RETROCANON

Pokémon X & Y

2013 · Nintendo 3DS

Pokémon X and Pokémon Y.

MainlineGen 6 (Kalos)

Companion titles: Pokémon Legends: Z-A

What it is

The 2013 3DS games that made Pokémon's leap to full 3D graphics, introduced Mega Evolution, and set the adventure in the France-inspired Kalos region.

Releases & editions

PlatformYearEditionDetails
Nintendo 3DS2013X
Nintendo 3DS2013Y

Where it sits for newcomers

For fans

The series' jump to full 3D was a big moment, but the 3DS eShop closed in 2023, making these awkward to access today — seek out a cart once you're a fan.

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