October '13 CoroCoro unveils new 'XY' information
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The newest edition of CoroCoro Comics magazine has revealed some new Pokémon X and Y-related information.
Two new Mega Evolutions have been revealed: Mega Garchomp and Mega Mewtwo X, have been featured. Mewtwo's newly revealed second Mega Evolution is called Mega Mewtwo X and it is a Fighting/Psychic-type with the Ability Steadfast and higher Attack. Mega Garchomp has the Ability Sand Force. Furthermore, the Japanese names of the Generation VI starter Pokémon's evolutions have also been unveiled: Chespin evolves to Hariboogu, Fennekin to Teerunaa, and Froakie to Gerogashira. Much like the pre-evolved forms, all of them keep their original single types.
Along with that, some new Abilities have also been revealed:
- Freeze Skin - All Normal attacks used by the Pokémon become Ice-type and gain power.
- Strong Chin - Increases the power of biting moves used by the Pokémon such as Crunch.
- Fur Coat - Halves damage from contact moves.
In addition to this, four new Pokémon have been revealed: Torimian, Nyaonikusu (male and female), Chigorasu and Amarusu. Torimian is the Pokémon spotted in the recent Pokémon Direct, has the Ability Fur Coat, and can have its appearance changed by a game mechanic known as trimming. Chigorasu has the Ability Strong Chin. Amarusu has the Ability Freeze Skin.