TV Tokyo has released a special press release for its 50th Anniversary that is completely dedicated to the Pocket Monsters franchise. The press release highlight 3 new Pocket Monsters related shows that will be airing on the television station in October of 2013.

1. Pocket Monsters THE ORIGIN (ポケットモンスター THE ORIGIN) will air on October 2nd, 2013 from 7pm until 8:49pm. The anime special is to commemorate the upcoming Pocket Monstrs X and Y games, and is aimed at fans both fans currently playing the games, and adult fans who played back in the early days of the franchise when Pocket Monsters Red and Green were released.

2. Pocket Monsters is celebrating its 16th year with the 5th animated series called Pocket Monsters XY (ポケットモンスター Ｘ Ｙ). The series once again features Satoshi and Pikachu on a new journey. The series will air on Thursdays at 7pm.

3. As a tie-in to the upcoming release of Pocket Monsters X and Pocket Monsters Y, TV Tokyo is ending their Pokémon variety show Pokémon Smash, relaunching it as Pokémon Get TV (ポケモンゲット☆TV). Details on the new show are still vague, but like Pokémon Smash, it will be a 1 hour Pokémon-themed variety show running Sunday mornings at 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM. Pokémon Smash host Shoko Nakagawa is confirmed to stay on as a new host, and will be joined by actor and TV personality Yukito Nishii and the popular comedian duo Taka and Toshi. Details on whether TIM and Robert will stay on after Pokémon Smash are still unclear. Pokémon Get TV will premiere October 6th, 2013

Japanese Press Release

放送開始から満 16 年を迎えたアニメ「ポケットモンスター」が 3 年ぶりにモデルチェンジします。このアニメ新シリーズのキックオフをはじめ、テレビ東京の開局 50 周年キャンペーンに合わせて様々な特別企画を展開します。

① 『ポケットモンスター ジ・オリジン』放送！ 10 月 2 日（水）よる 7 時～8 時 49 分放送 ポケモンのすべての原点である 1996年に発売されたゲームボーイソフト「ポケットモンスター 赤・緑」をアニメ化。当時ゲームを楽しんでいた子供達も今や、大人になっていますが、そうした大人の皆さんにも楽しんでいただける作品になっています。

② アニメ新シリーズ「ポケットモンスター Ｘ Ｙエックスワイ」スタート！10月17日（木）よる7時～毎週木曜日よる 7 時から放送中のレギュラー番組では、3 年ぶりの新シリーズ「ポケットモンスター Ｘ Ｙエックスワイ』が 10 月 17 日から始まります。この作品は、テレビアニメシリーズ第 5 弾となり、サトシとピカチュウの新たな旅を描きます。

③ ポケモンゲット☆TV」 スタート！10月6日（日）～ あさ7時30分～毎週日曜日、あさ 7 時 30 分から放送のポケモン情報番組が内容を新たにスタート！タカアンドトシや、ポケモンが大好きな中川翔子さん、若手俳優・西井幸人（ゆきと）さんらがレギュラー出演いたします。『ポケットモンスター』は開局 50 周年特別企画として、来年度も様々な施策を実施予定！

Source: Official press release

The titles for the English dub versions of Movie 16 and the new anime series were announced by The Pokémon Company today. Below are the full details and the press release.

Tune in to Cartoon Network on October 19th to watch Pokémon the Movie: Genesect and the Legend Awakened!

This fall, Ash, Pikachu, and friends go on their latest cinematic adventure in Pokémon the Movie: Genesect and the Legend Awakened! The movie centers on a group of Genesect who are running rampant in a bustling city and have attracted the attention of the Legendary Pokémon Mewtwo. But when these Pokémon turn on each other, our heroes must stop them all before they destroy the city!

Airing alongside Pokémon the Movie: Genesect and the Legend Awakened on October 19th is a sneak preview of the upcoming Pokémon TV season! Get a glimpse at Ash’s new adventures in the Kalos region and some of the amazing Pokémon he and his friends will encounter.

