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Whatever could it be?

2013-01-07 17:08:00

Author:
bigMoose_

Posts: 183

Wii U fully 3D Pokemon game?

Haha, nah.

2013-01-07 17:20:00

Author:
RockSauron

Posts: 10882

A generic Pok?mon game for the 3DS obviously.

2013-01-07 20:02:00

Author:
VenemoX

Posts: 197

3D Pokemon game for 3DS?

Ruby and Saphire remakes?

New unecessary spin-off series?

Series officially making it's way to iOS devices?

The world may never know... until tomorrow.

2013-01-07 20:12:00

Author:
Dragonvarsity

Posts: 5208

Ofcourse, tomorrow I have to go on the bus at 6am...

CURSE YOU BUS SCHEDULE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2013-01-07 20:51:00

Author:
TheUltraDeino

Posts: 1274

New unecessary spin-off series?

Series officially making it's way to iOS devices?

Won't be a spin off because it's Game Freak who only develops the main series.

Pokemon will also never be on iOS devices as Nintendo never releases their IP on foreign platforms.

2013-01-08 08:31:00

Author:
bigMoose_

Posts: 183

Pokemon will also never be on iOS devices as Nintendo never releases their IP on foreign platforms.

It's already on ios, it's just a pokedex app but it is an official release on a non Nintendo platform.

2013-01-08 09:38:00

Author:
Rabid-Coot

Posts: 6728

Chan-cha-la-chaaaan! ♪

http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/18aup1gfjunuujpg/original.jpg

Pokemon X / Pokemon Y, coming October 2013

2013-01-08 11:13:00

Author:
Unknown User

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VzO6J981nAw

Starts at 7:20.

I vomited my everything when I saw the water Pokemon.

2013-01-08 11:26:00

Author:
bigMoose_

Posts: 183

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2013-01-08 11:33:00

Author:
Rabid-Coot

Posts: 6728

Definitely going with Fennekin.

2013-01-08 11:48:00

Author:
bigMoose_

Posts: 183

Almost everybody goes for the fire type and everyone who doesn't go for the fire type goes for the water type. Disregard Fennekin, acquire Chespin.
Grass type <3

Wasn't expecting 3D, or this kind of art style, but it still looks great

Must mean next years anime seaon will be gen 6. Wonder what the region is..
Also, they're putting pikachu back in the main games! :o

2013-01-08 12:40:00

Author:
Bremnen

Posts: 1800

Froakie. Frogs are my 7th favourite animals.

2013-01-08 13:09:00

Author:
FreeAim

Posts: 2462

Soooooo weird, I was just thinking about this last night for the first time in months. Anyway, if I had a 3DS, Id go with Chespin.

2013-01-08 13:35:00

Author:
ATMLVE

Posts: 1177

Must mean next years anime seaon will be gen 6. Wonder what the region is..
Also, they're putting pikachu back in the main games! :o
My starters I've chosen have been.
-Squirtle
-Cyndaquil
-Torchic
-Turtwig
-Oshawott (Snivy in Black 2.)

I choose whoever looks the best. I'm a "who has the cutest uniforms" kind of person when it comes to Pokemon. The legendaries for this gen are really cool too. This is probably the first time I've been in love with the legendaries since Gen 2.

It's already on ios, it's just a pokedex app but it is an official release on a non Nintendo platform.

Missed this the first time around. That's not a game, more of a tool. Miiverse will be available on iOS devices as well.

2013-01-08 14:32:00

Author:
bigMoose_

Posts: 183

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Huh... Actually looks pretty good, haha. Don't think I'd get it as I'm not a Pokemon man, though I am thinking of getting a 3DS :/

2013-01-08 14:43:00

Author:
RockSauron

Posts: 10882

Huh? A new main Pokemon game that doesn't look like it belongs on the Gameboy Color? It's about time.

2013-01-08 14:49:00

Author:
Ostler5000

Posts: 1017

Gonna pick Fennekin, no doubt.

Anyways, am I the only one who thinks Gen V should've been a bit longer?

2013-01-08 17:32:00

Author:
TheUltraDeino

Posts: 1274

Gonna pick Fennekin, no doubt.

Anyways, am I the only one who thinks Gen V should've been a bit longer?

I haven't even started on 2 yet

Gen V was way too short, they didn't shorten it because they thought it was bad?

I guess post-game and extra content from 1 kinda killed it for me cause there was barely anything to do (and no ability to refight trainers). The story was incredible though

Anyway i'm gonna do like i always do with a pokemon game, wait for serebii or a guied to post every detail of extra features and pokemon (Berries, contests, so i pick the right starter and game) Just in case they decide to make the fire starter evolve into fire-fighting.....again. Or if announce a far superior Z

2013-01-08 19:37:00

Author:
JKthree

Posts: 1125

hmm, here's my thoughts:
The 3D world looks great, if a little pixelated due to being increased in size.
The camera seems to have the player at the very bottom of the screen, what happens if you turn?
Chespin looks like it could evolve into something cool but to be honest, these appear worse than the Johto starters. I really hope their evolutions are good.
Legendaries... look kinda dissapointing. Considering we've gone from dragons to a bird and a deer, not great. I know we've had a LOT of dragon legendaries and can see why they've moved away from them. Fair enough. But we've also got several legendary birds already and we just had the musketeer beasts and sawsbuck in gen5.
'Y' is probably Dark/Flying
'X' is ... psychic/steel?

The fights look amazing but I hope they introduce something new.
Gen 1 - Standard fighting
Gen 2 - erm... same as above (Never played these, didn't like the starters)
Gen 3 - Double battles/Abilities/Natures
Gen 4 - Physical/Special move split / Wifi

Gen 5 - Triple/Rotation battles / Dream world abilities
Gen 6 - Better wifi (i.e. the option to add a random player after fighting them in random wifi?)

Finally, if the starters aren't great I'll probably do what I did with HeartGold and trade over a Charmander.

Or maybe I'll try another Riolu solo run!

2013-01-08 19:56:00

Author:
Jedi_1993

Posts: 1518

Huh? A new main Pokemon game that doesn't look like it belongs on the Gameboy Color? It's about time.

Hmm I'd say it's nice for a difference & I'll give it a chance but.. I preferred the game in 2D myself. I think it just would had been nice to see some new pokemon games in HD 2D instead. I'm not one of those people who think 3D is better. 2D is it's own art form that folk should respect. 3D is not better then 2D, they are both nice as different art forms. end of story. *mew

Great. 3 more dumb looking starter pokemon imo... well I suppose the fire fox looking pokemon is cute. umm..

Thank goodness the Legendaries are not dragons again. as much as I love dragons it was getting annoying having only dragons as the main Legendaries every single time...

Also I hope this story is more about adventure and far less about crazy stupid bad-dude/evil group trying to take over the world... *mew

2013-01-08 19:57:00

Author:
Lord-Dreamerz

Posts: 4261

Same here, I could go without the whole gym badge thing. I did like how BW and BW2 broke many rules to the main formula though.

2013-01-08 20:42:00

Author:
TheUltraDeino

Posts: 1274

Anyways, am I the only one who thinks Gen V should've been a bit longer?

Just done a quick calculation and 5-6 will be the second shortest from its first release dates in Japan at 37 months just one month ahead of the 36 months for 2-3

It's the third shortest in both NA and EU regions lasting 31 months with 2-3 lasting 29 months (NA) and 27 months (EU). 1-2 was 25 months (NA) and 18 months (EU)

Gen V probably feels shorter due to missing the remakes that gen 3&4 had and the tweeked edition that gens 1-4 had but the sequels probably fill one of those gaps.

2013-01-08 20:47:00

Author:
Rabid-Coot

Posts: 6728

2013-01-09 01:47:00

Author:
Bremnen

Posts: 1800

All first playthroughs should be done blind, no exceptions.

I was sort of traumatized from trying that growing up during Gen1 with the whole

"Lets post crazy rumors and methods to obtain items or Mew, PikaBlue etc. making little kids restart their adventures making them think they can do it in missable areas like the hidden truck near the S.S Anne or doing things during legnedary battles"

We pretty much believed everything at the time since one was actually real, the infamous Missingno 6th item inf trick....which eventually corrupted my game several times

2013-01-09 02:07:00

Author:
JKthree

Posts: 1125

All first playthroughs should be done blind, no exceptions.

...Ok, lemme just go grab my blindfold...

hmm, here's my thoughts:
The 3D world looks great, if a little pixelated due to being increased in size.
The camera seems to have the player at the very bottom of the screen, what happens if you turn?
Chespin looks like it could evolve into something cool but to be honest, these appear worse than the Johto starters. I really hope their evolutions are good.
Legendaries... look kinda dissapointing. Considering we've gone from dragons to a bird and a deer, not great. I know we've had a LOT of dragon legendaries and can see why they've moved away from them. Fair enough. But we've also got several legendary birds already and we just had the musketeer beasts and sawsbuck in gen5.
'Y' is probably Dark/Flying
'X' is ... psychic/steel?

The fights look amazing but I hope they introduce something new.
Gen 1 - Standard fighting
Gen 2 - erm... same as above (Never played these, didn't like the starters)
Gen 3 - Double battles/Abilities/Natures
Gen 4 - Physical/Special move split / Wifi

Or maybe I'll try another Riolu solo run!

Well, Iwata confirmed that they'll try to use all of the 3DS's special features, which means Streetpass and Spotpass are most likely gonna be used. I can think of Spotpass working as a replacement for the mystery gift.

2013-01-09 02:08:00

Author:
TheUltraDeino

Posts: 1274

Pokemon already going to Gen 6? It feels like Gen 5 just came out. I'm going to choose the fire starter since fire-types are my favs. It's kinda strange seeing how PokeMon has changed in gameplay, although I find it to be pretty cool that it isn't birds-eye-view like the last 20 main games.

2013-01-09 02:24:00

Author:
amoney1999

Posts: 1202

Changed my mind. I like both the firefox and the plant chipmunk now, I think their both cute looking enough. *mew

Not that ugly frog though.

*mew

BTW. I totally pick Pokemon only for looks.Type & Stats mean nothing to me. <3

2013-01-09 02:31:00

Author:
Lord-Dreamerz

Posts: 4261

Those surprised by how brief Gen 5 is. Why? It came out at the end of the DS' life span, of course it wasn't going to last 4 years.

