The future of third versions is unclear, but third legendaries have been going strong since Hoenn. Rayquaza, Giratina, Kyurem, Zygarde, Necrozma, Eternatus...
It is not at all bold to assume there will be an as-yet unrevealed legendary with some connection to Koraidon and Miraidon that is important to the lore and maybe plot.
True, though I'll also point out that those last 2, Necrozma & Eternatus, sort of broke the mold of a traditional "third member" to the Mascot Legendaries (and in a small way, so did Zygarde and even Kyurem), to a point they're considered by most to be their own Legendaries tangentially connected to the Mascot Legendaries.
Now they could obviously decide to make the "third member" just like the initial two, a draconic motorbike which represents a period of time (present, alternate timelines, no time), but on terms of that theme I think Koraidon and Miraidon got it covered. Infact I'll be more willing to bet it has more to do with all the crystal stuff we've been seeing (thus likely a connection to the super gimmick of this gen, just like how Necrozma and Eternatus was connected to Z-Moves and Dynamax, respectively).
everyone talkin about if spirigatito will be on fours, or on two legs, but real question is if fuecoco will be on fours or on two legs
I don't know, with how big and round it is (and it being based on the croc), I'd be more willing to guess as it evolves it'll get more obese until its final evo has it lying on its big belly with its little arms and legs lying limply by its side:
(You may not think it but this is what a peak body molded by million of years of evolution looks like)
Can't be putting the idea in kids' heads that your teacher might be evil.
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That's right kids, you can always trust us teachers; now don't go running in the hall, don't stay up late, and especially don't go checking my offices for any secret entrances to a hidden lab. Because obviously you won't find any. So don't do it! Good.
I am such an evil genius..."
I am more on the line of thinking it's just going to be something akin to what they did with the version-specific gyms in SwSh: the other professor will still be there but will have a supporting or minor role in the plot instead.
Not that good of an example, I don't recall SwSh ever mentioning the Minor League or showing any until the DLC brought in a representation from the Poison and Psychic Gym, once again version exclusive. If you're playing Sword than Allister, Melony, and Avery might not as well exist, and same with Shield players for Bea, Gordie, and Klara. It's one aspect of SwSh really dropped the ball.
I think a better example would be the Ultra Recon Squad. All four did appear in each game, just you have two running around in Alola while the other two stayed behind to watch over Ultra Megalopolis.\
Do you mean Fur Coat? Just because a Pokemon's fur is thick doesn't necessarily mean it has the specific defensive properties associated with Fur Coat. In general I think we really need to get past the idea that a Pokemon not having the most immediately obvious typing/moves/abilities/stats counts as some kind of failure or oversight.
Fix'd.
Did I say it was a failure for not having Fur Coat? Also I don't think it's unreasonable, like what special trait does a Pokemon need to have Fur Coat in addition to having thick fur? It's not mentioned Furfrou or Alolan Persian had any special fur, they're just very furry. Because the idea of Fur Coat is just that the Pokemon has thick fur which theoretically would absorbs kinetic energy, that's it. What furry Pokemon gets Fur Coat isn't based on any design philosophy but rather on the whims of GF for the vision of that Pokemon.
Maybe you're thinking of Fluffy that requires some additional trait? Because of Fluffy adding a Fire weakness, the Pokemon that gets Fluffy needs something special about their fluffiness that'll make them defensive but also flammable. Stufful family is because their biology is similar to that of a stuffed animal toy and Wooloo family is because their wool is very durable.
Meanwhile, Natural Cure has also been more selective usually being given to Pokemon who have healing powers or regeneration of some kind (or a nature guardian in Celebi and Phantump's family case). Though we do out outliers like the Roselia family and Swablu family, though even those I can sort of see having it. So what about Pawmi, whose thing it is just stores electricity in its (thick) fur and rubs it to release a discharge, gives it this selective Ability?
And in general no one is saying a Pokemon not having the obvious typing/moves/abilities/stats is a failing/oversight; a lot of the time we're just pointing it out as an oddity. Because it is, hence the "obvious". Now, Pokemon usually provides some explanation why this is the case or we can pick up context clues either in design, concept, or basis why it is. However, we do have things which go unexplained and, while still not a failure/oversight, I don't think its wrong to point it out and ponder on it.
That symbol actually reminds me of the astrological signs for Jupiter and Saturn. IDK how that’ll play into anything but I suppose we’re gonna find out.
You know I think that's what it reminds me of most, thank you!
Also my boi Parasect deserves it.
After all the trouble it and Paras gave me in Legends: Arceus, no it doesn't, unless its a Regional Variant where it calms the f*** down (joking aside, I think it would be neat if they had a Regional Variant Paras family where, instead of being taken over by the mushroom, they get the upperhand and learn to cultivate it, using their backs like a mobile garden).