The Super Smash Bros. Wii U Direct that aired on October 23rd, 2014 announced that Mewtwo will be available for both the Super Smash Bros. Wii U and 3DS versions of the game in the Spring of 2015. It will be available via a patch to players that have bought both versions of the game.

Super Smash Bros. Wii U Direct

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0BBGzfw0pQ

The Pokémon Company International has released Camp Pokémon for iOS on the Apple Store for free. The app requires iOS 6.0 or later and is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch but it is optimized for iPhone 5.

Welcome to Camp Pokémon!

Discover the amazing world of Pokémon with the free Camp Pokémon app from The Pokémon Company International! Explore an immersive island filled with fun Pokémon-themed activities that will help you learn what it takes to become a Pokémon Trainer! The camp counselors will be your guides during your time at Camp Pokémon, with plenty of helpful information.

You can track your progress through Camp Pokémon by earning pins for completing various activities, then check out the pins you’ve collected in your Pin Book. You’ll also collect stickers, which you can use to decorate photos you take with the iPhone or iPad camera!

With all the fun activities that await, the official Camp Pokémon app from The Pokémon Company International is a great way to discover the fun of the Pokémon universe!

The official Camp Pokémon app supports the following languages:
* English
* Français
* Deutsch
* Español (Europa)
* Italiano

YouTube Trailer

Kids Can Now Explore Pokémon-themed Activities at Pokémon Camp, A Free App Available for the iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch

The Pokémon Company International Launches a Free, Engaging Experience Introducing the Pokémon Universe

October 22, 2014— The Pokémon Company International today announced the launch of the free Pokémon Camp application for iPad®, iPhone®, and iPod touch® devices running iOS 7 or later. Kids can begin their journey to Pokémon Camp and explore the island’s numerous interactive Pokémon-themed activities as they learn what it takes to become a Pokémon Trainer. Along the way, they will engage themselves in the Pokémon universe and learn about the many Pokémon that inhabit it. Campers can begin their adventure now by downloading the free Pokémon Camp app at the Apple App StoreTM: AppStore.com/camppokemon.

Campers will travel to Pokémon Camp in a cinematic animated sequence that showcases the beautiful island on which they will begin their adventure. After being welcomed by Pokémon Camp counsellors, campers can explore and participate in several interactive Pokémon-themed activities, like Poké Ball Throw and Find the Pokémon, which allow campers to earn and collect nearly 100 Pokémon Pins for their virtual Pin Book. Other activities help campers learn about Pokémon Evolution chains and type matchups. By completing activities, campers can earn Rewards that are added to the Pin Book and unlock new levels in many of the activities around the island.

Campers can also create photo memories by virtually stepping into the Pokémon Camp Photo Booth, where they can take and save photos of themselves using their device’s camera and decorate the pictures with Pokémon-themed stickers they earn by participating in the camp’s many activities.

“Kids will have a blast exploring Pokémon Camp as they discover the Pokémon universe in a fun, interactive setting,” said J.C. Smith, director of Consumer Marketing for The Pokémon Company International. “Parents will also love joining in the fun as they watch their little campers participate in activities and create memories at the virtual Pokémon island.”

Fun Pokémon Camp app activities include:

• Find the Pokémon: Use a spyglass to search for virtual Pokémon and earn their Pins. Earn Rewards to unlock new levels and search for other Pokémon in different environments.
• Poké Ball Throw: Launch Poké Balls at cardboard cutouts of Pokémon hiding in the grass and knock them down. Earn Rewards to unlock the Rock and Water environments.
• Pokémon Evolutions: Test your knowledge of Pokémon Evolutions by choosing the correct Pokémon missing from the Evolution chain.
• Battle Matchups: Practice type matchups, an important skill in Pokémon battles, by choosing which type is strong against the given Pokémon.
• Pokémon in Focus: Choose the Pokémon that matches the shadow projected on the tent.
• My Cabin: In this home base, campers can find their Pin Book, Photo Book, and Bulletin Board.
• Photo Booth: Create camp memories by taking photos with the iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch camera, adding stickers to the images, and saving the pictures to the app’s Photo Book or the Camera Roll on the camper’s device.
• Mystery Cave: What could be hiding in the Mystery Cave? To find out, campers will need to earn the right to enter!

