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Mega Evolutions are a feature of certain Pokémon that allows them to gain special abilities while in battle, possibly by means of a mega stone. Confirmed Mega-Pokémon are MegaAbsol, MegaAmpharos, MegaBlaziken, MegaLucario, MegaMawile, and MegaMewtwo.

Other Pokémon shown include a Grass-type pre-evolution of Gogoat called Meekuru, an n Electric/Fairy-type called Dedenne and a Normal-type rabbit, Horubii. Both Dedenne and Horubii have a new ability called "Cheek Pouches."

Also pictured is a new gym leader named Koruni, who is linked to Mega Evolutions.

Amidst all the Pokémon GO madness, it's heartwarming, bittersweet moments like this that can really strike a chord of positivity in an otherwise mad and wild circus.

So, when a Japanese Pokémon GO player tweeted that he found his deceased younger brother's favorite pokémon beside his headstone, it's a nice bit of serendipity.

The middle starter evolutions have been revealed:

First is Hariboogu, Chespin's evolution. It is a pure Grass type and knows the move Mud Shot. Next is Fennekin's evolution, Teerunaa, which is a pure Fire type Pokémon. It knows the move Psycho Cut. Finally, Froakie's evolution, Gekogashira is a pure Water-type and knows Bounce.

CoroCoro lists two fossil Pokémon. First is Chigorasu, which is a Rock/Dragon type T-Rex that knows Crunch and has a new ability "Hard Jaw" that increases attack power of biting moves. The second fossil Pokémon is Amarusu which is a Rock/Ice type Diplodocus that has a new ability called Freeze Skin which turns Normal type moves into Ice type moves and raises their power. It knows Aurora Beam.

There is a white dog called Torimian which is the Pokémon from the Pokémon Direct and is a Normal type. It has a new ability called Fur Coat which reduces Physical Damage. You can also customize its appearance.

Finally, the Psychic type cat called Nyaonikusu has a male and female appearance. Its movepool varies by gender. The male is more of a supporter while the female is more of an attacker with female Nyaonikusu knowing Extrasensory and male Nyaonikusu knowing Miracle Eye. It has either Keen Eye or Infiltrator.

It also lists the Fairy type chart. According to this, Fairy is Super Effective against Fighting, Dark and Dragon and not effective against Fire, Poison or Steel. It also states that it is weak to Poison and Steel while resisting Fighting, Dark and Bug. It is immune to Dragon.

The new Mega Evolution of Mewtwo is exclusive to X and is called Mega Mewtwo X. It is a Psychic/Fighting type and has the ability Steadfast. The previous Mega Mewtwo is Mega Mewtwo Y and is exclusive to Pokémon Y. They use the items Mewtwonite X & Mewtwonite Y to Mega Evolve.

Mega Garchomp is shown and has the ability Sandforce.

You can change your hair and clothes at a Boutique and Salon, reflected in the graphics, with a famous actress called Karune. Team Flare has five scientists, Kuseroshiki, Momiji, Bara, Akebi, Corea. The actress Karena is a trainer you will also have the ability of battling. Team Flare are looking to create a beautiful world.

In addition to this, some anime details were shown. Mega Blaziken was shown on the new anime poster, alongside Clemont and a new female.

Last week we got a glimpse of a new 3DS Pikachu game in development. Now we know the game will be a detective (Looker?) game with Pikachu as your partner. The villain is a rare blue Pikachu that can talk. The game uses motion capture and facial recognition. The game allegedly has a two year development with an expected release in 2015.

Pokémon Noir incoming?

The days of Professor Sycamore have apparently come and gone (queue the outrage from the loyal fans, of course). Sycamore really got the people going with his long and dark, luscious locks:



It seems that the Pokemon Game Freak developers decided to further up the ante, and thus introduced Sun and Moon's very shirtless Professor Kukui:

Some might argue the dude's shirtless cause it's Hawaii, and the humidity's probably through the roof, but I'd have you refer to the present lab coat...Annd now the reactions:

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Oh, and then this happened:

The next batch of CoroCoro information has been posted to Japanese forums and this batch showcases more information about the upcoming game Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire.

This leak reveals Mega Altaria, who is Dragon/Fairy with Pixilate and Mega Lopunny who is Normal/Fighting with Scrappy and Mega Salamence is also confirmed and has the ability Aerilate.

It also confirms that when you change your Pikachu's clothes 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.

Contests were also detailed. With you meeting a Contest Idol called Lucia, who will give you special clothes for participating in Pokémon Contests. You will also receive a shiny Beldum through an event, where it holds its Mega Stone

Saw this on Serebii... it is unconfirmed, and I hope it stays that way.

First you've got Rowlet. This starter Grass Quill Pokémon can launch a soundless attack, and twist its neck at around 180 degrees to peer behind itself.

Next you've got Litten. A fire cat Pokémon that can attack with, wait, wait for it, flaming hairballs!

Lastly, you have Popplio, the Sea Lion Pokémon.

Just look at Xerneas, it's as majestic as ever! But I'm a bit disappointed with Yveltal. Oblivion Wing isn't too enticing.