February 2012 News

Wednesday: Movie News + Global Link Banette Reminder + Dub Title

29-02-2012 13:13 GMT / 08:13 EST by Serebii

Be sure to check Saturday's update for new game news, Kyurem form news and even a reveal of Meloetta. This update will be ammended later today
With the news of Black 2 & White 2, 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: 22:11 GMT
Edit @ 22:11; Movie News

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Black & White - US Banette

For those of you in the US, the Pok�mon Global Link giveaway of Banette is due to end at the end of tomorrow. This giveaway has been running since September and provides a Level 37 Female Banette with its Hidden Ability of Cursed Body and the special move it can't normally learn: Cotton Guard. The distribution was done via a password to be entered in the Global Link's promotion section. This password was released in Nintendo Power and is NPCHARACTER. Be sure to get it before time runs out

In The Anime Department

Pok�mon - Kyurem VS The Sacred Swordsman Keldeo

Japanese variety show, Oha Suta, has just aired the new trailer of the upcoming movie; Kyurem VS The Sacred Swordsman Keldeo. This trailer featured Kyurem in all three of its forms as well as Keldeo. Oha Suta also gave a reveal of the poster that was leaked on Saturday. As such, I have added some screengrabs of the new trailer onto the page. The trailer also showed the first brief footage showcasing Meloetta in Meloetta's Sparkling Recital Our friends at Filb will have the trailer shown in high quality shortly. Click the image to go to the section

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 fourth episode of Black & White: Rival Destinies and the 713th episode total. This episode features Ash & Co. meeting up with the Unova Champion, Alder. However, Trip soon learns that his hero is not all he thought he'd be. This episode is to be called Ash Versus The Champion! and is scheduled to air on the 10th of March. Click the picture for synopsis and episode pictures

Until Next Time, See Ya

Monday: Pok�mon Black 2 & White 2 US & European Launch + Bullet Train Promotions

27-02-2012 10:47 GMT / 05:47 EST by Serebii

Be sure to check Saturday's update for new game news, Kyurem form news and even a reveal of Meloetta
With the news of Black 2 & White 2, 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: 13:25 GMT
Edit @ 11:37; Bullet Train Promotions | Edit @ 12:46; Episode Title | Edit @ 13:25; US Launch Confirmed

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Black 2 & White 2 European Launch

Following from Saturday's reveal of the new games Pok�mon Black 2 & Pok�mon White 2, Nintendo of Europe have confirmed that these games, due for release in June 2012 in Japan, are due for European launch in Autumn 2012 giving the game a short localisation period. We'll provide information on American launch and exact European launch dates as they come in
Edit: Nintendo of America also confirms launch in Autumn 2012. More details likely to come closer to the release

In The Games Department

Bullet Train Promotions

Following from Saturday's reveal of the Extremespeed Pikachu in the new Kyushu Bullet Train, the full details of the event have been announced. Firstly, from March 1st 2012 to May 6th 2012, you'll be able to receieve the Extremespeed Pikachu from the trains in Kyushu. This Pikachu is female, Level 50 and knows the moves Extremespeed, Thunderbolt, Grass Knot and Brick Break
Next, there are some special promotions to tie in with Kyushu being similar to Hoenn. These distributions are in the stations throughout the Kyushu region of Japan. In them, during each period, you will be able to get one of three possible Pok�mon. At the moment, only one of each of the three promotions is known. First, from March 17th 2012 to April 1st 2012, you will receive one of three Pok�mon, including Sceptile. Next, from April 2nd 2012 to April 22nd 2012, you will receive one of three Pok�mon, including Milotic and finally, from April 23rd to May 6th, you will receive one of three Pok�mon including Metagross. You can go to other stations at the time and receive the other Pok�mon
Finally, you can receive a Groudon and a Kyogre at Level 80 in the Pok�mon Centre in Fukouka. The distribution of Groudon runs from March 17th 2012 to April 15th 2012 while the distribution of Kyogre runs from April 16th 2012 to May 6th 2012. You cannot receive this Pok�mon if you chose to receive the Extrmespeed Pikachu and you can only receive Groudon OR Kyogre, and not both. We'll bring more details on these as they come

In The Anim� Department

Japanese Episode Titles

A new extension to an episode title has been revealed by Dengeki. These episodes continue the new battle tournament known as the Donamite tournament and feature a variety of Pok�mon matchups. These episodes are due to air on March 22nd

Episode 732: Quick Succession Donamite! Druddigon VS Bisharp!!

