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Playback the XY&Z #006: Mega Lizardon X

This year's Pokémon movie is the final chapter in the XY&Z series.
Many battles have been fought with the Kalos region as its setting,
so let us do a playback of those emotions and those battles!!



First broadcast March 19th, 2015:
"Pocket Monsters XY Special: The Strongest Mega Evolution ~Act III~"
As the group pursued the mystery of Mega Evolution,
they ended up clashing with Groudon, Kyogre and Rayquaza!
Mega Lizardon X fought valiantly, not backing down an inch even with legendary Pokémon as its opponents!

The next episode of "Pocket Monsters XY&Z", where Mega Lizardon X will be playing an active role as well, is
"The Kalos League Begins! Mega Lizardon Showdown: X VS Y!!", airing Thursday June 30th



XY&Z Movie Info #7: Presenting "Magearna the Way it Looked 500 Years Ago"!



This is Magearna, the way it looked 500 years ago.
Since it was serving Azoth Kingdom, it had gorgeous colors and an extravagant pattern!

To see how the current Magearna, the one Satoshi and his friends encounter, looks, check out the Character/Pokémon presentations!

Related links:
Character/Pokémon presentations
10 Keywords that will help you enjoy the movie

Sources: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/pokemovie_ch/?p=2509 and http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/pokemovie_ch/?p=2518
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XY&Z Movie Info #6: Presenting Concept Art for "the Nebel Plateau"!



This is the plateau where Volcanion and Magearna live together with Pokémon injured by humans.
A huge tree resembling Volcanion's arms act as its symbol!

Related links:
Character/Pokémon presentations
10 Keywords that will help you enjoy the movie

Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/pokemovie_ch/?p=2503
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Pokémon Q #5


Question: Which Pokémon is this?



We will reveal the answer next week!
*The quiz questions asked will concern all Pokémon from national Zukan number 1 to 720, as well as Volcanion and Magearna.

Send in your answer via the Apply page.
One person that sent in the correct answer will receive a specially made Pokémon movie clear file!

Last week's answer:



The answer is: Nokocchi

The first character in each Pokémon's name is the last character in the name of the Pokémon before it:
Shaymin (シェイミ) ⇒ Minomutchi (ミノムッチ) ⇒ Chillaccino (チラチーノ) ⇒ Nokocchi (ノコッチ) ⇒ Tyltalis (チルタリス)
The only Pokémon whose name starts with a "No" (ノ) and ends with a "chi" (チ) is Nokocchi!

This week's gift goes to
"Yasusu" from Niigata
Congratulations! You will receive a specially made Pokémon movie clear file folder!

Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/pokemovie_ch/?p=2496
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Quote Central: Memorable Lines from Pokémon Movies #20



I can't do that!
She's my mother!


-Satoshi,
"The Emperor of the Crystal Tower: Entei", 2000


Satoshi has come to rescue his mom after she got taken away to the Crystal Tower.
But Entei, who needs Satoshi's mom to act as Me's mother, approaches Satoshi with the words "Leave that person here and get out!"
Satoshi answers with this line.

This quote was submitted by "Mei", who included the following comment:
This line really conveys how desperately Satoshi wants to save his mother.
Thank you for your contribution!

"Mei" from Chiba will receive a specially made Pokémon movie clear file folder.

If we use your submission, you will receive a specially made Pokémon movie clear file folder!
We want to hear your "Memorable Lines from Pokémon Movies"
We are now taking suggestions for "Memorable Lines" from past Pokémon movies!
We want your favorite "wise words", "inspired sayings"... or even utter nonsense.
To send in a suggestion, choose "Quote Central" from the Apply page and list the following:
"Movie title" - "Name of character or Pokémon that said the line" - "The line itself"
In addition, please also list "Roughly when in the movie the line is spoken" if you know this before submitting.

Submitted content will be chosen for publication by the official Pokémon movie site. Not all submissions will be published.
In addition, please understand we may edit the submitted text to make it easier to read.

Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/pokemovie_ch/?p=2490
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The World Hobby Fair '16 Summer




There's lots of fun to be had at the Pokémon Booth! Come visit the Next Generation WHF!
Held Saturday June 26th and Sunday June 27th at Makuhari Messe!

Scheduled opening time is 9am to 4pm (admission is free. The event will not be cancelled due to weather)

On the Main Stage: Extravagant guests will be on stage!

Abareru-kun and Rinka-chan from "Pokémon no Uchi Atsumaru?", as well as Tomohisa Sako, will be on the stage as presenters, telling the audience about what makes Pokémon so appealing!

