Players to Receive a Special Celebi After Downloading Pokémon Bank

The Pokémon Company International announced that if you downloaded the new Pokémon Bank app for the Nintendo 3DS, you will get the Mythical Time Travel Pokémon Celebi!

This special gift for Pokémon X and Pokémon Y can be acquired if you downloaded Pokémon Bank anytime between December 27, 2013, and September 30, 2014. This special Celebi comes with the attack called "Hold Back", a move that you can't learn from normal gameplay.


Hold Back is a move that allows players to weaken a target with certainty and is very useful in capturing Pokémon. In addition, this Celebi also knows the moves Recover, Heal Bell, and Safeguard.

Players will need to use the Pokémon Link feature in their Pokémon X or Pokémon Y game to receive Celebi. After you have received your Celebi gift within Pokémon Bank, select Pokémon Link, and Celebi will be sent to your PC Box in your Pokémon X or Pokémon Y game.

Pokémon XY: Cocoon of Destruction Anime Film Teaser Trailer

The teaser trailer of the new Pokémon anime film is finally revealed! Entitled "Pokémon XY: Cocoon of Destruction", the film will premiere in Japan this July 19, 2014.


Proclaimed that like the games, "the films are entering a new dimension!" The movie will feature the Legendary Pokémon Xerneas and Yvetal and Mega Evolutions. As expected, Ash and the friends he met in the Kalos region namely Clemont, Bonnie and Serena are expected to appear in this film.

Director Kunihiko Yuyama returns for this film. Lastly, the Pokémon short entitled "Pikachu, What's This Key For?" is also part of this film.

[Source: Anime News Network]

Pokémon Bank & Poké Transporter App Trailer

Pokémon Company International released the trailer of their new Pokémon Bank service for Pokémon X & Pokémon Y, which will launch on December 27. The video revealed the various features of this service.

With this feature, players can deposit, withdraw, and manage up to 3,000 Pokémon in private boxes online through an internet connection. Transfer Pokémon from multiple copies of Pokémon X & Pokémon Y, including downloadable versions, using one Nintendo 3DS system.


In addition, you can transfer Pokémon from Pokémon Black, Pokémon White, Pokémon Black 2, and Pokémon White 2 to Pokémon X and Pokémon Y using the Poké Transporter, a linked application received when you download Pokémon Bank.

Players who download this new service between between December 27, 2013 and January 31, 2014 will receive a complimentary trial pass within the application, which will let them experience Pokémon Bank and Poké Transporter at no charge for 30 days. After this time period, the Pokémon Bank service will cost $4.99 per year.

Pokémon X & Y Super Music Collection Now Available on iTunes

The Pokémon Company International has released the Pokémon X & Pokémon Y: Super Music Collection on iTunes! This album contains songs featured in Pokémon X & Pokémon Y.

The album has more than 200 songs and 3.5 hours of music featured in the games. In addition, the album also includes a battle game music track from the Pokémon Origins anime special. The album also features five bonus tracks from Pokémon Red and Pokémon Blue from the original composer, GAME FREAK's Shota Kageyama.

This is the first time a Pokémon soundtrack available on iTunes and fans can expect more of these in 2014, including the soundtracks of:

• Pokémon FireRed and Pokémon LeafGreen
• Pokémon HeartGold and Pokémon SoulSilver
• Pokémon Ruby and Pokémon Sapphire
• Pokémon Diamond and Pokémon Pearl
• Pokémon Black and Pokémon White
• Pokémon Black 2 and Pokémon White 2

The Pokémon X & Pokémon Y: Super Music Collection album costs $9.99 can be downloaded on iTunes. [DOWNLOAD NOW]

Over 10 Million Pokémon Have Been Traded in Pokémon X & Y

Game Freak directory Junichi Masuda revealed in the "Salon del Manga de Barcelona" convention something impressive about Pokémon X & Pokémon Y when it comes to trades.

