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[mui]

Ugliest pokemon since dunsparce.

 

[StalkerUKCG]

Good on paper but I'm not a fan of it or the Preevo design.

Weakest if this gen by far for me colour me insane I guess

 

[mclem]

That's what passes for a Pokemon? Classic 151 or bust.

You mean like Dugtrio or Dodrio?

Edit: Beaten by, like, everyone.

 

[Boss Doggie]

The last Pokemon game I played was red. Those Pokemon design were the best after that I didn't care about it anymore.

Told you guys!

 

[Kazerei]

I hope it has a mega evolution that makes the swords longer. They're too stubby.

 

[Watch Da Birdie]

I hope it has a mega evolution that makes the swords longer. They're too stubby.

Kalos Pokemon won't have Mega Evolutions in XY...

Although I could see them adding them in Version 3.

 

[Jackben]

Also, you can tell right off the bat which people can't tell the themes a Pokemon has and always views design skin deep only .

Yes, Pokemon is renown for its creative and complex thematic designs and storytelling.

 

[Demon Ice]

You probably don't even play Pokemon. Or even give a shit.

Lol at this desperate knee jerk defense.

I play Pokemon, and I think the design is hilariously boring. They could have at least made it interesting by having an entire ghost animated set of armor or something. Nope, just added a second sword and changed the color a bit.

Spiritual successor to the Ice Cream Sundae Pokemon. Oh well.

 

[ffdgh]

Reminds me of gen 1

 

[shinobi602]

I'm sorry if the design doesn't "fit" to your perspective.

Are you trying to say something? I'm not sure what you're getting at.

This is up there with shit like Garbador.

 

[TheGreatLugia]

Is it just me, or does it resemble a severed torso when sheathed? The purple arms, the sheaths making the chest, and the pair of eyes above the shoulders.

 

[Toxi]

Such a shame that it gets compared to the likes of Dugtrio or Magneton. This one makes sense (its pre-evo already hints it), has a theme (coat of arms), and has a great motif (it carries over the pseudo face)... but sadly you have people who don't digest the design properly.

Magneton and Dugtrio do make sense.

Magnemite are all about magnetism, so for their evolution they stick together. Then they all meld together into a super Magnemite (Magnezone). Unfortunately, we've never seen what happens when three Magnezone combine...

Dugtrio is based on a Whack-a-Mole game, which have more moles pop up when the game gets harder; therefore, Dugtrio has more moles popping up because it's stronger.

 

[Maedhros]

Lol...

Magneton and Dugtrio do make sense.

Magnemite are all about magnetism, so for their evolution they stick together. Then they all meld together into a super Magnemite (Magnezone). Unfortunately, we've never seen what happens when three Magnezone combine...

Dugtrio is based on a Whack-a-Mole game, which have more moles pop up when the game gets harder; therefore, Dugtrio has more moles popping up because it's stronger.

Dual Swords > One-handed

 

[AdventureRacing]

Can't stand it like most new designs. Don't really understand the comparison to dugtrio and magneton both those designs make more sense to me (and are a far more simple and clean design which i like). More power to those that like them though, as long as i have access to all the previous gens to pick my favorites i don't really care if i don't like any new ones.

 

[sd28821]

does this mean that its attack doubles since duel wielding the same sword usually doubles your power .

 

[Hecatonchires Custom]

The nostalgia glasses are pretty thick around here.

So using this guy.

 

[Boss Doggie]

Yes, Pokemon is renown for its creative and complex thematic designs and storytelling.

Story? No.

Design however, especially since Gen 3? Yes.

Hell, just this...

With Altaria's Dragon/Flying typing, you'll unearth a lot of stuff.

Magneton and Dugtrio do make sense.

Magnemite are all about magnetism, so for their evolution they stick together. Then they all meld together into a super Magnemite (Magnezone). Unfortunately, we've never seen what happens when three Magnezone combine...

Dugtrio is based on a Whack-a-Mole game, which have more moles pop up when the game gets harder; therefore, Dugtrio has more moles popping up because it's stronger.

Dugtrio yeah, I guess. But I still go against Magneton because magnets aren't stickers damnit!

Are you trying to say something? I'm not sure what you're getting at.

I'm saying it's ugly and dumb as hell lol.

And yet it's quite clever.

 

[Pinko Marx]

I like it.

 

[DigitalOp]

But does it learn Swords Dance?

 

[Unicorn]

I'd love a pixel artist to demake all of these new or controversial pokemon into sprite form a la Gen 2

This guy would have looked amazing in Gen 2. Typing is great as well.

 

[Wilsongt]

Called it!

 

[pizza dog]

Lay off the haterade nobody cares if you think its dumb.

Dat typinggggggg.

 

[Antiwhippy]

Can't stand it like most new designs. Don't really understand the comparison to dugtrio and magneton both those designs make more sense to me (and are a far more simple and clean design which i like). More power to those that like them though, as long as i have access to all the previous gens to pick my favorites i don't really care if i don't like any new ones.

Three magnetic balls stuck together makes more sense than two swords stuck together?

You're not really presenting your case well.

 

[TheMink]

Looking sharp.

10/10

 

[mariox2098]

the third evolution should turn them into something crazy like lightsabers....I wish.

 

[Shengar]

What?! Honedge is Evolving?!
*play evolution music with short animation
Congratulation! Your Honedge just evolved to Sange&Yasha!

