Pokemon Direct Shows New Storage System, Kanto Starter Mega Evolutions and a New Pokemon [permalink]
Posted by on 4 Sep 2013 at 4:20am PDT Updated on 18 Oct 2013 at 10:28pm PDT
Two important tidbits of information to come from Pokemon Direct today.
The first item of interest that was announced was the introduction of a cloud storage service for your Pokemon, Pokemon Bank. There is also Poke Transporter, which allows you to transport Pokemon from Black, White, Black 2 and White 2 to Pokemon X and Y. These two will be available as downloadable 3DS Apps. There will be an annual fee required for Pokemon Bank. You can store up to 3,000 Pokemon here from Black, White, Black 2, White 2, X or Y; a free trial will be available upon the launch of XY.
The second item of interest is that your Starter Pokemon - Chespin, Fennekin and Froakie - will be given to you by your friend. The Professor of the Kalos region will instead give you Bulbasaur, Charmander or Squirtle! Furthermore, Mega Evolutions are confirmed for these three starters: Mega Venusaur, Mega Charizard and Mega Blastoise. They retain their original typings.
"When Venusaur becomes Mega Venusaur, the flower on the Pokemon's back blooms even more fantastically than before. Its legs and frame become more sturdy to support the weight of the huge flower." Mega Venusaur is now 7'10", 342.8 pounds and has the ability Thick Fat, reducing two of Venusaur's weaknesses in Fire and Ice; his Defenses also increase.
"When Charizard becomes Mega Charizard, its pointed horns and long tail give the Pokemon a look of sleek sharpness. Mega Charizard is in a league of its own when it comes to flying prowess, able to reach incredible heights." He retains his height and now weighs 221.6 pounds; he gets the Drought ability and his Special Attack sharply increases.
"The two rocket launchers on Blastoise's shoulders turn into a single huge cannon when it Mega Evolves into Mega Blastoise. This cannon boasts a blast range so great that it can strike targets more than six miles away!" He also retains his original height and now weighs 222.9 pounds. His ability, Mega Launcher, is new and increases the power of pulse-related moves like Water and Dark Pulse. The official site does not mention how Mega Blastoise's stats change.
A new Pokemon was also briefly shown during the conference:
It was not covered on the official site, so nothing else is known about it.
The first item of interest that was announced was the introduction of a cloud storage service for your Pokemon, Pokemon Bank. There is also Poke Transporter, which allows you to transport Pokemon from Black, White, Black 2 and White 2 to Pokemon X and Y. These two will be available as downloadable 3DS Apps. There will be an annual fee required for Pokemon Bank. You can store up to 3,000 Pokemon here from Black, White, Black 2, White 2, X or Y; a free trial will be available upon the launch of XY.
The second item of interest is that your Starter Pokemon - Chespin, Fennekin and Froakie - will be given to you by your friend. The Professor of the Kalos region will instead give you Bulbasaur, Charmander or Squirtle! Furthermore, Mega Evolutions are confirmed for these three starters: Mega Venusaur, Mega Charizard and Mega Blastoise. They retain their original typings.
"When Venusaur becomes Mega Venusaur, the flower on the Pokemon's back blooms even more fantastically than before. Its legs and frame become more sturdy to support the weight of the huge flower." Mega Venusaur is now 7'10", 342.8 pounds and has the ability Thick Fat, reducing two of Venusaur's weaknesses in Fire and Ice; his Defenses also increase.
"When Charizard becomes Mega Charizard, its pointed horns and long tail give the Pokemon a look of sleek sharpness. Mega Charizard is in a league of its own when it comes to flying prowess, able to reach incredible heights." He retains his height and now weighs 221.6 pounds; he gets the Drought ability and his Special Attack sharply increases.
"The two rocket launchers on Blastoise's shoulders turn into a single huge cannon when it Mega Evolves into Mega Blastoise. This cannon boasts a blast range so great that it can strike targets more than six miles away!" He also retains his original height and now weighs 222.9 pounds. His ability, Mega Launcher, is new and increases the power of pulse-related moves like Water and Dark Pulse. The official site does not mention how Mega Blastoise's stats change.
A new Pokemon was also briefly shown during the conference:
It was not covered on the official site, so nothing else is known about it.
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