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

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 Pokémon Company has announced that the Pokémon Adventure Tour will be traveling around the United Kingdom this summer. Below are the full details from the press release.

Pokémon Adventure Tour Press Release

Stock up on Poké Balls and get your Pokédex at the ready as Pikachu and friends are coming to a town near you during the Pokémon Adventure Tour this summer. Starting at Magic Summer Live in Guildford on the 13th July and ending at Bournemouth Air Festival on 1st September – the Pokémon Adventure Tour will bring the ultimate Pokémon experience to some of the UK’s biggest outdoor events.

The event will have three ‘zones’ aimed at battling, gaming and general fun as well as a Pokémon Training Centre and a lounge where you can kick back and watch some of your favourite Pokémon episodes. So whether you’re a fan of the games, the TV series or even if you’re brand new to Pokémon, there’s something for everyone.

Pokémon Battle Zone

If you’re a Pokémon trainer and own Pokémon™ Black Version 2 or Pokémon™ White Version 2 , you will want to bring your team with you on Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi or Nintendo 3DS and head to the Pokémon Battle Zone. As well as being able to trade and battle with other Pokémon fans, you’ll also be able to challenge a Pokémon expert for the chance to win a prize.

Pokémon Game Zone

You don’t need to own a Pokémon game to play at the Pokémon Adventure Tour. In the Pokémon Game Zone you can sit back and play through a selection of games including Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity , Pokémon Conquest , Super Pokémon Rumble , Learn with Pokémon: Typing Adventure and Pokémon Dream Radar as well as the latest Pokémon Trading Card Game expansions.

Pokémon Fun Zone

There’s even more enjoyment to be had in the Pokémon Fun Zone, where you can have your face painted as your favourite Pokémon character, have your photo taken with Pikachu or even try to catch ‘em all in a Pokémon Grabber Machine filled with Pokémon plush toys.

Pokémon Training Centre

If you're new to Pokémon, then you can join the Pokémon Training Centre and learn everything you need to know about the characters. You will also get hints and tips to aid you on your adventure, including a master class on how to battle.

Pokémon Lounge

If you’re a fan of the Pokémon TV Show or want to know what all the fuss is about, then you should head to the Pokémon Lounge where you can sit back and enjoy some of the TV episodes from the Pokémon series.

The Pokémon Adventure Tour from Nintendo will kick off at Magic Summer Live on the 11 th – 13 th July at Stoke Park Guildford. Check Nintendo Facebook and Twitter channels for more details.

Dates

Magic Summer Live - Stoke Park, Guildford, 13th - 14th July
INTU Metrocentre - INTU Metrocentre, Gateshead - 2nd - 4th August
Bristol Balloon Fiesta - Ashton Court Estate, Bristol - 8th - 11th August
Clacton Air Show - Marine Parade West, Clacton-on-Sea - 22nd - 23rd August
Bournemouth Air Festival - Bournemouth Sea Front, Dorset - 29th August - 1st September

The official Pokémon website has revealed that the Pokémon Global Link service will be closing for Black, White, Black 2 and White 2 on January 14th, 2014. Details are listed below about when these services will go offline.

Press Release

Announcing the closure of the Pokémon Global Link Service for Pokémon Black Version, Pokémon White Version, Pokémon Black Version 2, and Pokémon White Version 2.

The Pokémon Global Link service for Pokémon Black Version, Pokémon White Version, Pokémon Black Version 2, and Pokémon White Version 2 will be closing completely on Tuesday, January 14, 2014.

After the service is closed, all connection functionality with these video games will become unavailable. Please see the schedule below for more details.

The new Pokémon Global Link, which will link to the upcoming Pokémon X and Pokémon Y games, is expected to launch in October.

Players who have enjoyed the current Pokémon Global Link over the past few years will be able to carry over certain achievements and records to the new Pokémon Global Link for Pokémon X and Pokémon Y, if they register for the new Pokémon Global Link using their existing user name.

In the near future, we will provide more details about this new Pokémon X and Pokémon Y version of the Pokémon Global Link, as well as our plans for the players who have enjoyed the current Pokémon Global Link until now.

