July 2009 News

Friday: Pok�mon Special Character Biography Update

31-07-2009- 14:29 BST / 09:29 EDT by Serebii

CoroCoro may come earlier than usual next month so it could just be a matter of a week before we get new information. Since Heart Gold & Soul Silver has been announced, the Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have been booming with discussion & trade respectively so be sure to visit them.

In The Manga Department

Pok�mon Special - Character Biographies

Coronis has kindly sent in some updates to the character biographies of the main characters in the Diamond & Pearl as well as Platinum Sagas of the Pok�mon Special manga. The characters in question are Pearl and Lady Platinum Berlitz and the updates include new Pok�mon in their teams as well as new information about their other Pok�mon. Click the picture to go to the character biography index and select them from there.

Until Next Time, See Ya

Thursday: Darkrai WiFi Event Confirmed & Dungeon Sky Release Date

30-07-2009- 07:34 BST / 02:34 EDT by Serebii

Still a slow news time. Since Heart Gold & Soul Silver has been announced, the Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have been booming with discussion & trade respectively so be sure to visit them.
Edit @ 20:41: Dungeon: Explorers of Sky North American Date Revealed

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Platinum - Member Card Event

Late last night, the official site has confirmed the US WiFi event dates for the Member Card. This item is only downloadable through Mystery Gift over WiFi in Pok�mon Platinum and will give you access to the Canalave City Inn. Once there, you will fall asleep and wake up on New Moon Island with a Level 50 Darkrai to capture. This event is scheduled to run from August 3rd to September 13th. The European Dates are likely to be revealed shortly and be around a similar time

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Mystery Dungeon - Explorers of Sky Release Date

Nintendo has just issued a press release detailling the release date of the upcoming Pok�mon Mystery Dungeon game; Explorers of Sky. This game is the third version of the previous games Explorers of Time & Darkness and features a variety of new features including Special Episodes to give you backstory and added gameplay elements including Spinda's Caf�, Shaymin's Village and a host of new dungeons. The game is set to be released in North America is October 12th 2009. Click the picture to go to our section, completed during the game's Japanese release

Until Next Time, See Ya

Wednesday: Dub Episode Title

29-07-2009- 11:06 BST / 06:06 EDT by Serebii

Thank you all for your birthday wishes. I had a great day. Expect Dungeon Wii stuff next week and more Heart Gold & Soul Silver Stuff a week after that. Since Heart Gold & Soul Silver has been announced, the Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have been booming with discussion & trade respectively so be sure to visit them.

In The Anime Department

Dub Episode Title

Once again, the Cartoon Network TV schedule revealed a new dub episode title. This is the episode title for the fourteenth episode of this season and the 586th episode total. This episode features Ash & Co. enterring another Pok�Ringer Contest. However, in this one, Ash soon discovers his rival Paul is entering it with his Honchkrow. The battle to win the contest is going to be fierce. This episode is to be called Pursuing a Lofty Goal! and is scheduled to air on the 8th of August. Click the picture for synopsis and episode pictures;

Until Next Time, See Ya

Monday: Pok�mon Battrio Section

27-07-2009- 09:24 BST / 04:24 EDT by Serebii

I will not be updating tomorrow (Tuesday) due to it being my birthday and as such, I will be nowhere near a computer. Since Heart Gold & Soul Silver has been announced, the Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have been booming with discussion & trade respectively so be sure to visit them.

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Battrio

Pok�mon Battrio is an arcade game released in Japan in 2007. Other than when it was first announced, we have barely touched upon it as it seemed to be forgotten by almost all. Occassionally, I got e-mails regarding it and so a few weeks ago, I decided I would create a section based upon it. With thanks to Zynm for assisting in translations, this section gives the basic mechanics of the gameplay, which features a 3 on 3 Pok�mon Battle, to show the uniqueness of this game as well as the details of the collectable disks utilised for the game. It also contains a comprehensive BattrioDex, which shows all the Pok�mon whom have been released as part of Battrio. In addition to that, we have complete set listings of all nine of the released sets as well as promotional sets. Like our recent TCG section, this section will be updated whenever a new set is revealed. Click the picture to go to the inde xpage

Until Next Time, See Ya

Sunday: Pok�mon of the Week

26-07-2009- 10:20 BST / 05:20 EDT by Serebii

Started going into a slow news period again. However, in a week and a half, the new Dungeon games come out on WiiWare in Japan and we shall have our usual coverage of it shortly thereafter. Since Heart Gold & Soul Silver has been announced, the Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have been booming with discussion & trade respectively so be sure to visit them.

