BrokenArrow wrote:

Why did they make Exp. Share so stupidly powerful?
I remember in previous generations that it would only affect one pokemon on your team and it gave only 50% of the exp, now it's 100% for the whole team? Some of my pokemon evolved two times already and I haven't even fought with them, ever.

It feels like cheating.

Serebii wrote:

Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha - Shiny Arceus Event

In Japan, the special pre-order promotion for the movie has begun and with the purchase of the tickets comes a serial code to allow for the download of Arceus. This is the only distribution of Arceus so far in Generation VI with the Generation VI native mark. At first, it was announced that there are 18 different Arceus being distributed at random, but a 19th version has been received by players. This Arceus is a special Shiny Arceus, marking the first time Arceus has legitimately been available as a Shiny since its reveal and release in 2009. The Arceus players receive when they redeem the code is completely random, with an equal chance between all 19 possibilities.

Navizel wrote:

Always japan. Sigh

MintLatios wrote:

Japan why are you doing this to us ;-;

Serebii wrote:

Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Amaura Event

If you participated in the Enter the Dragon Type Battle Competition, the entry gift is now available to redeem in all regions. The gift is a Level 10 Amaura with its Hidden Ability of Snow Warning, which was previously unavailable before. To get this event, you need to go to the special page that pops up on the Global Link and, if you are eligible for the Amaura, you will receive a serial code that can be redeemed in Mystery Gift on Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire. The code works until May 31, 2015.
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Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Shiny Charizard Event

For those of you in the UK, the Shiny Charizard event has begun. This event is distributed through Serial Code obtained in GAME stores with codes being unavailable after April 19, 2015. The code will be redeemable until July 2, 2015. This shiny Charizard mirrors the one that came in Japan last year and comes with the move Hold Hands as well as the Charizardite Y. Do note that you need to have updated your game to the latest version to be able to download it.

Serebii wrote:

Pokémon - Nintendo Dream Interview

In the latest issue of the Japanese magazine, Nintendo Dream, Ken Sugimori was asked about the lack of the much-requested Mega Evolution, Mega Flygon. In it, he stated that while they had worked on concepts for Mega Flygon in Pokémon X & Y and again in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, they could never get a good design to come together for it.

Vapor wrote:

didn't they say mega flygon isn't a thing because they couldn't get a design that worked for it?

Serebii wrote:

A new event has been announced for the US. From June 22nd to July 12th you can go to Gamestop to get a serial code to receive a special Dragonite. It knows the move Dragon Dance, Outrage, Hurricane and Extremespeed, which is a difficult move to get on Dragonite, and has its Hidden Ability of Multiscale and holds a Lum Berry, all to coincide with today's release of the Roaring Skies TCG set. We'll bring more as it comes.

PrinceArua wrote:

I've beated all gyms but I've put the game on hold since I somehow managed to play through all of the gyms with only 4 pokemons and I think most of those four are under-leveled for elite 4 and alglakengf

For those of you in North America, it has been announced that, for a short period between July 24th 2015 and July 27th 2015, you'll be able to receive the Mythical Pokémon Diancie to you Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire games through the internet via the Nintendo Network.

Serebii wrote:

The Summer Campaign sale has for the PokéMileage Shop on the Global Link has begun. This campaign runs until August 4th. During this, every item redeemable in the PokéMileage Shop will be obtainable for 50% of the standard PokéMiles, for example a Heart Scale will cost 50 PokéMiles rather than the usual 100. In addition to this, for the duration of the campaign, you'll be able to purchase the rare Ability Capsule item. This item allows for you to change the ability of your Pokémon if the species has 2 standard abilities. It will cost 5000 PokéMiles. Also during this, it will cost 50% of the price to enter an attraction. Spend them while you can!

