Pokemon X And Y Cheat Codes and Unlockables for Nintendo 3DS

Pokemon X and Y were the first Pokemon titles to have a simultaneous global release. The twin titles released worldwide on October 12, 2013 and was first announced by the late, great, Satoru Iwata. Pokemon X and Y went the same way as most Pokemon releases go. The titles released to positivie reception and sold very well. These were mostly praised for their transition into 3D graphics. You can read our review here!

Pokemon X and Y Premise

Not only were these the first titles in the main series to be fully in 3D polygonal graphics but they introduced the popular Mega Evolution elements. These games also introduced new very popular starter Pokemon such as Froakie. Also, the new Fairy typing was introduced for both new and old Pokemon and was the first new type added since Pokemon Gold and Silver.

Pokemon X and Y Main Characters

• Player Character (Calem/Serena) — The protagonist, depending on the player’s gender choice.
• Shauna — One of the player’s friends, is cheerful and energetic.
• Tierno — A friend of the player who is passionate about dancing.
• Trevor — Another friend of the player, who is more focused on academic pursuits and filling the Pokédex.
• Professor Sycamore — The Pokémon Professor of the Kalos region, who gives the player their starter Pokémon.
• Lysandre — The main antagonist and leader of Team Flare.
• Diantha — The Champion of the Kalos region’s Pokémon League.
• Team Flare Admins — Key members of Team Flare under Lysandre’s leadership.
• AZ — A mysterious, ancient character connected to the history of the Kalos region.

Other Main Titles In The Series

• Pokemon Red and Blue (Green in Japan) (1996/1998)
• Pokemon Yellow: Special Pikachu Edition (1998/1999)
• Pokemon Gold and Silver (1999/2000)
• Pokemon Crystal (2000/2001)
• Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire (2002/2003)
• Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen (2004)
• Pokemon Emerald (2004/2005)
• Pokemon Diamond and Pearl (2006/2007)
• Pokemon Platinum (2008/2009)
• Pokemon HeartGold and SoulSilver (2009/2010)
• Pokemon Black and White (2010/2011)
• Pokemon Black 2 and White 2 (2012)
• Pokemon X and Y (2013)
• Pokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire (2014)
• Pokemon Sun and Moon (2016)
• Pokemon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon (2017)
• Pokemon Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Let’s Go, Eevee! (2018)
• Pokemon Sword and Shield (2019)
• Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl (2021)
• Pokemon Legends: Arceus (2022)
• Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (2022)
• Pokemon Scarlet and Violet: The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero (2023)

Pokemon X and Y Cheat Codes

Unlockables

Friend Safari

After defeating the Elite 4, you can go to Kiloude City and access the Friend Safari in the top left corner of the map. For each friend code you have registered, you can go on a different safari that allows you the chance to catch specific Pokemon. The variety increases based on the number of registered friends that also play Pokemon X and Y. The Friend Safari is a quick and easy way to build your Pokedex.

National Pokedex

Defeat the Elite 4, then return to Lumiose City, and speak to Professor Sycamore at the train station to get the final upgrade to your Pokedex that covers the Pokemon beyond the Kalos region.

Oval Charm

Successfully complete all three of the Kalos Pokedexes (Central, Coastal, and Mountain), then return to Professor Sycamore at the Pokemon Lab in Luminose City. He will give you the Oval Charm, which increases the possibility of finding an egg at the Daycare.

Poke Radar

Defeat the Elite 4, then return to Lumiose City, and speak to the scientist on the second floor of Professor Sycamore’s lab. He will give you the Poke Radar, which helps you locate Pokemon hidden in tall grass.

Power Ring upgrade

Defeat the Elite 4, and unlock Kiloude City. Then, travel to Kiloude City, and defeat your rival. Next, travel to Anister City, and speak to Professor Sycamore at the sundial to get an upgrade to your Power Ring, which allows you to find more evolutionary Mega Stones between 8 p.m. and 9 p.m.

Shiny Charm

Successfully complete the National Pokedex, then visit Professor Sycamore to get the Shiny Charm. This item increases the chance of finding Shiny Pokemon in the wild by 300%.

Looker Detective Agency side quests

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 side quests.

Kiloude City

Defeat the Elite 4 to unlock Kiloude City. After viewing the credits, you will get a message from Professor Sycamore telling you to meet him at Luminose City station, where he will give you a train ticket to go to Kiloude City.

Special Trainer PR Studio captions

Defeat the Elite 4 and meet Looker, then go back to the Trainer PR Studio in Lumiose City. When you edit a video, there will now be a few new caption text options that reference you becoming the champion of Kalos.

Secret wallpapers

Defeat the Elite 4 and become the Pokemon Champion, then check the Pokemon storage system to gain access to a new set of wallpapers for your boxes.

Bonus hairstyles

Visit the salon in Lumoise City, and get your hair cut over 15 times; no color change is necessary. The hair stylist will then say she has some special hairstyles that will suit you perfectly.

Pokedex diplomas

Successfully complete the indicated task, then enter the hotel in Coumarine City. Talk to the “Game Director” to receive the corresponding diploma, which can be seen inside your house in Vaniville. Note: Catching Mew, Jirachi, Deoxys, Shaymin, Darkrai, Arceus, Keldeo, Meloetta, Genesect, Diancie, Hoopa, or Volcanion are not required for any of the diplomas.

