August 2014 News

Sunday: Pok�mon of the Week

31-08-2014 11:45 BST / 06:45 EDT by Serebii

This update may be amended throughout the day so be sure to check back. If you have any ideas for the site, be sure to send them in
X & Y have been out for months now, and the Chatroom has been rife with discussion while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for battles, trades and Friend Safari hunting, so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also had these discussion and are a bustling trade and competitive section for the games. Be sure to like our FaceBook Page.
Last Update: 11:45 BST

In The Pok�mon of the Week Department

Who's That Pok�mon

Today marks the fourty-fourth entry into the Generation VI competitive field with a Unova Pok�mon. These entries are created by the visitors for the visitors and then compiled by our writers Miror, Archangel, Ragnarok, KingTorterra, jesusfreak94 & UR2L8. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum
Today, we are covering a Pok�mon introduced in the fifth generation. It races through narrow caves, using its sharp claws to catch prey. The skin on its face is harder than a rock. It warms its body by absorbing sunlight with its wings. When its body temperature falls, it can no longer move. It runs through the narrow tunnels formed by Excadrill and Onix. It uses its sharp claws to catch prey. So here it is, the fourty-third entry, Druddigon.

Until Next Time, See Ya

Saturday: Pok�mon XY - Mega Evolution Act 2

31-08-2014 00:28 BST / 30-08-2014 01:28 EDT by Serebii

Be sure to check yesterday's update. This update may be amended throughout the day so be sure to check back. If you have any ideas for the site, be sure to send them in
X & Y have been out for months now, and the Chatroom has been rife with discussion while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for battles, trades and Friend Safari hunting, so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also had these discussion and are a bustling trade and competitive section for the games. Be sure to like our FaceBook Page.
Last Update: 00:28 BST

In The Anime Department

Pok�mon XY - Mega Evolution Act 2

During todays episode of the Japanese variety show, Pok�mon Get☆TV, it was revealed that the much anticipated special, Pok�mon Mega Evolution ~Act 2~ is to air in Japan on November 6th 2014. In addition to that, Mega Sceptile will be introduced in the anime on September 4th. Details of this are not currently known but will be posted as we get it.

Until Next Time, See Ya

Friday: Pok�mon X & Y - Shiny Gengar Event + New Nintendo 3DS Models

29-08-2014 06:05 BST / 01:05 EDT by Serebii

In The Games Department

New Nintendo 3DS Models

During today's Nintendo Direct, it was revealed that a new Nintendo 3DS model is to come out. These two models called "New Nintendo 3DS" and "New Nintendo 3DS LL" have more RAM in it, more shoulder buttons, built-in NFC on the bottom screen and most notably, a second small circle pad on the right. It also has a wider viewing angle
Edit @ 12:30: It will be released in Japan on October 11th 2014. The New Nintendo 3DS will be 16,000¥ while the new Nintendo 3DS LL will be 18800¥. International release is not currently known
Edit @ 15:48: It has been confirmed that the Nintendo 3DS title, Pok�mon Tretta Lab will not be functional on the new Nintendo 3DS and new Nintendo 3DS LL systems. This is due to the requirement of the special peripheral. required for the game to function, not matching the size of the new consoles. Support for this title previously ended in March 2014 when the Pok�mon Tretta arcade game shifted to a new series.

In The Games Department

Pok�mon X & Y

It has been revealed that Japan is to receive a special Gengar event. This event provides a shiny Gengar as part of their "White Gengar" promotion for Halloween. This Gengar is Level 25, comes in a Dusk Ball, and has the moves Shadow Ball, Sludge Wave (which it can't normally have), Confuse Ray and Astonish. It comes holding the Gengarite. This Gengar is being given at various, currently unconfirmed, stores across Japan from September 13th to October 14th. The Event Database has been updated with details of this event

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Pre-order Bonus

Following the reveal of the pre-order bonuses for the United Kingdom yesterday, it has now been confirmed that, if you live in Australia or New Zealand, you will be able to receive the special figurines of Primal Groudon & Primal Kyogre if you pre-order Pok�mon Omega Ruby or Pok�mon Alpha Sapphire respectively at EB Games stores. We'll bring more for other regions as and when they come

In The Games Department

Pok�mon X & Y - Battle Competition Gift

For those of you who participated in the recent Japan only Battle Competition, Pikachu Tournamentchu, then you will find that the gift for participation has now been given. The gift for entry was a Light Ball. It can be found through a special attraction in the Pok�Mileage Club on the Pok�mon Global Link and is only available until September 30th.

