Pokémon news (June 15): Pokémon Sun and Moon New 3DS XL, dual-pack, more (Japan)
Today’s Pokémon news:
- Pokémon Sun and Moon – New Nintendo 3DS XL
- Pokémon Sun and Moon – Dual Pack
- Pokémon X and Y
- World Hobby Fair ’16 Summer
- Pokémon The Movie: Volcanion & The Ingenious Magearna
- Pika-Chan
- Pokémon Ga-Olé
Pokémon Sun and Moon – New Nintendo 3DS XL
Today, two new New Nintendo 3DS XL models were announced for Japan:
- a black one featuring Solagaleo and Lunala
- a yellow one featuring Pikachu
Both models will be released on November 18th in Japan, and will cost 20 304 Yen each (no game included). We don’t know if they will be released in Europe and/or North America.
Our Upcoming Releases page has been updated!
Source: Nintendo
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Pokémon Sun and Moon – Dual Pack
Just like Pokémon Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire, Pokémon Sun and Moon are gettung a Dual Pack in Japan. It includes:
- a copy of both Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon (physical)
- two serial codes for 100 Pokéball
This Dual-Pack will release on November 18th in Japan, and it’s not clear if Europe and/or North America will also get it. Pre-orders start on July 16th.
Our Upcoming Releases page has been updated!
Source: Nintendo
Pokémon X and Y
Today, a sale for Pokémon X and Y started in Japan, and lasts until July 15th. Until that date, both versions are available with a 35% off discount, which means you can get them for 3 240 Yen each (instead of 4 937 Yen)
Source: Serebii
World Hobby Fair ’16 Summer
Today, it was announced that once again, Pokémon would have a booth at the World Hobby Fair ’16 Summer. Here’s what visitors can expect:
- Abareru-kun and Rinka from the Pokémon no Uchi Atsumaru variety show (on TV Tokyo) will make an appearance on stage;
- quiz rally;
- exclusive sneak-peak at Pokémon The Movie: Volcanion & The Ingenious Magearna;
- Pokémon Sun & Moon will be playable;
- Junichi Masuda will be on stage in order to showcase the game.
Source: Serebii
Pokémon The Movie: Volcanion & The Ingenious Magearna
Here’s the July page from the Pokémon The Movie calendar, showing a brand new artwork for Pokémon The Movie: Volcanion and the Ingenious Magearna (+ an artwork of the main villain):
Source: Serebii / 4Gamer.net
Pika-Chan
Here’s the latest episode of Pika-Chan:
Pokémon Ga-Olé
Here’s some pictures for Pokémon Ga-Olé, including Magearna (the first one is from Pokémon Sun and Moon)
Source: 4Gamer.net