Masuda revealed that over 10 million Pokémon have been exchanged/traded in both Pokémon X & Pokémon Y. The fans responded the announcement with a strong ovation for Masuda.

[Source: Nintendo Everything]

Xerneas to Appear in Super Smash Bros. For 3DS & Wii U

The official Super Smash Bros. website posted a new screenshot for the upcoming Nintendo 3DS and Wii U game, which features a certain Pokémon from Pokémon X.

For those who can't recognize the horns in the picture, it's Xerneas, the Legendary Pokémon of Pokémon X. Director Masahiro Sakurai didn't reveal if Xerneas is a playable character or one of the random Pokémon that will pop out once you throw a Pokéball in the game.

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS & Wii U is set for a 2014 release.

[Source: Siliconera]

Pokémon X & Y Sold More Than 4 Million Units Worldwide in Two Days!

Pokémon X and Pokémon Y was the first Pokémon game that was released simultaneously worldwide so it is expected that it will equal to high sales. So how much the game earned in it's opening weekend?

The games sold more than 4 million units across Japan, Europe and the Americas. Combining and comparing regional data for previous launches, X & Y would be the fastest-selling Nintendo 3DS game of all time and did better than Black 2 & White 2 by more than 70%.

[Source: Nintendo]

Pokémon X & Y Live-Action Launch Trailer

Now that Pokémon X and Pokémon Y is now available worldwide, here's the live-action launch trailer for the game when it was released in Europe last October 12th.

Game Freak's Masuda: Pokémon Games Will Not Have DLC

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Game Freak director Junichi Masuda revealed in an interview with VG247 that the Pokémon games will not have downloadable content (DLC) in any form.

And I quote:

We like the idea that through Pokémon people can make conversation or you can become friends and that Pokémon can be a safe environment for that. In terms of DLC specifically, I don't know what shape DLC can take in the future. But at the moment I don't feel it's a safe enough mode – so to speak – appropriate for Pokémon.

There's no download content or microtransaction content developed specifically for Pokémon X & Y. We've not come up with any ideas on that yet. I like the idea that Pokémon can be enjoyed with just one piece of software. You buy the game and it can be enjoyed just with that one software that you buy. That’s a key point for Game Freak.

The latest Pokémon game, Pokémon X and Y was released worldwide last October 12 in both retail and via the Nintendo eShop.

[Source: Gamnesia]

Pokémon Bank Annual Service Cost Revealed

More info about the new Pokémon Bank downloadable app for the Nintendo 3DS was posted in the Pokémon X and Pokémon Y official website. This new service allows fans to store their Pokémon that they capture online.

This paid service will be free for the first month, if you download and use the app (which includes obtaining the free pass) by January 31, 2014. It will give you access to 100 storage boxes of your own, enabling you to store up to 3,000 Pokémon (30 Pokémon per box).

When you download the Pokémon Bank app, players can also download another app called Poké Transporter. This app allows players to transfer Pokémon from Pokémon Black/White and Black 2/White 2 to Pokémon Bank, by inserting the cartridges of those respective games into your 3DS.

Because of this, once the Pokémon for those games are transferred to the Bank, they can never be transferred back to their previous games. In addition, the Transporter is an app that works together with the Bank. Furthermore, Pokémon created or modified via illegal means will not work in the two apps.

The Pokémon Bank and Pokémon Transporter app service will cost $4.99 per year and is intended to support long-term management and maintenance of the service. This service will launch in the U.S. this December 27th.

[Source: Siliconera]

Pokémon X & Y Introduction Video

The official Pokémon YouTube released the opening videos for Pokémon X and Pokémon Y for both male and female trainer in the game.

The opening features the new Pokémon professor, Professor Sycamore allowing you to pick your gender and basic customization options.




Pokémon X and Pokémon Y will be released worldwide for the Nintendo 3DS in both retail and on the Nintendo eShop starting this October 12th. Pre-orders are now available via Play-Asia. You can start pre-ordering by clicking the links found below.