Until Next Time, See Ya

Thursday: Pok�mon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Limited Edition + Pre-order Bonuses + X & Y - Pok�Ball Vivillon + Battle Competition + Episode Pictures

28-08-2014 07:01 BST / 07:01 EDT by Serebii

In The Games Department

Pok�mon X & Y

For those of you in Europe, a load of new details have come about the upcoming release of the Pok�mon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire games. First, a special steelbook edition is to be released in Europe. In addition to that, UK pre-order bonuses have been revealed.
Those pre-ordering the Pok�mon Alpha Sapphire Limited Edition SteelBook from the Official Nintendo UK Store will receive a miniature representation of Primal Kyogre, whilst those ordering pre-ordering the Pok�mon Omega Ruby will receive a miniature representation of Primal Groudon. Both are ideal as collectibles for fans.
Those who pre-order either Pok�mon Omega Ruby or Pok�mon Alpha Sapphire as a standalone game from GAME will receive one Legendary Figurine of either Primal Groudon (Pok�mon Omega Ruby) or Primal Kyogre (Pok�mon Alpha Sapphire).
Those who pre-order either Pok�mon Omega Ruby or Pok�mon Alpha Sapphire as a standalone game from ShopTo will receive a 2D Keyring of Torchic, one of the three starter Pok�mon in Pok�mon Omega Ruby and Pok�mon Alpha Sapphire.

Steelbooks

Nintendo UK Figures Torchic Keyring

In The Games Department

Pok�mon X & Y - Pok�Ball Vivillon Distribution

For those of you in Europe & Australia, the special Pok�Ball Pattern Vivillon is currently being distributed to Pok�mon X & Y titles. This online distribution is only available for a very short time, until September 8th so be sure to download it while you can. This event matches the one that was at Gamescom earlier this month, and the one distributed in North America to tie in with the opening of the online Pok�mon Center.

In The Games Department

Pok�mon X & Y - Charizard Distribution

For those of you in Germany, a new event is running from this week in Gamestop stores across the country. This event offers a special serial code that allows for the download of Charizard, with a Charizardite Y if you're playing Pok�mon X or a Charizardite X if you're playing Pok�mon Y. This event mirrors the event that was held in GAME in the UK last month and in Japan earlier this year. Exact timings are not clear on this, with the official site saying it began Monday, while the Global Link says it runs from September 2nd to September 30th. We'll bring more as it comes

In The Games Department

Pok�mon X & Y

The next Battle Competition has been announced. This battle competition is the Fairy Face-Off and is an international competition. This tournament is a Single Battle competition that requires you to use Pok�mon that are in the National Pok�dex within your team. However, there is a further twist. You can only use Fairy-type Pok�mon in this competition, except for Xerneas and Diancie. Pok�mon are lowered to Level 30 for this competition and you cannot use Pok�mon that were transferred from Generation V. Registration runs from September 18th until September 25th while the competition runs from September 26th until September 28th 2014. All participants will receive the 1000 Pok�Miles as a present

In The Anime Department

Pok�mon XY - Episode Pictures

As usual, I have done pictures from the episode that aired in Japan today. This episode features the next day of the Pok�mon Summer Camp, which encompasses a Pok�Enteering challenge, only for Bonnie to get lost. The Anim�Dex has been updated with the contents of this episode. Click the picture to go to the gallery but be warned however as they contain spoilers.

In The Anime Department

Pok�mon XY - Episode Titles

TV Tokyo has revealed another new Episode title for an upcoming episode. This episode is due to air on October 2nd. This episode features Clemont and Bonnie facing off against eachother in battle
Episode 848: Clemont VS Bonnie!? A Sibling Battle With Meowstic!!

Until Next Time, See Ya

Wednesday: Pokk�n Tournament News + Pok�mon XY - Episode Title

27-08-2014 06:51 BST / 01:51 EDT by Serebii

In The Games Department

Pokk�n Tournament

On Twitter, Pokk�n Tournament's game producer, Katsuhiro Harada, confirmed a new bit of information for Pokk�n Tournament. This bit of information confirmed that not all of the Pok�mon that are to be in the game will be of the Fighting-type, opening the game up to even more possibilities. Details about the viable Pok�mon are still unknown. We'll bring more news on this game as it comes

In The Anime Department

Pok�mon XY - Episode Titles

A magazine has revealed another new Episode title for an upcoming episode. This episode is due to air on September 25th. This episode features Ashmeeting up with Korrina at the Shalour City gym, and having the long awaited battle with her
Episode 847: Shalour Gym Battle! Pikachu VS Mega Lucario!

