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Update: New ‘Pokémon’ Announcement Really Turns Our Gears! Spoilers!

by Matt Rodriguez

UPDATE: The English name of the pokemon has been revealed–Magearna.  Specific details on the pokemon has been revealed as well, as indicated below:

“The newly discovered Mythical Pokémon Magearna will appear in the next Pokémon movie, scheduled for release later this year. Known as the Artificial Pokémon, Magearna has a metallic body and was created by humans 500 years ago.

Magearna
Category: Artificial Pokémon
Height: 3’03”
Weight: 177.5 lbs.

In this latest Pokémon full-length feature film, a mysterious force binds Ash to the Mythical Pokémon Volcanion when it falls from the sky. Volcanion can’t get away, and Ash is dragged along as it continues on its mission. They arrive in a city of cogs and gears, where a corrupt minister has stolen the ultimate invention: the Artificial Pokémon Magearna, created 500 years ago. The minister plans to use Magearna’s mysterious power to take control of the mechanical kingdom. Can Ash and Volcanion work together to rescue Magearna? One of the greatest battles in Pokémon history is about to unfold!”

This isn’t the first time that a previously detailed name for a pokemon has been changed, such as Mewtwo Y, which was originally translated to “Eclair Mewtwo” in English.

On the cover of Corocoro, a popular Japanese publication, a new Pokémon has just been revealed!

Corocoro is often used to get breaking news to the gamers of Japan, so it is most likely an official reveal.

The name of the pokemon is Magiana, which is described as a Pokémon that was man-made over 500 years ago and is being featured in a new movie alongside the legendary Pokémon Volcanion.  Volcanion is a Pokémon that is centered around the theme of steam, and is the first Pokémon ever to have a Fire/Water typing.

magiana

I can’t help but wonder, and many friends agree–doesn’t it look a little… familiar?  I could describe it with words, but I’ll let the images below do the talking:

diancieklinklang

fusiondance

If you’re unfamiliar with the Pokémon above, the one on the left is Diancie and the one on the right is Klinklang.  Diancie is a rare mutation of the Pokémon Carbink–it’s a very unique pokemon because while Carbink is labelled as a normal Pokémon, so to speak, the mutations are so rare that Diancie is considered a legendary Pokémon, and not even an evolution of Carbink.  Diancie also has its own mega evolution.  Klinklang is the third evolution of the Pokémon Klink, and is classified as a “Gear Pokémon.”  In either case a fusion Pokémon has never existed, but it’s always fun to speculate about these things.

It also has fans wondering if this Pokémon is included in the current generation 6 roster (X/Y/OR/AS), or is the start of a reveal of the next generation of Pokémon?  Every generation has had a “Mew equivalent”, namely a super rare small Pokémon that is only attainable through special events, and such a Pokémon has not yet been announced for this generation (previous ones, for example, are Mew, Celebi, Jirachi, etc.).

What do you all think?  Is the new Pokémon a Dragonball Z style fusion?  Is it the start of a new generation?  Please let us know!

Source: Serebii

Viz Targets Pokemaniacs With Two New ‘Pokemon’ DVD Releases

by Josh Jackson

In the mood to catch up on the long running Pokemon anime? Viz has you covered! The distributor has announced that two different releases are available now, one from the Diamond and Pearl generation, and the other diving into the newest world of X and Y.

First, Pokemon: Giratina and the Sky Warrior follows Ash as he encounters Shaymin, the Mythical Pokemon who protects nature. But when a new evil attempts to take control of Giratina, the dimension shifting Pokemon that has the power to warp time and space itself, it’s up to Ash and Shaymin to save the world from this emerging threat. Featuring many of our favorite Pokemon from the fourth generation, including Regigigas, this film serves as a look back to the DS glory days!

Pokemon Giratina Movie Image

Second, while the past was great, there’s no time like the present, which is where Pokemon The Series: XY comes in. Catching up with Ash as he pursues his 15 + year journey to become a Pokemon Master, his latest adventures take him to the Kalos region. With 70 new Pokemon to discover, new friends to follow him on his journey, and new rivals to take on, this three disc set could be a great way to jump back into the series with the first 24 episodes.

Pokemon XY Anime Image 1

Retailing at $19.97 and $26.95 respectively, these two releases are on shelves now for your trainer consumption. Do you still keep up with the Pokemon anime? Share your favorite moments in the comments, and check out the full press release below!

