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Pokémon Symphonic Evolutions Tour
The Pokémon Company Internatinoal has announced a special orchestrated tour in North America. This series of concerts will provide various orchestratinos of Pokémon music from all generations: Pokémon Red and Pokémon Blue, Pokémon Yellow, Pokémon Gold and Pokémon Silver, Pokémon Crysta,l Pokémon Ruby and Pokémon Sapphire, Pokémon Emerald, Pokémon Diamond and Pokémon Pearl, Pokémon Platinum, Pokémon Black and Pokémon White, Pokémon X and Pokémon Y. Two dates are given at this time, but more are to be added. Tickets can be purchased via ticketmaster for those venues
August 15 – Washington, DC
Warner Theater
September 19 – Philadelphia, PA
Mann Center
In The Anime Department
Pokémon the Series XY - iTunes
In a stealth release, the latest series of Pokémon, Pokémon the Series XY, has been added to iTunes in North America and the United Kingdom. This release is currently separated into two volumes, consisting of 12 & 11 episodes respectively (with only 4 in Volume 2 in the UK), coming up to the point that North America is at presently. Each episode is available to be purchased in HD at Ł2.49/$2.99 or SD at Ł1.89/$1.99. In addition to that, the full volume can be purchased for a cheaper price of Ł19.99/$21.99 in HD or Ł18.99/$19.99 in SD. It is likely that episodes will be added as more air. It is currently unknown if the episodes will hit any other platform
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In The Pokémon of the Week Department
Who's That Pokémon
Today marks the thirty-fifth entry into the Generation VI competitive field with a Unova Pokémon. These entries are created by the visitors for the visitors and then compiled by our writers Miror, Ragnarok, jesusfreak94 & UR2L8. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the fifth generation. They charge wildly and headbutt everything. Their headbutts have enough destructive force to derail a train. Their fluffy fur absorbs damage, even if they strike foes with a fierce headbutt. They are known to charge so wildly that if a trainer were to enter their territory, they would send it flying. So here it is, the thirty-fifth entry, Bouffalant.
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The Band of Thieves & 1000 Pokémon - Coverage
As we continue to play the game, Band of Thieves & 1000 Pokémon, we have been continuing to add to the section. As such, we have numerous updates to the section including bits of the narrative in the Stage Listings, with translations thanks to Dephender, and more news entries in the Movie News page. We'll be adding more as time passes so keep checking back
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Pokémon X & Y
Details of the next Battle Competition has been announced. This battle competition is the Pokémon Battle Legend, which appears to be the name for the All-Star Battle and runs for all regions at the same time. This competition runs special rules. This is a Double Battle and you canuse all Pokémon except Diancie, including Pokémon that aren't Kalos Native. You can only have two of the following Pokémon in it: Mewtwo, Mew, Lugia, Ho-Oh, Celebi, Kyogre, Groudon, Rayquaza, Jirachi, Deoxys, Dialga, Palkia, Giratina, Phione, Manaphy, Darkrai, Shaymin, Arceus, Victini, Reshiram, Zekrom, Kyurem, Keldeo, Meloetta, Genesect, Xerneas, Yveltal, Zygarde. The Pokémon are raised to Level 100 for the competition and you can have 10 battles a day. Registration runs from July 17th to July 24th while the competition itself runs from July 25th to July 27th. All people who participate will receive 1,000 PokéMile Points
Until Next Time, See Ya
Wednesday: Pokémon Art Academy - New Template Download
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Pokémon Art Academy - Kyogre Template Distribution
The next distribution for Pokémon Art Academy has gone live. This template is for the legendary Pokémon, Kyogre, and will be distributed from June 26th to July 2nd,. It, along with the Groudon template from the past week, will be running consecutively for a week each until the end of July. This template is accessed in the Free Paint mode of the game.
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Pokémon TCG - Rising Fist
It has been confirmed by various Japanese suppliers that a new Pokémon TCG set has been announced. This set, the fourth in the XY series, is called Phantom Gateand is due for release in Japan on September 13th. This set will focus upon Mega Gengar and features over 88 cards within it. In addition to that, on the same day a special halfdec will be released called Hyper Metal Chain - Dialga EX VS Aegislash EX. We'll provide full details on this set as they come.