Until Next Time, See Ya

Tuesday: New Pok�mon Game - Pokk�n Tournament

26-08-2014 14:05 BST / 09:05 EDT by Serebii

In The Games Department

New Pok�mon Game

During the special stream of "Monthly Famitsu feat.", a new game was revealed by The Pok�mon Company president, Tsunekazu Ishihara. This game is Pokk�n Tournament and is in development by Bandai Namco with producers from both Tekken and Soul Calibur series. Info is being continually added so keep checking back
Edit @ 14:11: It is an arcade game coming out in 2015
Edit @ 14:28: In answering questions, it was implied that there may be non-arcade release later since it is said to come first in arcades
Edit @ 14:35: First trailer released by The Pok�mon Company International
Edit @ 14:50: Created a section for Pokk�n Tournament, including Pre-Release Screenshots. Click the image to go to it

Footage

Until Next Time, See Ya

Sunday: Pok�mon of the Week

24-08-2014 13:00 BST / 08:00 EDT by Serebii

In The Pok�mon of the Week Department

Who's That Pok�mon

Today marks the fourty-third entry into the Generation VI competitive field with a Sinnoh Pok�mon. These entries are created by the visitors for the visitors and then compiled by our writers Miror, Archangel, Ragnarok, KingTorterra, jesusfreak94 & UR2L8. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum
Today, we are covering a Pok�mon introduced in the fourth generation. By catching the aura emanating from others, it can read their thoughts and movements. By reading the auras of all things, it can tell how others are feeling from over half a mile away. It's said that no foe can remain invisible to Lucario It understands human speech. , since it can detect auras. Even foes it could not otherwise see. We are also covering its newly introduced Mega Evolution. So here it is, the fourty-third entry, Lucario.

Until Next Time, See Ya

Friday: Pok�mon Art Academy - US Launch + X & Y - Battle Competition

22-08-2014 06:39 BST / 01:39 EDT by Serebii

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Art Academy North American Launch

Pok�mon Art Academy has had a release full release date given for North America. This game will be released for the Nintendo 3DS on October 24th 2014. This game came out in Japan in June and Europe in July and has you play through various art tutorials featuring Pok�mon, and allowing for you to share your creations on Miiverse. We covered this game in full on its Japanese launch so click the image to go to our section

In The Games Department

Pok�mon X & Y

Battling for the current Battle Competition has begun. This battle competition is the Pikachu Tournamentchu and runs just for Japan. This tournament is a Triple Battle competition that requires you to use Pok�mon that can evolve in the Kalos Pok�dex within your team. So you can use Pok�mon like Pikachu, Charmeleon, and Rhyhorn, but not Kangaskhan, Charizard or Klefki. You need to have a Pikachu on your team to participate and all Pok�mon are lowered to Level 30 for the tournament. No Pok�mon can be entered holding the Eviolite item and Pok�mon must be Kalos Native. The competition runs from August 22nd until August 24th 2014. All participants will receive the Light Ball as a present

Until Next Time, See Ya

Thursday: Pok�mon XY - Episode Pictures

21-08-2014 15:19 BST / 10:19 EDT by Serebii

In The Anime Department

Pok�mon XY - Episode Pictures

As usual, I have done pictures from the episode that aired in Japan today. This episode features the third day of the Pok�mon Summer Camp, which encompasses a Pok�Vision competition. The Anim�Dex has been updated with the contents of this episode. Click the picture to go to the gallery but be warned however as they contain spoilers.

Until Next Time, See Ya

Wednesday: Pok�mon Rumble - European Sales

20-08-2014 14:05 BST / 09:05 EDT by Serebii

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Rumble - Sales

As part of a special sale to commemorate Super Smash Bros, two Pok�mon games are to have a special 33% price reduction from August 21st 2014 to August 28th 2014. First, the 3DS game, Super Pok�mon Rumble gets a price drop to �25.99/�29.99 while the Wii U title, Pok�mon Rumble U will get a price reduction to �8.99/�9.99.

Until Next Time, See Ya

Tuesday: Pok�mon X & Y - Battle Competitions

19-08-2014 07:07 BST / 02:07 EDT by Serebii

In The Games Department

Pok�mon X & Y - Battle Competition Gift

For those of you who participated in the recent Battle Competition, Super Speed Double Battle, then you will find that the gift for participation has now been given. The gift for entry was 1,000 Pok�Miles. Like the recent Battle Competition prizes, the 1,000 Pok�Miles have been automatically added to your account so you don't have to physically claim them.

In The Games Department

Pok�mon X & Y - Serial Code Downtime

It has been announced that, during some point in November, there will be a maintenance period for Pok�mon X & Y. During this period, you won't be able to enter the serial codes used for various events. It is not known what the specifics of this maintenance are, nor is it known how long it'll be, but we'll provide these details as and when they come.

