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Theater Event Information




The winner of the Pokémon Elections 720!
Receive Gekkouga, which was chosen to stand on top of the 720 total Pokémon, in the theaters!

Giveaway period: From July 16th and on, in all theaters that screen the Pokémon movie as it is being screened!
*The screening period depends on the theater. Contact your local theater for specifics.
*Also, note that the giveaway wwill end Wednesday September 30th even if the theater is still screening the movie after this point.

These are the Nintendo 3DS games you can be given Gekkouga in!

Pocket Monsters X
Pocket Monsters Y
Pocket Monsters Omega Ruby
Pocket Monsters Alpha Sapphire


*Both the cartridge versions and the download versions can be used.
*You can not receive this giveaway in any other "Pocket Monsters" series game.

Take a look at the Gekkouga we're giving out!



Gekkouga

Level: 100
Ability: Protean
Type: Water/Dark
Moves: Hydro Cannon, Gunk Shot, Mat Block, Happy Hour
Held Item: Master Ball
Ball: Precious Ball
Ribbon: Wish Ribbon

The Hidden Ability "Protean"!!


"Protean" is an extremely powerful Ability that lets you change your type to the one of the moves you use! By changing your type according to the opponent, you can give yourself advatages both offensively and defensively, letting you fight in a truly "protean" manner!

Its Held Item is a "Master Ball"!!


Incredibly, the Gekkouga we're giving out is holding a Master Ball! A Master Ball is a perfect monster ball that guarantees you'll catch a wild Pokémon!! Use this valuable Master Ball to catch the Pokémon you truly desire!

Master Protean! Check out Gekkouga's moves!!!

Hydro Cannon



The ultimate Water type move, "Hydro Cannon": While it immobilizes you for one turn as a recoil effect, it allows you to attack with overwhelming power.

Gunk Shot



A very powerful Poison type move: It makes you attack by hitting the opponent with filthy garbage, so it can cause the Poison status effect.

Mat Block



By using a blocking mat as a shield, you'll prevent damage from moves not just for yourself, but also for your allies.

Happy Hour



The Gekkouga being given out this time knows the special move "Happy Hour", which it can't normally learn. When you use Happy Hour, the prize money received at the end of the battle will actually double!


How to receive Gekkouga

Receive the Gekkouga from your seat, either before the movie begins or after it has ended

Important: Make sure to receive the Gekkouga during the intermission right before or after the movie screening, while sitting in your audience seat. Also, make sure to keep your Nintendo 3DS series game system closed so no light from the screen can be seen while the movie is being screened in order to not bother other members of the audience.

Advance preparation: Go to the theater fully prepared to receive the "Gekkouga"!
Bring the following:
*A fully charged Nintendo 3DS-series system
*A copy of either of the Nintendo 3DS games "Pocket Monsters X/Y/Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire"
(both the cart version and the download version can be used)

Make preparations in the game itself as well:
*Make sure you won't have the max amount of wonder cards.
*Make sure the delivery person isn't already holding a gift.
*Make sure the wireless communication on your Nintendo 3DS system is turned "ON"

Step 1: Receive the "Wonder Card" in the theater
Turn on the Nintendo 3DS series system after making the game accessible, then start the game, choose "Mystery Gift" from the menu screen, and receive the "Wonder Card" by following these steps:
*After starting the game, choose "Mystery Gift" from the title menu and press A.
*Select "Receive Mystery Gift" and press A.
*On the next screen, select "Receive via local communication" and press A. Then select "Yes" to confirm you want the communication to start and press A.
*Confirm the gift, then select "Yes" and press A to finally receive it.
*Select "Yes" and press A.
*You will see a confirmations screen once the gift has been received. At this point, the gift has automatically been saved, so you can safely turn the power off.

This is all you need to do in the theater itself!

Step 2: Receive the "Gekkouga" from the Pokémon Center in the game!
Once you have received the "Wonder Card", you can receive the "Gekkouga" from the Pokémon Center. Choose "Continue Play" from the menu screen to resume your game, then follow these steps to receive it:
*After resuming the game, ensure there is an "empty" space among your Pokémon on hand.
*Go to a nearby Pokémon Center (it doesn't matter which city it is).
*Talk to the delivery person in blue clothes with the A button to receive Gekkouga.
*The Gekkouga will now appear in the "empty" space among your Pokémon.
*After checking your Gekkouga, make sure to save your progress by using the "Save" function.

Please note:
*Pokémon Centers are located in various spots throughout the game. It is estimated you will have to play for about an hour until you can first visit one (individual differences apply).
*If you have received a different "Wonder Card" before, please talk to the delivery person in blue clothes and receive that previous gift.