2013-01-09 08:48:00

Author:
bigMoose_

Posts: 183

I was sort of traumatized from trying that growing up during Gen1 with the whole

"Lets post crazy rumors and methods to obtain items or Mew, PikaBlue etc. making little kids restart their adventures making them think they can do it in missable areas like the hidden truck near the S.S Anne or doing things during legnedary battles"

We pretty much believed everything at the time since one was actually real, the infamous Missingno 6th item inf trick....which eventually corrupted my game several times

Communication has improved significantly over the last 15 years. Now when a crazy rumour pops up it is much easier for it to be talked about until some brave people voulenteer to do do the testing for everyone.

2013-01-09 09:05:00

Author:
Rabid-Coot

Posts: 6728

Hmm I'd say it's nice for a difference & I'll give it a chance but.. I preferred the game in 2D myself. I think it just would had been nice to see some new pokemon games in HD 2D instead. I'm not one of those people who think 3D is better. 2D is it's own art form that folk should respect. 3D is not better then 2D, they are both nice as different art forms. end of story. *mew

I wasn't thinking so much about the fact it's 3D, but rather the game seems to have recieved a bit more effort in terms of animation.
The sprite games always have totally static characters who just jiggle and move around on the screen. Latter generations have little idle animations, but they're nothing major. Actually seeing the Pokemen animate is a nice change.

I love sprites in 2D games, I just always felt the animation was half hearted.

2013-01-09 10:58:00

Author:
Ostler5000

Posts: 1017

I love sprites in 2D games, I just always felt the animation was half hearted.

Well I actually agree with you there. They should had tried harder on the animations on the 2D pokemon games.

2013-01-09 18:51:00

Author:
Lord-Dreamerz

Posts: 4261

Quite annoyingly I don't have a 3DS and doubt I will any time soon. Perhaps if Nintendo are feeling friendly we could get a Ruby/Sapphire remake on the DS, that'd make a fitting end for me.

I like the new starters, I think they're better than Gen V, but I'd like to see their evolutions as well. At least it looks like we won't get yet another Fire/Fighting starter. I'd pick the frog myself. Also the legandaries look awesome.

2013-01-09 19:00:00

Author:
kirbyman62

Posts: 1893

2013-01-09 20:42:00

Author:
TheUltraDeino

Posts: 1274

The names for the legionaries are revealed already! Wow.

The X-Raindeer mascot is named Xerneas (ZURR-nee-us)
The Y-Bird mascot is named Yveltal (ee-VELL-tall)

Kinda hard to remember pronunciation. I kinda have a little hint for Yveltal, and that is "evil tall"

Remember their names?? Ahahahhaaa! Oh you...

I rarely remember pokemon names. I give them much better comical names anyways.

*mew

Example on pokemon B&W I named my Serperior "Spam" And my legendary black dragon "LadyToy" xD

2013-01-09 21:05:00

Author:
Lord-Dreamerz

Posts: 4261

2013-01-09 23:10:00

Author:
amoney1999

Posts: 1202

They'd probably make the Ruby/Sapphire remakes on the 3DS since Game Boy Advance games are unplayable on a 3DS. Thats why FireRed/LeafGreen were made for GBA.

There's a chance for Virtual Console, though

2013-01-09 23:12:00

Author:
TheUltraDeino

Posts: 1274

http://www.destructoid.com/ul/242089-/32738783_m-620x.jpg

Pokemon fans, never stop being hilarious.

There's already tons of fan art for X and Y (http://www.destructoid.com/there-s-a-ton-of-pokemon-x-and-y-fan-art-already-242089.phtml). Some of it is actually quite awesome. Like this for example:

http://www.destructoid.com/ul/242089-/tumblr_mgd6yrIvLg1qmxew7o1_500-620x.jpg
As for the games, I have no 3DS and I'm not in a rush to get one. If they're cheep when the inevitable Pokemon Z comes out I'll consider it, as the games do look interesting.

2013-01-10 02:08:00

Author:
bonner123

Posts: 1487

http://www.destructoid.com/ul/242089-/32738783_m-620x.jpg

Pokemon fans, never stop being hilarious.

That 1 is indeed funny. xD

Haha I actually had fun with seeing everybody upload art of the characters on the first day and just to join the fun I did one myself.

Also you know what would be nice? if they made it so on Pokemon Y&X you could have more then 1 save-file... Can't tell ya how much only having 1 save-file bugs me. *mew

2013-01-10 02:17:00

Author:
Lord-Dreamerz

Posts: 4261

Well, that's interesting. Could be pretty dang great, although I'm not a big fan of the starter line up. :/ Probably will choose the fire-type.

2013-01-10 19:30:00

Author:
Dragonvarsity

Posts: 5208

I'm gonna be honest. after getting a better look at them, I think the 2 main legendary Pokemon are pretty cool this time. *mew

I have not been much of a fan of the main legendary Pokemon for many gens now. To save time I'm not going to count the 3rd versions of the games. So yeah, The 2 B&W dragons were only ok to me. the 2 D&P dragons I didn't like whatsoever. The 2 R&S Beasts I also didn't care for. and well you get my point.but far as main legendary Pokemon that you see on the box-art, I think I only liked the Gen 2... well ok I only liked Silver's legendary. Also Gen1 don't count since Gen1 didn't have legendary Pokemon on the box art.

Also new pics from Serebii.net *mew

http://www.serebii.net/corocoro1132.jpg
http://www.serebii.net/corocoro113.jpg

2013-01-11 12:31:00

Author:
Lord-Dreamerz

Posts: 4261

The DS is over half a decade old. I'm glad Game Freak is making X and Y for the 3DS. I like both Xerneas and Ylvetal so I guess I'll end up getting both games. I'll get Chespin on X and Froakie on Y. Fennekin can go jump in a river.

2013-01-13 05:31:00

Author:
Chdonga

Posts: 388

I'll get Chespin on X and Froakie on Y. Fennekin can go jump in a river.

Super gross Ben Franklin frog?

I don't see the appeal.

2013-01-13 12:43:00

Author:
bigMoose_

Posts: 183

Super gross Ben Franklin frog?

I don't see the appeal.

If you use it, you can ensure it is in battle against electric types.

2013-01-13 17:51:00

Author:
Jedi_1993

Posts: 1518

Super gross Ben Franklin frog?

I don't see the appeal.

The appeal is it's not going to be Fire/Fighting when it's fully evolved. :meh:

2013-01-13 19:32:00

Author:
Chdonga

Posts: 388

I really don't get why almost everyone keeps hating on Froakie. I read something along the lines of this somewhere dealing with the trailer:

Fennekin may be Fire/Psychic
Chespin may be Grass/Dark
Froakie may be Water/Fighting

Somewhat similar to what they did in Gen IV, Each starter will have a bit of an advantage against what it's normally weak against.

And also, why do people hate the Fire/Fighting starters? Personally, Infernape, Blaizeken and Emboar are probably my favorite Fire starters.

I've always loved and chosen fire and water starters, but I like the water starters a lot more, even though I'll usually pick a Fire starter first, thus I'm going to pick Froakie, to try and change things up a little.

Fennekin is pretty cool looking, not sure about Chespin... I'll probably just get a friend to breed and give me a Fennekin egg.

The only thing that could possibly turn me away from this course of action is if Froakie's evolutions look totally Derpy, which has a low likelyhood, considering how Epic all of the other water starters have looked over so long a period of time. Just think how awesome their final evolutions are: Blastoise, Feraligatr, Swampert, Empoleon, and Samurott. Freaking Epic. I have high hopes for Froakie's final form.

Well, that's my rant for today. Listen if you want.

2013-01-13 20:26:00

Author:
junk-Warrior7

Posts: 276

My god, THERE'S TOO MANY POKEMON. HOW AM I SUPPOSED TO REMEMBER 700?! I COULD BARELY REMEMBER 150.

Whatever, I don't have a 3DS and I stopped playing Pokemon at Heart Gold, which I barely played.

But I pretty much always got the grass type :3

1. Bulbasaur
2.Treeko
3. (Whatever the pearl grass type was)
4. Cyndiquil (cuz Typhlosion was a beast.)

And when I was done playing Pokemon I had 86 level 100's, including Groudon, Mewtwo, Kyogre, Rayquayza, Latias, Entei, Mew (yes i got it), And all those other legendaries. (darkrai etc.)

I never caught Zapdos, Articuno, or the fire bird. They were just so hard ._. (haha thats what she said)

2013-01-13 21:56:00

Author:
DominationMags

Posts: 1840

I really hope Fennekin's Fire/Psychic. The last thing we need is another Fire/Fighting starter.

But I also hope they don't do the Fighting/Psychic/Dark type triangle either. It doesn't work.

2013-01-13 23:06:00

Author:
Chdonga

Posts: 388

I really hope Fennekin's Fire/Psychic. The last thing we need is another Fire/Fighting starter.

But I also hope they don't do the Fighting/Psychic/Dark type triangle either. It doesn't work.

What if every pokemon this generation is fire/fighting?

2013-01-13 23:20:00

Author:
TheUltraDeino

Posts: 1274

I did Bulbasaur then Cyndaquill and nothing after those. I was a bit burnt out on the series due to over exposure so I skipped the GBA series then skipped Nintendo handhelds.

I feel Fennekin should be Fire/Ground and Froakie should be Water/Poison but thats just based on the habitat/characteristics of their real life counterparts.

2013-01-13 23:45:00

Author:
Rabid-Coot

Posts: 6728

My god, THERE'S TOO MANY POKEMON. HOW AM I SUPPOSED TO REMEMBER 700?! I COULD BARELY REMEMBER 150.

It's time to start the Pokerap!...

2013-01-13 23:47:00

Author:
JamesDNaux

Posts: 757

But I also hope they don't do the Fighting/Psychic/Dark type triangle either. It doesn't work.

Of course it does.

Fighting beats Dark
Dark beats Psychic
Psychic beats Fighting

Fire/Psychic beats Grass and Fighting
Grass/Dark beats Water and Psychic
Water/Fighting beats Fire and Dark

It works.

It's wierd though, because before I found this out, I had the Idea for a starter triangle like that, at least one using those three alt. types

2013-01-14 02:03:00

Author:
junk-Warrior7

Posts: 276

Of course it does.

Fighting beats Dark
Dark beats Psychic
Psychic beats Fighting

Right, but there's a little oversight to this triangle.
Psychic doesn't affect Dark, and Fighting is a physical type that does neutral damage to itself. This puts the triangle out of balance.

Now a type trio that could work is Flying, Fighting, and Rock.

Flying beats Fighting
Fighting beats Rock
Rock beats Flying

Rock's not very effective against Fighting
Fighting's not very effective against Flying
Flying's not very effective against Rock

And they all do neutral damage to their own type.

Also, they're all physical types, so they can be seen as the physical equivalent of Grass, Fire, and Water.

