Pokemon X and Y Update and Discussion Thread

nintendo supposed to update their pokemon website today. Would like to see a bigger picture of the new region

The English Site had an update! :D

Pokemon

• Chespin apparently knows Vine Whip and later learns Rollout
• Chespin Trivia: The Grass-type Pokémon Chespin has a tough shell covering its head and back. Despite having a curious nature that tends to get it in trouble, Chespin keeps an optimistic outlook and doesn't worry about small details.

• Fennekin apparently knows Ember and later learns Howl
• Fennekin Trivia: Searing heat blows from the ears of the Fire-type Pokémon Fennekin. This Pokémon loves to snack on twigs. Fennekin can be temperamental, but it tries to do its best for its Trainer.

• Froakie apparently knows Bubble and later learns Quick Attack
• Froakie Trivia: The Water-type Pokémon Froakie is both light and strong, making it capable of jumping incredibly high. The bubbles on its chest and back protect it from attacks. Froakie may appear absentminded, but in truth it pays close attention to its surroundings at all times.

• "Helioptile" is the recently revealed, new Electric/Normal Type Pokemon
• Helioptile can learn a new attack called "Parabolic Charge", which heals the user for half the damage it deals to enemies.
• Helioptile Trivia: Helioptile charges itself by bathing in the light of the sun, providing it with enough energy that it doesn't need to eat!

• "Fletchling" is the recently, revealed new Flying/Normal Type Pokemon.
• Fletchling can learn Flame Charge.
• Fletchling Trivia: With a friendly nature and a beautiful chirp, Fletchling is a popular Pokémon among many Trainers. But Fletchling is also known to be ferocious in battle, capable of unleashing relentless attacks!

• "Panchum" is the recently revealed, new Fighting Type Pokemon.
• Panchum can learn a new attack called "Parting Shot", where the user lowers the target's Attack and Special Attack, then switches itself out for another Pokémon in the party.
• Panchum Trivia: With its trademark leaf always sticking out of its mouth, Pancham tries to intimidate its opponents by glaring at them intensely (although this is rarely successful).

• "Gogoat" is the recently, revealed new Grass Type Pokemon. It keeps its Japanese Name in the English Versions of X and Y.
• Gogoat can learn Leech Horn.
• Gogoat Trivia: Gogoat is so large that people are able to able to ride on its back. It's very calm, and can form a strong bond with its Trainer's feelings when its Trainer grabs onto its horns.

Region

X and Y's English Region name is "Kalos"

"Lumiose City" is the central city of the Kalos Region. It's similar to Paris

People can get around Lumiose City on the back of Gogoat to shorten their travel times.  

New Features

You can now customize your Trainer's clothes!

I should really pick Black 2 back up. Got to the sixth Gym town and kind of never played it again.... :/. All the new stuff looks good though. I might only play the single player and ignore multiplayer as usual though. 

So there's an individual spreading around some unconfirmed XY information, and the creepiest part of it all was that he/she was able to provide the English names of the 4 new pokemon a day before they were officially released.

Here's the story:

Supposed Pokemon XY Insider Information
^That link includes the unconfirmed information about XY. 'Fairy'-type being included in the game, Sylveon being a Fairy-type, Mewtwo having 2 forms instead of one, dual type attacks, etc.

Follow Up to Insider Information
^This is when this 'Hiro' person leaked the English names a day before the official announcement. Check the date and time.

I'm still taking all of the insider information with a grain of salt, but one of them makes a lot of sense: Sylveon's type. Its appearance does not match any of the known types and Gamefreak have been AWFULLY quiet about about Sylveon's type for the past 3 months. There has to be a reason, right?

I wouldn't mind if this turned out to be true. In fact, I would be extremely excited. Fairy's placement in the type chart is very interesting. Dragons are nerfed and Poison and Steel will get more love, especially poison. If Mewtwo gets a second form, then idk what to think. :P Dual type moves? Ehh... They better not be too overpowered. :?