*When you first start playing "Pocket Monsters X/Y/Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire", the "Mystery Gift" menu will not be avilable. Those of you playing for the first time will see a different title menu instead. Choose a language from here and start the game, then play until the "Save" function becomes available to you and save the game. Next, press the HOME button on your Nintendo 3DS series system and end the game, then restart it and the standard title menu will display.

If you are unable to receive the Gekkouga, please check the following steps:

Step 1: If you are unable to receive the "Wonder Card"
If the game tells you you have too many Wonder Cards:
The game will tell you this if you have 24 "Wonder Cards" and have received at least one gift from the delivery person (meaning there is a "Wonder Card" that can be discarded). If you choose "Yes" here, you can then throw away "Wonder Cards"
*You can not throw away "Wonder Cards" for gifts you haven't received.
*Once you have thrown away "Wonder Cards", press the B button and select "Quit", and the card album will automatically be saved and you will be returned to the "Mystery Gift" menu screen.

If the game tells you you have too many gifts:
The game will tell you this if you have 24 "Wonder Cards" and haven't received any gifts from the delivery person. Resume your adventure and head to a Pokémon Center to receive a gift from the delivery person. Next, throw away a "Wonder Card" as detailed above.
If the game tells you wireless communication is turned off:
If you have a New Nintendo 3DS/New 3DSLL/2DS, go to the "HOME menu settings" menu in the top left corner of the home menu, then to "Wireless Communication/NFC" from there, and activate it. If you have a Nintendo 3DS/3DSLL, set wireless communication to ON by sliding the wireless switch at the right hand side of the system marked WIRELESS.

Step 2: If you are unable to receive the Pokémon
If the delivery person tells you you have too many Pokémon on hand:
You will see this message if you talk to the delivery person when having 6 Pokémon on hand. In order to receive a giveaway Pokémon, ensure there is an "empty" space among your Pokémon on hand. Use the computer in the middle right side of the Pokémon Center to put one of your Pokémon on hand in one of the boxes in the computer. Then talk to the delivery person again, and you will be able to receive the Pokémon.

If you receive any other messages, please call the Pokémon Movie Campaign Number. For contact information, click here.

Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/theater/
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Pokémon Q #4


Question: Which Pokémon goes where the "?" is?



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: Kakureon

This Pokémon is characterized by the jagged pattern on its stomach and the rounded-up tail.

This week's gift goes to
"Marilli-oneesama" from Toyama
Congratulations! You will receive a specially made Pokémon movie clear file folder!

Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/pokemovie_ch/?p=2460
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Quote Central: Memorable Lines from Pokémon Movies #19



Ah, here comes someone who doesn't need to pray to be happy.

-Takeshi,
"Dialga VS Palkia VS Darkrai", 2007


Hikari and Takeshi have just been told that the Space-Time Tower was made "to pray for the happiness of Pokémon and humans".
Just then, Satoshi finally arrives, having climbed all the stairs in the Space-Time Tower, and Takeshi says this line to him as a joke.

This quote was submitted by "Melon", who included the following comment:
What Takeshi said to Satoshi was funny.
Thank you for your contribution!

"Melon" from Gunma 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=2453
The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations follow:

The episode of the TV anime series "Pocket Monsters XY&Z" that will be broadcast Thursday June 16th will be an ingenuity festival! This week, "Heatbursts at the Ingenuity Festival!" will air!



To commemorate that there's only one month left until "Pokemon the movie XY&Z: Volcanion and the Ingenious Magearna" premieres, the episode of the TV anime series "Pocket Monsters XY&Z" that will be broadcast Thursday June 16th will be an ingenuity festival! This week, "Heatbursts at the Ingenuity Festival!" will air!

Story:
Satoshi and his friends have dropped by the "Ingenuity Festival", which features the best creations of the masters of ingenious devices from all over Kalos!
They immediately decide to participate in the festival, with an eager Citron leading the way, but when the contraptions in the building activate, they end up getting separated from Pikachu and the other Pokemon...
Tons and tons of strange, weird and intriguing ingenuities will appear here! If you watch this anime episode, you might come to enjoy the movie even more!!



This is an Ingenuity Special where Citron is going to play an major role! He may not be very athletic, but he's able to really move it thanks to his ingenuity!?
And while we're on the topic of ingenuity, that word definitely brings Magearna, the star of this year's movie, to mind! So we're going to bring you special info on the movie this episode, too!
This is an ingenuity festival taking place shortly before the movie that will make you enjoy it even more!

