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Pokemon Y Cheats and Tips

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Battle Chateau (Duke/Duchess Rank): Drasna

Drasna's Team (Without Any Writs):

Level 55 Noivern

Level 55 Dragalge

Level 55 Altaria


Battle Chateau (Marquis/Marchioness Rank): Viola

Viola's Team (Without Any Writs):

Level 40 Masquerain

Level 40 Vivillion


Battle Chateau (Marquis/Marchioness Rank): Grant

Grant's Team (Without Any Writs):

Level 40 Tyrantrum

Level 40 Aurorus


Battle Chateau (Duke/Duchess Rank): Wilksttrom

Wilksttrom's Team (Without Any Writs):

Level 55 Scizor

Level 55 Aegislash

Level 55 Probopass


HM01 (Cut)

HM01 (Cut) can be found within the Maze in Parfum Palace.


Cyllage City Gym

The second Pokemon Gym is found in Cyllage City. The Gym Leader is Grant, a Rock-Type Pokemon User.

Grant's Pokemon:

Level 25 Tyrunt

Level 25 Amaura

After you defeat Grant, you will receive the Cliff Badge and TM39 (Rock Tomb).


Courmaline City Gym

The fourth Pokemon Gym is found in Courmaline City. The Gym Leader is Ramos, a Grass-Type Pokemon User.

Ramos' Pokemon:

Level 30 Jumpluff

Level 31 Weepinbell

Level 34 Gogoat

After you defeat Ramos, you will receive the Grass Badge and TM86 (Grass Knot).


The Legendary Pokemon Articuno

If you chose Chespin as your Starter Pokemon, Articuno will begin roaming the Kalos Region after defeating the Elite Four. You can track it using your Pokedex. Unlike other games with roaming Pokemon, you will not be able to attack Articuno when in battle; it will flee before you can select a move. After finding it and it fleeing a couple times, Articuno will settle in Sea Spirit's Den where it can finally be battled.


Pokemon With Updated Stats: Gigalith

Many Pokemon in Pokemon X and Y have had their Stats updated. Gigalith is one of these Pokemon. Gigalith's Base Special Defense Stat has increased 10 Points, from 70 to 80. Gigalith is pretty terrible. A stat increase in any area won't change that.


Battle Chateau (Duke/Duchess Rank): Viola

Viola's Team (Without Any Writs):

Level 50 Masquerain

Level 50 Vivillon


Medals

The following medals can be earned by performing a Game Sync and then completing the corresponding task on the Global Link.

Ace Pilot:

Use Fly in the field plenty of times.

Archeology Lover:

Revive a Pokemon from a fossil.

Battle Learner:

Fight 100 battles.

Battle Maison 20-Win Streak (Double):

Compelte 20 Double Battles in a row at the Battle Maison.

Battle Maison 20-Win Streak (Multi):

Compelte 20 Multi Battles in a row at the Battle Maison.

Battle Maison 20-Win Streak (Rotation):

Compelte 20 Rotration Battles in a row at the Battle Maison.

Battle Maison 20-Win Streak (Single):

Complete 20 Single Battles in a row a..


Pokemon With Updated Stats: Butterfree

Many Pokemon in Pokemon X and Y have had their Stats updated. Butterfree is one of these Pokemon. Butterfree's Base Special Attack Stat has increased 10 Points, from 80 to 90. This makes Butterfree an even better special attacker.


Key Item: Reveal Glass

The Reveal Glass can be obtained in Reflection Cave. This items allows you to change Tornadus', Landorus', and Thundurus' Form.


Shalour City Gym

The third Pokemon Gym is found in Shalour City. The Gym Leader is Korrina, a Fighting-Type Pokemon User.

Korrina's Pokemon:

Level 28 Machoke

Level 29 Mienfoo

Level 32 Hawlucha

After you defeat Korrina, you will receive the Rumble Badge and TM98 (Power-Up Punch).


Battle Maison - Nita - Streak of 50

After you have won fifty straight battles in Single Battle Mode in the Battle Maison, you will be challenged by Battle Chatelaine Nita. Her team is much harder this time around, consisting of all Legendary Pokemon.