Thoughts?

So there's an individual spreading around some unconfirmed XY information, and the creepiest part of it all was that he/she was able to provide the English names of the 4 new pokemon a day before they were officially released.

Here's the story:

Supposed Pokemon XY Insider Information
^That link includes the unconfirmed information about XY. 'Fairy'-type being included in the game, Sylveon being a Fairy-type, Mewtwo having 2 forms instead of one, dual type attacks, etc.

Follow Up to Insider Information
^This is when this 'Hiro' person leaked the English names a day before the official announcement. Check the date and time.

I'm still taking all of the insider information with a grain of salt, but one of them makes a lot of sense: Sylveon's type. Its appearance does not match any of the known types and Gamefreak have been AWFULLY quiet about about Sylveon's type for the past 3 months. There has to be a reason, right?

I wouldn't mind if this turned out to be true. In fact, I would be extremely excited. Fairy's placement in the type chart is very interesting. Dragons are nerfed and Poison and Steel will get more love, especially poison. If Mewtwo gets a second form, then idk what to think. :P Dual type moves? Ehh... They better not be too overpowered. :?

Thoughts?

ANIMEguy10034

Here are some of the boxarts.

Do not listen to any "inside information" remember Mr. XY and how stupid he made everyone look?  I guess if you believe someone on FOURchan you are stupid though.

Do not listen to any "inside information" remember Mr. XY and how stupid he made everyone look?  I guess if you believe someone on FOURchan you are stupid though.

Sora278

Here are some of the boxarts.

sonictrainer

Is it just me or does Y have a slightly cooler looking boxart? :P

X seems kinda plain in the background. I know it's not completely white in the background but it's hard to tell. 

[QUOTE="ANIMEguy10034"]

So there's an individual spreading around some unconfirmed XY information, and the creepiest part of it all was that he/she was able to provide the English names of the 4 new pokemon a day before they were officially released.

Here's the story:

Supposed Pokemon XY Insider Information
^That link includes the unconfirmed information about XY. 'Fairy'-type being included in the game, Sylveon being a Fairy-type, Mewtwo having 2 forms instead of one, dual type attacks, etc.

Follow Up to Insider Information
^This is when this 'Hiro' person leaked the English names a day before the official announcement. Check the date and time.

I'm still taking all of the insider information with a grain of salt, but one of them makes a lot of sense: Sylveon's type. Its appearance does not match any of the known types and Gamefreak have been AWFULLY quiet about about Sylveon's type for the past 3 months. There has to be a reason, right?

I wouldn't mind if this turned out to be true. In fact, I would be extremely excited. Fairy's placement in the type chart is very interesting. Dragons are nerfed and Poison and Steel will get more love, especially poison. If Mewtwo gets a second form, then idk what to think. :P Dual type moves? Ehh... They better not be too overpowered. :?

Thoughts?

Toxic-Seahorse

So there's an individual spreading around some unconfirmed XY information, and the creepiest part of it all was that he/she was able to provide the English names of the 4 new pokemon a day before they were officially released.

Here's the story:

Supposed Pokemon XY Insider Information
^That link includes the unconfirmed information about XY. 'Fairy'-type being included in the game, Sylveon being a Fairy-type, Mewtwo having 2 forms instead of one, dual type attacks, etc.

Follow Up to Insider Information
^This is when this 'Hiro' person leaked the English names a day before the official announcement. Check the date and time.

I'm still taking all of the insider information with a grain of salt, but one of them makes a lot of sense: Sylveon's type. Its appearance does not match any of the known types and Gamefreak have been AWFULLY quiet about about Sylveon's type for the past 3 months. There has to be a reason, right?

I wouldn't mind if this turned out to be true. In fact, I would be extremely excited. Fairy's placement in the type chart is very interesting. Dragons are nerfed and Poison and Steel will get more love, especially poison. If Mewtwo gets a second form, then idk what to think. :P Dual type moves? Ehh... They better not be too overpowered. :?

