Hoopa, the much sought after, and very hacked, Pokemon, is finally getting its spotlight time. It has earned itself a 70 minute movie, airing on Cartoon Network. A teaser trailer has been released, featuring many legendary Pokemon from generations past; Lugia, the eon duo of Latias and Latios, and even a shiny Mega Rayquaza. With this mix of legends, and ... Read More »
Category Archives: Pokemon XY News
Shiny Gengar and Diancie Available Coming Soon to Gamestop
Gamestop has finally given North America a Diancie event; starting October 27th, and ending November 16th, Gamestop is holding a Diancie event. The Diancite will be available in Alpha Sapphire and Omega Ruby, once players transfer their Dianice from X/Y. Before this event, starting the 13th of October, players can receive a card from Gamestop containing a card to download ... Read More »
Poke Ball Vivillon in America
Poke Ball pattern Vivillon is the 20th Vivillon pattern, including the 18 found in game, and the Fancy Pattern Vivillon. It is not available in the wild in the game, and was only available for a short time by event in France. This made it very difficult to obtain anywhere else; especially in North America. But now, thanks to the ... Read More »
Nintendo Network Distribution
Starting August 13th, 2014, Pinsir and Heracross will be available via Nintendo Network distribution. Heracross will be available exclusively for X, while Pinsir will be exclusive to Y. Both Pokemon will be at level 50 and are ready for battle with a variety of moves. Despite Pinsir and Heracross not holding any items when you receive them, starting on the ... Read More »
2014 McDonalds Pokemon Toys
McDonald’s is running a Happy Meal toy promotion that is featuring Pokemon! From May 23rd through June 12th, you will receive a limited edition Pokemon toy in your Happy Meals. The toys will consist of one of twelve Pokemon cards AND one of twelve Pokemon toy battle launchers that includes both classic Pokemon such as Pikachu or Mewtwo and Pokemon ... Read More »
Diancie Revealed
The Pokemon Company and Nintendo have now revealed a new Pokemon in the Kalos and National Pokedex. Diancie, a rock/fairy type Pokemon, is a mythical Pokemon that can compress the carbon in the air and make diamonds. No event has been announced yet as to how to obtain this Pokemon, but keep posted. In the meantime, check out these newly ... Read More »
Pokemon Bank Arrives in Europe After Delay
Pokemon Bank was slated for a January release, but after Christmas sales surged for the Nintendo 3DS, the company had connection issues for their users, forcing a delay in the Pokemon Bank service. Pokemon Bank will allow Pokemon to be stored into an online “bank” where they can be held for long periods of time or it can be ... Read More »
Pokemon XY Fastest to Sell 1 Million Copies
Pokemon X and Y, the first 3D entry into the popular Pokemon series, has now become the fastest Nintendo 3DS game to reach one million units sold. Revealed on a Nintendo infographic, it seems that Pokemon X and Y wasted no time in accomplishing this feat either. Reaching one million units sold in just one day, the previous runner up ... Read More »
Pokemon X and Y Black Friday Deals
Pokemon X and Y will be on sale at many retailers across the nation for the upcoming holiday season. Sears ads revealed to the internet show that Pokemon X and Pokemon Y will be on sale for $10 off at a $30 sales price. Read More »
Improvements for the Next Generation of Pokemon
Ken Sugimori spoke about ideas that could improve the next generation of Pokemon games, which surprisingly, after the advancements Pokemon X and Y made, included simplifying the games. Pokemon has always been a game that anyone of any coherent age could pick up and play and feel a connection with, so do we need simplification? Or can one argue that ... Read More »