GAME has announced they will be distributing a Charizard holding a Mega Stone for Pokémon X or Pokémon Y but it will also be available on Nintendo Zone.

Press Release - Charizard is heating things up at GAME UK this summer!

Check out the latest Pokémon TCG: XY—Flashfire expansion and get a sizzling-hot Charizard holding a Mega Stone for your Pokémon X or Pokémon Y video game at GAME UK'

July 10th 2014, LONDON: From July 11th to August 10th, Pokémon fans can head to participating GAME stores to get a fiery Charizard for their Pokémon X or Pokémon Y game via Nintendo Zone.

This Charizard is holding the Mega Stone that enables it to Mega Evolve during battle, becoming even more powerful than before! Pokémon X players will get a Charizard holding a Charizardite Y Mega Stone. The Charizard that Pokémon Y players get will be holding a Charizardite X.

Players heading to GAME should bring their copy of Pokémon X or Pokémon Y and Nintendo 3DS or 2DS system.

GAME will also feature the recently released Pokémon TCG: XY—Flashfire expansion, where fan-favourite Charizard appears on several cards.

Charizard will be available at GAME UK only until August 10, so it’s the perfect trip to make during the long summer holiday!

For shops without access to Nintendo Zone, Charizard fans can ask for a special code at the till.

The 2014 Pokémon World Championships - Japan Nationals (ポケモンワールドチャンピオンシップス 日本代表決定大会) took place at the International Conference Hall, Makuhari Messe, Chiba, Japan on June 29th, 2014. The finals were broadcast live on NicoNico but can still be watched by using the Premium membership Timeshift option. Teacher Takashima (タカシマ先生) was on-hand as a host and judge for the proceedings. Highlight screenshots from the broadcast are available on the imageboard thread.


The results of each Video Game division are listed below:

Junior Results

Senior Results

Master Results

Sources: http://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/wcs2014/report/game_japan.html and NicoNico

The official Korean Pokémon website has announced the details for another Pokémon World Championship 2014 Qualification Tournament (포켓몬 월드챔피언십2014 대한민국 대표 선발전) which takes place as part of the Pokémon Day (포켓몬데이) festivities on July 5th, and 6th, 2014. The previous Pokémon Town events were postponed in Korea due to the ferry incident, so this will be one of the last times players in Korea will be able to qualify for the 2014 Pokémon World Championships. The festivities and tournament will take place on the 10th floor of the Yeongdeungpo Lotte Department Store (롯데백화점 영등포점) in Seoul, South Korea. Five major events will take place during the Pokémon Day festivities and the details of each are listed below.

Event 1 - Tournaments

Pokémon 2014 World Championship Second Qualifying Round, Elimination Rounds and Finals
Pokémon Card Game: July 5th 11:00 to 18:00
Pokémon Video Games: July 6th 11:00 to 18:00

Event 2 - Pokémon Stamp Rally

Dates: July 5th to July 6th 11:00 to 18:00
Location: 11th floor roof of the Yeongdeungpo Lotte Department Store
The event is hosted on a first-come-first-served basis and raffle prizes will be distributed when the event ends. People may only participate in the Stamp Rally once and rain may cause a change of venue.

Event 3 - Learn the Basics of the Pokémon Card Game

Dates: July 5th: 12:00 to 18:00 and July 6th: 13:00 to 18:00
Location: 10th floor of Yeongdeungpo Lotte Department Store - Cultural Hall

Event 4 - Nintendo 3DS Pocket Monster X and Y Pokémon Event Gift Distribution

Dates: July 5th to July 6th: 12:00 to 18:00
Location: 10th floor of Yeongdeungpo Lotte Department Store - Cultural Hall
Players require a Nintendo 3DS with a Korean copy of Pocket Monster X or Y

Event 5 - Pokémon Picture Taking

Attendees can take pictures together with Pokémon and friends.

