'''Pokémon X and Y''' are the twonew games of [[Generation VI]] announced for the 3DS by Nintendo President, Satoru Iwata. The games areto be released worldwide October 2013.
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{{Nihongo|'''Pokémon X'''|ポケットモンスターX|Pocket Monsters X}} and {{nihongo|'''Pokémon Y'''|ポケットモンスターY|Pocket Monsters Y}} are the upcomingvideo games of the [[Generation VI]] series.Pokémon X and Pokémon Y are the first two Pokémon video games that comes in the main game series for the [[Nintendo 3DS]]. The video games were announced by current Nintendo president[[wikipedia:Satoru Iwata|Satoru Iwata]] on January 8, 2013 on {{tt|11 AM GMT|worldwide}} and {{tt|6 AM JST|Japan}} during a Pokémon Direct video on the Nintendo 3DS. These will be the first video games of the Pokémon series thatwill be released worldwide with exception of different countries. Pokémon X and Pokémon Y will be released on October 2013, but the official release date of the video games is still unknown.
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Thesetwonew Pokémon games are set in a new region and are of a different, 3D game-play style. From the trailer, we see that you can explore around various landscapes and encounter Pokémon through the classic trainer battles and tall grass.
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==Enhancements==
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=== 3D Enhancement ===
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Pokémon X and Pokémon Y are the first two Pokémon games that are completely in a 3-dimensional style of gameplay on a handheld system. Each and everything has been changed since the release of previous [[Pokemon games]]. The sprites have been changed into 3D designed models from the characters to the [[Pokémon]]. The appearance of a Pokémon has also been changed as seen in the trailer when the male protagonist was running through the grass and encountered a [[Pikachu]].
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=== Battle System Enhancement ===
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The battle system in video games also went under a 3-dimensional style. As seen in the trailer of the video game there were different Pokémon battles introduced. The attack of a Pokémon will be shown in a 3D style against another Pokémon. It will even show how the Pokémon will move when it's being attacked or vice versa by the opponent.
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== Pokémon ==
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=== Starter Pokémon ===
The trailer also shows off three new Pokémon which appear to be the Fire, Grass and Water starters.
The trailer also shows off three new Pokémon which appear to be the Fire, Grass and Water starters.
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* [[Chespin]], a [[Grass Pokémon|Grass-type Pokémon]]: a brown, joey-looking Pokémon with a green hat with spikes, small arms and a small tail.
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* [[Chespin]], a [[Grass Pokémon|Grass-type Pokémon]]: a brown, [[wikipedia:Erinaceidae|Erinaceidae]]-looking Pokémon with a spiked green hat, small arms and a small tail.
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* [[Fennekin]], a [[Fire Pokémon|Fire-type Pokémon]]: an orange, fox-looking Pokémon with flame-like fur emerging from its ears. Fennekin alsosharesits name andappearancewiththe [[wikipedia:Fennec Fox|Fennec Fox]].
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* [[Fennekin]], a [[Fire Pokémon|Fire-type Pokémon]]: an orange, fox-looking Pokémon with flame-like fur emerging from its ears. Fennekin alsosharesits name andappearancewiththe [[wikipedia:Fennec Fox|Fennec Fox]].
* [[Froakie]], a [[Water Pokémon|Water-type Pokémon]]: a blue, frog-looking Pokémon with a white puffball on its back.
* [[Froakie]], a [[Water Pokémon|Water-type Pokémon]]: a blue, frog-looking Pokémon with a white puffball on its back.
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Thetwolegendary Pokémon that are the mascots for Pokémon X and Pokémon Y have been officially named as: [[Xerneas]] and [[Yveltal]]. Xerneas seems to be a buck with rainbow antlers, while Yveltal seems to be an avian of some sort, who is shaped like the letter Y.
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===Mascots===
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The two legendary Pokémon that are the mascots for Pokémon X and Pokémon Y have been officially named as: [[Xerneas]] and [[Yveltal]]. Xerneas is deer-like with rainbow antlers, who is shaped like the letter ''X ''when it's legs are apart, while Yveltal bird-like avian of some sort, who is shaped like the letter ''Y''.
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===Other===
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A new [[Eeveelution]] named [[Sylveon]] is confirmed. [[Mewtwo-related Pokémon|Mewtwo's Awakened Form]] has also been anounced.
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Thesetrelease date for Pokémon X and Y is October 2013 in most of the world including; North America, Australia, Europe, andJapan.
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===ListofNew Pokémon and Forms in GenerationVI===
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*[[Chespin]]
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*[[Fennekin ]]
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*[[Froakie]]
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*[[Sylveon]]
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*[[Xerneas]]
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*[[Yveltal]]
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*Mewtwo: Awakened Form
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*[[Helioptile]]
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*[[Fletchling]]
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*[[Pancham]]
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*[[Gogoat]]
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== Trivia ==
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===PokémonGallery===
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*Thisisthe first Pokémon game to be released worldwide at the same time.
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<gallerycaptionalign="center"spacing="small">
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*It is possibly known that the game draw inspiration from Europe. One of the main facts is known that there is a Tower based on the Eiffel Tower, the main monument of France, has been located in a unnamed town and behind Pikachu at the beginning of the trailer. A bridge that has been based on the popular London Bridge has also been appeared in the game as seen in the trailer after that the female player is running over it.
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Chespin.png|[[Chespin]]
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*It is also possible that the two new Legendary Pokémon that were introduced may actually end up in a trio, with each representing the X, Y and Z axes of the 3rd dimension.