In The Pok�mon of the Week Department

Who's That Pok�mon

Once again going into the 4th Generation Competitive Battling strategies, we are covering our one-hundred & twenty-fourth Pok�mon. Today, we conclude our usual 3 week movie tie-in and cover a Pok�mon introduced in the first generation. Chosen in relation to the Notched-Ear Pichu & Pikachu Coloured Pichu, this Pok�mon is the fully evolved form of the franchise mascot. It can loose 100,000-volt bursts of electricity, instantly downing foes several times its size. It can search for electricity by planting its tail in the ground So here it is, the one hundred & twenty-fourth featured Pok�mon, Raichu

Until Next Time, See Ya

Friday: Episode Pictures & Titles & New TCG Set

24-07-2009- 12:25 BST / 07:25 EDT by Serebii

I may be adding a new section to the site over the next couple of days. I will also ammend this update with episode pictures as soon as they are done. Since Heart Gold & Soul Silver has been announced, the Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have been booming with discussion & trade respectively so be sure to visit them.
Edit @ 19:40; Episode Pictures have been added. I apologise for the delay.
Edit @ 20:25; New Japanese Card Set

Mt. Coronet Ruins! Team Galactic Conspiracy!!

In The Anim� Department

Episode Pictures

As usual, I have done pictures from the episode that aired in Japan yesterday. This episode features Ash & Co. help a Shellos return back to its family. However, on the way, they fall into a cave in Mt. Coronet where Saturn and Charon are searching for some ruins to further their plans. The Anim�dex has also been updated with the contents of this episode. Click the picture to go to the gallery but be warned however as they contain spoilers;

In The Anim� Department

New Japanese Episode Titles

Another two new Japanese Episode titles have been revealed for upcoming episodes of the Anim� in Japan. The episode are scheduled to air in Japan on August 27th and September 3rd respectively. These episodes include the introduction of the first Frontier Brain of Sinnoh; Palmer and features a battle featuring Palmer's Rhyperior;
Episode 608: Natu, Xatu...Mysterious Forest!
Episode 609: Tower Tycoon! That Man, Palmer!

In The TCG Department

New Japanese Set Announced

Thanks to BigWeb TV, we have the first details on the next Japanese set. This set strays away from the Diamond, Pearl & Platinum style & Pok�mon utilised within the past dozen sets and is now based upon HeartGold & SoulSilver and is named Pok�mon Card Game LEGEND.
As such, like the original DP set in Japan, it will be split up into a HeartGold Collection & SoulSilver Collection featuring Pok�mon associated with those games as well as giving Booster Packs from both sets. This card set is due for release in Japan on October 9th. We'll bring more as and when it comes.

Until Next Time, See Ya

Wednesday: Pok�mon Scramble Passwords & Card Pictures

22-07-2009- 16:16 BST / 11:16 EDT by Serebii

Several of you have been asking me about our movie guide. Unfortunately, our guide writer has had a delay in seeing the movie but he will write it up as soon as he gets to see it so do not worry, it will be soon. Since Heart Gold & Soul Silver has been announced, the Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have been booming with discussion & trade respectively so be sure to visit them.

