Pokemon Sun and Moon - Thoughts on Popplio

by Phoenix Desertsong, Pokemon Master

 Popplio is definitely one of the cutest Pokemon starters I've ever seen, and that's considering how cute many of the Alola region Pokemon are. The Sea Lion Pokemon is the heaviest of the three Pokemon Sun and Moon starters at 16.5 lbs. Considering that water starters have long been among the most powerful in the Pokemon games (see Gredninja), it's possible that Popplio and his evolutions could end up being the best overall when it comes to battle. As much as I love Litten, it may be the cutest of the three, too. 

The official Pokemon Sun and Moon website offers a couple of cool tidbits about Popplio. His swimming speed apparently can reach over 25 mph. Understandably being a sea lion, Popplio moves better in the water than on land, but this is true of most Water Pokemon. However, on land, it can perform tricks such as acrobatics using the elasticity of its Bubble balloons. 
 
If I wasn't so excited about having a Fire Cat starter in Litten, Popplio probably would be my first choice for starter in Pokemon Sun and Moon. But considering that I have a commitment to using fire starters in every new Pokemon game the first time that I play, I'll have to discover the power of Popplio's evolution line later on. I really like Popplio.