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In The Pokémon of the Week Department
Who's That Pokémon
Today marks the thirty-fourth entry into the Generation VI competitive field with a Kanto Pokémon. These entries are created by the visitors for the visitors and then compiled by our writers BlueHarvest, jesusfreak94 & UR2L8. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the first generation. It grips prey with its pincers until the prey is torn in half. What it can't tear, it tosses far. It swings its long pincer horns wildly to attack. During cold periods, it hides deep in forests. With its pincer horns, it digs burrows to sleep in at night. In the morning, damp soil clings to its body. It also includes a feature on its Mega Evolution. So here it is, the thirty-fourth entry, Pinsir.
Until Next Time, See Ya
Friday: Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire + Pokémon Art Academy Coverage Day 3 + Pokémon XY - Special Episode + Speed Gamers Charity
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Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Mega Sableye
Further details have been revealed about the Pokémon, Mega Sableye. It is confirmed that Mega Sableye retains its Dark/Ghost-type, but rather than keep any of the abilities, it gets the ability Magic Bounce. It has increased Defense and Special Attack stats, but decreased Speed. During battle, Mega Sableye shelters itself behind the jewel, from where it can take advantage of any openings its target leaves exposed.
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Pokémon Art Academy - Coverage Day 3
It's that time again, as Pokémon Art Academy is available on the Japanese eShop for the Nintendo 3DS. We have been covering the game in full over the past few days, but coverage is gradually coming to a close. If you have anything you wish to see about this game, let us known
Created a page on the Academy Card
17:24: Create a page on theFree Paint Templates and how to unlock them
In The Games Department
Pokémon X & Y
The battles for the latest Battle Competition have begun. This battle competition is the 2014 International Challenge June and runs for all regions at the same time. This competition runs standard VGC rules: A Double Battle competition, with only Pokémon in the Kalos Pokédex eligible, and only if they were hatched/caught in Kalos. It also restricts use of Mewtwo, Xerneas, Yveltal and Zygarde. The competition runs until June 23rd. All people who participate will receive 1,000 PokéMile Points
In The Anime Department
Pokémon XY - Episode Titles
The TV Tokyo website has revealed that a new special episode is set to air. This episode is due to air on July 17th 2014 after the reairing of the latest movie, Genesectand the Legend Awakened. This episode is called Diancie, Princess of the Ore Country and features Diancie and her Carbink butlers on their journey to awaken Xerneas, before they meet Ash & co. in the movie
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The Speed Gamers
Once again, our friends at The Speed Gamers have begun another week long Pokémon collect-athon in order to raise money for the St. Jude Children's Charity. This collectathon will continue until this time next week and has many surprises in store including an interview with Nob Ogasawara, the man who localised the Pokémon games up until Pokémon Platinum so be sure to check it out
Until Next Time, See Ya
Thursday: Pokémon Art Academy Coverage Day 2 + X & Y - Battle Competition
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In The Games Department
Pokémon Art Academy - Coverage Day 2
It's that time again, as Pokémon Art Academy is available on the Japanese eShop for the Nintendo 3DS. Our copies have downloaded and we are making a start on coverage. As usual, I'll be posting the main focal points here, while more in-depth details go on the discovery thread on the forums
Created a page on the Quick Draw mode
14:28: Created a page on the Albums
19:15: Created a page about Free Paint mode
In The Games Department
Pokémon X & Y
Details of the next Battle Competition has been announced. This battle competition is the Eevee Friendly and runs for all regions at the same time. This competition runs special rules. This is a Rotation Battle and you can only use the following Pokémon: Eevee, Vaporeon, Jolteon, Flareon, Espeon, Umbreon, Leafeon, Glaceon or Sylveon. They have to be Kalos Native. The Pokémon are lowered to Level 30 for the competition and you can have 10 battles a day. Registration runs from July 3rd to July 10th while the competition itself runs from July 11th to July 14th. All people who participate will receive 1,000 PokéMile Points
In The Anime Department
Pokémon XY - Episode Pictures
As usual, I have done pictures from the episode that aired in Japan today. This episode features Ash & Co. continue to help Korrina try to control her Lucario who loses control whenever it Mega Evolves. The AniméDex 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
Pokémon XY - Episode Titles
The TV Tokyo website has revealed another pair of new Episode titles for some upcoming episodes. These two episodes are due to air on July 24th and July 31st respectively. The first features Ash entering his first Sky Battle and the second features Ash encountering a mirror version of himself
Episode 839: A Sky Battle?! Hawlucha VS Talonflame!!