Until Next Time, See Ya

Sunday: Pok�mon Black 2 & White 2 + Pok�Park 2 + Pok�mon of the Week

26-02-2012 14:57 GMT / 09:57 EST by Serebii

Be sure to check yesterday's update for new game news, Kyurem form news and even a reveal of Meloetta
With the news of Black 2 & White 2, 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: 14:57 GMT

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Black 2 & White 2

Following from yesterday's reveal of the new games Pok�mon Black 2 & Pok�mon White 2, I have been updating the site with all the information we know including a special page solely based upon Black Kyurem and White Kyurem. This section will be updated with all the information as and when it comes so be sure to keep checking back. Click the image to go to the section

In The Games Department

Pok�Park 2: Wonders Beyond - US Release

Pok�Park 2: Wonders Beyond is getting released in North America tomorrow for the Nintendo Wii. This game is a sequel to Pok�Park Wii and has you control Pikachu as he attempts to stop other Pok�mon getting hypnotised by cakes and sent to Wish Park. We covered this game in full upon its release in Japan back in November and so we have a full section detailing all the aspects of the game. We have full Area Listings as well as details on all the Collections within the game, the Attractions and the special Battle Tournament. Click the image to go to our section for the details

In The Pok�mon of the Week Department

Who's That Pok�mon

Today marks the sixtieth 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 Blue Harvest. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum.
Today, we are covering a Pok�mon introduced fifth generation. They never vary the route they fly, because their memories of guarding an ancient city remain steadfast. The guardians of an ancient city, they use their psychic power to attack enemies that invade their territory. So here it is, the sixtieth Pok�mon, Sigilyph.

Until Next Time, See Ya

Saturday: New Game + Confirmed Movie Poster with Kyurem Forms & Meloetta + Mewtwo Wi-Fi Reminder + Extremespeed Pikachu

25-02-2012 11:22 GMT / 06:22 EST by Serebii

Do remember that Junichi Masuda will be on Pok�mon Smash later today with a massive announcement. We'll be covering it the second it airs so be sure to check back
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: 01:03 GMT
Edit @ 22:05; Pok�mon Smash News Revealed? | Edit @ 23:24; Pok�mon Smash reveal - New Game | Edit @ 23:48; US Release confirmed | Edit @ 01:03; Kyurem's names confirmed

In The Games Department

Pok�mon

Pok�mon Smash is currently in the process of airing and has has Junichi Masuda arrive on the show and make the announcement for which the world has been waiting. In this announcement, he unveiled the release of Pok�mon Black 2 & Pok�mon White 2. These games are essentially the third game of Generation V, in a new duo of games and follows in a similar pattern to past releases and is due for release on the Nintendo DS in June 2012. We'll bring more as it comes. The names of these forms are to come next week.
Edit: The official US site has also posted about these games. Release details not known
Edit: Junichi Masuda has revealed the names of Kyurem's new forms via his Twitter account. The forms are simply called Black Kyurem & White Kyurem, though he interestingly lists them as seperate Pok�mon

Kyuremforms

In The Pok�mon Department

New Kyurem Form + Meloetta Reveal??

The announcement may have come early through a cinema listing. This is Not Confirmed at time of writing. In this announcement, he unveiled two whole new forms of Kyurem, based on Fire & Electricity. These form of Kyurem is to star within the upcoming movie: Kyurem VS The Sacred Swordsman Keldeo.
In addition to this reveal, it also reveals Pok�mon #648; Meloetta as having a part in a small movie to tie in with the movie called Meloetta's Sparkling Recital (メロエッタのキラキラリサイタル). Full details of this are not currently known. We'll bring confirmation as soon as possible. Click the image below for a large image

Poster

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Black & White - Mewtwo WiFi Event Live

For those of you with the English language games, the Mewtwo WiFi event is about to reach the first of its possible end dates. This event is accessible by all English language games and according to some official text is due to end tomorrow. This Mewtwo is special in that it knows moves it should learn at a later point and one it doesn't naturally learn: Psystrike, Shadow Ball, Aura Sphere and Electro Ball so be sure to get it while you still can. If it still is live after tomorrow, we will provide a note

