The official Japanese Movie 17 website launched today and it revealed the titles of the 17th Movie and Movie short. The Cocoon of Destruction (破壊の繭) and Pikachu, What Kind of Keys are These? (ピカチュウ、これなんのカギ？) will premiere in Japanese theaters on July 19th, 2014. The website includes bio's on the characters from the XY anime, a brief story outline, posters and a brief trailer.

Introduction

Character Profiles: Feature Film

Picture	Biography
	Yveltal: Species: Destruction Pokémon Type: Dark/Flying Height: 5.8 m Weight: 203.0 kg
	Xerneas: Species: Life Pokémon Type: Fairy Height: 3.0 m Weight: 215.0 kg
	Satoshi: A Pokémon Trainer from Masara Town in the Kanto region. Together with his partner Pikachu, he has come to the Kalos region to pursue his dream of becoming a "Pokémon Master". He loves Pokémon more than anyone else, but hates crooked stuff. He has a strong heart and never gives up.
	Citron: This boy is a Gym Leader. A talented inventor, his backpack is equipped with an Eipam Arm he is very proud of.
	Eureka: Citron's little sister. A girl with a strong character who is always looking for brides for Citron. Citron lets her "keep" his Pokémon until she becomes a Pokémon Trainer.
	Serena: A girl who lives in Kalos and loves to dress well. Apparently, she has met Satoshi somewhere before...!?

Character Profiles: Short

Picture	Biography
	Pikachu
	Dedenne
	Harimaron
	Fokko
	Keromatsu
	Cleffy

Posters

Teaser Trailer

Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/

Nintendo has posted the Version 1.2 Update of Pokémon X and Y on the Nintendo 3DS eShop. The fix encrypts Wi-Fi packets making it a lot harder for people to inspect and inject packets. The patch is 236 blocks and those that didn't download the Version 1.1 can directly upgrade to 1.2.

Pokémon Update Data v1.2

New update data (Version 1.2) for Pokémon X and Pokémon Y has been released in Nintendo eShop and replaces Version 1.1. This new version contains the fixes in both versions. All customers who own Pokémon X or Pokémon Y should download this update data, even if they have already downloaded Version 1.1.

Ver. 1.2 (13.12.2013)

• Fixes the issue where moves which Pokémon learn while evolving with Wonder Trade are not appearing.
• Fixes the issue where some users can't view the promotion video tagline in the Lumiose City event.
• Minor changes to the Internet connection method.

Important notes: It is necessary to download this update to access Pokémon X and Pokémon Y features which require the Internet after 13th December 2013.

Source: http://www.nintendo.co.uk/

Whether you're preparing for competitive Pokémon battles or you've just gotta catch 'em all, Pokémon Bank is a powerful new tool for Kalos Trainers. Deposit, store, and manage your Pokémon in private Boxes and transfer them into your Pokémon X and Pokémon Y video games.

Press Release

Today The Pokémon Company International released a new video showcasing the features and functionality of the Pokémon Bank, a new Nintendo 3DS downloadable software service for Pokémon X and Pokémon Y launching December 27.




With Pokémon Bank, players can:

• Deposit, withdraw, and manage up to 3,000 Pokémon in private boxes online through an internet connection
• Transfer Pokémon from multiple copies of Pokémon X and Pokémon Y, including the downloadable versions, using one Nintendo 3DS system
• Transfer Pokémon from Pokémon Black, Pokémon White, Pokémon Black 2, and Pokémon White 2 to Pokémon X and Pokémon Y using the Poké Transporter, a linked application received when you download Pokémon Bank.

Players who download Pokémon Bank and its linked application, Poké Transporter, between December 27, 2013 and January 31, 2014 will receive a complimentary trial pass within the application, which will let them experience the Pokémon Bank and Poké Transporters services at no charge for 30 days. After this time period, the Pokémon Bank service will cost £4.49/€4.99 per year.

Ghost (ゴースト) and Strike (ストライク) will be distributed to players of Pokémon X and Y in Japan at the 8 Pokémon Centers and the participating 45 Toys R Us locations as a Christmas Exchange (クリスマス交換会) event distribution. In the spirit of exchanging and giving during Christmas time, players can exchange one of their Pokémon in a trade to get either Ghost or Strike starting on December 21st, 2013 until December 26th, 2013.

Any caught Pokémon from Pokémon X and Y can be traded but easily caught Pokémon such as Horubee or Yayakoma are recommended as they are available early in the games. Players can then use the Player Search System (PSS) to trade their Pokémon with a store staff member.


The Ghost (ゴースト) players will receive will evolve into Gangar (ゲンガー) at the end of the trading process. Gangar is level 25, has the OT Christmas (クリスマス), has the Ability Levitate (ふゆう) and knows the following moves: Psychic (サイコキネシス), Confuse Ray (あやしいひかり), Sucker Punch (ふいうち) and Shadow Punch (シャドーパンチ).

