Pokémon X & Y review

Pokémon X and Pokémon Y brought the main series to 3DS and into 3D. Nintendo's page describes the star-shaped Kalos region, from the streets of Lumiose City to remote wilderness, and a choice of three new starters: the Grass-type Chespin, Fire-type Fennekin and Water-type Froakie. New Pokémon include Sylveon, an Eevee evolution, and Gogoat, plus the Legendary Xerneas in Pokémon X. Nintendo calls it the first handheld Pokémon title with a new style of 3D gameplay. It supports 1 to 4 players for local battles and trades; online battles and trades ended when Nintendo discontinued online play for 3DS software on April 8, 2024, although Nintendo kept Pokémon Bank running as an exception. DKOldies lists both X and Y at $69.99 used before sales. It scores high on capabilities, but the price puts it seventh.

Who it is for

Pokémon fans who want the series' first 3D handheld adventure

Price

Used 3DS cartridge from $69.99 at DKOldies (regular price, before sales); Pokémon Y also lists at $69.99.

Original price: $69.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 11, 2026.

Key features

• First handheld Pokémon game with 3D gameplay, per Nintendo
• Kalos region, including Lumiose City
• Starter choice of Chespin, Fennekin or Froakie
• New Pokémon such as Sylveon, Gogoat and the Legendary Xerneas (Pokémon X)
• 1 to 4 players for local battles and trades

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Big RPG with a new region and new Pokémon
• Strength: Rated PEGI 7
• Strength: X and Y list at the same used price, so pick either
• Weakness: Highest used price except Kid Icarus, at $69.99
• Weakness: Online trades and battles ended with 3DS online services in April 2024
• Weakness: Each version has its own exclusive Pokémon, so a full Pokédex needs trades

Key facts

• Publisher: Nintendo
• Developer: GAME FREAK
• EU release: October 12, 2013
• Players: 1 to 4
• Age rating: PEGI 7

Where it ranks

Pokémon X & Y is No. 7 in our Best 3DS Games of All Time verdict.