Xinhua
新 (xīn) — new, renew, fresh
华 (huá) — splendor, prosperity, magnificent

But in the end, destruction would reign. The original king was banished from the throne, leaving only ambition to lead. And ambitious it was…

Empires rise and fall. Today this fairy tale is long forgotten. But this is the true history of our region. The Xinhua region.

It made its way up Mt. Feng to the highest peak. There a battle that would rip apart the heavens would take place. It’s estimated that the battle lasted three million years. Life continued to grow and during this time, retainers were created, 1, 2, 3.

It was at this moment, it shined the brightest. A sunlight that could be seen throughout the world. A sunlight that shined too close to even the sun. This being of pure vengeance brought ruin to the once peaceful land. It had the ambition to conquer, and ambitious it was.

It is said that all life in the Xinhua Region started on Mt. Feng one hundred million years ago. Its original ruler watched over all living things ensuring prosperity and peace. This continued for millions of years as life grew more and more intelligent allowing it to spread past the mountain.

❗ NEW ABILITY ❗
Soul Weapon: None of the moves used by the Pokémon are considered contact moves.

▶︎ Type: Fairy / Fighting
▶︎ Ability: Soul Weapon*
▶︎ Gender: Gender unknown

💬 Etymology: Momo (Peach in Japanese) + Wushu
✨ Inspirations: Peaches of Immortality, Momotarō, Kings, Princes

❗ NEW ABILITY ❗
Pure Omen: Powers up Ghost-type moves and allows Normal types to be hit with them.

❗ NEW ABILITY ❗
Twisted Jealousy: When an opponent's stats are boosted, the Pokémon boosts its own stats in the exact same way.

▶︎ Type: Dragon / Ghost
▶︎ Ability: Pure Omen* / Twisted Jealousy*
▶︎ Gender: Gender unknown

💬 Etymology: Lóng (Dragon in Chinese) + Zhēnzhū (Pearl in Chinese)
✨ Inspirations: Three Harmony Animals (Makara Dragon), Three Pure Ones (Jade Purity), Snails

❗ NEW ABILITY ❗
Pure Omen: Powers up Ghost-type moves and allows Normal types to be hit with them.

❗ NEW ABILITY ❗
Bone Dry: Contact with the Pokémon changes the attacker's Ability to Bone Dry.

▶︎ Type: Psychic / Ghost
▶︎ Ability: Pure Omen* / Bone Dry*
▶︎ Gender: Gender unknown

💬 Etymology: Tǎ (Otter in Chinese) + Xīwàng (Wish in Chinese)
✨ Inspirations: Three Harmony Animals (Fur-Bearing Fish), Three Pure Ones (Upper Purity), Zombies

❗ NEW ABILITY ❗
Pure Omen: Powers up Ghost-type moves and allows Normal types to be hit with them.

▶︎ Type: Fighting / Ghost
▶︎ Ability: Pure Omen* / Unseen Fist
▶︎ Gender: Gender unknown

💬 Etymology: Háo (Howl in Chinese) + Shànzǐ (Fan in Chinese)
✨ Inspirations: Three Harmony Animals (8-Legged Lion), Three Pure Ones (Grand Purity), Saiyans

Introducing the Box Legendary for Pokémon Dark!

❗ NEW ABILITY ❗
Guardian Aura: Boosts the Defense and Sp. Def stats of all party Pokémon. The aura is even stronger in the snow.

▶︎ Type: Ice / Dark
▶︎ Ability: Guardian Aura*
▶︎ Gender: Gender unknown

💬 Etymology: Mourn + Horn + Mordor
✨ Inspirations: Yaks, Mountain Kings, Dwarves, Forgotten Kings, Ying-Yang

Introducing the Box Legendary for Pokémon Light! Super excited to start showing off the new legendries for the region!