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Sunday: Black & White Coverage Day 42 + Pokémon of the Week

31-10-2010- 15:41 GMT / 11:41 EDT by Serebii

Be sure to check previous updates. Since Black & White came out in Japan, the Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have been a bustling hive of activity for discussion & trade respectively so be sure to visit them.
Last Update: 09:12 BST

Pokémon Black & White

In The Games Department

Black & White - Coverage Day 42

Continuing on from yesterday, the coverage shall continue onwards and upwards. As of now, we're out of the major stuff to cover and will be getting into the nitty gritty and be updating game mechanics with various aspects. If there is anything else you wish to know about the games which hasn't already been covered, please contact me and let me know.
In the mean-time, check our Pokémon Black & White section for the various details of this game and Pokéarth for in-depth trainer & Pokémon details.
This part of the update will be updated throughout the day with the new sections I create;

Pokémon of the Week - Misdreavus

In The Pokémon of the Week Department

Who's That Pokémon

Once again going into the 4th Generation Competitive Battling strategies, we are covering our one-hundred & ninetieth Pokémon. Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced within fourth generation. Its cries sound like chants and have been known to cause headaches and hallucinations. It evolves from its base form with the Dusk StoneSo here it is, the one hundred & ninetieth featured Pokémon, Mismagius.

Until Next Time, See Ya

Saturday: Black & White Coverage Day 41 + WiFi Reminder + Dub Title

30-10-2010- 08:32 BST / 03:32 EDT by Serebii

Be sure to check previous updates. Will update with episode pictures later todaySince Black & White came out in Japan, the Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have been a bustling hive of activity for discussion & trade respectively so be sure to visit them.
Last Update: 09:12 GMT
Edit @ 09:03; Dub Title
Edit @ 09:12; WiFi Reminder

Pokémon Black & White

In The Games Department

Black & White - Coverage Day 41

Continuing on from yesterday, the coverage shall continue onwards and upwards. As of now, we're out of the major stuff to cover and will be getting into the nitty gritty and be updating game mechanics with various aspects. If there is anything else you wish to know about the games which hasn't already been covered, please contact me and let me know.
In the mean-time, check our Pokémon Black & White section for the various details of this game and Pokéarth for in-depth trainer & Pokémon details.
This part of the update will be updated throughout the day with the new sections I create;

Pokémon Black & White

In The Games Department

HeartGold & SoulSilver - WiFi event

The latest WiFi event for HeartGold & SoulSilver is scheduled to end at the end of today, October 30th. This event offers the download of a Level 5 Mew in a Cherish Ball with the Premier Ribbon. This Mew doesn't unlock anything but does give you access to the very rare Pokémon. This event is only obtainable on HeartGold & SoulSilver. The Event Database has full details on this Mew.

Bucking the Treasure Trend!

In The Anime Department

Dub Episode Title

A new dub title was revealed by the CartoonNetwork TV schedule. This is the episode title for the twenty-fifth episode of this season and the 649th episode total. This episode features Ash & Co. meeting up with the the Treasure Hunter, BUck, who requests their assistance in finding some treasure. This episode is to be called Bucking the Treasure Trend! and is scheduled to air on the 13th of November. Click the picture for synopsis and episode pictures;

Until Next Time, See Ya

Friday: New Black & White Promo Set

29-10-2010- 09:13 BST / 04:13 EDT by Serebii

Be sure to check previous updates. Will update with episode pictures later todaySince Black & White came out in Japan, the Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have been a bustling hive of activity for discussion & trade respectively so be sure to visit them.
Last Update: 09:13 BST

Beginning Set!

In The TCG Department

Beginning Set

Today, a new set came out in Japan. This set is a promotional set, once again focusing on Pokémon Black & White. It comes within two possible cases, one for boys and one for girls and features 30 of the brand new Pokémon introduced in Pokémon Black & White. I have compiled a list of these cards. The Cardex has been updated with these cards and updated for Generation V compatibility. Click the respective picture to go to the page

Until Next Time, See Ya

Thursday: Black & White Coverage Day 40 + Episode Pictures + Character Biography + HS Triumphant + BW TCG

28-10-2010- 11:22 BST / 06:22 EDT by Serebii

Be sure to check previous updates. Will update with episode pictures later todaySince Black & White came out in Japan, the Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have been a bustling hive of activity for discussion & trade respectively so be sure to visit them.
Last Update: 14:49 BST
Edit @ 13:22; Episode Pictures | Edit @ 13:36; Black & White page | Edit @ 14:49; HS Triumphant Section added

Pokémon Black & White

In The Games Department

Black & White - Coverage Day 40

Continuing on from yesterday, the coverage shall continue onwards and upwards. As of now, we're out of the major stuff to cover and will be getting into the nitty gritty and be updating game mechanics with various aspects. If there is anything else you wish to know about the games which hasn't already been covered, please contact me and let me know.
In the mean-time, check our Pokémon Black & White section for the various details of this game and Pokéarth for in-depth trainer & Pokémon details.
This part of the update will be updated throughout the day with the new sections I create;

  • Quite a lot of you have asked for this so I have created a page detailling the Gender Differences within the game.

Get Tsutarja With Attract!?

In The Animé Department

Episode Pictures

As usual, I have done pictures from the episode that aired in Japan today. This episode features Ash & Co. finding a Tsutarja stealing some of their food. Ash is eager to get it, but as its female and has Attract, things start getting tricky. The AniméDex 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;

Character Biography - Ash!

