During the closing ceremonies of the Pokémon World Championships 2013, a new trailer featuring Mega Pokémon was first revealed. It was also revealed that Washington D.C. will be the location of the 2014 Pokémon World Championships.

Mega Pokémon Trailer

Pokémon World Champions 2013:

Pokémon Video Game Junior Division: Brendan Zheng (USA)
Pokémon Video Game Senior Division: Hayden McTavish (USA)
Pokémon Video Game Masters Division: Arash Ommati (Italy)
Pokémon TCG Junior Division: Ondrej Kujal (Czech Republic)
Pokémon TCG Senior Division: Kaiwen Cabbabe (Australia)
Pokémon TCG Masters Division: Jason Klaczynski (USA)

Source: http://www.pokemonworldchampionships.com/2013/updates/article/day3/thats-all-from-vancouver

The official Taiwanese Pokémon website at My-Cartoon has posted information about the upcoming distribution of Red Genesect in association with the theatrical release of 16th Pocket Monsters movie Extremespeed Genesect: The Awakening of Mewtwo (神速の蓋諾賽克特 超夢覺醒) and its short Pikachu and its Eievui Friends (皮卡丘與伊布好朋友) which will debut in theaters on August 16th, 2013. Those that bring their ticket stub for the movie to 1 of the 7 participating Funbox locations from August 16th, 2013 until September 15th, 2013 can receive a level 100 Red Genesect. Tickets cost $420TWD for the FamiPort family pack or $210TWD for a single admission.


The distribution locations are the same for the Taiwanese Pre-order Mewtwo. Players need to bring their copy of Pocket Monsters Black, White, Black 2 or White 2 with their Nintendo DS in order to receive the Mewtwo.

Distribution Locations

1. Living Mall Branch - 5F., No.138, Sec. 4, Bade Rd., Songshan Dist., Taipei City (京華城分店 台北市八德路4段138號5樓)
2. Mega City Branch - 5F., No.28, Xinzhan Rd., Banqiao Dist., New Taipei City (板橋大遠百分店 新北市板橋區新站路28號5樓)
3. Big City Branch - 5F., No.229, Zhongyang Rd., East Dist., Hsinchu City (新竹巨城購物中心分店 新竹市中央路229號5樓)
4. Top City Branch - 5F., No.105, Sec. 2, Taichung Port Rd., Xitun Dist., Taichung City (台中大遠百分店 台中市中港路二段105號5樓)
5. Kaohsiung Far Eastern Department Store Branch - 6F., No.21, Sanduo 4th Rd., Lingya Dist., Kaohsiung City (高雄大遠百分店 高雄市三多四路21號6樓)
6. Shinkong Mitsukoshi A8 Branch - 5F., No.12, Songgao Rd., Xinyi Dist., Taipei City (新光三越A8分店 台北市松高路12號5樓)
7. Pacific Mall Shuang-ho Branch - B1, No.238, Sec. 1, Zhongshan Rd., Yonghe Dist., New Taipei City (雙和太平洋分店 新北市永和區中山路1段238號B1)

Press Release

由群英社代理神奇寶貝最新電影版《神速の蓋諾賽克特 超夢覺醒》以及短篇《皮卡丘與伊布☆好朋友》將於8月16日全台上映，而第二波送禮活動─夢幻神奇寶貝─不同顏色的『蓋諾賽克特』也將於同一時間開跑囉！

8月16日起至9月15日止，只要進電影院觀賞神奇寶貝最新電影版《神速の蓋諾賽克特 超夢覺醒》，並憑電影票根前往FUNBOX麗嬰國際玩具全國指定分店，即可獲得平常在『ポケットモンスターブラック・ホワイト・ブラック２・ホワイト２（參考翻譯：神奇寶貝　黑版／白版・黑版2／白版2）』中碰不到的夢幻神奇寶貝─不同顏色的『蓋諾賽克特』。和第一波送禮活動的超夢一樣，是只有參加活動才能獲得的超稀有神奇寶貝喔！好好把握黃金時間，和最帥氣、最強的不同顏色的『蓋諾賽克特』一起度過暑假吧！

夢幻神奇寶貝『蓋諾賽克特』原本是活在三億年前的古生代蟲類型神奇寶貝，經過電漿團改造後誕生於現代。這次送給大家的不同顏色的『蓋諾賽克特』，與電影中登場的「赤紅蓋諾賽克特」相同，是十分少見的不同顏色的神奇寶貝。牠的攻擊力跟特別攻擊威力都很高，還有「神速」等平常學不到的技能，無論攻擊還是領敏度都是頂級水準！而這也是台灣第一次贈送不同顏色的夢幻神奇寶貝喔！