Mega Distribution Details

Picture	Pokémon	Details
		Pokémon: Sseondeobolteu (썬더볼트) Level: 50 Ability: Lightning Rod Moves: Overheat, Thunderbolt, Volt Switch and Protect Item: Manectite Game: Pokémon X Distribution Date: July 5th, 2014
		Pokémon: Magiraseu (마기라스) Level: 50 Ability: Sand Stream Moves: Rock Slide, Earthquake, Crunch and Stone Edge Item: Tyranitarite Game: Pokémon X Distribution Date: July 5th, 2014
		Pokémon: Ppeusaijeo (쁘사이저 ) Level: 50 Ability: Moxie Moves: Earthquake, Swords Dance, Feint and Quick Attack Item: Pinsirite Game: Pokémon Y Distribution Date: July 5th, 2014
		Pokémon: Herakeuroseu (헤라크로스) Level: 50 Ability: Guts Moves: Pin Missile, Bullet Seed, Earthquake and Rock Blast Item: Heracronite Game: Pokémon X Distribution Date: July 6th, 2014
		Pokémon: Helga (헬가) Level: 50 Ability: Flash Fire Moves: Flamethrower, Dark Pulse, Solar Beam and Sludge Bomb Item: Houndoominite Game: Pokémon Y Distribution Date: July 6th, 2014
		Pokémon: Boseurora (보스로라) Level: 50 Ability: Rock Head Moves: Iron Head, Earthquake, Rock Slide and Head Smash Item: Aggronite Game: Pokémon Y Distribution Date: July 6th, 2014

Sources: http://pokemonkorea.co.kr/?inc=news-news_view&IDX=10235. http://pokemonkorea.co.kr/?inc=news-news_view&IDX=10236 and http://pokemonkorea.co.kr/?inc=event-wcs2014gift-wcs2014_page

The Pokémon Global Link website has updated with the details for the next online competition. Battle of Legends Online Competition (ポケモン バトルレジェンド) will take place in July of 2014.

Battle of Legends Online Competition (ポケモン バトルレジェンド)

Information
Region: International Registration Period: Thursday, July 17, 2014 at 00:00 UTC through Thursday, July 24, 2014 at 23:59 UTC Tournament Period: Friday, July 25, 2014 at 00:00 UTC through Sunday, July 27, 2014 at 23:59 UTC Ranking Results Announcement: Friday, August 1, 2014 Max number of participants: 50 000 Player divisions: Junior/Senior Division: Born 1999 or later. Masters Division: Born 1998 or earlier. Battle Type: Rotation Battle Pokémon Restrictions: Players may use any Pokémon from the National Pokédex. However, only up to two of the following Pokémon may be registered to the Battle Box: Mewtwo, Mew, Lugia, Ho-Oh, Celebi, Kyogre, Groudon, Rayquaza, Jirachi, Deoxys, Dialga, Palkia, Giratina, Phione, Manaphy, Darkrai, Shaymin, Arceus, Victini, Reshiram, Zekrom, Kyurem, Keldeo, Meloetta, Genesect, Xerneas, Yveltal, Zygarde. Players cannot use Pokémon that were brought to Pokémon X or Pokémon Y using the Nintendo 3DS downloadable software Poké Transporter. Banned Pokémon: All Pokémon that are not directly from XY Entry Gift: 1000 PokéMiles Points
Description
In the Battle of Legends Online Competition, Legendary and Mythical Pokémon join in the fun! The competition uses Rotation Battle format and players can register 4–6 of their level 1–100 Pokémon to their Battle Box. Pokémon are automatically raised to Level 100 during battles. A 30-minute time limit for each match is automatically enforced in-game, beginning at the start of each battle. If the outcome has not been determined when the time limit expired, the game automatically applies tiebreakers to determine a winner. At the beginning of each battle, players have 90 seconds to select 4 Pokémon to battle with. At the beginning of each turn, players have 60 seconds to select a move or change Pokémon in battle. If a player has not made his or her selections at the end of this period, the game automatically makes selections for the player.

Source: http://3ds.pokemon-gl.com/information/09fbce42-43ce-4192-a2f7-093f89cbb066

The Pokémon Company International announced the Mega-Evolved form of Diancie in an all-new trailer for Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire. Images from the press release have been added to the Imageboard.