Thoughts?

ANIMEguy10034

Hiro wasn't the one who leaked the English names, but he was the first one to say that Sylveon would be fairy. I didn't really believe it at first, but the fact that someone unrelated has the same info and knew the English names before they released lends it a lot more credibility.

[spoiler] Also I just really want to see Dragon-types nerfed. [/spoiler]

[QUOTE="sonictrainer"]

Here are some of the boxarts.

moltenix

Is it just me or does Y have a slightly cooler looking boxart? :P

X seems kinda plain in the background. I know it's not completely white in the background but it's hard to tell. 

honestly, i was kinda hoping for the pokemon to be posing like the letters from their respective games :P the X one is practically right.

EDIT: just realized that the Y legendary has legs. i don't know why this surprises me, but i kinda thought it didn't. also, this might be the first time since gen 2 where i like both legendaries. gen 4 and 5 both had lame ass legendaries.

[QUOTE="sonictrainer"]

Here are some of the boxarts.

moltenix

Is it just me or does Y have a slightly cooler looking boxart? :P

X seems kinda plain in the background. I know it's not completely white in the background but it's hard to tell. 

I actually like the increased contrast of X more, but they both have sexy boxarts. I'll be getting Y anyways.

WOOOOOOOOOO NO MORE LINEAR UNOVA Seriously, they got better and better at connecting paths as each gen went on until gen 5. Kanto was okay, Johto was a huge step up, Hoenn was quite open in its pathwork, and Sinnoh was outright amazing in how many ways its cities and routes were interconnected.Blabadon

As has been announced within their E3 schedule, Nintendo is due to have a special Pokémon X & Y Presentation/Q&A at one of the roundtables following their Nintendo Direct presentation. This Q&A is to run on June 11th at 6pm Pacific time within the E3 halls and will last 90 minutes. It is run by Junichi Masuda and Tsunekazu Ishihara, the president of The Pokémon Company. It is unknown if the content for this Q&A will be broadcast on the internet, but we'll provide details as it comesSerebii

Sweet

I just realized that Fairy/Grass and Dark/Flying could be great typings for Xerneas and Yveltal respectively, assuming Fairy-type is real. Both will have an advantage against each other.

Fire/Fighting for Xerneas and Fire/Fighting with Levitate for Yveltal seems like the most obvious choice, though. :P
coughFire/Fighting for Fennekin as well.cough

Fairy Type has been confirmed!

Also, the games debut October 12th

Another Update from Nintendo's E3 2013 Nintendo Direct

New Trailer: http://youtu.be/gmywDbnC5oc

RELEASE DATE IS OCTOBER 12TH (which is a Saturday).

Pokemon

Fairy-type has been officially confirmed!

Pokemon from previous Gens will be reclassified as Fairy-type:

• Jigglypuff is now a Fairy/Normal Type.
• Marill is now a Fairy/Water Type.
• Gardevior is now a Fairy/Psychic Type!
• Sylveon is officially confirmed to be a pure Fairy-type Pokemon.

So far, it has been revealed that Fairy-type attacks are super-effective against Dragon-type Pokemon. 

One of the Fairy-type Attacks is called "Moonblast", that is powerful and can also lower its target's Sp. Atk stat.

• "Noivern" is the recently revealed, new Dragon/Flying Type Pokemon.
• Noivern can learn a new attack called "Boomblast".
• Noivern Trivia: "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. The waves Noivern emits from its ears are strong enough to reduce large boulders to rubble."

• "Vivillon" is the recently, revealed new Bug/Flying Type Pokemon.
• Vivillon can learn Struggle Bug.
• Vivillon Trivia: "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. Vivillon can use its wings to blow up a strong wind to attack."

New Features: Pokemon-Amie

Show your Pokémon some love with the new Pokémon-Amie feature! Play with your Pokémon, give them treats, and even scratch and pet them using the Nintendo 3DS or Nintendo 3DS XL system's Touch Screen.

