December 2011 News

Friday: WiFi Event Reminder

30-12-2011 12:15 GMT / 07:15 EST by Serebii

This update may be amended as the day goes on. In a really slow news slump at the moment. That will change in a week or so when news of Pokemon + Nobunaga's Ambition starts to come. Back into a slow news time while we go over Christmas so be sure to e-mail me if you have any site ideas
As there has been a lack of main-series game news lately, the Chatroom has been rife with discussion of the possibilities that are to come while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for people to hunt down the new Dream World Pok�mon for trade and to battle other trainers so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also had these discussion and are a bustling trade and competitive section for the games.
Last Update: 12:15 GMT

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Black & White - New WiFi Event

For those of you in America, England, Australia and various other English speaking countries, the WiFi event giving a special Victini is due to end at the end of tomorrow. This Victini is to commemorate the US and UK release of the new movie; Pok�mon The Movie White: Victini & Zekrom in theatres from today, has its special move of V-Create, as well as Reshiram and Zekrom's signature moves; Fusion Flare and Fusion Bolt. As it has been running all month, the time to obtain this event is severely limited so be sure to get it while you can. Dates for the rest of Europe have yet to be announced

Until Next Time, See Ya

Thursday: Pok�dex Upgrade

29-12-2011 11:24 GMT / 06:24 EST by Serebii

In The Site Department

Pok�mon Black & White - Pok�dex

A common thing people have requested is a list of the trainers who own the various Pok�mon within the game in order for them to see the Pok�mon to look for it on the Global Trade Station. While we did have this for the regional Pok�dexes in the game, this missed out most of the Pok�mon within the game. As such , I've compiled a subsection of the Pok�dex which lists the trainers with the Pok�mon and all the details for the particular Pok�mon including gender, form, moves and ability. Click the image to go to the Black & White Pok�dex
Edit: I have also added this to our Generation IV Pok�dex

Until Next Time, See Ya

Tuesday: Pok�mon Rumble Europe Password

27-12-2011 09:46 GMT / 04:46 EST by Serebii

Back into a slow news time while we go over Christmas so be sure to e-mail me if you have any site ideas
As there has been a lack of main-series game news lately, the Chatroom has been rife with discussion of the possibilities that are to come while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for people to hunt down the new Dream World Pok�mon for trade and to battle other trainers so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also had these discussion and are a bustling trade and competitive section for the games.
Last Update: 09:46 GMT

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Rumble Blast/Super Pok�mon Rumble - Passwords

For those of you with the European Super Pok�mon Rumble game, a special password has been released. This password gives you access to a Groudon and Tornadus. This Groudon has no Special trait, but has a strength of around 2200 and has the move; Earthquake. The password for this Groudon is 7132-9643 and Tornadus which has the move Hurricane, a strength of around 800 and no special trait. It is accessed via the password 9816-6460. Click the image for our Password page

Until Next Time, See Ya

Sunday: Movie 14 DVD Release + Pok�mon of the Week

25-12-2011 11:15 GMT / 06:15 EST by Serebii

Merry Christmas to all. Back into a slow news time while we go over Christmas so be sure to e-mail me if you have any site ideas
As there has been a lack of main-series game news lately, the Chatroom has been rife with discussion of the possibilities that are to come while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for people to hunt down the new Dream World Pok�mon for trade and to battle other trainers so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also had these discussion and are a bustling trade and competitive section for the games.
Last Update: 11:28 GMT
Edit @ 11:28; Movie 14 DVD release

In The Anime Department

Black/White: Victini & Reshiram/Zekrom Release

The latest Pok�mon movie, Black: Victini & Reshiram and White: Victini & Zekrom is set to be released on DVD in the US on April 3rd 2012 according to the various online retailers. This release is due to be within one standard case, similar to how it's done in Japan where both movies are released as one. These movies were shown in America with White in cinemas on December 3rd and Black on Cartoon Network on December 10th. We'll bring more as it comes but click the image for Synopsis and Screencaps

In The Pok�mon of the Week Department

Who's That Pok�mon

Today marks the fifty-first entry into the Generation V competitive field with one of the classic Pok�mon. These entries are created by the visitors for the visitors and then compiled by our writer Reno. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum.
Today, we are covering a Pok�mon introduced second generation. carries food rolled up in its tail. It has the habit of sharing food with people lost in mountains. There was a famous explorer who managed to scale Mt. Everest thanks to a Delibird sharing its food. So here it is, the fifty-first featured Pok�mon, Delibird.