此外，內含LV.100『超夢』交換券的電影預售票也現正於全家FamiPort、博客來售票網、My Cartoon購物網、安利美特西門店/光華店好評發售中！使用這張電影預售票上的交換券，即可於7月13日（六）～8月15日（四）期間內，在全國FUNBOX指定分店獲得可在任天堂DS遊戲『ポケットモンスターブラック・ホワイト・ブラック２・ホワイト２（參考翻譯：神奇寶貝　黑版／白版・黑版2／白版2）』中使用的LV.100『超夢』，機會難得千萬別錯過！

Source: http://www.my-cartoon.com.tw/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3423&Itemid=1

Eikō Harada (原田 泳幸), President and CEO of McDonald's Japan announced from Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo on August 9th, 2013 that six Pokémon Tretta pucks would be distributed in Happy Set's at participating McDonald's locations for a limited time starting on September 6th, 2013 for approximately 2 weeks.

The Happy Set featuring Pokémon Tretta's is to commemorate the worldwide release of Pokémon X and Y on October 12th, 2013. On the back of each of these Tretta's is the name of the Pokémon in 7 different languages. Pikachu, Scizor, Heracross, Ducklett, Litwick and Dragonite are the six different Tretta's being distributed.

Press Release

「ポケットモンスター X・Y」の世界同時発売を記念した オリジナルトレッタを手に入れよう！ ハッピーセット「ポケモントレッタ」9月6日（金）から期間限定販売

日本マクドナルド株式会社（本社：東京都新宿区、代表取締役会長兼社長兼CEO：原田 泳幸）では、子どもたちに大人気のアミューズメントマシン「ポケモントレッタ」のおもちゃ（トレッタ）がセットになったハッピーセット「ポケモントレッタ」を、2013年9月6日（金）から期間限定で全国のマクドナルド（一部店舗を除く）にて販売いたします。

「ハッピーセット」は、ハンバーガーやチキンマックナゲットにサイドメニューやドリンク、そしてマクドナルドオリジナルのおもちゃがセットになったお子様向けのメニューで、年間販売個数が1億個を超える大人気の商品です。

今回は、アミューズメントマシンの中でも絶大な人気を得ている「ポケモントレッタ」が全6種類、マクドナルドオリジナル仕様で登場します。「ポケモントレッタ」は、ゲーム画面上でつかまえたポケモンが「ポケモントレッタ」と呼ばれる配出物として、実際にマシンから出てくるアミューズメントマシンです。

ハッピーセット「ポケモントレッタ」は、ニンテンドー3DS専用ソフトの最新作『ポケットモンスターX・Y』が10月12日（土）に世界同時発売（一部地域を除く）されることを記念し、裏面に7ヵ国語でポケモン名が記載されているほか、攻撃の追加威力を決めるルーレットで良い値が出やすい、特定の能力が高いなどの特徴がある特別なトレッタとなっています。おなじみのピカチュウをはじめ、コアルヒーやハッサムといった「ポケモントレッタ」初登場のポケモンなどが勢ぞろいします。

Source: http://www.mcd-holdings.co.jp/news/2013/promotion/promo0809a.html

The opening ceremonies for the 2013 Pokémon World Championships took place on Saturday, August 10th, 2013 at the Vancouver Convention Centre in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. In attendance was Game Freak Director Junichi Masuda who revealed that the X and Y Soundtrack will be released in November of 2013. The X and Y Soundtrack will be 220 track and will be available on iTunes. He also announced another new Mega Evolution, Mega Kangaskhan.


The Pokémon X & Y Super Music Collection has been added to our CD database. It will be updated as information becomes available.

Sources: https://twitter.com/Pokemon/ and https://twitter.com/pklug/

The Pokémon Company International and the September 2013 issue of Corocoro have revealed a new feature called Mega Evolutions. New Pokémon were also revealed.

Mega Evolution Will Transform Pokémon and Revolutionise Battles in Pokémon X and Pokémon Y

A Special Limited-Time Wi-Fi Distribution Event to Celebrate Mega Evolution Begins Worldwide on October 12th, 2013
August 9, 2013 — In what could be described as an Evolution beyond all Evolutions, Mega Evolution is a new, awe-inspiring transformation certain Pokémon can undergo during battle in the highly anticipated Pokémon X and Pokémon Y video games. Pokémon that Mega Evolve will tap into hidden reserves of strength and power that have never been realised in their regular Evolutions, giving players battling with a Mega-Evolved Pokémon a dominant advantage. Mega Evolutions will revolutionise Pokémon battles and usher in a new Pokémon transformation never-before-seen in the Pokémon world.

