Pokémon X - News

Pokémon X Tag Page Cover Art
Systems
Top Critic Avg: 86 /100 Critics Rec: 84%
Released
October 12, 2013
ESRB
E for Everyone: Comic Mischief, Mild Cartoon Violence
Developer(s)
Game Freak
Publisher(s)
Nintendo

WHERE TO PLAY

DIGITAL
PHYSICAL

Pokemon X is one-half of the sixth generation of mainline Pokemon games (the other being Pokemon Y). In this 2013 release, players embark on a journey through the Kalos region.

Genre(s)
RPG

latest

pokemon-x-and-y-southern-kalos-theory
Pokemon Leak Proves Old X and Y Theory Correct

The recent Pokemon leaks prove one long-standing fan theory regarding the Kalos region correct, with the Gen 6 map originally planned to be larger.

zygarde-complete-header
Pokemon Fan Designs Zygarde 200% Forme in Anticipation of Legends: Z-A

Gamers are looking forward to the new Pokemon that Legends Z-A will introduce, and one fan showcases their designs for a new version of Zygarde.

By 
Pokemon X and Y starters Chespin, Fennekin, and Froakie
Pokemon Fan Points Out Interesting Detail About X and Y NPCs

A Pokemon fan finds a similarity between certain NPCs in Pokémon X and Y that might make players question the origin of its characters.

find pookoo campaign reddit
Incredible Pokemon Fan Campaign is Trying to Reconnect Trainer With Lost Pidove

A long-time Pokemon fan starts a campaign hoping to reunite with a Pidove named Pookoo they fell in love with in 2013 but lost over Wonder Trade.

gamestop-game-offer-volcanion-pokemon-download-code
Mythical Pokemon Volcanion Download Codes Hit GameStop and GAME

GameStop and GAME offer a special download code that will allow players with copies of Pokemon X & Y or Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire to receive a Volcanion.

pokemon-wonder-trade
Pokemon X Player Collects All Pokemon Without Making Any Progress

Pokemon X player fills the Pokedex without progressing in the game by leveling up the Pokemon from the original area and trading with other Pokemon trainers.

By 
11 Dumbest Looking Pokemon - Mr. Mime, Vanillite, and Bidoof
11 Dumbest Looking Pokemon

With over 700 Pokemon known to the world, some of them were bound to be poorly designed. These 11 Pokemon in particular are the dumbest looking of the bunch.

free mythical pokemon july shaymin nintendo
July's Free Mythical Pokemon Revealed

The Pokemon 20th Anniversary celebration continues, as Nintendo offers up another free mythical Pokemon in July that is sure to please fans of the series.

By 
Ranking Every Pokemon Generation - Pokmeon game cases
Every Pokemon Generation Ranked

Six generations of Pokemon games have released over the last 20 years of the franchise's existence, and we rank each generation in the series from worst to best.

pokemon 20th anniversary monthly downloadable legendary 600
Nintendo Will Release Downloadable Mythical Pokemon Monthly Starting February

Nintendo announces plans to celebrate the 20th Pokemon anniversary by releasing monthly downloadable mythical Pokemon, starting this February with Mew.

Volcanion
Volcanion is Pokémon's First Fire/Water Type

The first ever Pokémon to have a Fire/Water typing is revealed. Volcanion, the Steam Pokémon, comes complete with a new signature move: Steam Eruption.

By 
Pokemon Ghostly Encounters
5 Creepy Encounters With Human Ghosts In Pokemon Games

Ghost Pokemon aren't the only apparitions to appear in the Pokemon series. Have a look at the creepiest encounters with human ghosts in the Pokemon games.

Pokemon X Y Ninfia
'Pokemon X' and 'Y' Toys Make Their Way To McDonald's

Twelve new and old Pokemon from 'X' and 'Y' are jumping into Happy Meals at McDonald's. Check out the toys and their companion playing cards now.

Pokemon 3DS XL
Leaked Promo Offers Free 'Pokemon X' or 'Y' with 3DS or 2DS Purchase

A leaked Toys R Us ad has some details on an upcoming Nintendo deal that will give consumers a chance to get 'Pokemon X or Y' for free. Here's how.

Pokemon X Y Diancie Trailer
Diancie Revealed as the Newest Pokemon

The Pokemon Company has confirmed the existence of the new mythical Pokemon Diancie, and it's coming to 'Pokemon X' and 'Y'.

By 
Pokemon Bank Released Celebi
'Pokemon Bank' Finally Available Worldwide

After being delayed by over a month due to technical errors, 'Pokemon Bank' is now available for download on the Nintendo 3DS eShop. Plus, get a free Celebi!

By 
Individual Game of the Year List 2013
The Best War Games Asks: What's Your 2013 Game of The Year?

Find out which game each member of the The Best War Games staff picked as their favorite for 2013 in a special edition of 'The Best War Games Asks.'

Pokemon X Y Lumiose City Patch
'Pokemon X & Y': Update 1.2 Details & Pokemon Bank Trailer

The new 1.2 update for 'Pokemon X & Y' fixes a Wonder Trade bug and the Pokemon Bank trailer outlines the upcoming app's features.

Pokemon X and Y Cheat Online Battles
'Pokemon X' and 'Y' PC Program Lets Players Cheat Online

A PC-based exploit for 'Pokemon X' and 'Y' lets users see their online opponent's entire Pokemon team, essentially ruining the online experience.

Pokemon X Y 2DS Bundles
'Pokemon X' & 'Y' 2DS Bundle Appearing in Europe

With the Holidays quickly approaching, it looks as Nintendo has plans to begin offering a new 'Pokemon X' and 'Y' 2DS bundle for fans who are currently sans portable.

By 
See More