Until Next Time, See Ya

Saturday: Dub Title + Advent Calendar Completion

24-12-2011 08:26 GMT / 03:26 EST by Serebii

This update may be ammended throughout the day. Back into a slow news time while we go over Christmas so be sure to e-mail me if you have any site ideas
As there has been a lack of main-series game news lately, the Chatroom has been rife with discussion of the possibilities that are to come while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for people to hunt down the new Dream World Pok�mon for trade and to battle other trainers so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also had these discussion and are a bustling trade and competitive section for the games.
Last Update: 09:26 GMT
Edit @ 09:26; Dub Title

In The Anime Department

Dub Episode Title

Another dub title has been revealed for an episode by Cartoon Network. This is the episode title for the fourty-seventh episode of Black & White and the 709th episode total. This episode features Ash & Co. teaming with the Subway Bosses to stop a Team Rocket plot using the Battle Subway. This episode is to be called Battle For The Underground and is scheduled to air on the 7th of January. Click the picture for synopsis and episode pictures and we'll report on the title they actually use as soon as possible;

In The Site Department

Serebii.net's 9th Advent Calendar

As we have done since 2003, this year, I have been working on an Advent Calendar. For those of you who are unfamiliar with the term, an Advent Calendar is essentially a countdown until Christmas. For the past 24 days, we have added loads of puzzles puzzles and wallpapers for you to download. Today, marks the end of the advent calendar for this year with a massive 250 word Crossword, capable of being completed in your browser rather than requiring printing. The Advent Calendar and the goods within it will remain up until January 1st so check it out and do the puzzles while you still can. Click the picture you go to our Advent Calendar.

Until Next Time, See Ya

Thursday: Episode Pictures

22-12-2011 13:23 GMT / 08:23 EST by Serebii

In The Anim� Department

Pok�mon Black & White - Episode Pictures

As usual, I have done pictures from the episode that aired in Japan today. This episode features Ash & Co. requesting Landorus' help in qwelling the fighting between Tornadus and Thundurus. The Anim�Dex has been updated with the massive contents of this episode. Click the picture to go to the gallery but be warned however as they contain spoilers;

Until Next Time, See Ya

Wednesday: Pok�mon Global Link Lucario Giveaway Details

21-12-2011 19:33 GMT / 14:33 EST by Serebii

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Black & White - Lucario Distribution

For those of you with the Japanese games, the Pok�mon Lucario is to be distributed over the Global Link within a few hours. Famitsu has been released and has confirmed the details of the Lucario. This Lucario is Male and will be at Level 10 with its Hidden Ability of Justified and knows the special move Bullet Punch in addition to the normal moves Detect, Counter and Metal Claw. The distribution runs from December 22nd 2011 to January 31st 2012 and is accessed with a special unique serial code included in the current issue of Famitsu

Until Next Time, See Ya

Tuesday: Pok�mon Yellow Section Upgrade + Dub Title

20-12-2011 11:58 GMT / 06:58 EST by Serebii

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Yellow

During the rather slow news period, we have been upgrading various parts of the site, and now that is starting to include classic main series games. With special thanks to Korusan for putting time into it, we've now upgraded our classic Pok�mon Yellowsection up to the standards shown with our coverage of Pok�mon Black & White last year and differs from the Red/Blue one with further information about Pikachu and Pikachu's Beach. The rest of the games will receive upgrades such as this in the coming months.

In The Anime Department

Dub Episode Title

Another dub title has been revealed for an episode from Pokemon.com, but contradicting one previously revealed. This is the episode title for the fourty-seventh episode of Black & White and the 708th episode total. This episode features Ash & Co. reaching Nimbasa City where they soon learn that the Battle Subway trains are being used for nefarious means. This episode is to be called To Catch a Ghost Train and is scheduled to air on the 31st of December. Click the picture for synopsis and episode pictures and we'll report on the title they actually use as soon as possible;

Until Next Time, See Ya

Monday: Movie Pictures

19-12-2011 10:20 GMT / 05:20 EST by Serebii

Be sure to check the previous updates for details on the interesting new game; Pok�mon + Nobunaga's Ambition
As there has been a lack of main-series game news lately, the Chatroom has been rife with discussion of the possibilities that are to come while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for people to hunt down the new Dream World Pok�mon for trade and to battle other trainers so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also had these discussion and are a bustling trade and competitive section for the games.
Last Update: 10:20 GMT

In The Anim� Department

Black/White: Victini & Reshiram/Zekrom Screencaps

The latest Pok�mon movie, Black: Victini & Reshiram and White: Victini & Zekrom, has been released on DVD in Japan recently and my good friend Sunain has kindly done screencaps of this movie from her DVD. This movie was split into two with different scenes and Pok�mon appearances throughout the movies. Be warned as these screencaps spoil the movie so only view them if you don't mind spoilers. The Anim�Dex has been updated with the vast contents of this movie. Follow the respective links for the Black: Victini & Reshiram gallery or the White: Victini & Zekrom gallery or follow the image through to the main index of the movie and navigate from there but be warned however as they contain spoilers;

Until Next Time, See Ya

Sunday: Pok�mon of the Week

18-12-2011 15:03 GMT / 10:03 EST by Serebii

Be sure to check the previous update for details on the interesting new game; Pok�mon + Nobunaga's Ambition
As there has been a lack of main-series game news lately, the Chatroom has been rife with discussion of the possibilities that are to come while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for people to hunt down the new Dream World Pok�mon for trade and to battle other trainers so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also had these discussion and are a bustling trade and competitive section for the games.
Last Update: 15:03 GMT

In The Pok�mon of the Week Department

Who's That Pok�mon

Today marks the fiftieth entry into the Generation V competitive field with one of the classic Pok�mon. These entries are created by the visitors for the visitors and then compiled by our writer Reno. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum.
Today, we are covering a Pok�mon introduced first generation. This amazing Pok�mon has an awesome sense of balance. It can kick in succession from any position. If it starts kicking repeatedly, both legs will stretch even longer to strike a fleeing foe. So here it is, the fiftieth featured Pok�mon, Hitmonlee.