Source: http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/anim_movie16_announce-2013-09-09/

Press Release

Special Pokémon Movie and Pokémon the Series: XY Sneak Peek Event - Kick Off the Next Generation of Pokémon Animation on Cartoon Network

BELLEVUE, WA—Sept. 9, 2013—In celebration of the October 12th worldwide release of Pokémon X and Pokémon Y video games for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems, Cartoon Network will host a special Pokémon animation event on Saturday, October 19th. Pokémon fans in the U.S. can catch the debut of Pokémon the Movie: Genesect and the Legend Awakened, starring the extremely powerful Red Genesect and Mega Mewtwo, followed by a sneak peek of the newest season of the Pokémon animated series, Pokémon the Series: XY. The brand-new season is set in the world introduced in Pokémon X and Pokémon Y and features Pokémon making their animation debut like Chespin, Fennekin, and Froakie. The event begins with an encore presentation of Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem vs. the Sword of Justice on Cartoon Network.

Tune in to Cartoon Network on October 19th to watch the debut of Pokémon the Movie: Genesect and the Legend Awakened. Five Genesect have invaded the big city and threaten its power supply, attracting the attention of the Legendary Pokémon Mewtwo, whose motives are unknown. Ash, Pikachu, and friends must come to the rescue when the Genesect’s powerful leader, Red Genesect, confronts Mewtwo! The movie features the Mega-Evolved form of Mewtwo, Mega Mewtwo, which appears for the first time in Pokémon X and Pokémon Y. Fans can also battle with Red Genesect when the Pokémon Trading Card Game: Red Genesect Collection arrives at retail stores nationwide on September 25th. This new Pokémon TCG collection includes a Red Genesect theme deck, a limited edition collector’s pin, and more.

Beginning October 12th, the same day Pokémon X and Pokémon Y video games launch worldwide, some exciting new Pokémon and characters from Pokémon X and Pokémon Y will be introduced in the current season of the Pokémon animated series on Cartoon Network, Pokémon: BW Adventures in Unova and Beyond. Alexa, Gogoat, Helioptile, and Noivern join Ash and friends as they continue to explore the Decolore Islands on their way back to the Kanto region.

Following is the lineup for the Pokémon animation event on Cartoon Network, October 19th, 2013:

• Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem vs. the Sword of Justice
• Pokémon the Movie: Genesect and the Legend Awakened (Watch the trailer now at Pokémon.com/TV or on the Pokémon TV app for iOS and Android devices)
• Two-episode sneak peek of Pokémon the Series: XY

Trailer

The official Japanese Pokémon Global Link website has announced that they are delaying the debut of the first Video Game tournament for Pokémon X and Y due to Pokémon game manipulation. They apologize for the delay and plan to hold the first tournament around New Years. To participate in the X and Y Test Competition, players must have participated and ranked in the recent 2013 Global Showdown. It was announced as a result of the test done during the 2013 Global Showdown, 1,558 participants were banned for using hacked Pokémon. The hope of the upcoming X and Y test is to strengthen the security checks so that everyone that participates in the X and Y tournaments can do so fairly.

『ポケットモンスター X･Y』インターネットテスト大会についてのご報告

いつも「ポケモングローバルリンク」をお楽しみいただき、ありがとうございます。

先日公開させていただきました、Wi-Fi大会「2013 Global Showdown」のランキングと、発表時に合わせてご報告させていただきました、不正な方法で作られたポケモンの利用に関する対応措置について、ユーザーのみなさまよりご意見をいただきました。不正な行為で作られたポケモンと知らずに交換等で受け取り、本大会にて使用された方もいらっしゃったかと思います。

株式会社ポケモンでは、不正にデータ操作をしたり、作り方を広めたり、また不正なポケモンと分かっていながら使用することなどを断じて認めておりませんが、知らないまま使用された方につきましては、事前に回避方法の提示もなく、また事前の告知も無かった措置のため、悲しい思いをさせてしまったことをお詫び申し上げます。

今回のご報告は、後日開催予定の『ポケットモンスター X・Y』のインターネットテスト大会の開催についてのご案内です。

同テスト大会の参加権利を『2013 Global Showdown』でのランキングにランクインされたメンバーの方にご提供させていただくことを、事前より告知しておりましたが、別途、一定数の参加者を後日追加募集させていただきます。