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Black & White - Japan Extremespeed Pikachu

Today in Japan, Junichi Masuda revealed in the Pok�mon Centre in Fukuoka that there is to be an upcoming Pikachu event. This event is to tie in with the new bullet train in Japan in Kyushu Shinkansen. This Pikachu, to go with the concept of the bullet train, is to know the special move; Extremespeed. Full details on this event are due to come on Monday

Until Next Time, See Ya

Friday: Exclusive Pok�Park 2 Localisation Names + Battrio

24-02-2012 13:37 GMT / 08:37 EST by Serebii

Do remember that Junichi Masuda will be on Pok�mon Smash tomorrow night with a massive announcement. We'll be covering it the second it airs so be sure to check back
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: 16:04 GMT
Edit @ 16:04: Battrio Set

In The Games Department

Pok�Park 2: Wonders Beyond - Exclusive Location Names

With Pok�Park 2: Wonders Beyond release in the USA just a few days away, I am happy to exclusively reveal the English names for the various locations within the game. This covers all the locations found within the game. As such, our entire section has been updated with the names, as has our special Spin-off Pok�dex which caters towards this game. To avoid spoiling the users, the list is hidden in this spoiler tag. Click each respective area to go the location page listing everything in the area. I have also detailed the missing attraction names Click to show details:

In The Games Department

New Battrio Set

Contiuning on from the previous set, the fourth set for Pok�mon Battrio has been released. This set; Gathering The Sacred Sword focuses upon the legendary Pok�mon Cobalion, Terrakion and Virizion. This set continues 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, with some having two special V moves. In addition to that, it is the first set to focus on extremely high levelled Pok�mon

Until Next Time, See Ya

Thursday: Episode Pictures + Character Biography + Episode Titles

23-02-2012 08:25 GMT / 03:25 EST by Serebii

This update shall be added to throughout the dayIf you have any ideas in the mean-time, do not 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: 13:20 GMT
Edit @ 10:22; Character Biography | Edit @ 13:20; Episode Pictures

Mistralton Gym Air-Battle! Challenger Cilan!?

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 the Mistralton City Gym Leader, Skyla, and learn that she no longer bothers battling trainers, and just decide if she'd be able to beat the trainer or not. 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 Anim� Department

Pok�mon Black & White - Character Biographies

With the new episode that just aired in Japan, I have been able to create a biography for the character Skyla. Skyla is the Gym Leader of Mistralton City and featured heavily within this episode. Be warned though as these biographies contain spoilers. Click the respective picture to go to the page

In The Anim� Department

Japanese Episode Titles

A new pair of episode titles have been revealed by Newtype. These episodes continue the new battle tournament known as the Donamite tournament and feature a variety of Pok�mon matchups. Details about the individual episodes are not yet known. These episodes are due to air on March 22nd and March 29th respectively

Episode 732: Donamite! Druddigon VS Bisharp!!
Episode 733: Fierce Fighting Donamite! Bisharp VS Emboar!!

Until Next Time, See Ya

Wednesday: Pok�mon + Nobunaga's Ambition Localisation

22-02-2012 12:25 GMT / 07:25 EST by Serebii

If you have any ideas in the mean-time, do not 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: 12:25 GMT

In The Games Department

Nintendo Direct - Pok�mon + Nobunaga's Ambition Localisation

The Nintendo Direct conference in Europe is currently airing and has stated the possible localisation of Pok�mon + Nobunaga's Ambition. It didn't provide too many details but did state that "European plans are to be confirmed". While this does not guarantee that localisation of this upcoming game, it does provide some hope. We'll provide more details on the localisation as and when they come

Until Next Time, See Ya

Monday: Game Announcement? + Episode Title

20-02-2012 09:11 GMT / 04:11 EST by Serebii

Though this past week has been filled with Keldeo and Nobunaga's Ambition news we're back in a news slump but we never know when news may come in. If you have any ideas in the mean-time, do not 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
Edit @ 10:41; New Game Coming? | Edit @ 11:19; Larvitar Event

In The Games Department

Imminent Announcement?