You can use Pokémon-Amie at any time to play with the Pokémon that are in your team. You'll 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 you play with your Pokémon, the friendlier they will become. Friendly Pokémon may perform better in battle, and maybe other good things will happen, too!

Official Pokemon Website US

I may start using Gardevoir in my team. :P

Yay new Fairy type! :D

I put in a preorder for Pokemon Y the other day.

Yay new Fairy type! :D

I put in a preorder for Pokemon Y the other day.

moltenix

I'll be getting X. :D

Fairy Type has been confirmed!

Also, the games debut October 12th

sonictrainer

I wonder what new info will come out of the Pokemon Q&A session this evening (at least I think it's this evening).

New pokes.

The purple seahorse pokemon is called Skrelp. Skrelp is a Water/Poison-type Pokemon.

The blue lobster-looking thing is called Clauncher. Clauncher is a Water-type Pokemon.

The bird battling Haunter is called Talonflame. Talonflame is a Fire/Flying-type Pokemon and the evolution of Fletchling.

You can pick your language at the start of the game.

Rhyhorn is a rideable pokemon, like Gogoat.

PSS (Player Search System) will allow players to search for others locally or globally (Wi-Fi) to battle and trade. Split into Friends, Acquaintances, and those you Pass By. They can be promoted all the way up to friends as you interact, and can hold up to 100 friends.

Sky Battles confirmed; only Flying-type pokemon and pokemon that can levitate can participate.

Horde Encounters: A new type of wild battles. 5 vs 1. Encounters may include multiple species of pokemon rather than one.

Single Save File confirmed. (boo!)

EVs and IVs will be more visible (but the question is, how visible?).

Multiple methods of transportation.

PSS syncs with your 3DS Friends List.

You can select specific music tracks to be used while battling a friend.

Riding pokemon will have advantages depending on the terrain. Rhyhorn, for example, will be useful for rocky areas.

There is 8-directional movement. It's still a grid because it's easier for players to understand. It's also better for encountering wild Pokemon. Roller skates and other things can move the character off the grid though.

The game music will apparently be less digitized now. Will have a different feeling.

Someone asked about Mewtwo formes and they replied with "no comment."

No to Pokemon Red and Blue on th eShop.

No comment on the game's villainous team(s).

There will be a rival but the focus will be on connecting with others now instead of just the rival.

flying battles? this is shaping up to be the best pokemon game ever. I cant wait!

New Information from Corocoro:

Pokemon

• "Shishiko" is the Japanese Name of the recently revealed, new Fire/Normal Type Pokemon, who was also revealed in yesterday's Pokemon X and Y Q and A at E3.
• Shishiko can learn a new attack called "War Cry", which can lower the opponent's attack.
• Shishiko Trivia: "This Pokemon has a temper, is quick to fight, and lives in packs. When they become stronger, they leave their packs to go live alone. The red bang on its head emits heat."

• "Furabebe" is the Japanese name of the recently, revealed new Fairy Type Pokemon.
• Furabebe can learn Fairy Wind.
• Furabebe Trivia: "When this Pokemon is born, it looks for a flower and stays with it for its entire life. There may be Furabebe that are holding on to different flowers in the games"

Human Characters

Coming Soon

Yes! A fire lion pokemon! :D

I'm really liking Furabebe's concept. Really adorable. :)

I love how different your hometime friends look like. They all vary in size and appearance.

Yes! A fire lion pokemon! :D

I'm really liking Furabebe's concept. Really adorable. :)

I love how different your hometime friends look like. They all vary in size and appearance.

ANIMEguy10034

This game is gonna be awesome! :o

Forget year of Luigi, this is year of 3DS!

I hope we some more "weird" Pokemon like Vanilluxe again; sometimes I think i'm the only one that likes that awesome two headed ice cream cone.

This game is gonna be awesome! :o

Forget year of Luigi, this is year of 3DS!