Until Next Time, See Ya

Friday: Pok�mon DS Game + Pok�mon Black & White: Random Matchup Rule Change + Movie Plot Details

16-12-2011 08:39 GMT / 03:39 EST by Serebii

Be sure to check the last two massive updates, a lot of news has come in the past few days including new games and new events. If you have any site ideas during the quiet period, don't hesitate to send them in
As there has been a lack of main-series game news lately, the Chatroom has been rife with discussion of the possibilities that are to come while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for people to hunt down the new Dream World Pok�mon for trade and to battle other trainers so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also had these discussion and are a bustling trade and competitive section for the games.
Last Update: 03:41 GMT
Edit @ 09:01; BW TCG Promos | Edit @ 10:48; Rule Clarification | Edit @ 13:21; Movie Details | Edit : 00:34; New DS Game | Edit @ 00:39; First Images | Edit @ 01:09 GMT: Even more Images | Edit @ 01:56; More information coming soon | Edit @ 03:03; More Information | Edit @ 03:24; Some New Gameplay Images | Edit @ 03:41; Trailer Added

Pok�mon Black & White - Tornadus & Thundurus WiFi Event

In The Games Department

New Pok�mon Game - Pok�mon + Nobunaga's Ambition

Dengeki Online has revealed a brand new Pok�mon game for release next year. This game Pok�mon + Nobunaga's Ambition (ポケモン　プラス　ノブナガの野望　) is due for release in Japan in Spring 2012 on Nintendo DS. Not much is known about this game yet but it appears to be an RPG game, similar to the Nobunaga Ambition games set in old Japan which are Turn-Based Strategy RPGs and labelled as a simulation. This game is a crossover between Pok�mon and Nobunaga Ambition where you have to take over Japan gradually, but how Pok�mon ties in, is not yet known. Details are being added as we speak. This game is set within the Ranse Region
Edit @ 03:03; More details have come in from the official site and will be added here as we translate them. At the moment, all we have are character names;
Like the main games, you can select either a male or female heroine. They both start with Eevee
Nobunaga is the main warlord who has Zekrom as his partner
Oichi is a character who helps you in the game, paired with Jigglypuff
Mitsuhude is a character teamed with Articuno
Shingen is a character teamed with Groudon
Kenshin is a character teamed with Mewtwo
More information is promised in January, indicating it'll be in CoroCoro and possibly be the game CoroCoro revealed
Edit @ 03:24; 13 New Screenshots from gameplay added. This shows that the gameplay zooms in when combat is in effect, and you can move your Pok�mon across the area by grabbing them

Click the images for larger images. We also have individual images processed on the Pre-Release Screenshot Page

Gameplay Trailer

Controlling Pok�mon Combat

Screenshots Screenshots

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Jigglypuff Articuno

Groudon Title Screen

Mewtwo

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Black & White: Random Matchup Rule Change

The official site has updated stating that on December 27th, the rules for the Random Matchup are getting tweaked. These rules are set to prevent the use of many Legendaries (as listed here) and restricts the Pok�mon to only moves that they can legitimately have. In October last year, a new rule was added banning the move Sky Drop and now, the only new rule has been implemented which is banning the use of the move Dark Void, a move exclusive to Darkrai and Smeargle, in order to bring balance to the Random Matchup. These rules will go live worldwide on December 27th so you may need to alter your teams

In The Anime Department

Kyurem VS The Sacred Swordsman - First Plot Details

The Official Site has updated with the first plot details of the upcoming movie; Kyurem VS The Sacred Swordsman. While most of the actual plot does still remain unrevealed, we do now know that Kyurem and the Swordsmen; Cobalion, Terrakion and Virizion battled in the mine in the mountain in the past, which created an Ice Dragon Gate in the process of battle so they could battle on the other side. However, now it's in the present, Kyurem appears again and the Swordsmen are back, ready to do battle with it. We'll bring more details as and when it comes

In The TCG Department

Pok�mon Card Game BW - BW Promo

The official site has updated with a variety of BW Promos, some of which to tie in with the launch of the new set; Dark Rush today in Japan. As such, I have updated our card database with all the new promos with thanks to Guested for translation. In addition to this, I have also updated our Cardex with these Pok�mon. Click the image to go to the set page;

