The Pokémon Company International announced the Mega-Evolved form of Diancie in an all-new trailer for Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire. Images from the press release have been added to the Imageboard.

Mega Diancie Trailer

Mega Sceptile and Mega Swampert Join Mega Blaziken in the Hoenn Region Adventure

LONDON, UK—June 12, 2014— The Pokémon Company International and Nintendo announced more details today about the new Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire video games, launching in Europe November 28th, 2014, for Nintendo 3DS and 2DS systems. A brand-new gameplay trailer, official game art, and screenshots have been released, giving fans a deeper look at what they will discover in their Hoenn region adventure.

Begin Your Hoenn Adventure!

Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire both begin in the Hoenn region’s Littleroot Town. Hoenn is made up of a main island that stretches widely from east to west, along with countless small islets that dot the deep blue sea around it. While a live volcano steams constantly in the heart of this green-covered island, the Hoenn region is blessed with a rich diversity of nature and a variety of Pokémon and people who live together in harmony. Players choose to play as either a male or female character, and to traverse this special region, they will need to choose between a Mach Bike, which is geared for speed and can roll up steep slopes, or the Acro Bike, which can hop over narrow bridges and up stepping stones.

Players will also need to choose their first partner Pokémon: Treecko, Torchic, or Mudkip. Treecko is a Grass-type Pokémon that becomes one of the fastest Grass types after it evolves into Grovyle and then Sceptile. Torchic, a Fire-type Pokémon, gains the Fighting type after growing and evolving into Combusken and then into Blaziken, which has an incredibly high Special Attack. Mudkip is a strong Water-type Pokémon that gains the Ground type and an increased Attack after evolving into Marshtomp and eventually Swampert.

New Mega Evolutions!

During the game, both the male and female character will become equipped with a Mega Bracelet set with a Key Stone. The Key Stone, along with a Pokémon’s Mega Stone, is needed to achieve Mega Evolution, giving players access to Mega Evolution in battle.

Revealed in today’s announcement are Mega Sceptile, Mega Swampert, and a Mega Blaziken that can learn a Flying-type move, which is incredibly rare for a non–Flying-type Pokémon like Blaziken.


· Mega Sceptile gains the Dragon type through Mega Evolution, making its Dragon-type moves more powerful. It also gains the Lightning Rod Ability, which absorbs the damage from Electric-type moves to raise its own Special Attack.
· Through Mega Evolution, Mega Swampert gains an improved Attack stat which makes it even more formidable when using the Fighting-type move Hammer Arm. Additionally, Mega Swampert gains the Swift Swim Ability, which doubles its Speed when the weather is rainy.
· Mega Blaziken, first discovered in Pokémon X and Pokémon Y, gains some new tools through Mega Evolution, in addition to its increased Attack. It has the Speed Boost Ability, making it faster with each passing turn, making the incredibly powerful Flying-type move Brave Bird, extremely rare for a non-Flying-type Pokémon like Blaziken to have, even fiercer in Pokémon battles.

Friends and Foes in Hoenn

While traversing the Hoenn region, players will encounter two evil organizations with opposing aims that are locked in struggle. In Pokémon Omega Ruby, Maxie leads Team Magma as it seeks to seize more power and expand the landmass in the Hoenn region. Team Aqua takes a more prominent role in Pokémon Alpha Sapphire, seeking to raise the oceans all around Hoenn under leader Archie’s command. Players will find themselves drawn into the conflict between the two sides—however, the story will be different based on whether a person plays Pokémon Omega Ruby or Pokémon Alpha Sapphire!


Players will also befriend Steven, a mysterious and elegant young man with a great interest in collecting rare stones. He recognises the player’s talent and wants to lend his help in the pursuit of the true story behind the origins of Mega Evolution and the Legendary Pokémon.

A Shining New Mega Evolved Pokémon

In other Pokémon video game news, it was revealed today that when players transfer Mythical Pokémon Diancie from Pokémon X or Pokémon Y into Pokémon Omega Ruby or Pokémon Alpha Sapphire, it can Mega Evolve in battle after obtaining its Mega Stone. When Diancie Mega Evolves into Mega Diancie, the impurities on its body’s surface fall away, and it sparkles so brilliantly it’s impossible to look directly at it. Mega Diancie can make good use of the Fairy-type move Dazzling Gleam, which deals great damage to your opponent by unleashing powerful beams of light. In Double Battle, the move will strike both of the opposing Pokémon.


