That little dot on Celesteela's right arm, just above Solgaleo's head, is Cosmoem. It weighs the same as Celesteela. Pokémon densities really are all over the place.
Dhelmise's size really surprised me too. In the chart this picture is cut from, it appears to be a little over one meter tall. I'd guess the chart's creator read or thought "3 foot 9", which seems a fitting size for Dhelmise. It's an anchor, anchors aren't that big...
However, Dhelmise is 3.9 meters tall. Not quite Celesteela-size, but it's taller than Xurkitree. Taller than most one-storey residential houses. The span of its anchor is wider than most road lanes. From handle-tip to handle-tip, its wheel is almost three meters in diameter. Not only is Dhelmise large, I think it's one of the biggest Pokémon in comparison to how big it "feels" when you see it in artwork. It would make sense for it to be roughly one meter tall, not four.
Pfft, and we thought the Ultra Beasts were the danger.cosmoem is probably supposed to resemble a neutron star, which actually places its density at far less than what one should expect (although why a neutron star would evolve into the incarnation of a sun, or even more egregiously a moon, is any stargazer's guess)
Long story short - Woodpeckers and Toucans are rather close relatives.When the Sun and Moon full-game leaks came out and I found out that Pikipek (a woodpecker) evolved into Toucannon (a toucan). How the hell does that work again? I can see the weapon connotations going from Remoraid to Octillery (I think it was handgun to turret IIRC), but not with this.
Bird with big beak evolves into a bird with a bigger beak. No more strange than letting a seagull evolve into a pelican, if you ask me.When the Sun and Moon full-game leaks came out and I found out that Pikipek (a woodpecker) evolved into Toucannon (a toucan). How the hell does that work again? I can see the weapon connotations going from Remoraid to Octillery (I think it was handgun to turret IIRC), but not with this.
Just them changing how much potions and drinks heal in general was a surprise. It looks like they tried balancing it out so the amount healed matches how much you paid for it and still making sure Drinks were slightly better:Hyper Potions now only heal 120 HP instead of 200 HP. I'm always surprised by that.
That was a good idea because unless you had like a Blissey or Snorlax on your team Max Potions were useless. I don't think I've used a Max Potion once until this gen tbh.Hyper Potions now only heal 120 HP instead of 200 HP. I'm always surprised by that.
Eh, I'm not entirely convinced. Max Potion to me still feels completely unnecessary next to Full Restore, since by the time the nerfed Hyper Potion is no longer really cutting it I have access to Full Restore. (and money generally isn't a problem as you can do the dex side-quests and the daily chuck Pyukumuku back into the sea by this point if needed) Even my Hariyama rarely felt like Hyper Potion just wasn't healing enough before Full Restore was available. (and I can't remember if Max Potion becomes available for purchase any earlier than Full Restore)Just them changing how much potions and drinks heal in general was a surprise. It looks like they tried balancing it out so the amount healed matches how much you paid for it and still making sure Drinks were slightly better:
Potion - 20 HP -200
Fresh Water - 30 HP -200
Soda Pop - 50 HP -300
Super Potion - 60 HP -700
Lemonade - 70 HP -350
Moomoo Milk - 100 HP -500
Hyper Potion - 120 HP -1500
The most notable change I'd say is that Fresh Water is no longer on the level of Super Potion, now its slightly better than a normal Potion. And though outside of battle you'd probably use Drinks to heal your party, in battle every single HP counts so Hyper Potion still has its use (in addition, since potions are only used during the main game, how many Pokemon would have HP well above 200 by the end game? Not many, so the Hyper Potion downgrade still makes it useful but also makes Max Potions look better for certain Pokemon). Though I would say if they wanted to make it more balance make Super Potions heal 80 and Hyper Potions heal 150, since Lemonade is still a better deal than Super Potions and I don't feel Hyper Potions price matches how much it heals.
At least potions fared better than medicine did this gen. :P
Same thing for me except I forgot to redeem my Keldeo, Genesect, Volcanion, and Meloetta in my Y version and a Genesect and Meloetta in my Alpha Sapphire version.So I fired up X because I was getting some egg moves ready for SM, I load my save and see the mystery gift lady and save before talking to her.
She gave me a fucking SHAYMIN.
I don't even remember when I last played X when did I even download it. At least it really helps me with Natdex completions.
This is the most surprising thing I've learned today. Never really looked into Dhelmise's size. It's a damn big anchor.However, Dhelmise is 3.9 meters tall. Not quite Celesteela-size, but it's taller than Xurkitree. Taller than most one-storey residential houses. The span of its anchor is wider than most road lanes. From handle-tip to handle-tip, its wheel is almost three meters in diameter. Not only is Dhelmise large, I think it's one of the biggest Pokémon in comparison to how big it "feels" when you see it in artwork. It would make sense for it to be roughly one meter tall, not four.
At least Ampharos has a Mega...It's been six generations for this Pokemon, and the stars have been aligned for this one Pokemon through all sorts of things - appearance, typing, species name and Pokedex entries...yet, Ampharos still doesn't get Tail Glow as a move.
What's worse, Xurkitree of all things does, which is basically the same Pokemon as Ampharos in terms of species. Both are known for producing large amounts of light, yet Ampharos is denied the move. Fun.
What? Any non-volatile status ailment (Paralyze, Sleep, Burn, Frozen) is suppose to prevent a Pokemon calling for help.The fact that Pokemon can still call for allies while it is asleep.
Really? When I fought Totem Raticate, it called for an ally eventhough I Sleep Powdered it.What? Any non-volatile status ailment (Paralyze, Sleep, Burn, Frozen) is suppose to prevent a Pokemon calling for help.
Ah, Totem. I think they can call allies no matter what, but in regular SOS battles, status prevents calling for help.Really? When I fought Totem Raticate, it called for an ally eventhough I Sleep Powdered it.
There's also Nidoking, the intimidating rhino/rabbit/dino/whatever-it-is that is only 1.4m tall, which is the same as Lucario.The sizes of some Pokemon surprise me. Salamence, made out to be a mighty dragon, is a measly 4'11". Do you know what else is 4'11"? Dunsparce.