New Pokémon, Gym Leaders, Team Flare surface in CoroCoro

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  • Thursday, July 11, 2013
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    Originally reported in CoroCoro Comics magazine

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The Aug. 2013 issue of CoroCoro Comics has leaked. It has revealed several new Pokémon, two Gym Leaders, and a mysterious group named Team Flare.

New information about Xerneas and Yveltal were unveiled. Xerneas is a Fairy-Type Pokémon. Xerneas' special move is Geo Control. When using Geo Control, Xerneas releases seven-coloured beams of energy from the ground. Its Ability is Fairy Aura, which the raises power of Fairy-type moves. Xerneas is the Life/Existance Pokémon.

Yveltal's special move is Death Wing. It is a Dark/Flying-type Pokémon. It has the Ability Dark Aura, which raises the power of Dark attacks. It is the Destruction Pokémon.

Pancham's evolution is Goronda (ゴロンダ). Goronda can have the Abilities Iron Fist and Mold Breaker, and the move Hammer Arm. It is considered the Aggressive-looking Pokémon. It is a Fighting-type/Dark-Type Pokémon. The evolution method is unknown at this time, but CoroCoro does mention that it is a new method. It has the description: "While it has a wild temperament, it won't allow anyone to bully the weak. It appears to have a warm heart."

The new squid Pokémon called Maaiika (マーイーカ) is a Dark/Psychic-Type Pokémon. It is considered the Spinning Pokémon. Its Abilities are Contrary and Suction Cups. It has the new Dark-Type move Reverse, which reverses all of the enemy's status increases and decreases. It has the description: "By switching on and off the lights on the luminous body above its eyes, it deceives its opponent."

Maaiika evolves into Karamanero (カラマネロ), the Reversal Pokémon. It is also a Dark/Psychic Type and can have the same Abilities as Maaiika. It can learn the move Hypnosis. The evolution method is also unknown, but it is mentioned that it will be a new method.

As mentioned in an earlier article, the Pokémon Honedge is the Dagger Pokémon. It is a Steel/Ghost-type, and has the Ability: No Guard.

Another new Pokémon Shushupu (シュシュップ) is the the Perfumed Pokémon. It is a Fairy-Type Pokémon and has the Ability Healer. It knows the move Aromatherapy. Shushupu and Skrelp are confirmed to be exclusive to Pokémon Y. It has the description: "It releases special scents from its body to mesmerise its opponent."

Another new Pokémon Peropuff (ペロッパフ) is the the Cotton Candy Pokémon. It is a Fairy-Type Pokémon and has the Ability Sweet Veil. Sweet Veil is a new Ability which prevents allies from sleeping. It has the new move Drain Kiss, which restores its own HP. Peropuff and Clauncher are confirmed to be exclusive to Pokémon X.

The Player Search System connects players. It includes 'Miracle Trades', where the player can trade with another person. It describes Miracle trades as 'heartpounding'. It includes the Global Trade Station, where the player can search for Pokémon, and trade them. It includes 'Happy Sign', where the player can tell everyone how they feel and what they've done in the games. One example is they mention that they got their first Badge. With 0 Power (oh power), the player can activate powers to help them on their adventure. One example is Attack Power Lv. 1, which Slightly raises the attack of Pokémon currently out in a battle. It needs three bluish icons to use it, and one reddish icon to use it on the opponent. It also includes a Holocaster, which will inform the player of official tournaments and news.

The Professor in the Pokémon X and Y games is named Professor Platanu. He gives the player their starter Pokémon.

A mysterious organization called Team Flare (フレア団) is in the games. They wear red suits, and their goal is to gather money. A scan shows them in battle.

The two new Gym Leaders that were unveiled are Zakuro (ザクロ) and Citron (シトロン). Zakuro is a mysterious Gym Leader, whose specialty is playing sports. Citron is a Gym Leader passionate about new inventions.