Pokemon Sun and Moon release date news: Gamers who purchase before Jan. 11 get a Munchlax

Fans of the Pokemon franchise are in for a treat this month as the upcoming titles "Pokemon Sun and Moon" will reportedly launch before the month ends. This year marks the 20^{th anniversary of the Pokemon franchise, so fans are expecting great gameplay in the latest titles.}

Players who purchase the game before Jan. 11, 2017, will get a Munchlax which will eventually evolve into a Pulverizing Snorlax. The Pokemon will also come with a Snorlium Z item. The Pokemon will come with two moves, the Hold Back and Happy Hour.

"By evolving Munchlax into Snorlax and having it hold the Snorlium Z, Snorlax becomes able to use a special Z-Move that cannot be used by any other Pokémon — Pulverizing Pancake," the official website for the video games noted.

As usual, three starter Pokemon will be available to players. In the latest titles, gamers can choose between a fire-type, a grass-type and a water-type Pokemon. The latest installment of the franchise will introduce Rowlet, Litten and Popplio.

A trailer for the upcoming game teased the starter Pokemon's final evolutionary forms. Grass-type Rowlet will eventually evolve into its final form called Decidueye, which is also a ghost-type Pokemon. The fire-type Litten will evolve into Incineroar, which also has dark-type qualities. Meanwhile, water-type Popplio will evolve into its final form called Primarina, which is also a fairy-type Pokemon.

"Pokemon Sun" and "Pokemon Moon" are both Nintendo 3DS exclusive titles. Gamers can get their hands on the game on Nov. 18.

Players can pre-order the titles from online retailers such as Amazon or Game. Each title costs $39.99. Gamers can also opt to buy both titles at once for $79.99. Those who pre-order the games from GameStop will receive a complementary poster.

Watch out for more updates on "Pokemon Sun" and "Pokemon Moon."