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Despite common misconception, Typhlosion has never lost it’s fire-like quills, but rather pulls them out when aggravated and ready to attack. Similarly to its evolutionary counterparts, it has spots on its back that eject the flames and still appear in game animations
Since Pokemon Diamond and Pearl, at least one species has included a gender difference every generation, with exception to Generation 7. No Pokemon introduced in Sun and Moon and their Ultra counterparts have a gender difference. However, Eevee was given one in Let's Go.
Since the introduction of Pokemon X and Y, Pikachu has used it's anime voice as it's cry in every main series game. Followed by Eevee in Pokemon Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! and Gigantamax Meowth in Pokemon Sword and Shield.
According to a Nintendo Dream Interview, Flygon was intended to get a Mega Evolution, being designed by Ken Sugimori. It never got past the design phase due to art block, it was originally planned to appear in Pokemon X and Y.
Gigantamax Pikachu may be inspired by/pay homage to Pikachu's original sprite design, being rounded in shape and having an elongated tail, the body/face shape also resembles its Pokemon Yellow design.#SwshFacts
Grookey, Scorbunny and Sobble Dreamworld/Pokémon Center art. These are ripped directly from the twitter accounts from the past few days.
Concept art of Solgaleo and Lunala from the Pokemon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon Essentials Concept Art Book.
Mallow's school bag in the anime is based on the Forage Bag from the video games. This item is given to the player by Mallow to put ingredients in during their Lush Jungle Trial.
It was common speculation that Sun & Moon's codename was "Niji" (Rainbow). This title may be based on real life Hawaii, the Alola Region's inspiration. Hawaii is often associated with rainbows being shown in photographs, art and even license plates. This is reflected in the games
The Sun and Moon Series of the anime is the only time Ash does not wear a form of jacket or hoodie. It is also the first time he wears shorts and no gloves, the second time being in the New Series.