Game Freak introduces new Pokémon, Honedge, and explains the inspiration for X and Y

Nintendo will finally release the first Pokémon games for its 3DS handheld in October. Pokémon X and Y will take place in a new region, and it will introduce several new pocket monsters.

Pokémon developer Game Freak revealed one of those new creatures today. The Pokémon’s name is Honedge. It is a Steel- and Ghost-type that comes into existence after a spirit possesses a sword. It has a blue cloth that hangs off its hilt that it can use as an arm.