Mega Evolution Will Transform Pokémon & Revolutionize Battles in Pokémon X & Pokémon Y

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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 realized in their regular Evolutions, giving players battling with a Mega-Evolved Pokémon a dominant advantage. Mega Evolutions will revolutionize Pokémon battles and usher in a new Pokémon transformation never before seen in the Pokémon world.

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...

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Watch the 2013 Pokémon World Championships Online

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Watch the 2013 Pokémon World Championships Online

But you weren’t able to earn enough Championship Points to earn an invitation, nor were you able to book a flight to Vancouver, Cananda just hang out at the event. 

No problem! The Official Pokemon Company International will be streaming the event live from their Twitch TV channel! 

The times the event will be streaming are listed below. 

August 10, 2013

  • 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM PT: Video Game Top Cut
  • 7:30 PM – 12:00 AM PT: Trading Card Game Top Cut

August 11, 2013

  • 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM PT: Video Game Finals
  • 12:30 PM – 5:00 PM PT: Trading Card Game Finals
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Oorotto Revealed

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The Nintendo Direct trailer that  aired on the Nintendo eShop trailer (on July 30th) showed the Pokémon known as 'Oorotto'. The new Mewtwo form was also shown using a DNA-like move. The trailer also shows us that Fennekin learns a move called Glow Punch.

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Get Shiny Dialga, Shiny Palkia, & Shiny Giratina for Only a Limited Time

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Get Shiny Dialga, Shiny Palkia, & Shiny Giratina for Only a Limited Time

Fans who own Pokémon Black, Pokémon White, Pokémon Black 2, or Pokémon White 2 can bring their copy of the game and their Nintendo 3DS or Nintendo DS system to participating GameStop stores and get a Shiny Dialga, Shiny Palkia, and Shiny Giratina during the following dates:

·         Shiny Dialga: Monday, August 19th, 2013–Sunday, September 8th, 2013

·         Shiny Palkia: Monday, September 9th, 2013–Sunday, September 29th, 2013

·         Shiny Giratina: Monday, September 30th, 2013–Sunday, October 20th, 2013

Players will need to have the Pokédex within the game and have no more than 11 Wonder Cards in their possession.


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First Pokémon Game Exclusively for Wii U, Pokémon Rumble U, Launching August 29th via Nintendo eShop

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The Pokémon Company International and Nintendo announced today the upcoming release of Pokémon Rumble U:  a fun-filled action game, with intuitive controls, and wild battles.Pokémon Rumble U, the first Pokémon game exclusively for the Wii U system and the first Wii U title to feature Near Field Communication (NFC) figures, will be available in North America via Nintendo eShop on August 29th, 2013.

Pokémon Rumble U is the tale of a great adventure featuring Toy Pokémon, beginning when a delivery of Toy Pokémon is swept down a river and washes up on a strange riverbank. Our bewildered Pokémon heroes set out to find their way back to the Toy Pokémon Shop. Along the way they discover all is not right. Players will learn why some of the Toy Pokémon are fighting each other, and what the enemy Pokémon are plotting.

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Seasonal Format Rotation

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In the interests of maintaining a healthy tournament environment, Pokémon Organized Play begins each new tournament season by removing older expansions from Modified format competition. Each annual rotation challenges existing players to create new strategies while enabling new players to get into Organized Play with minimal investment.

The 2014 season started on July 9th, 2013, so players could get an early start on working towards the 2014 Pokémon World Championships. However, we will rotate expansions on August 28th, 2013.

The 2013 Pokémon World Championships being held on August 9th–11th in Vancouver, BC, Canada, will use the 2013 format and rules as are currently listed.

The Modified format for the 2014 season will consist of the following expansions:

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LEGENDARY POKÉMON TYPES ANNOUNCED

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LEGENDARY POKÉMON TYPES ANNOUNCED

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. 

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2013 Pokémon National Championship Results

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 Video Game National Champions

  • Junior Division (born 2002 or later): Beau Berg, playing with Tyranitar, Garchomp, Zapdos, Cresselia, Hitmontop, and Scizor
  • Senior Division (born from 1998 to 2001): Paul Chua, playing with Politoed, Kingdra, Cresselia, Scrafty, Metagross, Thundurus
  • Masters Division (Born 1997 or earlier): Gavin Michaels, playing with Ludicolo, Amoonguss, Landorus, Metagross, Volcarona, and Tyranitar

Trading Card Game National Champions

  • Junior Division (born 2002 or later): Carson St. Denis, running a team Plasma deck
  • Senior Division (born from 1998 to 2001): Calvin Connor, running a team Plasma deck
  • Masters Division (Born 1997 or earlier): Edmund Kuras running a "Deck and Cover" Gothitelle/Accelgor deck

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Honedge

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It is now known that Honedge comes into being when a departed spirit possesses a sword that once belonged to humans. It can use the blue cloth attached to its hilt as nimbly as an arm. Pokémon Trainers who carelessly take this blade in hand may find the blue cloth wrapping itself around them and draining their energy! 

Honedge can learn the attack Swords Dance, a Normal-type move. Swords Dance is a frenetic dance that uplifts the fighting spirit and sharply raises the user’s Attack stat. The effect can be increased by using this move multiple times in succession, helping Trainers who deploy this move at the beginning of a battle to overwhelm one opponent after another! 

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