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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



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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!



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

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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!

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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



"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!



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!



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.

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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

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

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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