Pokémon X, Y
LumiScore?Our 0–100 score for how developmentally beneficial and low-risk this game is for children. Higher is better.
Growth
65/100
Growth Value
- Problem Solving
- Strategic Thinking
- Critical Thinking
Risk
MODERATE
Engagement Patterns
Some engagement mechanics worth discussing.
Heads up
Parent Pro-Tip
Encourage your child to engage with the strategic elements of team building and battle planning. Discuss the importance of good sportsmanship in online interactions. The game offers natural stopping points, so encourage breaks after completing story segments or reaching new towns.
Top Skills Developed
Development Areas
Representation?How diverse the game's characters are in gender and ethnicity. Higher = more authentic representation. Display only — does not affect time recommendation.
Bechdel Test?The Bechdel Test checks whether a game has at least two named female characters who talk to each other about something other than a man. A simple measure of representation.— Passes the test
Multiple named female characters (e.g., Professor Sycamore's assistants, gym leaders, rivals) interact about game-related topics.
Parent Pro-Tip
This game can enhance cognitive skills like planning and critical thinking, and promote positive social interactions through trading and battling. The Pokémon-Amie feature can also foster empathy.
What your child develops
Pokémon X and Y offer a rich adventure that significantly develops problem-solving, strategic thinking, and critical thinking skills through its complex battle system and world exploration. The game also fosters reading comprehension and mathematical reasoning. Socially, it encourages communication and positive interaction through trading and battling with other players, while also building empathy through the Pokémon-Amie feature.
Regulatory Compliance
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About this game
All-new Pokémon and past favorites come to life with detailed graphics and intense 3D battles. Become a Pokémon Trainer and set out for adventure in a visually stunning new region filled with new Pokémon to catch, trade, and battle.