A special video clip from "Pokémon the movie XY&Z: Volcanion and the Ingenious Magearna", which you won't be able to see anywhere else, will also be presented!

There will also be a portion of the show where we'll present the new amusement machine for kids, "Pokémon Ga-Olé", which you can use the "Special "Magearna" Ga-Olé Disk" you receive when you go see the movie with!
Attraction 1: An interactive Volcanion attraction!

The mythical Pokémon "Volcanion", which plays a major role in the movie, appears at the Next Generation WHF in the form of a free, interactive attraction! All of you will have to work together to fire the powerful move "Steam Eruption", which only Volcanion can learn!! You'll also get to see an exclusive video clip not available anywhere else!!
Attraction 2: A Pokémon Keyword Rally will be available!

We will hold a keyword rally based around "Pokémon the movie XY&Z: Volcanion and the Ingenious Magearna"! Solve the four riddles spread throughout the venue and complete the keyword! Aim for the goal and Get original merchandise!!
Attraction 3: Extravagant guests will fight at the "Pocket Monsters Sun/Moon" game commentary stage show!

On Saturday June 25th, game developer Junichi Masuda will be at the venue playing "Pocket Monsters Sun/Moon", which will be released Friday November 18th this year!

Then, on Sunday June 26th, you'll get the chance to battle the Battle Guy from the special Pokémon show "Pika-Chan", which is currently getting new episodes on the Nintendo e-shop and the official Pokémon Youtube channel!
Attraction 4: On Sunday June 26th, all the Pokénchi residents will gather at the World Hobby Fair Stage?

The stage show starts at 10am!
All four regular hosts of the currently airing, super popular show "Pokémon no Uchi Atsumaru?" will be at the World Hobby Fair Stage! They will hold a fun show together with the Pokénds (Pokémon friends) that came to the fair!
*The stage show lasts from 10am to 10:30am


The special pre-order ticket will be on sale at the fair!

The Pokémon Booth is marked with the Pikachu balloon!
Come visit!

For further information on opening hours, venue, access etc, see the official Next Generation WHF website

Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/whf16/
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Playback the XY&Z #005: Luchabull

This year's Pokémon movie is the final chapter in the XY&Z series.
Many battles have been fought with the Kalos region as its setting,
so let us do a playback of those emotions and those battles!!



First broadcast November 27th, 2014:
"Luchabull and Dark Luchabull!!"
The Forest Champion sides with the weak and crushes the strong!
Here it has a pro wrestling match against Dark Luchabull!
And in this fierce fight, a friendship that goes beyond victory and defeat began to take form!

The next episode of "Pocket Monsters XY&Z", where the Kalos League finally begins, is
"The Kalos League Begins! Mega Lizardon Showdown: X VS Y!!", airing Thursday June 30th



Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/pokemovie_ch/?p=2478
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Special, Sudden "Pokémon Elections 720 Baokkie" Giveaway!




The "Pokémon Elections 720" were held from Saturday April 16th to Sunday May 8th!

This was the most involving election ever held in Pokémon movie history, where people could choose who they wanted as a theater giveaway from all Pokémon with national zukan number 1-720, excluding only Volcanion, where "Gekkouga" was brilliantly chosen as the number 1 Pokémon!

For further details on the Gekkouga being given out, go here!

The Pokémon with the unfortunate honor of being ranked 720th was announced to be Baokkie!
However, we've made the sudden decision to give you Baokkie for your "Pocket Monsters X/Y/Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire" game at Pokémon Centers and Pokémon Stores all acoss Japan!
Baokkie will be given directly to you by store staff via infrared!
We will also be given out Baokkie's PR business card!
Let's all cheer Baokkie on!

The "Elections 720 Baokkie" Giveaway!


Giveaway period
Saturday June 25th to Friday July 15th.
*Distribution will end as soon as the supply of PR business cards is exhausted.

Participating stores
All Pokémon Centers, Pokémon Stores and Pokémon Store Outlets

Requirements
*A fully charged Nintendo 3DS series system
(New Nintendo 3DS/New3DSLL/3DS/3DSLL/2DS)
*A "Pocket Monsters X/Y/Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire" video game
(can also be the download version)

Things to note
*You will receive the Pokémon by conducting infrared communication with Pokémon Center/Pokémon Store staff. It is not received via the Internet.
*The Pokémon can not be received in any games in the "Pocket Monsters" series besides "Pocket Monsters X/Y/Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire".
*You can only receive a single giveaway Baokkie per game.
*Games that contain modified data or similar may not be able to receive the Pokémon.
*The giveaway Baokkie can not be deposited on the GTS (Global Trade Station) or sent out via "Wonder Trade".
*This event is also conducted at Pokémon store Outlets.