Until Next Time, See Ya

Thursday: Japanese Tornadus/Thundurus Event + US & AU Mamoswine + VGC Dates for Europe + Episode Pictures + Japanese Episode Titles + Battrio Set + TCG

15-12-2011 08:18 GMT / 03:18 EST by Serebii

This update shall be ammended throughout the day. If you have any site ideas during the quiet period, don't hesitate to send them in
As there has been a lack of main-series game news lately, the Chatroom has been rife with discussion of the possibilities that are to come while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for people to hunt down the new Dream World Pok�mon for trade and to battle other trainers so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also had these discussion and are a bustling trade and competitive section for the games.
Last Update: 19:18 GMT
Edit @ 08:26; Australian Mamoswine | Edit @ 11:00; Japanese WiFi Event Active | Edit @ 11:26: European VGC Dates | Edit @ 13:33; Episode Pictures | Edit @ 18;53; Dark Rush & Battrio | Edit @ 19:00: US Mamoswine | Edit @ 19:18; Mamoswine Password revealed

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Black & White - Tornadus & Thundurus WiFi Event

For those of you with the Japanese games, the new WiFi event has begun. This event, to tie in with today's and next week's anime episodes; Tornadus VS Thundurus VS Landorus, gives you the legendary Pok�mon that is not present in your game. Thundurus if you're using Pok�mon Black and Tornadus if you're on Pok�mon White. These Pok�mon are Level 70 with no special moves and with the ability Prankster but they do unlock Landorus in the games if used in conjunction with the legendary Pok�mon found in your game, if you have not already done so via trade. This event lasts until January 10th so get it while you can. The Event Database has been updated with the details of this event

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Black & White - Australian Mamoswine

For those of you in Australia, Mamoswine is to be given over the Global Link. This Mamoswine, previously released in Japan and Europe, has its Hidden Ability of Thick Fat and is given at Level 34. It is to be distributed via a password given by Pokemon.com (implying a US release may come soon), and the distribution will run from today until February 16th 2012. We'll bring the password as soon as it's out
Edit: The Mamoswine is confirmed to also be distributed in this timeframe in the US. Password still to come
Edit 2: The password has been revealed by the official site as POKEMONDOTCOM

In The Anim� Department

Pok�mon Black & White - Episode Pictures

As usual, I have done pictures from the episode that aired in Japan today. This episode features Ash & Co. going to Milos Island where they find that Tornadus and Thundurus are starting to cause massive troubles. The Anim�Dex has been updated with the massive contents of this episode. Click the picture to go to the gallery but be warned however as they contain spoilers;

In The TCG Department

Dark Rush

Tomorrow in Japan, the new set is to be released. This set is called Dark Rush and features a variety of Dark-type Pok�mon and items focusing upon the Dark-type Pok�mon. It also continues the inclusion of Pok�mon EX cards. As such, I have updated our extensive card database with details of the cards in this set with thanks to Guested for translation. In addition to this, I have also updated our Cardex with these Pok�mon. Click the image to go to the set page;

In The Games Department

New Battrio Set

Contiuning on from the previous set, the third set for Pok�mon Battrio has been released. This set; Fierce Gale - Thundering Thunderclap focuses upon the legendary Pok�mon Tornadus, Thundurus and Landorus. This set introduces another new mechanic to Battrio, allowing for the Pok�mon to have their normal attack, and a special "V" move which is another move of another type and can cause significant damage. We'll provide more on this set as and when it comes

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Black & White - European VGC Dates Detailed

For those of you in Europe, the dates for the Video Game Championshions in 2012. These are the qualifiers for the final VGC finals in Hawaii in August 2012. This competition allows for Pok�mon from all five generations barring the legends banned from the competitions in the past. It's done in Double Battles meaning you'll have to think of those while making your strategies. The loactions are as follows:
UK
Date: Saturday 3rd March
Location: Birmingham NEC: Hall 11
Germany
Date: Saturday 10th March
Location: Essen, Messe Essen, Halle 1A
France
Date: Saturday 17th March
Location: Paris, Espace Champerret, Hall C
Spain
Date: Saturday 24th March
Location: Madrid, IFEMA, Pabell�n 5
Italy
Date: Sunday 1st April
Location: Milan, Centro Congressi Milanfiori, Strada 1

In The Anim� Department

Japanese Episode Titles

A new pair of episode titles have been revealed by various TV magazines. The plots of these episodes are not currently known. They are set to air on January 19th and January 26th respectively

Episode 724: Link Trade Evolution! Escavalier & Accelgor!!
Episode 725: The Black Hero's Ruins! Sigiliyph and Cofagrigus!!