Mega Mewtwo	Mega Lucario	Mega Blaziken
Psychic	Fighting/Steel	Fire/Fighting
Species: Genetic Pokémon Ability: Insomnia Height: 4' 11" Weight: 72.8 lbs.	Species: Aura Pokémon Ability: Adaptability Height: 4' 03" Weight: 126.8 lbs.	Species: Blaze Pokémon Ability: Speed Boost Height: 6' 03" Weight: 114.6 lbs.

Pokémon like Mega Mewtwo and Mega Lucario will harness the power of Mega Evolution in battle and will see their looks change and stats increase, giving Trainers a great advantage against their opponents. Some Pokémon that Mega Evolve may even change their Ability or type while in battle. Only certain Pokémon, under certain conditions, can Mega Evolve, and unlike regular Evolution, Mega Evolution only occurs during battle—once the battle ends, the Mega-Evolved Pokémon will return to its usual state. One crucial element to undergoing Mega Evolution is a particular kind of item called a Mega Stone. Mega Stones are special stones that exist for all Pokémon that can Mega Evolve, each named after the Pokémon to which it grants power. For instance, the Lucarionite Mega Stone will help Lucario Mega Evolve. Mega Stones are hidden throughout the Kalos region, and players must find them to unlock the incredible power of Mega Evolution.


One Mega Stone, Blazikenite, will not be found during normal gameplay in Pokémon X or Pokémon Y. Players of the new titles will need to participate in a special limited-time Wi-Fi distribution event via Nintendo Network to get a Torchic holding a Blazikenite Mega Stone. This is how players can receive the Blazikenite Mega Stone when the new titles launch. The character distribution begins October 12th, the same day Pokémon X and Pokémon Y launches worldwide for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems, and this distribution event will only last for a short period of time. Players will need to evolve the Torchic they receive via the distribution into Combusken and finally into Blaziken in order to harness the power of this Mega Stone and Mega Evolve Blaziken into Mega Blaziken.


The Torchic received in this distribution also has the Hidden Ability Speed Boost, a very powerful Ability that increases a Pokémon’s Speed at the end of every turn. This limited-time character distribution event allows players to get a Torchic with Speed Boost, which becomes incredibly effective once they Mega Evolve Blaziken into Mega Blaziken.

Brand-New Method of Pokémon Training: Super Training!

Super Training or S.T. is being introduced in Pokémon X and Pokémon Y, allowing players to help their Pokémon grow stronger when they’re not in battle. On the Touch Screen of the Nintendo 3DS system, players can have their Pokémon participate in Super Training, activities that will increase a Pokémon’s base stats, the underlying values that define its HP, Attack, Defense, Sp. Atk, Sp. Def, and Speed stats.

One Super Training activity involves having Pokémon train by facing huge Pokémon-shaped Balloon Bots in a virtual space, with both sides trying to shoot balls into the opponent’s goal. Using the Circle Pad and Touch Screen to avoid shots from the Balloon Bots while landing their own in the goal, players will enjoy this action-packed feature while increasing their Pokémon’s base stats to help them become stronger for battle.

For a more casual way to help Pokémon strengthen their base stats, Core Training lets players set up training bags, earned by completing Super-Training Regimens, for Pokémon in their party to use. Pokémon will work on Core Training by themselves, raising their stats on their own. By tapping on the Touch Screen during a Core Training session, players can help their Pokémon increase their base stats, too. Players will be able to see how their Pokémon are doing at their Core Training at any time from the main Super Training screen.

More never-before-seen Pokémon that players will encounter in the Kalos region have been announced this morning by The Pokémon Company International.

Dedenne (デデンネ)	Bunnelby (ホルビー)	Skiddo (メェークル)
Electric/Fairy	Normal	Grass
Species: Antenna Pokémon Ability: Cheek Pouch Height: 0.2m Weight: 2.2kg.	Species: Digging Pokémon Ability: Pick Up/Cheek Pouch Height: 0.4m Weight: 5.0kg	Species: Mount Pokémon Ability: Sap Sipper Height: 0.9m Weight: 31.0kg

By emitting radio waves from its antenna-shaped whiskers, new Electric- and Fairy-type Pokémon Dedenne can communicate with far-off allies. It can also plug its tail into outlets to drain electricity from them. Its Ability, Cheek Pouch, is new to Pokémon X and Pokémon Y. If a Pokémon with this Ability eats a Berry during battle, it will not only reap the benefit from the Berry, but the Pokémon will also be able to regain HP. Dedenne can learn the new Electric-type move Nuzzle, which looks cute as the user nuzzles up to a target with its cheeks fully charged, but it’s quite dangerous! Nuzzle will do damage while paralyzing the opponent.

