Pokémon X & Y News Thread

After some time of waiting, new info has leaked. This CoroCoro scan shows an odd silhouette of a new Pokémon. What could it be? New Eevee?



Please check back on lakevalor.net for more info as it comes out.



Looks like we have a new Eevee form on our hands.

 

Pokémon have released even more footage of the games, this time showing off Ninfia. Also the English name of the Pokémon has been confirmed as Sylveon. Keep checking back for even more news.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=pse_I1klRhA

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http://youtu.be/vk_YC0MXJ-0

New Mewtwo form confirmed. More information will come.

 

New CoroCoro screen shots. This shows the new character customization.





New Pokémon are called Gogoat(Grass), Elikiteru (Electric/Normal), Yayakoma (Normal/Flying and Yamcham (Fighting). You are somehow able to ride Gogoat.

Gogoat can learn Horn Leech, whilst Elikiteru can learn a new move known as Parabola Charge. Yama Koma can learn Nitro Charge and Yamcham also gets a new move known as Parting Remark.



Another leak from CoroCoro with focus on the trainer and region. The game is set in the Karos region. You can customize your trainer slightly with hair color and skin shade(possibly more). The main city is Miare City.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITCqLM8JhY8

More gameplay.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=gmywDbnC5oc

• Sylveon, Gardevoir, Marill and Jigglypuff get added to a brand new type which is supereffective against dragon types, known as the Fairy type. There is a new move to this type, known as Moonblast.
• New feature where you can interact with your Pokémon and grow bonds known as Pokémon amie.
• A new Pokémon was also revealed called Vivilion and one called Noivern. Vivillon is said to evolve from a Pokémon
• Players able to choose between languages in the game itself, English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Japanese, or Korean.
• PSS (Player Search System) will allow players to search for others locally or globally (via Wi-Fi) to battle and trade. Split into Friends, Acquaintances and those you Pass By. They can then be promoted all the way up to friends as you interact and can hold up to 100 friends. You can battle people you Passby and that's what promotes them to acquaintences. Trading remains much the same as before. Interact with an acquaintance more than once and it'll automatically ask you to be your friend. Rhyhorn is a rideable Pokémon.
• Sky Battles confirmed, only Flying-types and Levitators can participate. Talonflame, a new Fire and Flying-type Pokémon has just been revealed. Talonflame focuses on Speed.
• Other Pokémon have been confirmed, such as a Seahorse, a crab and what looks like an evolution of Fletchling.Two new Pokémon: Skrelp is a Poison and Water-type Pokémon. Clauncher is a Water-type Pokémon.
• A single save file is in the game still. Backwards compatibility "being worked on". X & Y will make IVs and EVs more visible. PSS syncs with 3DS Friend List
• Rhyhorn is a rideable Pokémon.
• Horde Encounters are a new type of wild battle. 5 on 1 battle. May include Pokémon of multiple species rather than just one.
• PSS syncs with 3DS Friend List. Multiple methods of transportation and different movement types in gyms. You can select specific music tracks before battle with a friend. Riding different Pokémon helps in different areas. Rhyhorn in rocky areas, for example. Pokémon are borrowed for the task.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=Tn2ZZb88gRw

• Protag names confirmed:

 

• Full credit to Serebii for the information: (Super tired, but wanted to let you guys know the news someway or another in case you don't check Serebii)
• The first batch of CoroCoro information is seemingly released, though unconfirmed at this time, and this batch showcases more information on the upcoming games, Pokémon X & Y with thanks to gin and StreetsAhead for translation. In this small portion of a scan, it shows a new character called Sana (サナ), who appears to be the character who follows you in the forest within the early trailer. Another image shows a character called Pansy (パンジー), who appears in the anime with Gogoat & Helioptile on July 18th, and the first Gym Leader we know of called Viola (Literally Biora ビオラ), who appears to be a bug 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) & Kofuurai ( コフーライ) which should be called Spewpa based on yesterday's information, both of which are Bug-types
• The Lion Cub Pokémon is called Shishiko (シシコ) and is Fire/Normal-type which has a move called Battle Cry which lowers the opponent's attack. It is 0.6m and 13.5kg The flower is Furabebe (フラベベ), the Lone Flower Pokémon, and is Fairy-type and knows the move Fairy Wind. It is 0.1m and 0.1kg
• Starting town is called Asame Town (アサメタウン) and has three characters including Sana, Tieruno and Toroba who are all starting out at the same time as you. You just moved to Asame Town and the other gender character appears in your game known as Callum or Serena respectively. You also appear to have a Rhyhorn live in your front garden

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=r4qPSRgdI1s

New footage.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UR18pspnpc

New trailer.