In The Games Department

More Melee! Pok�mon Scramble! Passwords

More passwords for new Pok�mon toys in the Japanese version of the WiiWare game; Pok�mon Scramble have been revealed through a variety of japanese publications as well as the weekly release from Pok�mon Sunday. Although I update it every week with the Pok�mon Sunday codes, I have decided that these extra codes are worth noting within this update. Click the picture to go to the page

In The TCG Department

Newer 2009 Movie Premiere Pack Scans

With special thanks to Tokoyami for providing these scans for us, we now have crystal clear scans of the recently released 2009 Movie Premiere Pack. This set features many of the Pok�mon shown in the recent movie; Arceus - Towards Conquering Space-Time and are almost all Pok�mon M cards. It is unlikely that these cards will make it outside of Japan so it should be worth a look. Click the picture to go to the section

Until Next Time, See Ya

Monday: UK Regigigas Event

20-07-2009- 22:53 BST / 17:53 EDT by Serebii

Working on several new things for the site, you should see one of them fairly soon. Since Heart Gold & Soul Silver has been announced, the Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have been booming with discussion & trade respectively so be sure to visit them.

In The Games Department

UK Regigigas Event Revealed

Nintendo has today revealed that the special Regigigas, previously given in Japan and America, that has the ability to unlock the areas where Regirock, Regice & Registeel dwell in Pok�mon Platinum, will be given away at the special Pok�mon Village Fete dotted around various areas of the UK this summer. The locations are as follows;

Sunderland Air Show, Seaburn and Roker Seafront (25th - 26th July)
Nottingham River Festival, Victoria Embankment (31st July - 2nd August)
Bristol Balloon Fiesta, Ashton court (6th - 9th August)
Eastbourne Airshow, Eastbourne Sea Front (13th - 16th August)
Weymouth Carnival, Runs from Lodmoor to the Pavillion (18th - 19th August)
Liverpool One Shopping Centre, 5 Wall Street, Liverpool, L1 8JQ (22nd - 24th August)
Braehead Shopping Centre, Kings Inch Road, Glasgow, G51 4BN (28th - 31st August)
Westfield Shopping Centre, Derby, DE1 2PQ (3rd - 7th September)

Click the picture for further details on what this Regigigas unlocks. It is currently unknown if there will be any further widespread release of this Regigigas

Until Next Time, See Ya

Sunday: Pok�mon of the Week

19-07-2009- 10:56 BST / 05:56 EDT by Serebii

We're just waiting out our movie guide writer, so please be patient. I have also recently been fixing the bugs people have noticed on the site so if you see one, don't hesitate to let me know. Since Heart Gold & Soul Silver has been announced, the Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have been booming with discussion & trade respectively so be sure to visit them.

In The Pok�mon of the Week Department

Who's That Pok�mon

Once again going into the 4th Generation Competitive Battling strategies, we are covering our one-hundred & twenty-third Pok�mon. Today, we continue our usual 3 week movie tie-in and cover the final Pok�mon in the current National Pok�dex. In the upcoming movie, this Pok�mon is the main Pok�mon and attacks the land of Michina following Damos' betrayal. By attaching Plates to it, Arceus is the only Pok�mon that can be of all 17 types and the only Pok�mon that can be pure Flying-type. In legends, it is said this Pok�mon created the universe with its 1000 arms. So here it is, the one hundred & twenty-third featured Pok�mon, Arceus

Until Next Time, See Ya

Saturday: Episode Title

18-07-2009- 17:23 BST / 12:23 EDT by Serebii

We should have our 12th Movie Guide posted this weekend, so be sure to keep checking back. Since Heart Gold & Soul Silver has been announced, the Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have been booming swith discussion & trade respectively so be sure to visit them.

In The Anim� Department

New Japanese Episode Title

Another new Japanese Episode title has been revealed for an upcoming episode of the Anim� in Japan. This episode is scheduled to air on the 20th of August and is to feature the Twinleaf Festival where Professor Oak is running a Pok�mon Course. However, Team Rocket soon turn up, with James posing as Professor Oak once again;
Episode 607: Rescue Professor Oak! Politoed VS Croagunk!!