During a Q&A session during a visit to Tokyo on Saturday, Junichi Masuda was asked about when the next main series game, a game after Pok�mon + Nobunaga's Ambition, is to come out. In response, he said that he can't really respond to that question but said to watch an upcoming Pok�mon Smash episode, due to air this weekend. This was followed by a post on twitter stating the same thing. Despite this, however, the summary and trailer of that episode of Pok�mon Smash makes no mention of any sort of announcement. We'll bring news on these developments as and when they happen so be sure to keep checking back

In The Games Department

Pok�mon VGC Nationals Gift

A press-release has been released announcing the special Pok�mon gift to be given at this years National championships. At the moment, the press release only lists Europe as receiving the gift, but it is likely it will be the same in America. At the various tournaments across Europe, you will have the opportunity to download a special Shiny Larvitar. This Larvitar comes with a Chople Berry and the move Superpower. We'll bring more as it comes

In The Anim� Department

Japanese Episode Titles

A new episode title has been revealed by Dengeki. Not much is currently known about this episode but it features Ash partaking in a battle known as the Donamite. This episode is due to air on March 15th

Episode 731: The Unveiling Donamite! Scraggy VS Simisage!!

Until Next Time, See Ya

Sunday: Pok�mon of the Week

19-02-2012 14:17 GMT / 09:17 EST by Serebii

In The Pok�mon of the Week Department

Who's That Pok�mon

Today marks the fifty-ninth 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 Blue Harvest. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum.
Today, we are covering a Pok�mon introduced fourth generation. Each of its hands contains different toxins, but both hands can jab with near-fatal power. Its sweet aroma attracts prey. Then it spews poison. The more toxic it is, the sweeter its aroma. It is the only Pok�mon where the lowest and highest points in its evolution chain were released in the same generation after the original So here it is, the fifty-ninth eighth Pok�mon, Roserade.

Until Next Time, See Ya

Saturday: Pok�mon Stadium 2

18-02-2012 14:19 GMT / 09:19 EST by Serebii

Though this past week has been filled with Keldeo and Nobunaga's Ambition news we're back in a news slump
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: 14:19 GMT

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Stadium 2

During the rather slow news period, we have been upgrading various parts of the site, and now that is starting to include classic side series games. After completing sections for the Japanese-only Stadium and the international Pok�mon Stadium, it has been time to move on to the sequel, Pok�mon Stadium 2, which features the Gold & Silver Pok�mon. As such, I have compiled a section detailing every aspect of this game from the various cups to the mini-games. The rest of the games will receive upgrades such as this in the coming months.

Until Next Time, See Ya

Thursday: Pok�Park 2 Australian Launch + Episode Pictures

16-02-2012 08:24 GMT / 03:24 EST by Serebii

Have had a busy news week. Be sure to check all previous updates. This update shall be ammended throughout the day
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: 20:15 GMT
Edit @ 12:26; Episode Pictures | Edit @ 20:15; Nobunaga's Ambition

In The Games Department

Pok�mon + Nobunaga's Ambition - New Leader

A new trailer was released for Pok�mon + Nobunaga's Ambition. This trailer didn't reveal much new but did reveal the presence and details of another Bushou Leaders. This character is called Kunoichi and is teamed up with a Scraggy. Nothing new was shown within this trailer but it does include bits of new footage and can be found below

30 Second TV Trailer

In The Games Department

Pok�Park 2: Wonders Beyond

For those of you in Australia, the full release of the recent Wii game; Pok�Park 2 has been announced. This game, titled Pok�Park 2: Wonders Beyond in Australia is coming out on March 29th 2012, less than a week after the European launch and a month after the American launch at the end of this month. This game has you control Pikachu, Snivy, Tepig and Oshawott as they explore Pok�Park and Wish Park, to try and look for their lost friends and stop Pok�mon from going missing. Click the image to go to our section

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. getting seperated from eachother within a forest filled with Bouffalant who attack anyone without an afro. 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 + Nobunaga's Ambition + European Rumble Passwords + Mamoswine Reminder

15-02-2012 06:27 GMT / 01:27 EST by Serebii

Keldeo has had its full art added to the Pok�dex page. This update shall be ammended throughout the day
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: 14:43 GMT
Edit @ 07:30; Page updates | Edit @ 09:11: Rumble Passwords | Edit @ 14:43; Mamoswine US Reminder