• Pokémon X (US$ 44.90) | Pokémon Y (US$ 44.90)

[Source: Siliconera]

Pokémon X & Y Received 1.26 Million Pre-Orders

Media Create reported that Pokémon X and Pokémon Y received 1.26 million pre-orders in Japan! 2 months ago, it was reported that the game already topped the pre-sales charts.

This feat set a new record for most pre-orders for a Nintendo 3DS title, topping Monster Hunter 4's 1.17 million. The 1.26-million figure does not include the set pack download.

Pokémon X and Pokémon Y will be released worldwide for the Nintendo 3DS in both retail and on the Nintendo eShop starting this October 12th. Pre-orders are now available via Play-Asia. You can start pre-ordering by clicking the links found below.

• Pokémon X (US$ 44.90) | Pokémon Y (US$ 44.90)

[Source: Anime News Network]

Pokémon X & Y: Charizard's Two Mega Evolutions Revealed

It is recently revealed that Charizard will have two Mega Evolutions in Pokémon X and Pokémon Y! Using either the Charizardite X or Charizardite Y, Charizard can Mega Evolve into either Mega Charizard X or Mega Charizard Y!

When Charizard Mega Evolves into Mega Charizard X, its body turns black and its flames burn blue with increased heat. It also changes types when it Mega Evolves, changing from Fire and Flying-type to Fire and Dragon-type!


In addition, it's Attack increases significantly and its Ability changes to Tough Claws, which raises the power of moves that make direct contact. This Ability comes in handy when Mega Charizard X learns the Dragon-type move Dragon Tail which can force an opposing Pokémon to switch out during battle while also dealing damage.

The previously announced Mega Charizard is Mega Charizard Y. This Mega Charizard's Sp. Attack increases significantly, and its Ability changes to Drought, increasing the power of Fire-type moves. Mega Charizard Y can learn the Fire-type move Blast Burn which becomes even more powerful with the effect of the Drought Ability.

Pokémon X and Pokémon Y will be released worldwide for the Nintendo 3DS in both retail and on the Nintendo eShop starting this October 12th. Pre-orders are now available via Play-Asia. You can start pre-ordering by clicking the links found below.

• Pokémon X (US$ 44.90) | Pokémon Y (US$ 44.90)

Pokémon X & Y Latest TV Commercials

Here are the latest TV commercials for Pokémon X and Pokémon Y, which features the game's various features and the changes they made for the new game when it comes to transportation and character customization.




Pokémon X and Pokémon Y will be released worldwide for the Nintendo 3DS in both retail and on the Nintendo eShop starting this October 12th. Pre-orders are now available via Play-Asia. You can start pre-ordering by clicking the links found below.

• Pokémon X (US$ 44.90) | Pokémon Y (US$ 44.90)

Pokémon XY Anime Special Trailer

Here's the special trailer for Pokémon XY, which features Ash's new companions, more Pokémon, Team Rocket (and Wobbuffet)'s return and Ash's first encounter with a Mega Evolved Pokémon!


Pokémon XY follows Ash's new adventures in the Kalos region with his partner Pikachu as they encounter and befriend more Pokémon! In the first episode of the anime, Ash must deal with a Garchomp that has Mega Evolved as it causes havoc in the city. The series is set to premiere this October 17th.

Pokémon X & Y: Tyrunt and Amaura's Evolved Forms Revealed

More info about the two fossil Pokémon in Pokémon X and Pokémon Y is finally revealed. The two fossil Pokémon, Tyrunt and Amaura can be obtained using the Jaw Fossil and Sail Fossil respectively.

In addition, the evolved forms of these Pokémon are finally revealed. Tyrunt is a Pokémon that will throw a fit when it doesn't like something and evolves into Tyrantrum. This Rock/Dragon Pokémon has large, and powerful jaws.

