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X And Y's Legendary Pokémon Now Have Names

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by Kyle Hilliard on January 09, 2013 at 09:30 AM

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After yesterday's announcement and trailer for Pokémon X and Y, Nintendo has followed up with a little bit more information. The legendary Pokémon featured in the trailer now have names.

The one above that looks like a giant Y is called Yveltal (pronounced ee-VELL-tall), and the one below that looks like the Deer God from Princess Mononoke is called Xerneas (pronounced ZURR-nee-us). Nintendo also passed along a full press release for the game, which you can see after the jump below.

Pokémon X and Y will release worldwide in October, 2013. Head here to see the original announcement and trailer, learn about the new starters, and hear a few details about the game from the director of consumer marketing for the Pokémon company international, J.C. Smith.

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by The Doctor Wednesday, January 09, 2013 at 09:37 AM

They look like Xs and Ys. Man, Pokemon designs just get lazier and lazier, lol.... I still want them.
by dragonswkap Wednesday, January 09, 2013 at 09:40 AM

All I want is an Ice Badger Pokemon. Then my life will be complete
by aiden2412 Wednesday, January 09, 2013 at 09:41 AM

Pretty sure I'll get Y if I get either. Yveltal looks much more badass than Xerneas.
by PlatinumUp Wednesday, January 09, 2013 at 09:41 AM

Lol Princess Mononoke deer/forest spirit. Exactly what I thought when I first saw it.
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by Ben Hanson Wednesday, January 09, 2013 at 09:42 AM

Wait, so the X Pokemon is the deer? So he has to walk all bow-legged and stuff? Pokemon are confusing.
by GSWarriorsFan Wednesday, January 09, 2013 at 09:44 AM

Man, the legendary Pokemon have become more weirder looking over the generations. Suicune, Entei, and Raikou; now those are some beasts.
by Superg25 Wednesday, January 09, 2013 at 09:45 AM

I can't wait for these games, I think I will get X because I want Xerneas so I can name it Bambii =)
by A Person Wednesday, January 09, 2013 at 09:52 AM

Man, these new legendaries look really stupid which is saying something because I thought it couldn't get any worse with those stupid...bird.. things from black and white. I can't put my finger on it, but ever since Black and White the pokemon designs have just become weirder and weirder, this coming from the person that liked the designs even up to Diamond and Pearl
by Zombie Monkey 7 Wednesday, January 09, 2013 at 09:53 AM

They both look like Y to me :/
by No you get a job Wednesday, January 09, 2013 at 09:57 AM

I thought they were gonna be called jetbird and super deer. Sigh* oh well.
by Atika Wednesday, January 09, 2013 at 09:57 AM

X looks like a christmas decoration.
by NoMoreHeroes621 Wednesday, January 09, 2013 at 10:00 AM

Still think the X one Xerneas is a really amazing design, and one of the best looking legendaries to date. The antlers are awesome as heck, and it looks way better than the legendaries from B&W.
by The Great Gonzo Wednesday, January 09, 2013 at 10:02 AM

i can see the Y obviously, but i don't see the X.
by NoMoreHeroes621 Wednesday, January 09, 2013 at 10:02 AM

Still think the X one Xerneas is a really amazing design, and one of the best looking legendaries to date. The antlers are awesome as heck, and it looks way better than the legendaries from B&W.
by Joseph Breen Wednesday, January 09, 2013 at 10:06 AM

Against all odds, I think I might actually want this game...
by Raodin Wednesday, January 09, 2013 at 10:09 AM

Show me the badass Electric and Dragon pokemon for this Gen already God **BRAAAHHHH**.

STUPID DOUBLE POST :(
by Raodin Wednesday, January 09, 2013 at 10:09 AM

Show me the badass Electric and Dragon pokemon for this Gen already God **BRAAAHHHH**.
by Cpu Xl Wednesday, January 09, 2013 at 10:11 AM

Go Yveltal! It's about time we had a giant red dragon Pokemon with black lines.
by D. L. Williams Wednesday, January 09, 2013 at 10:15 AM

So we should give up on getting an adequate console game for pokemon? No wonder I havent played since firered and leafgreen