Meet Pokémon X/Y’s Mega

Meet Pokémon X/Y’s Mega Absol, Amphoros And Mawile In Screenshots

The Pokémon Company has shared screenshots of the latest round of Mega Evolved Pokémon. Below are Mega Absol, Mega Ampharos and Mega Mawile.

Mega Absol:

 

 

A Smelly Pokémon

Pokemon X And Pokemon Y Introduce A Smelly Pokémon

Siliconera will begin its detailed hands-on coverage of Pokémon X and Pokémon Y later today, but in the meantime, The Pokémon Company has released information on two more Pokémon in Pokémon X and Pokémon Y. The two new monsters in question are Aromatisse and Slurpuff. Check them out below.

Aromatisse is a Fairy-type Pokémon, and is an evolution of Spritzee , and is capable of giving off different smells, from a pleasant fragrance to a repugnant odour that can turn the tide of battle.

Pokémon Bank Cloud Service

Pokémon Bank Cloud Service To Launch In December, Will Cost $5 A Year

Last month, Nintendo revealed a new cloud service for their Pokémon RPGs, dubbed Pokémon Bank. As previously detailed, this will be a downloadable app for the Nintendo 3DS that will allow you to upload Pokémon from the Pokémon X and Pokémon Y games to the Internet. It will launch in the U.S. on December 27th.

Pokémon Bank will be a paid service, but the first month will be free, if you download and use the app (which includes obtaining the free pass) by January 31st, 2014. It will give you access to 100 storage boxes of your own, enabling you to store up to 3,000 Pokémon (that’s 30 Pokémon per box). The service will cost $4.99 per year.

It’s The Little Changes That Add Up

Pokémon X And Pokémon Y: It’s The Little Changes That Add Up

When Pokémon shifted locales from Unova to Kalos, geography wasn’t the only aspect of the game that underwent a change. In fact, while many of the changes in Pokémon X and Pokémon Y appear minor, they all add something, from atmosphere to customization to convenience and improved flow of the game.

One of the handiest changes is the Pokémon organization system. While the upcoming Pokémon Bank cloud service certainly sounds useful for players returning to the series, the Pokémon Box system in the game itself has had a few of its kinks ironed out. While the baffling choice of Pokémon Deposit/Withdraw is still present (as always choosing Organize Box allows you to do both at will, so having a choice that only lets you do one or the other has always been redundant), you can now drag Pokémon directly into your party from the box. While this choice was present in Pokémon Black/White, it required a roundabout movement because your party wasn’t always visible on the screen. This time around, things are far smoother.

Another X and Y

Pokémon X And Y: Where Better Graphics Actually Affect Gameplay

Every Pokémon generation has given us something new, not just with the Pokémon themselves or with gameplay, but also in terms of visual quality and the effects that can have on the game. This generation’s Pokémon X and Pokémon Y have made the most enormous leap of all—into 3D—and this brings its own set of improvements.

The Kalos region in Pokémon X and Y is beautiful. The world really comes alive with the new 3D approach in how it’s presented, which feels like quite the step up from previous games. In addition to the gorgeous overworld, though, I feel that the most unique aspects of Pokémon X and Y can be found in the caves, dungeons, and Lumiose City itself, all of which seem to have been turned into experimental playgrounds for techniques never before employed in a mainline Pokémon RPG.

X and Y

Pokémon X And Pokémon Y: Battles Are Faster And Tougher

With the introduction of 3D animated models to Pokémon, battles in Pokémon X and Pokémon Y have certainly become flashier. In fact, they’ve become downright reminiscent of Pokémon Stadium, Colosseum, and Battle Revolution, down to the attacks and fainting animations. Having not played those games in a long time, it was an unintended trip down nostalgia lane for me.

While there are no idle animations for Pokémon during battles, the camera travels around a lot, which helps keep things feeling alive. It will pan around, zoom in on the opposing Pokémon, and essentially do its best to make the scene look cool as the Pokémon stand around waiting for you to finish inputting your commands. In trainer battles, this effect is intensified, with more intense close-ups and a fancy face-off screen reminiscent of fighting games.

