May 2011 News

Tuesday: Japanese Episode Title + Skipped Episode Airing + ANA Giveaway

31-05-2011 09:04 BST / 04:04 EDT by Serebii

Still in a slow news slump. Keep sending in your ideas for site content though as they're helpful in these gaps. E3 is next week however, and may provide various news pieces before CoroCoro's reveal of the new game
With Pok�mon Black & White now coming in the rest of the world, the Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have been a major hub for discussion & trade respectively so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also been fixed of all problems and have a bustling trade and competitive section for the games.
Last Update: 21:19 BST
Edit @ 21:19; Sorry for the delay in this, didn't realise so many were interested; ANA Pikachu Announced

Castelia City Fishing Conference! Fishing Connoiseur Cilan Appears

In The Anim� Department

Japanese Episode Title

Another new episode title has been revealed by the Terebi magazine for an episode airing this June. Details of this episode are not yet known. This episode is scheduled to air on June 30th. However, in addition to this, the magazine has revealed that on June 23rd, one of the skipped episodes featuring a Fishing Contest in Castelia City is to air. This episode got delayed with the Team Plasma VS Team Rocket episodes following the earthquake and tsunami in March in Japan. It's currently unknown when the other two episodes shall air

Episode 699: Zorua the Movie! Legend of the Pok�mon Knight!

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Black & White Giveaway - ANA Pikachu

As often happens in Japan, a new download is due to begin in Japan. This giveaway is of a special Pikachu at various ANA aiport terminals in Japan. This Pikachu knows the move Fly, a move that no Pikachu in Generation V can currently know. This giveawaylasts from July 18th 2011 to September 30th 2011 and will coincide with the release of a new movie short shown on the various flights within Japan. We'll bring more details on that short as and when it comes

Until Next Time, See Ya

Sunday: Pok�mon of the Week

29-05-2011 20:17 BST / 15:17 EDT by Serebii

Sorry for the delay. Keep sending in your ideas though, they're very handy during the news lulls
With Pok�mon Black & White now coming in the rest of the world, the Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have been a major hub for discussion & trade respectively so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also been fixed of all problems and have a bustling trade and competitive section for the games.
Last Update: 20:17 BST

In The Pok�mon of the Week Department

Who's That Pok�mon

Today marks the twenty-first entry into the Generation V competitive field with a Pok�mon introduced in the fifth generation. 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 within latest generation. It can manipulate an opponent's memory. Apparently, it communicates by flashing its three different-colored fingers. So here it is, the twenty-first featured Pok�mon, Beheeyem.

Until Next Time, See Ya

Saturday: Pok�mon Black & White: Dub Episode Title

28-05-2011 08:37 BST / 03:37 EDT by Serebii

In a slight news slump at the moment, but that will likely change in the coming two weeks with E3 and CoroCoro, but this update may be ammended throughout the day so be sure to keep checking back
With Pok�mon Black & White now coming in the rest of the world, the Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have been a major hub for discussion & trade respectively so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also been fixed of all problems and have a bustling trade and competitive section for the games.
Last Update: 08:37 BST

In The Anime Department

Dub Episode Title

A new dub title was revealed by the Cartoon Network TV Schedule. This is the episode title for the ninteenth episode of Black & White and the 678th episode total. This episode featureAsh & Co. meeting up with a new Connoisseur. However, this Connoisseur seems to have a vendetta against Cilan. This episode is to be called A Connoisseur's Revenge! and is scheduled to air on the 11th of June. Click the picture for synopsis and episode pictures;

Until Next Time, See Ya

Thursday: Episode Pictures + Character Biography

26-05-2011 13:23 BST / 08:23 EDT by Serebii

Keep sending in your ideas though, they're very handy during the news lulls
With Pok�mon Black & White now coming in the rest of the world, the Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have been a major hub for discussion & trade respectively so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also been fixed of all problems and have a bustling trade and competitive section for the games.
Last Update: 13:23 BST

The Dragon Buster Appears! Iris & Excadrill!!

