Pokémon Y

From today Pokémon fans from around the world can begin limbering-up for the International Challenge May, ready for registration on May 8th.

The 2014 International Challenge May is open to all Pokémon X and Pokémon Y video game players around the world, with registration beginning at 3:00 p.m. BST on May 8th 2014, and going on until 2:59 p.m. BST on May 15th 2014, unless the player cap is reached before then.

The tournament starts at 3:00 p.m. BST on Friday May 16th 2014 and full details can be found on the Pokémon website.

The Pokémon Company International has today announced that any Pokémon X/Pokémon Y player that downloads Pokémon Bank between December 27, 2013, and September 30, 2014, will receive the legendary time travelling Pokémon Celebi.

Players will need to use Pokémon Link in their Pokémon X or Pokémon Y game to receive Celebi; after Celebi has been received, select Pokémon Link, and Celebi will then be sent to your PC Box in your Pokémon X or Pokémon Y game.

For all those not yet familiar with Pokémon Bank, take a look at the following video which should answer any questions that you may happen to have about it:

In Pokémon X and Y, Charizard can Mega Evolve into either Mega Charizard X or Mega Charizard Y, depending on which Mega Stone it holds — Charizardite X or Charizardite Y.

When Charizard Mega Evolves into Mega Charizard X, its body turns black and its flames burn blue with increased heat. It also changes types when it Mega Evolves, from a Fire/Flying-type Pokémon to a Fire/Dragon-type Pokémon.

Mega Charizard Y’s Special Attack increases significantly, and its Ability changes to Drought, increasing the power of Fire-type moves. Mega Charizard Y meanwhile can use the Fire-type move Blast Burn, which becomes even more powerful with the effect of the Drought Ability.

Mega Charizard X has been revealed for the first time today, and gamers will be able to obtain Charizardite X in Pokémon X in order to Mega Evolve Charizard into Mega Charizard X. Similarly, gamers will be able to obtain Charizardite Y in Pokémon Y which will therefore allow them to Mega Evolve Charizard into Mega Charizard Y.

Pokémon X and Y will be officially released worldwide on October 12th for the 3DS, and below you’ll be able to find a video of Mega Charizard X and Y in action.