Until Next Time, See Ya

Monday: New Pok�mon Project Announcement + Pok�mon X & Y - Gamestop Event

18-08-2014 05:50 BST / 00:50 EDT by Serebii

Be sure to check the last few updates update for a plethora of new Mega Evolutions. This update may be amended throughout the day so be sure to check back. If you have any ideas for the site, be sure to send them in
X & Y have been out for months now, and the Chatroom has been rife with discussion while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for battles, trades and Friend Safari hunting, so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also had these discussion and are a bustling trade and competitive section for the games. Be sure to like our FaceBook Page.
Last Update: 13:44 BST
Edit @ 11:30: Art Academy | Edit @ 13:44: Heracronite/Pinsirite Gamestop Event

In The Games Department

Pok�mon - New Project

It has been announced that a special stream is to be held on August 26th at 10pm JST (2pm BST, 9am EDT) called Monthly Famitsu feat. Pok�mon Special on NicoNico. It is not known what this project is, whether it's a game, a new manga etc., but they say it's a surprising announcement. This stream will be hosted by Ayana Tsubaki & Bunbun-maru and features special guests Tsunekazu Ishihara, president of The Pok�mon Company, as well as Nobuhiko Okamoto & Aoi Yuuki, who voiced Iris in the anime, and two currently unknown special guests. We'll provide details as soon as possible.

In The Games Department

Pok�mon X & Y

For those of you in the United States of America, the new event is now running in Gamestop stores. From today to August 31st, you will be able to go to Gamestop and receive a Serial Code. When you enter this Serial Code into Mystery Gift, you will then download the Heracronite in Pok�mon X or Pinsirite in Pok�mon Y. This event is running in conjunction with the event currently running over the Internet in North America. Be sure to get yours before it ends

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Art Academy - Kyogre Template Distribution

For those of you with Pok�mon Art Academy in Europe, the latest template download has begun. This template is for the legendary Pok�mon, Kyogre, and is the second and potentially final distribution of this template. This template is accessed in the Free Paint mode of the game and willrun until August 31st 2014.

Until Next Time, See Ya

Sunday: Pok�mon World Championships - Stream + Pok�mon of the Week

17-08-2014 13:30 BST / 08:30 EDT by Serebii

In The Games Department

Pok�mon X & Y - Worlds Stream

The World Championships are ending today in Washington D.C., and again they are being streamed by The Pok�mon Company. As such, I have embedded the stream into its own unique page. Click the image or here to go to view the stream. The schedule is as follows in Eastern Standard Time
Sunday, August 17
9:00 a.m. EST - TCG Masters top 4
10:00 a.m. EST - 3:00 p.m. EST - Pok�mon TCG Finals (Junior, Senior, and Masters Divisions)
3:00 p.m. EST - 6:00 p.m. EST - Pok�mon Video Game Finals (Junior, Senior, and Masters Divisions)
6:00 p.m. EST - Closing Ceremony
Edit @ 23:00: The Closing Ceremony has passed and has officially declared all the winners: TCG World Champions: Haruto Kobayashi (Juniors), Trent Orndorff (Seniors), Andrew Estrada (Masters). VGC World Champions: Kota Yamamoto (Juniors), Nikolai Zielinski (Seniors), Sejun Park (Masters)

In The Pok�mon of the Week Department

Who's That Pok�mon

Today marks the fourty-second entry into the Generation VI competitive field with a Kanto Pok�mon. These entries are created by the visitors for the visitors and then compiled by our writers Miror, Ragnarok, KingTorterra, jesusfreak94 & UR2L8. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum
Today, we are covering a Pok�mon introduced in the first generationIt is recognized by its rock-hard hide and its extended horn. Be careful with the horn, as it contains venom. One swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were a matchstick. Its tail is thick and powerful. If it binds an enemy, it can render the victim helpless quite easily. If its foe flinches, it will charge with its sturdy body. So here it is, the fourty-second entry, Nidoking.

Until Next Time, See Ya

Saturday: Pok�mon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Mega Slowbro + Pok�mon World Championships - Stream + Art Academy Reminder

16-08-2014 13:30 BST / 08:30 EDT by Serebii

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Mega Slowbro

During the opening ceremony at the Pok�mon World Championships today, a special announcement by Junichi Masuda was shown. In this video, Junichi Masuda revealed that Mega Slowbro is to come to the Pok�mon games. It confirms that it gets the Shell Armor ability
Edit @ 14:17: Screenshots have been added to our Pre-Release Screenshot Page

Footage

In The Games Department

Pok�mon X & Y - Worlds Stream

The World Championships are underway this weekend in Washington D.C., and again they are being streamed by The Pok�mon Company. As such, I have embedded the stream into its own unique page. Click the image or here to go to view the stream. The schedule is as follows in Eastern Standard Time
Saturday, August 16
9:00 a.m. EST - Opening Ceremony
9:30 a.m. EST - 5:00 p.m. EST - Pok�mon Video Game Streaming
5:00 p.m. EST - 9:00 p.m. EST - Pok�mon TCG Streaming

Sunday, August 17
9:00 a.m. EST - TCG Masters top 4
10:00 a.m. EST - 3:00 p.m. EST - Pok�mon TCG Finals (Junior, Senior, and Masters Divisions)
3:00 p.m. EST - 6:00 p.m. EST - Pok�mon Video Game Finals (Junior, Senior, and Masters Divisions)
6:00 p.m. EST - Closing Ceremony

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Art Academy - Groudon Template Distribution

For those of you with Pok�mon Art Academy in Europe, the current template download is due to end tomorrow. This template is for the legendary Pok�mon, Groudon, and is the second and potentially final distribution of this template. This template is accessed in the Free Paint mode of the game and will be followed by the Kyogre template from Monday.