Until Next Time, See Ya

Thursday: HGSS & Dungeon WiiWare Sections, WiFi Event Reminders & Episode Title

16-07-2009- 09:34 BST / 04:34 EDT by Serebii

This update is truely one of the largest in a while. If all goes well, we shall have our 12th Movie Guide this weekend. Since Heart Gold & Soul Silver has been announced, the Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have been booming swith discussion & trade respectively so be sure to visit them.

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Heart Gold & Soul Silver

Based upon the new information obtained through CoroCoro and the official releases this past week, I have created and updated a variety of pages within the Pok�mon Heart Gold & Pok�mon Soul Silver section. Firstly, I have updated the Arceus Event & Notched-Ear Pichu Event pages with further details revealed. I have also updated the Pok�Walk page with even more details regarding the handy unit that comes packaged free with the games. As for the new information, I have created a detailed Pok�thlon page which contains details about each of the announced Pok�thlon events including how you play them. Next is a preliminary page detailling the facts of the Legendary Pok�mon. Finally, I have created a page detailling the new aspects of the Pok�Gear. Click the respective link to go to the respective page or click the picture to go to the index page and navigate from there

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Mystery Dungeon - Blazing, Stormy & Light Adventure Squads

In the same manner of the Heart Gold & Soul Silver updates, I have created several pages based upon the information we obtained about the upcoming WiiWare Pok�mon Mystery Dungeon games. First is a page about the Starter & Partner Pok�mon, giving full details about the Pok�mon obtained within each of the games. Second, I have created a page about the various hub-areas; Pok�mon Village, Pok�mon Beach & Pok�mon Garden and all the stalls and areas within them. Finally, I have created a small page detailling the intricacies of the new Pok�mon Tower game mechanic. Click the respective link to go to the page or click the picture to the right to go to the main index page

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Diamond, Pearl & Platinum - NintendoZone Jirachi Reminder

For those of you with the Japanese Pok�mon Diamond, Pearl or Platinum games, this reminder is to let you know that tomorrow, July 17th 2009, will be the last day to download the special Jirachi onto your games. This Jirachi is special in that it is level 5 and knows the special, previously Dragon-Pok�mon only, move; Draco Meteor. It also is set to unlock a special area in the Pok�Walk feature when transferred over to Heart Gold or Soul Silver. Be sure to get it while you still can

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Platinum - Secret Key Reminder

For those of you in Europe, Australia & America, this update is to remind you that the Secret Key WiFi Event is scheduled to end this Sunday, July 19th 2009. This ends the first run of the Secret Key in Europe and Australia and the second run of it for America. This item gives you access to a new room in Eterna City's Galactic Building which contains five different items. These items, when interacted with, allow you to change between Rotom's forms. So as such, be sure to get it while you still can as this may be the last chance you have

In The Anim� Department

New Japanese Episode Title

A new Japanese Episode title has been revealed for an upcoming episode of the Anim� in Japan. This episode is scheduled to air on the 13th of August. This episode feature's Dawn's next Pok�mon Contest where she finds out that her competitor is actually her mother; Johanna;
Episode 606: Dawn VS Mom! Showdown Between Parent & Child!!

Until Next Time, See Ya

Wednesday: HGSS & Dungeon Blazing, Stormy & Light Pictures

15-07-2009- 09:41 BST / 04:41 EDT by Serebii

This is likely to be it for game news until next month, however over the next couple of days, I will create HGSS pages based upon the new info revealed this month. The Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have both been booming since Platinum's release so be sure to visit them.
Edit @ 10:33; More Dungeon Details added

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Heart Gold & Soul Silver

The official site has update with clearer pictures from CoroCoro. These pictures are mostly of those we posted a few days ago, but there are some new additions. Click the picture to go to the page. More details & pictures will be added as we get them