Episode 840: Reflection Cave! Ash and the Ash Through the Looking-Glass?!
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Pokémon Art Academy - Coverage Day 1
It's that time again, as Pokémon Art Academy is now available on the Japanese eShop for the Nintendo 3DS. Our copies have downloaded and we are making a start on coverage. As usual, I'll be posting the main focal points here, while more in-depth details go on the discovery thread on the forums
The game is a decent 2558 blocks to download. That's approximately 322.4MB
14:34: There are three difficulty of courses for this game: Beginner, Advance, Master. Known in English, thanks to my friend NintenDaan, as Novice, Apprentice & Graduate
14:38: You unlock new content when you complete a course. When you have drawn a Pokémon, it appears in Free Paint mode.
Available at the start: Pikachu, Piplup, Froakie, Another Pikachu, Jigglypuff, Diancie, Espurr, Turtwig.
Quick Sketch mode gives you simple Pokémon to draw to hone skills:
Ditto, Diglett, Oddish, Hoppip, Omanyte, Litwick, Swirlix.
In Free Paint, there's an option to download new images to base artwork on .
14:45: Unlocks mini-lessons in each course after the main one is complete. Reinforce the skills brought in that course. Will provide full listings of each course as soon as possible
14:54: Files saved to an SD card are at the resolution 1024x768
15:30: The first download in Free Paint is currently available. It is Groudon
15:43: When you finish the courses in a particular difficulty, you will receive an upgrade in your Artist Card
16:10: Uploading to the Miiverse community uploads them at a resolution of 640x480
17:30: Course details:
Novice 1: Introduces the art pen, eraser and marker. Also teaches about zoom and other features
Novice 2: Teaches about angles and line thicknesses
Novice 3:Teaches about drawing full Pokémon and having different outline colours
Novice 4: Teaches about construction shapes & introduces the pencil
Apprentice 1: Teaches Shading
Apprentice 2: Teaches hatching and sketching techniques - use pencils
Apprentice 3: Teaches about paint aspects and opacity
Graduate 1: Learn to use pastel and smudge to create textures
19:37: Graduate 2: Teaches line-weighting, tapering and shading
Graduate 3: Teaches combining of all elements
After completion, Special Lessons open up featuring Mega Evolutions
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In The Games Department
Pokémon X & Y - Battle Competition Gift
For those of you who participated in the recent Battle Competition, Think Fast - Single Battle, then you will find that the gift for participation has now been given. The gift for entry was 1,000 PokéMiles. Unlike previous competitions, you don't need to claim the prize. Instead, the 1,000 PokéMiles have been automatically added to your account.
Until Next Time, See Ya
Monday: Pokémon Art Academy - European eShop Price
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Pokémon Art Academy - European Pricing
Ahead of its release in Europe next month, on July 4th 2014, the Nintendo eShop has updated with a page for the upcoming release, Pokémon Art Academy. Like in Japan, this game is coming at a lower price than standard 3DS games with the eShop price of Ł29.99 in the UK and €34.99 in Europe. We'll be covering this game in full upon its Japanese release later this week so be sure to check back
Until Next Time, See Ya
Sunday: Pokémon 3DS LL Japanese Promotion + Pokémon of the Week
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Pokémon - New 3DS LL
It has been announced that if you purchase the CD for the theme for the upcoming movie Diancie & The Cocoon of Destruction, Meteor Shower at Dawn by SCANDAL, you will find a special postcard. If you fill this postcard and send it in, you get a chance to win one of 10 special Pokémon 3DS LLs with the cover based upon the movie. It's not currently known what this special Nintendo 3DS LL model looks like, but the moment we'll get a picture, we'll add it
In The Pokémon of the Week Department
Who's That Pokémon
Today marks the thirty-third entry into the Generation VI competitive field with a Sinnoh Pokémon. These entries are created by the visitors for the visitors and then compiled by our writers BlueHarvest, jesusfreak94 & UR2L8. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the fourth generation. It floats using its well-developed flotation sac. It assists in the rescues of drowning people. Its flotation sac developed as a result of pursuing aquatic prey. It can double as a rubber raft. It is a common sight around fishing ports. It is known to rescue people and carry off prey. So here it is, the thirty-third entry, Floatzel.
