History YMMV / PokemonXandY

* ViewerGenderConfusion: [[http://i.imgur.com/p7O30.jpg The new male PC]] get this a lot.

** [[YMMV/PokemonBlackAndWhite Once again]], the sole fact that the ''Franchise/{{Pokemon}}'' series is getting yet another generation has not gone well with those still fueled by the NostalgiaFilter that ''Pokémon'' should have ended with [[VideoGame/PokemonGoldAndSilver Generation II]]. On the other hand, fans are grateful that Generation VI marks the franchise's full-fledged jump to the Nintendo3DS (excluding [[VideoGame/PokemonRumble the]] [[VideoGame/PokemonMysteryDungeon spinoffs]] that appeared before X & Y).

** Both Xerneas and Yveltal seem to have equal fan approval however

* GeniusBonus: The title itself, while primarily a reference to the X and Y chromosomes, is also possibly a reference to X, Y, and Z, the common nomenclature to denote the three-dimensional planes, which in itself, a reference to the Nintendo ''3D''S and the new 3D graphics.

* BrokenBase: While even the fans waiting for a VideoGame/PokemonRubyAndSapphire remake are excited for this title, there's a slight break over, yet again, the Pokemon designs, specifically Chespin.
** Also: 3D models vs sprites.

** [[YMMV/PokemonBlackAndWhite Once again]], The sole fact that Pokémon is getting yet another generation has not gone well with those still fueled by the NostalgiaFilter that Pokemon should have ended with [[VideoGame/PokemonGoldAndSilver Generation II]]. On the other hand, fans are grateful that Generation VI marks the franchise's full-fledged jump to the Nintendo3DS (excluding [[PokemonRumble the]] [[VideoGame/PokemonMysteryDungeon spinoffs]] that appeared before X & Y).

* FridgeBrilliance: This generation is coming so suddenly because PokemonBlackAndWhite is supposed to be like PokemonRedAndBlue-right down to the generation being so short (unless you lived in Japan, where the generation lasted longer).
* GeniusBonus: The title itself, while primarily a reference to the X and Y chromosomes, is also possibly a reference to X, Y, and Z, the common nomenclature to denote the three dimensional planes, which in itself, a reference to the Nintendo ''3D''S and the new 3D graphics.

** Also, the deer Legendeary Xerneas is most probably based off of a Chital, AKA an Axis Deer. While the bird Yveltal takes a few visual cues from condors, its also draconian enough to be said to based off of a mythical Wyvern.

* MemeticMutation: In general, making crack theories centered around the Fire starter evolving into [[ItsTheSameSoItSucks yet another]] Fire/Fighting-type; specifically, stating that it'll be a kickboxer.
** "Xerneas is "Majestic as Fuck"
** Chespin is being compared to Oshawott, the Water starter from the last generation, because of their similar appearances.

* EnsembleDarkhorse: Fennekin is the most popular of the three starters (being the Fire-type and a cool-looking fennec fox). Yveltal seems to get more love than Xerneas.

* EnsembleDarkhorse: Yveltal seems to get more love than Xerneas.

* EnsembleDarkhorse: Yveltal also seems to get more love than Xerneas.

* EnsembleDarkhorse: Fennekin is the most popular of the three starters (being the Fire-type and a cool-looking fennec fox). Yveltal also seems to get more love than Xerneas.

** Some fans are angry with the jump to 3D, saying the overworld graphics are lacklustre for the system. Others say this may be due to resolution issues or beta graphics. However, everyone seems to agree the battle graphics are the best in the series to this point.

** The fact the game's graphics do not take full advantage of the system's capabilities[[hottip:*:especially when compared to titles like ''VideoGame/KidIcarusUprising'', ''VideoGame/ResidentEvilRevelations'', and ''VideoGame/FireEmblemAwakening'']]. While this can be excused due to the fact the game likely started development on the DS, there's also the fact that movement is ''still gridlocked in a 3D world''. Becomes even more ridiculous when one takes ''Coliseum'' and ''XD'' into account.

*** Possibly [[JustifiedTrope justified]] in that Pokémon has an anime/cartoonish style anyway, and the cel-shaded graphic style (as opposed to a "realistic" one) may have been deliberate.
*** Add on to the fact that Nintendo3DS games look much better on the actual console than it does through pictures.

** The fact the game's graphics do not take full advantage of the system's capabilities[[hottip:*:especially when compared to titles like ''BravelyDefaultFlyingFairy'', ''ResidentEvilRevelations'', and ''FireEmblemAwakening'']]. While this can be excused due to the fact the game likely started development on the DS, there's also the fact that movement is ''still gridlocked in a 3D world''. Becomes even more ridiculous when one takes ''Coliseum'' and ''XD'' into account.

** Also, the deer Legendeary Xerneas is most probably based off of a Chital, AKA an Axis Deer. While the bird Yvelta takes a few visual cues from condors, its also draconian enough to be said to based off of a mythical Wyvern.

* ViewerGenderConfusion: [[http://serebii.net/xy/mirror.jpg The new male PC]] get this a lot.

* MemeticMutation: In general, making crack theories centered around the Fire starter evolving into [[ItsTheSameSoItSucks yet another]] Fire/Fighting-type; specifically, stating that it'll be a kickboxer.

** Also, the deer Legendeary Xerneas is most probably based off of a Chital, AKA an Axis Deer. While the bird Yvelta draws takes a few visual cues from condors, its also draconian enough to be said to based off of a mythical Wyvern.

** Also, the deer Legendeary Xerneas is most probably based off of a Chital, AKA an Axis Deer. While the bird Yvelta draws takes a few visual cues from condors, its also draconian enough to be said to based off of a mythical Wyvern.

* EnsembleDarkhorse: Fennekin is the most popular of the three starters (being the Fire-type and a cool-looking fennec fox). The Yveltal also seems to get more love than the Xerneas.

* EnsembleDarkhorse: Fennekin is the most popular of the three starters (being the Fire-type and a cool-looking fennec fox). The Y legendary also seems to get more love than the X legendary.

*** In addition to that the Z chromosome is paired with the W chromosome so if they go the Black 2 and White 2 route they could have Pokemon Z and W versions.

* FridgeBrilliance: This generation is coming so suddenly because PokemonBlackAndWhite is supposed to be like PokemonRedAndBlue-right down to the generation being so short.

** Additionally, a Z chromosome also exists (but not in humans), so if they do not go by the obvious choice for the third game (which would be XX or XY), then the entire generation's title would also be a DoubleMeaningTitle.

* FridgeBrilliance: In some ways, PokemonBlackAndWhite were supposed to be similar to PokemonRedAndBlue. Both of their respective generations are also the shortest.