In The Games Department

Pok�mon + Nobunaga's Ambition

The official site has updated with the various parts of information revealed in CoroCoro this week. In addition to this, it has revealed the first details of the WiFi distributions of the game. In the game, there are various WiFi stories which will be provided throughout the game's lifetime. First is the The Origin of the Friendship Between Motonari & Motochika event which runs from March 17th with no end date. This story features the friendship of the two leaders Motonari and Motochika who previously get in your way in the main story.
Next is the story of Wandering Kabuki Performer: Keiji's Story which runs from March 24th to April 13th. This features a story about Keiji after he saves you within the game and can only be played after you have reached the first ending of the game.
It also details and confirms that the Eevee you get at the game can evolve into any of its possible evolutions, not currently stating how. Leaders appearances can also improve and have a feature called Best Link, where they link with their Pok�mon. This is shown by a percentage which reaches 100% with the most compatible Pok�mon.
Finally, we have more details on more of the Bashou Leaders within the game:
Yukimura is the character teamed with Tepig
Ayagozen is a female leader teamed with Cubchoo
Ginchiyo is a character teamed with Luxio
Muneshige is teamed up with Staravia
Yoshimoto is teamed with Pineco
Kabuki is teamed with Bastiodon
Various new images have been added to our Pre-Release Screenshot page, the Bushou Leaders page has been updated and I have created a page for the WiFi Episodes

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Black & White - US & Australian Mamoswine

For those of you in the US and Australia, the Pok�mon Global Link giveaway of Mamoswine is due to end at the end of tomorrow. This giveaway has been running since December and provides a Level 34 Mamoswine with its Hidden Ability of Thick Fat. The distribution was done via a password to be entered in the Global Link's promotion section. This password was released on Pokemon.com and is POKEMONDOTCOM. Be sure to get it before time runs out

In The Games Department

Super Pok�mon Rumble- Passwords

For those of you with the European and Australian Super Pok�mon Rumble game, a fair few passwords have been officially revealed by the official site. First, the Pok�TC Zoroark with Foul Play has been revealed. It has a strength of around 1200 and is obtained with the password 6150-1893
Next, the Garchomp with Superstar and Dragon Claw with a strength of around 2100 has been revealed with the password of 1027-9741
Finally, an Eelektross with the trait Daring and the move Crunch and strength of 2100 has been revealed with the password of 6491-6130 Click the image for our Password page

Until Next Time, See Ya

Tuesday: CoroCoro Keldeo Information

14-02-2012 12:03 GMT / 07:03 EST by Serebii

Will likely have clear shots of the CoroCoro stuff tomorrow.
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: 12:03 GMT

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Black & White - Keldeo

The final image of CoroCoro has been released. This image, as usual, provides a teaser into what will be contained in next month's issue. This teaser states that in the next issue, due for release on March 15th, there is to be another bit of surprise information. This information is said to not just be about Keldeo, with it stating it will post "more than the report of Keldeo". It is likely that the distribution details of Keldeo will be given in the issue, but it is unknown what else they will reveal. We'll provide more information as and when it comes.

Until Next Time, See Ya

Sunday/Monday: Pok�mon Movie Title + Keldeo + Pok�mon + Nobunaga's Ambition

13-02-2012 04:58 GMT / 12-02-2012 23:58 EST by Serebii

CoroCoro will leak at any moment with Keldeo news, Movie news and news on Pok�mon + Nobuanga's Ambition so keep checking back
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: 05:20 GMT
Edit @ 05:20: Nobunaga's Ambition Details

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Black & White - Keldeo

The first images of CoroCoro are continuing to come with the first shown about the new movie. This image shows the image of Keldeo, the Colt Pok�mon, who is part of the Muskedeers. It also reveals the new title of the movie. The movie is to be called Kyurem VS The Sacred Swordsman - Keldeo (キュレムVS聖剣士ケルディオ). No further information about Keldeo has been shown but we will provide it as soon as it comes. Click the below image for a larger view

