Before we begin we must clarify that whatever is said is NOT to be considered fact.
During the days of Generation V reveals a contact leaked information on numerous Pokémon that later proved to be real. This same source—who apparently has ‘connections’—has said that later today they will reveal the type information for Xerneas, Yveltal and Sylveon as well as a new type. Like we said anything said is not to be considered fact until it is proven 100% real, but there’s a slim possibility we’re in for something.
Update: A little bit of clean up here. In the above paragraph I typed “…has said that later today they will reveal…“, several users mistakingly read this incorrectly thinking that we meant that official sources were going to reveal something that day. When using they we meant the individual who provided this information would be releasing it that day. Nothing about this is official, the user mentioned nothing of an official source revealing anything, let alone in a specific time frame. Seems a couple of other places online may have also received the line correctly. Apologies for the confusion, but declaring it fake (which it may well be) for an incorrect reception of that line isn’t necessary now.
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The individual has posted saying that the new type is indeed Fairy Type as many fans have previously speculated.
• Xerneas is said to be Fairy Type.
• Sylveon is also said to have the new Fairy typing.
• Yveltal gets Dark/Flying typing.
Update: Clefairy is said to have it’s type altered. No word on Snubbull yet though. Both of these Pokémon are classified as the ‘Fairy Pokémon’.
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Staff members have all got their own opinion on this, you can read them below. We also want to hear what you think, so please let us know and get discussing in the comments!
Ozymandis: If you asked me whether or not I wanted a Fairy-type, or any new type for that matter, earlier this year, I would’ve strongly said no. But overtime the idea has grown on me, so if this turns out to be true I’m all for it; I’m just not too fond of the name. I’d be pretty disappointed if Xerneas doesn’t turn out to be a dual type though.
Kriffix: Yveltal makes perfect sense to me. Also, each Eeveelution’s type could be figured out just by glancing at it. Sylveon on the other hand was a little different. No existing type seemed to match 100%. Hence, the introduction of a new type feels like its upon us. I didn’t think I’d be saying this a couple of months ago, but at this point it feels right.
NL: Sounds right, Fairy and Dark sound like they would be super effective towards each other.
Justin: The way they have the types now is pretty balanced (unlike the first gen where psychics pretty much decimated everything). Adding additional types could smudge things up. I think GF would be a bit more creative if they were to add a second type.
Plus, I fear that it would bring a whole new slew of crappy gimmicks to the game. Every generation seems to have something ridiculous; berry mixing, pal park, dream world. . .they’re all so frustrating and pointless.
Dan: I personally don’t feel we will see anything come today, but in coming weeks nearer to the release. My own views are though that Yveltal and Xerneas will be dual types, one of the types being a new one – which I think will be the same type as what Sylveon will be. So one new type, which the 3 Pokémon will share, with Sylveon being pure to that typing.
Sammydodger: I would love to see a new type, as it would shake up the strategic options for the competitive and add some interesting designs/moves/story for everyone else. I don’t like the name ‘fairy’ because it sounds childish, however it would make sense for the target audience.
moving: Personally, I’m quite liking the idea; although I’m not huge on the name. Xerneas seems to fit the Fairy type nicely and I’m sort of excited to see what they do with the current type chart to fit it in. I think everyone already called Dark/Flying for Yveltal, so that’s good too. That is, of course, if this is all real.
I don’t know, even if this guy does have a good record, I think he’s wrong on this one. I just can’t figure out why in the world Xerneas would be a “Fairy”! I’m not seeing it. (Sorry moving.) Also, I find it hard to believe they will introduce a new type. It’s not impossible, but this far into the series it would just seem odd (not to mention there is no urgent need for another type). If they absolutely have to introduce a new type, though, I agree with those saying that “Astral” or something to that extent would be the best. Why? No real reason, just my preference.
If fairy type turns out to be true, I bet the Mew/Celebi/Jirachi/Manaphy/Victini-type legend of this generation is gonna be so adorably cute, and probably Fairy type, or Fairy/Psychic.
So I talked to Dan over twitter and using google translate, and this is what he told me:
Clefairy, Clefable, Jigglypuff, Wigglytuff, Audino, Chansey, Blissey, Snubbull, Granbull, Plusle, and Minun will be the only one’s that will be retyped to Fairy, with Plusle/Minun being Fairy/Electric, and Snubbull/Granbull being Normal/Fairy. The other pokes I named will lose their normal typing for Fairy. Togetic will NOT be retyped to fairy, because it already has two types (Normal/Flying) and has a secondary egg group that would ruin its movepool-breeding with other pokes.
As for legends, The original Mew will also be retyped to Psychic/Fairy. Mewtwo will remain Psychic, but once you awaken it to its “Mewtwo X” form, it will become Psychic/Fairy just like the original Mew.