Until Next Time, See Ya

Wednesday: New Game Reveal + Dragon Pok�mon Egg Giveaway

14-12-2011 10:27 GMT / 05:27 EST by Serebii

Be sure to check yesterday's update. If you have any site ideas during the quiet period, don't hesitate to send them in
As there has been a lack of main-series game news lately, the Chatroom has been rife with discussion of the possibilities that are to come while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for people to hunt down the new Dream World Pok�mon for trade and to battle other trainers so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also had these discussion and are a bustling trade and competitive section for the games.
Last Update: 10:39 GMT
Edit @ 10:39; Dragon Pok�mon Egg Giveaway

In The Games Department

New Game Reveal Next Month

The new CoroCoro issue, released this week, has announced that a brand new Pok�mon game is to be revealed. However, unlike people expect, this reveal isn't coming at Jump Festa but is in fact coming in the issue of CoroCoro next month, due out on January 14th 2012 in what they call a world first shocking announcement. It's currently unknown what game will be revealed, whether it will be main series or not but we'll provide information a few days before CoroCoro's release. Be sure to watch the site in case it comes early

Pok�mon Black & White - Global Link Vote

In The Games Department

New Japanese Promotion - Various Egg Pok�mon

It has also been announced that, in Japan, there will be a special promotion over four weeks featuring various downloads of Pok�mon Eggs as a tie in to it being the year of the Dragon. This download is done in the Japanese Pok�mon Centres and gives an egg of one of six various Pok�mon; Horsea, Trapinch, Swablu, Bagon Druddigon and Deino. It is unknown if these Pok�mon will have Hidden Abilities or special moves but we do know that they're Shiny. The distribution periods are; January 5th to 15th, January 16th to 22nd, January 23rd to January 29th and January 30th to February 5th, allowing you four chances to get the different Pok�mon

Until Next Time, See Ya

Tuesday: Global Link Promotion + Pok�Park 2: Wonders Beyond International Release + Rumble Passwords + Movie News + Episode Title

13-12-2011 10:04 GMT / 05:04 EST by Serebii

CoroCoro is due any day now and may have some big news. If you have any site ideas during the quiet period, don't hesitate to send them in
As there has been a lack of main-series game news lately, the Chatroom has been rife with discussion of the possibilities that are to come while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for people to hunt down the new Dream World Pok�mon for trade and to battle other trainers so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also had these discussion and are a bustling trade and competitive section for the games.
Last Update: 18:52 GMT
Edit @ 10:25; Movie 15 Release Date | Edit @ 11:10; Japanese Episode Title | Edit @ 15:40; European Lugia Rumble password | Edit @ 15:50; US Passwords | Edit @ 16:48; US Release for Pok�Park 2 | Edit @ 18:52; Global Link Vote Results

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Black & White - Global Link Vote

After a month of voting, the official site has revealed the winner for the Pok�mon Global Link popularity poll vote. The winner for this promotion is the legendary Pok�mon Arceus. It will be distributed at Level 100 and has no Hidden Ability. Arceus will be distributed from February 1st 2012 for four weeks until February 29th 2012 and available to almost all regions.

In The Games Department

Pok�Park 2: Wonders Beyond

For those of you in Europe, the release of the recent Wii game; Pok�Park 2 has been announced. This game, titled Pok�Park 2: Wonders Beyond in Europe, is due for release in March 2012. No further localisation details have been revealed, such as location names but we'll bring details when we can. Our complete coverage for this game ended last month so click the link to go to our section which covers all the aspects of this game
Edit @ 16;48; US Release confirmed for February 27th 2012

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Rumble Blast/Super Pok�mon Rumble - Passwords

For those of you with the European Super Pok�mon Rumble game, a special password has been released. This password gives you access to a Lugia. This Lugia has no Special trait, but has a strength of around 2200 and has the move; Aeroblast. The password for this Lugia is; 3467-3843.
The American website also revealed the passwords for various other Pok�mon as well. First, a Stunfisk with the trait Tangling, strength of around 2100 and the move Mud Shot has the password of 6482-3610.
Next, the Grass Boost+ Serperior with the move Leaf Blade and strength of around 2100 with the password of 7111-4427.
Next, a Fire Boost + Emboar with Heat Crash and strength around 2100 has the password 5662-7748.
Next, a Water Boost + Samurott with Aqua Tail and strength of around 2100 has the password 2452-2129.
A Groudon with no trait but a strength of around 2200 and the move Earthquake is out by the password; 0681-1611.
Next, a Garchomp with the trait Super Star and the move Dragon Claw has the password of 1959-4010.
Finally, an Eelektross with the trait Daring and the move Crunch has the password of 2159-4650 Click the image for our Password page

In The Anime Department

Kyurem VS The Sacred Swordsmen - Release Date

As expected, CoroCoro magazine has revealed the release date for the upcoming movie; Kyurem VS The Sacred Swordsmen. Like previous movies, this movie will be released in the middle of July, specifically July 14th 2012 in Japanese theatres. Plot details are still unknown for the movie, but we will receive the first basic information from the official site this Saturday

In The Anim� Department

Japanese Episode Title

A new episode title has been revealed by the magazine Terebikun. In this episode, Ash & co. get to Chargestone Cave, previously seen in a flashback in the Deino episode. It is set to air on January 12th 2012

Episode 723: Joltik, Galvantula! Chargestone Cave!