Source: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/id919218502?mt=8

As a followup to the information revealed in the November 2014 issue of CoroCoro, the Pokémon Company International posted a press release with further details and high resolution artwork and screenshots. A video was also posted on YouTube to promote some of the new features in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire.

More Mighty Mega-Evolved Pokémon Set for Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire!

Take to the Skies and Soar in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire

Legendary Pokémon Latios and Latias Mega Evolve and Help Trainers Navigate the Hoenn Region by Air, Special Demo Version Details, New Mega-Evolved Pokémon, and Gameplay Features Revealed

14 October 2014— Today, The Pokémon Company International and Nintendo announced that the Legendary Pokémon Latios can be obtained in Pokémon Omega Ruby, while Latias can be obtained in Pokémon Alpha Sapphire when the titles launch 28 November 2014 for Nintendo 3DS and 2DS systems. These high-flying Dragon- and Psychic-type Pokémon can Mega Evolve and fly freely through the skies of the Hoenn region. Trainers can hop on the back of their Mega Latios or Mega Latias and navigate the region through the air at high speed while performing midair tricks and hairpin turns. This brand-new method of travel, called Soar, takes a player’s Pokémon adventure to new heights and provides access to Mirage spots, where rare Pokémon—including Legendary Pokémon—and valuable items may appear.

It was also revealed today that Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire players will be able to obtain the Eon Ticket later this year, granting them access to the Hoenn region’s Southern Island, where they can encounter and catch Latias in Pokémon Omega Ruby or Latios in Pokémon Alpha Sapphire. This is the only way players can catch these Legendary Pokémon in-game, as they cannot be caught during normal gameplay. More details about when and how players can obtain the Eon Ticket will be announced later this year.

Special Demo Version from October 15th!

From tomorrow Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo 2DS owners can embark on a special Hoenn adventure by downloading the Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Special Demo Version. The Special Demo Version gives players a glimpse of the adventure coming on November 28, including the chance to battle with Sceptile, Blaziken, or Swampert and see their Mega-Evolved forms in action!


In order to find out how to obtain the Special Demo Version in Europe players should check out Pokemon.co.uk/OmegaAlpha for further details.

New Mega-Evolved Pokémon: Mega Pidgeot and Mega Beedrill!

Mega Pidgeot and Mega Beedrill will make their debut in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire.


Boasting increased Special Attack and high Speed, Mega Pidgeot makes quick work of its opponents. Pidgeot can learn the Flying-type move Hurricane, which creates a chaotic storm around the target, potentially causing confusion. Coupled with its No Guard Ability, which allows all moves to land a hit regardless of accuracy, Mega Pidgeot can be a saving grace in any battle.

Upon Mega Evolving, poisonous stingers on Beedrill’s tail and arms grow, new barbs sprout from its legs, and its Attack receives a boost. The Bug-type move Fell Stinger raises Beedrill’s Attack stat by two stages when it causes an opponent to faint, and its Adaptability Ability raises the power of its moves of the same type from the standard 150% to 200%, making Mega Beedrill a great offensive teammate.

Navigate Hoenn Adventures with PlayNav Plus!

PokéNav Plus is a new tool designed to help players navigate their journey across the Hoenn region. PokéNav Plus is packed with applications to help players find hidden or specific types of Pokémon in tall grass via the DexNav, check all kinds of Hoenn region information via the AreaNav, and view news from around Hoenn and from other players whom you’ve passed with BuzzNav.

