Thursday: Pokémon Sun & Moon - Starter Evolutions + Pokémon XYORAS - Volcanion Reminder + Pokémon Comaster - Figure Update + Pokémon XY&Z - Episode Pictures

27-10-2016 08:24 BST / 03:24 EDT by Serebii

This update may be amended throughout the day so be sure to check back. If you have any ideas for the site, be sure to send them in
With the new generation upcoming, and the Chatroom has been rife with discussion while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for battles, trades and Friend Safari hunting, so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also had these discussion and are a bustling trade and competitive section for the games. Be sure to like our FaceBook Page.
Last Update: 20:24 BST
Edit @ 10:03: Starter Evolutions | Edit @ 12:07: Nintendo Badge Arcade | Edit @ 13:09: Volcanion Reminder | Edit @ 13:55: Episode Pictures | Edit @ 14:01: Pokémon Sun & Moon | Edit @ 20:25: Nintendo Badge Arcade

Pokémon Direct

In The Games Department

Pokémon Sun & Moon

A new release of information has come for Pokémon Sun & Moon. We're currently compiling all the information from the trailer so keep checking back
Rowlet's evolution is called Decidueye which is Grass/Ghost. It has the move Spirit Shackle that prevents opponents switching out. Litten's evolution is Incineroar with the move Darkest Lariat which ignores stat changes. It is Fire/Dark. Popplio's is called Primarina and is Water/Fairy
The island guardians are Tapu Lele which is Psychic/Fairy with the ability Psychic Surge. Tapu Bulu which is Grass/Fairy with Grassy Surge and Tapu Fini which is Water/Fairy with Misty Surge. Each of these set their respective Terrains. Psychic Terrain prevents Priority Moves being used. They have their unique Z-Move, Guardian of Alola.
A new Pokémon is revealed called Cosmog. It is Psychic-type with the ability Unaware.
Persian is pure Dark-type with the abilities Fur Coat and Technician
In the game, they are trying to create a league and the champions of the league take on the Battle Tree where trainers like Cynthia, Blue and Red are. They can be battled against and teamed with.
Edit @ 14:32: Updated our New Pokémon Page and Alola Forms Page
Edit @ 14:47: Updated our New Attacks Page, New Abilities & Z-Moves Page with all the new information
14:51: Some details have come for the communication features.
Quick Communication is Local wireless only and has Single & Double Battle options
In the Festival Plaza, you have access to Single, Double and Multi Battles as well as the Battle Royal in Local and Online options.
Battle Spot Free Battle has Single and Double options, as well as a Battle Royal option. Free Battle also allows you to choose between whether you want to battle Special Pokémon (Legendary & Mythical) or not
Battle Spot Rating Battle only has Single and Double options, as well as the VGC ladder.
15:10: I have created a preliminary page on the Battle Tree

Footage

Pokémon Comaster

In The Games Department

Pokémon Sun & Moon - New Pokémon

The official Japanese Twitter has just revealed the final starter evolutions for Pokémon Sun & Moon. These match the leaks that were released back in June and showcase them in new poses that hadn't been seen. The Grass starter is known in Japan as Junaipa (ジュナイパー), the Fire as Gaogaen (ガオガエン) and the Water as Ashirene (アシレーヌ). Unfortunately, any secondary types have yet to be revealed but be sure to check back.

Pokémon

Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Volcanion

In The Games Department

Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Volcanion Reminder

The Volcanion event in many countries is due to end on Monday. In the United States, it can be obtained at Gamestop. It runs until October 31st
In Canada, it can be obtained at EB Games. It runs until October 31st
In Australia & New Zealand, it can be obtained at EB Games until October 31st
In Mexico it can be obtained in Gamers Retail Stores until October 31st

Nintendo Badge Arcade

In The Games Department

Nintendo Badge Arcade

The free piece of Nintendo 3DS software, Nintendo Badge Arcade, had its weekly update in Japan. This week it has once again introduced multiple panels of badges of Pokémon to earn. These panels include various more new Pokémon to the ones previously obtainable. We're currently cataloguing all of these badges and will update our Nintendo Badge Arcade section shortly
Edit: All 5 panels and 47 badges have been added

Pokémon Comaster

In The Games Department

Pokémon Comaster - Update

The smartphone game, Pokémon Comaster, has had a new update. This update added a variety of brand new figures into the game, all with existing mechanics: Greninja, Chesnaught and Delphox (EX) and Raichu, Vaporeon, Jolteon, Flareon, Zweilous, Sliggoo, Shuppet and Pupitar. These have all been added to the standard Trevo with the usual chance of getting them based on rarity.
In addition to this, to celebrate Halloween, a special Halloween Trevo prize has been added to League Matches. These Trevo contain a variety of Dark & Ghost-type Pokémon, as well as others such as Delphox and Espurr.

Nintendo Badge Arcade

In The Games Department

Nintendo Badge Arcade

The free piece of Nintendo 3DS software, Nintendo Badge Arcade, had its weekly update in North America and with this update, it has added several new Halloween Badges for Pokémon, all of which were previously released in Japan. Our section has a full list of badges so click the image to go to the section.

A Zero With No End! Till the Day We Meet Again!!

In The Games Department

Pokémon XY & Z - Episode Pictures

As usual, we have done pictures from the episode that aired in Japan today. This episode features Ash, Serena, Clemont & Bonnie going their separate ways as their Kalos journey ends. The AniméDex has been updated with the contents of this episode. Click the picture to go to the gallery but be warned however as they contain spoilers.

Until Next Time, See Ya