こちらの参加者募集については、『ポケットモンスター X・Y』からはじめてポケモンのゲームに触れた方も含め、広くユーザーの皆様の応募が可能となる予定です。

また、今回の『2013 Global Showdown』にてランキング対象外となった方にも、ご応募いただけるようにさせていただきます。

※ランキング対象外となった理由（通信対戦時の切断行為、不正なポケモンの取扱い等）に関わらず応募可能です。

同テスト大会の開催ですが、当初年内とご案内しておりましたが、現在、開催準備の都合により年末年始頃の開催を予定しております。お待たせしてしまい、申し訳ありませんが、今回の参加者の追加募集も含めて、詳細が決定次第、ポケモングローバルリンク、ならびにポケットモンスターオフィシャルサイト等での告知をさせていただきますので、しばらくお待ちください。

引き続き、皆様が安心してご参加いただける健全なポケモンバトルの環境づくりに取り組んでまいりますので、よろしくお願い申し上げます。

Source: http://ja.pokemon-gl.com/#/information/779

The XY Kalos Starter Set Deluxe Decks will be 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. Also revealed was the next TCG expansion: Pokémon TCG: Black and White — Legendary Treasures which will be released on November 8th, 2013 as well.

XY Kalos Starter Set Deluxe Deck

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!

Pokémon TCG: Black and White — Legendary Treasures

Legends lost are recovered, buried treasures are found, and in the Pokémon TCG: Black and White — Legendary Treasures expansion, Pokémon as you’ve never seen them will dazzle you! Discover new Pokémon-EX, as well as the return of mighty champions. Find new Trainer cards to revolutionize your battle strategy! Command your forces and drive onward to victory! Locate the scattered jewels of the Radiant Collection! And, above all, hunt for the golden glimmers that signify an amazing find…

Source: http://www.bantertoys.com.au/categories/brands/pokemon/pokemon-tcg-black-white-legendary-treasures-booster

The Pokémon Company International announced some major changes to the Play! Pokémon Program for the 2014 season. One of the changes includes a tournament entry fee which players of the Pokémon TCG Masters Division will have to pay in order to enter Premier Events. Below are the full details of the changes.

Play! Pokémon Program - 2014 Updates - Press Release

Exciting changes are coming to the Play! Pokémon program. Check out what you can look forward to throughout the 2014 season.

Battle Road Tournaments

New for the 2014 season, Pokémon TCG Battle Road tournaments will now be associated with Pokémon League locations worldwide, and will now be called League Challenges. Active Pokémon Leagues with a Tournament Organizer on staff will have the opportunity to run a League Challenge tournament at the end of each League season. League Challenge Championship Points awards and Best Finish Limits will not be affected.

This change will give more players an opportunity to test their mettle in a Premier Event, as well as give players more opportunities and flexibility to participate in League Challenge tournaments year-round.

League Challenge tournaments will continue to feature Swiss-only play with no top cut. Organizers of League Challenge tournaments will have the option to run best-of-three or single-game Swiss rounds.

Swiss Match Play and Single-Elimination Changes

Beginning in 2014, Play! Pokémon TCG Championship Events above the City Championships level will begin using best-of-three match play in Swiss rounds. Best-of-three Swiss rounds will have a time limit of 50 minutes plus three turns. As we make this move to match play, this also means that ties will be reintroduced into Pokémon TCG tournaments. Be sure to check the updated Tournament Rules documents for details.

Championship events will now also have a maximum top cut of eight players (Top 8). Some larger Premier Events will feature two-day splits, in which players with the top records from the first day’s Swiss rounds move on to play a second day of Swiss rounds prior to the Top 8 playoffs.

Pokémon Video Game Championship Series

Stay tuned for announcements following the release of Pokémon X and Pokémon Y on October 12th, 2013, for additional rules, format, and information regarding Pokémon video game tournaments. The Pokémon Autumn Regional Championships will be the final tournaments featuring Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 before transitioning to Pokémon X and Pokémon Y.

