'PokÃ©mon Sun and Moon' release date news update: Unique monster featured on new trailer

Ivan Menchavez Monday, July 11, 2016

Following the release of "PokÃ©mon Go" on iOS and Android earlier this month, fans have shifted their focus on the upcoming "PokÃ©mon Sun" and "PokÃ©mon Moon," which is scheduled to be released in November. Gearing up for its highly anticipated release, game developer Game Freak and publisher The PokÃ©mon Company have released another trailer for the title that introduces a new PokÃ©mon character.

The maps on the Alola region in "Pokemon Sun and Moon" may have been revealed. | Twitter/NintendoAmerica

Many fans are intrigued by the new character because it appears that the company needed to release trailer footage for its introduction. What's more interesting is it is not even a Legendary PokÃ©mon, which is kind of surprising given the attention it is getting from fans and critics.

According to a report by Polygon, the new PokÃ©mon character is called Salandit. The monster is said to possess a unique appearance with its black colored skin and a red mark along its spine. According to the publication, the new PokÃ©mon is made of two different elements â€“ the Fire type and the Poison type. Considered as one of a kind character, Salandit certainly has its own mystery.

Aside from its uniqueness, the new "PokÃ©mon Sun and Moon" monster has an uncanny ability called Corrosion. According to reports, this ability gives Salandit an advantage against its enemy because of the poison it releases. It can defeat any powerful PokÃ©mon in the PokÃ©dex. Game observers believe that the new monster will be pretty useful during competitions and tournaments because the unmatchable abilities it possesses.

Meanwhile, the new "PokÃ©mon Sun and Moon" will be the first major PokÃ©mon title since the release of "PokÃ©mon X and Y" in 2013. There are also reports saying that Nintendo will also be releasing three original PokÃ©mon titles, Red, Blue, and Yellow, this weekend on its Virtual Console, Den of Geek reported.

As of the moment, no changes have been made with regard to the release date of "PokÃ©mon Sun and Moon." The game will be exclusively available for Nintendo 3DS on Nov. 18.