#647/#153 Keldeo

In The Games Department

Pok�mon + Nobunaga's Ambition

The next images of CoroCoro have also been released through Japanese forums, dealing with the upcoming game; Pok�mon + Nobunaga's Ambition. This scan doesn't reveal much due to clarity at this time, but does showcase the evolution of Pok�mon within this game as well as showing that the appearance of the various leaders changes with experience. It also shows the various new Bashou Leaders promised within this issue.
First, Mitsunari Ishida is teamed with the Pok�mon Pawniard
Kiyomasa Kato is teamed with the Pok�mon Fraxure
Masanori Fukushima is teamed with the Pok�mon Krokorok
Newly revealed leader Yoshihiro is teamed with Gurdurr
Newly revealed leader Kanetsugu is teamed with Gardevoir
We'll bring more as it comes

Nobunaga's Ambition

Until Next Time, See Ya

Sunday: Pok�mon of the Week

12-02-2012 14:30 GMT / 09:30 EST by Serebii

In The Pok�mon of the Week Department

Who's That Pok�mon

Today marks the fifty-eighth 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 writers Reno or Blue Harvest. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum.
Today, we are covering a Pok�mon introduced fifth generation. It absorbs a spirit, which it then burns. By waving the flames on its arms, it puts its foes into a hypnotic trance.Being consumed in Chandelure's flame burns up the spirit, leaving the body behind. So here it is, the fifty-seventh eighth Pok�mon, Chandelure.

Until Next Time, See Ya

Saturday: Pok�mon Black & White - Mewtwo WiFi Event Live + Keldeo + Pok�mon Trademark

11-02-2012 08:05 GMT / 03:05 EST by Serebii

CoroCoro will be arriving any day now with some big news. If you have any site ideas during the slow news period, let me know
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: 22:16 GMT
Edit @ 08:37 Trademark | Edit @ 22:16; Keldeo reveal imminent

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Black & White - Keldeo

The first images of CoroCoro have started to come, courtesy of air_dmzil and show the cover of the new issue. This shows the silhouette of the Pok�mon, Keldeo indicating that its revelation is in this month's issue. The images of this month's magazine are starting to come out and will likely be revealed over the next day or so so keep checking back

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Black & White - Mewtwo WiFi Event Live

For those of you with the English language games, the Mewtwo WiFi event is live a day early. This event is accessible by all English language games and is due to end on either February 26th or March 6th. This Mewtwo is special in that it knows moves it should learn at a later point and one it doesn't naturally learn: Psystrike, Shadow Ball, Aura Sphere and Electro Ball so be sure to get it while you still can. The Event Database has been updated with these new details

In The Pok�mon Department

Pok�mon Adventure Camp

While this may not be game related, various Japanese sites are reporting of a new trademark applied for by Nintendo, Gamefreak & Creatures. This trademark is for the name Pok�mon Adventure Camp (ポケモンアドベンチャーキャンプ). It's currently unknown whether or not this is for a game, merchandise or some sort of real life event but it's worthy of note, but the trademark does list games and card games as a possibility. We'll bring more as it comes

Until Next Time, See Ya

Friday: Pok�mon Black & White - International WiFi Tournament

10-02-2012 07:27 GMT / 02:27 EST by Serebii

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Black & White - International WiFi Tournament

The official Japanese site has revealed details of their third WiFi tournament, and the first completely international one. This tournament, the 2012 International Challenge, is the first Global Link WiFi Tournament to be accessible to every user in the world. Registration opens up for this tournament at 00:00 March 15th 2012 JST(15:00 March 14th UTC) and ends at 23:59 March 21st 2012 JST(14:59 March 21st UTC) with the tournament opening up straight after at 00:00 March 22nd JST (15:00 March 21st JST) and ending on 23:59 March 26th 2012 JST (14:59 March 26th UTC). This WiFi tournament has the same rules as the last one, only banning the Pok�mon banned from Random Matchup and running in Doubles and is registered in the Global Battle Union with the team in your Battle Box. There are to be 50,000 spaces in this tournament with 25,000 allocated to Japan
In addition to this, the Japan Cup - 2012 Spring WiFi tournament will also run in March, exclusive to Japanese players, which is used to determine qualification for the World Championship this year. We'll notify you of all the start points of these tournaments

Until Next Time, See Ya

Thursday: Pok�mon Black & White - Reshiram/Zekrom Event

09-02-2012 18:57 GMT / 13:57 EST by Serebii

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Black & White - Reshiram/Zekrom Event