Until Next Time, See Ya

Monday: Dub Episode Title

12-12-2011 09:52 GMT / 04:52 EST by Serebii

In The Anime Department

Dub Episode Title

A new dub title was revealed by Cartoon Network. This is the episode title for the fourty-seventh episode of Black & White and the 708th episode total. This episode features Ash & Co. reaching Nimbasa City where they soon learn that the Battle Subway trains are being used for nefarious means. This episode is to be called Crisis From The Underground Up! and is scheduled to air on the 31st of December. Click the picture for synopsis and episode pictures;

Until Next Time, See Ya

Sunday: Pok�mon of the Week

11-12-2011 14:57 GMT / 09:57 EST by Serebii

In The Pok�mon of the Week Department

Who's That Pok�mon

Today marks the fourty-ninth entry into the Generation V competitive field with one of the new Pok�mon. These entries are created by the visitors for the visitors and then compiled by our writer Reno. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum.
Today, we are covering a Pok�mon introduced fifth generation. This ill-tempered Pok�mon is dangerous because when it's angry, it shoots lightning from its mane in all directions. They have lightning-like movements. When they run at full speed, the sound of thunder reverberates. So here it is, the fourty-nineth featured Pok�mon, Zebstrika.

Until Next Time, See Ya

Friday: Dub Episode Title

09-12-2011 11:19 GMT / 06:19 EST by Serebii

Be sure to check the past few updates. If you have any site ideas during the quiet period, don't hesitate to send them in
As there has been a lack of main-series game news lately, the Chatroom has been rife with discussion of the possibilities that are to come while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for people to hunt down the new Dream World Pok�mon for trade and to battle other trainers so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also had these discussion and are a bustling trade and competitive section for the games.
Last Update: 11:19 GMT

In The Anime Department

Dub Episode Title

A new dub title was revealed by Cartoon Network. This is the episode title for the fourty-sixth episode of Black & White and the 707th episode total. This episode features Ash & Co. encountering a an injured Cubchoo who got injured during a storm. However, with Meowth's help, they decide to help find the Cubchoo's family. This episode is to be called Beartic Mountain Feud! and is scheduled to air on the 17th of December. Click the picture for synopsis and episode pictures;

Until Next Time, See Ya

Thursday: Pok�mon Black & White Deerling C-Gear + Episode Pictures

08-12-2011 10:43 GMT / 05:43 EST by Serebii

Be sure to check yesterday's update for some big movie news. If you have any site ideas during the quiet period, don't hesitate to send them in
As there has been a lack of main-series game news lately, the Chatroom has been rife with discussion of the possibilities that are to come while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for people to hunt down the new Dream World Pok�mon for trade and to battle other trainers so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also had these discussion and are a bustling trade and competitive section for the games.
Last Update: 13:56 GMT
Edit @ 13:25; Episode Pictures | Edit @ 13:56; Password revealed

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Black & White - Deerling C-Gear

For those of you with the international games, a new C-Gear has been released. This C-Gear is unlocked automatically as part of a four month promotion featuring every Deerling form. This C-Gear skin, based on Winter Form Deerling will run from today (at 13:00 local time) until January 11th 2012 so you'll have plenty of time to get it. This C-Gear skin is to be unlocked via a password which will likely be released later on today and we'll post the password the moment it is out
Edit: The password is B8XME69W

Cilan & Chili, The Brother's Battle! Pansear VS Pansage!!

In The Anim� Department

Pok�mon Black & White - Episode Pictures

As usual, I have done pictures from the episode that aired in Japan today. This episode features Ash & Co. meeting up with Cilan's brother Chili, who wishes to open up his own gym, but suffers a failure in battle. The Anim�Dex has been updated with the massive contents of this episode. Click the picture to go to the gallery but be warned however as they contain spoilers;

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Wednesday: First Movie 15 News + Pok�mon Black & White European Musical

07-12-2011 08:19 GMT / 03:19 EST by Serebii

This update may be ammended throughout the day. If you have any site ideas during the quiet period, don't hesitate to send them in
As there has been a lack of main-series game news lately, the Chatroom has been rife with discussion of the possibilities that are to come while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for people to hunt down the new Dream World Pok�mon for trade and to battle other trainers so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also had these discussion and are a bustling trade and competitive section for the games.
Last Update: 22:33 GMT
Edit @ 22:23: New Movie Details | Edit @ 22:33; Pictures Added to Page

In The Anime Department

Pok�mon Movie News

Japanese variety show, Oha Suta, has shown the first details of the brand new movie. This movie, titled Kyurem VS The Sacred Swordsmen (キュレムVS聖剣士), and is set to feature the legendary Pok�mon; Cobalion, Terrakion, Vizirion and Kyurem. This movie is due for release in July 2012 in Japanese theatres. More information of this movie will come on the official site on December 17th. Our friends at Filb will have the trailer shown in high quality shortly. In the meantime, pictures have been added to our pre-release page