2013-01-14 02:18:00

Author:
Chdonga

Posts: 388

That actually works a lot better. Nice thinking!

Regardless, It would be nice to see Froakie be a Water/Fighting. The only one of those we have is Keldeo. An event Pokemon

2013-01-14 03:20:00

Author:
junk-Warrior7

Posts: 276

That actually works a lot better. Nice thinking!

Regardless, It would be nice to see Froakie be a Water/Fighting. The only one of those we have is Keldeo. An event Pokemon

Hey, my buddy Poliwrath wants to have a word with you

2013-01-14 03:24:00

Author:
TheUltraDeino

Posts: 1274

Oh my gosh, I can't believe I forgot about Poliwrath! I feel terrible now...

The worst part is I used to have a Poliwrath... Back when I played Red/Blue

2013-01-14 03:33:00

Author:
junk-Warrior7

Posts: 276

Nah it's ok, when there's gonna be more than 700 pokemon soon, it gets kinda hard to keep track of all of 'em.

2013-01-14 03:45:00

Author:
TheUltraDeino

Posts: 1274

And I love this gen's legendaries.
Xerneas and Ylvetal are based on the Norse mythology regarding Yggdrasil.

And people say Gamefreak's running out of ideas.

2013-01-14 04:26:00

Author:
Chdonga

Posts: 388

The appeal is it's not going to be Fire/Fighting when it's fully evolved. :meh:

Still super gross.

2013-01-14 17:15:00

Author:
bigMoose_

Posts: 183

Now a type trio that could work is Flying, Fighting, and Rock.

Flying beats Fighting
Fighting beats Rock
Rock beats Flying

No no, you're doing it wrong. Rock beats scissors, scissors beat paper, and paper beats rock.

2013-01-15 02:10:00

Author:
JamesDNaux

Posts: 757

More news from serebii.net

Nintendo has sent out some new details regarding Pok?mon X & Y. Specifically, it has confirmed that the types of Chespin, Fennekin and Froakie will be pure Grass, Fire and Water respectively.

2013-01-15 02:34:00

Author:
Lord-Dreamerz

Posts: 4261

That's reassuring.

I thought they were gonna be Dragon, Ground, and Saint type, respectively. Thanks for the useful update Nintendo.

2013-01-15 03:12:00

Author:
Chdonga

Posts: 388

Screw new Pokemon, I could beat ANY of you with my Shiny Rayquayza

2013-01-15 03:18:00

Author:
DominationMags

Posts: 1840

Screw new Pokemon, I could beat ANY of you with my Shiny Rayquayza

Whatever you say grandpa.

*mew

2013-01-15 03:58:00

Author:
Lord-Dreamerz

Posts: 4261

Screw new Pokemon, I could beat ANY of you with my Shiny Rayquayza

Ice beam

2013-01-15 04:47:00

Author:
Chdonga

Posts: 388

Ice beam

Earthquake, Hyperbeam, Fly, and Thunder.

2013-01-16 00:03:00

Author:
DominationMags

Posts: 1840

Earthquake, Hyperbeam, Fly, and Thunder.

Now it has been a long time since I played but isn't hyperbeam going to leave you open to attack for a turn and doesn't thunder have a 30% chance of missing and low PP.

2013-01-16 01:02:00

Author:
Rabid-Coot

Posts: 6728

Now it has been a long time since I played but isn't hyperbeam going to leave you open to attack for a turn and doesn't thunder have a 30% chance of missing and low PP.

If it's raining, thunder has a 100% chance of hitting, but I don't see rain dance on the moveset...

2013-01-16 01:08:00

Author:
TheUltraDeino

Posts: 1274

If it's raining, thunder has a 100% chance of hitting, but I don't see rain dance on the moveset...

I'm gonna guess Kyogre is on his team too. Or a drizzle politoed.

In terms of Rayquaza's moves, they aren't great for competitive fights.
Personally:
Adamant Nature
Lum Berry (restores status like confusion from Outrage)
Dragon dance
Outrage
Flamethrower
Earthquake

When Rayquaza's comes into the fight, the opponent is likely to switch (if they don't they're either stupid or have an ice move). Whilst they do switch, DDance up your stats and go on a rampage. Ray's attack is generally higher (more so if you EV train) and so outrage and EQ will be your main attacks, with Flamethrower for those steel types EQ cannot hit.

So... Yeah. But congrats on getting a shiny one!

2013-01-16 01:17:00

Author:
Jedi_1993

Posts: 1518

Earthquake, Hyperbeam, Fly, and Thunder.

I...
I could cry.

2013-01-16 02:21:00

Author:
RJA00000

Posts: 387

Earthquake, Hyperbeam, Fly, and Thunder.

Linoone with Protect, Belly drum, Ice Punch and Substitute. With a focus band. Goodbye Rayquaza

2013-01-16 02:42:00

Author:
grayspence

Posts: 1990

None of those Pokemon have cool music like Rayquaza though

Which reminds me, X and Y will bring new Pokemon music, huzzah! I always love Pokemon music, especially the Champion themes.

2013-01-16 08:11:00

Author:
kirbyman62

Posts: 1893

http://gematsu.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/CoroCoro-Ninfia-280x373.jpg (http://gematsu.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/CoroCoro-Ninfia.jpg)
The latest issue of CoroCoro Comic reveals a new Pokemon in the upcoming Pokemon X and Y for 3DS.
Ninfia (Japanese name), pictured, is an Eevee evolution whose type has yet to be revealed. It stands 1 meter tall and weighs in at 23.5 kilograms. According to the magazine, “there is a secret to its evolution.”
Additionally, the magazine reveals the title of the latest Pokemon movie to be Godspeed Genesect and the Awakening of Mewtwo. More Mewtwo is always a good thing.
This information is unconfirmed at the moment, but comes from a trustworthy source.
Pokemon X and Y are due out in October.

http://gematsu.com/2013/02/pokemon-x-and-y-new-eevee-evolution-revealed

2013-02-12 10:46:00

Author:
Rabid-Coot

Posts: 6728

I like the design of Ninfia, what is interesting is that it's name does not end in "eon". Which makes me think it's a Normal type evo (along with the design).

Edit: Scratch that, Ninfia is the Japanese name translated. The English name is likely to be Ninfeon or something.

Maybe a ghost type? The evolution method could involve letting Eevee faint at full happiness or something. Just a random thought.

2013-02-12 12:15:00

Author:
Jedi_1993

Posts: 1518

Ninfia?...

Quick! Everybody draw art of IT!. xD

2013-02-12 13:27:00

Author:
Lord-Dreamerz

Posts: 4261

Quick! Everybody draw art of IT!. xD

Over 240 already. http://browse.deviantart.com/?qh=§ion=&global=1&q=Ninfia

2013-02-12 13:44:00

Author:
Rabid-Coot

Posts: 6728

"Hey everybody, I'm Ninfia, and I- SJPSAJFOAFERWGJIKPEAG"

*gets buried in fan-art*

But yeah, doesn't it look a bit like Victini?

2013-02-12 14:08:00

Author:
CirkuzFr3ek

Posts: 194

But yeah, doesn't it look a bit like Victini?

Thought it looked familiar. Maybe Victini is involved in the evolution? It is supposed to bring out other pokemon's power.
From it's White dex: It creates an unlimited supply of energy inside its body, which it shares with those who touch it.

2013-02-12 14:13:00

Author:
Jedi_1993

Posts: 1518

I'm gonna guess Kyogre is on his team too. Or a drizzle politoed.

Yep, I have a Kyogre as well, both LVL 100. I also have my Venesaur, Salamence, Pidgeot, and my Regirock <3

2013-02-12 14:48:00

Author:
DominationMags

Posts: 1840

By the way, today is the last day to get Keldeo (Who can change form) via mystery gift on Black & White 2 if you live in Europe. Got mine a few minutes ago. He's rather cool, I may train him for use on an Ubers team.

2013-02-12 14:53:00

Author:
Jedi_1993

Posts: 1518

Ninfia (Japanese name), pictured, is an Eevee evolution whose type has yet to be revealed. It stands 1 meter tall and weighs in at 23.5 kilograms.

KILOGRAMS ARENT A UNIT OF WEIGHT B*DniuSB&*SY^*DS)N*PS
Physics dropouts...

Anyway since we already have an evolution from a previous generation, does that mean that unlike the last generation, the 6th will have lots of evolutions from previous generations?

2013-02-14 13:37:00

Author:
ATMLVE

Posts: 1177

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wh8oR_IAR6s&feature=youtu.be

Name:
English - Sylveon
Japanese - Nifina
French - Nymphali
German - Feelinara

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BDERVvLCMAARkcs.jpg

2013-02-14 16:54:00

Author:
Rabid-Coot

Posts: 6728

I think I saw swift and trump card in there, I have to say that the attack animations look great!

2013-02-14 17:22:00

Author:
Jedi_1993

Posts: 1518

Maaaan Nifina is adorable. (-'w'-) I can't wait to get me a female one of them & add it to my team.

*mew

2013-02-14 18:48:00

Author:
Lord-Dreamerz

Posts: 4261

Maaaan Nifina is adorable. (-'w'-) I can't wait to get me a female one of them & add it to my team.

*mew

It looks like Skyla (The Unova Flying gym leader) got her own animorph book.

2013-02-15 01:51:00

Author:
grayspence

Posts: 1990

Maaaan Nifina is adorable. (-'w'-) I can't wait to get me a female one of them & add it to my team.

*mew

I agree completely, I've seen people bashing it because of its looks, but I think its just too adorable. Definitely need one if I get one of the games.

2013-02-17 04:15:00

Author:
JamesDNaux

Posts: 757

BUMP.
There's just been a release of some pics of new pokemon!
http://www.serebii.net/xy/pokemon.shtml
I don't know, but I already like them better than the designs for Black and White.

2013-05-11 16:37:00

Author:
Kalawishis

Posts: 928

BUMP.
There's just been a release of some pics of new pokemon!
http://www.serebii.net/xy/pokemon.shtml
I don't know, but I already like them better than the designs for Black and White.

I'm not too keen on the electric lizard thing or the robin. The Gogoat has a nice design but the ability to ride it is it's key point.
The best things though?
The Panda
Slight customization to avatars. (Hair/Skin colour)

2013-05-11 19:48:00

Author:
Jedi_1993

Posts: 1518

Lol, I've been to a lot of Pokemon sites and it seems like nobody loves the lizard! Personally, it's my favorite of the four. How can you look at its stupid smile and not grin?