The Pokémon Global Link first opened in Japan in September of 2010. We are very appreciative of everyone who has used the service over the last three years, and apologize for any inconvenience that may be caused by its closure.

Pokémon Global Link - Closure Chart

Below is a chart listing the Pokémon Global Link services for Pokémon Black Version, Pokémon White Version, Pokémon Black Version 2, and Pokémon White Version 2 and when they will stop.


Source: http://en.pokemon-gl.com/about/e_notice/

Nintendo has posted a press release indicating that cell phone apps like PokéCreator are becoming more prevalent and players of the Pokémon games should not use them. Nintendo also made it very clear that players who are caught using hacked Pokémon in official tournaments will be disqualified and banned from participation in future tournaments. It's unclear why Nintendo has finally decided to make a statement regarding save hacking as PokeSav and fake GTS servers have been around for years. The Pokémon Japanese VGC 2013 tournament was last week though and may have been the reason for the press release.

PokéCreator

Create any Pokémon. Send it to your Game.

PokéCreator is a mobile App that let you create custom Pokémon and send them directly and wirelessly to your games. It is compatible with Pokémon Black 2/White 2, Black/White, HeartGold/SoulSilver, Diamond/Pearl and Platinium. You can receive your Pokémon on : Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi, Nintendo DS Lite, Nintendo DSi XL, Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo 3DS XL. in order to use this service, the only requirement, is that your game console can connect to Internet.

PokéCreator is an unofficial utility App to be used for informational and entertainment purposes only. PokéCreator is in no way affiliated with Nintendo. Pokémon is a registered trademark of Nintendo.

『ポケットモンスター』シリーズをお楽しみ頂いている皆さまへお知らせ

いつも『ポケットモンスター』シリーズをお楽しみいただき、ありがとうございます。

現在、『ポケットモンスター』シリーズについて、株式会社ポケモン・任天堂株式会社として許諾していないスマートフォン向けアプリケーションソフト（アプリ）が販売されております。この無許諾のアプリは、不正なポケモンのデータを作り、非公式のサーバーを用いて、不正なポケモンをゲームソフト内に送り込む機能を有しております。

不正なポケモンがゲームソフトに送り込まれると、ゲームが正常に遊べなくなったり、場合によってはゲームそのものが遊べなくなったりする場合もございます。

また、『ポケットモンスター』シリーズは他のプレイヤーと通信機能を使って対戦・交換等ができますが、不正なポケモンを用いて通信を行った場合、通信相手のかたにも正常にゲームがプレイできなくなるなどの悪影響を及ぼし、相手に迷惑をかける場合もございます。

通常プレイ以外でのゲームデータ改ざん等の行為によって引き起こされた一切の不具合、不都合などにつきましては、株式会社ポケモン・任天堂株式会社では元の状態に戻すなどの対応はいたしかねますので、ご了承ください。

なお、株式会社ポケモンが開催しているゲームの大会では、参加者が通常プレイ以外の方法で手に入れたポケモンを使用した場合、発覚した時点で失格とし、今後開催される全ての大会への参加もお断りさせていただきます。

プレイヤーの皆様の育てた大切なポケモン、セーブデータを守るためにも、取扱説明書に従った正しい遊び方で『ポケットモンスター』シリーズをお楽しみいただきますよう、よろしくお願いいたします。

以上

Sources: http://www.pokecreator.com, and http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2013/06/130628_at01.html

On June 11th, 2013's Nintendo Direct, Satoru Iwata revealed that Pokémon X and Y has added a new Fairy-type (フェアリータイプ in Japanese) which is super effective against Dragon types. It was also revealed that Sylveon, Gardevoir, Jigglypuff and Marill are Fairy-type Pokémon. Sylveon can use the move Moonblast (ムーンフォース in Japanese), while Gardevoir can use the move Fairy Wind (ようせいのかぜ in Japanese). Pokémon X and Y will be released worldwide on October 12th, 2013. They are also working on a way to transfer Pokémon from the DS titles to X and Y.


