The official Pokémon World Championships 2013 website has announced that Smeargle will be distributed to all visitors. Below are the details.

Press Release

Start filling up your Pokédex with the help of a cool Smeargle from the Pokémon World Championships!

This year at the Pokémon World Championships, get Smeargle for your game via wireless distribution. This Smeargle is designed to be the ultimate Pokémon for helping you catch wild Pokémon! It knows the move False Swipe, which does damage but will never make the opposing Pokémon faint, Spore to make the Pokémon sleep, Mean Look to keep it from fleeing, and Odor Sleuth to make sure Smeargle can hit Ghost-type Pokémon and other evasive Pokémon! This Lv. 50 Smeargle even has high Speed and Attack stats to help make sure you’re ready to catch any Pokémon you encounter.

Remember to bring your Nintendo DS or Nintendo 3DS system and your copy of Pokémon Black Version, Pokémon White Version, Pokémon Black Version 2, or Pokémon White Version 2 when you visit the Vancouver Convention Centre. The Smeargle distribution will take place on Saturday, August 10th from noon to 8 p.m. and Sunday, August 11th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Don’t miss it!

Source: http://www.pokemonworldchampionships.com/2013/updates/article/gettingready/get-smeargle-and-start-catching

Participating GameStop locations in the United States are giving out a Pokémon X and Pokémon Y poster if you preorder either game. The poster has a picture of the two new legendary Pokémon Xerneas and Yveltal on one side while the opposite side has a map of the Kalos Region. The minimum preorder price is $5 which reserves a copy of the game and allows people to get the poster at the time of preorder. The poster measures 28" x 22".

Dialga, Palkia, and Giratina will soon be available at GameStop stores!

A trio of incredible Pokémon from the Sinnoh region are coming to your game! Get the Legendary Pokémon Dialga, Palkia, and Giratina at participating GameStop stores starting on August 19th, 2013 for your Pokémon Black Version, Pokémon White Version, Pokémon Black Version 2 or Pokémon White Version 2 game. What's more, the three Pokémon will be Shiny Pokémon, making them even more rare and desirable!

The three Pokémon will be available one at a time, and for a limited time each. You can get Shiny Dialga until September 8th, followed by Shiny Palkia from September 9th through September 29th, and then Shiny Giratina from September 30th through October 20th.

Source: http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/vg_blackwhite2_shiny_trio_distribution-2013-07-29/

GAME Distribution in the United Kingdom

GAME stores in the United Kingdom will also be distributing the Shiny Legendary Pokémon Dialga, Palkia, and Giratina. Dialga will be available from August 30th, 2013 until September 12th, 2013. From September 13th, 2013 until September 26th, 2013, Palkia will be distributed and finally from September 27th, 2013 until October 12th, 2013, Giratina will be distributed. GAME also revealed their exclusive Pokémon X and Pokémon Y pre-order bonus, a game storage cart Poké Ball.


Source: https://twitter.com/GAMEdigital/status/361885034673750017

Preorder bonus EXCLUSIVE to EB Games Poke ball in Australia

The preorder bonus for Pokémon X and Y at EBGames locations in Australia is also the Poké Ball. Conditions apply. Limited time only. While stocks last. Not to be combined with any other offer.

Australian Shiny Dialga, Palkia and Giratina Distribution

Pokémon X and Pokémon Y isn't far away, and to celebrate you can score Extremely Rare Pokémon (Shiny Dialga, Shiny Palkia, and Shiny Giratina) from August 30 to October 11!

What you need: You need a Nintendo DS system, plus Pokémon Black, Pokémon White, Pokémon Black 2, or Pokémon White. Just bring your DS system & your game to the locations below to score your Pokémon.

You'll also need to have the Pokédex within the game and have no more than 11 Wonder Cards in their possession.


When's this happening?: You can get your Extremely Rare Pokémon on the following dates...

• Shiny Dialga: Friday August 30th, 2013 – Thursday September 12th, 2013
• Shiny Palkia: Friday September 13th, 2013 – Thursday September 26th, 2013
• Shiny Giratina: Friday September 27th, 2013 – Friday October 11th 2013

Where's this happening?: Check the list below to find your nearest participating EB Games.