2013-05-11 19:57:00

Author:
Kalawishis

Posts: 928

Lol, I've been to a lot of Pokemon sites and it seems like nobody loves the lizard! Personally, it's my favorite of the four. How can you look at its stupid smile and not grin?

I want to like it, I just don't know what it's trying to be. A lizard with a... dog(?)'s head?
Admittedly, the smile did make me grin.

2013-05-11 20:21:00

Author:
Jedi_1993

Posts: 1518

Would like this game, but I'm not gonna buy a 3ds just for that.
Maybe I'll play it on my bro's whenever he leaves the "DUN TOUCH IT!" stadium of owning a new console. :3

If it's raining, thunder has a 100% chance of hitting, but I don't see rain dance on the moveset...

I'm gonna guess Kyogre is on his team too. Or a drizzle politoed.

But waaaaaaaait ... That wouldn't matter since Rayquaza's ability "Air-Lock" disables the rain effects, doesn't it? /Late

2013-05-12 11:05:00

Author:
nysudyrgh

Posts: 5482

Would like this game, but I'm not gonna buy a 3ds just for that.
Maybe I'll play it on my bro's whenever he leaves the "DUN TOUCH IT!" stadium of owning a new console.

But waaaaaaaait ... That wouldn't matter since Rayquaza's ability "Air-Lock" disables the rain effects, doesn't it? /Late

Ah, good point. I'd forgotten about his ability. Just shows how complex Pokemon can be!

2013-05-12 11:55:00

Author:
Jedi_1993

Posts: 1518

Ah, good point. I'd forgotten about his ability. Just shows how complex Pokemon can be!

And it becomes complex-er with every game. @_@

2013-05-12 13:12:00

Author:
nysudyrgh

Posts: 5482

Yikes, those four new pokemon look ugly, no offence. It's hard for me to even believe that they're official, but maybe that's just me. Still, the art for the two legendaries look fantastic, Sylveon is great, and Awakened Mewtwo looks cool. (plus, the starters are fine. They're no Johto, but still.

)

With this, Kid Icarus, Fire Emblem, ALttP 2, Luigi's Mansion, Mario Kart, the two last Layton games, Ace Attorney 5, Project X Zone, and more, the 3DS is looking like a fantastic handheld that I'll just have to pick up eventually. (And I know this is off-topic but WHEN will they announce the localization of Layton X Ace Attorney?! Seriously, that game just looks fantastic.)

2013-05-12 14:32:00

Author:
Dragonvarsity

Posts: 5208

MORE NEWS!
We now have a better picture of X and Y box art:

http://www.serebii.net/corocoro5137.jpg

It appears that the new Pokedex will be split into three areas- Central Karos Pok?dex, Coastal Karos Pok?dex and Mountain Karos Pok?dex:

http://www.serebii.net/corocoro5138.jpg

Serebii.net's great.

2013-05-13 20:19:00

Author:
Kalawishis

Posts: 928

A split pokedex? How big will this region be!?
Also, the box art looks great.

2013-05-13 23:20:00

Author:
Jedi_1993

Posts: 1518

Ok, I know it's a double post but:
New Trailer!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=xMnwB6neGlY

Edit: In the trailer are a statue of Roselia 0:40 and what looks like a Vanillite on a car 0:20
Seems like Budew, Roselia, Roserade, Vanillite, Vanillish and Vannilluxe maybe be in this region.

English names!
Gogoat = Gogoat
Elikiteru = Helioptile
Yayakoma = Fletchling
Yancham = Panchum.
Region = Kalos
City in the center is Lumiose City.

World Map!
http://www.serebii.net/karos.jpg

Players can change accessories in areas, and move diagonally!
http://www.serebii.net/xy/30.jpg

Not 100% Confirmed but it seems likely that Sylveon will be the NEW FAIRY type. Some previous pokemon will get type changes.

Oh and Helioptile, who I said I wasn't sure of? Well his 'ears' spread out making him based on the dilophosaurus. Could get an interesting evo. Also the idea of the solar panels is great. I like this pokemon's design now.

2013-05-14 15:45:00

Author:
Jedi_1993

Posts: 1518

X and Y is going to be great.

EDIT: Serebii has created a preliminary pokedex at http://www.serebii.net/xy/kalosdex.shtml.

2013-05-15 02:56:00

Author:
Kalawishis

Posts: 928

You can now sit on benches.

This is the spark of innovation this franchise needed.

2013-05-19 09:04:00

Author:
bonner123

Posts: 1487

Not 100% Confirmed but it seems likely that Sylveon will be the NEW FAIRY type. Some previous pokemon will get type changes.

It is ridiculous of how many theories there are out there about which type Sylveon was going to be, my head kept hurting from all the ideas! xD

http://www.serebii.net/corocoro5137.jpg

Is.... Is that a panda I see? <(?.?< ) I shall train it to level 100!!! (`o?/ )

2013-05-19 09:18:00

Author:
Momoli1344

Posts: 54

The new pokemon look pretty good, and I look forwar-

DIAGONAL MOVEMENT SWEET BETTY CROCKER'S PATOOTIE YESS

And I wonder...

...if you can ride on something other than GoGoat, then I'd totally ride around town on a Giratina.

2013-05-20 02:51:00

Author:
CirkuzFr3ek

Posts: 194

2013-05-21 01:23:00

Author:
amoney1999

Posts: 1202

I would just catch an Arceus and ride that around to show off my epicness.

I have a shiny one, but I wanted a regular white one. Gold just doesn't look as good. ;-;

2013-05-21 16:56:00

Author:
nysudyrgh

Posts: 5482

The new pokemon look pretty good, and I look forwar-

DIAGONAL MOVEMENT SWEET BETTY CROCKER'S PATOOTIE YESS

The movement is still grid based, it seems, while it is diagonal, you don't have any more freedom than you did in previous games...

And I wonder...

...if you can ride on something other than GoGoat, then I'd totally ride around town on a Giratina.

Female trainer, Magnemite.

2013-05-21 23:34:00

Author:
JamesDNaux

Posts: 757

Female trainer, Magnemite.

I see what you did there.

2013-05-21 23:49:00

Author:
amoney1999

Posts: 1202

There's going to be presentations with a load of X and Y info at E3. To quote Serebii:

As has been announced within their E3 schedule, Nintendo is due to have a special Pok?mon X & Y Presentation/Q&A at one of the roundtables following their Nintendo Direct presentation. This presentation is to run on June 11th at 6pm Pacific time (9pm Eastern, 2am England) within the E3 halls and will last 90 minutes. It is run by Junichi Masuda and Tsunekazu Ishihara, the president of The Pok?mon Company. It is unknown if the content for this Q&A will be broadcast on the internet, but we'll provide details as it comes

Oh, and...

Female trainer, Magnemite.

I see what you did there.

For those who don't get it...
http://oyster.ignimgs.com/mediawiki/apis.ign.com/pokemon-blue-version/9/90/Magnemite.gif

2013-05-23 22:54:00

Author:
Kalawishis

Posts: 928

BUMP.

The worldwide release date has been announced. It's October 12, this year.
http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/06/11/e3-2013-pokemon-x-y-release-date-announced

EDIT:

HOLY CRAP HOLY CRAP NEW GAMEPLAY TRAILER RELEASED WITH NEW POKEMON IN IT!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=gmywDbnC5oc

2013-06-11 18:09:00

Author:
Kalawishis

Posts: 928

Fairy Type idea is amusing. I like it. And cool to see it added on to my #1 fave Pokemon Gardevoir. *mew

But my absolute favorite part is the new "Play with your Pokemon mode." IT'S SO FREAKING ADORABLE! And it is something I feel should had been in the main Pokemon games for ages. I hope they keep it in for future games in the series. I always hate it when they come up with a new fun feature but then get rid of it later. It just makes since to add a pet mode in Pokemon. Especially since Pokemon is actually more popular with female gamers nowadays then it is guys. Only battling is boring even for me tbh. *mew

2013-06-12 06:46:00

Author:
Lord-Dreamerz

Posts: 4261

HOLY CRAP HOLY CRAP NEW INFO AND PICS RELEASED!

Pictures:

http://www.serebii.net/corocoro6133.jpg

http://www.serebii.net/corocoro6134.jpg

http://www.serebii.net/corocoro6135.jpg

http://www.serebii.net/corocoro6132.jpg

http://www.serebii.net/corocoro6131.jpg

From serebii.net:

The first batch of CoroCoro information is seemingly released, though unconfirmed at this time, and this batch showcases more information on the upcoming games, Pok?mon X & Y with thanks to gin and StreetsAhead for translation. In this small portion of a scan, it shows a new character called Sana (サナ

, who appears to be the character who follows you in the forest within the early trailer. Another image shows a character called Pansy (パンジー

, who appears in the anime with Gogoat & Helioptile on July 18th, and the first Gym Leader we know of called Viola (Literally Biora ビオラ

, who appears to be a bug Gym Leader in Hakudan City (ハクダンシティ

13:17: Vivillon's pre-evolutions have been revealed as Kofukimushi (コフキムシ

& Kofuurai ( コフーライ

which should be called Spewpa based on yesterday's information, both of which are Bug-types
13:20: The Lion Cub Pok?mon is called Shishiko (シシコ

and is Fire/Normal-type which has a move called Battle Cry which lowers the opponent's attack. It is 0.6m and 13.5kg The flower is Furabebe (フラベベ

, the Lone Flower Pok?mon, and is Fairy-type and knows the move Fairy Wind. It is 0.1m and 0.1kg
13:25: Starting town is called Asame Town (アサメタウン

and has three characters including Sana, Tieruno and Toroba. You just moved to Asame Town and the other gender character appears in your game known as Callum or Serena respectively. You also appear to have a Rhyhorn live in your front garden
Edit @ 14:04: Added the New Pok?mon to the New Pok?mon page

2013-06-12 16:09:00

Author:
Kalawishis

Posts: 928

Came across this on the DA frontpage, and I though it was hilarious!

Forum-friendly edition.

http://i.imgur.com/SpjTqnwh.png

2013-06-13 18:14:00

Author:
Dragonvarsity

Posts: 5208

Dam, I didn't notice Jigglypuff's text. Dx Sorry guys. :s

2013-06-13 18:44:00

Author:
nysudyrgh

Posts: 5482

Dam, I didn't notice Jigglypuff's text. Dx Sorry guys. :s

Don't worry nys, we've all made those kind of mistakes before.

Anywho, the new pokemon look pretty ugly imo, although maybe I'm just a very harsh person. Then again, I think Xerneas and Yveltal are some of the coolest legendaries in the entire series. (Definitely my favorite box-art pokemon, along with Suicune for "Crystal," of course.)

