Pokemon X and Y contain a wide assortment of Easter Eggs and References to pop culture and other video game series, including past Pokemon titles.

On Route 5 there are two Youngsters, Youngster Keita and Youngster Anthony, who both say a few lines about their shorts, which is a clear reference to the line "I like shorts! They're comfy and easy to wear!" from the original Pokémon games. (Sorry for not having screencaps or exact transcriptions of the lines. Hopefully someone else can catch them.)

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Possible Gen VII

Looks like Nintendo isn't done with this franchise yet!

3DS XL and Wii U

Upon waking up in your house at the beginning of the game, your character will be holding a Pikachu 3DS XL. On the ground is a Wii U. If you are a girl it will be white, and black if you are a boy.

Youngster Joey

In Santalune Forest, you may encounter a youngster by the name of Joey. This may be pure coincedence or it could be GameFreak acknowledging an internet meme.

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It should have two kids and a woman at the desk. Go to the elevator and go to the 2nd floor. When you walk out, a cutscence will come up and a Hex Maniac girl will appear behind you. She'll walk in front of you (with no walking animation) and say "You are not the one...", then disappear.

She is also present in the 4th floor of the Hotel Richissime, also located within Lumiose. She is in the room on the right hand side, standing against a wall, and when talked to says she is listening for the elevator.

Pokemon 3rd Gen Remake Hints?

At Hotel Marine Snow in Geosenge Town, there's a hiker on the second floor who says we should visit his region. He will then say never mind, we'll see it in due time. Could this be a hint at another Pokemon remake in the future?

Going one step further, on the 2nd floor of Hotel Richissime in Lumiose City you will find an elderly couple. The husband will say "The 40th wedding anniversary is the ruby anniversary, and the 45th is sapphire."

His wife goes on to say that their first date was at the Oceanic Museum (which is in Slateport City of the Hoenn region). Both statements are clear nods to Ruby and Sapphire, and may hint to their remake in the near future.

In Coumarine City's hotel there is a lady upstairs who says, "'Aren't there any hot springs around here? Where I come from we have a hot spring right next to the Pok é 'mon Center, and it's incredible!" Referencing the hot spring in Lavaridge Town from the Hoenn Region.

HarmoKnight, Mother 3 or Bit.Trip Runner Reference

Talk to the man in the Pokemon Center in Shalour City to hear him tell you about a game he is playing where a cool little dude "runs around and whacks enemies to the beat of the music."

Dragon Ball Z Reference

After defeating Psychic Robert on Route 10, the player is told that his power levels must be "over 9000".

Another reference is when someone says something to the effect of "Do you think all Mega Pokemon have Spiky Hair?"

Nintendo's Reggie Fils-Aime Reference

Upon meeting a trainer in Victory Road, the player is told "My body is ready." This is a reference to Reggie's statement at the E3 2007 Nintendo press conference.

Muhammad Ali / Boxing Reference

Sometime when training on the punching bags in Super Training, the Pokemon will be told to "float like a Butterfree, sting like a Beedrill" a reference to Muhammad Ali's famous quote.

A Wild Missingno Appears?

In the entrance to the Boutique Couture in Lumiose City, there is a bluish L-shaped blob that resembles the glitched non-Pokemon from Red and Blue known as Missingno. [1]

Run past the door a few times and the camera should switch angles, allowing you to glimpse this possible Easter egg.

Prof. Oak's Grandson Reference



An NPC in a Pokemon Center in Lumiose City - Magenta Plaza will refer to Professor Oak's grandson and his famous line "Smell ya later" when he leaves. His name is Green in Japanese versions and Blue in the English versions. Most people know him as Gary from the anime.

Artist Reference

In the art museum, if you talk to the Espurr on the third floor in front of the mew painting, it says "De-gahh!" Degas (pronounced De-gah) was a late 19th century French artist, famous for his paintings of ballarinas and sculptures, among other things. I guess that pokemon knows its art history!

What 4th Wall?