Nintendo Canada has announced the Shiny Gengar distribution and the Hoenn Region Poster Giveaway. Full details are in the press release.

Get a Shiny Gengar from October 13-26!

Gengar is as ready for a fight as it is for a fright. By picking up a special code card at participating EB Games locations in Canada, you can add this sinister Pokémon to your Pokémon X or Pokémon Y game. This Gengar is a Shiny Pokémon, meaning it's a different color from most Gengar you will meet.

But it gets even better! This Gengar arrives holding a Gengarite, the Mega Stone that allows it to become Mega Gengar during battle. When it does so, this Shiny Pokémon dramatically becomes bright white! It also gets some stat increases, and its Ability becomes Shadow Tag, which prevents foes from fleeing or switching out in battle.

You'll be able to get the code card at participating EB Games locations between October 13 and October 26, so be sure to pick one up!

Get a Spooky Pumpkaboo during the month of October!

Celebrate the Halloween season with Pumpkaboo! You can get this special Ghost- and Grass-type Pokémon via Nintendo Network distribution during the month of October. This Super Size Pumpkaboo comes with moves that fit the Halloween theme, including Trick-or-Treat and Scary Face. Plus, it's holding a Rocky Helmet, which can cause damage to its attacker!

When traded, this Pokémon evolves into Super Size Gourgeist, which is the Pokémon you need to compete in the Trick-or-Treat Friendly. Trade Pumpkaboo with a friend so you're both ready to compete!

Pumpkaboo is available via Nintendo Network for your Pokémon X or Pokémon Y game from October 1 through October 31. Don’t miss this opportunity to get a special Pumpkaboo and have a happy Halloween!

Hoenn Region Poster Giveaway

Get an exclusive poster of the Hoenn Region when you pre-order and pick up your copy of either Pokémon Omega Ruby or Pokémon Alpha Sapphire at the following retailers: EB Games, Videotron

You can also pick up the Hoenn Region Poster at Toys R Us when you pick up your copy of Pokémon Omega Ruby or Pokémon Alpha Sapphire from November 21-28!

Available while quantities last

Source: http://www.nintendo.com/en_CA/whatsnew/detail/bmZxLqx4zbig2X1uHI-DkUlEwTiQcFZt

The first Pokémon Day to be held in Singapore will take place at Jalan Besar Stadium on Friday, October 24th, 2014. There will be tons of fun filled activities for Pokémon fans to enjoy. Tickets are required to enter the event but people can get a free complimentary ticket before October 24th, 2014 through tixee who is the ticketing partner for Pokémon Day. The event is being held in conjunction with S League’s 25th leg, which features a match between Albirex Niigata Singapore and Home United FC. Pokémon Day is being sponsored by Nintendo distributor Maxsoft.

Event highlights:

• Shiny Gengar with Mega Stone Distribution for Pokémon X/Y (limited to 3000 only)
• FREE Pokémon merchandise giveaway
• Pikachu's appearance at the opening ceremony before the start of the football match (7.20pm)
• Photo shooting session with Pikachu during the half-time
• Sales of Pokémon Center exclusive merchandise

Pokémon Day - Singapore - Poster

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/801982456519756/permalink/801988273185841/

Pumpkaboo will be distributed via the Nintendo Network to players of Pokémon X or Pokémon Y from October 1st, 2014 until October 31st, 2014. Players are suggested to get this Pumpkaboo and evolve it into Gourgeist which is required for the Trick-or-Treat Friendly Online Competition. It knows the following moves: Trick-or-Treat, Astonish, Scary Face and Shadow Sneak.

Celebrate the Season with a Spooky Pumpkaboo!

Get Pumpkaboo and be ready for the Trick-or-Treat Friendly Online Competition!

Get in the Halloween spirit with Pumpkaboo! You can get this special Ghost- and Grass-type Pokémon via Nintendo Network distribution during the month of October. This Super Size Pumpkaboo comes with moves perfect for Halloween, including Trick-or-Treat and Scary Face. Plus, it’s holding a Rocky Helmet, which can cause damage to its attacker!