P.S. I think it's about time to change the title of this thread to something like "Pokemon X/Y."

2013-06-13 19:07:00

Author:
Dragonvarsity

Posts: 5208

HOLY CRAP MORE POKEMON HOLY CRAP COLY RAP:

http://www.serebii.net/xy/talonflame1.jpg
Talonflame, evolution of Fletchling, Fire/Flying

http://www.serebii.net/xy/skrelp1.jpg
Skrelp, Poison/Water

http://www.serebii.net/xy/clauncher1.jpg
Chauncer, Water

(Whoops! It appears these pokemon were released rather early, I just forgot to post them.)
SOME OTHER PICS HOLY CRAP HOLY CRAP:

http://www.serebii.net/xy/sky3.jpg
Sky battle.

http://www.serebii.net/xy/horde1.jpg
Horde encounter.

http://www.serebii.net/xy/pss.jpg
Character customization.

Thanks, serebii.net!

2013-06-13 22:11:00

Author:
Kalawishis

Posts: 928

Talonflame looks pretty cool, while the others.. are okay. The horde of Axews is creepy but interesting, and the air battle looks really cool. Looking more at the main trainer you play as though, his glasses look very feminine as opposed to the girl trainers' sunglasses.

2013-06-13 23:05:00

Author:
Dragonvarsity

Posts: 5208

HOLY CRAP HOLY CRAP HOLY HOLY HOLY CRAP NEW GAMEPLAY TRAILER:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=r4qPSRgdI1s

Plus new serebii info:

Following their reveal in CoroCoro on Wednesday, The Pok?mon Company has now announced the US names of the latest Pok?mon. First are the two pre-evolutions of Vivillon, Kofukimushi shall be known as Scatterbug which knows String Shot. Kofuurai will be known as Spewpa, which can learn Protect. Then, Shishiko will be known as Litleo, with its signature move known as Noble Roar and Furabebe will be known as Flab?b?. Players may see different Flab?b? holding flowers of different colors when encountering them in the wild.
In addition to this, they have also confirmed various names. The starting town, Asame Town will be called Vaniville Town and Hakudan City shall be known as Santalune City, with the rival characters being Shauna, Tierno, Trevor, Serena (The Female Trainer), and Calem (The Male Trainer) respectively. Pansy, the journalist, shall be known as Alexa while the City Gym Leader, Viola is called Viola.
Shauna is the first trainer you meet and is eager to learn about her friends travels. Tierno intends to create a dance team with his Pok?mon. Trevor's goal is to complete the Pok?dex, and he's the one to give you it. He'll often compare dexes with you. Serena & Calem are your neighbours. You will also receive the Roller Skates in Santalune City

2013-06-14 14:47:00

Author:
Kalawishis

Posts: 928

Thanks for all the info. Kalawashis. Here's the third gameplay trailer by the way. (with more hordes and air battles ^^)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=si7oFO5y1e8

EDIT: Here are a couple more pics as well.

http://serebii.net/xy/horde2.jpg
http://serebii.net/xy/noivern1.jpg

The rest can be found at the serebii.net.

http://serebii.net/xy/pics.shtml

2013-06-14 15:38:00

Author:
Dragonvarsity

Posts: 5208

I want to be able to FLY around ABOVE cities with my rayquayza

if I could do that I would buy the 3DS, X AND Y, along with Nintendo itself.

2013-06-18 05:27:00

Author:
DominationMags

Posts: 1840

2013-07-06 05:32:00

Author:
Kalawishis

Posts: 928

;LSKDFHJG;LRKNBV;LKDFJHFGKWAJHE NEW POKEMON RELEASED IN A VIDEO!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=xqwYdOsbixI

Pic of the new pokemon:

http://www.serebii.net/xy/31.jpg

It's...a sword?

It's a sword right now. Have your laugh. You won't be laughing when it evolves into a ghostly suit of armour people have been asking for since the beginning of time.

2013-07-09 15:01:00

Author:
grayspence

Posts: 1990

New info released:

http://www.serebii.net/corocoro7131.jpg

http://www.serebii.net/corocoro7132.jpg

http://www.serebii.net/corocoro7133.jpg

http://www.serebii.net/corocoro7134.jpg

http://www.serebii.net/corocoro7135.jpg

http://www.serebii.net/corocoro7136.jpg

http://www.serebii.net/corocoro7138.jpg

From serebii.net:

The next batch of CoroCoro information has been posted to Japanese forums and this batch showcases more information on the upcoming games Pok?mon X & Y. We're currently in the process of translating, with thanks to my good friend StreetsAhead, so keep checking back. Xerneas is Fairy-type, Yveltal is Dark/Flying. Xerneas has an ability called Fairy Aura while Yveltal has one called Dark Aura. Fairy Aura powers up Fairy-type moves while Dark Aura powers up Dark-type moves. Xerneas has a special move called Geo Control and Yveltal one called Death Wing
Pancham's evolution is called Goronda (コロンダ

. It is the Aggressive Pok?mon, is 2.1m tall, weighs 136kg, and has the ability Iron Fist. It is Fighting/Dark-type. It has the move Hammer Arm and a new method of evolution
The Squids are called Maika (マーイーカ

, the Rotation Pok?mon is 0.4m tall weighing 3.5kg, and its evolution Karamanero (カラマネロ

the Reversal Pok?mon, is 1.5m tall and 47kg, and both are Dark/Psychic-type Pok?mon. Maika has a move called Turn Over which reverses stat changes. It's a Dark-type move. Karamanero has the move Hypnosis. They both have either Suction Cups or Contrary.
The pink bird is called Shushup (シュシュップ

and is Fairy-type. It is the Perfume Pok?mon, is 0.2m tall and 0.5kg in weight and has the ability of Healer. It knows the move AromaTherapy. It is exclusive to Pok?mon Y
The puff ball is called Peroppafu (ペロッパフ

and is also a Fairy-type. Its ability is a new one called Sweet Veil which prevents your allies from falling asleep. It's the Cotton Candy Pok?mon, is 0.4m/3.5kg and has the new move Drain Kiss. It is exclusive to Pok?mon X
Honedge has the ability of No Guard
Clauncher is exclusive to Pok?mon X while Skrelp is exclusive to Pok?mon Y
There's a new Gym leader, with the robot arms, called ****oron (シトロン

while the other Gym Leader is called Zakuro (ザクロ

. Zakuro is said to be good at sports
The professor is called Purataanu (プラターヌ possibly romanised into Platane). He will occasionally battle you.
The evil team is called Team Flair/Flare (フレア団

. Their purpose is solely to make money
The PSS has various new features. First is the HoloCaster, which gives the latest news on the Pok?mon Global Link, without needing access. It has a Happy Sign which lets you see feelings/actions of friends. There are special O Powers which work akin to Pass Powers which you can use and receive from other players. Miracle Trade allows for an "exciting trade" with someone from around the world. It also features connectivity with the Global Trade Station
CoroCoro is offering special Xerneas & Yveltal figures if you pre-order the games and send in a form
Edit @ 09:00: The New Pok?mon page has been updated with these details
Edit @ 11:53: The teaser for next month's CoroCoro issue, due for release on August 12th 2013, is said that the magazine will contain the biggest scoop of the century. We'll provide details on that next month

2013-07-12 16:06:00

Author:
Kalawishis

Posts: 928

GAAH! Stop wasting all those slots with such hideous pokemon. D: (Well, I like the sword and the evolved panda, but still.)

2013-07-12 19:50:00

Author:
Dragonvarsity

Posts: 5208

GAAH! Stop wasting all those slots with such hideous pokemon. D: (Well, I like the sword and the evolved panda, but still.)

tbh imo this game has had the best looking pokemon designs since gen 2...

Nothing still even comes close to beating my favorite pokemon "Gardevoir" yet though. Hohoo~

2013-07-12 21:54:00

Author:
Lord-Dreamerz

Posts: 4261

Three new pokemon! Mega Evolutions! New ways to evolve!

http://kotaku.com/heres-how-pokemon-x-and-ys-new-mega-evolutions-work-1077212815

So far we know that Mewtwo, Lucario, Ampharos, Blaziken, Absol, and Mawille will be getting these mid-battle super forms. Here are the three brand new pokemon revealed by the way.

http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/18whchpiwwhryjpg/ku-xlarge.jpg

Also, it looks like a slew of fan art pieces have already been created for the new Mega evolutions.

http://fc05.deviantart.net/fs70/i/2013/220/5/a/pokemon___megalucario_by_sa_dui-d6h8tdh.jpg
http://fc00.deviantart.net/fs70/i/2013/220/b/6/eclipse_by_brimercedes-d6h9pn0.png
http://th09.deviantart.net/fs70/PRE/f/2013/220/a/7/megablaziken_by_rubyfeather-d6h8oya.jpg
http://fc06.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2013/220/d/9/mega_ampharos_by_kami_bakura-d6h858p.jpg
http://fc04.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2013/220/6/b/mega_mawile_by_ktullanyx-d6h7lx2.png

tbh imo this game has had the best looking pokemon designs since gen 2...

Nothing still even comes close to beating my favorite pokemon "Gardevoir" yet though. Hohoo~

Oops sorry I never replied to this. Yeah I was kind of bashing some of the pokemon a little. Looking back, the starters look pretty good and since I first saw them the two main legendaries have easily become some of my favorite legendaries in the series. (along with Mewtwo, Suicune, and a couple others) I guess I was also thinking about how there were some things said that this generation would be smaller than some of the past ones.

2013-08-09 17:29:00

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Dragonvarsity

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2013-08-09 17:45:00

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Lord-Dreamerz

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Yeah the megaforms look like a fun gimmick. Since I'm always active on FA, I saw tons of fan art before I even read about it on serebii.net haha.

Most of them look pretty cool. so far my fave megas are Mewtwo, Lucario, Blaziken, Mawille... But i would agree with some that it feels they are ripping off Digimon a bit... >w> *mew

Yeah, the Mega forms actually do look really fun, I just hope they don't limit the roster of brand new pokemon. Also, are you not a fan of Mega-Ampharos with its gorgeous, flowing blonde hair?

2013-08-09 17:55:00

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Dragonvarsity

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are you not a fan of Mega-Ampharos with its gorgeous, flowing blonde hair?

...It's ok I guess... But to be honest, I think I'm just fine with how the Pokemon looked before the mega forms.

Mostly what I am hoping for is a female only evolution for Gardevoir. Since they gave it a male only evolution already. *mew

2013-08-09 18:22:00

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Lord-Dreamerz

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It belongs on the Gameboy Color? It's about time.

