>setting is now>sequel to Crystal
>based on Johto
>open world
>no Kanto
>new pokemon distribution
Story - NTR
>TR is back with a new leader
>unevolved pokemon get a new form
>team rocket trying to control the power of celestial state
>you help Looker to locate TR
> main character must discover the secret of the celestial state
>three new TR executives
>Giovanni and Silver help you fight this new team
Story - League
>johto league now located in mt. Silver and no longer part of the Indigo League
>new Elite 4 (dragon, normal, grass, fairy)
>rival is from another unknown region
>protagonist gets a fan club with three main character following you around similar to XY friends
New mechanics
>three new evolution lines for old pokemon
>celestial state, pokemon get an aura around them with the shape of a pokemon, only works in non evolved mon
>eevee, pikachu, chikorita, cyndaquil, totodile, charmander, bulbasaur, phanpy, riolu teddiursa, jigglypuff, marill get special celestial state
>new celebi form