When traded, this Pokémon evolves into Super Size Gourgeist, which is the Pokémon you need to compete in the Trick-or-Treat Friendly. Trade Pumpkaboo with a friend so you’re both ready to compete!

Pumpkaboo is available via Nintendo Network for your Pokémon X or Pokémon Y game from October 1 through October 31. Don’t miss this opportunity to get a special Pumpkaboo and have a happy Halloween!

Source: http://3ds.pokemon-gl.com/information/5f10de29-8dd4-40e1-91dd-876d36681b60

Trick or treat the Pokémon way with Super Size Pumpkaboo arriving for Pokémon X and Pokémon Y this October

This October, The Pokémon Company International will make a special Super Size Pumpkaboo available to players across Europe via Nintendo Network.

This distribution will allow players to easily qualify for the Trick-or-Treat Friendly Online Competition. To qualify, every participant’s Battle Box must include a Super Size Gourgeist. The easiest way to find this Gourgeist is to get a Super Size Pumpkaboo for your Pokémon X or Pokémon Y game, and then trade it to have it evolve into the battle-ready Gourgeist!

Even non-competitors can get in the Halloween spirit with Pumpkaboo! This Super Size Pumpkaboo comes with moves perfect for Halloween, including Trick-or-Treat and Scary Face. Plus, it’s holding a Rocky Helmet, which can cause damage to its attacker!

Pumpkaboo, the Pumpkin Pokémon, comes in four sizes, each featuring different stats for players to take advantage of. Super Size Pumpkaboo typically possess a larger HP stat than their smaller counterparts, making them more durable during Pokémon Battles. Even more bone-chilling than that, Pumpkaboo and Gourgeist are the only known Pokémon that can learn the move Trick-or-Treat, which can add an eerie element to any encounter by adding the Ghost type to opponents!

The official Pokémon Tretta website has revealed that a Rotom will be distributed to players of Pokémon X and Y. While playing Pokémon Tretta Set 3, people can use the StreetPass function on their Nintendo 3DS to lure out the Rotom that has climbed into the Tretta machine. Once players have used StreetPass to build up enough electric power, they'll be given a Rotom from the Tretta Machine to their copy of Pokémon X or Y via local WiFi Mystery Gift. Having the games Pokémon X and Y, The Thieves and the 1000 Pokémon and Pokémon Battle Trozei installed on the players Nintendo 3DS can help fill the gauge up faster. Rotom will be available from October 15th, 2014 for the entire duration of Set 3.

The Rotom that is being distributed is: Level 10, has the OT Tretta (トレッタ), has the ability Levitate, is stored in a Cherish Ball and knows the moves: Shock Wave, Astonish, Trick and Thunder Wave.


Source: http://www.pokemontretta.com/event/e140912_1/index.html

The Pokémon Tretta Set 3: Search for the Ultimate Partners!

The Pokémon Tretta Set 3: Search for the Ultimate Partners! (ザ・ポケモントレッタ 03弾 さがせ！さいきょうのなかま) will be available in Japanese arcades starting on September 25th, 2014. The Legend class Dialga appears as well as the Master class Lizardon and Bangiras who can Mega Evolve. The Combo mark returns with the Meowstic Tretta's and it allows players to use two specific Pokémon together to perform a combo attack.


Source: http://www.pokemontretta.com/tretta/t12/index.html

Nintendo Europe has announced that Shiny Gengar and Diancie will distribute the Pokémon throughout Europe. GAME in the United Kingdom will distribute Shiny Gengar from October 15th, 2014 until November 5th, 2014 and then Diancie for Pokémon X or Pokémon Y from November 6th, 2014 through to November 28th, 2014. They will also be distributed at the same time in France, Germany, Spain, Belgium, The Netherlands and Italy.

Pokémon TCG: XY Phantom Forces

Pokémon TCG: XY Phantom Forces will be released on November 5th, 2014 and three cards from the set have been revealed. Click on each one for more details on the card.

Burning Winds and Bolt Twister - Theme Decks

Burning Winds: Carry a fiery storm under your wings with the Burning Winds theme deck! Let Talonflame light up the sky with Jet Shoot, while Venomoth stirs up a Dizzying Wind to keep a foe guessing—and with Yanmega’s Windfall to refill your hand, you can fly the unfriendly skies with ease. Add in Pyroar’s Flare Command and Loudred’s Energy Press to turn your opponent’s resources in your favor, and total air superiority could be yours!