The "Prepare for a Fierce Fight! Black Mega Sirknight Campaign" is now Underway




To commemorate the premiere of "Pokémon the movie XY&Z: Volcanion and the Ingenious Magearna", we're holding the "Prepare for a Fierce Fight! Black Mega Sirknight Campaign" from Friday June 17th to Friday July 8th!

In the movie, a black Mega Sirknight plays a major role as the Pokémon belonging to Chymia, princess of Azoth Kingdom!!
To prepare for the fierce fight against the "Mega Evolution Army" that Satoshi, Pikachu, Satoshi's other Pokémon and Chymia find themselves in, use this campaign to befriend an "Alternately Colored Mega Sirknight" yourself!

Campaign Part 1:
"Chymia's Alternately Colored Sirknight", which can become an "Alternately Colored Black Mega Sirknight", is being distributed for "Pocket Monsters X/Y/Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire"!


This is your chance to receive "Chymia's Alternately Colored Sirknight", which plays a major role in "Pokémon the movie XY&Z: Volcanion and the Ingenious Magearna", for your copies of either of the "Pocket Monsters X/Y/Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire" Nintendo 3DS video games! This "Chymia's Alternately Colored Sirknight" holds a "Sirknightnite", so if you mega evolve it in battle, it can become an "Alternately Colored Black Mega Sirknight"!

How to receive the serial code:
To obtain "Chymia's Alternately Colored Sirknight", you need to get a unique serial code from a participating store. The way you obtain the serial code differs by store.

Participating stores:
Apita/Piago, Aeon/Aeon Super Center/Aeon Style/Aeon Retail Store, Ito-Yokado, Edion, Joshin Denki, Toys R Us, Bic Camera, Fuji, Heiwado, Yamada Denki, Yodobashi Camera, Pokémon Center and Pokémon Store
*Some stores exempt
A full list of all participating stores is available at the official Pocket Monsters website

Campaign Part 2:
You might be able to obtain a "Black Mega Sirknight" in "Pokémon Ga-Olé" as well! We're giving out a "Ga-Olé Ticket (QR Code)" that lets you access a special course!



The serial code card comes with a "Ga-Olé Ticket (QR Code)". When you scan the "Pokémon Ga-Olé" QR Code in the Multi Scanner... you get to select the "Alternately Colored Sirknight Course"!!

The paper the serial code you can obtain "Chymia's Alternately Colored Sirknight" with is printed on comes with a "Ga-Olé Ticket (QR Code)" on the back. By scanning this "Ga-Olé Ticket (QR Code)" in the new amusement machine "Pokémon Ga-Olé", which is scheduled to be released in July 2016, you'll be able to select the "Alternately Colored Sirknight Course"!
When you play this course, you have a chance to meet an "Alternately Colored Sirknight"!

*The Ga-Olé Ticket is for use with "Pokémon Ga-Olé", which is scheduled to be released in July 2016.
*You need 100 yen to play the game, and will need to inset another 100 yen to receive the Disk.
*Please note that meeting the "Alternately Colored Sirknight" does not necessarily guaranteed you'll catch it.

Campaign Part 3:
Buy Pokémon Card Game products and the like and obtain a "Black Mega Sirknight Half Play Mat", Volcanion cards and more!



If you spend 500 yen (including tax) or more at selected merchandise at participating stores, you will receive a "Black Mega Sirknight Half Play Mat" and a randomly selected card out of four: Volcanion, Pikachu, Nyarth or Harimaron!
The "Black Mega Sirknight Half Play Mat" also has a cool design on the back that can be used as a poster! Have fun with it, whether you use it for play or decoration!

Examples of selected merchandise:


For further information, see the official Pocket Monsters website

Sources: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=2152 and http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=2109
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XY&Z Movie Info #5: Presenting Model Sheets for "Doga & Ether"!





This is Doga and Ether, underlings of Jarvis, the man who is after Magearna.
The muscular man is Doga.
The woman with the decadent air to her is Ether.

They control the army of mega evolved Pokémon using the Mega Wave Jarvis created through the use of Neo Mystery Science!

Related links:
Character/Pokémon presentations
10 Keywords that will help you enjoy the movie

Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/pokemovie_ch/?p=2468
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The full results of the "Pokémon Elections 720" will be published on the official Pokémon movie site Thursday June 23rd!




The results of the "Pokémon Elections 720" were given a wonderful announcement at TOHO Cinemas Roppongi Hills Tuesday June 7th!

