[Pokemon Sun and Moon] Old Generation Pokemon, New Buffs

No Pokémon game would be complete without the old generation Pokémon. While everyone’s fawning over the Alola forms or the new Pokémon, the old Pokémon come with new buffs to improve your team’s over-all power. The new Pokémon may have new skills; but, there are just some classics that never get old. There are some Pokémon that have been an asset to the team ever since their generation debut. So, what are the Pokémon who have gotten improved? Let’s find out!

List of Buffs and New Abilities

Flygon

No.	Type
330	Ground	Dragon

Flygon buff: Dragon Dance

Despite being similar to the Dragon/Ground-type Garchomp, Flygon’s stats are a little lower than his. Flygon and Garchomp didn’t have too much of a difference. However, in this generation, it learns a new move known as Dragon Dance. It’s a non-damaging dragon-type move that boosts the Attack and Speed of Dragon-type Pokémon. And paired up with Earthquake, Flygon can deal tons of damage.

Suicune

No.	Type
245	Water

Suicune’s buff: Sheer Cold

Suicune, the legendary from Johto, is one of the more durable legendaries. It also has a 1-hit K.O. move known as Sheer Cold. If this attack lands, the opposing Pokémon is immediately knocked out. However, Suicune in the older games didn’t have Sheer Cold. In Pokémon Sun and Moon, Suicune can learn this attack by levelling up.

Moltres

No.	Type
146	Flying	Fire

Moltres’ Buff: Overheat

Moltres may be similar to Charizard in terms of type. But, it still ends up being overshadowed from the Attack power Charizard has. To fix this problem, Moltres can now learn Overheat. While it is a powerful fire attack, it does sharply reduce the Sp. Atk. Use this attack wisely.

Gigalith

No.	Type
526	Rock

Gigalith’s buff: Sand Stream

When Gigalith is in the battle, it triggers a sand storm. Why? It’s because of his new ability, Sand Stream. Upon entering the battle, Gigalith activates Sand Stream which causes a Sandstorm for at least 2-5 turns. With already a hardened defense, Gigalith can withstand long battles and outlast its opponents.

Pelipper

No.	Type
279	Water	Flying

Pelipper’s Buff: New Drizzle ability

While this Pokémon may have been ignored for awhile, Pelipper now has Drizzle. At the start of the battle, Pelipper will activate its Drizzle ability and automatically activate Rain Dance. In the previous versions, this ability only lasts 2-5 turns.

Vanilluxe

No.	Type
584	Ice

Vanilluxe Buff: Snow Warning ability, able to learn Freeze-Dry

Vanilluxe, often underestimated, people would either ignore or just farm it for the 3 EV (Effort Values) for the Sp. Atk. But now, it comes with Snow Warning ability which summons a hail when in battle. While the hail lasts for 2-5 turns, it can now learn Freeze-Dry. This move rapidly cools its opponents and is super-effective against Water-types.

Torkoal

No.	Type
324	Fire

Torkoal’s buff:New Ability Drought
When switched into battle, Torkoal activates Sunny Day which shines for the next 5-8 turns. While Sunny Day is up, all fire-type moves increase in power. Any water-type Pokémon subjected to this weather will lose Atk Power. In the former generations, Drought affects Pokémon different abilities:

Solar Power – it boosts their attack by 50% but loses 1/8th of their HP
Flower Gift – it raises team’s Atk and Sp. Def by 50%
Dry Skin – Pokémon will lose 1/8th of their HP per turn
Leaf Guard ability – immune to non-volatile conditions

Beartic (evolved form of Cubchoo)

No.	Type
678	Ice

Beartic’s Buff: New ability – Slush Rush

While in a hailstorm, Beartic’s speed is doubled. With this new ability, it buffs Beartic’s already hard-hitting physical attacks. Beartic has a high attack power and has a variety of special attacks that can reduce the speed of your Pokémon. When this is coupled with Icicle Crash, the attack becomes a priority move and has a 30% to cause your Pokémon to flinch before it attacks.

Pokémon with Improved Base Stats and Buffs:

Name	HP	Attack	Defense	Sp. Atk	Sp. Def	Agility	Buff
Arbok	60	95	69	65	79	80	Attack +10
Dugtrio	35	100	50	50	70	120	Attack +20
Farfetch’d	52	90	55	58	62	60	Attack +25
Dodorio	60	110	70	60	60	110	Speed+10
Electrode	60	50	70	80	80	150	Speed+10
Exeggutor	95	95	85	125	75	55	Tokubo +10
Noctowl	100	50	50	86	96	70	Special Attack +10
Ariados	70	90	70	60	70	40	Special Defense +10
Granbull	65	95	85	55	55	85	Defense +10
Marcargo	60	50	120	90	80	30	HP + 10 Special Attack +10
Corsola	65	55	95	65	95	35	HP + 10 Defense +10 Special Defense +10
Mantine	85	40	70	80	140	70	HP + 20
Swellow	60	85	60	75	50	125	Special Attack +10
Pelipper	60	50	100	95	70	65	Special Attack +10
Masquerain	70	60	62	100	82	80	Special Attack +10 agility +20
Delcatty	70	65	65	55	55	90	Speed+10
Volbeat	65	73	75	47	85	85	Defense +20 Special Defense +10
Illumise	65	47	75	73	85	85	Defense +20 Special Defense +10
Lunatone	90	55	65	95	85	70	HP + 20
Solrock	90	95	85	55	65	70	HP + 20
Chimecho	75	50	80	95	90	65	HP + 10 Defense +10 Special Defense +10
Woobat	65	45	43	55	43	72	HP + 10
Crustle	70	105	125	65	75	45	Attack +10
Beartic	95	130	80	70	80	50	Attack +20
Cryogonal	80	50	50	95	135	105	HP + 10 Defense +20

Buffed Up Attacks

Move Name	Previous	Now
Ally Switch	Priority +1	Priority +2
Parabolic Charge	Power 50	Power 65
Flying Press	Power 80	Power 100
Diamond Storm	Defense 1 UP	Defense 2 UP

With the new buffs, you sure you’re ready to take on all the challenges? If you’re going global, make sure you check on your team. After all, even one point can tip the odds in your favour.

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Old Generation Pokemon, New Buffs [Pokemon Sun and Moon]

Up until now, the Pokemon that everyone's been fawning over are the new ones. But what about the old generation pokemon? Even they have something to offer!