Bolt Twister: Lightning and water make a dangerous combination—for your opponents! Galvantula can spin a bright Electroweb, while Heliolisk powers up its Parabolic Spark. At the same time, Kingler can drop the big Crabhammer, and Feraligatr’s Hyper Whirlpool is ready to pull the foe under. To maximize your odds, Frillish and Jellicent confuse and befuddle opposing Pokémon—sometimes the path to victory takes a few twists and turns, and sometimes you can bolt to the top!

Two Pokémon Character Distribution Treats, Shiny Gengar and Diancie, Are Coming to GAME this Autumn

Get Shiny Gengar holding a Gengarite Mega Stone and Mythical Pokémon Diancie for the Pokémon X and Pokémon Y video games. Gengar- EX , Mega Gengar- EX , and Diancie make their debut in Pokémon TCG: XY—Phantom Forces on November 5.

LONDON, UK—September 9, 2014—The Pokémon Company International today revealed that from October 15 until November 5, 2014, Pokémon X and Pokémon Y video game players in the United Kingdom can get a special Shiny Gengar holding a Gengarite Mega Stone via a special code distribution at any GAME store. Players can Mega Evolve this Shiny Gengar into Shiny Mega Gengar during battles. Also as an early Halloween treat from Pokémon, fans can purchase a Pokémon TCG: Gengar Spirit Link 2-Pack at selected GAME stores while stocks last beginning on October 15, 2014. Each Pokémon TCG: Gengar Spirit Link 2-Pack includes two 10-card booster packs from the Pokémon TCG: XY—Furious Fists expansion, as well as the Gengar Spirit Link Pokémon Trainer card which debuts in the Pokémon TCG: XY—Phantom Forces expansion, launching on November 5, 2014.

Additionally, players can get the long-awaited Mythical Pokémon Diancie for Pokémon X or Pokémon Y at any GAME store from November 6 through to November 28, 2014. Once players receive Diancie via a special code printed on a receipt in store (no purchase necessary), they can transfer it into Pokémon Omega Ruby or Pokémon Alpha Sapphire when the video games launch November 28, 2014 for Nintendo 3DS and 2DS systems. After obtaining the Diancite Mega Stone in the new games, players can Mega Evolve Diancie into Mega Diancie during battles. When players pick up the Shiny Gengar and Diancie distribution code at GAME they can also pre-order Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire and receive one of two legendary Pokémon figurines, Primal Groudon or Primal Kyogre!

Both character distributions precede the launch of the Pokémon TCG: XY—Phantom Forces expansion on November 5, when Gengar-EX, Mega Gengar-EX, and Diancie make their Pokémon TCG debut.

Key features of Pokémon TCG: XY – Phantom Forces include:

• Two new Mega Pokémon-EX cards— the expansion features the incredibly powerful Mega Gengar-EX and Mega Manectric-EX.
• Seven new Pokémon-EX cards and four new full-art Pokémon-EX Rare Ultra cards—New Pokémon-EX cards include Gengar-EX, Manectric-EX, Malamar-EX, Florges-EX, Dialga-EX and Aegislash-EX.
• New “Full Metal” Dialga-EX—Special card features etched artwork and solid “metal” colour.
• Diancie Makes its Pokémon TCG Debut—Mythical Pokémon Diancie makes its debut in-step with the Diancie character distribution for the Pokémon X and Pokémon Y video games. The Diancie character distribution runs November 6 – November 28, 2014 at participating GAME stores.
• Seven “Team Flare” Trainer cards and two special “Team Flare Hyper Gear” Pok é mon Tool cards— Seven Trainer cards feature Team Flare members like Lysandre and Xerosic. The two Team Flare Hyper Gear Pokémon Tool cards can be used to hinder opponent’s Pokémon, the first such cards in Pokémon TCG.
• Booster Packs—Packs of 10 additional cards selected from the expansion.
• Two New Theme Decks—60-card pre-constructed decks are designed to introduce players to the Pokémon TCG by enabling them to play right away.