Available at the following EB Games stores:
ACT
Canberra Centre	Canberra City
NSW
Ashfield Mall	Ashfield
Balgowlah Stockland	Balgowlah
Bankstown Centro	Bankstown
Baulkam Hills Stockland	Baulkham Hills
Birkenhead Point S/C	Drummoyne
Blacktown Westpoint	Blacktown
Bondi Junction Westfield	Bondi
Broadway Shopping Centre	Broadway / Ultimo
Burwood Westfield	Burwood
Campbelltown Queen St Mall	Campbelltown
Carlingford Court S/C	Carlingford
Castle Towers	Castle Hill
Centro Nepean	Penrtih
Chatswood Chase	Chatswood
Chatswood Westfield	Chatswood
Chullora Marketplace	Chullora
Darling Harbour	Sydney  / Darling Harbour
Dee Why	Dee Why
Eastgardens Westfield	Pagewood
Hurstville Westfield	Hurstville
Liverpool Westfield	Liverpool
Macarthur Square	Ambarvale
Macquarie Centre	North Ryde
Marrickville Metro	Marrickville
Menai Marketplace	Menai
Merrylands Stocklands Mall	Merrylands
Miranda Fair	Miranda
Mt Druitt Westfield	Mt Druitt
Narellan Town Centre	Narellan
Neeta City	Fairfield
Pacific Square	Maroubra
Parramatta Westfield	Parramatta
Penrith Plaza Westfield	Penrith
Plumpton Market Place	Plumpton
Rhodes Shopping Centre	Rhodes
Richmond Marketplace	Richmond
Rockdale Plaza	Rockdale
Roselands Centro	Roselands / Wiley Park
Rouse Hill Town Centre	Rouse Hill
Royal Randwick S/C	Randwick
Seven Hills Centro	Seven Hills
Shop 1/40 Westfield Kotara	Kotara
Southgate S/C	Sylvania
St Clair Shopping Centre	St Clair
St Marys Village	St Marys
Stanhope Gardens	Stanhope Gardens
Sydney CBD 'Galleries	Sydney
Sydney Greenward Plaza	Sydney Nth
Sydney World Square	Sydney
Top Ryde City	Ryde
Warriewood Square	Warriewood
Warringah Mall	Brookvale
Wetherill Park Stockland	Wetherill Park
Winston Hills Mall	Winston Hills
NT
Casuarina Shopping Centre	Casuarina
QLD
Arana Hills Plaza	Arana Hills
Aspley Hypermarket	Aspley
Beenleigh Marketplace	Beenleigh
Benowa Gardens	Benowa
Bribie Island Shopping Centre	Bribie Island / Bongaree
Bris Albert Street	Brisbane
Bris Myer Centre	Brisbane
Brookside Shopping Centre	Mitchelton
Browns Plains Grand Plaza	Browns Plains
Browns Plains Village Square	Browns Plains
Burleigh Town Centre	Burleigh Heads
Caboolture Park	Caboolture
Caloundra Sunland	Caloundra
Cannon Hill Plaza	Cannon Hill
Capalaba Central	Capalaba
Capalaba Park	Capalaba
Carindale Westfield	Carindale
Chermside Westfield	Chermside
Cleveland Stockland	Cleveland
Deception Bay Shopping Centre	Deception Bay
Forest Lake Shopping Centre	Forest Lake
Garden City Westfield	Mt Gravatt Upper
Harbour Town	Biggera Waters
Helensvale Westfield	Helensvale
Inala Plaza	Inala
Indooroopilly Centro	Indooroopilly
Ipswich Booval Fair	Ipswich / Booval
Kawana Shopping World	Buddina / Kawana
Kippa Ring / Penninsula Fair	Kippa Ring
Logan Central Plaza	Logan / Woodridge
Loganholme Hyperdome	Loganholme
Lutwyche Centro	Lutwyche
Morayfield Shopping Centre	Morayfield
Mt Gravatt Homemaker Centre	Mt Gravatt
Mt Ommaney Shopping Centre	Mt Ommaney
Nambour Plaza	Nambour
Nerang Centro	Nerang
Noosa Civic	Noosaville
Northlakes Westfield	Mango Hill
Pacific Fair	Broadbeach
Redbank Plaza	Redbank
Robina Town Centre	Robina
Runaway Bay Shopping Villiage	Runaway Bay
Shop 126 Willows Shoppingtown	Townsville
Southport Australia Fair	Southport
Southport Centro	Southport
Springfield Orion	Springfield
Springwood Centro	Springwood
Stafford City Shopping Centre	Stafford
Strathpine Westfield	Strathpine
Sunnybank Hills	Sunnybank Hills
Sunnybank Plaza	Sunnybank
Sunshine Plaza	Maroochydore
Surfers Paradise	Surfer's Paradise
Taigum Centro	Taigum
The Pines / Elanora	Elanora
Toombul Centro	Toombul
Toowong Village	Toowong
Tweed City	Tweed Heads
Tweed Mall	Tweed Heads
Underwood Marketplace	Underwood
Victoria Point Shopping Centre	Victoria Point