Bunnelby is a new Normal-type Pokémon that creates its den by digging in the ground with its large, shovel-shaped ears. These powerful ears are strong enough to chop right through thick tree roots, making them a force to be reckoned with in battle. Bunnelby can learn the Ground-type move Dig. On the first turn, the user burrows underground, and on the second turn, it attacks! In Double Battles, a Pokémon can use Dig to avoid its ally’s attack and then dish out damage on the next turn.

It is now known that Skiddo evolves into the already announced Gogoat. A Grass-type Pokémon, Skiddo has a gentle nature and is said to be the first Pokémon to live alongside humans. Because of this relationship, Skiddo doesn’t mind carrying people or supplies on its back, and it has become able to read the feelings of its riders through their grip on its horns. Skiddo can learn the Grass-type move Leaf Blade, where the user wields a sharp leaf to slice like a sword.

Introducing Gym Leader Korrina

Korrina is the Gym Leader in Shalour City, a seaside town known for its amazing views. It’s also home to the Tower of Mastery, which seems to have a connection to Mega Evolution. Gym Leader Korrina seeks to draw out her Pokémon’s strength to reach still greater heights, and it’s said that she may hold the key to Mega Evolution! In addition to being a Gym Leader, Korrina is a fantastic roller skater.

September 2013 Corocoro

Pictures from the September 2013 Corocoro were posted on the Internet on August 8th, 2013 revealing most of the above information.

Trailer

Source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTHgE0vtOXU

The official Korean Pokémon website has revealed that the Pokémon based on the ones used to win this year Korean World Championships Qualification Tournament will be distributed to players of the Korean versions of Pokémon Black, White, Black 2 and White 2. Three different at Pokémon will be distributed at the COEX Mall in Gangnam-gu Seoul, South Korea via Infared. There is three different time periods that the Pokémon will be distributed.


Junior Division winner Kwon Do Heun (권도훈) who is 12 years old will have his Hitmontop distributed from August 17th, 2013 until August 18th, 2013. Senior Division winner Sa Seung Heon (사승헌) who is 15 years old will have his Cresselia distributed from August 24th, 2013 until August 25th, 2013. Master Division winner Sejun Park (박세준) will have his Liepard distributed from August 31st, 2013 until September 1st, 2013.


Hitmontop: Level: 55, OT: 권도훈, Ability: Intimidate, Moves: Fake Out, Close Combat, Sucker Punch, Helping Hand, Item: Fighting Gem
Cresselia: Level: 68, OT: 사승헌, Ability: Levitate, Moves: Ice Beam, Psyshock, Energy Ball, Hidden Power, Item: Expert Belt
Liepard: Level: 20, OT: 박세준, Ability: Prankster, Moves: Fake Out, Foul Play, Encore, Swagger, Item: Dark Gem

Source: http://pokemonkorea.co.kr/news/news_view.asp?IDX=10054

The official Pokémon website has revealed that they will be hosting live coverage of the 2013 Pokémon World Championships from Vancouver, Canada on the Pokémon Worlds channel on Twitch all weekend long.

Head to http://www.twitch.tv/pokemon this weekend to catch live coverage of the Pokémon World Championships. There will be live matches, commentary, and scenes from the event floor Saturday and Sunday, including the final matches!

Live-Stream Schedule

August 10, 2013
5:00PM – 7:30PM PT: Video Game Top Cut
7:30PM – 12:00AM PT: Trading Card Game Top Cut

August 11, 2013
9:00AM – 12:00PM PT: Video Game Finals
12:30PM – 5:00PM PT: Trading Card Game Finals

*Times are approximate

Sources: http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/op_worlds13_streaming-2013-08-06/ and http://www.twitch.tv/pokemon

The official Taiwanese website has posted information about the upcoming 16th Pocket Monsters movie Extremespeed Genesect: The Awakening of Mewtwo (神速の蓋諾賽克特 超夢覺醒) and its short Pikachu and its Eievui Friends (皮卡丘與伊布好朋友) which will debut in theaters on August 16th, 2013. Those that purchase preorder tickets for the movie through FamiPort, MyCartoon, or Tickets Books (博客來售票網) can receive a level 100 Mewtwo which was also distributed in Japan. Tickets cost $420TWD for the FamiPort family pack or $210TWD for a single admission.