Mega Diancie Trailer

Mega Sceptile and Mega Swampert Join Mega Blaziken in the Hoenn Region Adventure

LONDON, UK—June 12, 2014— The Pokémon Company International and Nintendo announced more details today about the new Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire video games, launching in Europe November 28th, 2014, for Nintendo 3DS and 2DS systems. A brand-new gameplay trailer, official game art, and screenshots have been released, giving fans a deeper look at what they will discover in their Hoenn region adventure.

Begin Your Hoenn Adventure!

Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire both begin in the Hoenn region’s Littleroot Town. Hoenn is made up of a main island that stretches widely from east to west, along with countless small islets that dot the deep blue sea around it. While a live volcano steams constantly in the heart of this green-covered island, the Hoenn region is blessed with a rich diversity of nature and a variety of Pokémon and people who live together in harmony. Players choose to play as either a male or female character, and to traverse this special region, they will need to choose between a Mach Bike, which is geared for speed and can roll up steep slopes, or the Acro Bike, which can hop over narrow bridges and up stepping stones.

Players will also need to choose their first partner Pokémon: Treecko, Torchic, or Mudkip. Treecko is a Grass-type Pokémon that becomes one of the fastest Grass types after it evolves into Grovyle and then Sceptile. Torchic, a Fire-type Pokémon, gains the Fighting type after growing and evolving into Combusken and then into Blaziken, which has an incredibly high Special Attack. Mudkip is a strong Water-type Pokémon that gains the Ground type and an increased Attack after evolving into Marshtomp and eventually Swampert.

New Mega Evolutions!

During the game, both the male and female character will become equipped with a Mega Bracelet set with a Key Stone. The Key Stone, along with a Pokémon’s Mega Stone, is needed to achieve Mega Evolution, giving players access to Mega Evolution in battle.

Revealed in today’s announcement are Mega Sceptile, Mega Swampert, and a Mega Blaziken that can learn a Flying-type move, which is incredibly rare for a non–Flying-type Pokémon like Blaziken.


· Mega Sceptile gains the Dragon type through Mega Evolution, making its Dragon-type moves more powerful. It also gains the Lightning Rod Ability, which absorbs the damage from Electric-type moves to raise its own Special Attack.
· Through Mega Evolution, Mega Swampert gains an improved Attack stat which makes it even more formidable when using the Fighting-type move Hammer Arm. Additionally, Mega Swampert gains the Swift Swim Ability, which doubles its Speed when the weather is rainy.
· Mega Blaziken, first discovered in Pokémon X and Pokémon Y, gains some new tools through Mega Evolution, in addition to its increased Attack. It has the Speed Boost Ability, making it faster with each passing turn, making the incredibly powerful Flying-type move Brave Bird, extremely rare for a non-Flying-type Pokémon like Blaziken to have, even fiercer in Pokémon battles.

Friends and Foes in Hoenn

While traversing the Hoenn region, players will encounter two evil organizations with opposing aims that are locked in struggle. In Pokémon Omega Ruby, Maxie leads Team Magma as it seeks to seize more power and expand the landmass in the Hoenn region. Team Aqua takes a more prominent role in Pokémon Alpha Sapphire, seeking to raise the oceans all around Hoenn under leader Archie’s command. Players will find themselves drawn into the conflict between the two sides—however, the story will be different based on whether a person plays Pokémon Omega Ruby or Pokémon Alpha Sapphire!


Players will also befriend Steven, a mysterious and elegant young man with a great interest in collecting rare stones. He recognises the player’s talent and wants to lend his help in the pursuit of the true story behind the origins of Mega Evolution and the Legendary Pokémon.

A Shining New Mega Evolved Pokémon

In other Pokémon video game news, it was revealed today that when players transfer Mythical Pokémon Diancie from Pokémon X or Pokémon Y into Pokémon Omega Ruby or Pokémon Alpha Sapphire, it can Mega Evolve in battle after obtaining its Mega Stone. When Diancie Mega Evolves into Mega Diancie, the impurities on its body’s surface fall away, and it sparkles so brilliantly it’s impossible to look directly at it. Mega Diancie can make good use of the Fairy-type move Dazzling Gleam, which deals great damage to your opponent by unleashing powerful beams of light. In Double Battle, the move will strike both of the opposing Pokémon.