Until Next Time, See Ya
Saturday: Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Site Updates + Band of Thieves Coverage
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In The Games Department
Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire- Section Updates
Following on from the news that has come over the past week, I have been continually compiling all the information known about the game into various pages across the game's section. These include details about the game on the index, as well as pages on the Hoenn Pokédex. There will be more updates on this as time goes by so be sure to keep checking back. Click the image to go to our page
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The Band of Thieves & 1000 Pokémon - Coverage
Since its release in Japan in the middle of last week, we have been gradually playing through the game, The Band of Thieves & 1000 Pokémon in an attempt to compile as much as possible about this small free game available in Japan. As such, we have started to come to the conclusion of our coverage
I have updated our Stage Listings with all stages from Stage 1 to Stage 16, detailing all the opponents and o BSTacles within
Until Next Time, See Ya
Friday: Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Site Updates + Art Academy - Distribution Details
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Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire- Section Updates
Following on from the news that has come over the past week, I have begun compiling all the information known about the game into various pages across the game's section. These include details about the game on the index, as well as pages on Team Aqua & Magma and Characters. There will be more updates on this as time goes by so be sure to keep checking back. Click the image to go to our page
In The Games Department
Pokémon Art Academy - First Distribution
The first distribution for Pokémon Art Academy has been announced. It was previously announced that Art Academy had some sort of download feature and it has now been confirmed. In the Free Draw mode, you can download new templates off of the Internet through the Nintendo Network. The first pair of downloads have been announced for the Japanese version of the game. The first is Groudon. Groudon is to be downloadable from June 19th to June 25th, then again from July 3rd to July 9th and again from July 17th to July 23rd. Kyogre will be distributed from June 26th to July 2nd, July 10th to July 16th and finally July 24th to July 30th
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Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire- E3 Details
The Pokémon Company International has sent out a release detailing more about the news that has come this past week. In this release, it shows footage of Mega Sceptile and Mega Swampert, as well as the worldwide reveal of Mega Diancie.
Edit @ 15:13: Around 100 direct feed screenshots added to our Pre-release screenshot page
15:32: Updated our Mega Evolution page with further details given
15:41: Canada has not been given a specific release date. As opposed to the official sites of Japan, United States and Australia getting November 21st and Europe November 28th, the Canadian official site just lists November as its release. In addition to this, all press materials from North America just list the release date for the United States.We'll bring more details on this as they come and hope it's just a mistake.
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The Band of Thieves & 1000 Pokémon - Passing Station
Following its release last week in Japan, it has been announced that there will be special Passing Stations opened for this game. These will run in the Pokémon Centers around Japan, and at various Namco arcades from June 14th & June 20th respectively to August. In addition to that, it has been 100% confirmed that the special download to Pokémon X & Y for completing the mission at the movie is a Master Ball
In The Games Department
Pokémon X & Y
Registration for the next Battle Competition has begun. This battle competition is the 2014 International Challenge June and runs for all regions at the same time. This competition runs standard VGC rules: A Double Battle competition, with only Pokémon in the Kalos Pokédex eligible, and only if they were hatched/caught in Kalos. It also restricts use of Mewtwo, Xerneas, Yveltal and Zygarde. Registration runs untilJune 20th while the competition itself runs from June 20th to June 23rd. All people who participate will receive 1,000 PokéMile Points
In The Anime Department
Pokémon XY - Episode Pictures
As usual, I have done pictures from the episode that aired in Japan today. This episode features Ash & Co. helping Korrina try to control her Lucario who loses control whenever it Mega Evolves. The AniméDex 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: Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Mega Sableye Revealed
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In The Games Department
Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire- E3 Details
The Pokémon Company International has just uploaded a new trailer that features a brand new Mega Evolution, Mega Sableye has been revealed at the Nintendo's Kids Conference at E3 today in Los Angeles. It is said that Mega Sableye uses the jewel as a powerful defensive tool in battle. From behind the shelter of the jewel, it can readily exploit the opponent’s weaknesses and take advantage of any openings. It is said that the jewel hardens into such strength that no attack can even make a scratch!