The PlayNav function offers three popular features that first appeared in Pokémon X and Pokémon Y— the Player Search System (PSS), Pokémon-Amie, and Super Training. The PSS allows players to trade Pokémon and battle with others nearby or around the world with a Wi-Fi connection. Trainers can play with their Pokémon and feed them treats called Poké Puffs in Pokémon-Amie, and the bond between Trainer and Pokémon will grow. Super Training is a fun way to prepare your Pokémon team for battle. PlayNav also allows players to manage their O-Powers, special advantages that can be kept or shared with others as the game progresses, and view announcements via the Holo Caster.

The Pokémon Company International released a press release today with new information about Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire. Pictures from the press release have been added to the Imageboard.

Legendary Pokémon Rayquaza Joins Groudon and Kyogre in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire

True powers of Groudon and Kyogre revealed; Mega Camerupt, Mega Sharpedo, and Mega Gallade make their debut in the Hoenn region


The Pokémon Company International and Nintendo announced today that fan favourite Rayquaza, an incredibly powerful Pokémon, will join fellow Legendary Pokémon Groudon and Kyogre in the Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire video games. This mysterious Dragon- and Flying-type Pokémon is said to descend to the planet’s surface when Groudon and Kyogre clash. Adding to its legend, Rayquaza is somehow related to the mystery of Mega Evolution. Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire players will find out precisely how when the video games launch November 28, 2014, for Nintendo 3DS and 2DS systems.

True Powers of Groudon and Kyogre

Legendary Pokémon Groudon and Kyogre intensify their power under Primal Reversion, each obtaining an Ability that only Primal Groudon or Primal Kyogre can possess.

Primal Groudon gains the Desolate Land Ability, which changes the weather condition to extremely harsh sunlight. Opponents cannot change the weather condition during extremely harsh sunlight, meaning moves like Rain Dance, Sunny Day, Sandstorm, and Hail will fail, and Water-type attacks will fizzle out. Abilities like Drizzle, Drought, Sand Stream and Snow Warning will also fail to activate. Groudon can unleash a move unique to it alone, Precipice Blades, a powerful attack that can hit multiple opponents with an upward surge of sharp rocks.

Primal Kyogre’s exclusive Ability is Primordial Sea, which changes the weather condition to an oppressive heavy rain. As with extremely harsh sunlight, opponents cannot change the weather condition during heavy rain. The Abilities Drizzle, Drought, Sand Stream, and Snow Warning will fail to activate, and Fire-type attacks become ineffective as well. Kyogre has its own move that only it can use, Origin Pulse, an attack that can slam multiple opponents with water massed into ballistic orbs.

Team Magma and Team Aqua battle with Mega-Evolved Pokémon Team Magma is led by Maxie, who leads the team’s mission in seeking a world ideal for humanity. The organisation wishes to increase the landmass on the planet, adding to it so humanity can labour to achieve greater evolution and development. Team Magma thinks labouring for the equal coexistence of humanity and Pokémon is foolish and only holds back humanity’s progress.

During the team’s mission, Maxie battles with the Fire- and Ground-type Pokémon Camerupt, which can Mega Evolve into Mega Camerupt. Maxie wears a pair of Mega Glasses, set with a mysterious Key Stone needed to Mega Evolve his Pokémon. Players can battle with Camerupt, too, and when it Mega Evolves, its Ability changes to Sheer Force, which raises the power of all attacking moves that have an additional effect. But beware—the additional effects are ignored. Most of Mega Camerupt’s base stats are uniformly raised, but its Speed drops. It’s best to think of strategies where Mega Camerupt can be used as the second act in battle.

Team Aqua is led by Archie, who leads the team’s mission in increasing the size of the oceans in an effort to bring back the rich habitats lost to Pokémon due to humanity’s greed. Team Aqua believes the ocean is the font of all life, and by restoring it, its members think that they can re-create an ideal home for Pokémon.

During the team’s mission, Archie battles with the Water- and Dark-type Pokémon Sharpedo, which can Mega Evolve into Mega Sharpedo. Archie wears the Mega Anchor, set with a mysterious Key Stone needed to Mega Evolve his Pokémon. Players can battle with Sharpedo, too, and when it Mega Evolves, all of its stats show a boost, and its already high Attack is enhanced. Mega Sharpedo also gains the Strong Jaw Ability, which raises the power of bite attacks like Crunch.