Details of how players can get Diancie for their copy of Pokémon X or Pokémon Y will be announced soon.

Nintendo Germany has announced the details for the Pokémon Kids Tour 2014 festivities. It replaces the Pokémon Days tour that has been a popular event in Germany the past few years.

Dates and Locations

Locations	Dates	Address/Times
Kiel, Kieler Woche	28.06.2014 - 29.06.2014	Ort: Prizengarten, 24103 Kiel Zeit: 11:00 - 20:00 h
Stuttgart, Kinder- & Jugendfestival	05.07.2014 - 06.07.2014	Ort: Schlossplatz, 70173 Stuttgart Zeit: 11:00 - 18:00 h
Berlin, Hits4Kids Festival	19.07.2014 - 20.07.2014	Ort: Alexanderplatz, 10178 Berlin Zeit: 11:00 - 18:00 h
Köln, Hits4Kids Festival	26.07.2014 - 27.07.2014	Ort: Neumarkt, 50667 Köln Zeit: 11:00 - 18:00 h
München, Hits4Kids Festival	02.08.2014 - 03.08.2014	Ort: Olympiapark, 80809 München Zeit: 11:00 - 18:00 h
Dresden, Stadtfest	16.08.2014 - 17.08.2014	Ort: Altmarkt, 01067 Dresden Zeit: 11:00 - 20:00 h
Günzburg, LEGOLAND	23.08.2014 - 24.08.2014	Ort: LEGOLAND Allee 2, 89312 Günzburg Zeit: 10:00 - 20:00 h
Essen, Hits4Kids Festival	13.09.2014 - 14.09.2014	Ort: Kennedyplatz, 45127 Essen Zeit: 11:00 - 18:00 h

Pokémon Kids Tour 2014 Press Release - English Translation

Do you know Pikachu, Chespin, Fennekin, Froakie or Pancham? So fanciful the names of the Pokémon, so extraordinary their look, their abilities and their adventures. For all kids who don't know the funny fantasy creatures yet, Nintendo has organised a special Pokémon Kids Tour for this summer.

Under the Motto "Your start into the adventure", Nintendo invites every visitor of the kids and town festivals and every beginner in Germany to dive into the world of Pokémon. You can try exciting games, join fun activities and win great prices.

In a three staged test, you have the chance to get to know the fun fantasy creatures. Recognize the Pokémon by their silhouettes, feel the plushies and get firsthand experience with the Pokémon game. If you master all three stations, you get your first Pokémon Trainer Pass.

More highlights waiting for you:

• Color Pokémon shapes
• Try the new Pokémon Art Academy for the Nintendo 3DS
• Watch a trailer and scenes from the popular Pokémon TV series at the YEP! Anime-Station and enter a special quiz
• Enter a workshop to uncovers the mysteries of the Pokémon Trading Card Game
• Try the games Pokémon X and Pokémon Y on the Nintendo 3DS XL and Nintendo 2DS

Pokémon Kids Tour - German Press Release

Lerne Pokémon kennen und starte in dein Abenteuer! Kennt Ihr Pikachu, Igamaro, Fynx, Froxy oder Pam-Pam? So fantasievoll die Namen der Pokémon, so außergewöhnlich auch ihr Aussehen, ihre Fähigkeiten und ihre Abenteuer. Für alle Kinder, die die lustigen Fantasiewesen noch nicht kennen, veranstaltet Nintendo in diesem Sommer eine spezielle Pokémon Kids-Tour für Einsteiger.

Unter dem Motto „Dein Start ins Abenteuer“ lädt Nintendo alle Besucher der Kinder- und Stadtfesten sowie die Pokémon Neueinsteiger in ganz Deutschland, in die Welt der Pokémon einzutauchen. Ihr könnt spannende Spiele ausprobieren, an lustigen Aktionen teilnehmen und tolle Preise gewinnen.