Two new Pokémon were also revealed: Vivillon (ビビヨン Vivillon in Japanese) and Noivern (オンバーン Onvern in Japanese). The Bug and Flying-type Pokémon Vivillon uses its wings to scatter its scales or create a strong wind to attack. Vivillon is said to have a secret hidden in the colorful decorative pattern on its wings.

Noivern is extremely combative toward anything that wanders too close to it. It flies through even the darkest nights using ultrasonic waves it emits from its ears. This Pokémon loves fruit, and feeding it fruit will keep it calm. Noivern can use the move Boomburst (ばくおんぱ in Japanese).

Vivillon	Noivern
Bug/Flying	Flying/Dragon
Height: 3' 11" Weight: 37.5 lbs.	Height: 1' 08" Weight 13.2 lbs.

Pokémon-amie

A new feature called Pokémon-amie (ポケパルレ Poké-parler in Japanese) allows players to interact with their Pokémon. Players can pet them, feed them and make faces. Players can use Pokémon-Amie at any time to play with the Pokémon that are on their team. Players need to play with them over and over to learn their preferred way of being cared for. Treat them well to make them feel loved. Treat them badly and they may show their displeasure!

The more players interact with their Pokémon, the friendlier they will become. Friendly Pokémon may perform better in battle and maybe other good things will happen, too!

Pokémon X and Y - Trailer 2

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ziue9ePsnKM

The official Pokémon X and Y website also updated with more information. Below is the newly revealed information from the official website.

The All-New Fairy Type!

When the very first Pokémon games launched, there were 15 Pokémon types. Then Dark and Steel types made their debut with the arrival of Pokémon Gold Version and Pokémon Silver Version.


Now, more than 10 years later, a new chapter in Pokémon battling history is about to unfold with the Fairy type! You've already met the first Fairy-type Pokémon...Sylveon!

There are also Pokémon from previous Pokémon games that will be reclassified as Fairy-type Pokémon. They may look the same, but the strategies you'll choose and the way you use these Pokémon in battle will be unlike ever before!

Fairy Type Matchups

How Fairy-type Pokémon and moves will fit into the battle landscape has yet to be fully revealed. But it is known that Fairy-type moves are super effective against Dragon-type Pokémon! Until Pokémon X and Pokémon Y, Dragon-type Pokémon had only two weaknesses: Ice-type moves and Dragon-type moves. The new Fairy type changes the balance in a big way!

Source: http://www.pokemonxy.com/en-us/whats_new/

Press Release

BELLEVUE, WA—June 11, 2013—Kicking off exciting Pokémon activity at E3, the Electronic Entertainment Expo in Los Angeles, The Pokémon Company International and Nintendo announced today that the Pokémon X and Pokémon Y video games will launch worldwide on Saturday, October 12, 2013 exclusively for the Nintendo 3DS system. The simultaneous worldwide release of Pokémon X and Pokémon Y will allow new and veteran Pokémon fans around the globe the opportunity to battle and trade never-before-seen Pokémon and past favorites with each other immediately.

Also confirmed today is that the newly discovered Pokémon Sylveon is in fact a brand-new type: a Fairy-type Pokémon. The first new type to be introduced in a Pokémon video game in over a decade, Fairy-type Pokémon like Sylveon and their Fairy-type moves will be super effective against Dragon-type Pokémon! Prior to Pokémon X and Pokémon Y, only Dragon-type and Ice-type moves were super effective against Dragon-type Pokémon. Fairy-type Pokémon will include not only newly discovered Pokémon like Sylveon, but also Pokémon from past titles like Gardevoir, Marill, and Jigglypuff, which will be reclassified as Fairy-type Pokémon in Pokémon X and Pokémon Y. Fairy-type Pokémon, the 18th Pokémon type, will add a new dimension and strategy to battling in the new games.

