Pokémon Direct Summary
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=blhaSxUJ-OU
The recently finished Pokémon Direct gave some great new information about Pokémon X and Pokémon Y, as well as shedding some light on a new service being launched alongside the two games called Pokémon Bank.
New Pokémon?
Eagle-eyed fans have spotted that a new Pokémon makes a very brief appearance in the Direct broadcast. There’s no further information on the Pokémon. But we’ll bring updates when they arrive!
Pokémon Bank
This service will allow players to store their Pokémon online in a central place and will work across different copies of Pokémon X & Y. There will be an annual fee, but Pokémon Bank will be able to hold up to 3,000 Pokémon and is accessible anywhere you have a 3DS compatible internet connection.
Sorting and moving Pokémon has been made easy with search tools which allow players to look for Pokémon of a certain type or sort them by different criteria.
Mega Venusaur, Charizard and Blastoise
Mega Venusaur
“When Venusaur becomes Mega Venusaur, the flower on the Pokémon’s back blooms even more fantastically than before. Its legs and frame become more sturdy to support the weight of the huge flower.”
Mega Venusaur’s type remains the same, but its ability becomes Thick Fat which reduces damage from TWO of its weaknesses: Fire-type & Ice-type attacks. The Mega Evolution also grants it increased Defense and Special Defense.
Mega Charizard
“When Charizard becomes Mega Charizard, its pointed horns and long tail give the Pokémon a look of sleek sharpness. Mega Charizard is in a league of its own when it comes to flying prowess, able to reach incredible heights.”
Mega Charizard also retains its original Fire/Flying typing (sorry to those of you who wanted Fire/Dragon!), but does get an exciting new ability: Drought! Perfect for Sunny Day teams! The official site has confirmed that it has improved Special Attack.
Mega Blastoise
“The two rocket launchers on Blastoise’s shoulders turn into a single huge cannon when it Mega Evolves into Mega Blastoise. This cannon boasts a blast range so great that it can strike targets more than six miles away!”
Mega Blastoise, like the rest, retains its Water typing, but gains a new ability introduced in Generation VI: Mega Launcher. This ability raises the power of “pulse” type moves, such as Water Pulse and Dark Pulse.
Pokémon X & Y Special Edition 3DS XLs
For North American and European Pokémon fans, the two exclusive X & Y-themed 3DS XL models have been announced for sale outside of Japan. They come in a blue or red edition to correlate with the games.
So what starters will you gonna have?
I think I’m going with all the fire type starters: Charmander, Torchic and Fennekin. Maybe I’m gonna pick Squirtle only to break the monotony, but I really like Charizard! I don’t know what to do! I have one month to decide!!!
i guess that’s how we’ll both end up starting our journeys, with the fire types.
My question is: when are we getting the Kanto starters? I really hope it’s in the beginning of the journey, not after we beat the Elite 4 or something…
after route 1. in sycamore’s house.
Really? That’s pretty good news! Now we have to decide on a pair of starters!
He doesn’t know
yes i do. he said in the trailer that it would be better if u had more than one. what point in the game do you have only 1 pokemon besides route 1? and the mansion just north of your hometown is where he resides in the trialers. Therefor it is safe to assume that that is where you get the kanto staters 🙂
I guess we get them in Lumiose City at worst, but I agree with your opinion about Sycamore Mansion.
Not yet known..
Not gonna lie, I was expecting a bit more. STILL, this is really awesome. It’ll definitely tide me over until Corocoro.
Confirmed ALL Starters get Mega Evos
Humm, I LOVE the design of Mega Charizard, Mega Blastoise is ok, and Mega Venausaur… I struggled to see the difference. However I think the biggest drawback is the fact they all maintain their types…big let down. It was the perfect opportunity to make Charizard a beast :/
Still, it’s hinting at all starters receiving mega’s which is cool!
Hello there mysterious Pokemon that was shown briefly in the anime trailer at the airport:
http://31.media.tumblr.com/74e8499cbf34b3a9d839d7d8e8eef3e6/tumblr_mslrqzakPi1r1alb2o1_500.png
Looks fake
It’s real.
Yeah I saw a pixilated version first
Okay.
Where did you find this image? *I don’t see a shadow, so it does seem suspect*
Serebii
Serebii forums or front page?.. big dif. I can’t even get on serebii right now
Serebii announced it on Twitter. And now it’s on the front page.
serebii front page
Hm. Well, it DOES resemble that random white thing. And it was the front page. It also looks like an Absol with a bad hair day.