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 Iris get challenged by a trainer who calls herself the Dragon Buster. However, Iris faces a strong battle and soon looks to the past for strategies to win. The Anim�Dex has been updated with the vast 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 the character biography for Iris with a new Pok�mon as well as create a biography for the Opelucid Gym Leader; Drayden. Be warned though as these biographies contain major spoilers. Click the respective picture to go to the page

Until Next Time, See Ya

Wednesday: Pok�mon Black & White - Pok�mon Caf� Event

25-05-2011 07:55 BST / 02:55 EDT by Serebii

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Black & White - Pok�mon Caf� Live

For those of you with the Japanese games, the Pok�mon Caf� promotion is now live. This promotion is the first proper expansion, albeit one for a limited time, to the Dream World and allows you to get four more Pok�mon, including Female Eevees. As such, the Dream World Area page has been updated with all available Pok�mon and Items in the new area.
Like the other Pok�mon, these Pok�mon can know special moves that can't be obtained easily in the fifth generation.
Finally, this promotion has added a few more features. First, the new C-Gear is available to download and there's a variety of new furniture for your Dream World home. All sections have been updated with these new aspects.
This promotion is set to run until August 30th 2011 so be sure to get the Pok�mon while you can.

Until Next Time, See Ya

Tuesday: Pok�mon Black & White Game Mechanics

24-05-2011 11:12 BST / 06:12 EDT by Serebii

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Black & White: Game Mechanics - Hidden Abilities

One of the core mechanics introduced in Black & White are the Hidden Abilities, known in the fandom as Dream World Abilities. Many Pok�mon have these abilities, but only a few are accessible, which has caused some confusion. As such, I have compiled a page, which will be continually updated, detailling all the available Pok�mon with Hidden Abilities, whether or not they're breedable and how to obtain them. Click the image to go to the page.

Until Next Time, See Ya

Sunday: Pok�mon of the Week

22-05-2011 20:21 BST / 15:21 EDT by Serebii

In The Pok�mon of the Week Department

Who's That Pok�mon

Today marks the twentieth entry into the Generation V competitive field with a Pok�mon introduced in the second generation. 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 within second generation. It is said that if an Onix lives for over 100 years, its skin will harden and it'll become this. Its body is harder than diamonds. So here it is, the twentieth featured Pok�mon, Steelix.

Until Next Time, See Ya

Saturday: Pok�mon Black & White: Dream World Expansions + Battrio News + Episode Title

21-05-2011 09:38 BST / 04:38 EDT by Serebii

Keep sending in your ideas , they're very handy during the news lulls
With Pok�mon Black & White now coming in the rest of the world, the Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have been a major hub for discussion & trade respectively so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also been fixed of all problems and have a bustling trade and competitive section for the games.
Last Update: 10:50 BST
Edit @ 10:50; Battrio News

Pok�mon Black & White - Eeveelution Download

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Black & White - Dream World Expansions

As the first round of expansions to the Dream World is beginning in Japan next week, I have decided to create a page which will be continually updated with every expansion to the Dream World. This expansion, the Pok�mon Caf� add-on, is due for release in Japan on Wednesday and even offers new Pok�mon to download, ones which aren't available in the Dream World at the moment. Click the image to go to the page

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Battrio V Announced

The newest expansion of Pok�mon Battrio has been announced. This iteration, Pok�mon Battrio V, includes the Pok�mon from the Black & White saga and brings a variety of new additions to the fold including some new features such as a spin attack if you obtain three of the same puck, more in-depth parts of the stats, the level of the Pok�mon as well as a new look of the discs with the details on the back and art on the front. We'll cover this set and the new features within it when it is released next month. In the meantime, to learn about Battrio, click the image to the right

In The Games Department

Pok�mon New Game News

Last month, the Dengeki Nintendo DS magazine provided details that they were to reveal a new game in their next issue, which was due out today. As the issue is now out, it appears that the reveal of the game is not in the magazine, meaning that the news regarding a new game will not come until CoroCoro's release next month, or possibly even the E3 conference.

In The Anime Department

Japanese Episode Title

Another new episode title has been revealed by the Dengeki magazine for an episode airing this June. In this episode, Professor Juniper and Fennel arrive with an Archen which wants to learn to fly, so Ash decides to help them train it. This episode is scheduled to air on June 16th respectively

Episode 698: Fossil Revival! Ancient Mysterious Bird Archeops!!