Until Next Time, See Ya

Thursday: Pok�mon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Mega Audino + X & Y - Battle Competitions + Episode Pictures

14-08-2014 07:48 BST / 02:48 EDT by Serebii

Be sure to check the last few updates update for a plethora of new Mega Evolutions. This update may be amended throughout the day so be sure to check back. If you have any ideas for the site, be sure to send them in
X & Y have been out for months now, and the Chatroom has been rife with discussion while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for battles, trades and Friend Safari hunting, so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also had these discussion and are a bustling trade and competitive section for the games. Be sure to like our FaceBook Page.
Last Update: 16:00 BST
Edit @ 11:45: Mega Audino | Edit @ 13:27: Episode Pictures | Edit @ 16:00: Character Biographies

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Mega Audino

During Gamescom today, a special video by Junichi Masuda was shown. In this video, Junichi Masuda revealed that Mega Audino is to come to the Pok�mon games. It confirms that it has the Healer ability and that it gets the Defense and Special Defense boosts. The trailer also shows that it learns Misty Terrain, a move Audino didn't have before this game.
Edit @ 11:55: Screenshots have been added to our Pre-Release Screenshot Page

Footage

In The Games Department

Pok�mon X & Y

The next Battle Competition has been announced. This battle competition is the Diamond Storm and is only announced for Japan. This tournament is a Single Battle competition that requires you to use Pok�mon that are in the Kalos Pok�dex within your team. In this competition, you need to have the Pok�mon Diancie in your team, but cannot use Xerneas, Yveltal, Zygarde of Mewtwo. Pok�mon are lowered to Level 50 for this competition. Registration runs from September 4th until September 12th while the competition runs from September 12th until September 15th 2014. All participants will receive the 1000 Pok�Miles as a present

In The Games Department

Pok�mon X & Y

Registration for the next Battle Competition has begun. This battle competition is the Pikachu Tournamentchu and runs just for Japan. This tournament is a Triple Battle competition that requires you to use Pok�mon that can evolve in the Kalos Pok�dex within your team. So you can use Pok�mon like Pikachu, Charmeleon, and Rhyhorn, but not Kangaskhan, Charizard or Klefki. You need to have a Pikachu on your team to participate and all Pok�mon are lowered to Level 30 for the tournament. No Pok�mon can be entered holding the Eviolite item and Pok�mon must be Kalos Native. Registration runs until August 22nd while the competition runs from August 22nd until August 24th 2014. All participants will receive the Light Ball as a present

Pok�mon Summer Camp! Enter the Rival Trio!!

In The Anime Department

Pok�mon XY - Episode Pictures

As usual, I have done pictures from the episode that aired in Japan today. This episode features Ash & co. entering a Pok�mon Summer Camp, run by Professor Sycamore. The Anim�Dex has been updated with the contents of this episode. Click the picture to go to the gallery but be warned however as they contain spoilers.

In The Anime Department

Pok�mon XY - Character Biographies

With the episode that aired today, I have been able to create three new character biographies for the three trainers that appeared in the episode, specifically Shauna, Tierno & Trevor. Click the respective links to go to their biographies but be warned as they contain spoilers

Until Next Time, See Ya

Wednesday: Pok�mon X & Y - Special Battle Season 6 Ban List + Heracross/Pinsir Event

13-08-2014 07:31 BST / 02:31 EDT by Serebii

Be sure to check the last few updates update for a plethora of new Mega Evolutions. This update may be amended throughout the day so be sure to check back. If you have any ideas for the site, be sure to send them in
X & Y have been out for months now, and the Chatroom has been rife with discussion while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for battles, trades and Friend Safari hunting, so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also had these discussion and are a bustling trade and competitive section for the games. Be sure to like our FaceBook Page.
Last Update: 08:02 BST
Edit @ 08:02: Heracross & Pinsir event is live

In The Games Department

Pok�mon X & Y - Special Battle Season 6

As announced several months ago, Pok�mon X & Y's Special Battle in Season 6 of the Rating Battles is to run a Double Battle where the most used Pok�mon of Seasons 1 to 4 and half of Season 5 are banned. All other rules are standard Double Battle rules. Today, the ban list has been revealed. During Season 6, which runs from September 8th, you will not be able to use the following Pok�mon: Charizard, Gengar, Kangaskhan, Gyarados, Tyranitar, Mawile, Salamence, Garchomp, Togekiss, Rotom, Cresselia, Amoonguss, Thundurus, Landorus, Greninja, Talonflame, Meowstic, Aegislash or Sylveon. This is only during the Special Battle. we'll bring more on this as it comes