More details about Sylveon, plus two never-before-seen Pokémon, have been revealed today:

· The Fairy-type Sylveon is an Intertwining Pokémon that can manipulate its ribbonlike feelers at will and can emit from them an aura that can calm people and other Pokémon. It often wraps these feelers around the arm of its Trainer as it walks behind him or her. Sylveon can learnMoonblast, a new Fairy-type move debuting in Pokémon X and Pokémon Y. Moonblast calls on the power of the moon to attack an opposing Pokémon. This move can be very powerful and also lowers the opposing Pokémon’s Attack stat.

· The Sound Wave Pokémon Noivern is a Flying- and Dragon-type Pokémon that is extremely combative and will attack anything that wanders too close to it. Flying through the dark night with ease, Noivern uses the ultrasonic waves it emits from its ears to attack. These waves are so strong they can reduce large boulders to small pebbles. A new Normal-type move in Pokémon X and Pokémon Y that perfectly suits Noivern isBoomburst. This move emits an explosive sound wave that attacks all surrounding Pokémon with the resulting energy. But beware—Boomburst will also strike any nearby allies, so consider the situation and your team’s types before using it!

· Pokémon X and Pokémon Y will introduce the new Bug- and Flying-type Pokémon Vivillon. It’s said there’s a secret behind the colorful decorative pattern on Vivillon’s wings, which it uses to scatter its scales or create a strong wind to attack. Vivillon can learn Struggle Bug, a Bug-type move that lowers the Special Attack of any opposing Pokémon it hits, so the move not only causes damage but also reduces the damage inflicted on Vivillon from certain moves during battle.

Pokémon X and Pokémon Y will also allow players to interact with their Pokémon in a whole new way with Pokémon-Amie. Playing and interacting with Pokémon that are in your team by using the Nintendo 3DS system’s Touch Screen will build a stronger bond with them. Building this special bond with your Pokémon in Pokémon-Amie will only help players in their future battles.

Seven Languages in One!

Players of Pokémon X and Pokémon Y will be able to select from seven different languages at the beginning of the game. In previous games in the main Pokémon series, players were limited to using just one language. Now you can play in English, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, French, German, or Italian! Once a player select a language, they won't be able to change languages again during gameplay.

Connect across the World with Player Search System (PSS)!

Pokémon X and Pokémon Y introduces a new way to connect and play with other Trainers at any time with the new Player Search System (PSS), which allows players to find other people playing Pokémon X and Pokémon Y! Players connect to other players nearby or around the world through the Internet. You can even communicate with players you've never had any contact with before. Player just need to tap on the icon and trading and battling can be initiated.

Horde Encounters

One of a players Pokémon must take on multiple foes at once now in the new Horde Encounters. Attacks that can hit multiple targets at once are important in battles like these now. Battles can be up to 5 on 1 now.

Sky Battles

Pokémon X and Pokémon Y now has dedicated aerial battles between Pokémon! Only Pokémon that can fly are eligible for Sky Battles.

E3 Roundtable

A special Nintendo Developer Roundtable for Pokémon X and Y took place on June 11th, 2013. Game Freak Director Junichi Masuda and The Pokémon Company International President Tsunekazu Ishihara were both in attendance. The event was live tweeted by the Official Pokémon Twitter account. One of the interesting tweets indicated there are over 800,000 Japanese characters in the game, which translates to 1.4 million words in English. Below are the new Pokémon that were revealed at this roundtable event.

Talonflame is an evolved form of the recently announced Fletchling, Talonflame is a Fire and Flying-type Pokémon that gains a whole new level of speed and firepower. It dives at foes, and then attacks with devastating kicks.

Clauncher is easily recognizable by the oversized claw on one of its arms. This useful claw can seize prey and shoot water at others as a projectile!

Disguised by its shape, Skrelp pretends to be a piece of seaweed. When prey gets too close, Skrelp bathes it in poison to keep it from struggling.

Clauncher	Skrelp	Talonflame
Water	Poison/Water	Fire/Flying
Height: 1' 08" Weight: 18.3 lbs.	Height: 1' 08" Weight 16.1 lbs.	Height: 3' 11" Weight: 54.0 lbs.