The winner, "Gekkouga", will be given out as a video game giveaway at movie theaters this summer! Currently, the top 100 can be seen at the official Pokémon movie site, but on Thursday June 23rd, we're going to present the full standings!

How did the Pokémon you voted for place!?
Please look forward to the reveal next week!

For info on the Gekkouga giveaway, go here

For the top 100, go here

Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=2140
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Theater Giveaway Information




When you go see the movie, you will receive a "Special "Magearna" Ga-Olé Disk" in the theater!

A total of 3 million audience members throughout Japan who go see "Pokémon the movie XY&Z: Volcanion and the Ingenious Magearna" will be given a "Special "Magearna" Ga-Olé Disk" they can use with "Pokémon Ga-Olé"!
Go see the movie and receive the "Special "Magearna" Ga-Olé Disk"!
*The giveaway is limited to 3 million attendants throughout Japan.
*Note that each theater will have a limited number of disks.
*There is no age limit for receiving the disk.
*The gift is not for sale. Please do not resell it.

You can befriend "Magearna" in Pocket Monsters Sun and Pocket Monsters Moon, on sale Friday November 18th!!
Befriending "Magearna" in Pocket Monsters Sun/Moon can only be done with the "Special "Magearna" Ga-Olé Disk"!



What is Pokémon Ga-Olé...?

"Pokémon Ga-Olé" is a new kids' amusement game machine that will premiere this summer! Here, Pokémon battles will take place on a huge 50 inch monitor, giving them enormous intensity and presence!

Summon more and more powerful Pokémon with your very own strength!
"Pokémon Ga-Olé" is a game where you enjoy 2-vs-2 Pokémon battles while cheering on your on-hand Pokémon by pressing buttons according to onscreen prompts!
By winning battles, you increase your on-hand Pokémon's "roar", which lets you continue battling against the Pokémon that heard the roar and appeared before you! The louder your "roar", the greater the chance of powerful Pokémon apparing, like legendary Pokémon, here represented with "Zygarde Perfect Forme"!

If you brilliantly manage to catch the opposing Pokémon after a white-hot battle that makes your hands sweat, your own Pokémon's victory "roar" will increase, and a strong Pokémon will appear! Insert a new coin and continue battling!



The "Special "Magearna" Ga-Olé Disk"'s unique design!!
The "Special "Magearna" Ga-Olé Disk" we're giving out is a black Ga-Olé Disk you can't otain through normal play! Settle matches with "Magearna"'s move Flash Cannon and let "Magearna"'s "roar" do its job!

For further information on Pokémon Ga-Olé, see the official website here

Also! You can befriend "Magearna" in Pocket Monsters Sun and Pocket Monsters Moon!

By scanning the QR code printed on the attendant giveaway "Special "Magearna" Ga-Olé Disk" using "Pocket Monsters Sun/Moon"'s new QR Scan function, you'll be able to befriend the mythical Pokémon "Magearna" in "Pocket Monsters Sun/Moon"!

By using the new QR Scan function in "Pocket Monsters Sun/Moon", you won't just obtain infomation on the "Magearna" drawn on the Disk, you will be able to befriend "Magearna" in "Pocket Monsters Sun/Moon", something you'll only be able to do with the "Special "Magearna" Ga-Olé Disk"!!
By using the "Special "Magearna" Ga-Olé Disk", you can make Magearna participate in the world of "Pocket Monsters Sun/Moon" as well!
*You will not be able to do this in international versions or other games in the "Pocket Monsters" series.

For further information on the new QR Scan function in "Pocket Monsters Sun/Moon", see the official "Pocket Monsters Sun/Moon" website here



Check out the Magearna you'll be able to befriend!

Magearna

Level: 50
Ability: Soul-Heart
Type: Steel/Fairy
Moves: Fleur Cannon, Flash Cannon, Lucky Chant, Helping Hand
Ball: Precious Ball
Ribbon: Wish Ribbon

Its new Ability, "Soul-Heart":
Magearna's Ability is "Soul-Heart", which no previous Pokémon has had. "Soul-Heart" has the effect of raising Sp. Atk by 1 stage each time a Pokémon in the area is defeated. This is a new Ability, one that can be put to good use in battle!



Its signature move, "Fleur Cannon":
"Fleur Cannon", which the Magearna being given out knows, is a new move that only Magearna can learn. Fleur Cannon is an extremely powerful move, despite the fact that your Sp. Atk is lowered considerably after using it. Use it as a trump card and unleash it when the time is right!

*A powerful beam is fired from its arms after they open up like flowers!

Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/present/