Serebii wrote:

For those of you who are attending Gamescom in Germany from August 5th to August 9th, several new Serial Code events have been announced. At Gamescom, you will receive a code card that gives you access to 2 Pokémon. These Pokémon are selected by Game Freak Battle Director Shigeki Morimoto, competitive ready and are the following: Aromatisse with Trick Room, Heal Pulse, Disable, and Moonblast while holding the Babiri Berry and the ability Aroma Veil; Malamar with Superpower, Knock Off, Facade, and a move listed that translates to Rock Slide but isn't the official name, the item Assault Vest, and the ability Contrary; Sableye with the moves Calm Mind, Will-O-Wisp, Recover, and Shadow Ball with the item Sablenite and the ability Prankster; and Bouffalant with the moves Head Charge, Facade, Earthquake and a move listed that translates to Rock Slide but isn't the official name, the Choice Band item, and the ability Soundproof.

Serebii wrote:

Pokémon - Global Link

The Pokémon Global Link has put out an update regarding stricter hack checks that are to come to the game. If you have been caught with a modified save file or modified Pokémon, then you will be unable to participate in Rating Battles or in Battle Competitions. If you are caught having done this multiple times, you are to be hit with stronger consequences beyond blocking from Rating Battles, which have not been detailed, without any warning. Those who have already been confirmed to have done this will have consequences enacted soon. This follows recent instances of save data loss for innocent players after they have encounter certain people with modified data.

Serebii wrote:

It has been announced that EB Games in Australia and New Zealand is to give away Serial Codes for the Shiny Rayquaza. This Rayquaza is a bit different to the Japanese one and comes at Level 70 with the moves Dragon Dance, Dragon Ascent, Dragon Claw, Extreme Speed and holds the Dragon Fang. It is available from today until August 31st so get iut while you can. No details have been given for outside of Australia.

Serebii wrote:

It has been announced that EB Games in Australia and New Zealand is to give away Serial Codes for the Shiny Rayquaza.

Serebii wrote:

No details have been given for outside of Australia.

deadbeat wrote:

i sense some contradiction here.

Serebii wrote:

Pokémon - Shiny Rayquaza

For those of you in North America, the Shiny Rayquaza event has randomly begun over the Nintendo Network. This Shiny Rayquaza is available through Mystery Gift > Receive Gift > Receive Via Internet only on Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire games and matches the one that started in Australia through Serial Code earlier this week. Currently no end date is known.

Serebii wrote:

For those of you in Europe, the Hoopa distribution has been announced. This distribution will run in GAME stores in the UK from October 23rd to November 5th, Gamestop stores in Germany from October 16th 2015 to November 7th 2015. French and Spanish dates are forth coming, as are North American dates. It is obtained via Serial Code and will be available to all X, Y, Omega Ruby, & Alpha Sapphire games.

Edit @ 13:26: Following the reveal of a mysterious event on Wednesday, it has now been confirmed by Nintendo Benelux that Hoopa is to be distributed at the First Look Festival in the Netherlands this weekend on October 10th and 11th.

Edit @ 15:10: A US press release has confirmed that Hoopa will be distributed in North America later this year.

Serebii wrote:

The first images from CoroCoro have leaked and have revealed some details about distributions to coincide with the Pokémon XY & Z animé. These distributions will run weekly and will be obtained by a Serial Code obtained from the show. On October 29th, a shiny Xerneas will be obtainable; it is Level 100 with the moves Geomancy, Moonblast, Aromatherapy, and Focus Blast. On November 5th, a code for a shiny Yveltal will be distributed with the moves Oblivion Wing, Sucker Punch, Dark Pulse, and Foul Play. And on November 12th, a code for a normal Zygarde will be distributed with the moves Land's Wrath, Extreme Speed, Glare, and Outrage.

Serebii wrote:

For those of you in Germany, the Hoopa event has begun. If you go to Gamestop stores between today and November 7th, you will receive a code for Hoopa. This code can be redeemed in X, Y, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire and needs to be redeemed by January 10th. In addition to this, it has been posted on the official Gamestop site that Gamestop stores in Austria and Switzerland will also be running the event from today.