Wynnum Plaza	Wynnum West
SA
Adelaide City Cross	Adelaide
Adelaide Rundle Mall	Adelaide
Arndale Westfield	Kilkenny /Arndale
Castle Plaza	Edwardstown
Colonnades Centro	Noarlunga
Elizabeth Shopping Centre	Elizabeth
Firle Plaza	Firle
Gawler	Gawler
Glenelg	Glenelg
Golden Grove Village	Golden Grove
Hallet Cove Shopping Centre	Hallet Cove
Harbourtown	Adelaide Airport
Hollywood Plaza	Salisbury Downs
Ingle Farm Shopping Centre	Ingle Farm
Marion Westfield	Oaklands Park
Mt Barker Plaza Shopping Centre	Mt Barker
Munno Para Shopping City	Smithfield / Munno Para
Murray Bridge Centro	Murray Bridge
Parabanks Stockland	Salisbury
Seaford Shopping Centre	Seaford Rise
Sefton Plaza	Sefton Park
Southgate Plaza	Morphett Vale
Tea Tree Plaza	Modbury
Victor Central S/C	Victor Harbour
West Lakes Westfield	West Lakes
TAS
Cat & Fiddle Arcade Hobart CBD	Hobart
VIC
Airport West Westfield	Airport West
Altona Gate	Altona
Blackburn Square	North Blackburn
Box Hill Centro Shopping Centre	Box Hill
Brand Junction Shopping Centre	Bundoora
Brandon Park Shopping Centre	Wheelers Hill / Brandon Park
Brimbank Central	Deer Park
Broadmeadows Shopping Centre	Broadmeadows
Caroline Springs Shopping Centre	Caroline Springs
Centro Mornington	Mornington
Chadstone Shopping Centre	Chadstone
Chirnside Park Shopping Centre	Chirnside Park
Corio Village	Geelong / Corio
Cranbourne Park	Cranbourne
Dandenong Plaza	Dandenong
Doncaster Westfield	Doncaster
Eastland Shopping Centre	Ringwood
Endeavour Hills Shopping Centre	Endeavour Hills
Epping Plaza	Epping
Forest Hill Chase	Forest Hill
Fountain Gate Westfield	Narre Warren
Frankston Bayside Shopping Centre	Frankston
Greensborough Plaza	Greensborough
Highpoint S/C	Maribyrnong
Karingal Centro	Karingal
Kmart Plaza	Hastings
Knox City	Wantirna South
Market Square	Geelong
Melb CBD Central	Melbourne
Melb CBD Swanston St	Melbourne
Melb Waterfront City	Melbourne / Docklands
Moonee Ponds S/C	Moonee Ponds
Moorabbin DFO	Cheltenham
Northcote Plaza Shopping Centre	Northcote
Northlands S/C	Preston East
Pakenham Market Place	Pakenham
Parkmore Plaza	Keysborough
Plenty Valley Town Centre	South Morang
Point Cook Town Centre	Point Cook
Port Phillip Plaza	Rosebud
Pran Central	Prahran
Ringwood Square	Ringwood
Sommerville Centro	Sommerville
Southland Westfield	Cheltenham
Sunbury Square	Sunbury
Sunshine Marketplace	Sunshine
The Glen	Glen Waverley
Town & Country Shopping Centre	Geelong / Waurn Ponds
Victoria Gardens	Richmond
Warringal Centro	Heidelberg
Watergardens Town Centre	Taylors Lakes
Waverley Gardens	Mulgrave Waverley Gardens
Werribee Plaza	Werribee
Woodgrove Shopping Centre	Melton
WA
Belmont Forum	Belmont
Booragoon Garden City	Booragoon
Cannington	Cannington
Cannington Carousel Westfield	Cannington
Claremont Quarter	Claremont
Dianella Centro	Dianella
Ellenbrook	Ellenbrook
Gateways S/C	Success
Harbourtown	Perth West
Innaloo Westfield	Innaloo
Joondalup / Lakeside Shopping Centre	Joondalup
Kalamunda Centro S/C	Kalamunda
Karrinyup Shopping Centre	Karrinyup
Kingsway Shopping Centre	Landsdale
Livingston Marketplace	Canning Vale
Maddington Centro	Maddington
Mandurah Forum	Mandurah
Midland Gate	Midland
Mirrabooka Shopping Centre	Mirrabooka
Morley Galleria Westfield	Morley
Ocean Keys	Clarkson
Perth Enex Centre (St Georges Terrace )	Perth
Perth Hay St Mall	Perth
Phoenix S/C	Spearwood
Riverton Stocklands	Riverton / Willeton
Rockingham City S/C	Rockingham
Shop 46 Armadale Central Shopping Centre	Armadale
Shop T38 Armadale Shopping City	Armadale
Shop T6, Kwinana Marketplace	Kwinana
Southlands	Willeton / Riverton
The Park Centre	East Victoria Park
Warwick Centro	Warwick, WA
Whitford City	Hillarys
Woolstores	Fremantle

