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]]>The game has been in development for nine years, and it’s been in a playable beta state for most of that. However, version 1.0 was finally released just earlier this month, and is available to download through the Pokemon Uranium forums (opens in new tab).
One caveat: don’t go expecting to fire this up on your 3DS and take a walk around town unless you’ve got some serious modding skills. Other than that, prepare to do what you’d normally do in a Pokemon game: wander from town to town, catching magical animals and battling random strangers on your quest to become the best trainer in the land.
Nintendo and The Pokemon Company have been content to let the not-for-profit game run quietly in its own little corner of the internet, but a 1.0 version might draw some unwanted attention from the copyright lawyers. If you’re interested in checking it out, I suggest you hurry.
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It’s finally here. Pokemon X and Y have been released, and add dozens of new pocket-sized (and building-sized) monsters to the world. You’ve likely read our Pokemon X and Y review, but now it’s time to see all of the new creatures with your own eyes.
It’s hard enough to remember the first 649 (most of us can’t get past the original 151), so we’ve prepared this handy-dandy guide with images of every new Pokemon in the game. These are the ‘mons you’ll see as you spend the next few dozen hours attempting to catch as many of them as possible–maybe even ’em all!
Chespin
The sixth generation’s Grass Type starter, Chespin is a “shelled chestnut Pokemon.” Basically, it’s a living chestnut that also resembles a chipmunk or other small rodent. That hard shell protecting his head and body should prove useful, though.
How to get: Given by a friend at the beginning of the game.
Quilladin
The first evolution of this generation’s Grass Starter is Quilladin, and… well, we’re not sure what he’s supposed to be. He looks like a squirrel that ate a pine cone so big he took the shape of it. Quilladin can learn Mud Shot, a Ground-type move super effective against Fire types. That should help out a lot in battle, considering how many people have already pledged allegiance to Fennekin.
How to get: Evolves from Chespin at level 16.
Chesnaut
How to get: Evolves from Quilladin at level 36.
Fennekin
Following in the Pokesteps of Charmander and Chimchar is Fennekin, based on the real-life fennec foxes of the Sahara Desert. Fennekin can blow hot air out of those large ears that will reach temperatures of over 200 degrees Celsius. We bet hot air will be coming out of opposing trainers’ ears too when our Fennekin kicks some butt.
Braixen
By evolving into Braixen, the Fire-type starter shifts from four legs to two and brings along a stick wedged in its tail. That stick will factor in battle, as Braixen can turn into a burning wand with which to use Fire attacks as if they’re magic spells. Farfetch’d can take his leek and go home. Its featured move is Psyshock, a special attack that deals damage based on the opponent’s Defense like a physical attack, not Special Defense.
How to get: Evolves from Fennekin at level 16.
Delphox
How to get: Evolves from Braixen at level 36.
Froakie
This bullfrog carries the Water-type starter flag championed by Squirtle, Totodile, and Mudkip. The bubbles on its chest serve as both protection and projectiles in battle. What does that tell you? Froakie here will be learning Bubble and Bubblebeam at some point.
Frogadier
Frogadier takes the cuteness of Froakie and turns it into a look of flash and debonair. Using his enhanced jumping capabilities, Frogadier can learn Bounce, a Flying-type move that’s super effective against Grass types. That should help with one of his biggest weaknesses, but we hope he has something up his sleeve to deal with those Electric types. The last thing we’d want is to be Thundershocked to oblivion when we’re on a roll.
How to get: Evolves from Froakie at level 16.
Greninja
How to get: Evolves from Frogadier at level 36.
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]]>“Pokemon makes first appearance at JF!!” the latest issue of Shōnen Jump teases. “Surprising information on the show floor?” If that wasn’t inticing enough, the magazine also teases a “big surprise” at the Pokemon booth.
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We’re obviously crossing our fingers for a new Pokemon game – maybe the third game in the Black/White series for the DS (or 3DS) – but we’re cautious to get too excited. Jump Festa also has a large anime presence, so there’s just as good of a chance that it might be a new Pokemon movie as there is a game. Still, why would Nintendo suddenly bring Pokemon to the show after all these years unless they were planning on bringing something big? 3DS Pokemon big?
We won’t have to wait too long to be cripplingly disappointed, though – this year’s Jump Festa takes place on December 17 and 18 in Japan. We’ll keep you posted.
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Above: Rizzo celebrates his victory
GamesRadar: How does it feel to be the first-ever consecutive two-time world Pokemon champion?
Ray Rizzo: It feels great to be the first at accomplishing something so difficult. I put a decent amount of time in these past two years so it feels good now that it’s paid off.
GR: Can you walk us through your process for preparing for the VGCs? How did you decide on your team and how to train each Pokemon?
RR: I had been playing a lot online for fun, just to get a feel for all of the new Pokemon. However after Nationals I started playing more seriously. I found a good core of 4 Pokemon (Gothitelle/Thundurus/Hydreigon/Conkeldurr), all with unique movesets and stats that I felt countered the metagame well. I used my last 2 Pokemon slots for Pokemon that helped to counter the last few popular Pokemon the other 4 couldn’t.
Above: Gothitelle might seem like an odd choice for competitive play, but Ray Rizzo knows the benefit of surprising your opponent
GR: Did you have a particular strategy overall when heading into the tournament?
RR: I wanted to use Pokemon that countered what was very popular at the European and US National Tournaments. This included using multiple Pokemon with the move Thunder Wave to slow down my opponents’ faster Pokemon, and training my Pokemon so they would have high HP and Defenses so they could live through many different attacks.
GR: How did only being able to use Unova Pokemon make the tournament different this year? Do you think the relative newness of Black/White had an effect on how the competition shaped up?
RR: Being able to use only Unova Pokemon changed the tournament a lot. Everyone started on a level playing field and had to learn the ins and outs of all the new Pokemon. The biggest change was that there were only a small number of Pokemon that were useful in battle, and not many strong defensive Pokemon. When US Regional Tournaments rolled around, I think everyone had already though of most of the good strategies, since there weren’t a whole lot of good Pokemon to choose from.
GR: Did you see any strategies from other players that surprised you?
RR: Most of the strategies I went up against were exactly what I expected going into the tournament. I only recall one of my opponents, my Top 8 opponent, who used something unique. He had a very good Trick Room team which gave me my toughest match that day.
GR: What was your favorite moment from the tournament?
RR: Meeting so many new people, as well as hanging out with so many old friends was my favorite moment from the tournament.
Above: Brian Hough took the victory in the junior division this year too. To see videos for all the final match-ups, head to the official Pokemon VGC site
GR: As a competitive battler, what are your thoughts on Pokemon Black/White as a game? What do you think about the Unova Pokemon in general and how they fit in with the older Pokemon?
RR: I like the Pokemon Black and White games from a competitive standpoint. They introduced a lot of cool new moves, items, and of course Pokemon. I think some of the Unova Pokemon are very good and can compete with many of the older Pokemon, but as a Pokemon fan from the very beginning of Red and Blue I can’t help but like the older Pokemon the most.
GR: What advice would you give to anyone who wants to challenge you to battle?
RR: I would say to not be afraid of using something non-standard if it helps to counter a lot of the common Pokemon strategies. I’ve seen other people have success using unexpected Pokemon as well.
Aug 31, 2011
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