As rumors circulate for the sixth generation Pokémon games, you can add the Gym Leaders, Elite Four, and even the Pokémon Champion to the list.
It's officially been over a month since The Pokémon Company International or Nintendo released new information for "Pokémon X" and "Pokémon Y" after confirming the next Eevee evolution Sylveon. Since then, fans' anticipation for more news have grown for any piece of info.
One person assisting in the speculation is "Mr. XY," who has captured fans' attention, even if it's debating how fake the "leaked" information is.
Among the leaked information is the new Pokédex that includes the name of the new starter Pokémon evolutions, baby Pokémon for Heracross and Pinsir, and types until Pokémon number 748.
Now hitting the rumor mill are the characters you'll be battling.
First, starting with the Gym Leaders. According to a recent leak, "Pokémon X" and "Pokémon Y" will maintain the eight Gym Leader system and will start with a Bug-type gym.
- Snyder (Bug) - Web Badge - Galatan Gym: Rugged, brown-haired man wearing outdoor gear, such as hiking boots, and a vest filled with various tools and doo-dads covering it. An outdoors-man skilled in trapping and such who is a master Bug Catcher.
- Blanche (Normal) - Star Badge - Coladale Gym : "Pixie-cut", orange-haired young girl in a typical ballerina outfit. Is a ballet prodigy.
- Justin (Dark) - Eclipse Badge - Croceanna Gym: Slicked-back, black hair guy in a police officer outfit wearing an eye-patch. Former convict turned good who tames dangerous Pokemon.
- Rochelle (Rock) - Solid Badge - Mistiltin Gym: Long, brown-haired woman wearing a racing outfit and holding a helmet. Is a motor rally racer and car enthusiast.
- Felicity (Psychic) - Grace Badge - Durendock Gym: Black-haired "office woman" wearing very fashionable eyeglasses. Interior decorator that practices Feng Shui and is very orderly.
- Flavius and Ferra (Steel) - Grid Badge - Caladbough Gym: An older, "fluffy hair" man wearing a flashy golden suit and a beautiful blond woman in a silver dress. Are co-hosts that run a game show at their Gym.
- Jules (Ghost) - Spirit Badge - Nagelrelm Gym :Young boy is a black suit, with pale skin and light-blond hair. Eyes closed. Is a blind violinist who uses his other senses to play.
- Vincent (Fighting) - Force Badge - Tyrforge Gym: Pretty plain looking, middle-aged man wearing a black sweater and brown pants. Well known movie star and philanthropist.
If the above is true, then it will be the first time the Pokémon games will have a Dark-type Gym Leader. The Dark-type has been featured with the Elite Four in previous games. In relation to the Elite Four, their information has also allegedly been leaked.
- Odelia (Grass) - Young, primed woman with medium-length red hair wearing a fancy dark-green horse-riding suit holding a rapier.
- Marty (Water) - Muscular dude dressed up in a full-body swimsuit, with a baseball cap and goggles. Has a towel wrapped around his neck.
- Ignatius (Fire) - Purple-haired, handsome looking man wearing a red/black "priest" outfit, with "intense" eyes.
- Eydis (Electric) - Very muscular, powerful looking woman with a yellow/pink mohawk wearing a black leotard and a white biker jacket.
Again, although the information is likely false, I do like the idea of the Elite Four taking the types of the first Pokémon starters and the somewhat fourth starter type of Electric - since Pikachu is offered as a starter in "Pokémon Yellow."
Finally, the Pokémon Champion information is making the speculation list too, and if true, might make this a very compelling game. The Pokémon Champion is your father, named Oliver, who uses a mixed team. Battling against your father is not rare, as the third generation games featured Gym Leader Norman, who portrayed the protagonist's father.
What do you think of the latest rumors?
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