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This month's issue of the Japanese CoroCoro magazine, the penultimate issue before the launch of {{bp|Pokémon X and Y}}. This new issue confirms the existence of a new mechanic for the series: '''Mega Pokémon'''.
This month's issue of the Japanese CoroCoro magazine, the penultimate issue before the launch of {{bp|Pokémon X and Y}}. This new issue confirms the existence of a new mechanic for the series: '''Mega Pokémon'''.


[[File:CoroCoro_September_2013_mega_evolution.jpg|right|250px|thumb|The new MegaPokémon]]
[[File:CoroCoro September 2013 mega evolution.jpg|right|250px|thumb|The new Mega Evolutions]]


Details on Mega Pokémon are still scarce, although we know that it is a new process of evolution called "Mega Evolution", with the previously revealed {{bp|Mewtwo}} forme finally being confirmed as MegaMewtwo. Pokémon revealed to be obtaining new "Mega forms" are {{bp|Mewtwo}}, {{bp|Ampharos}}, {{bp|Blaziken}}, {{bp|Mawile}} and {{bp|Absol}}. The method of obtaining them is also unknown at this point, although the first SpotPass event for the new games has been announced. From 12th October until 15th January, a {{bp|Torchic}} will be distributed holding an item known as "Blaziken Knight", with this Torchic having the ability to become a MegaBlaziken. A mysterious item known as a "Mega Stone" was mentioned, but what role it or the Blaziken Knight item hold in obtaining a MegaPokémon is currently unknown.
Details on Mega Pokémon are still scarce, although we know that it is a new process called "Mega Evolution", with the previously revealed Awakened Form {{bp|Mewtwo}} finally being confirmed as MegaMewtwo. Pokémon revealed to be obtaining new "Mega forms" are {{bp|Mewtwo}}, {{bp|Ampharos}}, {{bp|Blaziken}}, {{bp|Mawile}} and {{bp|Absol}}. The method of obtaining them is also unknown at this point, although the first SpotPass event for the new games has been announced. From 12th October until 15th January, a {{bp|Torchic}} will be distributed holding an item known as "Blaziken Knight", with this Torchic having the ability to become a MegaBlaziken. A mysterious item known as a "Mega Stone" was mentioned, but what role it or the Blaziken Knight item hold in obtaining a MegaPokémon is currently unknown.


Mawile has been confirmed to be retconned to a Steel/Fairy-type, with MegaMawile also having the type combination. MegaMawile has the ability {{bp|Huge Power}}, MegaBlaziken has {{bp|Speed Boost}}, MegaLucario's ability is {{bp|Adaptability}} and MegaAbsol's ability is {{bp|Magic Bounce}}.
Mawile has been confirmed to be retconned to a Steel/Fairy-type, with MegaMawile also having the type combination. MegaMawile has the ability {{bp|Huge Power}}, MegaBlaziken has {{bp|Speed Boost}}, MegaLucario's ability is {{bp|Adaptability}} and MegaAbsol's ability is {{bp|Magic Bounce}}.


Aside from Mega Evolutions, we also have three new species of Pokémon revealed:
Aside from Mega Evolutions, we also have three new species of Pokémon revealed:
Me'ēkuru (メエークル) is the pre-evolution of {{bp|Gogoat}}. It is 0.9 m tall and weighs 31.0 kg.
Dedenne (デデンネ), the Antenna Pokémon, is an {{2t|Electric|Fairy}}-type Pokémon. It is 0.2 m tall and weighs 2.2 kg. It has the Ability {{bp|Pick Up}} and a new Ability called Cheek Pouches (ほおぶくろ).
Horubī (ホルビー), the Digging Pokémon, is a {{type|Normal}} Pokémon. It is 0.4 m tall and weighs 5.0 kg. It has the Ability {{bp|Pick Up}} and a new Ability called Cheek Pouches (ほおぶくろ). It is similar in appearance to Tappy from {{bp|Game Freak}}'s {{bp|HarmoKnight}}.
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File:Dedenne.png|Dedenne
File:Dedenne.png|Dedenne
File:Horubī.png|Horubī
File:Horubī.png|Horubī
File:Me'ēkuru.png|Meekuru
File:Me'ēkuru.png|Me'ēkuru
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'''Meekuru''' is the pre-evolution of the previously revealed {{bp|Gogoat}}. It is 0.9m tall and weighs 31.0kg.
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'''Dedenne''' is an Electric/Fairy-type Pokémon, standing at 0.2m tall and weighing 2.2kg. It is categorised as the Antenna Pokémon and has the abilities {{bp|Pick Up}} and a new ability called Cheek Pouches.
 
'''Horubii''', the Digging Pokémon, is a new Normal-type Pokémon similar in appearance to Tappy from GameFreak's {{bp|HarmoKnight}} with the abilities {{bp|Pick Up}} and Cheek Pouches.  It is 0.4m tall and weighs 5.0kg.
 
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File:CoroCoro September 2013 Koruni.jpg|Koruni (コルニ) is a new Gym Leader, who is key to uncovering the mystery of Mega Pokémon.
File:CoroCoro September 2013 new Pokémon.jpg|The new Pokémon
File:CoroCoro September 2013 Koruni.jpg|Koruni
File:CoroCoro September 2013 Torchic.jpg|Torchic
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==Information==
*Trademark database:
**[https://twitter.com/trademark_bot/status/346256356917014528 Dedenne]
**[https://twitter.com/trademark_bot/status/346256860594204672 Horubī]
**[https://twitter.com/trademark_bot/status/319744153468669952 Mega evolution]

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This month's issue of the Japanese CoroCoro magazine, the penultimate issue before the launch of Pokémon X and Y. This new issue confirms the existence of a new mechanic for the series: Mega Pokémon.

The new Mega Evolutions

Details on Mega Pokémon are still scarce, although we know that it is a new process called "Mega Evolution", with the previously revealed Awakened Form Mewtwo finally being confirmed as MegaMewtwo. Pokémon revealed to be obtaining new "Mega forms" are Mewtwo, Ampharos, Blaziken, Mawile and Absol. The method of obtaining them is also unknown at this point, although the first SpotPass event for the new games has been announced. From 12th October until 15th January, a Torchic will be distributed holding an item known as "Blaziken Knight", with this Torchic having the ability to become a MegaBlaziken. A mysterious item known as a "Mega Stone" was mentioned, but what role it or the Blaziken Knight item hold in obtaining a MegaPokémon is currently unknown.

Mawile has been confirmed to be retconned to a Steel/Fairy-type, with MegaMawile also having the type combination. MegaMawile has the ability Huge Power, MegaBlaziken has Speed Boost, MegaLucario's ability is Adaptability and MegaAbsol's ability is Magic Bounce.

Aside from Mega Evolutions, we also have three new species of Pokémon revealed:

Me'ēkuru (メエークル) is the pre-evolution of Gogoat. It is 0.9 m tall and weighs 31.0 kg.

Dedenne (デデンネ), the Antenna Pokémon, is an Electric/Fairy-type Pokémon. It is 0.2 m tall and weighs 2.2 kg. It has the Ability Pick Up and a new Ability called Cheek Pouches (ほおぶくろ).

Horubī (ホルビー), the Digging Pokémon, is a Normal-type Pokémon. It is 0.4 m tall and weighs 5.0 kg. It has the Ability Pick Up and a new Ability called Cheek Pouches (ほおぶくろ). It is similar in appearance to Tappy from Game Freak's HarmoKnight.

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