[UPD1] A few new pictures added
The evolution for the recently revealed Pokémon Amaura has been leaked by the website Jeux Video. Its name is Aurorus and has a new attack called Freeze-Dry which is super effective against Water-type Pokémon and may freeze opponents! Update: IGN has now released some pictures of Tyrantrum, Tyrunt’s evolution. It can learn Head Smash.
Game Details
In addition to the two new Pokémon, various game outlets got to play Pokémon X & Y and have revealed some small additions to the games.
- New Kalos Pokémon will not be receiving Mega Evolutions, only Pokémon from generations 1 through 5
- It’s official, Masuda has confirmed that the overworld will not be in 3D, only battles and some special scenes
- PokéCenters will now feature an area to customize trainer appearance alongside the medical area and PokéMart
- Pokémon now gain XP when the wild opponent is captured
- Professor Sequioa asks you to run an errand at the start of the game: delivering a letter to your mother
Media Briefing Articles/Interviews
IGN.com — Men are from Mars, Pokémon X and Y are from France
Eurogamer — A new perspective: How Pokémon X and Y refreshes the series
Polygon — Pokémon X and Y director discusses the games’ strategic depth and Mega Evolutions
Trivia
Amaura and its evolution are both probably based on Amargasaurus. The artist of the above picture has depicted it with skin sails similar to the two Pokémon, but recent theories speculate that the rows of spikes probably stood on their own without any connecting tissue.
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Tyrantrum is pretty amazing. Even though I prefer the more regal/sophisticated/elegant sorts of pokemon for a slot on my team, I will definitely use this pokemon in the future, though probably not my first run-through. I am glad to see the white frills, red scaley skin, and gold spiked-head plate (with gold scales scattered sporadically) I’d give this about a 9 out of 10. It’s a really exciting design!
Aurorus is definitely better than its pre-evolution. The saturated orange-yellow frill looks much better as a less saturated yolk color. The white crown on it’s head significantly improves what it’s pre-evolution was missing as well. It gives it more character. Lastly, the new additions of crystals patterned around the jagged dark/light blue lining, swirled tail, and elongated frills really changed my mind about this pokemon line. I would say the design is about an 8.5 out of 10.
These are both solid additions to the Kalos region.
Nice review, I must say. However, for some reason, Tyrantrum just doesn’t do it for me. I will be picking Amaura instead, I think.
That’s really interesting I mean I was set on getting amaura but after seeing tyrantrum it’s hard to choose but it’s all just personal thoughts.
it is the royal heir pokemon after all
These are easily some of the best designs of X and Y yet. Gonna have a hard time choosing between the two!
I’m picking Aurorus because of its design and Ice typing, I don’t know about you.
I probably will too.
Think of how much Freeze-Dry and it’s ability Refrigerate could help in-game!
It should be fairly powerful. Plus, teaming it up with Fairies and Psychic types should help out against Fighting Types
For refrigerate to be any use, it’l need some pretty good normal type moves though. I wonder if it’l have hyper beam?
I hope we get more screenshots of Tyrantrum!
Maybe we’ll get a trailer like Pyroar ?
I really like aurorus!! It’s cute 🙂 And I really like tyrantrum. Especially it’s name! And it’s really great that pokemon gain exp from assisting in a capture now. And I’m sad the overworld won’t be in 3D ;( I really like the 3D feature..Ocarina of time was awesome. All well. I guess that will just make the next game better when they probably have a fully 3D world! I wish we would get an ice type version of spore that would 100% freeze an opponent. That’d be epic.
Sweet honey ice tea I fell in in love with both of them.
So I read the interview on polygon article. If Game Freak is including ALL the pokemon in the game, I guess there would be no re-makes of R/S/E?
Also I really want to know if we don’t have to use pokemon as HM Slaves. As they said “Everything will be available from the start” for some reason I interpreted that phase as getting tools/equipment that that enable you to get through the game Like cutting tools, surfboard, and a torch. That would be glorious. XD I know that is illogical but that is what came to my mind when I read that,
We’ve already seen you still ride and fly on your Pokemon… so…
No, as you still relying on a pokemon to do those things. So they were practically ‘slaves’. Though if they are pokemon you can rent without taking up space in your party I wouldn’t mind that aspect. XD
Does this mean the PokeMart will be separated? I didn’t like how they combined the Pokecentre and mart into.one in Gen 5 …and I from what i read, them seem they are combining the boutique too. Its like a Pokemon Wal-Mart. Nuuuu
I found it convienient. I didn’t have to go into two separate buildings. Laziness!
No they are all together along with the boutique. I mean they are likely getting rid of the whole top floor because they are pointless now that there is the PSS so they have more room to add yet another facility. I am looking forwards to seeing the new Center’s design.
Drat. I like how the PokeMart was seperate as it made it more town town, so that adds to the charm in my opinion, same if the boutique was in a separate building too. Though if they execute the ‘Wal-Mart- style PokeCenter really well, they really dedicate each area well then I should learn to accept it. 😛
I liked how they were separate too. Pokemart had its own theme too, which you can’t hear anymore.
Also, Pokemon Centers have a place where you can change clothes, but there are also separate places to buy clothes like a Department Store.
Imagine if these two fossiles are bigger than Waillord?!
Have to say, I’m a bit disappointed about no 6th gen Pokemon getting mega evos 🙁 I did want to have an all Kalos team. New fossil Pokemon look amazing :-O especially arororus.
Totally OUTRAGEOUS.
Now I can’t choose between this two magnificent Pokémon fossils
This made my decision much harder. I definitely know I’m getting Amaura. That evo is FABULOUS! But I’m not sure about Tyrunt for my other game
Kind of disappointed with the rex evo, now I probably will pick Amaura. xD
Where is this Polygen interview?
