Wednesday: Pokémon XYORAS - Volcanion Event + Pokémon Ranger Shadows of Almia US Release & Guardian Signs Japanese Release
03-08-2016 02:00 BST / 21:00 EDT by Serebii
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Edit @ 10:21: Steam Siege | Edit @ 16:15: Volcanion Distribution | Edit @ 16:22: Volcanion Movie | Edit @ 22:22: Ranger US Release
In The Games Department
Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Volcanion
It has been confirmed that Volcanion is to be distributed in North America in Gamestop stores throughout October. This distribution is a serial code obtained in store. It will also be distributed in Europe at similar times with locations yet to be announced but the official site lists Gamestop for Germany & Italy. It is Level 70 with the moves Steam Eruption, Flamethrower, Hydro Pump, Explosion and holds the Assault Vest. Our Event Database has been updated with details of this event
In The Games Department
Pokémon Ranger - Virtual Console
For those of you in North America, it has been confirmed that the 2008 Nintendo DS classic, Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia, is to be released on the Nintendo Wii U Virtual Console tomorrow. This game recently came out in Europe and Japan and will cost $9.99 to download onto your Wii U. We covered this game in full upon its original release back in 2008 so click the image to go to our Virtual Console section
In The Games Department
Pokémon Ranger - Virtual Console
For those of you in Japan, the Nintendo DS classic, Pokémon Ranger Guardian Signs is now available on the Wii U Virtual Console. This game also recently came out on the European Virtual Console. It will cost 950¥ to download. There's currently no word on a North American release. We covered this game in full upon its original release back in 2010
In The Anime Department
Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel
It has been announced that the latest movie to hit Japan, Volcanion & The Ingenious Magearna is to be dubbed later this year under the title Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel. Currently not distribution methods for the movie have been revealed, whether it's direct to DVD or will be aired on Cartoon Network across the world. A trailer has been released for it, as well
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In The TCG Department
Pokémon XY Steam Siege
The latest set based upon the games; Pokémon XY Steam Siege is released today and we have details from the set due to the recent pre-releases, with images thanks to SkittyOnWailord, although we are still missing a handful of images which hopefully will be added shortly. This set features the majority of cards from the Japanese Cruel Traitor & Fever-Burst Fighter sets and various promos. 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 XY Steam Siege page