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Mystery Dungeon 3 Details

The official site has revealed the first pictures from the upcoming Pok�mon Mystery Dungeon games from yesterday. These pictures are all labelled with what game they are from as the aesthetics of the area and the Pok�mon within the game are dependant upon the version. It also shows the models that they use are based upon the Pok�mon Ranch & Pok�mon Scramble ones. It also seems that you can use the same save data across the three games to use multiple different Pok�mon and you can have up to four saves on the game. It also reveals that the choices of the Pok�mon at the start of each game are as follows;
Blazing Adventure Squad: Charmander, Cyndaquil, Torchic, Chimchar, Vulpix, Growlithe, Eevee, Teddiursa, Buneary
Stormy Adventure Squad: Squirtle, Totodile, Mudkip, Piplup, Wooper, Azurill, Phanpy, Riolu & Wynaut
Light Adventure Squad: Pichu, Pikachu, Shinx, Pachirisu, Elekid, Mareep, Psyduck, Togepi & Meowth
It also shows the Pok�mon Tower feature mentioned yesterday has your Pok�mon party tower on top of eachother and they all use attacks simultaneously. It also shows Wild Pok�mon can evolve inside the dungeons.
You can also use your DS to connect to the Wii and control your Pok�mon. The WiiConnect24 feature will also provide downloadable missions. Click the picture to go to the page. More details & pictures will be added as we get them

Until Next Time, See Ya

Tuesday: Dungeon Blazing, Stormy & Light Details

14-07-2009- 14:59 BST / 09:59 EDT by Serebii

We should have clearer HGSS pictures later this week. The Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have both been booming since Platinum's release so be sure to visit them.

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Mystery Dungeon 3 Details

A new scan from CoroCoro has revealed further details on the upcoming Dungeon games; Pok�mon Mystery Dungeon:Keep Going! Blazing Adventure Squad, Pok�mon Mystery Dungeon: Let's Go! Stormy Adventure Squad! & Pok�mon Mystery Dungeon: Go For It! Light Adventure Squad. These games are confirmed to be released over the WiiWare service. The Japanese release date has been revealed as August 4th 2009 and they will cost 1,200 Wii Points each. These games, like the past ones, will feature the same story but different Pok�mon.
Some further details have been revealed of this as well;
These games, as expected, are based on the story & legend of the Pok�mon Arceus.
The dungeons and characters are modelled in 3D
There is a new feature called the Pok�mon Tower where 4 moves are used consecutively. Further details are not known
There is a new facility called the Gastrodon Judgment House where the Treasure Chests you find are judged.
As expected, Blazing Adventure Squad will focus on Fire types, Stormy Adventure Squad on Water types and Light Adventure Squad on Electric types
We'll bring you more on these games, including clear screens as they comes

Until Next Time, See Ya

Monday: Heart Gold & Soul Silver Stuff & Episode Pictures

13-07-2009- 07:50 BST / 02:50 EDT by Serebii

I apologise for the delay, it was out of our control and should hopefully not occur again. If any more HGSS stuff comes, I shall ammend this update. The Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have both been booming since Platinum's release so be sure to visit them.
Edit @ 09:10: More HGSS Stuff
Edit @ 13:19; Another bit we missed added regarding the Notched-Ear Pichu
Edit @ 13:54; Added Clearer pictures from 2ch

In The Games Department

Heart Gold & Soul Silver

The Final Scans from CoroCoro this month have arrived and show the various things added on Friday are true barring the Latios/Latias/Mewtwo stuff. It confirms that the legendary Beasts (Entei, Raikou & Suicune) are to be at Level 40 when they roam.
It also contains more details on Pok�thlon, showing another two Pok�thlon events, both of which the Pok�mon Sunday Program didn't include. It appears that you'll have your three Pok�mon across from another three Pok�mon. This is essentially a Snowball Fight called Shooting Snow. Another Pok�thlon mode is called Ring Out Fight where your 3 Pok�mon have to knock the other three Pok�mon out.
CoroCoro also reconfirms the appearance of the Pok�Gear within the game, appearing in the Menu as usual. It contains the same features as before specifically the Phone, Map, Radio & now the Itemfinder. It also shows the capturing of Pok�mon on Pok�Walk.
CoroCoro has also confirmed that the special Notched-Ear Pichu that you obtain using the Pikachu Coloured Pichu given away at the 12th movie is unable to be traded and it cannot evolve. It also seems that you can also register two key items in this game and they are accessible via the Touch Screen. I've added a variety of pictures to the picture page and will continue adding as more comes. Expect higher quality pictures as soon as possible