In The Games Department

Pok�mon X & Y

For those of you in North America, the new Internet event is now live! From August 13th to September 17th, you will be able to download Heracross to your Pok�mon X or Pinsir to your Pok�mon Y games over the Mystery Gift via Internet. This event is running in conjunction with an event running in Gamestop from Monday next week where you can download their specific Mega Stone. Be sure to download today

Until Next Time, See Ya

Tuesday: Pok�mon ORAS - Mega Slowbro & Mega Audino + X & Y - Holo Caster

12-08-2014 08:00 BST / 03:00 EDT by Serebii

Be sure to check the last few updates update. This update may be amended throughout the day so be sure to check back. If you have any ideas for the site, be sure to send them in
X & Y have been out for months now, and the Chatroom has been rife with discussion while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for battles, trades and Friend Safari hunting, so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also had these discussion and are a bustling trade and competitive section for the games. Be sure to like our FaceBook Page.
Last Update: 10:09 BST
Edit @ 09:47: Mega Slowbro & Mega Audino

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Details

The official Korean Pok�mon website has accidentally uploaded details of Mega Slowbro and Mega Audino. We're currently translating the details. Note: The pages on the official Korean site have now been removed
Edit @ 09:53: Screenshots added to our pre-release screenshot page
Edit @ 09:57: Mega Audino is Normal/Fairy-type and the ability Healer. Mega Slowbro has the ability Shell Armor
Edit @ 10:09: Updated the Mega Evolutions page
Pok�mon

In The Games Department

Pok�mon X & Y - Holo Caster

As has been common over the past few months, the Holo Caster feature in Pok�mon X & Y has been updated with various bits of news. This time, several Japanese messages have been added, including one regarding the recent events and Global Link events. In addition to that, both the European and American ones have also been updated with various messages. As such, I have updated our Holo Caster page with details and screenshots of these. Click the image to go to our page

Until Next Time, See Ya

Sunday: Pok�mon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Details + X & Y - Event Reminder + Pok�mon of the Week

10-08-2014 13:00 BST / 08:00 EDT by Serebii

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Details

The Pok�mon Company International has sent out a release detailing more about the news that has come this past week. It has also confirmed that the west is to get the Shiny Beldum event from game launch. Mega Lopunny gets increased Attack & Speed, Mega Salamence gets increased Defense and Mega Altaria getsincreased Attack & Special Attack, with a smaller Defense boost
Hordes have also been confirmed to return to the game, with an added bit against trainers. Cosplay Pikachu is confirmed to be separate to normal Pikachu and is the only one that can be dressed up.
Contest Spectacular has also got a brand new feature where you can use the 3DS's camera to implant yourself into the Pok�mon Contest stage. Like before, you can gain various fans as your contest successes mount, and these fans can give you various items such as berries and more. Also, this confirms that the creation of Pok�Blocks to improve your contest stat makes a return.
Edit @ 15:43: Updated the Mega Evolutions page and created a page on Online Distributions
Edit @ 16:00: Created pages on Cosplay Pikachu and Wild & Trainer Horde Encounters
Edit @ 16:04 Updated the Characters page
Edit @ 16:24 Updated the Pok�mon Contest Spectacular page
Edit @ 16:33 Updated the Preliminary Hoenn Pok�dex page
Click the image to go to our pre-release screenshot page

Footage

In The Games Department

Pok�mon X & Y - Pok�Ball Vivillon Distribution

For those of you in North America, the special Pok�Ball Pattern Vivillon, currently being distributed to Pok�mon X & Y titles, is due to end on Tuesday. This Pok�Ball Vivillon matches the previous one in France, barring the Pok�Ball its in, and can only be obtained through this event so be sure to download it while you can. Those in Europe can download it at the end of the month.

In The Pok�mon of the Week Department

Who's That Pok�mon

Today marks the fourty-first entry into the Generation VI competitive field with a Kalos Pok�mon. These entries are created by the visitors for the visitors and then compiled by our writers Miror, Ragnarok, KingTorterra, jesusfreak94 & UR2L8. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum
Today, we are covering a Pok�mon introduced in the sixth generation. Their poison is strong enough to eat through the hull of a tanker, and they spit it indiscriminately at anything that enters their territory.Tales are told of ships that wander into seas where Dragalge live, never to return. So here it is, the fourty-first entry, Dragalge.

Until Next Time, See Ya

Saturday: Pok�mon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - CoroCoro

09-08-2014 06:05 BST / 01:05 EDT by Serebii

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire- CoroCoro Reveals

The next batch of CoroCoro information has been posted to Japanese forums and this batch showcases more information about the upcoming game Pok�mon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. This image furthers yesterdays and showcases more about Pok�mon Contests. It shows the in-game images of the Contest Hall, details how Feebas's evolution is based on contests, and confirms that you can Mega Evolve during the contests, which boosts the Excite Meter & Appeal in the Contests, but can only be done when the Excite Meter is full.