2013-08-30 12:07:00

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Unknown User

Mega Charizard, Venusaur & Blastoise showed off.
http://www.serebii.net/xy/megaevolutions.shtml

2013-09-04 17:10:00

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Lord-Dreamerz

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Oh me ga!

2013-09-04 17:35:00

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FreeAim

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Not only that, but also Mr. Unknown pokemon showed up.
http://www.serebii.net/direct98.jpg
I highly doubt that it will be related to Absol, if anyone asks, since it already has a Mega Evolution. To me it has the properties of a lamb. Maybe we'll see another sheep pokemon? I know we have Mareep and stuff, but keep in mind that animals have been re-used more than once in different generations. (Vulpix - Fox, Zorua - Fox)

2013-09-04 20:49:00

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TheUltraDeino

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Seems like a llama to me. Not sure on the typing of it though. Could be normal, possibly fairy.

2013-09-04 21:53:00

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Jedi_1993

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Oh me ga!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4EOKOAQrlLI

2013-09-05 04:30:00

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Ayneh

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Aww, man.

A Llama pokemon would just make my day. <3

2013-09-05 14:26:00

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CirkuzFr3ek

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2013-09-07 17:35:00

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TheUltraDeino

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Here's a comparison of old pokemon inventory sprites and new ones:
http://24.media.tumblr.com/c6496c2a8376c628a914eba44f643390/tumblr_msmnuied2C1r6xrqvo1_500.png
http://31.media.tumblr.com/a3076b51685e9607444522aaeab564d6/tumblr_msmnuied2C1r6xrqvo2_500.png

Glad these got an update. Next thing they need to change are the older pokemon cries. Gen 1&2 sound awful. The mega forms have new ones and they sound great, similar but better.

2013-09-07 22:54:00

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Jedi_1993

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I know we have Mareep and stuff, but keep in mind that animals have been re-used more than once in different generations. (Vulpix - Fox, Zorua - Fox)

Yeah, this has been done on several occasions. Such as, for an example, Wurmple is a caterpillar, Weedle is a caterpillar, Caterpie is a caterpillar, Butterfree is a butterfly, Beautifly is a butterfly, Muk is a blob, Ditto is a blob... There are several Pok?mon that have done this.

2013-09-08 08:06:00

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FreeAim

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http://31.media.tumblr.com/442aff4f3487e62487fb902246f8b3e7/tumblr_msz8iuv0Rl1r745m9o1_500.png
So yeah, Fairy's now the worst type. Never gonna look in a Fairy Pokemon in the eyes. ever

Anyways, new stuff revealed, like starter evolutions (look ehhh to me), Mega Garchomp, Mega Mewtwo that's exclusive to Pokemon X (the previous one is exclusive to Y), a few new pokemon, and an updated type chart that's including fairy types (http://www.serebii.net/games/typexy.shtml).

Pics:
http://www.serebii.net/corocoro9139.jpg http://www.serebii.net/corocoro9133.jpg http://www.serebii.net/corocoro9134.jpg http://www.serebii.net/corocoro9137.jpg

2013-09-11 21:04:00

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TheUltraDeino

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Oh, what type did Fennekin's evolutions turn out to be?

Not cool like psychic+fire, unique like dark+fire or even anyhow interesting like fairy+fire. Just fire. Really. I didn't really care that much for Fennekin to begin with that it would actually bother me, but still I feel a tad disappointed.

Heck, they didn't even continue with the four-legs style! Just when it seems we're getting awesome and different fire starter, they do what they keep doing with these fire types and make them stand up! Darn it, this isn't disappointed anymore. I am mad! Not because I don't like it, but because they made sure that I won't like it.

Froakie's evolved form, though... That looks awesome.

2013-09-11 21:06:00

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FreeAim

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Oh, what type did Fennekin's evolutions turn out to be?

They are all still pure whateverstartertype. If it makes you feel better, Fennekin's evolution learns Psyshock

2013-09-11 21:08:00

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TheUltraDeino

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I love Fennekin's evolution so far. And i'm just happy with it standing up and prefer it that way. Can't wait to see her 3rd form.

MegaMewtwoX is pretty cool. But after getting use to it. I like MegaMewtwoY more now. Good thing too since I'll be buying Pokemon Y anyways.

So far I have to say the Pokemon from this new gen have been the best since gen 1. That's right. I like these better then even the Gen 2 Pokemon. *mew

...Still don't like Froakie really tho...

PS: I hope Mew gets a megaform too. and for it to be the most adorable thing ever.

2013-09-11 21:30:00

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Lord-Dreamerz

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Ohyeah, should probably explain the new pokemon.
The white "llama/lamb" pokemon that was leaked earlier is actually a dog, and is pure normal type, has the ability Fur Coat (which reduces physical damage), and can has alt coats.

The T-Rex and Nessie-like pokemon are the region's fossil pokemon. The T-Rex's ability ups the attack of biting moves, and is Rock/Dragon (unique type). The Nessie pokemon has an ability which will turn it's normal type moves into Ice type, it's Rock/Ice (also unique).

Finally, a new cat pokemon, pure psychic. It's like Nidoran in the way that Male and Female are practically different (the difference between it and Nidoran is that the new pokemon isn't listed as 2 different pokemon). The male is a supporter, while the female is an attacker

All of these pokemon have Japanese names, but no English names yet

2013-09-11 21:42:00

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TheUltraDeino

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Definitely going with Chespin now. Also, that llama turned out to be a poodle that you can customise. So... That's something.

Apparently Steel is losing its resistance to dark and ghost.
Oh and Fairy is immune to dragon. Ffffff...

2013-09-11 21:45:00

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Jedi_1993

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Oh yeah. I was surprised to hear we get to pick Kanto starters too so early on.

My starters that I'll choose on Y totally are gonna be Fennekin & Charmander. Zuhuhuu. No type variety there for me at all.

*mew

2013-09-11 21:53:00

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Lord-Dreamerz

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Oh gross, Chespin's midstage evolution is pretty bad. xD

Froakie's is pretty cool though, I really like Fennekin's as well even though it looked kind of odd at first. (wasn't expecting them to just switch over to standing on two legs like that) As for Mega Mewtwo X, it pretty much looks like Mewtwo but with more armor underneath, which tbh, is kind of like a lot of the mega evolutions out there. Not that it's bad, it just takes away from some of the mega-ized pokemons' designs. It's also why Mewtwo Y is one of my favorite megas, because it doesn't make the original form look "tougher" but reshapes it into an interesting new form, which keeps with the cool "psychic" vibes Mewtwo has always had going on.

As far as Kanto starters go, I'll probably go with Bulbasaur. I always saw him as the cool underdog, and he seems the least affected by mega evolution in his final form, which is fine, since Charizard and Blastoise's seem kind of unnecessary anyway.

2013-09-11 21:56:00

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2013-09-11 21:59:00

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TheUltraDeino

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I still find it amusing how opinions on Pokemon X/Y's starters is so strongly varied between all the fans. It's like... Every single person loves 1 of them. Is ok with one of them. And hates the last 1. xD

---
Edit.

http://www.serebii.net/xy/32.jpg
http://www.serebii.net/xy/33.jpg
http://www.serebii.net/xy/34.jpg
http://www.serebii.net/xy/35.jpg

Huh. Maybe it will be a witch as some people were joking about. it seems to use the stick as a magic ward. Which may mean it'll be a Fire/Dark or Fire/Psychic type in it's 3rd form.

2013-09-13 19:34:00

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Lord-Dreamerz

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There's a theory it's a Warrior / Mage / Rogue trio this time.
Quilladin, Quill and paladin
Braixen uses a wand
Frogadier er... Looks sneaky?

Also possibly Grass/Fight, Fire/Psychic and Water/Dark for the final evolutions.

2013-09-13 19:43:00

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Jedi_1993

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I'm going to hope that Fenniken's evolution isn't Fire/Fighting. That has gotten REALLY old Nintendo.

2013-09-13 23:59:00

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amoney1999

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I'm going to hope that Fenniken's evolution isn't Fire/Fighting. That has gotten REALLY old Nintendo.

It's pretty obvious it's not going to be. Besides, I really don't see why it matters that much. *mew

2013-09-14 00:07:00

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Lord-Dreamerz

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I really don't see why it matters that much. *mew

I'd be perfectly fine if it wasn't 3 gens in a row. :U

2013-09-14 00:48:00

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TheUltraDeino

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I'd be perfectly fine if it wasn't 3 gens in a row. :U

Exactly.

2013-09-14 02:20:00

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amoney1999

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Just found out that Grass types can't be affected by some moves like sleeppowder and Electric types can not be paralyzed anymore etc and so on. That actually adds some nice strategy in the game that should had been there much sooner in the series imo. *mew

2013-09-14 02:43:00

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Lord-Dreamerz

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Fire always was burn-proof. But yeah, the new changes in the types make the game more balanced.

2013-09-14 03:20:00

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TheUltraDeino

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In my opinion, one of the best names ever for any Pok?mon is the newly revealed "Frogadier."

2013-09-14 07:25:00

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FreeAim

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In my opinion, one of the best names ever for any Pok?mon is the newly revealed "Frogadier."

Even better than Gurrdurr?

2013-09-14 15:00:00

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TheUltraDeino

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http://d24w6bsrhbeh9d.cloudfront.net/photo/amX2Ox6_460s_v2.jpg

I hope that Bulbasaur will get a mega-form and I hope it looks like this.

2013-09-23 13:27:00

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FreeAim

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Could some mod rename this thread to Pok?mon X/Y? The obsolete title is ticking off my pseudo-OCD.

2013-09-23 14:28:00

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SnipySev

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http://24.media.tumblr.com/4622b879fbdecfd17d47abe4f0634f8c/tumblr_mu1xkzQBSH1sjqlxio1_500.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/GJvoqHZ.png

2013-10-02 18:49:00

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Rabid-Coot

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*spoilers image*

Canada and Italy got the games early (for people who are wondering), but I'm sure that there will be people who don't want to be spoiled (I'm personally fine with just getting the pokemon spoiled to me), so do you mind putting up a spoiler box for those people?

2013-10-02 19:15:00

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TheUltraDeino

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the new pokemon game looks nice, but im much more excited for the new anime

http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo6/icaras_racer/1380774774824_zps05646c63.jpg

2013-10-03 08:01:00

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Ragnarok

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the new pokemon game looks nice, but im much more excited for the new anime

http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo6/icaras_racer/1380774774824_zps05646c63.jpg

Agreed, do you know when it'll be airing? I just saw the entire first episode in japanese with english subtitles just a few hours ago but now I can't find it anywhere.