Nintendo’s Developer Roundtable at E3 - Press Release

POKÉMON VIDEO GAME DIRECTOR REVEALS NEW BATTLE SCENARIOS AND NEW WAYS TO CONNECT IN POKÉMON X AND POKÉMON Y

More Brand-New Pokémon Also Introduced at Nintendo’s Developer Roundtable at E3

BELLEVUE, WA—June 11, 2013—Junichi Masuda, Director at GAME FREAK inc., joined Tsunekazu Ishihara, President and CEO of The Pokémon Company, at Nintendo’s Developer Roundtable at E3 on Tuesday evening in Los Angeles to discuss Pokémon history and share new features debuting in the Pokémon X and Pokémon Y video games when they launch worldwide October 12, 2013 exclusively for the Nintendo 3DS system. Mr. Masuda revealed a new communication feature debuting in Pokémon X and Pokémon Y—Player Search System or PSS. He also showcased two new battle scenarios players will come across when exploring the Kalos region—Horde Encounters and Sky Battles. These new ways to battle will require Pokémon Trainers to plan accordingly and build a Pokémon party that can withstand a multitude of Pokémon or take on flying Pokémon high in the sky.

The PSS allows players to connect, battle, and trade with other players nearby and around the world. The PSS makes it easy to find other people playing Pokémon X or Pokémon Y near you or even on the other side of the world. When the new communication feature is on, the PSS alerts players when someone nearby is playing Pokémon X or Pokémon Y and gives you the option to battle or trade with them wirelessly. Players with a wireless Internet connection can also connect with Pokémon X and Pokémon Y players anywhere in the world via the PSS, making it easy to battle or trade with others close by or thousands of miles away.

When Pokémon like Houndour, Axew, Tauros, and Miltank appear en masse in the wild in Pokémon X and Pokémon Y, players will be facing a Horde Encounter. In past Pokémon titles, Pokémon battles have always involved the same number of Pokémon on both sides, like a regular one-on-one match or a Triple Battle. Horde Encounters take battling to a new, intense level that forces a player to battle against multiple wild Pokémon that attack all at once—with only a single Pokémon on the player’s side. Players will need to ensure their Pokémon has moves that can attack multiple Pokémon at once or they may quickly find themselves on the losing end of the battle.

Select Trainers you encounter in Pokémon X and Pokémon Y will challenge players to Sky Battles—fierce battles that take the action high above ground. While players traverse the Kalos region, Trainers standing high on cliffs or in other distant places will want to battle, but players can only participate if they have certain Pokémon in their party that can fly. The Sky Battle is a visually stunning battle scenario and an exciting new addition to Pokémon video games.

Never-before-seen Pokémon made their debut at Nintendo’s Developer Roundtable at E3:

An evolved form of the recently announced Fletchling, Talonflame, is a Fire- and Flying-type Pokémon that gains a whole new level of speed and firepower. Reaching speeds of up to 310 mph when diving for its prey, Talonflame can attack its foes with devastating kicks while embers spew from its body as it zooms through the sky. Talonflame knows Brave Bird, one of the strongest Flying-type moves. Use Brave Bird carefully, though, because the incredible strength of this move also does damage to the user.

The Water Gun Pokémon Clauncher uses its one oversized claw not only to seize prey but also to shoot condensed water at others as a projectile. This capability is so intense that it can crack a boulder! A Water-type Pokémon, Clauncher can also use its giant claw to crush opponents with the powerful Water-type move Crabhammer, which is more likely to land a critical hit. Critical hits against opposing Pokémon will do twice the usual damage.

Some would say that the Poison- and Water-type Pokémon Skrelp appears to be nothing more than a rotting piece of kelp, but don’t let its appearance fool you. Using its unique look to its benefit, Skrelp pretends to be a piece of seaweed, and when prey wander past it, Skrelp bathes them in poison so they can’t struggle when it attacks. Skrelp uses the Poison-type move Sludge Bomb, a move that can leave opposing Pokémon poisoned. A poisoned Pokémon will slowly take damage over the length of a battle.