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Black & White - Pok�mon Carnival Musical

For those of you with the European Black & White games, a new Pok�mon Musical is available for download on the Global Link. This musical, titled Carnival Pok�mon has music based upon the Pok�mon Centres and lacks the lyrics implemented within the Japanese version. It runs from today until February 29th 2012. It requires a password obtained from the official site. The password is EUPGLMUSICAL11. This Musical runs off of the Cute Musical Props

Until Next Time, See Ya

Tuesday: Pok�mon Black & White Global Link Reminder + Famitsu Cup

06-12-2011 09:13 GMT / 04:13 EST by Serebii

This update may be ammended throughout the day. If you have any site ideas during the quiet period, don't hesitate to send them in
As there has been a lack of main-series game news lately, the Chatroom has been rife with discussion of the possibilities that are to come while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for people to hunt down the new Dream World Pok�mon for trade and to battle other trainers so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also had these discussion and are a bustling trade and competitive section for the games.
Last Update: 18:24 GMT
Edit @ 15:50; Japan Famitsu Cup now live | Edit @ 18:24; Snivy Rumble Europe Password

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Black & White - European Banette Giveaway

For those of you with the European games, the Banette given over the Global Link is due to end at the end of tomorrow. This Banette is a Level 37 Female Banette with the special move Cotton Guard and its ability; Cursed Body. This Banette is obtained on the Global Link via a myriad of passwords. Be sure to download this special Banette while you still can.
For the United Kingdom and rest of Europe password is; BANETYahooGames
The French password is; BRANETJeuxVideo
The German password is; BANETSpieletipps
The Spanish password is; BANET3DJuegos
The Italian password is; BANETSpazioGames.

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Black & White - Japanese WiFi Tournament - Famitsu Cup

For those of you with the Japanese games who registered, the Famitsu Cup is now live. This cup is the first National Pok�dex cup in Japan and has 30,000 players facing off against eachother. If you registered this past weekend, you have the ability to play in this cup. This WiFi Tournament is a Single Battle tournament and allows for almost every Pok�mon to be entered, from Bulbasaur to Landorus. However, legendary Pok�mon such as Mewtwo, Celebi, Darkrai, Arceus, Reshiram, Kyurem etc. are not available. Like before, all Pok�mon above Level 50 will be lowered to Level 50. This cup ends at 15:00 UTC on December 11th giving you just 5 days to partake in the battling. Tournament results will be posted on December 28th

In The Games Department

Super Pok�mon Rumble - Passwords

Another new password has been revealed for the European version of Super Pok�mon Rumble . This password, given via a special e-mail sent out by Nintendo, gives you access to a special Snivy. This Snivy has Strength of around 560 and has the ability "Grass Boost" which increases power of grass-type moves. The password is; 4941-6440 . Click the image for our Password page

Until Next Time, See Ya

Sunday: Pok�mon of the Week

04-12-2011 14:07 GMT / 09:07 EST by Serebii

In The Pok�mon of the Week Department

Who's That Pok�mon

Today marks the fourty-eighth entry into the Generation V competitive field with one of the classic Pok�mon. These entries are created by the visitors for the visitors and then compiled by our writer Reno. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum.
Today, we are covering a Pok�mon introduced third generation. They dig tirelessly in search of coal. It burns coal inside its shell. If it is attacked, it belches thick, black smoke and flees. When loosing smoke from its nostrils, it lets off a sound that is similar to a locomotive's horn. So here it is, the fourty-eighth featured Pok�mon, Torkoal.

Until Next Time, See Ya

Saturday: Pok�mon Black & White: Victini WiFi Event

03-12-2011 08:04 GMT / 03:04 EST by Serebii

Be sure to check yesterday's mammoth update. This update may be ammended throughout the day. If you have any site ideas during the quiet period, don't hesitate to send them in
As there has been a lack of main-series game news lately, the Chatroom has been rife with discussion of the possibilities that are to come while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for people to hunt down the new Dream World Pok�mon for trade and to battle other trainers so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also had these discussion and are a bustling trade and competitive section for the games.
Last Update: 08:04 GMT

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Black & White - New WiFi Event

For those of you in America, England, Australia and various other English speaking countries, the WiFi event giving a special Victini is now live. This Victini is to commemorate the US release of the new movie; Pok�mon The Movie White: Victini & Zekrom in theatres from today, has its special move of V-Create, as well as Reshiram and Zekrom's signature moves; Fusion Flare and Fusion Bolt. This event lasts until December 31st 2011 giving you the rest of the year to download it. Dates for the rest of Europe have yet to be announced

Until Next Time, See Ya

Friday: Jump Festa News + Super Pok�mon Rumble European Release + Victini Password