Until Next Time, See Ya

Thursday: Pok�mon Black & White: Global Link Download + Episode Pictures+ Character Biographies

19-05-2011 11:28 BST / 06:28 EDT by Serebii

We should have new game news by the end of the week so keep checking back. This episode will be ammended throughout the day Keep sending in your ideas though, they're very handy during the news lulls
With Pok�mon Black & White now coming in the rest of the world, the Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have been a major hub for discussion & trade respectively so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also been fixed of all problems and have a bustling trade and competitive section for the games.
Last Update: 13:28 BST
Edit @ 13;28; Episode Pictures

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Black & White - Eeveelution Download

For those of you waking up around the world, the Eevee evolution download has begun, though it's not active until 13:00 in each region. These downloads, providing you have played the "Befriend a Pok�mon" game on the official site last month, give you an Eevee evolution with a special ability. You have until July 19th 2011 in order to access your Eevee evolution so do it while you can.

Palpitoad & Stunfisk! Battle at the Waterfront!

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 trying to train his Oshawott in order to get it to successfully use Aqua Jet. However, his Scraggy causes some problems which need both of their attention. The Anim�Dex has been updated with the vast 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 the character biographies for Ash & Cilan each with a brand new Pok�mon they have obtained in this episode. Be warned though as these biographies contain major spoilers. Click the respective picture to go to the page

Until Next Time, See Ya

Wednesday: Pok�mon Black & White: Japanese Global Link Download

18-05-2011 21:10 BST / 16:10 EDT by Serebii

We should have new game news by the end of the week so keep checking back. Keep sending in your ideas though, they're very handy during the news lulls
With Pok�mon Black & White now coming in the rest of the world, the Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have been a major hub for discussion & trade respectively so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also been fixed of all problems and have a bustling trade and competitive section for the games.
Last Update: 21:10 BST

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Black & White - Japanese C Gear Promotion

For those of you with the Japanese version of Pok�mon Black & White, the promotion that allows for the download of the new Porygon related aspects has begun in Japan. These downloads are of a variety of factors. First, the Porygon with Analytic is downloaded via a Serial Code found within the newly released Pok�mon Black & White Multiplayer Strategy Guide. Next, the Porygon-Z C Gear has also begun with a password released within the same strategy guide and finally, a Porygon2 Pok�Doll for your Dream World house is available for everyone. These downloads will be available until April 26th 2012 so get while you can.

Until Next Time, See Ya

Tuesday: Pok�mon Typing DS - Course Types

17-05-2011 10:45 BST / 05:45 EDT by Serebii

In The Games Department

Battle & Get! Pok�mon Typing DS - Course Types

One of the more commonly requested parts about the recently released Typing DS game is details on the varying styles of course. While this is covered in our individual course listings, I decided that a page detailling the varieties was worthwhile. As such, I created one, listing the varieites, the courses they're in, and what you do i nthem. Click the image to go to the page

Until Next Time, See Ya

Sunday: Pok�mon of the Week

15-05-2011 16:56 BST / 11:56 EDT by Serebii

In The Pok�mon of the Week Department

Who's That Pok�mon

Today marks the nineteenth entry into the Generation V competitive field with a brand new Pok�mon introduced in the fifth generation. 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 within fifth generation. It will often create clothing and wrapping for Sewaddle. So here it is, the nineteenth featured Pok�mon, Leavanny.

Until Next Time, See Ya

Friday: Pok�mon Black & White - Japanese Global Link Promotion details + Eevee Giveaway Details

13-05-2011 10:20 BST / 05:20 EDT by Serebii

Pok�mon Black & White - International C Gear Promotion

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Black & White - Japanese Global Link Promotion - Pok�mon Caf�

The official site has posted the last pre-release details of the upcoming Pok�mon Caf� promotion in Japan. This promotion has been given the distribution date of May 25th to August 30th through a password given on the leaflet adveritisng the tie-in merchandise and provides a variety of perks. First, as stated before, it provides various decorations from your Dream Isle house. Next, it provides a C-Gear skin which will be able to download to your game. Finally, it gives you access to four Pok�mon. One of them each day through a new mini-game found on a special Dream Isle where you have to take Foongus to deliver drinks to the various tables without spilling them. As stated before, the Pok�mon are Poliwhirl with the Swift Swim ability, a Smeargle with the Moody ability, an Eevee with the Anticipation ability or a Burmy with the Overcoat ability. We'll provide more details about this giveaway when it begins

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Black & White - International Eevee Evolution Giveaway

The Global Link has updated with details on the giveaway of the special Eevee evolutions earned in the Befriend a Pok�mon game recently on the official site. The Global Link has finally updated with the date in which the Eevee evolution you have earned. These Eevee evolutions will be available from this Thursday; May 19th 2011, and will all have a Hidden Ability as listed on the site. An end date for the promotion has yet to be announced. These Eevee Evolutions have been added to the Event Database