A young Trainer named Wally and his Mega Gallade

When players begin their adventure, they will meet a timid young Trainer named Wally, who hails from Petalburg City. He hopes to be a strong Trainer despite being meek and shy. Tiny Ralts is the first Pokémon that Wally catches, and after it evolves into Kirlia and then Gallade, it can Mega Evolve into Mega Gallade. Players can encounter Ralts, too, and when they evolve it to Kirlia and use a Dawn Stone on a male Kirlia, it will evolve into Gallade. When Mega Evolved, Mega Gallade’s Ability changes to Inner Focus, which prevents it from flinching during battle. Its Attack and Speed stats also improve, making Mega Gallade an effective first-strike Pokémon.

Play the Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Special Demo Version!

The Pokémon Company International and Nintendo also announced today that players can start their next Hoenn-region adventure early with a special demo version of the Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire games.

The Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Special Demo Version features gameplay that players won’t experience anywhere else. During the course of this early adventure, players are likely to encounter a familiar Pokémon that can now Mega Evolve. What’s more, this Mega-Evolved Pokémon can be brought into the full Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire games. Reward items obtained during the Special Demo Version adventure can also be brought into the full game. Details about how to bring Pokémon and items into the full game will be announced soon.

More details about the Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire special demo version will be announced soon.

Pokémon Bank and the Pokémon Global Link are compatible with Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire

The Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire games will be compatible with Pokémon Bank and supported by the Pokémon Global Link from the day of release.

Pokémon Bank is an application and service that allows players to deposit, store, and manage their Pokémon in private Boxes on the Internet. Pokémon Bank is a powerful resource for players who like to obtain many different kinds of Pokémon, or for those who like to raise many Pokémon in preparation for battles and competitions!

Pokémon Bank is a paid service with an annual charge for usage.

The Pokémon Global Link is a linked website that uses players’ saved data and gameplay progress, helping to bring together Pokémon players from around the world. The Pokémon Global Link will continue to support the Pokémon X and Pokémon Y games, as well as Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire.

The Battle over Land and Sea! Trailer

The official Japanese Pokémon website has revealed the pre-order gifts for the Japanese versions Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire. Those that pre-order Pokémon Alpha Sapphire from will receive a Primal Kyogre mini figurine. Those that pre-order Pokémon Omega Ruby will receive a Primal Groudon mini figurine. The figures are approximately 5cm in size and are different from the ones being distributed in the UK. Pre-orders begin on September 20th, 2014 at participating stores. The trailer also confirmed that the Dumbel event distribution will take place from November 21st, 2014 until January 14th, 2015.

Pre-Order Trailer

12 Quick Ball Distribution

Those that download the Japanese eShop version of Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire will be able to receive 12 Quick Balls (クイックボール) as a present between November 21st, 2014 and November 30th, 2014.


Source: http://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/oras/campaign/20140904_01.html

During the Nintendo Direct broadcast on August 29th, 2014, Nintendo President and CEO Satoru Iwata (岩田 聡) revealed the New Nintendo 3DS and LL. The New Nintendo 3DS and New Nintendo 3DS LL feature a C Stick camera analog control similar to the one on the Gamecube controller and it is placed above the A/B/X/Y buttons. New ZL and ZR shoulder buttons have also been added next to the L and R shoulder buttons. A faster CPU has been incorporated and these 3DS version feature the NFC reader incorporated into the system which will allow players to place the amiibo NFC figures on the bottom screen without having to use the upcoming 3DS NFC adapter. High resolution pictures from the broadcast are available on our Imageboard thread.