Nita's Pokemon Team: Level 50 Tornadus, Level 50 Thundurus, Level 50 Landorus

Should you defeat her, you will earn a large amount of Battle Points (BP).


Battle Chateau (Duke/Duchess Rank): Malva

Malva's Team (Without Any Writs):

Level 55 Talonflame

Level 55 Pyroar

Level 55 Chandelure


Massage Giver

The Massage Giver can be found within the house next to the Pokemon Center in Cyllage City. He is able to only give one massage per day. Like other Pokemon Games, this will increase your Pokemon's Happiness.


Pokemon With Updated Stats: Alakazam

Many Pokemon in Pokemon X and Y have had their Stats updated. Alakazam is one of these Pokemon. Alakazam's Base Special Defense Stat has increased 10 Points, from 85 to 95. Everyone knows Alakazam is a pure special attacker. It would have been better if they increase it's base speed or special attack (something that would have made Alakazam even better). But, this is okay, I guess. Alakazam might be able to take an extra Shadowball now.


New Trainer Card Colours

Completing any of the following tasks will advance your Trainer Card colour from green to blue, then silver, then gold.

* Capture ALL Pokemon in the Kalos Pokedex.

* Get a 50-win streak in the Battle Maison.

* Defeat the Elite Four and Champion to enter the Hall of Fame.


Battle Maison - Dana - Streak of 20

After you have won twenty straight battles in Triple Battle Mode in the Battle Maison, you will be challenged by Battle Chatelaine Dana.

Dana's Pokemon Team: Level 50 Dragalge, Level 50 Whimsicott, Level 50 Magcargo, Level 50 Girafarig, Level 50 Piloswine, Level 50 Magneton

Should you defeat her, you will earn a large amount of Battle Points (BP).


Battle Chateau (Duke/Duchess Rank): Siebold

Siebold's Team (Without Any Writs):

Level 55 Starmie

Level 55 Clawitzer

Level 55 Barbaracle


Unlock Power Ring Upgrade

When you have defeated the Elite 4 travel to Kiloude City and defeat your rival. Then travel to Anister City and talk to Professor Sycamore at the sundial to receive an upgrade to your Power Ring. This upgrade will allow you to find more evolutionary Mega Stones between 8pm and 9pm.


The Looker Detective Agency

Defeat the Elite 4 and unlock Kiloude City, then return to Lumiose City to receive a Holo Caster message from a detective named Looker. He will hire you as an assistant and have you go on sidequests.


Move Tutor: Pledge Moves

In a building in Laverre City is the Pledge Moves Move Tutor. This man can teach your Pokemon Grass Pledge, Fire Pledge, or Water Pledge if your Pokemon is able to learn it.


Key Item: Old Rod

The Old Rod can be obtained from someone in the Aquarium in Ambrette Town.


Battle Maison - Dana - Streak of 50

After you have won fifty straight battles in Triple Battle Mode in the Battle Maison, you will be challenged by Battle Chatelaine Dana. Her team is much harder this time around, consisting of all Legendary Pokemon.

Dana's Pokemon Team: Level 50 Zapdos, Level 50 Moltres, Level 50 Articuno, Level 50 Regice, Level 50 Regirock, Level 50 Registeel

Should you defeat her, you will earn a large amount of Battle Points (BP).


Battle Chateau (Duke/Duchess Rank): Korrina

Korrina's Team (Without Any Writs):

Level 50 Lucario

Level 50 Hawlucha


Elite Four: Wikstrom

One of the Elite Four Members is Wikstrom. Wikstrom is a Steel-Type Pokemon User.