I hope we some more "weird" Pokemon like Vanilluxe again; sometimes I think i'm the only one that likes that awesome two headed ice cream cone.

moltenix

The English Site now has a third update and we can get some English Names! 

Pokémon

• "Litleo" is the recently revealed, new Fire/Normal Type Pokémon
• Litleo can learn a new attack called "Noble Roar", which can lower opponents Attack and Sp. Atk.
• Litleo Trivia: The hot-blooded Litleo is always ready for a good fight! Its mane blazes with heat during battle, burning hotter and hotter the stronger its opponent. In the wild, Litleo will venture out on its own to make its way in the world.

• "Flabébé" is the recently, revealed new Fairy TypePokémon.
• Flabébé can learn Fairy Wind, a brand new Fairy-Type attack.
• Flabébé Trivia: Another newly discovered Fairy-type Pokémon, Flabébé clings to a flower early on, and then cares for it for its entire life. Because of this, Flabébé may be found holding flowers of different colors. Flabébé can draw forth the power that lies within flowers and use it freely in moves.

• "Scatterbug" is the recently revealed, new Bug TypePokémon and the first member of Vivillon's Evolutionary Family.
• Panchum can learn String Shot.
• Panchum Trivia: The Bug-type Scatterbug resides mostly in forests and wild plains. After Scatterbug has reached a high enough level, it will evolve into Spewpa. This Bug type uses the fur around its neck to control its body temperature. Scatterbug can survive in any area, regardless of climate.

• "Spewpa" is the recently, revealed new Bug-TypePokémon. It is the evolve form of Scatterbug and later evolves into Vivillon.
• Spewpa can learn Protect.
• Spewpa Trivia: Spewpa is the middle Pokémon of this evolutionary chain. With enough experience gained from battle, Spewpa will eventually evolve into Vivillon. Spewpa gains a stiff carapace once it evolves from Scatterbug, so less forceful attacks will hardly make a scratch.

Region

The Main Character's Hometown, and where the game starts, is called "Vaniville Town"

"Santalune City" is the next area you can get to and where the first Gym is located.

People can get around Lumiose City on the back of Gogoat to shorten their travel times.

The Santalune City Gym's specialty is Bug-Type Pokémon. 

New Human Characters

Shauna is one of your 4 friends and Rivals.

According to the US website, she is an energetic girl who is eager to discover her own dreams. But she's also genuinely curious about her friends' progress in their travels!

Tierno is one of your 4 friends and Rivals.

According to the US website, Tierno is burly and nimble, and his goal is to create a dance team with his Pokémon! He pays close attention to Pokémon when they battle to see he if he can incorporate their actions into new dance moves.

Trevor is one of your 4 friends and Rivals.

According to the US website, Trevor's goal is to be the first of the group to complete his Pokédex. He's a great student, bursting with curiosity, but he admits that he has much to learn to become a great Trainer.

Your next door neighbor is of one of your 4 friends and Rivals.

If you choose to play as a male, you will have Serena. If you choose to play as a female, you will have Calem.

Viola is the Gym Leader in Santalune City. She's also a professional Pokémon photographer. She uses Bug-Type Pokémon.

This is "Alexa", a journalist who works in Lumiose City and travels all around the world for her job. She is Viola's older sister.

New Features

Bug as first gym? Cool. Hopefully I can get a Fletchling before reaching Santalune.

Preordered Y today. 

Oh dear, October is gonna be one hectic month with Pokemon + a whole bunch of other things coming out.

Oh well, Pokemon is priority number one like always. :P

the rival girl is like a fusion of all the horrible hairstyles that female protagonists have had since gen 2. and it seems your main rival is just the opposite sex trainer without the hat.BrunoBRS

I am now starting to really look forward to these games, I think I may have to get both X and Y...

[QUOTE="BrunoBRS"]the rival girl is like a fusion of all the horrible hairstyles that female protagonists have had since gen 2. and it seems your main rival is just the opposite sex trainer without the hat.Nintendo_Ownes7