That would make sense because I typed fairy into google and I have been doing some research. It totally makes sense to have a fairy type now, although it should’ve been existed. I read about “pink, cute, loving fairies” which could pass for Jigglypuff or Clefairy. I read about “big fat fairies” which could pass for Blissey. I read about “healing fairies” which could very well be someone like Audino. I read about fairies that “had the ability of transformation” which could pass for Mew with his transform attack, and I read about “bad fairies that ate little kids and did mean things” which could pass for Snubbull. In images I’ve found that most fairies have cute little wings, or long wing-like strands, which Sylveon has, and which Blissey has. Blissey has cute little puffy wings. Ahh I love this fairy concept.
“Togetic will NOT be retyped to fairy, because it already has two types (Normal/Flying) and has a secondary egg group that would ruin its movepool-breeding with other pokes.”
That doesnt make sense.
There are numerous examples of pokemon being a type but not the same called egg-group and vice-versa, for Bug, Dragon, Flying, Water..
Its suddenly less believable now. Thanks…
OMG PIKACHU IS A FAIRY/ELETRIC, Yeah i can image Ash with a Fairy Type Pokemon, lol
Actually in the original Pokémon manga the main character, who looks very similar to Ash/Red has a Clefairy, not a Pikachu.
That’s exactly what I posted a while back. Is there gonna be an explanation for the Manga’s Clefairy to just suddenly “Become” a Fairy type?
Hirobyte said the only new type would be Fairy and that not every Pokémon in the Fairy Egg Group would become a Fairy-type. Also said that soon he’ll say what are the strengths and weaknesses of the new type. I don’t really care about if this Fairy type “leak” is real or not.
What I do care is the “leak” by the same guy that Fennekin’s evo is not Fire/Fight. LOL He says its evo is something unexpected and that the starter evos are surprising. He said he was gonna “leak” them on the weekend, but changed his mind.
Chespin’s Final Form- Grass
Fennekin’s Final Form- Fire/Fighting
Froakie’s Final Form- Water/Ground
I don’t really like the idea of a ‘fairy’ type but I am literally so starved for news that I will take anything at this point. ANYTHING DAMMIT.
I can now confirm some Fairy type moves:
Hey. Listen. Watch out. Look. Hello.
Haha I can’t tell if your joking or not. You prolly are. I just want good info! hahaha
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sZ0Yn16Dgg
Hahaha how was that not the first thing to come to me after hearing those words? I hope to god that if this rumor is true it doesn’t turn out to be half as annoying as that stupid little fairy from Zelda.
A lot of fiction novels have fairies disliking or weak to iron, so steel type would have an advantage over it one would think, that would maybe make sense
Fairy type is the Japanese name for it. English name is Light type.
Or they could both be Fairy Type seeing as Fairy Egg group in Japan is still Fairy. Would also make more sense to keep it Fairy if they are targeting Fairy like Pokemon.
I think it’s not going to be Light type in English.
I’m not against the idea of a new type, I just think it’s a lot of unnecessary work. I think if they add a Fairy Type, they’d have to go back and retype a lot of Pokemon, more than just Clefairy and Snubbull. Not to mention going back and changing movesets. Plus, it would be quite confusing to older players, and will take awhile to get used to. Overall, its a lot of work I’d rather see go to other new mechanics, overworld wise.
Lot of work? Untick normal, tick off fairy, done.
OMFG. THIS MAKES PERFECT SENSE AND EXPLAINS WHY “SNUBBULL/GRANBULL” GETS THE DW ABILITY “RATTLED” . FAIRY TYPE IS GOING TO BE WEAK AGAINST DARK/BUG/GHOST AND ITS ABILITY BOOSTS ITS SPEED WHEN IT GETS HIT BY ONE.
I bet my bottom dollar that the USA gets the name as “Light” type, and japan as “Fairy” type. There will be controversy and a bit of irony when the Pokémon assigned dex number #666 will be pure Light type, and probably draw attention to get sued from somebody or something lol. I feel it coming ya’ll. You would think Dex 666 would be a dark or ghost type right? Lol Nintendo is demented ya’ll.
It will be a generic normal or bug type as they don’t care for 666.
Xernia’s IS NOT Fairy type. The new legends (X,Y,Z) are based off North Mythology. A stag, an eagle, and a serpent. All 3 legends guard the tree of Asgard (as seen in the trailer, the big tree behind Xernias). Legend X, Xernias, represents Life. It creates life through its colorful antlers. Making it a logical Water type Legend like Kyogre. Water Is the cause of all life and Xernia’s is blue. Legend Y, Yveltal, represents “death”. Which is why a Dark/Flying type would make the most sense. Legend Z, a green serpent, will be dragon/ground. In mythology it feeds on the roots of the tree underground.
I also see the hint of the red/blue/green coloring of xernias/yveltal/Z-legend as a hint to ruby/sapphire/emerald. Rayquaza is also a green serpent. Could Pokémon Z version be a revisit to Hoenn region? Is rayquaza the one that forms the shape of a Z or is it the new green serpent?
*Norse Mythology
Unfortunately, it is not a fact whether Xerneas and Yveltal are based on Norse Mythology.
There are no concrete facts on the origins of these legendaries, yet. Everything else is merely an assumption.
We’ll find out for sure as we get closer to the release date.
Although, I do agree with the whole Norse Mythology thing, just not exactly how you explained it.