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Fennekin.png|[[Fennekin]]
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*This is the first main Pokémon title that uses single letters instead using colors or material items for the sub-title.
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Froakie.png|[[Froakie]]
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*This is the first Pokémon game to be made entirely in 3D that isn't a spin-off.
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000Ninfia.png|[[Sylveon]]
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*These are the first two games to have their mascot's English name released before their Japanese names.
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Xerneas.png|[[Xerneas]]
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*Xerneas and Yveltal might be based on Norse mythology.
File:Pokemon X & Y Gameplay Trailer|Gameplay Trailer
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File:Chespin.jpg|Chespin
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File:Fennekin.jpg|Fennekin
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File:"Y".jpg|Yveltal
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File:Legendary Pokemon.jpg|Xerneas
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File:New location .jpg|The [[Unnamed Generation VI Male Protagonist|male trainer]] looking at a city's skyline
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File:Fennel in battle.jpg|Fennekin battling a Kirlia
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File:Boy running.jpg|The male trainer rollerblading through a city
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File:New town.jpg|Female on a bridge.
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File:Running to route.jpg|Male trainer running in a route
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==Trivia==
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*The region's name is the '''Kalos''', inspired by the country France.
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**Interestingly, the two monuments showned in the trailer are in [[wikipedia:Île-de-France|Île-de-France]].
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**During the trailer of the video game, Pikachu was standing on the [[wikipedia:Eiffel Tower|Eiffel Tower]], and an Eiffel Tower-like structure is seen behind the male protagonist when he's rollerskating in a city, also, the female protagonist has been seen running from a bridge which is possibly modelled after the [[wikipedia:alace_of_Versailles|Palace of Versailles]] in France.
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* The main city is '''Lumiose City'''.
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* These are the first main Pokémon titles that uses single letters instead using colors or materials for the sub-title.
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* These are the first two games to have their mascot's English name released before their Japanese names.
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* In the Japanese logos, you can see a bit of DNA in the section: '''モンス. '''This could be a reference to how X and Y are the sex chromosomes.
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** These games titles, X & Y, may also be reference to the 3D axis of X, Y and Z, since they're the first main games to be for the 3DS and to be completely 3D.
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* This Generation is bound to bring significant changes to the series:
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**A bond mechanic revealed by [[Junichi Masuda]] in his [http://www.gamefreak.co.jp/blog/dir_english/ blog] on 1/21/2013. This may be the way to get [[Sylveon]].
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**3D models for the characters and Pokémon.
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**3D overworld.
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**Trainer customization.
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* These games are the first to introduce a new Pokémon form of an old Pokémon, [[Mewtwo]].
Pokémon X (Japanese: ポケットモンスターX,Pocket Monsters X) and Pokémon Y (Japanese: ポケットモンスターY,Pocket Monsters Y) are the upcoming video games of the Generation VI series. Pokémon X and Pokémon Y are the first two Pokémon video games that comes in the main game series for the Nintendo 3DS. The video games were announced by current Nintendo president Satoru Iwata on January 8, 2013 on 11 AM GMT and 6 AM JST during a Pokémon Direct video on the Nintendo 3DS. These will be the first video games of the Pokémon series that will be released worldwide with exception of different countries. Pokémon X and Pokémon Y will be released on October 2013, but the official release date of the video games is still unknown.
Pokémon X and Pokémon Y are the first two Pokémon games that are completely in a 3-dimensional style of gameplay on a handheld system. Each and everything has been changed since the release of previous Pokemon games. The sprites have been changed into 3D designed models from the characters to the Pokémon. The appearance of a Pokémon has also been changed as seen in the trailer when the male protagonist was running through the grass and encountered a Pikachu.
The battle system in video games also went under a 3-dimensional style. As seen in the trailer of the video game there were different Pokémon battles introduced. The attack of a Pokémon will be shown in a 3D style against another Pokémon. It will even show how the Pokémon will move when it's being attacked or vice versa by the opponent.
Fennekin, a Fire-type Pokémon: an orange, fox-looking Pokémon with flame-like fur emerging from its ears. Fennekin also shares its name and appearance with the Fennec Fox.
The two legendary Pokémon that are the mascots for Pokémon X and Pokémon Y have been officially named as: Xerneas and Yveltal. Xerneas is deer-like with rainbow antlers, who is shaped like the letter X when it's legs are apart, while Yveltal bird-like avian of some sort, who is shaped like the letter Y.
The region's name is the Kalos, inspired by the country France.
Interestingly, the two monuments showned in the trailer are in Île-de-France.
During the trailer of the video game, Pikachu was standing on the Eiffel Tower, and an Eiffel Tower-like structure is seen behind the male protagonist when he's rollerskating in a city, also, the female protagonist has been seen running from a bridge which is possibly modelled after the Palace of Versailles in France.
The main city is Lumiose City.
These are the first main Pokémon titles that uses single letters instead using colors or materials for the sub-title.
These are the first two games to have their mascot's English name released before their Japanese names.
In the Japanese logos, you can see a bit of DNA in the section: モンス. This could be a reference to how X and Y are the sex chromosomes.
These games titles, X & Y, may also be reference to the 3D axis of X, Y and Z, since they're the first main games to be for the 3DS and to be completely 3D.
This Generation is bound to bring significant changes to the series:
A bond mechanic revealed by Junichi Masuda in his blog on 1/21/2013. This may be the way to get Sylveon.
3D models for the characters and Pokémon.
3D overworld.
Trainer customization.
These games are the first to introduce a new Pokémon form of an old Pokémon, Mewtwo.