Strike (ストライク) will be holding the Metal Coat item and it will evolve into Hassam (ハッサム) at the end of the trading process. Hassam is level 25, has the OT Christmas (クリスマス), has the Ability Technician (テクニシャン) and knows the following moves: Aerial Ace (つばめがえし), False Swipe (みねうち), Agility (こうそくいどう) and Fury Cutter (れんぞくぎり).

Players can then get the Mega Stones to Mega evolve both Gangar (ゲンガー) and Hassam (ハッサム) during battles.

Lucky Egg Serial Code

Players of Pokémon Black or White, Pokémon Black 2 or White 2, as well as Pokémon X and Y can also receive a serial code to get a Lucky Egg. Only serial code will be given per person and there is only a limited number of serial codes that will be distributed.

Commercial

During Pokémon Get TV 10, a commercial aired to announce the distribution at the Pokémon Centers.

Nintendo of America has finally announced the anticipated Pokémon X and Pokémon Y Nintendo 2DS bundles that are available in South Korea and Europe already. Below are the details from the Press Release.

Press Release

Holiday shoppers that are looking to pick up a Nintendo 2DS system and either the Pokémon X or Pokémon Y video games are about to get a couple of new and affordable options. Starting on Dec. 6, Nintendo is offering two bundles featuring the system and the games:

• Target will offer an exclusive bundle that includes the Pokémon X game pre-installed on a red Nintendo 2DS system at a suggested retail price of $149.99.

• Toys"R"Us will offer an exclusive Pokémon Y bundle at stores nationwide and online at http://www.toysrus.com. The bundle will include a blue Nintendo 2DS system and the Pokémon Y game pre-loaded on an SD card at a suggested retail price of $149.99.

Both bundles will be available while supplies last.

The Nintendo 2DS system maintains many of the same hardware features as Nintendo 3DS, like touch-screen controls, StreetPass, online multiplayer functionality and the ability to download games in the Nintendo eShop. Without any hinges, the durable Nintendo 2DS is a great first-time system for kids. In addition, Nintendo 2DS is backward compatible and can play the huge existing library of Nintendo DS games. For more information about Nintendo 2DS, visit http://www.nintendo.com/3ds/2ds.

Pokémon X and Pokémon Y are the latest installments in the world-famous Pokémon series. The games offer a new generation of Pokémon, a new region to explore, new Mega Evolutions and a host of new features. Since their launch on Oct. 12, the well-received Pokémon X and Pokémon Y games have sold more than 2 million copies combined in North America.

Source: http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=41011

From November 1st, 2013 until supplies last, McDonalds Japan will be distributing their yearly Pokémon calendar. The Pokémon Calendar 2014 (ポケモンカレンダー2014) costs 350 yen each and can be purchased at participating McDonalds Restaurants throughout Japan. Inside the calendar are pictures of some of the new Pokémon from X and Y. In addition are 150 stickers and an alphabet page with a letter related Pokémon picture. Also included is a discount card that can be used until April 30th, 2014 for various McDonalds good such at their McFlurry or pancakes.

McDonalds Happy Set December 2013

Starting on December 13th, 2013, participating McDonalds Restaurants throughout Japan will also be distributing 6 different toys in their Happy Sets as a present. The first three toys will be distributed starting on December 13th while the second set of three will begin to be distributed starting on December 20th, 2013.

December 13th Toys

3 Starter Pokémon Spinners (たびだちのポケモン3連スピナー)	Xerneas & Yveltal Table Hockey (ゼルネアス＆イベルタルテーブルホッケー)	I Found Eievui! (イーブイみつけた！)
Three spinners with pictures of respectively Harimaron, Fokko and Keromatsu on them. They can also be spun after being stacked on top of each other. (「ハリマロン」「フォッコ」「ケロマツ」がそれぞれ描かれたこまです。3つ重ねて回すこともできます。)	A table hockey game with pictures of the legendary Pokémon Xerneas and Yveltal. For two players. (伝説のポケモン「ゼルネアス」「イベルタル」が描かれたテーブルホッケーです。2人で遊べます。)	When the yellow piece in inserted in a specific hole of four possible, Eievui will pop out! The correct hole will change with each game. (4つの穴のどこかにパーツを差し込むと、イーブイが飛び出します。飛び出す穴は毎回変わります。 )

