It's the one on the right, in case you didn't know

The announcement of a brand new Pokémon is always noteworthy, and last week fans were introduced to Magearna, a robotic pocket monster due to star in the 19th (yes, 19th) Pokémon movie, which has the provisional English title of Volcanion and the Mechanical Magearna.

We reported on the tease and the eventual confirmation last week, but now we have official word from The Pokémon Company itself. Magearna (a slightly different name from the "Magiana" reported after the Japanese announcement) is a man-made Pokémon, constructed by humans 500 years ago and discovered by Ash in aforementioned film:

The newly discovered Mythical Pokémon Magearna will appear in the next Pokémon movie, scheduled for release later this year. Known as the Artificial Pokémon, Magearna has a metallic body and was created by humans 500 years ago.

In this latest Pokémon full-length feature film, a mysterious force binds Ash to the Mythical Pokémon Volcanion when it falls from the sky. Volcanion can't get away, and Ash is dragged along as it continues on its mission. They arrive in a city of cogs and gears, where a corrupt minister has stolen the ultimate invention: the Artificial Pokémon Magearna, created 500 years ago. The minister plans to use Magearna's mysterious power to take control of the mechanical kingdom. Can Ash and Volcanion work together to rescue Magearna? One of the greatest battles in Pokémon history is about to unfold!

Magearna
Category: Artificial Pokémon
Height: 3'03"
Weight: 177.5 lbs.

Are you looking forward to see Magearna's power in the new film - expected to hit the west in 2016 - and get to grips with the 'mon when it makes its video game debut? Let us know by posting a comment.

[source pokemon.com]