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Pokémon X/Y Games' TV Ad Previews Limited-Edition Blue 3DS XL

The Pokémon Company began streaming a one-minute commercial on Tuesday for the upcoming Pokémon X and Pokémon Y games. The commercial features previously announced game functions such as horde battles, sky battles, and the Pokémon Amie virtual pet system. The video also previews the "Xerneas and Yveltal Blue" Nintendo 3DS XL and reveals the new tree-shaped Pokémon Oorotto.

Japan will open pre-orders for the game on August 10 and the game will ship worldwide on October 12 for Nintendo 3DS. In Japan, you can buy either the game pre-loaded on a SDHC card bundled with a limited-edition Nintendo 3DS XL in "Xerneas and Yveltal Blue" or (when bought at Pokémon Centers) "Premium Gold."

The Pokémon XY anime series tie-in will debut on October 17.