'Pokemon Sun and Moon' release date, starters: new leak teases Starter evolutions

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"Pokemon Sun and Moon" will be introducing players to three new starter Pokemon: the Grass-type Rowlett, the Fire-type Litten and the Water-type Popplio. A new report from Mobile n Apps reveals a leaked image that many are speculating to be the final evolutions of the three starters.

Rowlett is reportedly going to become an archer Pokemon in which it can fire arrows from its feathers and wings. It also has a green ring of feathers around its head, making the Pokemon look similar to the traditional design for Robin Hood. This make indicate Rowlett will evolve into a Flying-Fighting or Flying-Normal Pokemon.

Litten's final evolution is referred to as the Wrestler, a large lion-like Pokemon that performs wrestling moves. This almost confirms that the final evolution form is a Fire-Fighting hybrid. The image does showcase the Pokemon firing a circle of fire from its belt, which many speculate to be the Fire Blast move.

Popplio's final evolution resembles a mermaid and is referred to as a Siren. This may indicate that it will become a Water-Psychic hybrid. There are a few Water-Psychic hybrids such as Slowpoke and its evolution tree. It is undetermined if Popplio's evolutions will follow a similar pattern. 

However, it is important to note that Nintendo, The Pokemon Company and Game Freak have yet to confirm if the image is even real or if it was made by someone else and simply passed as a genuine item. There is the possibility that the image is a fraud and that the real final evolutions are completely different than indicated.

"Pokemon Sun and Moon" will be released for the Nintendo 3DS this coming Nov. 18. The games are set in the archipelago of Alola and will introduce at least 10 new Pokemon to the long-running franchise, a list that includes the aforementioned starters Rowlett, Litten and Popplio. 

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