Edit @ 22:14: First direct feed screenshots added to our Pre-release screenshot page
We'll bring more details as they come
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Until Next Time, See Ya
Tuesday: Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - E3 News + Art Academy NA Launch
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In The Games Department
Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire- E3 Details
During today's Nintendo Digital Event at E3, Nintendo confirmed the details that were leaked in CoroCoro with a nice gameplay trailer. This trailer showcased Mega Sceptile, Swampert and various parts of Hoenn. The details for the Primal forms are confirmed in English as Primal Groudon, which is now Ground/Fire & Primal Kyogre. It also revealed the game will be out on November 21st 2014 in Japan & North America and November 28th 2014 in Europe. We'll bring the trailer as soon as humanly possible so keep checking back.
Edit @ 17:40: First direct feed screenshots added to our Pre-release screenshot page
18:10: Added more screenshots
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Hoenn Map
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Pokémon Art Academy North American Launch
Pokémon Art Academy has had a release month given for North America. This game will be released for the Nintendo 3DS within October 2014. This game is coming out in Japan on June 19th and in Europe on July 4th. We'll bring full coverage of the game upon its release
Until Next Time, See Ya
Monday: The Band of Thieves & 1000 Pokémon Coverage
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In The Games Department
The Band of Thieves & 1000 Pokémon - Coverage
It's that time again, as The Band of Thieves & 1000 Pokémonis now available on the Japanese eShop for the Nintendo 3DS. Our copies have downloaded and we are making a start on coverage. As usual, I'll be posting the main focal points here, while more in-depth details go on the discovery thread on the forums
Have updated our preliminary Stage Listings with opponents for all Pokémon up to Stage 10
I have also created a special page on the Movie News Ticker found on the title screen
Until Next Time, See Ya
Sunday: Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Section Updates + Pokémon of the Week
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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: 13:00 GMT
In The Games Department
Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire- CoroCoro Reveals
In case you missed it yesterday, CoroCoro revealed the first true details of Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire to us. As such, I have been updating the Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire section with these details, including details on the Mega Evolutions & Prehistoric Pokémon, with more pages to come
In The Pokémon of the Week Department
Who's That Pokémon
Today marks the thirty-second entry into the Generation VI competitive field with a Johto Pokémon. These entries are created by the visitors for the visitors and then compiled by our writers BlueHarvest, jesusfreak94 & UR2L8. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the second generation. It is timid in spite of its looks. If it becomes enraged, however, it will strike with its huge fangs. It can make most any Pokémon run away simply by opening its mouth wide to reveal its big fangs. It is actually timid and easily spooked. If attacked, it flails about to fend off its attacker. Because its fangs are too heavy, it always keeps its head tilted down. However, its bite is powerful. So here it is, the thirty-second entry, Granbull.
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Saturday: Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - CoroCoro Leaks + Band of Thieves & 1000 Pokémon - Coverage & Distribution Revealed?
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: 18:03 GMT Edit @ 08:06: Coverage | Edit @ 16:30: CoroCoro
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Pokémon 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 games. This reveals Mega Sceptile, Swampert and Diancie. Mega Sceptile is Grass/Dragon-type while the others maintain their type. Mega Diancie's ability is currently listed as ??? while Mega Sceptile has Lightning Rod and Mega Swampert has the ability Swift Swim.
Groudon & Kyogre's new "Mega Evolutions" are known as Primal/Prehistoric/Primeval Groudon & Primal/Prehistoric/Primeval Kyogre and are said to be a regression called Ancient Devolution. Steven Stone returns and also appears to have a Mega Charizard X and is after the secret for Mega Evolution
Both the Mach and Acro Bike make a return in this game and Team Aqua & Team Magma both return as well. Team Magma is lead once again by Maxie, and his Admins: Tabitha & Courtney. Team Aqua is lead by Archie and his admins Matt and Shelley, all of whom have been redesigned. Like the originals the team you face varies depending upon the game
The Mega Evolution activating item in this game is the Mega Bangle.