Details of how players can get Diancie for their copy of Pokémon X or Pokémon Y will be announced soon.

Pictures from the July 2014 Corocoro have revealed new information about the upcoming games Pocket Monsters Omega Ruby (ポケットモンスター オメガルビー) and Pocket Monsters Alpha Sapphire (ポケットモンスター アルファサファイア). The issues reveals new Mega Evolutions including: Mega Jukain, Mega Laglarge and Mega Diancie. The new Ancient class of Pokémon was also announced and Ancient Groudon (ゲンシグラードン) and Ancient Kyogre (ゲンシカイオーガ) were revealed. Their change is conducted through a process called Ancient Devolution (ゲンシカイキ). The official English translations were revealed at E3 and are Primal Groudon, Primal Kyogre and Primal Reversion


Mega Jukain is a Grass/Dragon type and has the Lightning Rod ability. Mega Laglarge does not change types and has the Swim Swift ability. Daigo also returns as do the previous protagonists with new outfits. A new mega item called the Mega Bangle was also revealed.

The official Japanese Pokémon website has revealed that the Pokémon Centers will be giving out Pokémon that can Mega Evolve as presents. From May 10th, 2014 until June 22nd, 2014, 6 different Pokémon will be distributed each week. The Pokémon being distributed come with the Mega Stone associated with that Pokémon to allow it to Mega Evolve during battle. These Pokémon are sure to be popular in Rating Battles on the Pokémon Global Link.

Week #	Distribution Days	Pokémon
1	May 10th, 2014 until May 18th, 2014	Gyarados (ギャラドス)
2	May 19th, 2014 until May 25th, 2014	Hassam (ハッサム)
3	May 26th, 2014 until June 1st, 2014	Garura (ガルーラ)
4	June 2nd, 2014 until June 8th, 2014	Gangar (ゲンガー)
5	June 9th, 2014 until June 15th, 2014	Bangiras (バンギラス)
6	June 16th, 2014 until June 22nd, 2014	Kucheat (クチート)

Mega Evolving Pokémon Distribution Details

Mega Evolution	Screenshot	Pokémon Details
		Gyarados (ギャラドス) Waterfall Earthquake Ice Fang Dragon Dance Gyaradosite
		Hassam (ハッサム) Bullet Punch Swords Dance Roost U-Turn Scizorite
		Garura (ガルーラ) Fake Out Return Earthquake Sucker Punch Kangaskhanite
		Gangar (ゲンガー) Shadow Ball Sludge Bomb Will-o-Wisp Destiny Bond Gengarite
		Bangiras (バンギラス) Stone Edge Crunch Earthquake Ice Punch Tyranitarite
		Kucheat (クチート) Iron Head Play Rough Fire Fang Sucker Punch Mawilite

Pokémon Center Battle Championships (ポケモンセンターバトル チャンピオン決定戦)

In addition to the distribution, the Pokémon Center Battle Championships will also be held. Four people were selected as the Elite Four at each store and players can challenge them in the Pokémon Center Battle Championships! Players can put the Pokémon they received in the distribution as part of their team and join in the battles. Further details will be revealed on the official Pokémon website in the future.

Battle Dates	Age Groups	Battle Type
May 24th, 2014	All Ages (全年齢対象)	3vs3 Single Battle （3対3のシングルバトル）
May 25th, 2014	Elementary School Age or Younger (小学生以下対象)	3vs3 Single Battle （3対3のシングルバトル）
June 21st, 2014	All Ages (全年齢対象)	3vs3 Single Battle （3対3のシングルバトル）
June 22nd, 2014	Elementary School Age or Younger (小学生以下対象)	3vs3 Single Battle （3対3のシングルバトル）
July 12th, 2014	All Ages (全年齢対象)	4vs4 Double Battle （4対4のダブルバトル）
July 13th, 2014	Elementary School Age or Younger (小学生以下対象)	4vs4 Double Battle （4対4のダブルバトル）

Source: http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2014/04/140418_p01.html

The Pokémon TCG: XY expansion set was released on February 5th, 2014. Pictures from the press release have been added to an Imageboard thread.