Here’s a link to my article on the forum if you’re interested. I typed it around the time the trailer was revealed.
http://mountmoon.net/topic/11792-three-legends-a-mirage-origin-discussion/
… Do you actually believe in what you’re writing? It was a nice idea at the beginning, but it would just screw the “original”. The four(!) stags got nothing to do with “the serpent” (actually, the Norse Mythology says that there are a huge bunch of serpents, two of them are named, and – maybe – one dragon) and “the eagle” (which are mostly two birds, which got nothing to do with death or something… That could maybe work for “the serpent”). Also, what about the little squirrel? “The Mew of this generation”? I don’t think that’s anywhere close to likely…
Besides, Yveltal Looks nothing like an eagle Oo”
And, seriously, the colors as hint to remakes or the involvement of Rayquaza? Do I even have to … ?
And even IF you were right, that wouldn’t rule out the typing at all. And no, I don’t believe in this Fairy rumour, though I’d like it…
I am right. Just Watch. Also like how the genies of 5th gen, Thundurus/Tornadus/Landorus are based off Mythology too, The Four Guardians of the Four Compass Directions. The tiger (west, fall), the Phoenix (south, summer), and the dragon (east, spring). The 3 genies all have a sacred form that takes the form of the guardian beasts, thundurus form (dragon), tornadus form (phoenix), Landorus form (tiger). Gamefreak are big on this mythology stuff. There is a fourth beast/guardian that I didnt’ mention yet which is the turtle (north,winter). I believe for 6th gen, they will introduce a 4th Genie (black colored) that takes on the form of a turtle. Similar to how Gen 3 introduced 3 regirocks and then Gen 4 they introduced a 4th regi.
You’re being a bit too confident there. It’s been evident that Gamefreak loves mythology since Gen 1. Everyone knows this. The date Sylveon was released could have just been coincidence. Like Claus said, you kinda have a misunderstanding of the Norse myth of the world tree, Yggdrasil.
They also wouldn’t mix different mythologies of the world. Why make Rayquaza the Norse Serpent when it was based of off Hebrew mythology (its mythological counterpart escapes me, but Groudon was the Behemoth and Kyogre was the Leviathan)?
The only thing I slightly agree with you is the color scheme reference, based on the Hoenn games and Gen 1 remakes.
*Ziz, that is what Rayquaza is based off of.
So, I tell you that you’re assumption is likely wrong, and you throw out more of those widely known false believes… Which got nothing to do with the topic… I guess you can’t be helped.
*also, Sylveon will be dragon type. Its the last “special type” there was out of the 8 special types that it didn’t get an evolution too and eevee since got an evolution to 7 of those types. odd how the 8th type is the 8th evolution, first leaked on january 8, 2013 (1/8/13 = 1 eevee, 8 forms, 13th main series games). The fantasy looking world it opened up next to Pikachu in the trailer was either its new ability, or draco meteor, like a calm version not attacking anyone.
Their colors indicate a remake? That sounds stupid. What about Dialgia/ Palkia? Resiram and Zekrom? Those didn’t indicate any remakes. Even when HeartGold/SoulSilver was announced, I really doubt that incredibly minute “hints” indicated its eventual release/
you know i dont even care what they give us as long as they give us something….Come on newssss!!!!
If Mew becomes Psyquic/Fairy, then Manaphy should be Water/Fairy.
A Fairy type? Proper tidy, en’t it mun!
It’s a shame they got rid of that 1…2…3…poof! line because that’d be fun to have with a fairy.
Look guys just why make too many assumptions and wreck your brains just wait for the release already! Well but it’s true that we get too much excited but be patient and wait for release like how u did when catching feebas in diamond perl and ruby sapphire lol!
It will make things easier lol
Is it Pokexperto who leaked it? If it is, then of course this is real, cuz everything he posted 3 years ago were real
If not, then I don’t remember any other source who leaked info to us which turned out to be true.
I’m personally okay with the Fairy typing, just the name that kills it, sounds way too childish for my taste.
And didn’t we all call Dark/Flying for Yveltal lol?
I was hoping that Yveltal would’ve been Sound/Flying :p
i really don’t like it. FAIRY seems borderline digimon. A DREAM or MYSTIC type would sound better. Or SOUND or even WIND(completely different from Flying) type would be better than Fairy….
No I don’t think fairy type is correct but CLOSE I reckon it’s going to be some sort of magical type such as a celestial power or enchanted type or maybe be just plain magic type (魔法少女 タイプ
mahou type) whatever it is a gaurantee you that both yvetal and xernes will both be dark/ something just look at them both they are both dark so if it is fairy xernes would have to be dark/fairy
I was hoping for a light type : /
I still like the theory of Light Type and Sound type Pokemon the best.
I agree with kriff and mecha, I’ve been thinking this since the first moment I saw sylveon xD
Just hope the new type is effective against some other types (there’s a rumor about not being strong against any type :(), and weak to some types which don’t have much type advantages (like poision being effective only with grass type)
My thoughts: if there is a new type namely fairy then sylveon will be fairy and yveltal will be fairy / flying and xerneas fairy / ground