Sources: https://www.facebook.com/events/184761485030261/, https://www.ebgames.com.au/3ds-161083-Pokemon-X-Nintendo-3DS and http://content.ebgames.com.au/website/images/documents/PokemonXY/index.htm

A new Pokémon Center will open in Japan in late November of 2013. The Pokémon Center TOKYO-BAY will be located on the second floor of the LaLaport TOKYO-BAY shopping mall. People can enjoy their shopping fun with their friends and family as the mall will offer a variety of products and services. Over 2500 products will be available at the Pokémon Center.


Sources: http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2013/07/130726_p01.html and http://www.mitsuifudosan.co.jp/corporate/news/2013/0725/

Decolora Adventure Event Pokémon Distribution

Satoshi's Pikachu, Iris' Kibago, Dent's Yanappu and Okido's Rotom will all be distributed to the Japanese players of Black, White, Black 2 and White 2 from August 10th, 2013 until September 6th, 2013. The Pokémon will be distributed at the Pokémon Centers in Japan and there will be four separate distribution periods. Further details will be announced on August 2nd, 2013.

Distribution Periods

Period 1: August 10th, 2013 to August 16th, 2013
Period 2: August 17th, 2013 to August 23rd, 2013
Period 3: August 24th, 2013 to August 30th, 2013
Period 4: August 31st, 2013 to September 6th, 2013

Source: http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2013/07/130726_g01.html

A Pokémon Tretta Lab for Nintendo 3DS Commercial has begun airing in Japan and it features the first gameplay footage from the upcoming game. For more information about the upcoming game, click on our article.


The official Japanese YouTube page also posted a full trailer for the upcoming game.


Source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=WQvtG4buPlc

The official Pokémon World Championships website for Vancouver 2013 has opened. The Pokémon World Championships are open to all spectators at the Vancouver Convention Centre in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Players are required to have their badge in order to take advantage of the Player Only retail hours. Information and details regarding the events have been posted and are listed below.

Friday, August 9th, 2013

VG LCQ Registration: 8:00 A.M.–8:30 A.M.
TCG LCQ Registration: 8:00 A.M.–8:30 A.M.
VG Last Chance Qualifier: 9:30 A.M.
TCG Last Chance Qualifier: 9:30 A.M.
World Championships Competitor Check-In: 10:00 A.M.–1:00 P.M.
Retail Hours—Players Only: 10:00 A.M.–2:00 P.M.

Saturday, August 10th, 2013

Late Competitor Check-In: 8:00 A.M.
Opening Ceremony: 9:00 A.M.
Retail Hours: 9:00 A.M.–5:00 P.M.
World Championships Players’ Meetings: 9:30 A.M.
Pokémon World Championships: 10:00 A.M.
Side Events: 10:00 A.M.–7:00 P.M.
Mini-League: 10:30 A.M.–7:00 P.M.

Sunday, August 11th, 2013

VG Final Matches Begin: 9:00 A.M.
TCG Prerelease Tournaments: 9:00 A.M.–4:00 P.M.
Retail Hours: 10:00 A.M.–4:00 P.M.
Side Events & Mini-League: 9:00 A.M.–4:00 P.M.
TCG Finals Begin: 12:30 P.M.
Special Character Distribution: 9:00 A.M.–4:00 P.M.
Closing Ceremony: 5:30 P.M.

Source: http://www.pokemonworldchampionships.com/2013/

Pokémon Rumble U has been announced for the Nintendo Wii U and it will be released on the eShop in North America on August 29th, 2013 for $17.99USD and in Europe on August 15th, 2013. A random assortment of eighteen Pokémon Rumble U NFC Figures, including Pikachu, Victini, Deoxys (Normal Forme), Eevee, and Genesect, will be available at GameStop for a suggested retail price of $3.99 each. Those wishing to purchase the initial 18 NFC figures will at least have to pay $71.82USD and that's only if they don't get duplicates, which is unlikely. Pokémon Rumble U NFC Figures are optional and are sold separately packed in a concealed capsule. All prices are before taxes.

Press Release - North America

Toy Pokémon embark on a fun new adventure this August in the first Pokémon game for the Wii U!

Get ready for a new game in the Pokémon Rumble series, Pokémon Rumble U! Pokémon Rumble U uses the features of the Nintendo Wii U system to let you experience Pokémon like never before. Intuitive controls let you easily play through your quest solo or with friends. Pokémon Rumble U will be available in North America on August 29th, 2013, exclusively via the Wii U Nintendo eShop.

Pokémon Rumble U features every known Pokémon through Pokémon Black 2 and Pokémon White 2, and hundreds of moves to master in battle. And the more Pokémon you defeat, the more Pokémon you can befriend, each with different strengths and weaknesses that will shape your battle strategy.

Your Pokémon Rumble U adventure begins when some Toy Pokémon get swept down a river and wash up along a strange riverbank. You must guide your Toy Pokémon back to the shop where the mishap began while battling other Toy Pokémon along the way!