In einem dreistufigen Test habt ihr die Möglichkeit die lustigen Fantasiewesen näher kennenzulernen. Erkennt Pokémon an ihren Silhouetten; ertastet die Plüschfiguren und sammelt erste Erfahrungen mit dem Pokémon-Videospiel. Sind alle drei Stationen gemeistert, winkt schließlich der erste eigene Pokémon-Trainer-Pass.

Weitere Highlights warten auf euch:

• Pokémonvorlagen ausmalen
• das neue Pokémon Art Academy für den Nintendo 3DS ausprobieren
• an der YEP! Anime-Station Trailer und Szenen aus der beliebten Pokémon-TV-Serie ansehen und an einem speziellem Quiz teilnehmen
• einen Workshop zu den Geheimnissen des Pokémon-Sammelkartenspiels besuchen
• die Spiele Pokémon X und Pokémon Y am Nintendo 3DS XL und Nintendo 2DS ausprobieren.

Fürs Mitmachen erhalten die Besucher übrigens an allen Stationen kleine Give-Aways als Dankeschön.

Nintendo und seine offiziellen Partner - die Spielwarenhersteller AMIGO und Tomy, der Panini-Verlag und das Kinder- und Jugendprogramm YEP! auf ProSieben MAXX - erwarten die jungen Gäste an mehreren Mitmachstationen.

Sources: www.nintendo.de/News/Events/2014/Pokemon-Kids-Tour-890421.html and http://www.nintendo.de/News/2014/Juni/Pokemon-2014-Aktionen-fur-alte-und-neue-Fans--890791.html

Mirabilandia and the Nintendo Italy have announced that the 10th Anniversary Pokémon Day 2014 will take place on June 21st, 2014 and June 22nd, 2014. The two day festival is dedicated to the World of Pokémon X and Y and the Kalos region.

During the two days there are tons of activities:

• Learn to play the Pokémon Trading Card Game and play in tournaments
• Test yourself in Pokémon X and Y video game tournaments
• Get the famous Jessie's Wobbuffet event Pokémon on your copy of Pokémon X or Y
• Make yourself comfortable in the theater to watch Pokémon: The Origin, an incredible adventure that follows the journey of Red and his Charmander to conquer the Gyms of the Kanto region!
• Complete the six mini-games Pokémon Games Day and participate in the draw for great prizes daily!
• Come to the park wearing a Pokémon costume and you can participate in the costume contest and win amazing prizes!
• In addition, you can meet Pikachu, Chespin, Fennekin and Froakie, and many other Pokémon Trainer like you, and so much more!

Arriva il Pokémon Day 2014!

Il 2014 segna un traguardo importante per l’evento più importante per i fan dei Pokémon italiani: il Pokémon Day festeggia il suo decimo anniversario e lo farà alla grande!

Il 21 e 22 giugno 2014 vi aspettiamo a Mirabilandia dove si svolgeranno due giorni di grande festa Pokémon tutta dedicata all’universo di Pokémon X e Pokémon Y: scoprirai i nuovi Pokémon della regione di Kalos, prenderai parte a giochi divertenti, potrai vincere un sacco di premi e scoprirai incredibili sorprese che ti sveleremo nei prossimi mesi!

Durante i due giorni, ci saranno tantissime attività:

• Impara a giocare al Gioco di Carte Collezionabili Pokémon, e poi cimentati in tanti tornei del GCC!
• Mettiti alla prova con il tuo videogioco Pokémon X o Pokémon Y affrontando l’esame lotta e fantastici tornei!
• Ottieni sul tuo gioco Pokémon X o Pokémon Y il celebre Wobbuffet di Jessie del Team Rocket!
• Mettiti comodo nel teatro per assistere sul grande schermo allo speciale Pokémon: le origini, un’avventura incredibile che segue il cammino di Rosso e del suo Charmander alla conquista delle Palestre della regione di Kanto!
• Gira per il parco per completare i sei minigiochi dei Pokémon Day Games! e partecipa all’estrazione quotidiana di fantastici premi!
• Vieni al parco indossando un costume a tema Pokémon e potrai partecipare alla gara di costumi Pokémon, fare parte del grande show del Pokémon Day e vincere premi incredibili!