The official Pokémon website has announced that players of Pokémon X and Pokémon Y can receive a Shiny Gengar holding a Gengarite Mega Stone when they pick up a special code card from participating GameStop stores between October 13th, 2014 and October 26th, 2014. This Shiny Gengar can Mega Evolve into Shiny Mega Gengar during battles.

Also available at participating GameStop locations starting October 13th, 2014 is a Pokémon TCG: Gengar Spirit Link 2-pack. It includes two booster packs from the Pokémon TCG: XY Furious Fists expansion, as well as the Gengar Spirit Link Pokémon Trainer card that debuts in the next Pokémon TCG expansion, XY Phantom Forces.

Mythical Pokémon Diancie

Players of Pokémon X and Pokémon Y can then return to participating GameStop locations between October 27th, 2014 and November 16th, 2014 for a serial code card to receive the Mythical Pokémon Diancie. After receiving Diancie, it can be transferred into Pokémon Omega Ruby or Pokémon Alpha Sapphire when those games launch on November 21st, 2014 for the Nintendo 3DS. Once the Diancite Mega Stone has been obtained in the new games, players can Mega Evolve Diancie during battles!

Source: http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/a-pokemon-autumn-to-remember/

The official Japanese Pokémon website has revealed the Pokémon White Mega Gengar Campaign (ポケモン　白いメガゲンガーキャンペーン) which will take place from September 13th, 2013 until October 14th, 2014. A Shiny Level 25 Gengar distribution is the highlight of the campaign. The Gengar knows the following moves: Shadow Ball, Sludge Wave, Confuse Ray and Astonish. It is holding a Gengarite allowing it to Mega Evolve and is stored in a Dusk Ball. Sludge Wave is a move that Gengar can't normally learn.

M Gengar EX (メガゲンガーEX) TCG Promo Card

Patrons of the Pokémon Centers who spend 1500yen or more before taxes on in-store merchandise can receive the Mega Gengar EX (メガゲンガーEX) 079 promo card.

Card Name #79: Mega Gengar EX (MゲンガーEX) Card Type Mega (Pokémon) Energy Type Species: Gengar [Cards] Evolves From: Gengar HP: 210 Weakness: x2 Resistance: -20 Retreat Cost: Rarity: None Attack: Hollow Geist (ホロウガイスト) - 120 Your opponent's Active Pokemon is now Poisoned and Confused. (相手のバトルポケモンをどくとこんらんにする。) Artist(s): 5ban Graphics

Pokémon White Mega Gengar Tretta Lottery

Pokémon Tretta players that purchase specially marked merchandise totaling more than 1500 yen at a participating store will receive a lottery ticket to get a special White Mega Gengar Tretta pack. 1000 lucky lottery participants will receive the pack which includes: a Monster Collection Mega Gengar (Alternate colored) figure [モンスターコレクション　メガゲンガー（色違い）], Alternate Colored Mega Gengar Pokémon Mega Ring (ポケモンメガリング　色違いメガゲンガーカラー) and a Special Mega Evolution Toretta "Gengar" (White Metallic ver.) [特別なメガシンカトレッタ「ゲンガー」 （ホワイトメタリックver]

Sources: http://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/white-gengar/campaign.html and http://www.pokemon.jp/#/contents/game/pickup_07/

The Poké Ball Pattern Vivillon for Pokémon X and Pokémon Y is now available to download via the Nintendo Network for players in Europe and Australia/New Zealand. It will be available from August 28th, 2014 at 3:00PM until September 9th, 2014 at 11:59PM. Players that already received it from at Pokémon Center Paris or at gamescom in Germany are unable to receive a second one.

Poké Ball Vivillon Takes Flight!

You can add the newest Vivillon pattern to your collection via Nintendo Network today!

Right now, you can get a special Poké Ball Pattern Vivillon for your Pokémon X and Pokémon Y game via Nintendo Network! Until now, Poké Ball Pattern Vivillon has been difficult to obtain, because you can’t find it in the wild in your game, and it’s been available only via special distribution in certain limited regions and events. This is the 20th Vivillon pattern to be made available, along with Fancy Pattern Vivillon and the 18 Vivillon found in Pokémon X and Pokémon Y.