Pokémon X and Y Mega Charizard X gameplay trailer

Pokémon X and Y Mega Charizard X gameplay trailer

The latest Pokémon X and Y video looks at Mega Charizard X

Pokémon X and Y’s final starter evolutions revealed

You’ve got decisions to make in life. Important ones. Hard choices. But nothing will ever be as crucial as choosing your starter Pokémon. Normally I tell the professor in charge to shut up and hand me a fire-type. But I’ve got different ideas for this iteration of Pokémon.

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Best pokemon games

Let's Rank the Pokémon Games, Best to Worst

The Pokémon world is an enormous one, one that spans over 20 core titles (mostly with slight variations) and countless other side stories (30 by my count), but for newcomers into the series, it seems like an overwhelming lot to comprehend. So let's say you're a new player to the series, or an old hand looking to restart on the road to the Pokémon League—allow me to rank the series so you can catch 'em all the best.P

Before I start, I have to point out that this list isn't Kotaku's picks, no—they're mine and mine alone. One extra tidbit: this list does not mean that any one game in the series is worse than the other; if I could, I'd give each game a gold star. I mean I did play them all... all.

Pokémon Colosseum not much played but greatest game

Pokémon Colosseum

In the game,the player character Wes was part of an organization called Team Snagem and they obtained a machine which allowed someone to snag another's Pokémon as if it were wild. Another team, Cipher, was responsible for corrupting the hearts of Pokémon and giving them to Trainers. With the help of a young girl named Rui, Wes was able to find the Pokémon whose hearts were sealed and surrounded by a purple aura and use the Snag Machine to rescue Shadow Pokémon and restore them to normal.Pokémon Colosseum (Japanese: ポケモンコロシアム Pokémon Colosseum) was released on November 21, 2003 in Japan, March 22, 2004 in North America and May 14, 2004 in Europe on the Nintendo GameCube. The game followed the basic stadium style battling found in the Pokémon Stadium games but an extra was included in the form of an RPG which allowed Trainers to catch Generation II andGeneration III Pokémon in the desolate region of Orre.

Ferrothorn Description

Ferrothorn, The Thorn Pod Pokémon. 

It fights by swinging around its three spiky feelers. A hit from these steel spikes can reduce a boulder to rubble.They attach themselves to cave ceilings, firing steel spikes at targets passing beneath them. By swinging around its three spiky feelers and shooting spikes, it can obliterate an opponent.
Overview
Ferrothorn was easily the best non-legendary Pokemon to come from Black & White. Havin stellar defenses, a good typing, an amazing movepool with moves like Stealth Rock, Spikes, Leech Seed, and so forth, making it one of the best support Pokemon in the entire game. Although weak to common Fighting and Fire moves, most of the time Ferrothorn is able to shrug them off, lay hazards, hurt the opponent with Iron Barbs, or cripple them. The only problems with Ferrothorn are its dismally low Speed, and no reliable recovery, but it makes up for these shortcomings by being the best defensive pivot in OU (if not the game).

Pokémon Best Wishes - Episode Title + Pokémon Event + Pokémon of the Week

 Pokémon Best Wishes - Episode Title + Pokémon Event + Pokémon of the Week

Be sure to check the last few updates for a new Mega Evolution and new Pokémon If you have any ideas for the site, be sure to send them in
In regards to leaks coming out, we're unable to post due to legal reasons, as seen in 2010 when we received a cease and desist due to the volume of leaks we posted. When we get our game, we'll cover everything with our usual massive level of meticulous detail with some amazing things planned for you. We hope you understand and stick with us through this. 

In The Games Department

Pokémon X & Y - Download Event

Following on from the reveal of the Serial Code aspect of the Mystery Gift feature, the first serial code based event has been released. This event is for the UK where if you purchase the Pokémon X & Y games from the supermarket Tesco, if the game is marked as being part of the promotion, you will receive a special Serial Code that gives you access to 12 Quick Balls. It is not known when Tesco will stop providing these codes

In The Anime Department

Pokémon Best Wishes - Episode Titles

The official Japanese site has updated with the title of another special episode. This episode is to focus on Iris and her journey as she travels through Johto and finds Clair in the Blackthorn City gym. No airdate for this episode has currently been announced.
Special: Iris VS Clair! The Road to Dragon Master!