In più, potrai incontrare dal vivo Pikachu, Chespin, Fennekin e Froakie, conoscere tanti altri Allenatori di Pokémon come te, e tanto altro ancora!

E se presenti il coupon che trovi su Scambia & Gioca Giallo di Maggio e Giugno, che trovi in edicola con i prodotti del GCC Pokémon, potrai ricevere l’esclusiva maglietta del Pokémon Day!

Visita questa pagina nei prossimi giorni e scoprirai tutti i dettagli!

Il Pokémon Day è organizzato da Gedis Edizioni in collaborazione con Nintendo Italia e con la partecipazione di K2, Gruppo Edizioni BD e SunCity.

Source: http://www.gedis-group.it/area-news/arriva-il-pokemon-day-2014.html

Nintendo has revealed that the Nintendo 2DS bundles featuring Pokémon X and Pokémon Y that have been released in many countries around the world will be finally released in Australia on June 26th, 2014. The suggested retail price is $179.95 AUD. The bundles were released in North America on December 6th, 2013. They were also released in South Korea on December 7th, 2013.

Trainers from all over the world will be able to participate in the Explosive Speed! Single Battle (爆速！シングルバトル！！) tournament in June of 2014. On May 16th, 2014, The Pokémon Company released a press release to complement the information posted on the Japanese Pokémon Global Link website. Below are the details.

Information
Region: International Registration Period: May 29th, 2014 at 14:00 until June 6th, 2014 at 8:59 Tournament Period: 9:00 am, June 6th, 2014 until 8:59 am, June 9th, 2014 Battle Type: Single Battle Pokémon Restrictions: Pokémon caught or hatched from eggs in Kalos Banned Pokémon: Players could not cannot use Pokémon that were brought to Pokémon X or Pokémon Y using the Nintendo 3DS downloadable software Poké Transporter, nor can they use Mewtwo, Mew, Lugia, Ho-Oh, Celebi, Kyogre, Groudon, Rayquaza, Jirachi, Deoxys, Dialga, Palkia, Giratina, Phione, Manaphy, Darkrai, Shaymin, Arceus, Victini, Reshiram, Zekrom, Kyurem, Keldeo, Meloetta, Genesect, Xerneas, Yveltal, or Zygarde. Players could participate in 10 battles per day, with unused battles carrying over to the next day, making for a total of 30 battles. Entry Gift: 1000 PokéMiles Points
Description
The first 50,000 people worldwide to register were eligible to participate. The tournament was split into two divisions, the Junior Category for those born in 1999 or later and the Master Category for those born in 1998 or earlier. A 10-minute time limit for each match will automatically be enforced in-game, beginning at the start of each battle. If the outcome has not been determined when the time limit expires, the game will automatically apply tiebreakers to determine a winner. At the beginning of each battle, players have 30 seconds to select Pokémon to battle with. At the beginning of each turn, players have 15 seconds to select a move or change Pokémon in battle. If a player has not made his or her selections at the end of this period, the game will automatically make selections for the player. Junior Division players will be limited to playing between the hours of 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. (local time).

2014 Tournament Schedule

Also announced were the upcoming tournaments in Japan. As this is only a tentative schedule, full details were not available. International participation has yet to be confirmed.

International Challenge JUNE - Starting in late June, this will be one of the last chances for players worldwide to qualify for the Pokémon World Championships.

Eievui Friendly Match (イーブイ フレンドリーマッチ) - In July, this Rotation Battle tournament limits participating Pokémon to Eeveelutions.

All-Star ☆ Battle (オールスター☆バトル) - This tournament is also in July and allows any Pokémon except Diance to participate in Double Battles, however each Battle Box can only contain a maximum of two Pokemon from the list of normally disallowed species. Players can also use Pokémon imported from older games via the Poké Transporter.

Ultra Fast! Double Battle! (超速！ダブルバトル！！) - In August, this Double Battle Tournament will not allow players to see opponents Pokémon beforehand. Players will use 3 Pokemon each instead of the normal 4.

Fairy Friendly (フェアリー フレンドリーマッチ) - In the autumn, a currently undecided tournament format will only allow players to use Fairy-type Pokémon.