It was also revealed that Pokémon X and Pokémon Y are the first Pokémon titles that allow players the choice to play the game in one of seven languages: English, Japanese, French, Italian, German, Korean, or Spanish.

Pokémon X and Pokémon Y will carry a suggested retail price of $39.99.

July Corocoro 2013

Images from the latest Corocoro magazine are also available which announced a lot more details about Pokémon X and Pokémon Y.

• Sana (サナ) - The character that follows the player in the forest early in the trailer
• Pansy (パンジー) - Will appear in the anime with a Gogoat and Helioptile on July 18th, 2013
• Viola (Biora ビオラ) is the first Gym Leader in Hakudan City (ハクダンシティ)
• Vivillon's pre-evolutions have been revealed as Kofukimushi (コフキムシ) and Kofuurai (コフーライ)
• Shishiko (シシコ) is a Lion Cub Pokémon. It is a Fire/Normal-type and can learn the move Battle Cry (おたけび). It is 0.6m in height and weighs 13.5kg.
• Furabebe (フラベベ) is the Lone Flower Pokémon. It is a Fairy-type and knows the move Fairy Wind (ようせいのかぜ). It is 0.1m in height and weighs 0.1kg.
• The starting town is called Asame Town (アサメタウン). Sana, Tieruno (チエルノ) and Toroba (トロバ) are all starting out at the same time.

The Pokémon TCG: Black & White Plasma Blast TCG expansion was released on August 14th, 2013. Pictures from this set have been added to an Imageboard thread.

Black & White Plasma Blast

The Pokémon TCG: Black & White—Plasma Blast expansion is in stores now! Challenges ring out, Pokémon duel, and the battle for Unova enters the next chapter in the Pokémon TCG: Black & White—Plasma Blast expansion! With Virizion-EX by your side, you must lead the counterattack against the failing forces of Team Plasma as they mount their last stand behind the twinned might of Team Plasma Dialga-EX and Palkia-EX! Victory is within your grasp, when suddenly you face your greatest test...the mighty and mysterious Genesect-EX takes the battlefield, supported by devastating ACE SPEC cards that give it additional attacks! Trainers, it’s time to break the ice!


Pokémon TCG: Black & White—Plasma Blast is the latest expansion to the Pokémon Trading Card Game franchise and is available in stores now, bringing over 100 new cards to collect and play.


Key Features of the Pokémon TCG: Black & White—Plasma Blast Expansion:

• Team Plasma cards—A unique blue border and Team Plasma shield adorn each Team Plasma card
• Six new Pokémon-EX cards and five full-art Pokémon-EX rare Ultra cards—New, powerful Pokémon-EX include Genesect-EX, Kyurem-EX, Palkia-EX, and Dialga-EX
• Four new ACE SPEC cards—Incredibly powerful Trainer cards. Only one ACE SPEC card is allowed in each player’s deck

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/black-white-plasma-blast

Black & White Plasma Blast Product Sheet

Unbroken, Unbowed, Undefeated - Unova Blasts Back! Challenges ring out, Pokémon duel, and the battle for Unova enters the next chapter in the Pokémon TCG: Black & White - Plasma Blast expansion! With Virizion EX by your side, you must lead the counterattack against the failing forces of Team Plasma as they mount their last stand behind the twinned might of Team Plasma Dialga EX and Palkia EX! Victory is within your grasp, when suddenly you face your greatest test...the mighty and mysterious Genesect EX takes the battlefield, supported by devastating ACE SPEC cards that give it additional attacks! Trainers, it’s time to break the ice!

• 4 powerful brand-new ACE SPEC Trainer cards!
• 11 new Pokémon EX including 5 full-card art Pokémon!
• Awesome all-new Team Plasma cards!
• Over 100 cards in all!

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity is now available for purchase in the United Kingdom and Europe. Below is the press release.

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity Available Today in Stores and to Download from the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo 3DS!