Up to four players can enjoy multiplayer battles, featuring cooperative play to defeat the strongest enemies with teamwork, or friendly competitions to see who can defeat and befriend the most Pokémon.

For the first time on the Wii U, special Pokémon Rumble U Near Field Connection (NFC) Figures will be available to link up with Pokémon Rumble U via the Wii U GamePad. These Pokémon Rumble U NFC Figures will show up inside your game. The Pokémon Rumble U NFC Figures are optional and will be sold exclusively at participating GameStop stores starting August 29th.

Look for Pokémon Rumble U on August 29th in the Nintendo eShop, and keep checking Pokemon.com for more details on this latest Pokémon Rumble game!

Press Release - UK

Nintendo of Europe & The Pokémon Company International today announced the upcoming Wii U Nintendo eShop release of Pokémon Rumble U: a fun packed action game, with intuitive controls and wild battles.

Pokémon Rumble U is the tale of the Toy Pokémon’s great adventure: after a mishap in the Toy Pokémon Shop, a few Pokémon capsules are swept down a river and washed up on a strange riverbank. Our heroes set out to find their way back to the Toy Pokémon Shop. Along the way our heroes discover all is not right: Can you help our friends discover why some of the Toy Pokémon are fighting each other, and what the enemy Pokémon are plotting?

Featuring every last one of the 649 Pokémon that have been discovered as far as Pokémon Black Version 2, and Pokémon White Version 2, with hundreds of moves to master Pokémon Rumble U will provide hours of entertainment for fans and new comers alike.

Pick up and play controls will allow players to jump in and play solo, or with friends, as they accompany our intrepid heroes on their quest to return to the Pokémon Toy Shop. They will pass through a variety of fun-packed locations, like Sparkly Playland, Mysterious Forest, and Blue Sky Park.

In Pokémon Rumble U the more Pokémon you defeat the more Pokémon you can befriend: different types of Pokémon have different strengths and weaknesses, so strategies can be developed to exploit these factors in battle.

Other surprises and pick-ups will crop up along the way - which will help strengthen the team, restore health, or cause damage to the opponents. Pikachu and friends will encounter Giant Bosses, and players can even use the Wii U GamePad to set off Touch Bombs when faced with many Pokémon in battle at once!

Up to four players can enjoy multiplayer battles: with cooperative play to defeat the strongest enemies with team work, or head to head battles to see who can defeat and befriend the most Pokémon in one go.

The game launches on August 15 th exclusively for download via the Nintendo e-Shop on Wii U.

Source: http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/vg_pokemon_rumble_u_announce-2013-07-17/

The 2013 Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 Battle Competition took place on Sunday 14 July 2013 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. This was the final in a series of five competitions taking place in Australia over the past 2 weeks, with previous events in Perth (Western Australia), Melbourne (Victoria), Brisbane (Queensland) and Adelaide (South Australia). The winner of each age division in each state was awarded with flights, accommodation and tickets to attend the first ever Australian National Championships in Melbourne on 20-21 July. The winners and runners-up of the nationals will be given the opportunity to travel to Canada to compete in the World Championships next month.

The Sydney competition took place at Luna Park by Sydney's picturesque harbour. Many hopeful competitors gathered at the park prior to the 10am registration, however the crowds did not appear to be as big as those at the Black and White Battle Competition at Myer in 2011. There were approximately 20 entrants in the junior divison (born 2000 or later) and 76 in the senior divison (born 1999 or earlier). These state competitons only had two age brackets however the National Championships next week will follow the official World Championship format with three age divisons.

There were also a few rule differences to the official World Championship rules. Battles were played as one-on-one knockouts with the winner advancing to the next round, with the exception of the grand final for each age divison, which was a best-of-three. Competitors were permitted to change their teams in between rounds however in the grand final battles, players were only allowed to change the order of their pokémon, not the composition of their team.


After registration, players and spectators gathered in the competition room listening to music tracks from Pokémon Black and White. The large room was set up with chairs for both spectators and battlers, which was a welcome change from previous Nintendo Australia competitions where everybody had to stand in confined areas. There was one large flatscreen TV set up at the front of the room to display battles, however due to the number of participants, there were also other battles happening on players' own DS systems at the same time as those on the big screen. These side battles did rely on honesty as they were not supervised by the host once they commenced, however all players appeared to display good sportsmanship with no disputes, and shaking hands and congratulating each other after battles.

Unfortunately the day started off with some technical difficulties, with the TV's display regularly cutting out during the first two battles. The players were able to keep battling on their DS screens but it was a disappointing start for spectators who were keen to watch the battles and possibly get an idea of potential opponents' strategies. Confusion particularly arose when the TV missed displaying players sending out their pokémon, then cut back in to reveal 3 Rotoms on the field - it appeared that there may have been a rule breach till it was revealed that one player's Ditto had transformed into the other player's Rotom.