Amaura has the ability called "Refrigerate", which turns Normal-type moves into Ice-type moves. This Rock/Ice Pokémon evolves into Aurorus. After it evolves, it can blast air to form a wall of ice to shield itself from attacks. It's moves include Aurora Beam and can learn a move called "Freeze-Dry", which Super Effective against Water-type Pokémon.

Both fossil Pokémon are said to be "over one hundred million years old" and can be restored at the Fossil Lab.

Pokémon X and Pokémon Y will be released worldwide for the Nintendo 3DS in both retail and on the Nintendo eShop starting this October 12th. Pre-orders are now available via Play-Asia. You can start pre-ordering by clicking the links found below.

• Pokémon X (US$ 44.90) | Pokémon Y (US$ 44.90)

[Source: Siliconera]

Latest Pokémon XY Anime Trailer Featuring Mega Blaziken

Last Sunday's Pokémon Smash episode featured a new trailer for the Pokémon XY anime series. The new trailer features a shot of Mega Blaziken.

Days later, the official TV Tokyo YouTube channel posted a new trailer featuring Ash's new companions in his adventure in the Kalos region.


Pokémon XY takes place in the Kalos region and on his first adventure, he ends up in Lumiose City along with his partner Pokémon, Pikachu. Pokémon XY premieres this October 17th.

[via Anime News Network]

Pokémon X & Y: Use of 3D, About Mega Evolution Being Compared to Digivolution

More info about Pokémon X and Pokémon Y when it comes to the game's 3D effects and it's Mega Evolutions being compared to Digimon's Digivolutions has surfaced online.

First is about the stereoscopic 3D effect of this game. In a report by IGN, Pokémon director Junichi Masuda only certain cinematics ans battle sequences will feature 3D. Most of the game is in 2D. The reason for this is because there are areas that they want to focus on the game's beauty and using it sparingly will add more impact when it did show up.

Next is about the Digivolution comparison with the game's Mega Evolution gimmick, it's just pure coincidence according to Masuda. He revealed that they see Mega Evolution as the next level in the game's evolution gimmick. To keep the battle balanced and introduce a new evolution stage, they came up with the idea of the Mega Stone and have Mega Evolutions something that happens during battle.

Because of this, it adds more depth to the battle and since a Mega Stone is a hold item, players can't give their Pokémon another hold item since one Pokémon can only hold a single item.

Pokémon X and Pokémon Y will be released worldwide for the Nintendo 3DS in both retail and on the Nintendo eShop starting this October 12th. Pre-orders are now available via Play-Asia. You can start pre-ordering by clicking the links found below.

• Pokémon X (US$ 44.90) | Pokémon Y (US$ 44.90)

[Source: Kotaku, Siliconera]

Pokémon XY Anime: Meet Ash's New Companions!

The official TV-Tokyo Pokémon XY anime website posted more info about the upcoming anime series. The site also revealed the names of Ash's new companions!


Ash's new companions are: Serena (voiced by Mayuki Makaguchi), a girl from the Kalos region who loves fashion and has met Ash before; Clemont (voiced by Yūki Kaji), a Gym Leader who loves inventing and Bonnie (voiced by Mariya Ise), Clemont's sister and is trying to look for a wife for his brother.

The new opening theme is called "Volt" and performed by Yusuke. The new ending theme is "X Strait Y Scenery" performed by J☆Dee'Z. The series is set to premiere this October 17th.

[Source: Bulbanews, Crunchyroll News]

Latest Pokémon X & Y TV Ad Features Pokémon in Our World!

Here's the latest TV ad for Pokémon X and Pokémon Y, which features Pokémon fighting in our world!


Pokémon X and Pokémon Y will be released worldwide for the Nintendo 3DS in both retail and on the Nintendo eShop starting this October 12th. Pre-orders are now available via Play-Asia. You can start pre-ordering by clicking the links found below.

• Pokémon X (US$ 44.90) | Pokémon Y (US$ 44.90)