A special Super Smash Bros Soundtrack CD will be available for people that purchase both the 3DS and Wii U versions of the game. The offer has been confirmed for the North American, European and Japanese Club Nintendo markets. Pikachu is featured on the cover and it is expected to feature some Pokémon tracks. Battle! (Trainer Battle) (Pokémon X and Pokémon Y) is already confirmed on the Sample page link. The page also confirms Shota Kageyama from GAME FREAK who recently left the company and now works for SPICA MUSICA was one of the musicians who worked on new arrangements for Nintendo 3DS version. The CD has been added to our database and details will be updated as information becomes available.

Battle! (Trainer Battle) (Pokémon X and Pokémon Y) Sample

October 11th, 2014 Launch Date in Japan

New Nintendo 3DS systems will be released in Japan on October 11th, 2014 but Nintendo of America has confirmed they will not launch in North America or Europe in 2014. The New Nintendo 3DS LL will retail for 18,800 yen while the New Nintendo 3DS will retail for 16,000 yen.

Version Comparison Data

	New Nintendo 3DS XL	New Nintendo 3DS
Size	93.5mm high, 160mm wide, 21.5mm thick (when closed)	80.6mm high, 142mm wide, 21.6mm thick (when closed)
Weight	Approximately 329 grams (including Battery Pak, stylus and Micro SD Memory Card)	Approximately 253 grams (including Battery Pak, stylus and Micro SD Memory Card)
Upper Screen	4.88 inches (diagonal) Wide-screen LCD display showing approximately 16.77 million colors with 800 x 240 pixel resolution 400 pixels are allocated to each eye to enable 3D visuals	3.88 inches (diagonal) Wide-screen LCD display showing approximately 16.77 million colors with 800 x 240 pixel resolution 400 pixels are allocated to each eye to enable 3D visuals
Lower Screen	4.18 inches (diagonal) Touch-screen LCD showing approximately 16.77 million colors with 320 x 240 pixel resolution	3.33 inches (diagonal) Touch-screen LCD showing approximately 16.77 million colors with 320 x 240 pixel resolution
Battery Duration	Approximately 3.5 to 7 hours when using Nintendo 3DS software Approximately 7 to 12 hours when using Nintendo DS software * Depending on the brightness of the screens, the battery duration varies. When the “automatic brightness adjustment” is on, the brightness of the screens changes automatically in accordance with the brightness of the surroundings and, therefore, the battery duration becomes longer in dark places and becomes shorter in bright places. Also, when the “energy saving mode” is on, the battery duration becomes longer. * The above Battery Durations are rough indications and can be shorter depending on the status of use.	Approximately 3.5 to 6 hours when using Nintendo 3DS software Approximately 6.5 to 10.5 hours when using Nintendo DS software * Depending on the brightness of the screens, the battery duration varies. When the “automatic brightness adjustment” is on, the brightness of the screens changes automatically in accordance with the brightness of the surroundings and, therefore, the battery duration becomes longer in dark places and becomes shorter in bright places. Also, when the “energy saving mode” is on, the battery duration becomes longer . * The above Battery Durations are rough indications and can be shorter depending on the status of use.

Nintendo Direct August 29th, 2014 (Japanese)

Sources: http://www.nintendo.co.jp/corporate/release/en/2014/140829.html, http://www.smashbros.com/us/music/ and http://club2.nintendo.com/smash-promo/

The Monthly Famitsu featuring Pokémon Special (月刊ファミ通feat. ポケモンスペシャル) revealed a new game called Pokkén Tournament (ポッ拳トーナメント). The game is being produced by Bandai Namco and will be released in Japanese arcades in 2015. The game is a new collaboration between Pokémon and TEKKEN. A home console version may be released in Japan at a later time but was not fully confirmed.

Pokkén Tournament First Look Video

Sources: http://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/pokken/ and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7Cs4L1JALY

The Associated Press interviewed The Pokémon Company International's Spokesman Rob Novickas who revealed that the tournament has given out over two million dollars in scholarships since 2004. Thousands of Pokémon Trading Card and Video Game fans have flocked to Washington D.C. to battle it out for a chance at the invitation-only Pokémon World Championships.