And guys, if people start bringing up the 151, ignore them or whatever, but just don't shitting on the Pokemon 'kay? I know the designs are not the creative one but it still hittin' the little guy inside of me.

 

[sd28821]

i can see its move set now cut,slash, fury swipes ,dual chop and swords dance .

i wonder if im forgetting any

 

[Jackben]

but guys dont you get the deep thematic design

HONE edge

sound like LONE edge

lone meaning ONE

dou blade

dou is short for double meaning TWO

Gamefreak are literary genius!

 

[Boss Doggie]

Can't stand it like most new designs. Don't really understand the comparison to dugtrio and magneton both those designs make more sense to me (and are a far more simple and clean design which i like). More power to those that like them though, as long as i have access to all the previous gens to pick my favorites i don't really care if i don't like any new ones.

Yes, because clearly "magnets stick together like stickers!" and "whack-a-mole but close together!" makes more sense than an evolution based on the coat-of-arms and the process of a gear machine don't.

but guys dont you get the deep thematic design

HONE edge

sound like LONE edge

lone meaning ONE

dou blade

dou is short for double meaning TWO

Gamefreak are literary genius!

Old.

Hitotsuki and Monorpale. English names tend to be more farfetched but it's there.

But clearly they're not smart enough to create references to Peng and the blue bird of happiness, design a sword as a ghostly royal coat of arms, or to various youkai without being too obvious unlike, say, Exeggutor? Or are you trying to imply that their references and knowledge to their works are limited to names?

 

[Moral Panic]

It isn't an impressive design.

 

[Watch Da Birdie]

Lay off the haterade nobody cares if you think its dumb.

Dat typinggggggg.

Unfortunately its Typing got nerfed...Steel is no longer resistant to Dark and Ghost, so it has those as weaknesses since Ghost is weak to Dark and itself.

 

[AdventureRacing]

Yes, because clearly "magnets stick together like stickers!" and "whack-a-mole but close together!" makes more sense than an evolution based on the coat-of-arms and the process of a gear machine don't.

Yes that's what i said. What exactly are you attempting to achieve by sarcastically repeating it?

 

[Firemind]

Their weaknesses are only Fire, Ground, Dark and Ghost x2. they don't have any x4 weakness.

ONLY? :lol

 

[Shengar]

but guys dont you get the deep thematic design

HONE edge

sound like LONE edge

lone meaning ONE

dou blade

dou is short for double meaning TWO

Gamefreak are literary genius!

This name is upper tier, rest easily among Braviary and Volcarona. But Talonflame is just shit tier for a name. I demand the french name become english one too!

 

[Macka]

Doublade? Terrible name. I don't like it very much design wise either. Was hoping for the sword to change a bit more drastically.

 

[Zalman]

Ugliest pokemon since dunsparce.

Nothing is uglier than Dunsparce.

Nothing.

 

[Shengar]

Doublade? Terrible name. I don't like it very much design wise either. Was hoping for the sword to change a bit more drastically.

Still better than Talonflame. That sounds like generic uncommon claw weapon.

 

[RPG_Fanatic]

Ghost Steel and No Guard. This one is definitely going in my team.

 

[Shahadan]

I don't get the hate for Honedge, I want it.

 

[daripad]

So this is part of my team confirmed. I didn't expect an evolution for it, pleasent surprise

 

[dimb]

Very creative. 9.9 pounds. What is this thing made of?

 

[udivision]

Designs like this really don't cut it :-/
Heck, GF, let me take a stab at it, I bet I could do better.

This name is upper tier, rest easily among Braviary and Volcarona. But Talonflame is just shit tier for a name. I demand the french name become english one too!

Honestly, his name is my most hated aspect of Gen 6. Simply loath it.

 

[Symphonic]

The last Pokemon game I played was red. Those Pokemon design were the best and memorable, after that I didn't care about it anymore.

y u do dis

 

[Shengar]

I want to see triple battle where there is Machamp, and two Doublade on a team.

 

[Dr.Palutena]

Yes that's what i said. What exactly are you attempting to achieve by sarcastically repeating it?

Because of all the things you can say about doubledge's design, it makes more sense than those things , people actually dual wield swords, the concept of two swords together makes more sense than moles being stuck together for some inane reason . Like people are entitled to find designs like this boring, personally i'm not the biggest fan, but it seems like weird bias and handwaving when people are treating it like a decline in design philosophy and calling it a spiritual successor to that "ice cream pokemon" while conveniently sweeping magneton and dugtrio ,etc ,etc under the rug.

 

[PrinceOfKoopas]

Side-by-side comparison of two Honedge and a Doublade.


Edit: Spoilers — They're different.

 

[Monado Blade]

Love Honedge but this... I dunno. Slightly disappointed I guess. Are there any video trailers out there or do we just have pics for now?

I would love an awesome Magnezone-style stage 3 evo though!

 

[braves01]

I'm not a fan of Pokemon designs that stray too far from actual animals, but I'll deal.

 

[Aureon]

Standard pokemon design, now with items instead of animals!

 

[Symphonic]

Can't stand it like most new designs. Don't really understand the comparison to dugtrio and magneton both those designs make more sense to me (and are a far more simple and clean design which i like). More power to those that like them though, as long as i have access to all the previous gens to pick my favorites i don't really care if i don't like any new ones.

Why did they make more sense to you