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New Pokemon Information from Nintendo Direct

USUM
Plenty of new information about Pokemon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon was revealed in today’s Nintendo Direct.

A new Nintendo Direct dropped today and it brought plenty of new details for Pokemon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon. Pokemon trainers are in for some big changes with these games.

New Necrozma Forms
Necrozma Forms
One of the new pieces of information revealed today was the identities of the Pokemon that are on the covers for Pokemon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon. It turns out that these Pokemon are alternate forms for Necrozma.

These forms of Necrozma happen when the Necrozma takes over either Solgaleo or Lunala. It is unsure why it does this but it will surely be reveal during the game.

When Necrozma takes over Lunala, it becomes Dawn Wings Necrozma. This form allows Necrozma to use Lunala’s Moongeist Beam attack.

Meanwhile, if Necrozma takes over Solgaleo then it becomes Dusk Mane Necrozma. This form allows Necrozma to use Solgaleo’s Sunsteel Strike attack.

New Ultra Beasts
For the first time ever, Pokemon have introduced new Pokemon in the middle of a generation. Pokemon has done this in the form of brand new Ultra Beasts.

Burst

Players who are playing Pokemon Ultra Sun can expect to find UB Burst during their travels. There is no information about UB Burst but it looks as if it is focusing on attacking. It is able to remove the ball on the top to do some sort of attack.

Assemble

Those who are playing Pokemon Ultra Moon will encounter UB Assemble. This Ultra Beast forces on defense and is completely hollow on the inside.

Rockruff Distribution and Lycanroc Z-Move
Lycanroc ZMOVE
If you purchase Pokemon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon prior to January 10, 2018 then you can download a special Rockruff. This Rockruff will know special moves such as Fire Fang in Ultra Sun and Thunder Fang in Ultra Moon. Both versions of the distribution Rockruff will know Happy Hour. It will have the ability, Own Tempo. This ability is actually Rockruff’s Hidden Ability. If you download this Rockruff then it will be holding a Focus Band.

A new Z-Move has also been reveal for Lycanroc called Splintered Stormshards. This is a powerful Z-Move that does massive damage but also removes any Terrains that are active. This Z-Move can only be used if Lycanroc learns the move Stone Edge and is holding Lycanium Z. All three Lycanroc forms can use Splintered Stormshards.

New 2DS XL Systems
Pokeball 2DS
English speaking players will be able to purchase a Pokeball themed 2DS XL. This 2DS will be released on November 3rd in the US and November 17th in Europe.

Pikachu 2DS
Japanese players will be able to purchase a Pikachu 2DS theme XL along with the Pokeball theme 2DS XL.

Celebi Distribution
Celebi
Lastly, if you purchase Pokemon Gold and Silver on September 22nd from the Nintendo eShop then you can get a Celebi. Those who purchase Pokemon Gold and Silver on release date will also receive a special code. This special code can be redeemed on Pokemon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun or Ultra Moon for a Celebi.

There will also be special 3DS themes for each games for those who purchase Pokemon Gold and Silver by January 15, 2018.

Special Notes and Trailer
It seems that if you have a keen eye then you may have spotted a Mienfoo if you watched the new USUM trailer. It looks as if player can capture Mienfoo in upcoming games. Please note that this Pokemon wasn’t available to capture during Pokemon Sun and Moon. What other Pokemon could we see be added to the Alolan Pokedex?

Also, those who watched the Japanese Pokemon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon trailer have spotted that Mantine was made into a Ride Pokemon. It looks as if we will be getting new Ride Pokemon. I wonder what Mantine will allow you to do. Maybe Dive?

Below is the new trailer for Pokemon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon. These games will be release on November 17th.


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