The 2013 Juniors Video Game World Champion Brendan Zheng was interviewed and stated he was a bit nervous this time and was more prepared than he was at nationals as he build his team the day before for that tournament. He has spent two or three weeks building his team for worlds. 2013 Masters Video Game World Champion Arash Ommati was also interviewed briefly and he said he likes to work a lot and will do his best when the competition starts.

Associated Press Interview Video

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BYEd81dyvo

The official Korean Pokémon website has accidentally revealed two new Mega Evolutions: Mega Slowbro and Mega Audino. The website pages were taken down shortly after being posted but the pages contained the full information and artwork for these Mega Evolutions.

Website Screenshots

Sources: http://pokemonkorea.co.kr/?inc=special_site-oras-sub03_05_09 and http://pokemonkorea.co.kr/?inc=special_site-oras-sub03_05_10

Meet Mega Audino in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire! Trailer

At gamescom at Cologne, Germany on August 14th, 2014, a special video by Junichi Masuda was shown which revealed Mega Audino. The trailer confirms it learns Misty Terrain, a move Audino currently cannot learn. Audino was not known to evolve from or to any other form, so this is an interesting twist in the mysterious story of Mega Evolution.

Before Mega Evolving, Audino is known to use the feelers on its ears to tell how others are feeling or when a Pokémon Egg might hatch. It may have either the Healer Ability or the Regenerator Ability. After Mega Evolving, Mega Audino adds Fairy type to its Normal type, automatically gaining all the advantages of Fairy type. Mega Audino always has the Healer Ability.

Thanks to its improved Defense and Special Defense stats, Mega Audino can be a great support in Double Battles. It emits a powerful, soothing pulse from its body that reduces hostility in others and calms any opponent within range. Pokémon should avoid contact with Mega Audino’s new secondary feelers lest they fall into a deep sleep and become easy prey to an opponent’s attacks!

Junichi Masuda Video from gamescom

The official websites for Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire have posted more details about the upcoming games. Most of the information was already released in the September 2014 issue of Corocoro but a trailer showcasing the information was also released. High resolution images from the press release kit have been added to our imageboard.

Pokémon Contests

Players can take photos of their Pokémon when the camera icon is displayed. If players talk to the man near the reception desk at the Contest Hall, he will set it up so that players take pictures of the player with their Pokémon. This feature takes advantage of the Nintendo 3DS's camera to incorporate the player onto the Pokémon Contest stage.


When players take part in contests, they'll begin to get fans and they'll wait near the entrances of the Contest Halls. These fans will support the player by cheering and giving gifts like Berries. As the player gains more skill in the contests, the number of fans waiting for them will increase and will provide even more help.


There are five types of contests that players can choose to enter: Coolness, Beauty, Cuteness, Cleverness and Toughness. The players Pokémon will be judged on its appeal based on one of those five conditions. Players should choose a contest condition that their Pokémon excels in.

Each type of contest is split into four ranks: Normal Rank, Super Rank, Hyper Rank and Master Rank. Players will begin in Normal Rank and they win enough times, they will be able to challenge the next rank. A player progress by winning their way through the ranks while aiming for the top Master Rank!

Pokéblocks

Pokéblocks are special snacks for Pokémon that players can make using two to four Berries. The type of Pokéblock players make depends on the color and variety of Berries that they choose. When players give the Pokéblocks to their Pokémon, their contest conditions will improve based on the type of Pokéblock. In order to decide which condition to improve, players can start by considering the type of contest they'd like to feature their Pokémon in.

With the Pokéblock Kit that Lisia gives players, they can make Pokéblocks from Berries. With the kit, players can check how many Berries and Pokéblocks they have, make new Pokéblocks using the Berries they have in their inventory and also feed Pokéblocks to their Pokémon.

Pikachu's Tail

In Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire, Pikachu's tail is different depending on its gender and what its wearing. A male Pikachu has a tail shaped like a lightning bolt and the end of its tail is straight. A female Pikachu's tail is shaped like a heart while a Cosplay Pikachu has a black heart-shaped mark near the end of its tail.