Halloween Party (ハロウィンパーティー) - In the autumn (probably late October), tournament participants will be limited to Ghost-type Pokémon. Pumpjin must be included in the Battle Box.

Rating Battle Seasons 5 and 6 Announced

Preliminary details about the next two Rating Battle Seasons were announced on the Japanese Pokémon Global Link website. Full details will be announced later in the year.

Rating Battle Season 5
Season Time Period: Starts July 15th 2014
Rules for Special Battle:
Battle Type: 6-on-6 Single Battles
Restrictions: Items Disabled

Rating Battle Season 6
Season Time Period: Starts Mid September 2014
Rules for Special Battle:
Battle Type: Double Battle
Banned Pokémon: 12 most used Pokémon in regular Double Rating Battles from Seasons 1 to 4 are banned, as are the 12 most used Pokémon in regular Double Rating Battles from Season 5 at a specific point in August.

Sources: http://3ds.pokemon-gl.com/information/73d78ec1-e098-4588-a6ec-afdb8c5b6d73 and http://3ds.pokemon-gl.com/information/7397a69b-2b78-4bfa-a7cc-b5779b1d06d0

Press Release - Seven New Pokémon Online Competitions Announced!

There are even more opportunities for Pokémon video game players to battle others around the world in Pokémon X and Pokémon Y. Seven new Online Competitions were just announced by The Pokémon Company International, in addition to the 2014 International Challenge May, currently in progress.

The worldwide tournament series provides numerous opportunities for new and experienced Pokémon competitors to battle others online. Some events even reward top players with Championship Points, which count toward invitations to the 2014 Pokémon World Championships taking place August 16–17 in Washington, DC.

Here’s the upcoming Pokémon video game Online Competitions schedule:
May 16–18: 2014 International Challenge May. Registration is closed.
June 6–8: Think Fast Competition: Single Battle.
Late June: 2014 International Challenge June.
July: Eevee Friendly Match [Name TBD].
July: All Star Battle [Name TBD].
August: Think Fast Competition: Double Battle.
Autumn: Fairy-type Cup [Name TBD].
Autumn: Halloween Party [Name TBD].

· Players have the opportunity to earn Championship Points toward a possible invitation to the 2014 Pokémon World Championships by participating in the 2014 International Challenge May or June tournaments.

· The Think Fast Competition: Single Battle will test players’ quick thinking. Each round is limited to one 10-minute Single Battle, with a 30-second preview of the opponent’s Pokémon and 15 seconds to choose a move each turn.

· Only Eevee and its many evolved forms can participate in the Eevee Friendly Match [Name TBD]. The Rotation Battle format adds a fun component to this competition.

· The July All Star Battle [Name TBD] will use the Double Battle format. Up to two Legendary and Mythical Pokémon can be included on a team, a rare occurrence in Pokémon Online Competitions!

· In August, the Think Fast Competition: Double Battle will require players to go into battle without seeing a preview of their opponent’s Pokémon team, and each player can have only one Pokémon in reserve, for a total of three Pokémon per side in each battle.

· Look forward to the Fairy-type Cup [Name TBD] this fall, a competition where entry will be limited to Fairy-type Pokémon. The battle format is to be determined.

· In a special competition for the Halloween season, the Halloween Party [Name TBD] will have a special Single Battle competition for Ghost-type Pokémon only. Also, every contestant’s Battle Box must include Gourgeist!

Registration deadlines for the Think Fast Competition: Single Battle and the 2014 International Challenge June are coming up quickly. Players can visit Pokemon.com and the Pokémon Global Link (Pokemon.com/PGL) for more information on each Online Competition that will be posted soon, including rules and regulations. All Online Competition battles are played in the Pokémon X or Pokémon Y game for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems.

Special Message from GAME FREAK’s Battle Director Shigeki Morimoto

And now, GAME FREAK’s Battle Director Shigeki Morimoto has a special message for Pokémon Trainers:

Pokémon players around the world! I'm very, very grateful to see so many people participating in Pokémon battle events again this year, including the Pokémon World Championships and online competitions. How have you done in the rankings? For everyone located in regions that are holding World Championship preliminary events, keep giving it your all!