02-12-2011 08:38 GMT / 03:38 EST by Serebii

In The Pok�mon Department

Pok�mon at Jump Festa

As we reported last month, the Pok�mon Company is set to be in Jump Festa on December 17th and 18th and to provide a surprise announcement there. While we still don't know what the announcement is, the official site has put in some hints saying that at Jump Festa, they will provide the latest Pok�mon game and goods information. As there are no upcoming games in Japan at the moment, this indicates a probability that a new game shall be revealed. This, however, is not a guarantee as it could end up just speaking about the recent game and announcements focusing on other aspects of the franchise. We do know that there will be a surprise announcement and we do know that Pok�Park 2 and the merchandise Pok�mon Battle Chess are to be showcased so it's hard to say for sure. It's possible that if there is a game coming, it will be revealed in CoroCoro prior to Jump Festa. We'll bring more news as and when it comes

In The Games Department

Super Pok�mon Rumble - Release

Super Pok�mon Rumbleis released in Europe today and to aid in you in your playthrough, we have a massive section filled with everything you need. We have our complete Pok�dex for Super Pok�mon Rumble detailing Pok�mon locations, stats and moves as well as a Location Database listing all the areas in the game and a page on all the Game Modes.. We also detail all the Unlocks for Street Pass and much much more. Click the image to go to our Rumble Blast section.

In The Games Department

Super Pok�mon Rumble - Passwords

A press release has revealed the European password for Victini for Super Pok�mon Rumble. This Victini is of a power of around 480 with no extra trait and has the special move of V-Create, matching the Victini that will be distributed from tomorrow for the main games over WiFi. The password for this Pok�mon is; 9082-7838 Click the image for our Password page

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Black & White - Victini C-Gear

For those of you with the games in the United Kingdom, a new C-Gear has been released. This C-Gear is unlocked via password; PGLVICTINI11 and was previously released in Japan and America. This C-Gear runs in Europe from today until January 30th 2012 so only has a short window of opportunity to obtain it

Until Next Time, See Ya

Thursday: Pok�mon Black & White Lucario Distrubtion + Deerling C-Gear + Episode Pictures + Famitsu Cup Registration + Serebii Advent Calendar

01-12-2011 08:08 GMT / 03:08 EST by Serebii

This update will be ammended throughout the day. If you have any site ideas during the quiet period, don't hesitate to send them in
As there has been a lack of main-series game news lately, the Chatroom has been rife with discussion of the possibilities that are to come while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for people to hunt down the new Dream World Pok�mon for trade and to battle other trainers so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also had these discussion and are a bustling trade and competitive section for the games.
Last Update: 13:28 GMT
Edit @ 13:28; Episode Pictures

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Black & White - Lucario Distribution

For those of you with the Japanese games, the Pok�mon Lucario is to be distributed over the Global Link. This Lucario will be at Level 10 with its Hidden Ability of Justified and knows the special move Bullet Punch. It is to be given via a password released on December 22nd through the magazine: Weekly Famitsu. Full details on the distribution are not currently known including whether it's breedable and how long the distribution lasts

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Black & White - Winter Deerling C-Gear

For those of you with the Japanese games, a new C-Gear has been released. This C-Gear is unlocked automatically and concludes four month promotion featuring every Deerling form. This C-Gear skin, based on Winter Form Deerling will run from today until January 6th 2012 so you'll have plenty of time to get it. It doesn't require a password for it. The International release and password for this C-Gear is due next week so keep your eyes here for details
In addition to that, Japan is to receive the Winter Decor previously released internationally. This will run from December 7th 2011 to January 3rd 2012

In The Anim� Department

Pok�mon Black & White - Episode Pictures

As usual, I have done pictures from the episode that aired in Japan today. This episode features Ash & Co. arriving in Driftveil City, but when Clay refuses to battle at this time, Ash & Co. go sightseeing, only to get caught up in some strange superhero exploits. The Anim�Dex has been updated with the massive contents of this episode. Click the picture to go to the gallery but be warned however as they contain spoilers;

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Black & White - Japanese WiFi Tournament - Famitsu Cup

For those of you with the Japanese games, the new WiFi Cup; The Famitsu Cup, is now open for registration. Registration is open until December 6th, with 30,000 spaces available, and the tournament from December 7th to December 11th. Unlike the previous Japan Cup and recent international Autumn Friendly, this WiFi Tournament is a Single Battle tournament and allows for almost every Pok�mon to be entered, from Bulbasaur to Landorus. However, legendary Pok�mon such as Mewtwo, Celebi, Darkrai, Arceus, Reshiram, Kyurem etc. are not available. Like before, all Pok�mon above Level 50 will be lowered to Level 50.s

In The Site Department

Serebii.net Advent Calendar

As we have done since 2003, this year I have created an Advent Calendar. For those of you who are unfamiliar with the term, an Advent Calendar is essentially a countdown until Christmas. Every day, a new puzzle and a variety of new downloads for you to enjoy. As time goes on, the puzzles get harder and the downloads get more plentiful, so be sure to check back every day. Following last year, we are doing a variety of puzzles which can be done in-browser rather than via printing. Click the picture you go to our Advent Calendar.

Until Next Time, See Ya