Contest Idol Lisia

Lisia is the number-one contest star in the Hoenn region, performing as a pair with her Pokémon partner, an Altaria named Ali. She can see the potential in the player and their Pokémon. Although she is a contest prodigy, she also doesn't shy away from hard work and effort, which is where her true appeal lies.

More Mega-Evolved Pokémon Set for Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire! Trailer

Press Release - Incredibly Rare Shiny Pokémon Holding a Mega Stone Gifted to Early Purchasers of Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire

New Mega-Evolved Pokémon revealed, Horde Encounters return in the Hoenn region, and Pokémon take centre stage in the Pokémon Contest Spectacular

The Pokémon Company International and Nintendo announced today that players can get a special Shiny Beldum holding a Metagrossite Mega Stone during a limited-time character distribution for the Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire video games when they launch on November 28, 2014, in Europe. This Shiny Beldum will evolve into Shiny Metang and then into Shiny Metagross. Players can then harness the power of the Mega Stone and Mega Evolve Shiny Metagross into Shiny Mega Metagross. The new games for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems also feature newly revealed Mega-Evolved Pokémon, including Mega Altaria, Mega Salamence, and Mega Lopunny. Fans can watch these Mega-Evolved Pokémon in action and other new scenes in a brand-new game trailer at http://bit.ly/PokémonYTUK.

Be centre stage at the Pokémon Contest Spectacular

Once players arrive at the Hoenn region’s Pokémon Contest Spectacular, they can enter their Pokémon in five different contest categories—Coolness, Beauty, Cuteness, Cleverness, and Toughness—in which the Pokémon is judged on one of these five conditions. For example, in a Toughness Contest, a Pokémon will display moves to show off its Toughness appeal. Demonstrating a move like Flying Press will get the audience excited, but using the move Play Nice probably won’t elicit the same excitement. The more excited the audience gets, the more the Pokémon will maximize its appeal.

After entering the Pokémon Contest Spectacular for the first time, Trainers will receive their very own Cosplay Pikachu, which is unique in that it knows moves that a normal Pikachu cannot learn and can use them in battle. For instance, Pikachu Rock Star knows the Steel-type move Meteor Mash, and Pikachu Pop Star can use Draining Kiss in battle, a Fairy-type move that is effective against Dragon-type Pokémon. Pikachu, Ph.D., can learn the Electric-type move Electric Terrain, while Pikachu Belle learns the beautiful Ice-type move Icicle Crash. Last but not least, Pikachu Libre can battle with Flying Press, a powerful Fighting-type move.

Players can enter Pokémon in multiplayer contests against friends, take photos of each show, and build a following of fans that will appear at each Contest Hall entrance and help a player’s Pokémon win future contests.

New Mega-Evolved Pokémon

Three new Mega-Evolved Pokémon have been announced today: Mega Altaria, Mega Salamence, and Mega Lopunny. Mega Altaria becomes a Dragon- and Fairy-type and receives the Pixilate Ability, which changes Normal-type moves into Fairy-type moves. Mega Altaria also receives big boosts in its Attack and Special Attack stats and an increase in its Defense. Mega Salamence’s Defense stat soars, and it receives the Aerilate Ability, which turns Normal-type moves into Flying-type moves. Mega Lopunny receives the Scrappy Ability, making Ghost-type Pokémon vulnerable to Mega Lopunny’s Normal-type and Fighting-type moves. Mega Lopunny also gets a huge boost to its Attack stat and a Speed increase, making it even more formidable in battle.

Horde Encounters return to the Hoenn region

The popular Horde Encounter feature from Pokémon X and Pokémon Y returns in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire. This time, Horde Encounters will not be limited to wild Pokémon encounters, as hordes of enemy Trainers can now appear in groups of up to five, providing even more Experience Points to victorious Trainers.

Source: http://www.pokemonrubysapphire.com/en-us/