In The Anim� Department

Episode Pictures

As usual, I have done pictures from the episode that aired in Japan on Thursday. This episode features Ash & Co. enter a Pok�mon Hustle challenge. However, this challenge turns out to be a trap by Team Rocket. The trap then goes sideways when Team Rocket themselves get stolen from. The Anim�dex has also been updated with the 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

Sunday: Pok�mon Heart Gold & Soul Silver Pok�thlon Clarification & Pok�mon of the Week

12-07-2009- 09:08 BST / 04:08 EDT by Serebii

If any more HGSS details come, I shall ammend it to this update. The Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have both been booming since Platinum's release so be sure to visit them.

In The Games Department

Pok�thlon Clarification

A few bits I missed last night in my haste, but Pok�mon Sunday clarified a few further Pok�thlon details with thanks to forum member yaminokame for the clarification. Firstly, your Pok�mon are rated based upon several bits of criterea including Speed, Stamina, Power & Jump. Secondly, two of the Pok�thlon events are known. First is Dash Hurdles which runs like a standard sprint. Your three Pok�mon are all controlled by you and you have to tap the Pok�mon to make them jump in time, allowing for them to continue. The quicker you do it in, the better your Pok�mon score. Secondly is the Bound Field. This one features your Pok�mon on a trampoline. There are numerous gold targets on the top screen and you have to make the Pok�mon jump up to hit the targets. Further Pok�thlon details are not yet known.

In The Pok�mon of the Week Department

Who's That Pok�mon

Once again going into the 4th Generation Competitive Battling strategies, we are covering our one-hundred & twenty-second Pok�mon. Today, we begin our usual 3 week movie tie-in and cover a Pok�mon introduced in the 4th generation. In the upcoming movie, this Pok�mon is owned by the main antagonist; Gishin. Its body is made of rugged steel. However, it is partially melted in spots because of its own heat. So here it is, the one hundred & twenty-second featured Pok�mon, Heatran

Until Next Time, See Ya

Saturday: Pok�mon Heart Gold & Soul Silver Details & Battle Tour

11-07-2009- 15:12 BST / 10:12 EDT by Serebii

There has been a delay with the episode pictures. I truely apologise for this and they'll be up as soon as possible. Also, more CoroCoro details are expected over the next couple of days, and if any come today, this update shall be ammended. In addition to that, Pok�mon Sunday is set to show some new footage tonight and so this update will be updated with that so check back then too. The Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have both been booming since Platinum's release so be sure to visit them.
Edit @ 12-07-2009 - 00:26 BST - Details from Pok�mon Sunday

In The Games Department

Details from Pok�mon Sunday

Pok�mon Sunday has just aired and has revealed a variety of new information tidbits. First is in regards to the alternate coloured Gyarados, the Red Gyarados. As CoroCoro revealed yesterday, the Red Gyarados remains at the Lake of Rage and is at level 30. It also confirmed that when Surfing, you appear with the icon of standard Surfing like DPt. Secondly, the Pok�mon Sunday show revealed more details of the Pok�athlon features. The minigames that use the Touch Screen. There is a special building which houses these . Click the picture to go to the picture page for screencaps from today's episode

In The Games Department

Battle Tour Demo

The Battle Tour in Japan has begun today and features a demo for Pok�mon Heart Gold & Soul Silver. According to a Japanese Blog of someone who wentLike previous Festa & Battle Tower demos, it features gameplay in a small route. In this case, Route 37. You have to fight a couple of trainers in this route and you have a choice of two teams to use; Chikorita, Snorlax & Pikachu or Cyndaquil, Lapras & Pikachu. There appear to be no further details, but further confirmation of remixed music from Gold & Silver. The demo is available at each Battle Tour event until September 6th. We'll bring you more Heart Gold & Soul Silver news as it comes

Until Next Time, See Ya

Friday: Pok�mon Heart Gold & Soul Silver Details

10-07-2009- 11:42 BST / 06:42 EDT by Serebii

Episode Pictures will be added later today/tomorrow. The Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have both been booming since Platinum's release so be sure to visit them.