Note: If you received this Vivillon at Pokémon Center Paris or at gamescom in Germany, you won’t be able to get Poké Ball Pattern Vivillon again in the same game.

Poké Ball Pattern Vivillon will be available only until September 8, so don’t miss your chance to download this special Pokémon before time runs out!

Source: http://3ds.pokemon-gl.com/information/d28569f8-0c48-4406-bca6-00add7a77fcc

The official Pokémon website has announced on August 26th, 2014 that German Pokémon X and Y players can get a unique serial code from participating GameStop locations for a Glurak holding a Mega Stone. The serial code distribution started on August 25th, 2014 and will be distributed while supplies last.


The Pokémon Global Link website though states the distribution starts on September 2nd, 2014 and ends on September 30th, 2014 but it links to the official Pokémon website with conflicting information.


Source: http://3ds.pokemon-gl.com/calendar/#/c63/

Mit Mega-Glurak in deinem Team geht's heiß her!

26. Aug. 2014 - Ein brandheißes Glurak, das einen Mega-Stein trägt, ist für deine Ausgabe von Pokémon X und Pokémon Y in den Filialen von GameStop erhältlich!

Ab dem 25. August kannst du bei mitwirkenden Filialen von GameStop eine Code-Karte abholen, mit der du ein feuriges Glurak für deine Ausgabe von Pokémon X und Pokémon Y freischalten kannst! Dieses Pokémon trägt einen Mega-Stein, durch den es eine Mega-Entwicklung durchführen kann, um im Kampf stärker denn je zu werden. Spieler von Pokémon X erhalten ein Glurak, das einen Gluraknit X trägt. Spieler von Pokémon Y erhalten ein Glurak, das einen Gluraknit Y trägt.

Die Anzahl der erhältlichen Code-Karten ist begrenzt. Besuche deine GameStop-Filiale, solange der Vorrat reicht! Zur gleichen Zeit kannst du dort einen Blick auf die neueste Pokémon Sammelkartenspiel-Erweiterung XY – Fliegende Fäuste werfen!

Source: http://www.pokemon.com/de/pokemon-news/mit-mega-glurak-in-deinem-team-gehts-heiss-her/

The official websites for Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire have posted more details about the upcoming games. Most of the information was already released in the September 2014 issue of Corocoro but a trailer showcasing the information was also released. High resolution images from the press release kit have been added to our imageboard.

Pokémon Contests

Players can take photos of their Pokémon when the camera icon is displayed. If players talk to the man near the reception desk at the Contest Hall, he will set it up so that players take pictures of the player with their Pokémon. This feature takes advantage of the Nintendo 3DS's camera to incorporate the player onto the Pokémon Contest stage.


When players take part in contests, they'll begin to get fans and they'll wait near the entrances of the Contest Halls. These fans will support the player by cheering and giving gifts like Berries. As the player gains more skill in the contests, the number of fans waiting for them will increase and will provide even more help.


There are five types of contests that players can choose to enter: Coolness, Beauty, Cuteness, Cleverness and Toughness. The players Pokémon will be judged on its appeal based on one of those five conditions. Players should choose a contest condition that their Pokémon excels in.

Each type of contest is split into four ranks: Normal Rank, Super Rank, Hyper Rank and Master Rank. Players will begin in Normal Rank and they win enough times, they will be able to challenge the next rank. A player progress by winning their way through the ranks while aiming for the top Master Rank!

Pokéblocks

Pokéblocks are special snacks for Pokémon that players can make using two to four Berries. The type of Pokéblock players make depends on the color and variety of Berries that they choose. When players give the Pokéblocks to their Pokémon, their contest conditions will improve based on the type of Pokéblock. In order to decide which condition to improve, players can start by considering the type of contest they'd like to feature their Pokémon in.

With the Pokéblock Kit that Lisia gives players, they can make Pokéblocks from Berries. With the kit, players can check how many Berries and Pokéblocks they have, make new Pokéblocks using the Berries they have in their inventory and also feed Pokéblocks to their Pokémon.

