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The official Japanese Pokémon website has revealed that a special called "Strongest Mega Evolution - Act I" to be aired on April 3. The special will focus on Mega Evolutions and will star an original main character named Alan: "This tale centers on the development of one young trainer, Alan, and his partner Charizard. The goal of Alan's Journey is to to master Mega Evolution, challenge every Mega Pokémon, and to stand as the strongest on top. Their journey unfolds with them battling many Mega Evolved Pokémon. And then battling the Elite Four's Zumi. Zumi's Mega Evolved Pokémon is? What's Alan's reason for being so obsessed about Mega Evolution? The outcome of this journey will be? Points of Note: 1. The entrance of a completely original main character 2. Charizard mega evolves into Mega Charizard X 3. Alan has the Mega Ring like in the games. He has a hero like catchphrase to introduce mega evolution 4. Big battles with Mega Absol and Mega Garchomp! 5. Zumi appears in the anime! Transcendent battle between Mega Charizard X and Mega Blastoise." This is one of two specials to air this spring.

File this one under least likely to be included, but Chandelure is really joining Pokken Tournament as a playable character.

The full roster so far is Charizard, Pikachu, Pika Libre, Machamp, Gengar, Mewtwo, Suicine, Sceptile, Blaziken, Gardevoir, Garchomp, Lucario, Weavile, Braxien, Shadow Mewtwo, and no Chandelure. 

• Professor Platane = Professor Sycamore.
  
  
• Gym Leader Shitoron = Clemont. He has a sister, Bonnie.
  
  
• Gym Leader Zakuro = Grant.
  
  
• Team Flare = Team Flare.
  
  
• Shushupu = Spritzee. "Spritzee is a Pokémon that can be found in the wild only in Pokémon Y. It emits a unique fragrance from its body, and any who smell it fall under its spell. Spritzee's fragrance changes based on its diet."
  
  
• Peropuff = Swirlix. "Exclusive to Pokémon X, Swirlix loves sweets and eats nothing else, making its body as sweet and sticky as cotton candy. In battle, Swirlix shoots out strings of candy-like sticky thread to bind its opponents. Swirlix's Sweet Veil Ability is new to X/Y. It keeps Swirlix's Pokémon teammates from falling asleep."
  
  
• Maika = Inkay. "Transmitters above Inkay's eyes have the ability to drain the will to fight from other Pokémon. It uses this skill to run and hide when attacked by stronger enemies. The transmitters above Inkay's eyes are also used to communicate with other Pokémon of its kind."
  
  
• Karamanero = Malamar. "The evolved form of Inkay, Malamar wields some of the strongest hypnotic powers of any Pokémon and can make its opponents bend to its will. There is never a shortage of humans attempting to use Malamar to achieve their own nefarious purposes."
  
  
• Goronda = Pangoro.
  
  
• Drain Kiss = Draining Kiss.
  
  
• Turn Over = Topsy-Turvy.
  
  
• Geo Control = Geomancy.
  
  
• Death Wing = Oblivion Wing.
  
  
• Miracle Trade = Wonder Trade. You can trade for a Pokémon and you won't know what you'll get in return.
  
  
• Holo Caster = Holo Caster. A new feature called Photo Spots allows you to take pictures of yourself.
  
  
• You will be able to trade for Pokemon not in your Pokédex through the GTS.

The Karos region will be called Kalos region in English. The central city is called the Lumiose City, where you can make use of Gogoat to get around quicker. Like Unova, and unlike Hoenn and Sinnoh, the route numbering system has reset, starting once again at Route 1.

Hey, look! Ash and Pikachu are confirmed too! Who could ever have predicted that? The series will start on October 17 and Ash will go to Lumiose City first, instead of Vaniville Town.

It's nearly here!




The new Pokémon Go! Plus wearable is for sale Sept. 16th and though it's currently sold out on Amazon.com, you can keep an eye on it's availability here.