Luna Park staff soon brought out a new TV which they set up to replace the first. In order to test that it was working, the host Jamie asked for a volunteer to battle against him using whichever pokémon happened to be in his parties on his own two game cards. A young girl took up the challenge and then proceeded to tell Jamie how bad his team was, which made everyone smile. Fortunately this TV worked without any problems, so it was used for the rest of the competition.

The first round of battles was between players numbered 1-32 from the senior division, then the senior battles took a break while the entire junior division competition took place. The young players in the junior division displayed great strategies and skill, as well as maturity and respect when victories were decided - everyone just seemed to be having a fun time playing. When it came time for the junior finals, the numbers resulted in there being three semi-finalists. To resolve this, the host drew one of the finalists' numbers out of a box to be allowed to go straight to the grand final, resulting in there being only one semi-final match between the remaining two finalists. As it turned out, the player whose number was drawn ended up winning the first two grand final battles, so no third deciding match was required and he was declared the junior division champion.



After the completion of the junior division finals, the competition returned to the senior division, with the rest of the players completing their round 1 matches and then moving on to further rounds. As the matches went on, the host tried to keep the spectators entertained by asking their opinions on the battles happening on the big screen, as well as occasionally passing the microphone over and giving people chances to commentate the battles. There were a few giveaways throughout the day for members of the audience who could answer simple Nintendo trivia questions, however there weren't as many as there were at previous competitions, and the prizes were very minor: some Wii U lanyards, stickers and cards for other Nintendo properties - none of them were actually Pokémon-related. Nonetheless, the little giveaways kept the audience engaged, and the younger players especially seemed to really enjoy the opportunity to display their Nintendo knowledge.

Throughout the competition, there was a wide variety of pokémon and strategies used. Many players used weather-themed teams, with sandstorm being a favourite but also rain, sun and hail seen. According to the host, Sydney had its share of unique pokémon such as Ditto and the Eeveelutions, which were generally not used in the other cities. There was also a much higher number of shiny pokémon than seen in previous tournaments, including shiny legendaries. This may have been due to the introduction of the Shiny Charm key item in Black 2 and White 2, or perhaps people just had a lot of time on their hands!

By 4.20pm it was finally time for the senior division semi-finals.



The tension then built in the grand final best-of-three between players Steven and Hugh, who won one battle each and then went on to the deciding match.




Hugh was finally declared the senior division champion and will be flown to Melbourne this weekend to compete in the Australian National Championships.

Overall, although the competition had the impression of being organised at the last minute and didn't seem to have quite the same grandeur as previous tournaments which were much more hyped and had big prizes, Nintendo Australia still did a great job at providing a fun day for everybody and an opportunity for Pokémon fans to meet each other and hang out. Everbody at the event was enthusiastic about Australia participating in future World Championships, and the host strongly indicated that this would be the case after the global relase of X and Y in October. Hopefully this year's competitions will be the first in a series of more regular official Pokémon events by Nintendo Australia, and Pokémon X and Y truly will bring about the age of a completely global Pokémon community.

Photos from this event are available on this imageboard thread.

The official Pokémon website revealed last week that the first ever Pokémon Game Show （ポケモンゲームショー） will be held at Tokyo Big Site (東京ビッグサイト) August 17th, 2013 and August 18th, 2013. Admission is free to the event. Robert from Pokémon Smash will also be in attendance and there will be a lottery to determine who can battle them at the event. This will be the first time that people will be able to play the demo for Pokémon X and Pokémon Y.

Champions' Pokémon Event Distribution

Players of the Japanese version of Pocket Monsters Black 2 and White 2 will be able to download 1 of the 7 Champions' Pokémon. Below is a chart of the Pokémon that players will be able to choose from and their corresponding Champion and game.

Pokémon	Champion (チャンピオン)	Game (ゲームソフト)
Pigeot ピジョット	Green (グリーン)	Red and Green 『ポケットモンスター 赤・緑』
Kairyu (カイリュー)	Wataru (ワタル)	Gold and Silver 『ポケットモンスター 金・銀』
Metagross (メタグロス)	Daigo (ダイゴ)	Ruby and Sapphire 『ポケットモンスター ルビー・サファイア』
Milokaross (ミロカロス)	Mikuri (ミクリ)	Emerald 『ポケットモンスター エメラルド』
Mikaruge (ミカルゲ)	Shirona (シロナ)	Diamond and Pearl 『ポケットモンスター ダイヤモンド・パール』
Ulgamoth (ウルガモス)	Adeku (アデク)	Black and White 『ポケットモンスターブラック・ホワイト』
Ononokus (オノノクス)	Iris (アイリス)	Black 2 and White 2『ポケットモンスターブラック２・ホワイト２』

In addition, Limited edition original T-shirts of the Pokémon Game Show, Pokémon Center merchandise and Pokémon Center 'Pokémon of the Area' Figure Beaded Straps will be available to purchase.