2013-10-04 03:48:00

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Dragonvarsity

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Agreed, do you know when it'll be airing? I just saw the entire first episode in japanese with english subtitles just a few hours ago but now I can't find it anywhere.

no idea, all i know its that its a 4 episodes OVA in japanese, all have been released already, still theres no official dubbed release date as far as i know, but even if there isnt one released there will definately be a fandom made sub (which is still nice), maybe if it caughts enough attention they will make more, its still superior to the TV series imo (if we put the nostalgia factor aside), and follows much more closer the games.

2013-10-04 05:13:00

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Ragnarok

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2013-10-04 09:08:00

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Jedi_1993

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With so many leaks occurring I'm not gonna post them all. I will say that I'm choosing Chespin as my starter.
Also, the Pokemon Origins anime is Superb. Go find it somewhere to watch. You don't really need subtitles either. It clearly follows the game very closely except for a few parts where it's still obvious what is being discussed in general.
The music is spot on and the battles are way more intense than any of Ash's. Even weak moves like gust, tackle heck even growl look like they would have an impact.
To reiterate, watch it.

Can you drop some links for the other episodes? I thought the first one was great, and it felt pretty quick pacingwise compared to what it was like with Ash and friends. Also, for those interested in seeing the first episode with english subs, I think the video I saw got taken down, but thankfully there's another one up (for) now.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uU9K024gAow

2013-10-05 00:43:00

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Dragonvarsity

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Can you drop some links for the other episodes? I thought the first one was great, and it felt pretty quick pacingwise compared to what it was like with Ash and friends. Also, for those interested in seeing the first episode with english subs, I think the video I saw got taken down, but thankfully there's another one up (for) now.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uU9K024gAow

Red's voice sounds really familiar....

2013-10-05 00:46:00

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butter-kicker

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Red's voice sounds really familiar....

It should.

Anyway though, forget what I said about those links, all four episodes are available with english subtitles on animeplus.tv.

2013-10-05 01:17:00

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Dragonvarsity

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It should.

Anyway though, forget what I said about those links, all four episodes are available with english subtitles on animeplus.tv.

So it is the same woman who voices Naruto.

2013-10-05 01:22:00

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butter-kicker

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http://i.imgur.com/GJvoqHZ.png

Err... Not as pretty/cute as I was expecting. It's ok, but I'm not sure I care for the 3rd form much. I may just keep mine in it's 2nd form unless I change my mind later. Meh. *mew

Edit: Found this below online. It's fanart based from the leaked pics of the 3rd forms from the last few days.
http://i.imgur.com/ABsYsFB.png]
After seeing these. I'm still going with the Fox no questions asked... But all 3 are a bit of a disappointment to me.

2013-10-05 05:59:00

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Lord-Dreamerz

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Well, it looks like the water-starter looks the best this generation, followed by grass-type starter and, well, fire-starter comes in last in my books. It's not a bad starter, but it does look a tiny bit generic. At least it's psychic.

2013-10-05 08:50:00

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FreeAim

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Seems like the grass starter was kind of.. erhm.. all over the place this time around. I've actually come to really like Chespin, but yeah, not a fan of its other evos. I'm still stuck between fire and water though. Both types' first evos are cool, their second ones even better, but the third ones... I'm not sure. At least the designers didn't try buffing them up or anything like that.

EDIT:

So it is the same woman who voices Naruto.

That would be correct.

2013-10-06 02:15:00

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Dragonvarsity

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Tons of info is coming out now. but to avoid spoiling other stuff. I'll just post this 1 thing below.

Official art of the 3rd starter forms.
http://www.serebii.net/corocoro11135.jpg
I think it's one of those things that you have to get used to at first. But after awhile it grows on you. After looking at the real art. All 3 starters are starting to look fine to me now. I still prefer the fox. But all are good enough. *mew

PS: Check out http://www.serebii.net/index2.shtml if you guys want the new info on the other new pokemon, etc.

2013-10-11 10:05:00

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Lord-Dreamerz

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I think the third evolution of Fenniken looks really cool. Nintendo actually got creative with the fire type instead of making every one a fighting type.

2013-10-11 14:52:00

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amoney1999

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Nintendo tried releasing the game on a saturday

its not very effective.

http://www.thesixthaxis.com/2013/10/11/pokemon-x-y-and-2ds-out-now-released-early-in-stores/

2013-10-11 18:58:00

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Rabid-Coot

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omg! so wow! meag tyrnannitar and mega agrgon!?! such feirce! wow!

2013-10-12 06:59:00

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FreeAim

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Despite any complaints I might have made as I saw the coverage for this game, I hope it didn't make my look towards the game seemed negative. The closer and closer to launch, the more and more I've been excited. It's so great to see the series has finally made a leap towards 3D, and even though we're getting less pokemon than usual this time around, there are still a number of great and fun new ones I could see myself teaming up with, (Gogoat, Noivern, Talonflame, Pangoro, etc.) plus I'm so glad there's so many returning ones as well. I never played the original pokemon, to be honest. In fact, I was seriously late to the series with Diamond being my first. (Even though Gen IV seems to get the short end of the stick, it was my favorite and provided hundreds of hours of absolute fun)

I eventually got Ruby but never ended up finishing, began to grow bored after picking up SoulSilver, and I skipped Gen V altogether, so this'll let me run into all the great pokemon I missed.

I picked up a 3DS XL and Pokemon X today and I just started, and so far it's great. I'm at the part where I choose my starter, and I'm kind of stuck between Fennekin and Froakie. I think both are cute, their middle-stage evolutions both look great, but I think Delphox wins out for the third evo, in my opnion. Still, I like the water type's whole stealthy theme, so I might regret not picking him. Have pokemon games in the past ever given you the chance to pick up the starters you didn't choose later on, or would you have to start a new game? (I mean, how can you "catch them all" if you're blocked from the other starters you missed out on?)

2013-10-13 03:05:00

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Dragonvarsity

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I know that you can get the other starters by being traded one of them by someone else.

2013-10-13 07:08:00

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amoney1999

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Holy crap is this game addicting. It's hard for me to imagine I spent nearly 500 hours in Diamond, but I've already played like 22 hours of this game and I got it the day it launched, which was five days ago. Anyway, I ended up choosing Fennekin and loved her, wasn't sure when she evolved to Braixen but now I love that form as well. Then she evolved to Delphox but since I had already saved earlier I decided to turn the system off and go back to that save point, so I'll probably go the same route as fumet and go through with a high-level Braixen. Froakie probably would have been the most logical option for me since its final form is my favorite of the three, plus you kind of need that one bird on your team and this gen's main bird is Talonflame, which is already part fire anyway..

Ah well, I still think Braixen rocks and I love the mix between fire and psychic moves. It's too bad you can't focus on stats too much since each pokemon is just limited to four moves each, it would be nice for Gamefreak to add in a couple more slots to allow for more variety and strategy, which would also make having that "main six" that you bring along throughout more bearable since you want a nice variety of types for the different gym leaders.

Aside from that, I read up on a couple Pokemon articles recently and just found out about the amazing "HM slave concept," which again ties into how restraining the four-slot limit is. (or the fact that HMs take up a slot in the first place!) So basically I've taken Pancham along to fulfill that roll, and he actually works well for carrying HMs. He knows Cut, Strength, and surprisingly, Surf too, although I didn't want to dump too much of them on him so I gave Surf to my Lapras as well.

So in conclusion, this game is genuinely fantastic, and HIGHLY addictive too. The areas to explore are beautiful and memorable while the number of pokemon you encounter is overwhelmingly great. The horde battles are nice and have given me a great new appreciation for moves that can hurt all enemies on the field like 'Razor Leaf' for my Gogoat, plus the sky battles are interesting, but of course, they can only be performed with flying types. I'm pretty sure the Dowsing Machine isn't anything new but it's still highly addictive nonetheless, and the new roller skates are fun to ride on as well. The only Mega Evolutions I've done have been for my Lucario, but I can already see that it's a fun concept to spice up the battles. So yeah, fantastic game, and even though a lot of your friends are pretty simplistic, they're never really annoying, and there's already a lot of interesting bits and pieces so far thrown around in the game for the story.

Whoof, that was long. So anyway, if anyone else has this game, can you please restart continuously so you can trade me the other starters I'm interested in knowing who your main six are right now.

2013-10-17 21:25:00

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Dragonvarsity

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The main Pokemon I use are Delphox, Charizard, Lucario, Raichu, and Talonflame. It's nothing special, but it works.

2013-10-17 21:58:00

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amoney1999

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Actually, As bad as I really want to play this.... I don't have a 3DS yet. :T *mew

2013-10-17 22:06:00

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Lord-Dreamerz

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I got X yesterday, and it is another great installment of the series. I started with both Froakie and Charmander (both evolved into Frogadier and Charmeleon already), and I begun raising Panchan and Fetchling (it evolved into- uhh...I forgot its name). I got a special Torchic prize, too, but I'm saving the Blazikenite item for my LV100 Blaziken I have been raising since Ruby version. Right now I'm in the first cave area, I have one badge, and I caught over 30 Pokemon.

2013-10-17 22:20:00

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JustinArt

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PAK0Vueb7Lk

2013-10-19 18:40:00

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Rabid-Coot

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It's nice to know that Nintendo is aware of some of the memes they've created.

One of the veterans on Victory Road tells you that his "body is ready" right before battling with you.

2013-10-20 17:30:00

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Dragonvarsity

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Sorry for the double post, but does anyone here know a lot about the Poke Radar and shinies? I decided to get in on the shiny-catching craze, making chains to raise my chances at catching a shiny, but the highest I've managed to reach so far is six, nowhere near the chain limit, and probably nowhere near being close enough to a reasonable chance of encountering a shiny. From the decoy shrubs to other pokemon who are in the way/in one of the shaking shrubs to completely break your chain, (Darn those stupid milktanks and slowpokes, separating me from my Pinsirs..) I must be missing something here. Is it just a game of luck to see how many times you can avoid getting screwed over by all of the opposing forces that want to break your chain, or is there some hidden strategy to collecting shinies? (Aside from the Masuda method, if it even works for X&Y)

2013-10-21 21:53:00

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Dragonvarsity

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Downloaded Y earlier today, haven't had chance to play it yet. Interestingly it was like ?7 cheaper to buy a code from the GAME website than to download from the eshop. Hooray!

2013-10-22 18:15:00

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ARD

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I've gotten pretty focused on different types and their effects on each other, which I, admittedly, kind of blew off in the past gens aside from some common knowledge of a few type comparisons like with the starters and some others.