Wikstrom's Pokemon:

Level 63 Scizor

Level 63 Probopass

Level 63 Klefki

Level 65 Aegislash


TM Locations

Check out the video below for ALL the TM locations.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFZ0mbv3vNA

TM01 Hone Claws: 00:45

TM02 Dragon Claw: 00:50

TM03 Psyshock: 01:03

TM04 Calm Mind: 01:19

TM05 Roar: 01:23

TM06 Toxic: 01:53

TM07 Hail: 02:00

TM08 Bulk Up: 02:15

TM09 Venoshock: 02:26

TM10 Hidden Power: 02:40

TM11 Sunny Day: 02:52

TM12 Taunt: 03:07

TM13 Ice Beam: 03:27

TM14 Blizzard: 03:34

TM15 Hyper Beam: 03:34

TM16 Light Screen: 03:48

TM17 Protect: 04:06

TM18 Rain Dance: 02:52

TM19 Roost: 04:12

TM20 Safegaurd: 02:00

TM21 Frustration: 04:23

TM22 Solar Beam: 04:46

TM23 Smack Down: 01:23

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Pokemon With Updated Stats: Bellossom

Many Pokemon in Pokemon X and Y have had their Stats updated. Bellossom is one of these Pokemon. Bellossom's Base Defense Stat has increased 10 Points, from 85 to 95. Not really a good stat increase. Bellossom could have used a boost to it's special attack, which would have made Chlorophyll Bellossom semi-decent.


Battle Chateau (Duke/Duchess Rank): Wulfric

Wulfric's Team (Without Any Writs):

Level 50 Avalugg

Level 50 Abomasnow


Gift Pokemon

Within the game, you will receive a total of four Gift Pokemon:

Chespin, Fennekin, or Froakie: Your Starter Pokemon, which you receive as a gift in Aquacorde Town.

Bulbasaur, Charmander, or Squirtle: Your Kanto Starter Pokemon who you receive from Professor Sycamore in Lumiose City.

Lucario: You receive this Gift Pokemon from Korrina after you defeat her in the Tower of Mastery

Lapras: You will receive Lapras as a Gift Pokemon from a trainer on Route 12.


Mega Charizard Y

Charizard is one of the many Pokemon that have a Mega Evolution. It has a different Mega Form in Y then in X. You need to obtain a few things before you can get Mega Charizard Y.

To make a Pokemon Mega Evolve, you will first need the Mega Ring and Key Stone (You will need these for any Mega Evolution). You will also need Charizardite Y.

If you chose Charmander as your Kanto Starter Gift Pokemon from Professor Sycamore in Lumoise City, you will receive Charizardite Y. If you didn't choose Charmander, you can obtain Charizardite Y from the Vernal Avenue Stone Emporium in Lumoise City.

After you have a Charizard, have it hold the Charizardite Y. If you put Charizard in battle while holding it (and you have received the Key Stone and Mega Ring), you will rece..


HM03 (Surf)

HM03 (Surf) can be obtained from Serena/Calem in Shalour City.


Anistar City Gym

The seventh Pokemon Gym is found in Anistar City. The Gym Leader is Olympia, a Psychic-Type Pokemon User.

Olympia's Pokemon:

Level 44 Sigilyph

Level 45 Slowking

Level 48 Meowstic

After you defeat Olympia, you will receive the Psychic Badge and TM04 (Calm Mind).


Hidden Power Checker

The Hidden Power Checker can be found within a house in Anistar Town. He will also give you TM Hidden Power.


Elite Four: Siebold

One of the Elite Four Members is Siebold. Siebold is a Water-Type Pokemon User.

Siebold's Pokemon:

Level 63 Starmie

Level 63 Gyarados

Level 63 Clawitzer

Level 65 Barbaracle


Key Item: Power Plant Pass

The Power Plant Pass can be found on Route 13 by the bridge, and can be a little tricky to find. This Pass will allow you to enter the Power Plant, which is locked in any other case. You will battle Team Flare in the Power Plant.


Battle Chateau (Duke/Duchess Rank): Clemont

Clemont's Team (Without Any Writs):

Level 50 Heliolisk

Level 50 Magneton


Pokemon With Updated Stats: Pikachu

Many Pokemon in Pokemon X and Y have had their Stats updated. Pikachu is one of these Pokemon. Pikachu's Base Defense Stat has increased 10 Points, from 30 to 40. Its Base Special Defense Stat also increased by 10 Points, from 40 to 50. This really doesn't do much for Pikachu; it still can be 1 Hit KO with ease.


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