Nintendo is pushing Z-Moves to such a degree that they’re actually selling a peripheral that you can wear on your wrist while you play the game. These crystals can be used in battle to unleash a devestating super move, but only if the Pokémon being used has a move that corresponds to the crystal type.Ī Z-Move can only be used once per battle and players can hold up to six crystals at a time. Players are given a device called a Z-Ring that allows them to hold Z-Crystals, which can be found hidden throughout the Alola region. Sun and Moon sees the return of this feature, as well as the introduction of another crystal-based mechanic that, while not as cool as Mega Evolutions, tweaks gameplay in an important way. One of the big selling points for Pokémon X and Y was the introduction of Mega Evolutions. Additionally, the new Pokédex allows for new ways to discover Pokémon, including the ability to scan QR codes with the 3DS that provide additional information about specific Pokémon and various secrets about the Alola region in which the game is set. It not only functions as a map and helps keep track of how and where to find rare Pokémon, but will even talk to you, with a Pokémon called Rotom running the show (it can possess electronic devices). The PokédexĪn essential item in every trainer’s toolbox, the familiar Pokédex has been given a substantial overhaul in Sun and Moon.

If you’re planning on picking up a copy of Pokémon Sun or Moon, here are the most important new features that you need to know about. Although Sun and Moon still adhere to the tried-and-true formula that has helped Pokémon maintain its popularity for the past two decades, there are actually quite a few big changes introduced this time around hat represent a bit of a reinvention for the series. Every iteration of the franchise has introduced new gameplay features and design tweaks to try and keep the franchise from growing stale, but most of these changes have been more evolutionary than revolutionary. Just in time for Pokémon ‘s 20th anniversary this year, Nintendo is releasing two brand new entires in the series on 3DS with Pokémon Sun and Moon.

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