So we see its defensive and bulky which is never good on a grass type. HOWEVER there is evidence that it will experience a different stat distribution when it evolves.
1: Dartrix
Dartrix's Base HP is the same as Grotle's. Rowlet's is more like Tepig. Dartrix has less HP than Pignite, it won't be as bully as we thought, low end it could see 90.
2: Description
Shut up most of you agree A-Sandshrew will be slower than normal Sandshrew based on the description. Anyways, as you know, Decidueye is said to be fast and can wreck shit and what not so there's that.
3: The fact Decidueye is so skinny.
And the fact it's said to get flustered from a sneak attack. If you were a tank, you'd know you can tank a hit and deliver back but instead it runs.
>>29708890
Not saying I believe Decidueye will be a bulk mon.
It wouldn't be the frist time for retarded stats on starters.
>>29708890
>still in denial
This is getting really depressing.
>>29708890
Honestly Im optimistic. Its the first time that a second stage evolution(final stage as in decidueye) has changed so drastically from the first stage evolution in terms of body type. It goes from chubby and fluffy to skinny. Plus Decidueye's description, like you said, seems to not match a tank.
Im hoping for 80-90 speed at best. It wont be as fast as Delphox, but itll be deceny.
>>29708890
>Defensive and bulky which is never good on a grass type
U fokn wot m8? M-Venu, Ferrothorn, Amoonguss, Tangrowth and to a lesser extent, Chesnaught, would all like to have a word with you
Alolan sandsandslash is gonna be fast dude, read its descriptiom
>>29709162
80-90 is still relatively slow if it's taking an offensive role
>>29709214
If its Atk is good enough, it can easily run Choice Scarf.
But I have an odd feeling this thing will get a HA that can help it, they wouldn't give it Spirit Shackle and not try to make something like a trapper that can mark a kill. They could either give it Stakeout or an entirely new ability.
I'm so eager for the leaks now cause I want to see what new abities they made for the starters.
>>29709214
So UU at best. Not too bad. Plus most decent starters reside there. As much as id like rowlett to be the next greninja and blazikwn, not every starter can be uber material
>>29709335
Let's not forget it's there HA that led them there. If they didn't receive what they did, both would be rotting in UU/RU now.
>implying people can run around and shoot bows accurately
Shoulda dropped the stupid bow thing and kept the darts. It would have made sense if they wanted to keep it fast.
I can see it being defensive but I don't think it'd fit. I can see it being fast as that kind of fits a sniper/archer. Maybe I'm just bullshitting.
Confuse Ray
Leech Seed
Protect
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No matter its stats, I'm just going to run an upgraded Trevenant. Woo!
>Decidueye is the lightest final form of a starter Pokémon, weighing 80.7 lbs. (36.6 kg).
H-HE'S FAST