Until Next Time, See Ya

Thursday: Pok�mon Black & White - New Movie Giveaway + Game News + Episode Pictures + Biographies

12-05-2011 07:03 BST / 02:03 EDT by Serebii

This update shall be added upon throughout the day
With Pok�mon Black & White now coming in the rest of the world, the Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have been a major hub for discussion & trade respectively so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also been fixed of all problems and have a bustling trade and competitive section for the games.
Last Update: 20:10 BST
Edit @ 11:30; Character Biography | Edit @ 13:57; Episode Pictures & Another Biography | Edit @ 20:10; Munna C-Gear Skin active

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Black & White - Movie Giveaway

The first details from CoroCoro have come out and have given the details on the movie giveaway. As many expected, the main movie giveaway is based upon your game. If you go in with Pok�mon Black, you will get the Pok�mon Zekrom given to you while if you go to the movie distribution with Pok�mon White, you'll get Reshiram given to you. Further details on these Pok�mon, such as moves, have yet to be given. The giveaway will run from the movie's release of July 16th in Japan

In The Games Department

Pok�mon - New Game News

More details seem to be coming from CoroCoro and it seems that they aren't revealing a game as we expected. Instead, the issue has stated that they shall be revealing a new game in next month's issue, due for release on June 15th, and not this month's as predicted based on Dengeki's announcement of a reveal. It's still possible that the issue of Dengeki DS magazine, due for release on the 21st, will provide the new game details as it stated it will. It is currently unknown what the game is but we'll bring you news on it as soon as it comes.

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Black & White - International C Gear Promotion

For those of you with Pok�mon Black & White, the C Gear promotion that gives away the Munna C-Gear; Meadow Munna is now available. This C Gear requires you to enter a password found within the current Pok�mon Black & White Strategy guide. This C-Gear is available to receive until October 25th 2012 so there is plenty of time to get it..

Rival Battle! Vanillite & Timburr Participate in Battle!

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 accidentally bumping into Trip while on the way to Nimbasa. Ash quickly challenges him. The Anim�Dex has been updated with the vast 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 the character biography for Trip with two brand new Pok�mon he has obtained prior to this episode. Be warned though as these biographies contain major spoilers. Click the picture to go to the page

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 character biography for Alder, the champion of Unova who appeared within the episode today. Be warned though as these biographies contain major spoilers. Click the picture to go to the page

Until Next Time, See Ya

Wednesday: Pok�mon Black & White - Japanese C Gear Promotion

11-05-2011 12:11 BST / 07:11 EDT by Serebii

News is expected any moment so be sure to keep checking back. Keep sending in your ideas though, they're very handy during the news lulls
With Pok�mon Black & White now coming in the rest of the world, the Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have been a major hub for discussion & trade respectively so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also been fixed of all problems and have a bustling trade and competitive section for the games.
Last Update: 12:11 BST

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Black & White - Japanese C Gear Promotion

For those of you with the Japanese version of Pok�mon Black & White, the promotion that allows for the download of the new Victini based C Gear; Victorious V Sign, has begun in Japan. This C Gear, to tie in with the upcoming movie in Japan, will be available for access until September 30th. It doesn't require a password so is available for everyone so be sure to get it while you still can.

Until Next Time, See Ya

Tuesday: Pok�mon Black & White - Game Mechanics

10-05-2011 10:48 BST / 05:48 EDT by Serebii

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Black & White - Game Mechanics

As mentioned previously, I have been updating the various Game Mechanic pages with various upgrades and have been creating new pages based upon the suggestions given. As such, I have created another requested page detailing the game mechanics behind Switching from battle as well as all the moves and abilities which both force it to occur or prevent it from occuring. Click the image to go to the page

Until Next Time, See Ya

Sunday: Pok�mon of the Week

08-05-2011 18:04 BST / 13:04 EDT by Serebii

We may get news on the new games at any point from tomorrow so keep checking back.
With Pok�mon Black & White now coming in the rest of the world, the Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have been a major hub for discussion & trade respectively so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also been fixed of all problems and have a bustling trade and competitive section for the games.
Last Update: 18:04 BST

In The Pok�mon of the Week Department

Who's That Pok�mon

Today marks the eighteenth entry into the Generation V competitive field with a Pok�mon introduced in the third generation. 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 within third generation. It can swallow an entire tyre with very little issues. Its stomach acid can dissolve almost anything. So here it is, the eighteenth featured Pok�mon, Swalot.