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM--(Marketwired - May 22, 2013) - Launching across Europe today, Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity for the Nintendo 3DS system is unlike other Pokémon games in many ways. You enter an amazing world populated only by Pokémon, where Pokémon speak, build towns, and go on incredible adventures. You play as a Pokémon, and most of your time will be spent in vast dungeons full of Pokémon! You will encounter many dangerous Pokémon, but there are many rewards to find and friends to make for dedicated explorers. Each dungeon is randomly created every time you enter, meaning you'll never take a trip through the same map twice!

All new to this Mystery Dungeon title is the Magnagate feature, which introduces a new way to discover amazing locations wherever you go. Magnagates are gates into dungeons that you'll find everywhere you look in the real world. Activate the "Discover a Magnagate!" function and point the Nintendo 3DS camera at any round object, and you might locate an entrance to a Mystery Dungeon. And in multiplayer mode, you can join up with people nearby who are also playing Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity to explore and battle through dungeons together.

To supplement the main adventure, additional dungeons are available for purchase as downloadable content. Until June 20th, the first of these dungeons, Poké Forest, will be available for free. Once you've acquired downloadable content, tap the DLC button on the main menu or visit the DLC Guide in Post Town to play these new dungeons.*

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity launched across Europe on May 17th. Available at retailers, and also for download at the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo 3DS.

*To download these dungeons, you'll need a Nintendo 3DS system that is connected to the Internet and a sufficient balance on your Nintendo eShop account. Your Nintendo eShop balance can be charged using a credit card or a Nintendo 3DS Prepaid Card. This downloadable content is optional-you don't need any additional content to complete your game.

VIZ Kids has announced that the popular manga series Pokémon Black and White, Pokémon Adventures Diamond and Pearl/Platinum and Pokémon Adventures: HeartGold and SoulSilver will launch in the British and Irish Markets.

Press Release

San Francisco, CA, May 20, 2013 – Viz Media, LLC (Viz Media) brings the fun and adventure of the popular POKÉMON manga (graphic novel) franchise to the United Kingdom and Ireland for the first time. Simon & Schuster U.K. is the official distributor of Viz Media titles in the United Kingdom and Ireland.

Several POKÉMON manga series are scheduled for release under the company's VIZ Kids imprint and kicks off with the U.K. debut of POKÉMON BLACK AND WHITE, now available. The series is rated ‘A’ for All Ages and will carry an RRP of £3.99. Viz Media plans to follow this title with the debut of POKÉMON ADVENTURES: DIAMOND AND PEARL/PLATINUM on June 6th and will launch the POKÉMON ADVENTURES: HEARTGOLD AND SOULSILVER series later this Autumn.

POKÉMON BLACK AND WHITE introduces readers to Pokémon Trainers Black and White! His entire life, Trainer Black has dreamed of winning the Pokémon League! Now he embarks on a journey to explore the Unova region and fill a Pokédex for Professor Juniper. Trainer White runs a thriving talent agency for performing Pokémon. She dreams of making her Tepig, Gigi, into a star! Together, Black and White continue on their journey...What surprising new Pokémon – and people – will they meet next?!

The POKÉMON BLACK AND WHITE manga series was written by Hidenori Kusaka, with artwork by Satoshi Yamamoto, and was inspired by the Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version video games. Pokémon is one of the most successful video game franchises of all time, having sold more than 236 million games worldwide to date.

“POKÉMON is a property that is universally loved by millions of readers of all ages around the world, and the forthcoming U.K. and Ireland launch of popular story arcs like POKÉMON BLACK AND WHITE, POKÉMON ADVENTURES: DIAMOND AND PEARL/PLATINUM, and POKÉMON ADVENTURES: HEARTGOLD AND SOULSILVER will bring the fun and exciting adventures of Pokémon manga to an awaiting audience in Britain and Ireland,” says Kevin Hamric, Viz Media Director of Publishing, Sales and Marketing. “Viz Media is committed to bringing more manga titles to the U.K. and Irish markets, and we look forward to announcing additional new releases in the very near future!”

The official Pokémon website has posted a lot of new information about the upcoming games Pokémon X and Y. Below are the details and the press release.