The episode airs on the TV Tokyo Network Thursday June 16th at 6:55pm! Don't miss it!!

For further information, see the TV Tokyo ani-tv page

Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=2092
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Playback the XY&Z #004: Yancham

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 December 17th, 2015:
"Dance, Eievui! Its Tripokalon Debut!!"
Yancham plays an active part in this Tripokalon, taking advantage of its dancing skills!
It assists Serena while dancing magnificently at the same time!
Together, they do an excellent job winning their way through the theme performance!

The next episode of "Pocket Monsters XY&Z", where Yancham will be playing an active role as well, is
"Heatbursts at the Ingenuity Festival!", airing Thursday June 16th



Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/pokemovie_ch/?p=2444
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Pokémon Q #3


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 folder!

Last week's answer:



The answer is: Mega Gablias

The Pokémon names you were supposed to fill in according to the hints were these:
A: Gamenodes (ガメノデス)
B: Brigarron (ブリガロン)
C: Lisyan (リーシャン)
D: Aiant (アイアント)
E: Skunpoo (スカンプー) (Skutank (スカタンク) was also considered correct)

The first keyword was in the squares marked with a blue border. If you put the first character in each Pokémon name together, you get "ガブリアス" (Gablias).
The second keyword could be found by reading the characters you get by counting according to the numbers listed on the left of each row, and was "メガシンカ" (Mega Evolution).
From these two keywords, you get "Mega Gablias".

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

XY&Z Movie Info #4: Presenting Model Sheets for "Éliphas"!





Éliphas is the master of Mystery Science that gave birth to Magearna 500 years ago!
He successfully created many different kinds of inventions based on Pokémon's powers, which greatly enriched Azoth Kingdom.
He's an inventor even Citron looks up to!

Related links:
Character/Pokémon presentations
Cast

Sources: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/pokemovie_ch/?p=2425 and http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/pokemovie_ch/?p=2433
The official Pokémon movie blog has updated. We have added a section collecting every single blog entry for easy browsing. Translations follow:

Event Report #14: A Report from the "Pokémon Elections 720" Results Announcement Ceremony

The "Pokémon Elections 720" results announcement ceremony was held at TOHO Cinemas Roppongi Hills Tuesday June 7th!





At this venue filled with Pokémon fans, this announcement ceremony held by the extravagant guests that walked onto on the stage turned into a truly special event!

And the one to brilliantly win first place was "Gekkouga"!
Further information on the "Gekkouga" that will be given out in theaters is set to be announced June 15th!



The "Pokémon Elections 720" results announcement ceremony, which was further enhanced by Tomohisa Sako's personal ranking prediction show, Rica Matsumoto's performance of "Mezase Pokémon Master" and the lively post-show roundtable discussion, can be seen at LINE LIVE even now after the show has ended!



And for those of you who haven't seen the rest of the results of the "Pokémon Elections 720" yet, check out this page

Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/pokemovie_ch/?p=2409
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Pokémon Elections 720 Results

The Pokémon that brilliantly won first place, "Gekkouga", will be given out at theaters screening the Pokémon movie all throughout Japan


The "Pokémon Elections 720" Results Annuncement Ceremony can still be seen at LINE LIVE even after the event concluded!

To watch the show, click here

Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/election/
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Quote Central: Memorable Lines from Pokémon Movies #18



We were born. We live. We will keep on living. Somewhere. Some place.

-Mewtwo,
"Mewtwo Strikes Back", 1998


Satoshi risked his life to stop Mewtwo and Mew's fight.
As Mewtwo and Mew stop fighting and leave Satoshi and the others in order to live in peace with the Copy Pokémon, Mewtwo speaks this line.

This quote was submitted by "Kame", among other contributors. "Kame" included the following comment:
I was extremely touched when I watched Mewtwo Strikes Back! The scene where Satoshi gets turned to stone and the Pokémon start crying moved me to tears.
Thank you for your contribution!

Out of those who submitted this quote, "Kame" from Kumamoto was selected by lottery to 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=2402
The official Pokémon movie blog has updated. We have added a section collecting every single blog entry for easy browsing. Translations of the new entry follows:

Playback the XY&Z #003: Dedenne

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 February 13th, 2014:
"Dedenne is Pichu and Pichu is Dedenne...!?"
Dedenne is always sleeping inside Eureka's pochette.
It ends up lost due to a case of pochette misidentification!!
It also looks super cute wearing a ribbon!!

The next episode of "Pocket Monsters XY&Z", where Dedenne will be playing an active role as well, is
"Find Melecie! Numelgon and Dedenne!!", airing Thursday June 9th



Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/pokemovie_ch/?p=2391