December 20th Toys

Pikachu's "Beat the Rocket Gang!" (ピカチュウのロケット団をやっつけろ！)	Pokémon Type Rock-Paper-Scissors Battle (タイプでじゃんけんバトル)	Pokémon Balance Blocks (ポケモン バランスブロック)
Place the Rocket Gang blocs on the red stand, then swing Pikachu's tail around to smack them away. (赤い台にロケット団のブロックを積むと、ピカチュウのしっぽが回転して跳ね飛ばします。)	Contains six triangular cardboard pipes each depicting three Pokémon types, for use in a Rock-Paper-Scissors battle. The carrying case can also be used for pencils, etc. (3種類のポケモンのタイプが描かれたカードが6枚入っていて、じゃんけん勝負ができます。ケースは小物入れや文具入れとして使うこともできます。)	A set of X- and Y-shaped blocks than can be fit together, stacked, or played with. (XとYの形のブロックをバランス良く並べたり、積み上げたりして遊びます。 )

Sources: http://www.mcd-holdings.co.jp/news/2013/promotion/promo1206a.html, http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2013/11/131101_gd02.html, http://www.mcdonalds.co.jp/pokemon_calendar/ and http://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/anime/pokemon_xy/news/index.html#155649

The Nintendo 3DS Pokémon XY Official Guide Book Complete Story Strategy Guide (ニンテンドー３ＤＳ ポケモンＸ・Ｙ 公式ガイドブック 完全ストーリー攻略ガイド) is now available for purchase for compatible iOS and Android devices. The apps are region locked though but there is a free trial version for Android. The iOS version was released on November 22nd, 2013 and requires iOS 6.0 and 23.5MB. The Android version was released on November 29th, 2013 and requires Android 2.3.3 and up.


Sources: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.co.over_lap.xy.free and https://itunes.apple.com/jp/app/id734369603?mt=8

Wal-Mart in the United States has revealed that they will be selling copies of Pokémon X and Y that feature exclusive unlock codes to download Garchomp and Scizor. Those that purchase a copy of Pokémon X from Wal-Mart from November 28th, 2013 until June 30th, 2014 will be able to get an exclusive Garchomp. Those that purchase Pokémon Y from Wal-Mart during the same time period will be able to get an exclusive Scizor. Players should look for the specially marked copies that have the label's on the covers.


Sources: http://www.walmart.com/ip/Pokemon-X-Wal-Mart-Exclusive-Nintendo-3DS/33060453 and http://www.walmart.com/ip/Pokemon-Y-Wal-Mart-Exclusive-Nintendo-3DS/33060454

The format and rules for the 2014 Pokémon video game season have been announced and posted on the official Pokémon website.

New Updates:

• Only legitimate versions of Pokémon X or Pokémon Y can be used in Play! Pokémon tournaments
• Players may use Pokémon from the Central Kalos Pokédex from #001 to #150, Coastal Kalos Pokédex from #001 to #153, or Mountain Kalos Pokédex from #001 to #147.
• Pokémon are allowed to Mega Evolve.
• Pokémon above Level 50 are permitted, but they are auto-leveled down to 50 for the duration of battle
• Kalos Native: Pokémon used in the Standard Format must be native to the Kalos region in Pokémon X or Pokémon Y. A native Pokémon is a Pokémon that is hatched or caught in Pokémon X or Pokémon Y. Pokémon that have been transferred to Pokémon X or Pokémon Y via Pokémon Bank or Poké Transporter are not native.

Source: http://assets22.pokemon.com/assets/cms/pdf/op/tournaments/2014/Play_Pokemon_VG_Rules_and_Formats_2014.pdf

Nintendo of Korea has revealed that they will be releasing special Pokémon X and Y 2DS on December 7th, 2013. The WHITE X RED Nintendo 2DS Pokémon X Package (WHITE×RED 색상의 닌텐도 2DS 포켓몬스터 X 패키지) and the BLACK X BLUE Pokémon Nintendo 2DS Y Package (BLACK×BLUE 색상의 닌텐도 2DS 포켓몬스터 Y 패키지) will sell for 160,000 won each.



Source: http://www.cnet.co.kr/view/28156

Pokémon THE ORIGIN (포켓몬스터 THE ORIGIN)

The official Korean Pokémon website also revealed that Pokémon THE ORIGIN (포켓몬스터 THE ORIGIN) will air in Korea in December of 2013. The airing dates have yet to be revealed but a website for the special is available that has an Introduction, Story, Cast, Characters and a Gallery.


Source: http://pokemonkorea.co.kr/special_site/origin/main.asp

Nymphia (님피아) Distribution

For those that pre-order tickets for the 16th Pocket Monsters movie in theaters in Korea, patrons will have the opportunity to get a level 10 Nymphia (님피아) for their copy of Pokémon X and Y. The OT is Eevee House (이브이하우스), its Ability is Cute Charm and it knows the moves, Disarming Voice and Baby-Doll Eyes. Further details about the Nymphia will be revealed on November 28th, 2013.


Source: http://movie.pokemonkorea.co.kr/M16/present.asp