Helioptile	Fletchling	Pancham	Gogoat
Normal/Electric Type	Normal/Flying Type	Fighting Type	Grass Type
Spanish: Helioptile Italian: Helioptile French: Galvaran German: Eguana Japanese: エリキテル	Spanish: Fletchling Italian: Fletchling French: Passerouge German: Dartiri Japanese: ヤヤコマ	Spanish: Pancham Italian: Pancham French: Pandespiègle German: Pam-Pam Japanese: ヤンチャム	Spanish: Gogoat Italian: Gogoat French: Chevroum German: Chevrumm Japanese: ゴーゴート

The Kalos Region

Your adventure in Pokémon X and Pokémon Y takes place in the Kalos region, home to beautiful skies and forests! The Kalos region is full of interesting places to visit and explore! The mysterious Kalos region is shaped intriguingly like a star.

Lumiose City

The central city of the Kalos region is Lumiose City, a thriving metropolis filled with customers checking out its variety of shops. Many roads extend from the iconic tower at the city's center.

Characters

Humans and Pokémon peacefully coexist in the world of Pokémon. In addition to playing as a human hero, you'll meet many other folks. Some of them will help you on adventure, while many others will stand in your way!

Hero and Heroine

Before your adventure begins, you will first select whether you want to play as a male or female hero. Your adventure will be largely the same no matter what your choice.

Box Art

Trailer Video

THE KALOS REGION AND MORE NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN POKÉMON FROM POKÉMON X AND POKÉMON Y INTRODUCED

Four Brand-New Pokémon, the New Region, and Official Package Art Revealed for the First Time - BELLEVUE, Wash.—May 14, 2013—When Pokémon fans begin their thrilling 3D adventure in Pokémon X or Pokémon Y this October, they will be transported into an entirely new region called Kalos. A mysterious place that is shaped like a star, Kalos is a region where players will encounter beautiful forests, thriving cities, and many never-before-seen Pokémon. The central city of this breathtaking region is Lumiose City, a metropolis featuring a tower that is set to become an iconic structure in Pokémon X and Pokémon Y.

While exploring the Kalos region, Trainers will encounter many new Pokémon that they can battle, catch, and add to their Pokédex. A Trainer is only as good as the Pokémon he or she befriends. Seven new Pokémon debuting in Pokémon X and Pokémon Y were introduced earlier this year—and today, four additional Pokémon are being revealed for the first time. These Pokémon add to the more than 640 Pokémon that have been encountered in previous games.

The cowardly Pokémon Helioptile, a Normal- and Electric-type Pokémon, can generate enough electricity through sunbathing to power machinery. But wise Trainers won’t be deterred by Helioptile’s lack of bravery. It knows Parabolic Charge, a brand-new move where Helioptile attacks everything around it. Helioptile's HP is restored by half the damage taken by those hit.

Fletchling, a Normal- and Flying-type Pokémon, sings with a beautiful chirp that is sure to delight any Trainer. Although it is known to be very friendly, Fletchling will suddenly unleash relentless attacks once it’s in battle. For example, when it uses its Fire-type move Flame Charge in battle, in addition to doing damage, Fletchling’s Speed increases every time.

With a leaf always in its mouth and an intimidating glare that is rarely effective, Fighting-type Pokémon Pancham shows its playful side when it lets out a little smile when its head is pat. Pancham can learn a brand-new move, Parting Shot, which not only lowers an opponent’s Attack and Special Attack, but also allows Pancham to switch out for another Pokémon in a Trainer’s party during battle.

Pokémon X and Pokémon Y introduce a new method of transportation—riding the brand-new Pokémon, Gogoat. This large Grass-type Pokémon is a reliable way to travel certain parts of Lumiose City. In battle, it can use Horn Leech to recover HP equal to half the damage dealt by this move.

These brand-new Pokémon and others caught in the Kalos region will be added to a player’s Pokédex that, for the first time, will be divided into three unique areas within the region. There is much to explore in the Kalos region, and many Pokémon to encounter when Pokémon X and Pokémon Y debut worldwide this October. Stay tuned for more details in the coming months!

Sources: http://www.pokemonxy.com/en-us/story/ and http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=38836