Tournament Entry Fees

Beginning in the 2014 tournament season, Pokémon TCG Masters Division players will pay for entry into Premier Events. Fees charged for entry will be determined by the event organizer and will be included in each tournament listing well in advance of the event. Junior and Senior Division players will still pay no entry fees for Premier Events (aside from Prerelease tournaments).

Players in Pokémon video game tournaments will continue to pay no entry fees.

Changes to Tournament Prize Structure

Play! Pokémon will be increasing prize support in the TCG Masters Division to coincide with the change to entry fees. Masters Division booster pack prizes will be increased at City Championships level and above, and prizes will be given to more players lower in the finish order. Four additional World Championships Travel Awards will also be added to the U.S. National Championships Masters Division. On top of that, Tournament Organizers may choose to award additional prizes to one or more age divisions. Be sure to check the tournament listings for details!

Also new for 2014, U.S. National Championships Travel Awards and Travel Stipends will now be awarded to the top TCG performers in the season’s Championship Point rankings. Travel Awards and Travel Stipends will be awarded as follows, based on Championship Point rankings at the end of Spring Regionals:

1st–16th: Travel Award and a $300 Travel Stipend

17th–30th: $750 Travel Stipend

31st–60th: $500 Travel Stipend

61st–100th: $300 Travel Stipend

Pokémon video game players will also earn U.S. National Championships Travel Awards and Travel Stipends based on their season’s Championship Point rankings at the end of the Spring Regional Championships. Pokémon video game Travel Awards and Travel Stipends are as follows:

1st–16th: Travel Award and $300 Travel Stipend

17th–32nd: $700 Travel Stipend

33rd–64th: $350 Travel Stipend

In addition, the 1st-place finisher in each video game division at each Regional Championships will win a Nintendo 3DS handheld system. Championship Points will also determine which players earn video game Travel Awards to the 2014 Pokémon World Championships. View the Video Game Championship Points page for more details.

Championship Points earned at the 2013 World Championships will not be factored into the rankings until after the U.S. National Championships.

Player Rewards Program

The Player Rewards Program will be discontinued in the 2014 season. We will be reallocating the funds from the Rewards Program into other Play! Pokémon programs throughout the year. Player Rewards for the 2013 season will be shipped out in the 4th quarter of 2013 to all eligible players.

Professor Program

All Tournament Organizer, League Organizer, and Judge roles will now be part of our new Professor Program. Professors will be ranked based on their tenure, activity throughout the year, and the exams they choose to take. Professor ranks will determine the rewards that can be earned and the opportunity provided to staff larger events, and will eventually dictate the prize support available for the events that they help organize and run.

Source: http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/op_2014_season_update-2013-08-21/

Nintendo has revealed that the Nintendo Experience Tour will host the demo's for Pokémon X and Pokémon Y. The demo will be localized and is the same as the one that was available at the Pokémon Game Show and Gamescom.

Press Release

Check out the Nintendo Experience at a mall near you

Get ready to go hands-on with Wii U™ and Nintendo 3DS™ systems and the hottest new games during the Nintendo Experience, coming to 12 different Simon Mall locations from Aug. 31–Nov. 3, 2013.

You’ll get to try out all the cool features of both systems and play the latest games from Nintendo—just in time to create your holiday wish-list.

Be the first of your friends to try games like Pokémon™ X and Pokémon Y for Nintendo 3DS (available after October 12) or The Legend of Zelda™: The Wind Waker HD for Wii U (available after launch in October 2013).

Nintendo Experience Tour - Locations

Detroit - Briarwood Mall | Macy’s Corridor - August 31st/September 1st, 2013
Indianapolis - Castleton Square | Center Court - September 8th/9th, 2013
Chicago Orland Square | Upper Caron's Court - September 14th, 2013
Chicago - Woodfield Mall | Grand Court - September 15th, 2013
Milwaukee - Southridge Mall | Center Court - September 21st/22nd, 2013
Minnesota - Southdale Center | Center Court - September 25th, 2013
Kansas City - Independence Center | Lower Level Dilliard's Court - September 28th/29th, 2013
Tulsa - Woodland Hills Mall | Dilliard's Court - October 2nd, 2013
Dallas - Grapevine Mills | Entry 2 - October 5th/6th, 2013
Houston - Houston Galleria | Galleria IV in front of Adidas - October 12th/13th, 2013
Denver - Colorado Mills | Food Court - October 16th, 2013
Tempe - Arizona Mills | Food Court or Saks Court - October 19th/20th, 2013
San Francisco - Great Mall | Grand Court - October 26th, 2013
San Francisco - Stroneridge Shopping Center | Grand Court - October 27th, 2013
Los Angeles - Brea Mall | Lower Level Center Court - November 2nd, 2013
Los Angeles Del Amo Fashion Center | Lower Level JoAnn's Court November 3rd, 2013