Medals

Perform a Game Sync, then successfully complete one of the following tasks on the Global Link to get the corresponding medal:

After doing a Game Sync, you can find and meet conditions for medals, as below, on the Global Link.

Secrets

Getting Eevee

You can only catch a wild Eevee on Route 10. Walk around on the grass and flowers for a 5% to 10% chance of encountering an Eevee. When you encounter an Eevee, weaken its health, and then catch it with a Pokeball. Note: You can do this before defeating the Elite 4.

Getting Glaceon and Leafeon

To evolve an Eevee into a Glaceon or Leafeon, you must be standing next to Ice Rock or Moss Rock when leveling it up. Ice Rock can be found first; it is located in the deepest part of the Frost Cavern (the cave is not too large). Moss Rock is found closer to the end of the quest to defeat the Elite 4. It is on Route 20, between Snowbelle City and the Pokemon Village. Enter the area from Snowbelle to immediately see it.

Getting the Legendary Birds

After defeating the Elite 4, one of the three Legendary Birds from the original Pokemon Red and Blue will start appearing throughout Kalos. The bird that appears depends on your starter. Choose Froakie, it will be Moltres. If you choose Chespin, it will be Articuno. If you choose Fennekin, it will be Zapdos. After encountering one of the birds, check its entry in your Coastal Kalos Pokedex. It will show the bird’s current location. You must walk (not fly) to the location and challenge the bird again. After fleeing several times, the bird will eventually retreat to Sea Spirit’s Den, finally allowing you the chance to catch it.

Getting Lightning Rod Pikachu without Friend Safari

Get a Male Plusle with Lightning Rod from a Horde on Route 5, and get a female Pikachu from Route 3 or Santalune Forest. Note: Have a Pokemon with Static to attract more. Put the female Pikachu in the daycare with the male Lightningrod Plusle. Breed a Pikachu until it has Lightning Rod.

Getting Mewtwo

Defeat the Elite 4, then return to Pokemon Village. Cross a small stream on the western side using the Surf HM to reach a cave entrance. Mewtwo will be inside immediately after entering the cave. At first, a man will block the cave entrance, but he will disappear once you defeat the Elite 4. Mewtwo is Level 70; use a Master Ball to easily capture him, otherwise, it will be a long battle and require a lot of Ultra Balls. As soon as you capture him, you will also get the special stone needed to activate Mewtwo’s Mega Evolution.

Getting Pikachu

Pikachu can be found very early in Route 3, immediately after the forest, in small grass patches. Pikachu is a great early Pokemon. He has high special attack and speed stats that give him an advantage early in the game. His special characteristic, Static, works very well early in the game by paralyzing Pokemon that come in contact with him. Pikachu also levels up very quickly early in the game with a lot of bird-type Pokemon in the grinding areas. He is overall a great addition to any team early in the game.

Getting Sylveon

To get a Sylveon, you must max out all three stats (Affection, Fullness, and Enjoyment) for an Eevee to evolve into a Sylveon. To max out all stats for an Eevee, keep petting it and playing the mini-games. It should take approximately one hour to max out all the stats for the Eevee using this method. Note: Make sure to teach the Eevee a Fairy move before leveling it into the Sylveon.

Getting Zygarde

Defeat the Elite 4, then return to Terminus Cave, which is located just off Route 18. The Terminus Cave is one of the longest dungeons in Pokemon X/Y; thus, make sure to have lots of healing items and strong Pokemon before entering it. Zygarde is found in the lowest level of the cave, which is only unlocked after defeating the Elite 4. There are also a few rare items in the lowest level of the cave. Zygarde is Level 70 and dual Dragon and Ground-type; use a Master Ball to easily capture him, otherwise, it will be a long battle and require a lot of Ultra Balls.

Infinite Heart Scales

Heart Scales can be used to teach your Pokemon moves you forgot or never learned at the Move Relearner in Dendemille Town. To get Heart Scales in Pokemon X and Y, you need the Old Rod from Ambrett Town in the Aquarium by the Magikarp Statue and TM46 (Thief), from Cassius’s house in Camphier Town. Use the Old Rod on Route 8 — Muraille Coast to battle Luvdiscs, which have a 50% chance of dropping a Heart Scale. Keep fishing for an unlimited amount of Heart Scales. Note: Change spots if Luvdisc does not take the bait.

Easy Rare Candy and PP Ups

Select the “Wonder Trade” option, and trade any desired Pokemon to earn some Poke Miles. You get more Poke Miles based on how far away the person you are trading with is from your location. Keep trading the Pokemon you got in Wonder Trade to get more Poke Miles. Use the Poke Miles at the Mileage Club (old man in the white suit) in the Pokemon Center (on South Boulevard) in Lumiose City to buy Rare Candy (500 Poke Miles) and PP Up (1,000 Poke Miles). Rare Candy allows you to increase a Pokemon to the next level, which is very useful when they are at a very high level. The PP Up allows you to add an additional move so you can use more moves in battle.

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