Pikachu's Tail

In Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire, Pikachu's tail is different depending on its gender and what its wearing. A male Pikachu has a tail shaped like a lightning bolt and the end of its tail is straight. A female Pikachu's tail is shaped like a heart while a Cosplay Pikachu has a black heart-shaped mark near the end of its tail.

Contest Idol Lisia

Lisia is the number-one contest star in the Hoenn region, performing as a pair with her Pokémon partner, an Altaria named Ali. She can see the potential in the player and their Pokémon. Although she is a contest prodigy, she also doesn't shy away from hard work and effort, which is where her true appeal lies.

More Mega-Evolved Pokémon Set for Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire! Trailer

Press Release - Incredibly Rare Shiny Pokémon Holding a Mega Stone Gifted to Early Purchasers of Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire

New Mega-Evolved Pokémon revealed, Horde Encounters return in the Hoenn region, and Pokémon take centre stage in the Pokémon Contest Spectacular

The Pokémon Company International and Nintendo announced today that players can get a special Shiny Beldum holding a Metagrossite Mega Stone during a limited-time character distribution for the Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire video games when they launch on November 28, 2014, in Europe. This Shiny Beldum will evolve into Shiny Metang and then into Shiny Metagross. Players can then harness the power of the Mega Stone and Mega Evolve Shiny Metagross into Shiny Mega Metagross. The new games for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems also feature newly revealed Mega-Evolved Pokémon, including Mega Altaria, Mega Salamence, and Mega Lopunny. Fans can watch these Mega-Evolved Pokémon in action and other new scenes in a brand-new game trailer at http://bit.ly/PokémonYTUK.

Be centre stage at the Pokémon Contest Spectacular

Once players arrive at the Hoenn region’s Pokémon Contest Spectacular, they can enter their Pokémon in five different contest categories—Coolness, Beauty, Cuteness, Cleverness, and Toughness—in which the Pokémon is judged on one of these five conditions. For example, in a Toughness Contest, a Pokémon will display moves to show off its Toughness appeal. Demonstrating a move like Flying Press will get the audience excited, but using the move Play Nice probably won’t elicit the same excitement. The more excited the audience gets, the more the Pokémon will maximize its appeal.

After entering the Pokémon Contest Spectacular for the first time, Trainers will receive their very own Cosplay Pikachu, which is unique in that it knows moves that a normal Pikachu cannot learn and can use them in battle. For instance, Pikachu Rock Star knows the Steel-type move Meteor Mash, and Pikachu Pop Star can use Draining Kiss in battle, a Fairy-type move that is effective against Dragon-type Pokémon. Pikachu, Ph.D., can learn the Electric-type move Electric Terrain, while Pikachu Belle learns the beautiful Ice-type move Icicle Crash. Last but not least, Pikachu Libre can battle with Flying Press, a powerful Fighting-type move.

Players can enter Pokémon in multiplayer contests against friends, take photos of each show, and build a following of fans that will appear at each Contest Hall entrance and help a player’s Pokémon win future contests.

New Mega-Evolved Pokémon

Three new Mega-Evolved Pokémon have been announced today: Mega Altaria, Mega Salamence, and Mega Lopunny. Mega Altaria becomes a Dragon- and Fairy-type and receives the Pixilate Ability, which changes Normal-type moves into Fairy-type moves. Mega Altaria also receives big boosts in its Attack and Special Attack stats and an increase in its Defense. Mega Salamence’s Defense stat soars, and it receives the Aerilate Ability, which turns Normal-type moves into Flying-type moves. Mega Lopunny receives the Scrappy Ability, making Ghost-type Pokémon vulnerable to Mega Lopunny’s Normal-type and Fighting-type moves. Mega Lopunny also gets a huge boost to its Attack stat and a Speed increase, making it even more formidable in battle.

Horde Encounters return to the Hoenn region

The popular Horde Encounter feature from Pokémon X and Pokémon Y returns in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire. This time, Horde Encounters will not be limited to wild Pokémon encounters, as hordes of enemy Trainers can now appear in groups of up to five, providing even more Experience Points to victorious Trainers.

Source: http://www.pokemonrubysapphire.com/en-us/