Shiny Slugma

I finally caught my first Friend Safari shiny! I was stalking the Safari for a shiny Ponyta, but I encountered a shiny Slugma instead!

Shiny Slugma (from serebii.net)

I am still thrilled! Shiny Slugma was on my capture list, so I am still quite happy despite the fact that it wasn't the Pokemon I was looking for. Now to continue the search for the elusive Shiny Ponyta!

To see the rest of my Shiny Collection, click here!

If you want to battle me, contact me on the Gamers' Community Forums! My username is Scribbler397. I am happy to take on challengers! If you are interested in trading Pokemon, you can contact me there as well!

My Final Team for Regionals

Winter Regionals was Sunday, and as promised, here's a look at my final team!

Kage (Greninja) @ King's Rock
Ability: Protean
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SAtk / 252 Spd
Timid Nature
- Dark Pulse
- Hydro Pump
- Ice Beam
- Grass Knot

Kanga and Roo (Kangaskhan) (F) @ Kangaskhanite
Ability: Scrappy
EVs: 252 Atk / 252 HP / 4 SDef
Adamant Nature
- Sucker Punch
- Fake Out
- Power-Up Punch
- Rock Slide

Leonardo (Smeargle) (M) @ Rocky Helmet
Ability: Moody
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 Spd
Timid Nature
- Dark Void
- Recover
- Spikes
- Toxic Spikes

Tide (Rotom-Wash) @ Leftovers
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 252 HP / 252 SAtk / 4 SDef
Modest Nature
- Hydro Pump
- Dark Pulse
- Shadow Ball
- Thunderbolt

Fawkes (Talonflame) (M) @ Life Orb
Ability: Gale Wings
EVs: 252 Spd / 252 Atk / 4 HP
Jolly Nature
- Brave Bird
- Flare Blitz
- U-turn
- Will-O-Wisp

Glaedr (Dragonite) (M) @ Weakness Policy
Ability: Multiscale
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spd
Jolly Nature
- Dragon Claw
- Extreme Speed
- Fire Punch
- Iron Tail

I used Kangaskhan and Greninja for every battle. They were the most stable sweepers on my team, and were able to do a good amount of damage to my opponents. Talonflame and Wash-Rotom were included more often than Dragonite and Smeargle. In fact, out of my nine battles yesterday, I only used Smeargle once. I think that that was a mistake, because in the one battle where I used him, I swept the opponent's entire team without losing any HP on my Pokemon. With a Timid Nature and 252 Speed EVs, he is pretty fast. With Kangaskhan using Fake Out first turn on the most dangerous threat, I was able to use Dark Void without any obstacles. 

What do you guys think of my team? What teams did you guys use for Regionals? Comment below, or send me a message on the Gamers' Community Forums.

If you want to battle me, contact me on the Gamers' Community Forums! My username is Scribbler397. I am happy to take on challengers! If you are interested in trading Pokemon, you can contact me there as well!

Charizard X

Not too much has been announced since my last post, so this one will be quick. Just going to give you guys some info on the AWESOME Mega Charizard X!

Mega Charizard X
(Image form the official Pokemon X and Y website.)

This thing looks amazing! The color is reminiscent of a shiny Charizard, so it makes me wonder: 

what will a shiny Mega Charizard X look like? 

The game comes out in only two days. When the game is released, I will be posting pictures and stories about my journey through the Kalos region and some musings that I have along the way. I will also be discussing competitive play in the new games, so stay tuned!

Pokemon Gotta Catch 'Em All Codes

After scouring the Internet for the Pokemon Gotta Catch 'Em All Sweepstakes codes, I found that I was still missing most of them. (I'll be honest, I didn't really bother searching too hard.) However, through the magic of Google, I found a website that lists the majority of them all on one page. All you have to do is copy and paste the code to unlock your free digital prize and enter the sweepstakes for real prizes. So while we wait (impatiently) for X and Y to be released, score yourself some cool Pokemon ringtones, notification tones, and screensavers.

If you still want to search for them yourself, don't click this link here.

I will note ahead of time though, before you think that the codes don't work, that the hint has to have been released for that code in order for it to work. Unfortunately, whichever one has the Oshawott notification tone hasn't been released yet. Must. Have. Oshawott!

Pokemon X and Y Nintendo 3DS XL Systems

Limited edition Pokemon X and Y themed 3DS XL systems.
(Image from the official Pokemon website.)

Pokemon X and Pokemon Y themed Nintendo 3DS XL systems are now available in stores. Pokemon X and Pokemon Y are sold separately from the systems. It is interesting that they are releasing the themed system so far from the release date. The Pokemon Company could have created more of a frenzy had they released them with the game a week before the game itself was available in stores. 

What do you think? 

Was this a smart move on behalf of the Pokemon Company, 

or could they have played their hand better? 

Voice your opinion in the comments below!