Pocket Monsters Black 2 White 2 / Scramble U Battle Corners

Areas will be set aside for gamers to play and battle each other in Pocket Monsters Black 2 White 2. Also there will be an area for Pokémon Scramble U with vending machines for people to purchase NFC figures. The Pokémon Game Show event also marks the first time that players will be able to get Black Kyurem and White Kyurem NFC figures for the game.

Pokémon Tretta

Visitors will be able to receive a special Pikachu Rookie Tretta on a first come first serve basis. To promote the 16th Pocket Monsters movie, a special Red Genesect Trophy Tretta can be obtained if players defeat it in the Challenge Cup.


This will also be the first time that people will able to play Pokémon Tretta Lab for Nintendo 3DS (ポケモントレッタラボ for ニンテンドー３ＤＳ). The application will be released in Japan on August 10th, 2013. Tretta players are welcomed to bring their Tretta's to try them out in the Tretta Lab.

The Pokémon Company International revealed new details about Legendary Pokémon Xerneas and Yveltal today, including their types. Fairy-type Pokémon Xerneas will know Geomancy, a new move exclusive to Xerneas. Yveltal, a Dark- and Flying-type Pokémon, is the only Pokémon that knows the new move Oblivion Wing. Players can encounter Xerneas in Pokémon X and Yveltal in Pokémon Y when the video games launch worldwide on October 12, 2013, for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems.

Press Release - Details of New Legendary Pokémon Xerneas and Yveltal Revealed!

• Xerneas is a Fairy-type—a brand-new type being introduced in Pokémon X and Pokémon Y. Watch the awe-inspiring beauty of Xerneas' exclusive move, Geomancy, which features rainbow-colored light that erupts from the earth around it. Xerneas has the special Ability Fairy Aura, which naturally takes effect in battle, strengthening Fairy-type moves for all Pokémon in battle. Be careful, because Fairy Aura also has a positive effect on opposing Pokémon that know Fairy-type moves.
• Dark- and Flying-type Yveltal is the only Pokémon that can learn the move Oblivion Wing, which sends Yveltal flying high into the sky to release a powerful beam of red light that scorches the ground below. The Destruction Pokémon's special Ability, Dark Aura, is a counterpoint to Fairy Aura, raising the strength of Dark-type moves for all Pokémon in battle. This Ability is powerfully effective in Double and Triple Battles when facing multiple opponents simultaneously. So, when Yveltal is in battle, it's smart for players to fill their team with Pokémon that can use Dark-type moves.

More never-before-seen Pokémon that players will encounter in the Kalos region, including some that are unique to either Pokémon X or Pokémon Y, have been announced this morning.

Pangoro	Inkay	Malamar	Swirlix	Spritzee
Fighting/Dark	Dark/Psychic	Dark/Psychic	Fairy	Fairy
Species: Daunting Pokémon Ability: Iron Fist Height: 6' 11" Weight: 299.8 lbs.	Species: Revolving Pokémon Ability: Contrary Height: 1' 04" Weight: 7.7 lbs.	Species: Overturning Pokémon Ability: Contrary Height: 4' 11" Weight: 103.6 lbs.	Species: Cotton Candy Pokémon Ability: Sweet Veil Height: 1' 04" Weight: 7.7 lbs.	Species: Perfume Pokémon Ability: Healer Height: 0' 08" Weight: 1.1 lbs.

