and Normal/Ground isn't a good defensive typing, and only a decent offensive typing. Keeping Dunsparce as a mono-normal type would make the most sense.

    When it comes to abilities it could be something like Huge Power or Pure Power, in contrast with its lack of power before. This would make Dunsparce a monster when using Return or Double-Edge.
    Another ability it could have is Scrappy, which would allow it to hit Ghost-types with the STAB Normal-type attacks, and that's never a bad thing.
    My personal favorite is the ability Simple. It would double any stat change given to Dunsparce. This would also mean that pokemon with Intimidate would hurt it more, but every power comes with a flaw. With simple it would outspeed everything after one single agility, or be either a physical or special sweeper because of it's access to moves like Calm Mind, and Coil. Giving it Curse would make it one of the best pokemon for the use of Trick Room.


    Defensive Mega Dunsparce:
    Stats: HP: 100, Attack: 80, Defense: 110, Sp.Atk: 75, Sp.Def: 105, Speed: 45
    For a defensive Mege Dunsparce it would just need to switch around the stats of the offensive approach. Giving it a major boost to both its defenses instead. While being a defensive pokemon it doesn't have the same needs of outspeeding the opponent, therefore putting its previous speed investments into special defense instead. It would get small boosts to attack and special attack, just like how it got small boosts to defense and special defense offensively. With base 100 HP and only a fighting weakness, Mega Dunsparce would be a pain to take down. Either because it keeps roosting, or uses moves like Coil or Calm Mind to get more bulk, while also getting more offensive power.

    For abilities I could imagine either Limber or Immunity being great abilities, especially Immunity. Whenever you try to take down a wall that isn't Steel-type, the regular approach is to use Toxic, but with immunity that won't work. Limber would instead stop being paralyzed, which is also highly beneficial.
    I still think Simple is a great ability for Dunsparce, because then it could boost it's defenses and offensive power even faster, but maybe so fast it would be a little bit unbalanced in the end.


    Tell me if there is a specific pokemon you would like me to cover!
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  4. nidomega

    nidomega Also known as [TR]smoked

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    If you could do one about mega nidoking and queen, that would be super cool. :)
     
  5. Zeathus

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    Stunfisk is currently the next upcoming request, I can surely do those next after that :)
     
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  6. [OG] Swanna Lady

    [OG] Swanna Lady Y.......Yo......You.....YOU'RE FAT!

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    Girafarig or Stantler would be interesting
     
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    Joyverse Back for a blast!

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    leggo mega dragonite!
     
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    Mega Swellow
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    In this post I will go through my personal opinion for how a Mega Swellow could turn out in a future pokemon game. The theory/speculation can either be read directly on this thread, or viewed in video format on my youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-CnZwDNGL2NLL9KYifV6Xg


    Regular Swellow:
    Stats: HP: 60, Attack: 85, Defense: 60, Sp.Atk: 50, Sp.Def: 50, Speed: 125
    Summed up, Swellow is just a really fast bird. It has a wingspan like no other pokemon, but still has a single point less in speed than Talonflame. It's attack isn't as good as needed for a sweeper, but Swellow can do just enough damage with the help of Guts. The other ability Swellow has available is Scrappy, but with that attack stat, it would be useless if it doesn't have Guts. If Game Freak were to make a Mega Evolution for Swellow, it would definitely be a swift sweeper that doesn't like taking a hit or two.


    Mega Swellow:
    Stats: HP: 60, Attack: 130, Defense: 70, Sp.Atk: 60, Sp.Def: 60, Speed: 150
    Mega Swellow would get it's major boosts put into Attack and Speed, while defenses gain a minor increase. Game Freak's tendency to put a few of the stats onto a practically useless stat would give it some additional Special Attack. Attack would get the highest boost because it's the stat that needs it the most, without the boost in attack, nobody would want Mega Swellow taking their Mega slot. Swellow's movepool is one of the least diverse in the game, consisting of mostly flying or normal type attacks, so a type change seems unlikely unless they add to its movepool.

    For Mega Swellow's ability, they could simply keep the ability Guts, or give it Defiant for some Attack boosts and protection against Intimidate, but I think it deserves more than that. I call myself PROFESSOR Zeathus, so as a professor, I did some research. Using the official artwork of Swellow I made some measurements of the wingspan. Swellow's wingspan is approximately 230% the length of it's body, which is huge. The design of Swellow was based around its large wings so it would be able to fly between the vast islands of Hoenn, so it would need some truly strong wings to carry it. After measuring the wingspan of Swellow, I measured Talonflame's wingspan. Talonflame's wingspan is about 180% the length of it's body. If Talonflame bird deserves to get the ability Gale Wings, then Swellow is a good candidate of getting it second. Gale Wings would be a great ability for Mega Swellow, and i makes total sense for both it's physical traits, and habitat.


    Tell me if there is a specific pokemon you would like me to cover!
    That's the end of my thread. Thank you for reading!

    I just started my youtube channel, and I need some constructive feedback. It would be really appreciated if you took some time to say what you think of the video as well.
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