In the Netherlands, on February 18th, various V&D stores across the regions will be giving away a special download. This download provides a special Level 100 Reshiram or Zekrom for your games. If you have Pok�mon Black, you get Zekrom while if you have Pok�mon White, you'll get Reshiram. These Pok�mon are to be Level 100 which indicates that this is an international occurance of the Movie Event Reshiram & Zekrom that came in July last year in Japan which had the special moves of Mist & Haze respectively. It's currently unknown if these will make it to the rest of Europe or America, but is likely that they will. We'll bring more as it comes

Until Next Time, See Ya

Wednesday: Pok�mon Stadium + Episode Titles

08-02-2012 12:46 GMT / 07:46 EST by Serebii

If you have any site ideas during the slow news period, let me know
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: 13:48 GMT
Edit @ 13:48; Japanese Episode Titles

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Stadium

During the rather slow news period, we have been upgrading various parts of the site, and now that is starting to include classic side series games. After completing a section on the Japanese only Pok�mon Stadium a few weeks ago, I decided to continue on and cover the rest of the Stadium games, with the first international release being covered this time. As such, I have compiled a section detailing every aspect of this game from the various cups to the mini-games. The rest of the games will receive upgrades such as this in the coming months.

In The Anim� Department

Japanese Episode Titles

A new pair of episode titles have been revealed by Newtype. The first episode features Ash challenging the Mistralton City Gym Leader Skyla to a battle. Ash uses Tranquill while Skyla uses Unfezant. The second has Ash & co. meet with Stephan and participate in a Bell of Wishes Festival. They are due to air on March 1st and March 8th respectively

Episode 729: Mistralton Gym! VS Skyla Decisive Aerial Battle!!
Episode 730: Obstacle Breakthrough! Climb The Tower of the Sky!!

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Tuesday: Pok�mon Black & White Wi-Fi Mewtwo

07-02-2012 22:52 GMT / 17:52 EST by Serebii

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Black & White - Mewtwo WiFi Event Confusion

After the revelation of the end date of the WiFi Mewtwo Event for Pok�mon Black & White yesterday, we have received another bit of information which contradicts it. While press releases and the Nintendo Zone have given the date of February 26th, the official site posted today stating that the event is set to end of March 6th, the 1st anniversary of Pok�mon Black & White. It's currently unknown which date is correct but as soon as it's known, it'll be posted here

Until Next Time, See Ya

Monday: Pok�mon Black & White Wi-Fi Mewtwo End-Date

06-02-2012 11:07 GMT / 06:07 EST by Serebii

This time next week, we'll likely have the CoroCoro news from the movie and more Nobunaga's Ambition information. If you have any site ideas during the slow news period, let me know
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: 11:07 GMT

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Black & White - Mewtwo WiFi Event Revealed

Following the reveal of the Mewtwo WiFi event over a week ago, we now have the details on the end-date. This WiFi Event, which begins on Sunday February 12th is due to end just two weeks later on February 26th. This event is accessible by all English language games. This Mewtwo is special in that it knows moves it should learn at a later point and one it doesn't naturally learn: Psystrike, Shadow Ball, Aura Sphere and Electro Ball. The Event Database has been updated with these new details

Until Next Time, See Ya

Sunday: Pok�mon of the Week

05-02-2012 14:10 GMT / 09:10 EST by Serebii

In The Pok�mon of the Week Department

Who's That Pok�mon

Today marks the fifty-sixth 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. It continuously sheds and grows. The tip of its head is prized as a treasure because of its beauty. A town in Hoenn is built upon these Pok�mon. So here it is, the fifty-seventh featured Pok�mon, Corsola.