Until Next Time, See Ya

Berries

Berries

Berries have a variety of uses. These berries can all be used and crushed in order to make other items, PokéBlocks & Poffin that are used to boost your Pokémon's Contest statistics. In addition to that, some berries have in-battle effects such as healing Pokémon and some even reduce the Effort Values your Pokémon have gained. Berries can be given to your Pokémon to be held and can be reproduced by growing them in loamy soil around the regions or in the Berry Pots item. All berries however are one-use so use them wisely.

Armaldo Description

Armaldo, The Plate Pokémon.

 It went ashore after evolving. Its entire body is clad in a sturdy armor.Its enormous, retractable claws can cut through most anything. Its entire body is clad in sturdy plates. Its tough armor makes all attacks bounce off. Its two enormous claws can be freely extended or contracted. They have the power to punch right through a steel slab. It usually lives on land. However, when it hunts for prey, it dives beneath the ocean. It swims around using its two large wings.
Overview

Poor Armaldo. It can Swords Dance, Rock Polish, Curse, Rain Dance sweep, Stealth Rock support and Rapid Spin. The problem is that every single one of those things is done better by another Pokemon. Its a shame because Armaldo is so cool looking, and its pre-evolution Anorith is based off the Anomalocaris which easily the most horrifying yet adorable form of ancient life ever (Google it!). Its stats are solid overall, except its pathetic speed. The problem mainly stems from Armaldo's terrible typing. Rock / Bug is one of the worst typing you could ever have... comparable to even Flying / Bug. It leaves Armaldo with just resistances to Normal and Poison, both rarely used offensive types. It is weak to Water, Rock and Steel, all common attacking types (well, not so much Steel). Armaldo's great Attack stat and solid movepool are completely ruined by the terrible typing, and that everything Armaldo does something else does better. To try and use Armaldo in standard is almost suicide but in the Neverused tier Armaldo has some uses. More because of a lack of better options there, however Armaldo is a passable offensive Rapid Spinner (its rival spinners are Delibird and Spinda... not much competition). It is also usable on Rain teams to help check Grass types with X-Scissor.

Kingdra Description

Kingdra, The Dragon Pokémon. 

It lives in caves on the seafloor and creates giant whirlpools every time it moves.It is said that it usually hides in underwater caves. It can create whirlpools by yawning.
Overview

Kingdra is a well rounded Pokemon stat-wise with an excellent typing as well as a great mixed movepool, with good abilities to boot. The only reason Kingdra isn't solidly OverUsed is because its stats, though quite good, are just a little subpar, especially in its Speed compared to many of the other Dragons in OU. The ban on Drizzle + Swift Swim by most competitive sites also did not help Kingdra any (although since this is still legal in Doubles, to my knowledge, Kingdra is very effective there). However, Kingdra should never be discounted as in UnderUsed it can provide its own Rain to sweep with, or run a different but just as viable set, while in OU it makes possibly the best counter to Rain a team can have.

Crobat Description

Crobat, The Bat Pokémon. 

It flies so silently through the dark on its four wings that it may not be noticed even when nearby. The development of wings on its legs enables it to fly fast but also makes it tough to stop and rest. The transformation of its legs into wings made it better at flying, but more clumsy at walking. A Pokémon that gained vastly enhanced flying performance by having its legs turn into wings. Having four wings enables it to fly faster and more quietly. It turns active when the night comes. Over the course of evolution, its hind legs turned into wings. By alternately resting its front and rear wings, it can fly all day without having to stop.
Overview