In The Games Department

CoroCoro Details

The first details from this month's CoroCoro have been revealed. Going by posts on 2ch, we have received the following details, which aren't all confirmed yet;

Eusine from Crystal appears in the story based on the Legendary Beasts in a similar manner to Crystal
The Level 1 Dialga, Palkia & Giratina know Metal Burst, Hydro Pump & Shadow Sneak respectively
There are 9 new touch-screen based mini-games
It is also said that Latios, Latias & Mewtwo are available within the game - Unconfirmed
Confirmation of Lugia & Ho-Oh at Level 45
Confirmation of Red Gyarados returning at Level 30

I'll update this update with more news as it comes

Until Next Time, See Ya

Wednesday: Advent of Arceus Translations & New DPt-P Promotional Cards

08-07-2009- 13:39 BST / 08:39 EDT by Serebii

Three days and three card updates, we are going all-out with this section. The Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have both been booming since Platinum's release so be sure to visit them.

Serebii.net Card Section - Advent of Arceus!

In The Card Department

Card Translations & Details

Continuing on from the update on Monday with the Advent of Arceus cards, I have finished translations on all the cards in the set and its two half decks. This set introduces Arceus into the card game and features a variety of Arceus cards. In addition to this, a further four DPt Promo Cards have been revealed and have been translated. The Cardex has been updated with these cards as well. Click the picture to go to the section

Until Next Time, See Ya

Tuesday: Two Promo Sets & An Episode Title

07-07-2009- 19:16 BST / 14:16 EDT by Serebii

For those of you who are constantly wondering, the next bit of Heart Gold or Soul Silver news will be revealed by Saturday at the very latest when Pok�mon Sunday airs. I am also working on a small but cool new section for the site. It should be done in a couple of weeks. The Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have both been booming since Platinum's release so be sure to visit them.

In The Card Department

Two Japanese Promotional Sets

With thanks to Tokoyami & Maverick Nate, we have been able to compile sections for two more Japanese Promotional sets. Specifically the McDonald's Promotional Cards and the (P) Promos released during the e-Reader phase of the card game in Japan. Most of these cards never made the transition to the american game. The Cardex has been updated with these cards as well. Click the picture to go to the Japanese Promo section

In The Anim� Department

New Japanese Episode Title

A new Japanese Episode title has been revealed for an upcoming episode of the Anim� in Japan. This episode is scheduled to air on the 6th of August. No further details are currently known about this episode but more is expected soon;
Episode 605: Marill, Piplup & Elekid!

Until Next Time, See Ya

Monday: Advent of Arceus Details

06-07-2009- 16:57 BST / 11:57 EDT by Serebii

We'll have our own movie summary when the movie is released. We also expect new Heart Gold & Soul Silver news next week. Be sure to check our massive Trading Card Section which has been well received. The Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have both been booming since Platinum's release so be sure to visit them.

In The Card Department

Advent of Arceus Cards

As what has come to be usual, Toho have revealed the cards on the upcoming Advent of Arceus set and the two half-decks that go with it. This set features 90 cards with 17 unique cards in each half deck. This set continues the alternate coloured Pok�mon and several Galactic Pok�mon. Translations are being done as I write this and will be added as the evening goes on, and we'll have full pictures as soon as possible. The Cardex has been updated with these cards as well. Click the picture to go to the section

Until Next Time, See Ya

Sunday: 13th Movie News & Pok�mon of the Week

05-07-2009- 09:54 BST / 04:54 EDT by Serebii

In The Anim� Department

13th Movie News?