Until Next Time, See Ya

Saturday: Dub Episode Title

04-02-2012 08:22 GMT / 03:22 EST by Serebii

This update may be ammended throughout the day. If you have any site ideas during the slow news period, let me know
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: 08:22 GMT

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 first episode of Black & White: Rival Destinies and the 710th episode total. This episode features Ash & Co. meeting with Bianca as she challenges the Nimbasa Gym. However, her father appears and demands that she returns home. This episode is to be called Enter Elesa, Electrifying Gym Leader! and is scheduled to air on the 18th of February. Click the picture for synopsis and episode pictures and we'll report on the title they actually use as soon as possible;

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 second episode of Black & White: Rival Destinies and the 711th episode total. This episode features Ashchallenging Elesa in the Nimbasa City gym. This episode is to be called Battle-Dazzling the Nimbasa Gym! and is scheduled to air on the 25th of February. Click the picture for synopsis and episode pictures and we'll report on the title they actually use as soon as possible;

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 third episode of Black & White: Rival Destinies and the 712th episode total. This episode features Ash & Co. traveling through Nimbasa City, doing various sightseeing events, including battling the Subway Bosses. This episode is to be called Lost at the Stamp Rally! and is scheduled to air on the 3rd of March. 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

Friday: Australian Movie Release + TCG News

03-02-2012 09:01 GMT / 04:01 EST by Serebii

Be sure to check yesterday's update. This update will be ammended throughout the day. If you have any site ideas during the slow news period, let me know
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: 09:01 GMT

In The TCG Department

Pok�mon Dragon Blade & Dragon Blast

The official site has officially announced the release of the next set in Japan. This set, due for release in Japan on March 16th, is split into two sets; Dragon Blade & Dragon Blast, and focuses upon the Dragon-type Pok�mon and the areas of N's Castle and the Pok�mon League. It continues on with the new Dragon-types introduced last week in the Dragon Selection set and features a variety of cards including Hydreigon, Garchomp & Altaria. In addition to the set, two special half-decks are to be released with their own cards in a similar manner to sets released in the past. We'll post full listings and translations when the set comes out.

In The Anim� Department

Pok�mon The Movie: White - Victini & Zekrom in Australia | Black - Victini & Reshiram in America

For those of you in Australia and New Zealand, the new movie, White - Victini & Zekrom, is to be in the Hoyts cinemas across the country on the weekend of February 18th & February 19th only. This movie was previously shown in cinemas in America during another special promotion so be sure to go see it before the DVDs come out
In addition to that, its counterpart, Black: Victini & Reshiram is due to air in the USA on Cartoon Network this Saturday at 10am

Until Next Time, See Ya

Thursday: Episode Pictures + Character Biography

02-02-2012 10:22 GMT / 05:22 EST by Serebii

Double Battle! Pikachu & Krokorok VS Scolipede & Seismitoad!!

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. deciding to help a kid who needs some Pok�mon to battle his friends with. 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 Anim� Department

Pok�mon Black & White - Character Biographies

With the new episode that just aired in Japan, I have been able to update Ash's biography with a brand new Pok�mon that was obtained within the episode. This Pok�mon was recently teased within the ending but Ash now has it. Be warned though as these biographies contain spoilers. Click the respective picture to go to the page

Until Next Time, See Ya

Wednesday: Pok�mon Black & White: Arceus Download + Klink C-Gear Skin + Next Destinies

01-02-2012 08:22 GMT / 03:22 EST by Serebii

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Black & White

For those of you with the international games, the special Arceus download on the Pok�mon Global Link is to begin at 13:00 local time today. This Arceus is given away after Arceus won the Vote to Befriend a Pok�mon poll back in November. It is Level 100 with no Hidden Ability or special moves. The password to access Arceus has yet to be given but will be posted at some point during today. This event runs until the 1st of May 2012 so you have plenty time to download
Edit: The password is ARCEUSVOTE

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Black & White - Klink C-Gear

For those of you with the Japanese games, a new C-Gear has been released. This C-Gear is unlocked automatically without password. This C-Gear skin, based on Klink will run from today until March 27th 2012 so you'll have plenty of time to get it. The International release for this C-Gear is not yet known but will be posted as soon as we know

In The TCG Department

Pok�mon Black & White - Next Destinies

The latest set based upon the games; Pok�mon Black & White is to be released next week and SkittyOnWailord has kindle scanned his collection from the pre-release this past weekend. Not all cards have images yet, but we'll add them as soon as we can. This set features a variety of cards from the Japanese Hail Blizzard & Psycho Drive sets in Japan. As such, I have added them to the database. I have updated the CardDex with the cards from these sets. Click the image to go to our Black & White: Next Destinies page

Until Next Time, See Ya