Source: http://www.nintendo.com/events/tour

Nintendo announced a new handheld system called the Nintendo 2DS which launches October 12th, 2013 the same day as Pokémon X and Pokémon Y.

Comparison Chart - Nintendo 2DS

NINTENDO ANNOUNCES LOWER WII U PRICE, ZELDA WII U BUNDLE AND NEW NINTENDO 2DS PORTABLE

Top Nintendo Video Games Get Launch Dates Through the End of 2013

REDMOND, Wash., Aug. 28, 2013 – Nintendo outlined a campaign that will offer consumers unprecedented levels of value and variety this holiday season. That proposition includes:

• A $50 price drop for the Wii U Deluxe Set to a new suggested retail price of just $299.99, effective on Sept. 20.

• A limited-edition Wii U bundle featuring The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD launching on Sept. 20.

• The introduction of Nintendo 2DS, an entry-level dedicated portable gaming system that plays all Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo DS games in 2D. Nintendo 2DS launches Oct. 12, the same day as Pokémon X and Pokémon Y, at a suggested retail price of $129.99.

• Dates for an outstanding lineup of Q4 video games for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U.

The announcements demonstrate Nintendo's aggressive approach to providing new games and experiences available only on Nintendo platforms for all types of people this holiday season. Nintendo announced these items at the GameStop Managers Show in Las Vegas.

"Nintendo has one of the strongest and most diverse video game lineups in our history," said Reggie Fils-Aime, Nintendo of America's president and COO. "Today we're making those unique Nintendo experiences more accessible and affordable. However you play and whatever you play, Nintendo has you covered."

Nintendo 2DS

The newest member of the Nintendo 3DS family is designed specifically for anyone looking for a more affordable entry point into the world of Nintendo hand-held video games. Nintendo 2DS will be available in Red or Blue on Oct. 12 at a suggested retail price of $129.99.

Nintendo 2DS plays the entire library of packaged and downloadable games for Nintendo 3DS only in 2D. The system features a distinctive fixed, slate-type form factor, and optional carrying cases will be available in Red or Blue at launch at a suggested retail price of $12.99. Nintendo 2DS maintains many of the same hardware features as Nintendo 3DS: dual screens, game-play controls and touch-screen features. The system also has backward compatibility with the existing library of more than 2,000 Nintendo DS games, as well as access to wireless connectivity features like multiplayer online game play, fun Nintendo Video content and great digitally delivered games in the Nintendo eShop. To view a video of Nintendo 2DS, visit http://youtu.be/sAExBTWIp3M.

People eager to test drive the new system will have the chance beginning in October, when Nintendo 2DS joins a sampling tour in conjunction with Simon Malls that visits several different markets before it wraps up on Nov. 3. For more information about the tour, visit http://www.nintendo.com.

New Suggested Retail Price - Wii U Deluxe Set

Starting Sept. 20, the Deluxe version of Nintendo's Wii U system will be reduced in price by $50, to a new suggested retail price of just $299.99. The new price makes Wii U an even greater value, particularly with the strong lineup of Wii U games available and on the way for the system in 2013. These include Pikmin 3, The Wonderful 101, EarthBound, New Super Luigi U, The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD, Super Mario 3D World and Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze.

Nintendo 2DS Trailer

Source: http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=40332

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


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

Distribution Locations

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

Press Release

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Press Release

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


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


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

Brand-New Method of Pokémon Training: Super Training!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Introducing Gym Leader Korrina

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

September 2013 Corocoro

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

Trailer

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