Pokemon GO has led to a "major increase" in Nintendo 3DS sales. That's according to Nintendo president Tatsumi Kimishima. "The release of Pokémon GO on July 6th also led to a major increase in sales of the Nintendo 3DS family systems, where consumers can enjoy past titles in the Pokémon series," Kimishima said at the … Continue reading Pokemon GO led to a “major increase” in Nintendo 3DS sales
Nintendo has revealed that Pokemon Sun and Moon pre-orders are "much higher" than pre-orders for Pokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, especially in the U.S. and Europe. "The pre-order periods for Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon and Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire are different, so a straight comparison is not possible," Nintendo president … Continue reading Pokemon Sun and Moon pre-orders are “much higher” than Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
The Nintendo NY store in New York will soon be hosting events featuring Pokemon Sun and Moon. They're called Pokemon Saturdays and will take place on October 29, November 5 and November 12 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Attendees will be able to try out demos, participate in giveaways and Q&A sessions with members … Continue reading Pokemon Saturdays with Pokemon Sun and Moon begin tomorrow at the Nintendo NY store
In previous games in the Pokemon series, the Pokemon League always served as the ultimate stage for battle. It housed the Elite Four - consisting of four Trainers with powerful Pokemon partners - and the Champion, who reigned as the region’s top Trainer, all awaiting challengers. In Pokemon Sun and Moon, the Pokemon League is initially absent … Continue reading The Pokemon League is initially absent from Alola in Pokemon Sun and Moon
The three newly-revealed guardian deities for Pokemon Sun and Moon - Tapu Lele, Tapu Bulu and Tapu Fini - can use the special Z-Move Guardian of Alola. When using this Z-Move, the Pokemon closes its shell and a huge avatar appears from the ground to attack the opposing Pokemon, dealing damage equal to 75 percent … Continue reading Video: All guardian deities in Pokemon Sun and Moon can unleash the special Z-Move Guardian of Alola
There's a new place called the Battle Tree somewhere in Alola in Pokemon Sun and Moon. It’s a place where Trainers who have completed their island challenge, or who are strong enough to have done so, battle one another. You can scout an opponent you’ve won against so they can partner and fight alongside you in future … Continue reading Official artwork of Kanto Trainers Red and Blue, who also appear in Pokemon Sun and Moon
The Water/Fairy type Tapu Fini is the guardian deity of Poni Island. This Pokémon is able to attack by manipulating water. It does not like to risk being harmed during battle, so it creates a thick fog to disorient its opponents and lead them to their own destruction. Tapu Fini has the Ability Misty Surge, … Continue reading Official artwork and details for Poni Island guardian deity Tapu Fini in Pokemon Sun and Moon
The Grass/Fairy type Tapu Bulu is the guardian deity of Ula’ula Island. This Pokémon has the power to manipulate vegetation and cause it to grow. It can use this power to make its wooden horns change shape and grow larger. Tapu Bulu has the Ability Grassy Surge, an Ability that no other Pokémon has previously … Continue reading Official artwork and details for Ula’ula Island guardian deity Tapu Bulu in Pokemon Sun and Moon