• It is now known that Fighting- and Dark-type Pangoro evolves from spunky little Pancham. This evolved Pokémon has a violent temperament, but it also believes in fairness and does not forgive those who pick on the weak. The leaf Pangoro carries in its mouth can predict its opponent's moves. By waving its strong, heavy arms, Pangoro uses the Fighting-type move Hammer Arm to inflict great damage on opponents. It does lower the user's Speed, but Hammer Arm's power is tremendous.
• Players will encounter Inkay in Pokémon X and Pokémon Y. This Dark- and Psychic-type Pokémon has the ability to drain other Pokémon's will to fight by flashing the transmitters above its eyes—giving Inkay the opportunity either to attack its foes or to hide from them. It's said that the flashing emitted from Inkay's transmitters can also be used to communicate with its friends. Inkay can learn a new Dark-type move, Topsy-Turvy, a tricky move that will reverse all of the stat changes that are affecting a target. For instance, if opponents increase their Attack and Defense stats during battle, it will suddenly come back to bite them when Topsy-Turvy is used.
• The Dark- and Psychic-type Pokémon Malamar is the evolved form of Inkay and may have the strongest hypnotic force of any known Pokémon, helping it to bend opponents to its will. As a result, humans with ill intentions try to use Malamar to aid in their devious plots. Malamar can learn the Psychic-type move Hypnosis, which leaves opponents asleep and for the most part unable to take any actions during battle.
• The Fairy-type Pokémon Swirlix, which can only be captured in Pokémon X, comes with the new Ability Sweet Veil that keeps Pokémon on the same team from being left asleep in battle. Use Swirlix when facing Double and Triple Battles featuring Pokémon that know moves like Hypnosis. Swirlix can learn the new Fairy-type move Draining Kiss, which does damage to a target while also restoring some HP to the user. Battles will be much easier when you can attack an opponent with Draining Kiss and restore your Pokémon's health at the same time. Swirlix only eats sweets, causing its body to be sweet and sticky, like cotton candy.
• Only available for capture in Pokémon Y, the new Fairy-type Pokémon Spritzee emits a unique fragrance that causes anyone who smells it to fall under its spell. Spritzee can learn the Grass-type move Aromatherapy, which causes a Pokémon to exude a relaxing fragrance that heals its allies' status conditions, such as sleep and poison.
• It is now known that the previously announced Water-type Pokémon Clauncher can only be captured in Pokémon X, and the Poison- and Water-type Pokémon Skrelp can only be captured in Pokémon Y.

Introducing More People You'll Meet on Your Adventure through the Kalos Region

Professor Augustine Sycamore will entrust you and your friends with Pokémon and send everyone out on a Pokédex-filling adventure throughout the Kalos region. Along the way, players will encounter a mysterious organization called Team Flare. This strange and fashionable group shows up in cities around the Kalos region—what could their motive be?


Two new Gym Leaders have been introduced today, joining the Santalune City Gym Leader, Viola. Grant is a Gym Leader who excels at bike racing, mountain climbing, and many other sports. When they meet Grant, players will be facing a Trainer with a strong heart. Clemont, accompanied by his sister, Bonnie, is a young Gym Leader who loves science. Clemont gets extremely excited by the many devices he invents.


Also introduced is a new game feature called O-Powers that allows players the ability to easily power up Pokémon in their party and provides other benefits in Pokémon X and Pokémon Y. O-Powers are special powers that come in various forms and can be shared between players via the new Player Search System, or PSS. Sharing O-Powers with someone you've connected with locally or through the Internet is accomplished by tapping a player on the Touch Screen. Some O-Powers will temporarily increase a Pokémon's stats, while others make it easier to catch wild Pokémon or increase the Experience Points gained in battle.

For players of Pokémon X and Pokémon Y who want to add a little thrill to their Pokémon trades, Wonder Trade allows players to instantly trade a Pokémon for one offered by someone else in the world. The catch? Players will make the trade without knowing which Pokémon they'll get in return. You might receive an unexpected rare Pokémon or one that will add strength to your Pokémon party!

Trailer

Source: http://www.pokemonxy.com/en-us/pokemon/other_pokemon/

The August Corocoro 2013 was released in Japan on July 13th, 2013 and it features a lot of new information about Pokémon X and Pokémon Y.

Newly Revealed Information

• 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 as a move called Death Wing.
• Pancham's evolution is called Goronda (コロンダ). It is the Aggressive Pokémon, it is 2.1m tall, it weighs 136kg, and has the ability Iron Fist. It is Fighting/Dark-type. It knows the move Hammer Arm and a new method of evolution.
• Maika (マーイーカ) are the Squids. The Rotation Pokémon is 0.4m tall and weighs 3.5kg. It is a Dark/Psychic-type Pokémon. Maika has a move called Turn Over which reverses stat changes.
• Karamanero (カラマネロ) is the Reversal Pokémon. It's 1.5m tall and weighs 47kg. It is a Dark/Psychic-type Pokémon. and both are Dark/Psychic-type Pokémon. Karamanero knows the move Hypnosis.
• Shushup (シュシュップ) is the pink bird and is a Fairy-type. It is the Perfume Pokémon, is 0.2m tall and weighs 0.5kg. It has the ability Healer. It knows the move AromaTherapy and it is exclusive to Pokémon Y.
• Peroppafu (ペロッパフ) is the puff ball 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 Pokémon, is 0.4m in height and weighs 3.5kg. It knows the new move Drain Kiss. It is exclusive to Pokémon X.
• Honedge has the ability No Guard
• Clauncher is exclusive to Pokémon X while Skrelp is exclusive to Pokémon Y
• Gym leaders: Shitoron (シトロン) has robotic arms. Zakuro (ザクロ) is apparently good at sports.
• The professor is called Platane lit. Purataanu (プラターヌ).
• Team Flair/Flare (フレア団). Their purpose is solely to make money.
• Player Search System (PSS): HoloCaster gives players the latest news on the Pokémon 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 similar 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.

News Source: http://www.serebii.net/