If the Pokémon only has one, say Charmander, the item shall not work due to Blaze being its only possible ability, but if you're using it on say a Bronzor, it will allow you to switch between Levitate and Heatproof. The way the item works is that if the Pokémon has got two standard abilities, it will simply switch the ability to the other one. If you have a Pokémon with a Hidden Ability, the Ability Capsule will not work. Second, it only works on standard abilities. However, there are a few conditions to this item.įirst off, it is a one-time use, and very expensive to get multiple of, requiring 200 BP in the Battle Maison. This item is unique in that it allows for you to change the ability of your Pokémon, which previously was stuck at birth. The Ability Capsule is a new item introduced in Pokémon X & Y. Black: Victini & ReshiramWhite: Victini & Zekrom.Pokémon Ranger & The Temple of the Sea!.Mystery Dungeon - Explorers of Time & Darkness.Mystery Dungeon: Blazing, Stormy & Light Adventure Squad.Pokémon Battle TrozeiPokémon Link: Battle.Given the longevity of the Pokémon brand, I have no doubt that the PSS will remain active for quite a long time. The company also discussed Poké Transporter an app enabling you to transfer Pokémon from Black and White and Black 2 and White 2 into X and Y. Nintendo has plans to release a paid cloud storage option called Pokémon Bank allowing you to store up to 3000 Pokémon online to transfer between digital and physical copies of the game you own. Other player Pokémon from the PSS will often wander into your Pokémon-Aime and they will often interact with the furniture and your Pokémon, leaving behind gifts of Poké Puffs, backgrounds and other goodies. This page will detail the stats of these 69 Pokémon. These Pokémon make up for the smallest amount of new Pokémon in a generation, with only 69 Pokémon available from launch. MOVE DIAGONALLY!Īlso new to this generation, is Pokémon-Amie, turning your pokemon into the virtual pets they are! You get to have a customized playpen for your pokemon, where you can pet it, play minigames and feed it Poké Puffs. As with all new generations of games, X & Y bring a plethora of Pokémon to the fold. That's right! You can now ride Pokémon to traverse difficult terrain! Not only that but you can. One of my favourite functions of the PSS is the ability to trade with other players at virtually anytime you are in game, no longer restricted to Pokémon Centers for local trades! Just tap a player's icon in the PSS, the trade button and wait for them to accept your request! Wonder Trades are random simplified trades with any other player, you offer up a Pokémon and get one in return! Ride Pokémon! The game encourages you to use O Powers as often as possible, the more you give them out the more powerful they become. Bonding, who appears randomly throughout towns in the Kalos region, often in hotels. Charizard Y, meanwhile, sees its special attack stat increase significantly, and gains the ability called 'drought.' Drought increases the power of fire-type. The differences: Charizard X changes from a fire and flying type Pokmon to a fire and dragon type Pokmon. You can receive new O Powers from a character called Mr. Let us differentiate between the both Pokmon X and Y versions in detail. O Powers provide all sorts of benefits, from boosting the catch rates of your Pokéballs to health regeneration mid battle. O Powers are powerups you can grant to random strangers both around the world and locally, through the PSS. O Powers!Ī new feature to the franchise are O Powers. So far it's been a lot of fun and it doesn't seem like Nintendo has allowed for anyone to grief. It's a miniature social network allowing you to see other players' avatars, general locations, and short greeting messages. The PSS lets you find fellow X and Y players around the world and nearby. One of the biggest changes introduced with this generation is the Player Search System (PSS). First off, Pokémon X and Y are presented in fully 3D polygonal graphics, a staple of the franchise's console releases but a first for the main games.Īlso new is the ability to customize your player character, chosing from a wide variety of clothing and accessories.