Apparently when a pokemon uses a move with a type that matches it's own, referred to as Same Type Attack Bonus (STAB) increases the damage done by the move by 1.5 or 150%. For a move that's super effective against another, the damage will double. But what I found really interesting was attacks directed at two-type pokemon. If a pokemon you're battling against contains two types which are both weak against the type of the move your pokemon attacks them with, then the damage will not double, but quadruple in damage. Not only that though, if the move matches the pokemon's type, then the 1.5 rule still applies, meaning it's that times the quadruple damage, resulting in six times the damage done then a move performed that dealt neutral damage.

So, after scanning through some online type charts and pokedexes, it looks like 'Fire' type moves are strong against 'Grass'/'Ice'/'Steel'/'Bug' types, meaning any pokemon with two of these would be subject to receiving the quadruple damage, and fifteen pokemon came up.

(Paras, Parasect, Forretress, Scizor, Wormadam, Snover, Abomasnow, Sewaddle, Swadloon, Leavanny, Escavalier, Ferroseed, Ferrothorn, Durant, and Genesect)

Given that players are limited to six in their party, and while we can always swap out pokemon, we do try sticking with a few, so there can definitely be a lot of strategy worked into which pokemon are picked, at least, for those who decide to get competitive with others. It's already good to have different types of moves for each member of your party, so loading up on double-type pokemon is good in that it gives the 1.5 increase in damage dealt by that move, aside from only working for one move type. The downside is that you run the risk of someone who can not only get 1.5 damage from performing a STAB and a move that's super effective to your pokemon's type, but also being able to get that extra damage from the move being super effective against your pokemon's other type.

Now that I've beaten the Elite Four and the Champion, I've decided to go looking and trying to fill up the pokedex as best as I can, looking through the pokedex and type chart to analyze types that are more resilient and separated from each other. It's probably kind of pointless since you also need to think about attaining near-perfect stats through catching shinies, using Super Training, testing abilities/natures, and breeding different pokemon together and following all those tips and tricks, but it's still a lot of fun and adds some depth to the game, considering it's lacking in postgame content.

2013-10-26 01:41:00

Author:
Dragonvarsity

Posts: 5208

I've found that the lack of postgame is made up for with the online battles/trades. Coming up with various teams is great fun personally. And if you are only just learning about STAB, you've got a lot to more to learn. Hopefully you'll enjoy team making as much as me!

2013-10-28 11:31:00

Author:
Jedi_1993

Posts: 1518

Apparently on the GTS there are people requesting special pokemon that don't exist, at least, not officially just yet.

Their names are Diancie, Volcanion, and Hoopa, and chances are that they'll be some event legendaries that will pop up later on. Here's a video explaining it a little.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iknfIs7fE_8

Some people are theorizing that they'll pop up in the other locked powerplants that we can't get access to, or perhaps in new locations that the train station will transport us to. I mean cmon, it seems a bit silly to make this big train station in X/Y that only takes us to one small city for the Battle Maison/Friend Safari. If the powerplant theory is true though, then, considering there are five plants, and only one can be unlocked, then that could mean the possibility of a fourth special pokemon, but in the meantime, the buzz is around these three.

Here are some pictures of them that I found within the darkest depths of the Dissidia forums.

http://oi39.tinypic.com/2vj2bk7.jpg

2013-11-01 02:05:00

Author:
Dragonvarsity

Posts: 5208

Here are some pictures of them that I found within the darkest depths of the Dissidia forums.

http://oi39.tinypic.com/2vj2bk7.jpg

Can't have any secrets nowadays with hackers everywhere.

But yeah. They look alright. Not bad at all imo. *mew

2013-11-01 04:43:00

Author:
Lord-Dreamerz

Posts: 4261

Can't have any secrets nowadays with hackers everywhere.

But yeah. They look alright. Not bad at all imo. *mew

Not a huge fan of Diancie but Hoopa looks kind of neat and I'm very interested in how Volcanion will be handled for the metagame.

Even though people have had issues trying to break into this game more, it seems like the hacker who discovered these legendaries is on a role now, possibly finding new forms for..

...Latios and Latias. There were some theories that it's a mega evolution for the two since there are apparently two mega stones unaccounted for in the game's code, possibly being for the other two Hoenn starters or to give Zygarde a stronger presence for a third version of Gen 6, Pokemon Z. Here's a video with some good points made regarding them.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mioiz2D8F0

If the images shown are real, I highly doubt that they're mega evolutions since the pokemon were encountered in the wild, and characters like Sycamore make it very clear that mega evolution mainly occurs from a strong bond between trainer and pokemon, and since these different forms for Latios/Latias have popped up in the wild for this guy, and there's no mega evolution symbol by their level #, then we could be seeing new forms for the pokemon. What I don't understand is why Latias' new form isn't in red, but instead it's practically identical to Latios'.

In other news, other theories are popping up like a new form for Deoxys possibly. If you visit the fossil lab in Ambrette Town, you'll see five small asteroids lined up together on a shelf, and by going up to them and pressing 'A', it'll say that they came from space. Since the four different forms of Deoxys have typically been unlocked via "asteroids from space" and there's five asteroids lined up, a new Deoxys form could pop up later on. Also, there are two people in the Jaune Plaza of Lumiose city who reference a 'Lava Dome' pokemon in their conversation, so chances are they're referring to Volcanion.

2013-11-01 19:15:00

Author:
Dragonvarsity

Posts: 5208

Not a huge fan of Diancie but Hoopa looks kind of neat and I'm very interested in how Volcanion will be handled for the metagame.

Diancie is actually my favorite among the 3 I think.

And I hope the mega Latios/Latias thing is fake. Terrible designs. And wouldn't make any sense because the 2 genders are meant to be different. *mew

2013-11-01 19:38:00

Author:
Lord-Dreamerz

Posts: 4261

2013-11-02 09:47:00

Author:
FreeAim

Posts: 2462

Three more legendaries? This, ladies and gentlemen, is why I won't buy any new console just to play Pok?mon. The amount of legendaries is off the limits! I thought this generation looked very good at first. Sure, there was going to be at least one new legendary in addition to the current ones, but if the amount of obtainable legendary Pok?mon is over 50 then they are no longer Legendary. I don't think having seven of them is chaotic, but the last generation had like 11 or something.

I really don't know what they can do at this point. Generation IV and V had way too many legendaries, so in my opinion they kind of spoiled the value of those things. Also, trying to get into the game now seems impossible. When I am trying to do something with my six non-legendary Pok?mon in online, I only get to face teams of six legendaries or Koffing Self-Destruct combo. Now, I don't know if this can actually happen, but nonetheless, the legendary Pok?mon are not legendary anymore, no matter how strong or special they are.

That being said, Hoopa is easily the coolest one, followed by Volcanion. Diancie... I think I have seen like twenty Pok?mon that look like small girls, half of them cooler than that, so I consider it kind of "meh."

I'm just trying to enjoy the game for what it is now, because I fear all hell will break loose when Pokemon Bank rolls around. Even if the 3DS and the game can't be fully hacked into, I'm sure people will still try transferring tons of clones and hacked shiny legendaries over to flood up the GTS. It's also could make random online battling a bit discouraging for those who just want to play fairly and strategically.

So in a way, it's kind of nice I think that we have to wait a couple months after launch before transferring old pokemon, because for a little while at least, everyone's closer to being on a level playing field in terms of battling and team building. As far as the legendary pokemon go, I agree, Gen IV and V took it too far, especially since in Gen IV it's like they made it their competition to top all past pokemon with a 'creator' of the universe pokemon, as well as those for time, space and antimatter. You simply can't try to go too far beyond that before it's all about multiverses and alternate dimensions and then everything just gets silly. I don't think Gamefreak should try devaluing the previous legendaries, but instead just realize the purpose behind these legendaries. They're a mainstay in the series, so I just hope their designs and backstories can remain interesting.

As crazy as Gen IV was in terms of legendaries, I still appreciated most of their designs, as opposed to Gen V with that awful "Something-dorus" trio. I do like reading some of the discussions on Pokemon's legendary problem though, and the controversy behind both Arceus and Mew being referred to as "creators," since Arceus is referred to one by mythology, while mew is by scientists. So it's kind of like the two are part of this whole debate of Science vs. Religion. It's also worth nothing that legendaries are kind of limited in terms of use, and act as more of a setpiece and filler for the pokedex. They can make the rest of the game very easy, but by the time you catch them, a lot of the game has already been gone through, and trying to use a bunch of them online can seem pretty much unfair. It's kind of limited to that, since the Battle Institute/Maison bans them and I'm sure they'll be banned from any seriously competitive battles.

2013-11-02 13:50:00

Author:
Dragonvarsity

Posts: 5208

If the images shown are real, I highly doubt that they're mega evolutions since the pokemon were encountered in the wild, and characters like Sycamore make it very clear that mega evolution mainly occurs from a strong bond between trainer and pokemon, and since these different forms for Latios/Latias have popped up in the wild for this guy, and there's no mega evolution symbol by their level #, then we could be seeing new forms for the pokemon. What I don't understand is why Latias' new form isn't in red, but instead it's practically identical to Latios'.

Those images are real, but they weren't a naturally occurring event in-game. If you go to serebii.net, you will see that all the images leaked of these "new" pokemon, have been found by an elite hacker, and that he was able to get them in a wild battle by messing with certain codes. These new legendaries and the new Lati-Sibling megas are going to be event pokemon in the future, according to serebii.

2013-11-02 15:59:00

Author:
theIronHorse

Posts: 279

Well... here we go again.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywGSON9tNq0

2014-05-07 15:15:00

Author:
FreeAim

Posts: 2462

Oh awesome. We all knew that it'd only be a matter of time before they remade those. I imagine they'll be quite different from the original which is good. *mew

2014-05-07 15:21:00

Author:
Lord-Dreamerz

Posts: 4261

Annual results not looking too good http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2014-05-07-nintendo-slumps-to-another-annual-loss-after-dismal-wii-u-sales throw pokemon out as a diversion.

2014-05-07 15:26:00

Author:
Rabid-Coot

Posts: 6728

Annual results not looking too good http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2014-05-07-nintendo-slumps-to-another-annual-loss-after-dismal-wii-u-sales throw pokemon out as a diversion.

If they want to throw Pokemon out as a diversion then they should make that Pokemon MMO fans been crying for... Or if they want to help Wii U sales then make a true Wii U Pokemon adventure game and not just a spinoff like all their other console Pokemon games. *mew

2014-05-07 16:25:00

Author:
Lord-Dreamerz

Posts: 4261

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