Hahaha, Absol bad hair day xD
note, I do not think it’s related to Absol, it looks to be about the same size, so that looks too big for a prevolution, it looks like it has hooves, plus the longer back legs.
lol its emo Kuzco
I’m going to nickname it that now. No kidding.
A llama Pokémon, maybe?
Hmmmmmm thought it might be fake, but me now wonder about this…..
It appears at 15:16 for literally a couple of frames and you’ll have to keep pausing to catch it. – Pokebeach
Ya I found it right after i posted haha
swirlix evo fairy/dark anyone?
If it was fairy/dark and Swirlix’s evo… Then Swirlix’s counterpart, Spritzee, might be a fairy/dark Plague doctor! Soooo cool xD (Hey, a guy can wish hahaha)
Spritzee is indeed based on a Plague doctor. It will definitely evolve into a taller, more humanoid Plague doctor. It’ll most likely remain Fairy as its sole type.
Swirlix is based off Cotton Candy, In Australia they call cotton candy “Fairy Floss” which is how swirlix got its inspiration and typing. There is a type of fairy floss sold in australia that if you chew it, it turns into bubble gum. My thoughts is that Swirlix will evolve into a round/hard/bubble gum Fairy Pokemon.
I don’t think it would be a swirling evo given how swirlix is completely pink and this pokemon has no traces of pink on it. Swirlix is also more puffy and cloud-like where’s this pokemon is just furry. It looks like a stand-alone to me
OMG, It was really on the trailer and we missed that!
When I first saw it I thought it was Mega Absol
You know it may be too big but it has some similarities with absol…colouring for one- you never know it could be a pre-evo?
I hope for this, absol… looks too close to it though it could be another of those Pokes that look related but are not
Lol yea like luvdisc and alomomola
I think this is a new Alpacca-Pokémon. No similarities to Absol seen. The amount of detail is the same as on Absol so it can’t be a pre-evo, also the fur is completely different, more fuzzy.
🙁 I’d be sad if we start getting pre-evos again.. They don’t much except for the collect and cute factors.
I would rather it wasn’t and i’m beginning to think it isn’t an absol pre-evolution but i’m pretty sure we will get some… every gen since 2 has had at least 1 or 2 (5th gen being the exception but that was the exception to a lot of things) and since we know were getting evolutions of older pokemon it stands to reason that we may see 1 or 2 pre-evo’s…personally i’m hoping for a shared pre-evo for both tauros and miltank.
I could definitely see that one happening! That and I’ve always wanted Kangashkan’s kid.. but that’s unlikely.
Either a Swirlix Evo or Absol pre-evo. Remember the X&Y anime trailer – a trainer had a white four-legged Pokemon standing by him. This is it.
It looks way too tall for an Absol prevo, plus the colouring is a bit off. Also, given it looks like a llama, I don’t think it has much in common with Absol at all. I honestly just think this could be a new, stand-alone pokemon.
I’m not sure if it has been posted here, but Masuda tweeted a photo of himself with a llama. Given his usual reputation it wouldn’t surprise me if this is a llama Pokémon.
I desperately want this llama to be rideable. Also, give it an ability that doubles the power of Spit Up :p
Oh yes thinking of it I saw it but didn’t think much of it then… checky bugger teasing us… they’re trying to out smart us.
I want this gothic llama to conquer nightmares
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BSffnsxCYAEQfPg.jpg
Here is the “airport” picture for those who forgot (like me):
https://securecdn.disqus.com/uploads/mediaembed/images/607/8403/original.jpg
Coincidence that they “accidentally” reveal the same pokemon twice? haha I love Nintendo / Pokemon Co.
It looks exactly like a poodle but more Pokemon-like!!
Jordin if its not too much trouble could you make me an icon with mega charizard and says DUBB at the bottom?
Sure, here you go 🙂 I was told by a moderator to go to PMs instead of posting (preferably) though so that’s why I haven’t really made any new ones for people.
Jordin, may I ask, how do you do these “digital” grid round-square thingies in your avatars?