According to a Japanese Blog, a special preview screening of the 12th movie was shown today. This showing, like all previous movies, included a preview of the next movie at the end of it. According to the blog, the next movie is said to focus om Ho-Oh & Lugia. If true, this means it will be the first movie to properly feature Ho-Oh and the second to feature Lugia and will be out in the Summer of 2010. We'll bring you more on this, and hopefully confirmation, as and when it comes

In The Pok�mon of the Week Department

Who's That Pok�mon

Once again going into the 4th Generation Competitive Battling strategies, we are covering our one-hundred & twenty-first Pok�mon. Today, we're covering one of the Pok�mon introduced in the third generation. This Pok�mon is a massive Steel & Rock Pok�mon and has a substantial attack stat. While seeking iron for food, it digs tunnels by breaking through bedrock with its steel horns. It is surprisingly protective of its environment.. So here it is, the one hundred & twenty-firstfeatured Pok�mon, Aggron

Until Next Time, See Ya

Saturday: Episode Pictures & Titles

04-07-2009- 09:30 BST / 04:30 EDT by Serebii

I'm sorry about the delay with the pictures, it was unavoidable. Be sure to check our massive Trading Card Section which has been well received. The Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have both been booming since Platinum's release so be sure to visit them.

In The Anim� Department

Episode Pictures

As usual, I have done pictures from the episode that aired in Japan on Thursday. This episode features Dawn training for the next Pok�mon Contest. However, while training, she gets lost with her Mamoswine. They soon discover a Pok�mon in the forest is causing problems. The Anim�dex has also been updated with the contents of this episode. Click the picture to go to the gallery but be warned however as they contain spoilers;

In The Anime Department

Dub Episode Title

Once again, the MSN TV schedule revealed a new dub episode title. This is the episode title for the twelfth episode of this season and the 584th episode total. This episode features Ash & Co. get attacked by a Froslass whom ends up kidnapping Piplup. However, Froslass has an alterior motive to the kidnapping and needs the gang's help. This episode is to be called The Drifting Snorunt and is scheduled to air on the 25th of July. Click the picture for synopsis and episode pictures;

A second dub title was also revealed by the MSN TV schedule. This is the episode title for the thirteenth episode of this season and the 585th episode total. This episode features Team Rocket meeting up with an old aquaintance whom has changed his life around after quitting Team Rocket. Seeing this, Jessie, James & Meowth start reconsidering their career path. This episode is to be called Noodles: Roamin' Off and is scheduled to air on the 1st of August. Click the picture for synopsis and episode pictures;

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Friday: Heart Gold & Soul Silver

03-07-2009- 16:30 BST / 11:30 EDT by Serebii

Expect episode pictures later today or tomorrow. Be sure to check our massive Trading Card Section which has been well received. The Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have both been booming since Platinum's release so be sure to visit them.

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Heart Gold & Soul Silver

The official site has just updated with some new footage of the upcoming Heart Gold & Soul Silver from the trailer being shown around Japan. This footage does not bring much new but does show us a variety of areas including inside gyms and the fact that the Pok�mon that follow you can easily use HM moves. As such, I have included screencaps of the trailer into the pre-release page. Click the picture to go to the page

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Wednesday: Another Dub Episode Title

01-07-2009- 10:56 BST / 05:56 EDT by Serebii

Expect more Pok�mon Heart Gold & Soul Silver information within the next two weeks. I have also got a few new things to work upon which should be seen this month too. Be sure to check our massive Trading Card Section which has been well received. The Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have both been booming since Platinum's release so be sure to visit them.

In The Anime Department

Dub Episode Title

Once again, the MSN TV schedule revealed a new dub episode title. This is the episode title for the eleventh episode of this season and the 583rd episode total. This episode features Ash & Co. meet up with an Officer Jenny whom uses a Chatot to help her solve crimes. However, Team Rocket have their eyes on this Chatot. This episode is to be called Stealing the Conversation and is scheduled to air on the 18th of July. Click the picture for synopsis and episode pictures;

Until Next Time, See Ya