Also, exp when you capture things? Yes please.
pokejungle, are you telling me THIS is not 3D?!: http://serebii.net/xy/route.jpg
As in 3D turned on, not 3D models
Auto-stereoscopic 3D, something that cannot be showcased in any trailer or screenshot on the computer.
Why Kalos Get No Megas???……. ='[ Not even the starters X[
Ign say they received a letter from professor sequoia?
In a portuguese interview Hironobu Yoshida (the grafic designer of GF) said:
“O meu pokémon favorito é o Froakie. Esta é a minha escolha porque gosto de forma como evolui. Quando começares a jogar vais poder ver por ti próprio. Acho a evolução espetacular e espero que toda a gente tenha a oportunidade”
” My favourite pokemon is Froakie. This is my choise because I like how it evolves. When you will start playing you will be able to see it yourself. I think the evolution is spectacular and I hope…(don’t know here what he says)”
Can someone who know the language do the right and full traslation??
P.s. If Froakie is the designer favourite new pokemon then it will be awesome!!!!
I think it’s along the lines of ‘hope everyone will have the same opportunity’….?
You got the translation right. That last sentence seems like it wasn’t finished, it lacks something (it even lacks a period).
I find it interesting that Masuda says there might be a easier way to get shinies in XY.
Another interesting bit Masuda told was that there will be great variety in the pokémon that can be found in the wild and the idea is that each time you enter the tall grass, you find a different pokémon. Also, depending on the color of the flowers in the tall grass, the ratio for the pokémon encounters and their types are different.
“My favorite Pokémon is Froakie. That’s my choice because I like the way it evolves. When you start playing you’ll be able to see for yourself. I think its evolution is spectacular and I hope everyone has the opportunity to see it.”
Can we talk about the anime in here… and all the Other info in the other post please…
And here I was thinking the kalos starters would also get mega evolutions.
Sweet, more news while I was in class lol. Well I deff know my new team member is, but also this is some good stuff. I like the features, all though I’m a bit bummed about no mega evos for gen 6 pokemon. But still, this game has me hyped, too bad I already beat GTA V so now I’m once again bored waiting :/
Already? Is it that short?
Probably most games are unless they are RPGs. And even some RPGs are short.
Well I played it since I got it from the midnight release so yeah, if you are good, its short. But its a GOTY tyoe game so pick it up lol But that asside, this was going to keep me at bay till October 12 for X and Y, hence why I just ran out and purchased Kingdom Hearts 1.5 HD lol. But I am reading the eurogamer report, and Masuda said the after story in tis game will be BIG, so hyped 😀
omg another region?
*coughsuddenlyhoenncough*
ALL OF THE REGIONS
Another region was turned down by Masuda in the Eurogamer interview sadly. BUT he did not say if the Gen 3 games will get remakes. But he did say all post game will be in Kalos now.
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2013-09-19-a-new-perspective-how-pokemon-x-and-y-refreshes-the-series
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of the few early story tweaks is that you now receive your first
Pokémon via a group of friends. (Your choices are tough-shelled grass
choice Chespin, vulpine fire beastie Fennekin and the frog-like water
option, Froakie). Your pals accompany you through the game’s initial
locations, and you don’t meet the game’s Pokémon professor, Augustine
Sycamore, until after the first gym. It’s at this point you’ll receive
your Kanto starter, one of Bulbasaur, Charmander and Squirtle. You’ll
also get to battle the professor, too, Masuda hinted.
thats always been the case since they announced it
Is it just me who’s gonna let the Kanto starter rot in the box until post-game when I’m filling in the Pokedex?
Well, I will actually, but that’s because I want to run an all Dark Team, so none of them would fit that
I just wanna use all Kalos gen VI Pokemon, keeps it exciting
Same here
I definitely will use as many new Kalos dark types as possible before using older ones.
same. every gen I use a team of specifically that region’s Pokemon.
I am really struggling with a team of 6 pokemon this gen though, they are too many good ones I want to use 🙁
http://pokebeach.com/scans/fossil/2-articuno.jpg
LoL, hipster Articuno had freeze dry before it was cool
Credit to pokebeach for pointing it out
So is freeze dry like sleep power but freezing?
No, Freeze Dry does damage, it’s an actual attack. An Ice attack that curiously does Super Effective damage on Water, and it can freeze, but no where has it been confirmed it 100% freezes.
Gotcha thanks for the clarification!
I don’t understand why they didn’t modify Ice type to be super effective on water type anyway.
Is there any chance that this could of been omitted or missed off the new type chart? Risk of GF trolling?
I think that would make Ice types overpowered. They hardly need the offensive buff.
My theory is that ice melts in water, but that makes the water colder. If Ice were to be super effective against Water, it would’ve had to be called ‘Cold’ Type or something, because ice and water are equals in real life. Like I said before with my theory, they affect the other. The only reason I think a real-life reason for why types match up is because Fire beats Grass, etc….
It’s a damaging move that’s super effective on ester types also causes freeze
I NEED Tyrantrum!!
Team So Far…
Dedenne
Fletchling
Froakie
Chespin
Tyrunt( extra/ box til needed)
I’m just waiting for DeviantArt to get on this!
I really cant wait any longer!! How long until X and y again? I really need a countdown
If you’ve got a Tumblr, you can follow pokemon-xy to get a countdown pic about twice a day. (23 days for the record)
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You know… I almost think that these two should have been in Gen V. Because, Tyrantrum there is PERFECT for Drayden to use as his signature Pokemon, and Aurorus really looks like something Iris would have used in her champion battle, in place of lapras or archeops.