From a picture. This is “my style” different people have different styles in making icons, banners, etc. I just experimented with many different styles and this one was my favorite. If you probably have seen my earlier avatars they were different because I was still experimenting. (:
Awesome. But, I mean, is there a tool on photoshop or whatever to do that grid? I wanted to do something similar for my tumblr background 🙂
Nope just looked on the internet- http://files.myopera.com/jtonik/albums/905284/Opera-Background-Speaker.jpg This isn’t exactly what I use but it’s similar 🙂
I have that image
Thank you! 🙂
Thanks soooo much n I’m sorry to you and the site- I didn’t know know about that
No problem and it was in the Community guidelines post.
Sorry for the inconveniance but could you PLEASE make one with Mega-Charizard with “Fairy Tail” on the bottom? I really like your style and I think your work is awesome. I would really appreciate it if you did thank you so MUCH! ;D
Here you go 🙂
TY SO MUCH!! I LOVE IT!
I can turn a blind eye to it if it doesn’t happen too often 😉
Thank you master Dae! Is it okay if I make one more for Dominic over there that already asked? 🙂
I don’t mind.
The rules are only there if things get out of hand. We’re not going to police every comment 🙂
Thank you once again!! 🙂 I promise I won’t go overboard!
Sorry
Hi Jordin, I see you’ve been making some amazing sites and I was hoping you could make me one too but Idk how to contact you… cause i know all the community guideline things now. Please reply!
I guess you could just post your request here. Just can’t really over spam this since this article isn’t about avatars so…what would you like?
They should make a Requests for Jordin Article!
A smeargle with a colourful background of some sort. no words or anything. Thanks so much!
Here you go! (: Credit to Xous54 on DeviantART for Smeargle.
Guys, this isn’t the place. Seriously. We literally JUST had the community guidelines posted.
It’s so cute, I really hope it’s a Llama, I’ve always wanted a Llama Pokemon :3
Ever since I had the idea of a “Steel Wool” Alpaca, it’s been one of my pet ideas.
Can it be a female version of gogoat?. As in skiddo female evolves in this? Looks like a goat or something with long hair..
Oh btw.. I hate mega blastoise, love mega charizard en mehh mega venusaur.
All I’ve been able to think since I’ve seen it.
Also, it kinda looks a little derpy. I like that. :3
kind of looks like a griffon. maybe those long flappy ears are wings?
O: That thing could definitely be a Griffon!!
Here’s hoping it will become a badass flying poke
amen. *raises beer bottle
Its Akamaru 😀
Could it evolve into some type of Gryphon? I hope so.
Very simple design. Great color and above all very good design. None of the features are over-done which I think is GREAT considering the fact that most people are wanting more of the epic-ness ever since the designs for Blaziken, Lucario came out.
I’m pretty sure that’s a griffin, the mythological bird-lion-thing.
Oh, and to the mods, this isn’t an alternate account. Disqus deleted my old account for some reason.
I think you mean Hippogriff. Looks more like a hippogriff to me.
If Gamefreak were to ever make a Hippogriff/Griffin Pokemon, it will definitely be a legendary and not some basic thing.
I thought they were the same thing! Thanks for clearing that up for me.
It looks more like a mammal than anything to me. Some kind of goat or camelid (llama/alpaca/guanaco/vicuna)
Like this:
http://cdn1.cdnme.se/cdn/6-2/4043127/images/2013/jnzcxnjcxzjncxzjnzjncx_510ac912ddf2b324e646f113.jpg
Nah dude, when GF make a Griffin Pokemon You’ll know it’s a Griffin Pokemon, plus it’s got hooves and no wings.
Maybe it will evolve into a griffin :)))
female evolution of skiddo.
Can everyone get on serebii but me?
I’m happy to see a brand new Pokemon, a Llama/Alpaca Pokemon! 😀
I didn’t even notice it although I watched the stream. XD
Saw it on Serebii a few moments ago, it looks really cool! :O
It’s really there for like half a second, something only spotted with a some effort, checky nintendo making us work for news…
It’s just a hardcore version of “Who’s that Pokemon?”
New Pokemon
Oh yes, that’s right! It’s a perfect match! I just wonder what it could be.
What do those ears mean? Why it has puffy hair? Where the hell its actual face? Will those questions find an answer?
i like the llama pokemon but i really hope X and Y story is not all about megas and to be honest megas are kinda taking my hype away since it taking away from the wonderful pokemon we can meet
Took me like 100 pauses to get it but finally managed to pause at the right moment. Yeah it looks pretty cool- around the 15.15 minute mark and literally a flash for less than a second- unless you pause at the exact moment you just do not see it lol Sneaky Nintendo!