 

From Serebii:

The next batch of CoroCoro information has been posted to Japanese forums and this batch showcases more information on the upcoming games Pokémon X & Y. We're currently in the process of translating, with thanks to my good friend StreetsAhead, so keep checking back. Xerneas is Fairy-type, Yveltal is Dark/Flying. Xerneas has an ability called Fairy Aura while Yveltal has one called Dark Aura. Fairy Aura powers up Fairy-type moves while Dark Aura powers up Dark-type moves. Xerneas has a special move called Geo Control and Yveltal one called Death Wing
Pancham's evolution is called Goronda (コロンダ). It is the Aggressive Pokémon, is 2.1m tall, weighs 136kg, and has the ability Iron Fist. It is Fighting/Dark-type. It has the move Hammer Arm and a new method of evolution
The Squids are called Maika (マーイーカ), the Rotation Pokémon is 0.4m tall weighing 3.5kg, and its evolution Karamanero (カラマネロ) the Reversal Pokémon, is 1.5m tall and 47kg, and both are Dark/Psychic-type Pokémon. Maika has a move called Turn Over which reverses stat changes. It's a Dark-type move. Karamanero has the move Hypnosis. They both have either Suction Cups or Contrary.
The pink bird is called Shushup (シュシュップ) and is Fairy-type. It is the Perfume Pokémon, is 0.2m tall and 0.5kg in weight and has the ability of Healer. It knows the move AromaTherapy. It is exclusive to Pokémon Y
The puff ball is called Peroppafu (ペロッパフ) and is also a Fairy-type. Its ability is a new one called Sweet Veil which prevents your allies from falling asleep. It's the Cotton Candy Pokémon, is 0.4m/3.5kg and has the new move Drain Kiss. It is exclusive to Pokémon X
Honedge has the ability of No Guard
Clauncher is exclusive to Pokémon X while Skrelp is exclusive to Pokémon Y
There's a new Gym leader, with the robot arms, called Shitoron (シトロン) while the other Gym Leader is called Zakuro (ザクロ). Zakuro is said to be good at sports
The professor is called Purataanu (プラターヌ possibly romanised into Platane). He will occasionally battle you.
The evil team is called Team Flair/Flare (フレア団). Their purpose is solely to make money
The PSS has various new features. First is the HoloCaster, which gives the latest news on the Pokémon Global Link, without needing access. It has a Happy Sign which lets you see feelings/actions of friends. There are special O Powers which work akin to Pass Powers which you can use and receive from other players. Miracle Trade allows for an "exciting trade" with someone from around the world. It also features connectivity with the Global Trade Station
CoroCoro is offering special Xerneas & Yveltal figures if you pre-order the games and send in a form

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMY2zbVuloM

 

For the first time, an X and Y soundtrack is to be released. It will have 202 songs on it.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=blhaSxUJ-OU

From Serebii:

"Pokémon Bank is Cloud Storage app for 3DS. It allows for 100 boxes to be stored on the internet. Pokémon transporter includes connectivity to DS games. Pokémon can be sent to the cloud and then transferred to Pokémon X & Y. Poké Transporter comes when you purchase Pokémon Bank.
The cloud storage idea came during the development of Pokémon Crystal.
Pokémon Bank requires an annual fee
You will receive Kanto Starters from Sycamore. They Mega Evolve
Special Red & Blue Nintendo 3DS XL have been announced for North America and Europe. They will be released on September 27th"

Your friend will be the one to give you Chespin, Froakie or Fennekin. The Professor will be the one to give you Charmander, Bulbasaur or Squirtle.