Pokémon TCG: XY

The revolutionary Mega Evolution game mechanic is coming to the brand-new Pokémon TCG: XY expansion! Mega Evolution Pokémon evolve from Pokémon-EX, extremely powerful cards in their own right, creating a force that will change the way Pokémon TCG players build decks and create strategies for battle.

Before playing a Mega Evolution Pokémon to evolve a Pokémon-EX, players must consider the situation carefully—doing so ends their turn immediately, which means they can’t attack that turn! The risky move is worth the reward, however, because Mega Evolution Pokémon exhibit a strength that surpasses that of Pokémon-EX. Hard-hitting attacks and high HP totals make Mega Evolution Pokémon dominant during Pokémon TCG matches.


Features of the Pokémon TCG: XY expansion include:

• 2 all-new Mega Evolution Pokémon
• 6 new Pokémon-EX
• Pokémon TCG Online code cards
• Over 140 cards in all!

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/xy

The World of Pokémon X and Pokémon Y is Coming to Pokémon TCG Fans Around the Globe

Fairy-Type Pokémon and Basic Fairy Energy Debuting in Pokémon TCG: XY
London, UK—September 20, 2013— The Pokémon X and Pokémon Y video games launch worldwide October 12, 2013, for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems, and soon after, fans of the Pokémon Trading Card Game will experience the excitement of the next generation of Pokémon—Pokémon TCG: XY. Coming to stores on November 8, 2013, Pokémon TCG: XY—Kalos Starter Set gives players and collectors a choice of three 60-card decks, each one featuring a brand-new Pokémon: Chespin, Fennekin, or Froakie. Fans will discover other new Pokémon from the Kalos region in the three XY—Kalos Starter Set decks. A deluxe version of the set will also include one Pokémon TCG: Black & White Series booster pack.


XY—Kalos Starter Set introduces Fairy-type Pokémon and Basic Fairy Energy! Fairy, the eleventh Pokémon type in the Pokémon TCG, is the first new type since the Dragon type was added in 2012. There are still many mysteries about the new Fairy type, such as which Pokémon will be Fairy type and how matchups will be affected by Fairy-type Pokémon. In order to attack with Fairy-type Pokémon, players will need to use Basic Fairy Energy, the ninth Energy type in the Pokémon TCG.


Following the launch of Pokémon TCG: XY—Kalos Starter Set, the Pokémon TCG: XY expansion, featuring 10-card booster packs, arrives at retail in the UK on February 5, 2014. Fans can expect powerful new Pokémon, Trainer cards, and more when the new series kicks off. Each XY—Kalos Starter Set deck and XY booster pack will include a code card that unlocks virtual cards for the Pokémon TCG Online.

Source: https://pokemon.gamespress.com/The-World-of-Pokemon-X-and-Pokemon-Y-is-Coming-to-Pokemon-TCG-Fans-Aro

Pokémon TCG: XY Introduces Mega Evolution to Extremely Powerful Pokémon-EX Cards

New Mega Evolution Game Mechanic Will Revolutionise Pokémon TCG Strategy
London, UK—October 15, 2013—Mega Evolution, what could be described as an Evolution beyond all Evolutions, is changing the landscape of battles in the recently launched Pokémon X and Pokémon Y video games for the Nintendo 3DS. This revolutionary game mechanic is also coming to the brand-new Pokémon Trading Card Game: XY expansion when 10-card booster packs arrive at retail in The UK in February, 2014. Mega Evolution Pokémon evolve from Pokémon-EX, extremely powerful cards in their own right, creating a force that will change the way Pokémon TCG players build decks and create strategies for battle.

Before players Mega Evolve a Pokémon like Venusaur-EX or Blastoise-EX, they must consider the situation carefully because doing so ends their turn immediately, which means they can’t attack. The risky move is worth the reward, however, because Mega Evolution Pokémon exhibit a strength that surpasses Pokémon-EX. Hard-hitting attacks and high HP totals make Mega Evolution Pokémon dominant during Pokémon TCG matches.