Or more like fail/lazy Nintendo
On thinking that there wouldn’t be eagle-eyed fans
It was done on purpose I think.
Yes they lazily SET UP a battle between Venusaur and new pokemon to put in the footage because they are so lazy they didn’t think anyone would see it -.-
i love how lazy they were when they created 3 models for all of the 700+ pokemon
You inspired me to try, and I got it on my 1st try!
Hahhaha seriously? You must be a ninja with your clicks!
Seriously
CAN WE RIDE THE LLAMA
well i can say it if it a llama pokemon it has to have spit attack
swallow and spit up
There’s a screen shot on the Pokemon X and Y official site of Pokemon Bank, and for some reason says Magnezone has a gender…
Apologies for those who are having issues when trying to access he site. It’s not just you it’s for all of us. We can’t even get to edit the post!
It should be running normally again soon 🙂
Thanks! I was hoping it wasn’t just me because it was saying Internal Server Error.
I think I will pick Froakie and Bulbasaur for my playthrough of Pokemon X, so I can inflict status moves as well as attack physically! Plus, I’ve never used Bulbasaur before in my life, and this generation is meant for new things.
cool im picking Fenniken and Balbasaur so when my rival picks froakie i have grass type already
So this means dual type moves likely confirmed…. So much changing. wow. That would, in a way give us more than 4 moves per Pokémon in a sense that is, cool if it is true
I think it will work in a similar way Psyshock works.
For example: an attack being Grass-type, getting STAB from Grass-type Pokémon, but dealing and applying weaknesses and resistances of Poison-type damage instead of Grass… get it?
How, exactly, does this at all confirm dual-type moves?
I will let You specifically find out for yourself ;]
I believe he means because this confirmed yet another aspect of the PokeBeach leak, which stated there would be dual-type attacks. However, seeing as he also claimed Mewtwo had two of (what we now know to be) Mega Evolutions, he’s not entirely in the clear just yet. Unless Mewtwo’s supposed ‘second form’ is MegaMew, as some speculate.
It also said that Professor Sycamore’s first name would be Patrice and that Mewtwo would have two forms, both of which are untrue. That particular batch of rumors can’t be completely trusted.
Maybe his name is Patrice Sycamore?
It’s Augustine Sycamore. And the rumors said ‘ANOTHER professor named Sycamore’
True, forgot about that!
I think that Pokémon Bank will need a fee for avoiding people from creating multiple accounts. Imagine people creating Bank accounts with no sense. This guarantees the good performance and health of the Bank servers. It is just my opinion, because I don’t think Nintendo would learn a lot of money from 500yen/yr fees
http://www.myfacewhen.net/uploads/6171-leviosa.gif
Mfw this Llama/Alpaca Pokemon is number 666 in the Pokedex.
Fennekin, Chespin, Froakie, Charmander, Bulbasaur and Squirtle. I guess you pick two, and the remaining 4 starters go to your rivals/friends?
MegaCharizard’s face looks like Aerodactyl’s face.
It also looks like early artwork:
http://fuckyeahbetapokemonart.tumblr.com/image/12412291867
The moves which the megas are using are Hydro Cannon, Frenzy plant and Blast burn.
Paying $5 a year for a service that allows you to hold up to 3000 different Pokemon, with an easy search system that ALSO allows mutli-generational transfer… I don’t see why some people are so butthurt over this, I think it’s awesome!
I <3 Mega Blastoise
Same at both things!
that’s right! not only it lets you to save your pokemon so, if you lose your game, you don’t lose all your pokemon, but with this system you can finally restart your game everytime you want without losing your pokemon as you can save them online!
but people complain because it was free before… without giving specific details, there are other companies now that are charging for things that were free before and anyone is complaining about it…
I would say the hurt probably mostly comes from people just not liking that they buy a $200 handheld and a $40 game for it and then have to pay $5 a year on top of that for a fairly simple companion app. Put simply, people just don’t like to pay more money than they have to. Also, the fact that they don’t like that they have to pay for it may have something to do with how we’re spoiled with all of the free cloud services offered anymore by companies like Google and Apple.
The fact that let’s you move BOXES of pokemon in minutes is a definite plus.
Don’t forget it’s free for a month, so if you want to transfer everything in the first month, it’s not problem!
This guy looks like a poodle. If you try to zoom to it’s face you can see the balck dot which is the nose. This is a poodle for sure if you ask me.