What are Pokemon EV’s? (Click here to skip down to the 5 Min EV Training Guide) Pokemon EV’s stand for Effort Values. These give bonuses to Pokemon stats like Attack, Speed, Sp. Attack, Defense, Sp. Defense and HP. EV’s are gained as an additional bonus on top of the normal increases from leveling up. In […]

What do Pokemon Natures Do? In Pokemon X & Y, every Pokemon you receive, catch or trade will have a set nature and characteristic. You might have noticed these on your Pokemon’s Summary page. Natures are important because they add 10% and decrease 10% from two of your Pokemon’s stats. Pokemon X & Y won’t […]

What are Fairy-Type Pokemon? Fairy-type Pokemon are brand new in Pokemon X and Y. The legendary Pokemon for Pokemon X, Xerneas, is Fairy-type. Scroll down for a list of  all other known Fairy Pokemon for Pokemon Gen VI. Fairy-typing is STRONG against Dragon, Bug and Fighting types and WEAK to Poison and Steel types. List of […]

In Pokemon X & Y, there are two significantly easier ways to acquire Shiny Pokemon than through random encounters. This guide will explain the how-to’s to both methods. 1) Link to Matsuda Method (Through Breeding) 2) Link to Chaining Method (Using PokeRadar to find Wild Pokemon) If you are new… What is a Shiny Pokemon? […]

What is Wonder Trade? Wonder Trading is one of the greatest new features introduced in Pokemon X & Y. Basically, you put any Pokemon you want up for trade and Wonder Trade connects you with a random player around the world. What you receive in return is a always a surprise! You can receive all […]

Route 4 is the next route the player must take to continue the story after defeating Viola at the Santalune Gym. Route 4 features several insect, grass, and fairy-type Pokémon, as well as several trainers. Route 4 connects to Santalune City to the South and Lumiose City to the North.   Tips Ralts are a […]

The starting town in the game, and the hometown for the game’s main characters. At your house, you can rest up your Pokémon if you speak to your mom. Other than your house, there is your rival’s house, which is next door, and another family lived-in house on the other side of town. These are […]

The first proper town in the game, Aquacorde Town is also where the player receives their starter Pokémon. Aquacorde Town sports a Poke Ball shop, a Potion Shop, and a place you can take your Pokémon to restore their health, although it is not a Pokémon Center. Before crossing the bridge out of town, you […]

Route 2 is the first route the player can encounter wild Pokémon, as well as the first trainer battle. Route 2 connects with Aquacorde Town to the South and Santalune Forest to the North.   Pokémon Pokémon Version(s) Located Level(s) Caterpie Y Grass 3-4 Weedle X Grass 3-4 Pidgey X Y Grass 3-4 Zigzagoon X […]

Santalune Forest is host to a number of common as well as rare Pokémon, and the player should spend some time here catching them (especially the elemental types). Santalune Forest connects to Route 2 to the South and Route 3 to the North.   Tips Capture the three elemental Pokémon: Pikachu, Pansage, Pansear, and Panpour. […]