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Friday: Pok�mon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - CoroCoro + X & Y - Battle Competition

08-08-2014 06:15 BST / 01:15 EDT by Serebii

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire- CoroCoro Reveals

The next batch of CoroCoro information has been posted to Japanese forums and this batch showcases more information about the upcoming game Pok�mon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. This reveals Mega Altaria, who is Dragon/Fairy with Pixilate and Mega Lopunny who is Normal/Fighting with Scrappy. It now knows the move High Jump Kick.
It also confirms that with you change your Pikachu's cosplay for contests, it gets special moves. Pikachu Rock Star gets the move Meteor Mash, Pikachu Ph. D. knows Electric Terrain, Pikachu Pop Star knows Draining Kiss, Pikachu Belle knows Icicle Crash and Pikachu Libre knows Flying Press
Edit @ 06:56: Mega Salamence is also confirmed and has the ability Aerilate
Edit @ 07:07: Contests are detailed. With you meeting a Contest Idol called Lucia, who will give you special clothes for participating in Pok�mon Contests. You also receive a shiny Beldum through an event, where it holds its Mega Stone

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In The Games Department

Pok�mon X & Y

The battles for the latest Battle Competition have begun. This battle competition is the Super Speed Double Battle and runs for all regions at the same time. This competition runs standard unique rules of it being a Double Battle where you can only use 3 Pok�mon and have a very short period in which to make your moves. The competition runs until August 10th. All people who participate will receive 1,000 Pok�Mile Points

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Thursday: Pok�mon X & Y - Pok�Ball Vivillon Distribution - Europe & Australia + Charizard Reminder + Episode Pictures

07-08-2014 09:40 BST / 04:40 EDT by Serebii

In The Games Department

Pok�mon X & Y - Pok�Ball Vivillon Distribution

For those of you in Europe & Australia, the special Pok�Ball Pattern Vivillon has had its online event announced. It has been confirmed that this distribution will run on European and Australian games from August 29th 2014 to September 8th 2014. If you received the Vivillon in the Pok�mon Center in Paris or at Gamescom next week, you can't receive it again. This Pok�mon will match the previous distributions of it. The Event Database has been updated with details of this event

In The Games Department

Pok�mon X & Y - Charizard Event

For those of you in the UK, the latest event is due to end on Sunday, August 10th 2014. If you go to GAME, you will have the ability to download a Charizard, either via Nintendo Zone or through a Serial Code if asked for at the till. This event mimics the event that was in Japan earlier this year and offers a Charizard that will come with the Charizardite Y if you connect with Pok�mon X or Charizardite X if you connect with Pok�mon Y.

In The Anime Department

Pok�mon XY - Episode Pictures

As usual, I have done pictures from the episode that aired in Japan today. This episode features Ash getting kidnapped by a wild Trevenant, leaving it up to his Pok�mon to rescure him. The Anim�Dex has been updated with the contents of this episode. Click the picture to go to the gallery but be warned however as they contain spoilers.

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Wednesday: Pok�mon X & Y - Pok�Ball Vivillon Distribution + Pok�mon Center Online

06-08-2014 14:08 BST / 09:08 EDT by Serebii

In The Games Department

Pok�mon X & Y - Pok�Ball Vivillon Distribution

For those of you in North America, the special Pok�Ball Pattern Vivillon is currently being distributed to Pok�mon X & Y titles. This online distribution is only available for a very short time, until August 12th so be sure to download it while you can. The Event Database has been updated with details of this event

In The Pok�mon Department

Pok�mon Center Online Shop

For those of you in the United States of America, the Pok�mon Center online store has opened for business. This comes after several weeks of preview products. It has numerous bits of merchandise from plushies to games to TCG products and event apparel. It's currently only able to take orders from the US so visitors from outside the USA will not be able to make any purchases on it.

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Tuesday: Pok�mon X & Y - Battle of Legends

05-08-2014 07:00 BST / 02:00 EDT by Serebii

In The Games Department

Pok�mon X & Y - Battle Competition Gift

For those of you who participated in the recent Battle Competition, Battle of Legends, then you will find that the gift for participation has now been given. The gift for entry was 1,000 Pok�Miles. Like the recent Battle Competition prizes, the 1,000 Pok�Miles have been automatically added to your account so you don't have to physically claim them.

