A press release was put out today from the Pokémon Company revealing new information and a trailer regarding six new Pokémon and some new features coming in Pokémon Sun and Moon.
You’ve probably seen a few of these guys before. Bewear and Mimikyu were both unveiled in a leak of the August issue of CoroCoro, but these other four pokés are brand new. You can check out further details below, such as their abilities and typing, in the press release at the end of this article.
In addition to the new Pokémon, the press release and trailer also highlight new features coming to the franchise. One such feature is “Hyper Training” which will allow a Pokémon to continue to grow in strength even after its reached level 100. This is done through a new NPC named Mr. Hyper, and an new item called Battle Caps.
They will also be making changes to Pokémon Global Link. Players will now be able to host competitions in which they will have the ability to set the parameters of the match. These competitions can be open to anyone, or restricted to select players. The press release also notes that Global Link support for the 6th generation games will be coming to an end.
Pokémon Sun and Moon will be available on November 18th of 2016 for Nintendo 3DS. You can checkout the press release and the trailer below:
NEW FEATURES ANNOUNCED FOR POKÉMON SUNAND POKÉMON MOON!
Introducing six new Alola region Pokémon and brand new gameplay features in upcoming Pokémon games
Bellevue, Washington – July 19, 2016 – The Pokémon Company International announced new features and six new Pokémon that will be appearing in the much anticipated video games Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon, available exclusively on the Nintendo 3DS family of systems. These Pokémon will appear in the latest generation of Pokémon video games that will launch in North America on November 18.
Introducing six new Pokémon:
Name: Wimpod
Type: Bug/Water
Wimpod is the Turn Tail Pokémon. This Pokémon is a cowardly scavenger that eats or stores anything that’s been dropped in the sea meaning it is highly valued across the Alola region as a cleaner of the sea. Wimpod has the new Ability Wimp Out which causes this Pokémon to run away or swap out for another Pokémon when its HP drops below half in battle.
Name: Bounsweet
Type: Grass
Bounsweet is the Fruit Pokémon which gives off a delicious aroma. This aroma has a calming effect on humans, so many people across Alola let them live inside their homes as an air freshener.
Name: Comfey
Type: Fairy
The Posey Picker Pokémon Comfey picks flowers which it carries around with it. Comfey uses its soothing aroma to help treat people and Pokémon at Pokémon Centers and hospitals.
Name: Mudsdale
Type: Ground
Mudslade is the Draft Horse Pokémon with incredible power and stamina. Its legs are coated in a protective mud and its kick can destroy a car in a single blow. Mudslade has the Ability Stamina, a new Ability which raises a Pokémon’s Defense by one when hit by an attack.
Name: Bewear
Type: Normal/Fighting
Bewear is the Strong Arm Pokémon that must never be approached carelessly. With its strong and highly developed arms and legs, Bewear loves to give crushing bear hugs that will split anything in two.
Name: Mimikyu
Type: Ghost/Fairy
As the Disguised Pokémon, Mimikyu lives its life constantly covered by its cloth. Mimikyu’s Disguise Ability allows it to escape danger from an enemy’s attack once, then its appearance changes.
New features are coming to Pokémon Global Link, a website that connects players around the world who are enjoying the Pokémon series. Pokémon Global Link will be ending its current Pokémon Omega Ruby, Pokémon Alpha Sapphire, Pokémon X, and Pokémon Y service and will be updated to make it compatible with Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon and introduce Friendly Competitions, a new function which has been created to allow players to become competition hosts and host their own original competitions where they can set the regulations. Two types of Friendly Competition will be available, Online and Live.
- Online Competitions – These are competitions which are played over the internet. Players will be matched with an opponent and compete against each other for the best rating. These competitions can be open to Pokémon Trainers all over the world, or they can be set to only allow pre-approved Trainers to enter.
- Live Competitions – These competitions allow players to host a competition and play together with friends and other Trainers who are in the same space. The Digital Player ID that contains competition regulations is generated as a QR Code, and by scanning the QR code into a 3DS system, participants can join and battle according to the set regulations.
Also announced is the new Hyper Training function which can be used to increase Pokémon’s power. Traditionally, Pokémon grow stronger by raising their levels and increasing their base stats, however, such power is still affected by the individual strengths innate to each Pokémon. Hyper training allows Pokémon that have grown to Lv. 100 to increase their individual strengths, which has not been possible in previous Pokémon games. You can now make your Lv. 100 Pokémon even stronger. Hyper training is done by Mr. Hyper, a new character who can be found somewhere in the Alola region. By using Bottle Caps, a new item which is obtainable in Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon, players will be able to carry out Hyper Training on their Pokémon. The mythical Pokémon Magearna, which is planned for distribution in North
America later this year, will be distributed with a Bottle Cap held item.
Official Site for Pokémon Sun and Moon.