Edit @ 18:03: I have created pages for the new Mega Evolutions & Prehistoric Pokémon
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The Band of Thieves & 1000 Pokémon - Coverage
It's that time again, as The Band of Thieves & 1000 Pokémonis now available on the Japanese eShop for the Nintendo 3DS. Our copies have downloaded and we are making a start on coverage. As usual, I'll be posting the main focal points here, while more in-depth details go on the discovery thread on the forums
Have updated our preliminary Stage Listing
We also have details on a new mechanic. In the game, you're able to enter and leave an area at any time and leave your Pokémon there. When you return, these Pokémon will be added to your total, and go beyond your usual limits
14:16: Updated the Gameplay page with details of the mechanics
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The Band of Thieves & 1000 Pokémon
Within the manual for the latest game, The Band of Thieves & 1000 Pokémon, it appears to reveal the special gift that you will receive when you take the game to the cinema to see the movie, Diancie & The Cocoon of Destruction. According to these images, it appears that the special distribution you receive is a mission that gives you a special serial code to obtain a Master Ball. It's not clear if this will be the ultimate gift yet, but when it is, we'll post it
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Friday: Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire + X & Y Battle Competition + Art Academy Pictures
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: 18:57 GMT Edit @ 08:58: Pokémon Art Academy Images | Edit @ 09:17: Australian Nationals | Edit @ 18:57: English Art Academy Trailer
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Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
It has been confirmed that the epsiode of Pokémon Get☆TV that is due to air on June 15th is to feature a large scoop of the latest Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire information. As stated last month, the issue of CoroCoro, due out at the end of next week, promises to have new information as well so it is likely to be a repeat of that information. We'll post the information as soon as we get it
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Pokémon X & Y
The Think Fast! Single Battle competition has begun. This competition runs unique rules: A Single Battle competition, with Pokémon in the National Pokédex eligible, and only if they were hatched/caught in Kalos. The special feature of this competition is the fact that you have a very short time to select your moves.If you participate in this competition, you will receive 1,000 PokéMiles The competition runs until midnight on June 9th.
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Pokémon Art Academy - New Images
Some new details about Pokémon Art Academy were released this week. This confirmed that there will be over 100 images to base your Pokémon on within the Free Draw mode. It also mentioned that there are some easy lessons aside from the main lessons to teach you the various aspects of drawing. Some new screenshots were also released and they have been added to out page. Click the image to go to the gallery.
Edit @ 18:58: Nintendo of Europe have uploaded the first English language trailer for Pokémon Art Academy
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Pokémon National Championships
Following the Regional Championships around Australia and New Zealand, it has been announced that the Pokémon National Championships for Australia & New Zealand are to be held on July 13th 2014 at the Town Hall in Melbourne, Australia.
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Thursday: The Band of Thieves & 1000 Pokémon Coverage Day 2 + Pokémon Art Academy - File Size + Pokémon XY Episode Pictures
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: 17:50 GMT Edit @ 10:08: Band of Thieves Coverage | Edit @ 13:10: Episode Pictures | Edit @ 17:50: Mamoswine
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The Band of Thieves & 1000 Pokémon - Coverage Day 1
It's that time again, as The Band of Thieves & 1000 Pokémonis now available on the Japanese eShop for the Nintendo 3DS. Our copies have downloaded and we are making a start on coverage. As usual, I'll be posting the main focal points here, while more in-depth details go on the discovery thread on the forums
While we try to work out StreetPass methods when not in Japan, I have created a preliminary Stage Listing
15:14: Added more stage details
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Pokémon Art Academy - Filesize
It has been announced on the official site that the upcoming game, due for release in Japan on June 19th 2014, will take up approximately 4,096 blocks to download on the 3DS. This is around 512MB. The exact amount is not yet known, but will likely be revealed around the game's launch in two weeks. It is also listed on the official site that, in addition to the Nintendo Network Miiverse features, the game will be able to receive data. The details of this are currently unknown. We'll bring more as it comes
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Pokémon X & Y - VGC Mamoswine
It has been announced that the Shiny Mamoswine, based upon last year's Champion, Arash Ommati's Mamoswine, is to be distributed at the United States on July 5th through July 6th. The details for this Mamoswine are the same as its release in Europe last month. In addition to this, it has been confirmed that the VGC Nationals and World Finals will be livestreamed on the official Twitch account. We'll provide the stream on the day. Our Event Database has been updated with details of this event
In The Anime Department
Pokémon XY - Episode Pictures
As usual, I have done pictures from the episode that aired in Japan today. This episode features Ash & Co. helping Korrina continue her search for the Lucarionite to evolve her Lucario. The AniméDex 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: The Band of Thieves & 1000 Pokémon Coverage Day 1 + Pokémon Art Academy - Japanese Trailers
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: 03:01 GMT Edit @ 02:02: Band of Thieves Coverage
In The Games Department
The Band of Thieves & 1000 Pokémon - Coverage Day 1
It's that time again, as The Band of Thieves & 1000 Pokémonis now available on the Japanese eShop for the Nintendo 3DS. Our copies have downloaded and we are making a start on coverage. As usual, I'll be posting the main focal points here, while more in-depth details go on the discovery thread on the forums
The app is a small 579 blocks to download. That's approximately 72MB
02:08: When you start the game, you pick your starter Pokémon straight out between Chespin, Fennekin & Froakie. You start with 50 of that Pokémon.