In The TCG Department

Pok�mon XY Furious Fists

The latest set based upon the games; Pok�mon XY Furious Fists is released next and we have details from the pre-release this past weekend, with images thanks to SkittyOnWailord. This set features the majority of cards from the Japanese Rising Fist set. As such, I have added them to the database . I have updated the CardDex with the cards from these sets. Click the image to go to our XY Furious page

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Monday: Pok�mon Art Academy

04-08-2014 17:23 BST / 12:23 EDT by Serebii

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Art Academy - Groudon & Kyogre Template Distribution

For those of you with Pok�mon Art Academy in Europe, the second round of the Groudon & Kyogre templates has started. The Groudon template is available from now until August 17th while Kyogre will run finally from August 18th to August 31st. These are obtained in Free Paint mode in the game, and require the Internet to download

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Sunday: Pok�mon X & Y - Canadian Mega Stone Event + Pok�mon of the Week

03-08-2014 13:00 BST / 08:00 EDT by Serebii

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Pok�mon X & Y

Following the reveal of the Heracross and Pinsir events announced for North America on Friday, some clarification has come on the Pok�mon Global Link. If you are located in Canada or Latin America, have your Pok�mon Trainer Club location listed as Canada and have opted in to the official news letter, then in September, you will receive the Mega Stone serial codes through the Pok�mon Trainer Club Newsletter. As with the United States, who get it in Gamestop stores, you will get Heracronite in Pok�mon X, and Pinsirite in Pok�mon Y. We'll bring more on this, including details when the Serial Code is being distributed, as soon as possible

In The Pok�mon of the Week Department

Who's That Pok�mon

Today marks the fourtieth entry into the Generation VI competitive field with a Johto Pok�mon. These entries are created by the visitors for the visitors and then compiled by our writers Miror, Ragnarok, KingTorterra, jesusfreak94 & UR2L8. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum
Today, we are covering a Pok�mon introduced in the second generation. It has a sluggish nature. It lies at the river's bottom, waiting for prey to stray into its mouth. This carefree Pok�mon has an easygoing nature. While swimming, it always bumps into boat hulls. It doesn't care if it bumps its head on boats and boulders while swimming. Due to its relaxed and carefree attitude, it often bumps its head on boulders and boat hulls as it swims. So here it is, the fourtieth entry, Quagsire.

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Saturday: Pok�mon Rumble U - Price Reduction

02-08-2014 09:14 BST / 04:14 EDT by Serebii

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Rumble U - Japanese Price Drop

As part of the special summer sales going on the Nintendo eShop in Japan this summer, the 2013 Wii U title Pok�mon Rumble U is to receive a temporary price reduction. From August 8th 2014 to August 17th 2014, Pok�mon Rumble U will be 1300¥ to download, down from its usual price of 1851¥. We covered this game in full on its release last year so click the image to go to our section

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Friday: Pok�mon X & Y - North American Event + Symphonic Evolutions Tour + TCG

01-08-2014 06:20 BST / 01:20 EDT by Serebii

This update will be amended throughout the day so be sure to check back. If you have any ideas for the site, be sure to send them in
X & Y have been out for months now, and the Chatroom has been rife with discussion while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for battles, trades and Friend Safari hunting, so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also had these discussion and are a bustling trade and competitive section for the games. Be sure to like our FaceBook Page.
Last Update: 18:32 BST
Edit @ 17:02: Phantom Forces | Edit @ 18:32: Symphonic Evolutions

In The Games Department

Pok�mon X & Y

It has been confirmed through an advert in Nat Geo magazine that two special events are coming to North America. These events are based on Mega Evolutions. First, from August 13th to September 17th, you will be able to download Heracross or Pinsir to your X & Y games over the Internet. In addition to that, if you go to Gamestop stores from August 18th to August 31st, you'll be able to receive a special serial code to download the Heracronite or Pinsirite Mega Stones. We'll provide full details on this event as it comes, including if it is in other regions.
Edit @ 16:02: Heracross comes at Level 50 with the moves Bullet Seed, Pin Missile, Close Combat, and Megahorn and will download to Pok�mon X while Pinsir also comes at Level 50 with the moves X-Scissor, Earthquake, Stone Edge, and Return and will download to Pok�mon Y. Their abilities are random and they both have a set nature of Adamant. The Mega Stone event sends Heracronite to Pok�mon X and Pinsirite to Pok�mon Y. Our Event Database has been updated with details of these events

In The TCG Department

Pok�mon XY - Phantom Force

It has been announced through various distributor listings that the next English TCG set after this month's Furious Fists is to be called Phantom Forces. This set is coming out on November 5th and will feature over 110 cards including Aegislash EX, Mega Manectric EX and Mega Gengar EX. This set is to be based upon the upcoming Japanese set, Phantom Gate. We'll bring more as it comes

In The Pok�mon Department

Pok�mon Symphonic Evolutions Tour

With the beginning Symphonic Evolutinos Tour concerts just two weeks away, a second date has been added during the Washington D.C. leg of the tour, coinciding with the Pok�mon World Championships, also in Washington D.C.. This second concert is identical to the first and runs on August 16th 2014 at 20:00 EDT, exactly one day after the initial one. Tickets are available now, so be sure to to check it out if you're in the D.C. area. If you're not, then a third concert is running on September 19th in Philadelphia with more dates coming should the initial concerts prove to be a success.

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