As for how it works,






At $35.99, the new wearable is cheaper than a new Apple watch and compatible with both Android and iOS devices. In the package, you should get both the device and an initial wrist strap, but you can also accessorize your Go Plus with Shield Skins and even a cool Power Bank to make your hunts longer.

Once it's released there should be a TON of third-party sites selling skins, alternative wrist straps, and accessories for it. From the looks of the pretty basic design, you can also probably pretty easily DIY your own wrist strap.





You can also just look super cool hanging it out of your shirt pocket--sans accessories--too:




So get out there and catch some Pokémon! Happy Hunting!

The images of a new Pokémon have been revealed by Jeux Video. This Pokémon is said to be the evolution of Amaura and is called Aurorus. Aurorus has a move called Freeze Dry, which is an Ice-type move which freezes the opponent but is said to be super effective against Water-type Pokémon. IGN have also revealed another new Pokémon called Tyrantrum.

According to an interview on Polygon, it has been stated that no Kalos Pokémon will have a Mega Evolution within Pokémon X & Y. Various details are coming in from impressions at the media briefing last week. Pokémon will gain EXP when a Pokémon is captured. The Pokémon Centers not only have the standard PokéMart, but will also have a place for you to change your outfit.

Yes! Yes!

Pokémon's Facebook page has revealed the evolution of Honedge, Doublade, who looks quite similar to Honedge in the first place, except with a second blade and pink arms.

The Pokémon Company has announced the US names of the latest Pokémon. First, Gogoat shall still be known as Gogoat. Elikiteru will be known as Helioptile, Yayakoma will be known as Fletchling and Yancham will be known as Pancham.

The Karos Region shall be called Kalos and Miare City shall be called Lumiose City. The move Parting Remark will be called Parting Shot and Parabola Charge will be Parabolic Charge.

The Pokémon Company also confirms that at certain points you'll be able to get new outfits and accessories for your Trainer! They also confirmed diagonal movement.

This morning's Pokémon direct announced the arrival of a new set of Pokémon games coming to 3DS later this year. The games will be available in Japanese, English, Italian, Korean, Spanish, French, German, and both Simplified and Traditional Chinese.

The presentation also announced that the recently re-released Pokémon Red, Blue, and Yellow for 3DS will utilize the Pokémon Bank, allowing players to transfer their Gen 1 Pokémon into Sun and Moon.

After nine years of work by Pokémon Uranium's developers, and a reported 1.5 million downloads, the inspired fan-made game has officially been shut down by Nintendo---specifically, all the download links were removed before Nintendo could pursue them with any legal action.



Some truly saddening news, as Pokémon Uranium was definitely a game worth getting real excited about! Featured over 150 new Pokémon, a new type of 'nuclear' Pokémon, and dozens of hours of new content with a well-developed storyline. See the original trailer here:



This isn't the first time we've seen Nintendo bring down the ban hammer on a fan re-make: Nintendo gave the same treatment to "AM2R," a remake of the GameBoy classic Metroid II.

All hail shiny Charizard!

Starting on February 27th, an identical re-print of the original set of Pokémon trading cards will go on sale in Japan. The cards will come in a pack of sixty with a coin and player's manual for 1,300 yen. 

Unluckily for the rest of us, this release is so far only planned for Japan, as it coincides with the anniversary of the original card game's release in Japan in 1996.

It's practically a give at this point that your Pokémon GO! adventures will take you off the beaten path, and maybe even tempt you to go exploring your neighbors' properties with the utmost caution...naturally, this pisses the hell out of some folks who just want to be left alone like this chick...



Well, not Matthew Beaman. Beaman's been busy depositing 3D models of Pokémon for players at Poké Stops around Ikfracombe, Devon. He wanted to leave players souvenirs that'll last off their screens.



"I thought rather than leaving it just to chance I should let people have some fun with it.



"I've had people shouting thank you at me in the street."



Damn right. You are the MAN.