02:12: You can use Play Coins to get Pokémon, but as stated before, it's just your lead. 5 coins gets you 10 Pokémon. 10 coins gets you 30 Pokémon and 15 coins gets you 60 Pokémon
02:33: The play coin rewards increase as you progress. However, there is no way to get the other starter Pokémon without StreetPass which makes the game incredibly difficult
02:55: In stages 3 and 4, it adds several hazards that require Pokémon of different types in order to pass. These can only be obtained via StreetPass. Stage 3 requires Fire-types, Stage 4 requires Water-type.
03:01: The manual details various aspects of the movie feature, as well. When at the movie, it will detect the wireless signal and give you a special mission to complete. At the end of the mission, you will get a key and you can use this key to open a chest that gives you a special Serial Code. This Serial Code can then be used in Pokémon X & Y. The present is still unclear
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Pokémon Art Academy - Japanese Trailer
The spin-off game, Pokémon Art Academy, is out in two weeks in Japan and as such, Nintendo has released the first trailers for this game. These trailers show the various aspects of the game's lessons and what you can do within it. It has also been revealed on the Nintendo 3DS eShop that the game will cost 3,909¥ after tax, following on from the pre-tax price of 3,619¥ that was previously revealed. We will cover this game in full on its release in two weeks
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: 20:15 GMT
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Pokémon X & Y - Italian Distribution
Every year in Italy, Germany & the Netherlands, there is a special event held called Pokémon Day. This year, it has been announced by the Gedis Group that the event in Italy will run from 21st to 22nd of June in the Mirabilandia park and in addition to the usual amenities such as TCG competitions & X & Y battle tournaments, they will air the Pokémon Origins special and most notably, a Pokémon distribution will occur. This year's distribution is to be a distribution of a special Wobbuffet based upon Jessie's Wobbuffet in the anime. No details of this event are known, nor are any further distributions away from Italy but we'll bring more details as and when they come.
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: 13:00 GMT
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Who's That Pokémon
Today marks the thirtieth entry into the Generation VI competitive field with a Hoenn Pokémon. These entries are created by the visitors for the visitors and then compiled by our writers BlueHarvest, jesusfreak94 & UR2L8. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the third generation. The world's laziest Pokémon. When it is lounging, it is actually saving energy for striking back. It is the world's most slothful Pokémon However, it can exert horrifying power by releasing pent-up energy all at once. This Pokémon lives lying on its side. It only rolls over and moves when there is no more grass to eat. So here it is, the thirty-first entry, Slaking.
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Saturday: Pokémon Get TV Event
01-06-2014 00:26 BST / 31-05-2014 19:26 EDT by Serebii
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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: 00:26 GMT
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Pokémon X & Y - Pikachu Distribution
Earlier this month, a special Pikachu distribution was announced for Japan. This Pikachu is to tie in with the Assistant Director Pikachu on the show, Pokémon Get☆TV and is to be given in a variety of Aeon malls across Japan. In the episode of Pokémon Get☆TV that just aired in Japan, they revealed the details of this event. This Pikachu is to be given on June 15th 2014 and has the move Mega Kick to tie in with the World Cup Football Team. Our Event Database has been updated with the partial details of this event
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