Crobat is the parent of Zubat, a Pokemon who is easily one of the most annoying in the game. Countless Zubats have infuriated players with Supersonic spam that always seems to make you hit yourself. It evolves into Golbat who isn't much less annoying. It doesn't help that probably 90% of Team Rocket has one (that or something from the Raticate family). Sure you could catch Zubat yourself but all it knew was the horribly weak Leech Life until about 10 levels after you caught it, where it would learn the almost as weak Bite and remain useless for basically the rest of the game. It eventually learned Wing Attack, but back in the day that was no better than a Flying type Tackle. Oh did I mention it learned no useful TMs and NO HMs (not even Fly in Red / Blue). Yeah, Zubat was a classic case of total useless junk. Gamefreak was kind enough to give Golbat an evolution in Gold and Silver. Sadly they didn't really do anything to help with its move issues. In Ruby / Sapphire Crobat received some desperately needed love. It got Choice Band as well as a ton of new physical attacks added to its movepool such as Sludge Bomb, Shadow Ball, Hidden Power and Aerial Ace. Crobat's biggest boost was in the 4th generation as the moves Roost and Brave Bird became available. Crobat also got use of Nasty Plot, and in Platinum it got Heat Wave. This is by far the strongest Crobat has ever been and probably ever will be. Now adays Crobat isn't nearly as good as it was last generation. The game has become more powerful while everyone's favorite bat hasn't really changed at all. It still has blistering speed and good stats everywhere else. While Crobat isn't amazing its still far better than its humble beginnings in Red and Blue. It may never relive its glory days of Diamond and Pearl but it can still make a name for itself.

Scizor Description

Scizor, The Pincer Pokémon. 

It raises its pincers with eyelike markings for intimidation. It also swings them down dangerously. Its wings are not used for flying. They are flapped at high speed to adjust its body temperature. It swings its eye-patterned pincers up to scare its foes. This makes it look like it has three heads.
Overview

Since Platinum, Scizor has come into its prime. It was the first Pokémon to really abuse Technician STAB priority, and it did it so well. 130 Attack, pretty good defences, a great physical movepool, a slick as hell design, it's a great Pokémon. In terms of revenge killing, it is arguably the best in the game. Technician Pursuit and Technician STAB priority means you can take practically anything down. It gets Swords Dance which can make it a brutal sweeper, or a Choice Bander to punch holes in the enemy team. It also has one of the best typings available.

Politoed description

Politoed, The Frog Pokémon. 

It gathers groups of others as their leader. Its cries make Poliwag obey. Whenever three or more of these get together, they sing in a loud voice that sounds like bellowing. The curled hair on its head proves its status as a king. It is said that the longer and curlier the hair, the more respect it earns from its peers.
Overview

Oh Politoed, you crazy pink-cheeked swirly-tummied little critter. The pain you have wrought the OU tier is immeasurable. You and your endless rain... and, obviously, that's all Politoed is used for. Nobody sits there thinking "hm... I really need a bulky Water... Water Absorb Politoed, of course!". Basically, Politoed exists for Drizzle and Drizzle alone. Not saying it can't be useful outside of infinite rain, but it's the reason everyone adds it to their team. It can use Hypnosis... that's nice. Strong Water attacks, which is awesome. A fairly good support movepool? Great! But it's Drizzle we all go there for, and it's all we want out of the poor little green toad, whose ability is more desired than its own existence.

Poliwrath Description

Poliwrath, The Tadpole Pokémon. 

With its extremely tough muscles, it can keep swimming in the Pacific Ocean without resting. This strong and skilled swimmer is even capable of crossing the Pacific Ocean just by kicking. Although an energetic, skilled swimmer that uses all of its muscles, it lives on dry land.
Overview

Poliwrath was Water / Fighting before it was cool (looking at you Keldeo, and also I apologize for the overused hipster pun), and is quite a solid Pokemon in the RarelyUsed tier. Having decent offenses and even better defenses, as well as good coverage and a solid typing and ability, Poliwrath is a prominent threat. Although its offensive stats are relatively low, it makes up for it with a good support movepool as well as Bulk Up to help boost its Attack. And despite not being as good as its fellow Water / Fighting Keldeo or its cousin evolution Politoed, Poliwrath can hold its own in the tier it resides in and fill a couple of roles very well.