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Carbink, the Jewel Pokemon, is a Rock/Fairy type. Diancie, one of the mythical event Pokemon, is a unique version of this Pokemon. Should you get a Carbink, though? At this point, you probably know that Fairy types are useful in Kalos. You should get one if you don't have a Fairy type. They can be … Continue reading Pokemon X and Y: Carbink →

Pikachu is arguably the most well-known Pokemon. It is so popular that there has been at least one Pikachu-like Pokemon in every generation so far. Marill was the second generation Pikachu, Plusle and Minun were the third generation, Pachirisu was the fourth generation, and Emolga was the fifth generation. Besides Marill, Pikachu-like Pokemon have been … Continue reading Pokemon X and Y: Dedenne →

Hawlucha, otherwise known as the Wrestling Pokemon, is a unique Pokemon. No other Pokemon has its type combination of Fighting/Flying. It was also the only Pokemon that could learn the move Flying Press by normal means, but now Pikachu can learn this move when it is in its Libre form. Nonetheless, Flying Press is a … Continue reading Pokemon X and Y: Hawlucha →

Eevee, the Evolution Pokemon, was a Pokemon released in Generation 1. At the time, it was the only Pokemon that had multiple evolutions (Pokemon like Gloom and Poliwhirl don't count because their alternate evolutions were released in another generation). For instance, you could get a Vaporeon With a Water Stone. With a Fire Stone, you … Continue reading Pokemon X and Y: Sylveon →

On Thursday, we received some new information about the upcoming Pokemon games. Here's what we learned: Pokemon Sun's mascot is known as Solgaleo, the Sunne Pokemon. It is a Psychic/Steel type and has the ability Full Metal Body, which is basically just another version of Clear Body or White Smoke: it prevents the Pokemon's stats … Continue reading Pokemon Sun and Moon News (Part 2) →

As with almost every generation, there has always been a new set of fossil Pokemon. They've always been part Rock types. Most of the generations have released a set of two fossils and being asked to pick one or the other. In some of those games, getting the other was impossible through normal gameplay, but … Continue reading Pokemon X and Y: Fossils →

Helioptile, the Generator Pokemon, is a Pokemon that is found on Route 9. It can be found while riding the Rhyhorn that is there. You can also find Hippopotas and Sandile there. If you want to wait until you get to Shalour City, you can get a Sun Stone there if you give a Hiker … Continue reading Pokemon X and Y: Heliolisk →

In Pokemon Y, if you fish with a Good Rod in Ambrette Town, Cyllage City, or Route 8, chances are you will find a Skrelp. Skrelp, the Mock Kelp Pokemon, is a Poison/Water type. You can only find it in the wild at level 25, and it evolves at level 48. Once it evolves, it … Continue reading Pokemon X and Y: Dragalge versus Clawitzer →

Binacle, the Two-Handed Pokemon, is one that is only found by using Rock Smash in certain places. Since it is a Rock/Water type, your best bet is to look for one near water. At level 39 (This Pokemon can be found at the maximum level of 20 in Pokemon X and the maximum level of … Continue reading Pokemon X and Y: Barbaracle →

Inkay, the Revolving Pokemon, is a Pokemon that has a unique method of evolving. Not only does it have to be level 30, your 3DS or 2DS has to be turned upside down for it to work. Inkay's evolution would be impossible in the past games, as the 3DS and 2DS are the first handheld … Continue reading Pokemon X and Y: Malamar →