Nintendo of Canada hosted Canada’s Largest Pokémon Gathering at the Toronto Harbourfront Centre on October 11 to celebrate the worldwide launch of Pokémon X and Pokémon Y. Over 2,200 fans were among the first in Canada to try the latest installments to the popular game franchise, which are available for Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo 2DS.

Pokémon fans get ready to battle at the Toronto Harbourfront Centre on Friday, October 11 during Canada’s Largest Pokémon Gathering hosted by Nintendo of Canada. Over 2,200 of fans were on hand to celebrate the global launch of the latest series of the popular gaming franchise, Pokémon X and Pokémon Y.

TwoPokémon fans show their best game face at Canada’s Largest Pokémon Gathering held in Toronto on October 11, 2013

Leading up to the global launch of Pokémon X and Pokémon Y, Pokémon fans celebrated with trivia and contests, including one for the best Pokémon-inspired costume.

Over 2,200 Pokémon fans of all ages came out to celebrate the global launch of at the Harbourfront Centre in Toronto.

For more photos, please see the event’s photo album on the Nintendo of Canada Facebook page.