Patrons can take their ticket to 1 of the 7 participating Funbox locations from July 13th, 2013 until August 15th, 2013 to receive the Mewtwo. Players need to bring their copy of Pocket Monsters Black, White, Black 2 or White 2 with their Nintendo DS in order to receive the Mewtwo.

Distribution Locations

1. Living Mall Branch - 5F., No.138, Sec. 4, Bade Rd., Songshan Dist., Taipei City (京華城分店 台北市八德路4段138號5樓)
2. Mega City Branch - 5F., No.28, Xinzhan Rd., Banqiao Dist., New Taipei City (板橋大遠百分店 新北市板橋區新站路28號5樓)
3. Big City Branch - 5F., No.229, Zhongyang Rd., East Dist., Hsinchu City (新竹巨城購物中心分店 新竹市中央路229號5樓)
4. Top City Branch - 5F., No.105, Sec. 2, Taichung Port Rd., Xitun Dist., Taichung City (台中大遠百分店 台中市中港路二段105號5樓)
5. Kaohsiung Far Eastern Department Store Branch - 6F., No.21, Sanduo 4th Rd., Lingya Dist., Kaohsiung City (高雄大遠百分店 高雄市三多四路21號6樓)
6. Shinkong Mitsukoshi A8 Branch - 5F., No.12, Songgao Rd., Xinyi Dist., Taipei City (新光三越A8分店 台北市松高路12號5樓)
7. Pacific Mall Shuang-ho Branch - B1, No.238, Sec. 1, Zhongshan Rd., Yonghe Dist., New Taipei City (雙和太平洋分店 新北市永和區中山路1段238號B1)

Trailer

Source: http://www.my-cartoon.com.tw/pokemon/m16/gift.htm

Movie Poster

News Article

陪伴過無數大、小朋友一同成長的日本國民動畫《神奇寶貝》，2013年全新電影版《神速の蓋諾賽克特 超夢覺醒》以及短篇《皮卡丘與伊布☆好朋友》，由群英社獨家代理並將於暑假8月16日正式在台上映囉！

為了慶祝這個好消息，代理商群英社今日(26)宣佈，決定舉辦傳說中的神奇寶貝LV.100『超夢』送禮活動，參加辦法為凡購買即日起開賣的《神速の蓋諾賽克特 超夢覺醒》電影預售票，7月13日起即可憑票券於FUNBOX麗嬰國際玩具指定分店獲得活動限定的神奇寶貝LV.100『超夢』！這是只有參加活動才能獲得的超稀有神奇寶貝，快來參加活動和神奇寶貝們一起度過愉快的假期吧！

群英社獨家代理的日本超人氣國民動畫《神奇寶貝》，故事描述目標成為神奇寶貝大師的小智與夥伴皮卡丘踏上精采的冒險旅程。其系列作《超世代》、《鑽石與珍珠》到最新一季《超級願望》在台播出後不斷開創收視佳績，於每年上映的神奇寶貝劇場版更是吸引廣大粉絲進入電影院觀賞。而今年的《神速の蓋諾賽克特 超夢覺醒》為《超級願望》電影版系列最終章，除了元老級神奇寶貝「超夢」與「伊布」驚喜登場之外，究竟劇情會如何發展也讓粉絲們相當期待。

Source: http://www.my-cartoon.com.tw/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3338&Itemid=121

The official Japanese Pokémon website has revealed that Pocket Monsters X and Y will both be available to purchase via download cards that are sold at participating retail stores across Japan. The download cards are separate to the physical cart versions as players can use the purchased download card to directly download the games from the Nintendo 3DS eShop to their Nintendo 3DS. Players will need to have at least 1.7GB or approximately 14,000 blocks of free space on their SD card to download each game. Players that download both Pocket Monsters X and Y will be unable to have the two games communicate on the same system should they both be downloaded.


The full box art for the Pocket Monsters X and Y Pack - Xerneas and Yveltal - Blue (ポケットモンスター Ｘ・Ｙ パック ゼルネアス・イベルタル ブルー) has been revealed.


Source: http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2013/08/130802_g01.html

The trailer that was featured in theaters with the 16th Pocket Monsters movie has now been posted on the official Pokémon YouTube page. In the video, Oorotto (オーロット) was revealed. The video also features Fennekin using a move called Glow Punch (グロウパンチ) and it also showed off battling underwater.

Pocket Monsters X Y Movie Commercial (ポケットモンスター Ｘ・Ｙ 劇場版CM)

Source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=sXJJ1pC1jiU