 

VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES THE HOME MEDIA RELEASE OF POKÉMON: GIRATINA AND THE SKY WARRIOR

Second Feature Film Of The POKÉMON DIAMOND AND PEARL Movie Collection Available Now!

 

VIZ Media delivers the fun adventures of POKÉMON to fans of all ages with the home media release of POKÉMON: GIRATINA AND THE SKY WARRIOR on DVD.

The new release is the 11th POKÉMON feature film and the second movie in the POKÉMON DIAMOND AND PEARL movie collection. POKÉMON: GIRATINA AND THE SKY WARRIOR is rated ‘TV-Y7,’ for viewers ages 7 and older, and will carry an MSRP of $19.97 U.S. / $24.98 CAN. An official manga edition is also published by VIZ Media and is rated ‘A’ for All Ages and available with an MSRP of $9.99 U.S. / $12.99 CAN.

POKÉMON: GIRATINA AND THE SKY WARRIOR takes audiences deep into the heart of the Reverse World, ruled by the Legendary Pokémon Giratina. Ash and friends meet up with the feisty and sharp-witted  Mythical Pokémon Shaymin and discover that its journey and their own share similar themes – love of nature and all living things, and exploring the fragile line between humans and Pokémon. And to make it even more spectacular, get ready for the appearance of Regigigas, a super-powerful Legendary Pokémon with a frosty demeanor! Add to the mix a helpful researcher, a dangerous villain who wishes to control Giratina, and a plan to rule the world, and you have all the makings of a Pokémon epic! Learn to fly all over again with POKÉMON: GIRATINA AND THE SKY WARRIOR!

POKÉMON is one of the most successful international entertainment franchises of all time. To date more than 270 million POKÉMON video game titles and over 21.5 billion Pokémon Trading Cards have been sold in more than 73 countries in addition to substantial publishing and merchandise sales. Pokémon the Series: XY is the 17th season of the POKÉMON animated series and airs in the U.S. on Cartoon Network. VIZ Media is the official North American home media distributor for the POKÉMON anime series and feature films as well as the publisher for POKÉMON manga graphic novel series including POKÉMON ADVENTURES X•Y, POKÉMON ADVENTURES, POKÉMON ADVENTURES: DIAMOND & PEARL, POKÉMON ADVENTURES: GOLD & SILVER, and POKÉMON ADVENTURES: BLACK & WHITE.

For more information on other manga and anime titles from VIZ Media, please visit www.VIZ.com.

 

VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES HOME MEDIA RELEASE OF POKÉMON THE SERIES: XY SET 1

 

Journey To A Stylish New Land For Dazzling Adventures In The Latest POKÉMON Anime Series Box Set Available On DVD Now!

 

Exciting new Pokémon adventures await fans of all ages as VIZ Media announces the home media release of the latest anime series for the venerable franchise. Inspired by the new generation of Pokémon X and Pokémon Y video games, Pokémon THE SERIES: XY Set 1 is now available on DVD.

 

The 3-disc set, rated ‘TV-Y7,’ for viewers ages 7 and older, features Episodes 1-24 of the exciting new series and will carry an MSRP of $26.95 U.S. / $31.98 CAN.

 

Ash Ketchum’s journey continues in Pokémon the Series: XY as he arrives in the Kalos region, a land bursting with beauty; full of new Pokémon to be discovered! Setting his sights on the Kalos League, Ash is ready to battle and catch as many new Pokémon as possible. Along the way he will have to face the formidable Gym Leaders of this region and gain some exciting new insights into Pokémon Evolution. While he has new friends Serena, Clemont, and Bonnie at his side, there are also plenty of familiar faces and Pokémon along the way as Ash pursues his dream of becoming a Pokémon Master!

 

POKÉMON is one of the most successful international entertainment franchises of all time. To-date more than 260 million POKÉMON video game titles and over 21.5 billion Pokémon Trading Cards have been sold in more than 73 countries in addition to substantial publishing and merchandise sales. Pokémon THE SERIES: XY is the 17th season of the POKÉMON animated series and has aired in the U.S. on Cartoon Network. VIZ Media is the official North American publisher for POKÉMON manga graphic novel series including POKÉMON ADVENTURES X & Y, POKÉMON ADVENTURES, POKÉMON ADVENTURES: DIAMOND & PEARL, POKÉMON ADVENTURES: HEART/GOLD SOUL/SILVER, POKÉMON ADVENTURES: BLACK & WHITE and distributes a wide variety of POKÉMON home media including animated series and feature films.

 

For more information on other Pokémon manga and anime titles from VIZ Media, please visit www.VIZ.com.