It appears that Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire have been announced! I think these games are going to cause another huge change in the world of battling. They will be released in November of this year, so until then you'll still be battling using Pokémon X and Pokémon Y. So, we have prepared a whole lot of fun competitions and events to showcase all that Pokémon X and Pokémon Y have to offer for battle!

Of course, furious Pokémon battles will continue with the release of Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire. Draw forth Pokémon's full potential in a variety of different battle formats!

Additionally, I am personally looking forward to seeing what kind of Pokémon will be used in Inverse Battles in Season 4 of the rating battles, which has just begun. It looks like Garchomp and Kangaskhan might still have an edge, but this time Garchomp has a 4x weakness to Electric-type moves!

I hope you'll continue to take part in random matchups and competitions. And let's get pumped up waiting for Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire! Until then, even I, Morimoto, will secretly take part in battles, too!

From the Battle Director of the Pokémon series, Shigeki Morimoto, GAME FREAK Inc.

Thanks, Mr. Morimoto. And good luck to Pokémon Trainers everywhere!

Source: http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/more-online-competitions-are-on-the-way/

The Pokémon Company International announced that Prismillon will be distributed to players of Pokémon X and Pokémon Y at the Pokémon Center Paris from June 4th, 2014 until June 21st, 2014. This is the 19th variant for Vivillon and this distribution announcement is its worldwide debut. This variants pattern is based on the PokéBall. The Prismillon being distributed is level 12 and knows the moves Stun Spore, Gust, Light Screen and Struggle Bug.

Un nouveau motif pour Prismillon sera distribué en avant-première au Pokémon Center Paris pour une durée limitée!

Les fans qui viendront visiter le Pokémon Center Paris du 4 au 21 juin avec leur console Nintendo 3DS ou Nintendo 2DS et Pokémon X ou Pokémon Y pourront recevoir un Prismillon au motif original.D u 4 au 21 juin, le Pokémon Center Paris présentera une exposition d’illustrations tirées du jeu vidéo Pokémon, et notamment des esquisses préparatoires inédites. Une boutique vendant des produits surprenants choisis parmi la collection des Pokémon Centers sera également ouverte pour l’occasion.

The Pokémon Company International profitera de cette occasion pour révéler au monde entier un nouveau motif pour Prismillon, un Pokémon ressemblant à un papillon et qui a la particularité d’arborer différentes couleurs selon le lieu de résidence du joueur*.

Ce 19e motif est inspiré de la traditionnelle Poké Ball, et un Prismillon le portant sera distribué en avant-première aux joueurs qui viendront visiter le Pokémon Center équipés de leur console de la famille Nintendo 3DS et du jeu Pokémon X ou Pokémon Y.

Le Pokémon Center ouvrira ses portes à l’adresse suivante :

CRÉMERIE de PARIS (Hôtel de Villeroy)
11-15, rue des Halles – angle 9, rue des Déchargeurs
75001 Paris / France

Il sera ouvert de 10:30 à 19:30 tous les jours, dimanche compris, du 4 au 21 juin.

D’autres activités seront également proposées :

• Une rétrospective de la riche histoire de la série principale des jeux Pokémon.
• Un espace interactif pour les fans, qui pourront découvrir comment dessiner eux-mêmes Pikachu.
• Une boutique Pokémon créée sur mesure pour Paris, offrant un choix de peluches, t-shirts et autres articles spéciaux.
• Une rencontre avec Pikachu, en visite à Paris (les horaires seront annoncés séparément).

* Le motif des Prismillon qui apparaissent dans le jeu dépend du pays dans lequel la console de la famille Nintendo 3DS utilisée a été enregistrée. Pour obtenir tous les motifs, les joueurs doivent faire des échanges avec des Dresseurs d’autres pays, en personne ou via la Global Trade Station dans Pokémon X ou Pokémon Y .

Source: http://www.pokemon.com/fr/actus-pokemon/visitez-le-pokemon-center-ephemere-a-paris-en-juin/