Until Next Time, See Ya

Friday: New Pok�mon Best Wishes Episode Titles

06-05-2011 16:28 BST / 11:28 EDT by Serebii

The new game will likely be announced in the next issue of CoroCoro which is due for release next Saturday. As such, we should receive the information at any point from the end of the weekend.
With Pok�mon Black & White now coming in the rest of the world, the Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have been a major hub for discussion & trade respectively so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also been fixed of all problems and have a bustling trade and competitive section for the games.
Last Update: 14:22 BST

In The Anime Department

Japanese Episode Title

Another pair of episode titles have been revealed by the Newtype for two episodes airing this June. In these episodes, Ash faces a struggle against a wild Roggenrola and Ash & Co. get lost in the forest when they find a curious Audino. They are scheduled to air on June 2nd and June 9th respectively

Episode 696: Roggenrola!! Let's Fire the Flash Cannon!!
Episode 697: Connoisseur Detective Cilan! The Audino Disappearance Case!

Until Next Time, See Ya

Thursday: Episode Pictures

05-05-2011 14:22 BST / 09:22 EDT by Serebii

Don't forget, today is the last day to earn your Eevee evolution on the official site
With Pok�mon Black & White now coming in the rest of the world, the Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have been a major hub for discussion & trade respectively so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also been fixed of all problems and have a bustling trade and competitive section for the games.
Last Update: 14:22 BST

In The Anime Department

Episode Pictures

As usual, I have done pictures from the episode that aired in Japan today. This episode features Ash & Co. waking up to see a UFO fly over them. However, upon investigating, they soon see visions of the future. The Anim�Dex has been updated with the vast 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 Black & White Game Mechanics - Moveset Calculator

04-05-2011 10:09 BST / 05:09 EDT by Serebii

News about the new games could come at any time soon so keep checking back. Thanks for your ideas, keep sending them in
With Pok�mon Black & White now coming in the rest of the world, the Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have been a major hub for discussion & trade respectively so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also been fixed of all problems and have a bustling trade and competitive section for the games.
Last Update: 10:09 BST

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Black & White Game Mechanics - Moveset Calculator

As many of you requested, I have created a seperate moveset calculator for Pok�mon Black & White. At the moment, this calculator does not take into account moves found in Generation IV, but that will be added shortly. It does however have one enhancement over the previous moveset calculator in that it does show Pok�mon who have moves as a pre-evolution but then no longer have them. This is highly useful for Pok�mon who evolve via an evolution stone and thus lose level up moves. Click the image to go to our page

Until Next Time, See Ya

Monday: Global Link Event Reminder

02-05-2011 13:48 BST / 08:48 EDT by Serebii

Keep sending in your site ideas. Don't forget, a new game is set to be revealed this month
With Pok�mon Black & White now coming in the rest of the world, the Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have been a major hub for discussion & trade respectively so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also been fixed of all problems and have a bustling trade and competitive section for the games.
Last Update: 13:48 BST

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Black & White - Global Link Event

For those of you who have hooked up your Global Link account or intend to, the minigame on the Official Site which allows you to earn the Eevee evolutions is due to end on Thursday. This minigame selects the Eevee evolution you have earned in the minigame and you can choose whether or not to keep it. At some point after Thursday, a promotion will begin on the Global Link to allow you to download the Pok�mon to your game. Like most Pok�mon given through the Global Link and Dream World, these Pok�mon have got hidden abilities, ones that it wouldn't normally know if caught in the wild. So, be sure to visit the official site and earn the Eevee evolution prior to the game's removal

Until Next Time, See Ya

Sunday: Pok�mon of the Week

01-0052011 22:26 BST / 17:26 EDT by Serebii

I am so sorry for the delay but it was unavoidable
With Pok�mon Black & White now coming in the rest of the world, the Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have been a major hub for discussion & trade respectively so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also been fixed of all problems and have a bustling trade and competitive section for the games.
Last Update: 22:26 BST

In The Pok�mon of the Week Department

Who's That Pok�mon

Today marks the seventeenth entry into the Generation V competitive field with a Pok�mon introduced in the first generation. 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 within first generation. It has an IQ in excess of 5,000 and controls its attacks with two spoons. So here it is, the seventeenth featured Pok�mon, Alakazam.

Until Next Time, See Ya