Look out for the Pokémon TCG: XY expansion, including powerful Pokémon-EX cards, in February, 2014. The Pokémon TCG: XY—Kalos Starter Set, featuring new Fairy-type Pokémon, the first Pokémon type in the Pokémon TCG to have resistance to Darkness-type Pokémon, launches November 8, 2014. Each XY—Kalos Starter Set deck and XY booster pack will include a code card that unlocks virtual cards for the Pokémon TCG Online.

Source: https://pokemon.gamespress.com/Pokemon-TCG-XY-Introduces-Mega-Evolution-to-Extremely-Powerful-Pokemon

XY Kalos Starter Set Deluxe Deck

The XY Kalos Starter Set Deluxe Decks was released on November 8th, 2013. Each deck features one of the three Kalos region Starter Pokémon: Chespin, Fennekin and Froakie. The decks contain 60 cards as well as one Black and White booster pack.

First appearances from long-awaited Pokémon and a brand-new battle strategy! Which Pokémon will you choose to begin this exciting journey: Chespin, Fennekin, or Froakie? Pick your Pokémon and get ready to battle!

Chespin Deck — Show Your Strength!
Start your adventure in the Kalos region with the Grass-type Pokémon Chespin and this 60-card ready-to-play deck! With spikes, toughness, and resilient Grass-type moves, this new deck is perfect for the small but fierce competitor who never gives up! With quiet strength, it grows and grows to outperform and outlast the competition! Plant the seeds of your future victory start with the Chespin deck!

Fennekin Deck — Burn Up the Opposition!
Start your adventure in the Kalos region with the Fire-type Pokémon Fennekin and this 60-card ready-to-play deck! This new deck unlocks a world of exciting Pokémon battles and gives you the head start you need to battle and win in the Pokémon Trading Card Game! As a Fire-type deck, the Fennekin deck is full of powerful moves—grab it and blaze your path to victory!

Froakie Deck — One Easy Hop to Victory!
Start your adventure in the Kalos region with the Water-type Pokémon Froakie and this 60-card ready-to-play deck! This new deck leaps over the competition with Froakie’s unexpected powers, including all the shifting speed and thrilling moves that Water-type Pokémon are famous for! Move like a roaring river and carve your channel to victory— grab the Froakie deck and get ready to play!

During today's special Pocket Monsters THE ORIGIN ( ポケットモンスター THE ORIGIN), a special announcement was shown and it revealed Mega Charizard X.

Mega Charizard X	Mega Charizard Y
Species: Flame Pokémon Type: Fire/Dragon Ability: Tough Claws Height: 5' 07" Weight: 243.6 lbs.	Species: Flame Pokémon Type: Fire/Flying Ability: Drought Height: 5' 07" Weight: 221.6 lbs.

Mega Charizard X Revealed in Pokémon X

Last month it was revealed that fan favourite Charizard can achieve Mega Evolution, an extremely powerful form that only certain Pokémon can access during battles in the Pokémon X and Pokémon Y video games, launching worldwide October 12 for the Nintendo 3DS. It is now known that Charizard can Mega Evolve into either Mega Charizard X or Mega Charizard Y, depending on which Mega Stone it holds—Charizardite X or Charizardite Y. When Charizard Mega Evolves into Mega Charizard X, its body turns black and its flames burn blue with increased heat. It also changes types when it Mega Evolves, changing from a Fire- and Flying-type Pokémon to a Fire- and Dragon-type Pokémon!

The previously revealed Mega Charizard is in fact Mega Charizard Y. Players will need to obtain Charizardite Y in Pokémon Y in order to Mega Evolve Charizard into Mega Charizard Y. Mega Charizard Y’s Special Attack increases significantly, and its Ability changes to Drought, increasing the power of Fire-type moves. Mega Charizard Y can use the Fire-type move Blast Burn, which becomes even more powerful with the effect of the Drought Ability.

Mega Charizard X is being introduced for the first time today. Players can obtain Charizardite X in Pokémon X and Mega Evolve Charizard into Mega Charizard X. Mega Charizard X’s Attack increases significantly, and its Ability changes to Tough Claws, which raises the power of moves that make direct contact. This Ability comes in handy when Mega Charizard X uses the Dragon-type move Dragon Tail, which does damage and can force an opposing Pokémon to switch out during battle.

The Pokémon Company International is sharing a gameplay trailer featuring Mega Charizard X and Mega Charizard Y in action.

Mega Charizard X Trailer

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