In The Animé Department

Character Biographies

With the new episode that just aired in Japan, I have been able to update Ash's character biography with another new Pokémon, one has been shown in the past during previews but hadn't been captured until today. Be warned though as these biographies contain major spoilers. Click the respective picture to go to the page

HS: Triumphant

In The TCG Department

HS: Triumphant Scans

With special thanks to SkittyOnWailord for scanning the cards, we now have complete scans of the entire HS Triumphant set. This set is out next week in America and its cards are made up of the leftover cards of the Big Summit Clash cards and the bulk of the Lost Link cards. The Cardex has been updated with the contents of this set. Click the picture to go to the page

Journey Friends Set!

In The TCG Department

Journey Friends

Sorry that I missed this during the Black & White coverage, but now as I have more freetime, I'll catch up. Last month, a small promotional set was released to tie in with Black & White. This set featured 9 cards containing various Isshu Pokémon. I have compiled a list of these cards. The Cardex has been updated with these cards and updated for Generation V compatibility. Click the respective picture to go to the page

Until Next Time, See Ya

Tuesday: Black & White Coverage Day 39 + Pokémon Battrio Set

26-10-2010- 10:51 BST / 05:51 EDT by Serebii

Be sure to check previous updates. Since Black & White came out in Japan, the Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have been a bustling hive of activity for discussion & trade respectively so be sure to visit them.
Last Update: 14:51 BST
Edit @ 14:51; Dream World MiniGame Details added

Pokémon Black & White

In The Games Department

Black & White - Coverage Day 39

Continuing on from yesterday, the coverage shall continue onwards and upwards. As of now, we're out of the major stuff to cover and will be getting into the nitty gritty and be updating game mechanics with various aspects. If there is anything else you wish to know about the games which hasn't already been covered, please contact me and let me know.
In the mean-time, check our Pokémon Black & White section for the various details of this game and Pokéarth for in-depth trainer & Pokémon details.
This part of the update will be updated throughout the day with the new sections I create;

Endless Battle Chapter

In The Games Department

New Battrio Set

Recently, yet another Battrio set has been released and sorry for the delay in posting this. This set, the Endless Battle Chapter is based upon the various Legendary Pokémon and introduces the new feature called Awakening and so most of the disks appear twice, once for two types of awakening. As such, I have compiled a list of all the discs within the set. These follow the same new mechanics introduced in previous Battrio 0 sets. The BattrioDex has been updated with the contents of this set. Click the picture to go to the page.

Until Next Time, See Ya

Monday: Black & White Coverage Day 38

25-10-2010- 10:47 BST / 05:47 EDT by Serebii

Be sure to check previous updates. Since Black & White came out in Japan, the Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have been a bustling hive of activity for discussion & trade respectively so be sure to visit them.
Last Update: 10:47 BST

Pokémon Black & White

In The Games Department

Black & White - Coverage Day 37

Continuing on from yesterday, the coverage shall continue onwards and upwards. As of now, we're out of the major stuff to cover and will be getting into the nitty gritty and be updating game mechanics with various aspects. If there is anything else you wish to know about the games which hasn't already been covered, please contact me and let me know.
In the mean-time, check our Pokémon Black & White section for the various details of this game and Pokéarth for in-depth trainer & Pokémon details.
This part of the update will be updated throughout the day with the new sections I create;

  • I have updated the page detailling the Dream World Locations with more Pokémon found in the various areas.

Until Next Time, See Ya

Sunday: Black & White Coverage Day 37 + Pokémon of the Week

24-10-2010- 11:19 BST / 06:19 EDT by Serebii

Be sure to check previous updates. Will add the Pokémon of the Week to this update later Since Black & White came out in Japan, the Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have been a bustling hive of activity for discussion & trade respectively so be sure to visit them.
Last Update: 14:28 BST
Edit @ 14:28; Pokémon of the Week added

Pokémon Black & White

In The Games Department

Black & White - Coverage Day 37

Continuing on from yesterday, the coverage shall continue onwards and upwards. As of now, we're out of the major stuff to cover and will be getting into the nitty gritty and be updating game mechanics with various aspects. If there is anything else you wish to know about the games which hasn't already been covered, please contact me and let me know.
In the mean-time, check our Pokémon Black & White section for the various details of this game and Pokéarth for in-depth trainer & Pokémon details.
This part of the update will be updated throughout the day with the new sections I create;

Pokémon of the Week - Noctowl

In The Pokémon of the Week Department

Who's That Pokémon

Once again going into the 4th Generation Competitive Battling strategies, we are covering our one-hundred & eighty-ninth Pokémon. Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced within second generation. When it tilts its head, it is said to be thinking. In most games, you'll only find it at night. So here it is, the one hundred & eighty-ninth featured Pokémon, Noctowl.

Until Next Time, See Ya

Saturday: Black & White Coverage Day 36 + Dub Title

23-10-2010- 09:52 BST / 04:52 EDT by Serebii

Be sure to check previous updates. Since Black & White came out in Japan, the Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have been a bustling hive of activity for discussion & trade respectively so be sure to visit them.
Last Update: 19:14 BST
Edit @ 19:14; Sorry for lack of updates today, been rather busy. Dub title added.

Pokémon Black & White

In The Games Department

Black & White - Coverage Day 36

Continuing on from yesterday, the coverage shall continue onwards and upwards. If you want to learn about an aspect which we have yet to cover, feel free to contact me and let me know. In the mean-time, check our Pokémon Black & White section for the various details of this game and Pokéarth for in-depth trainer & Pokémon details.
This part of the update will be updated throughout the day with the new sections I create;

  • I have updated the page detailling the Dream World Locations with more Pokémon found in the various areas.

Four Roads Diverged in a Pokémon Port

In The Anime Department

Dub Episode Title

A new dub title was revealed by the CartoonNetwork TV schedule. This is the episode title for the twenty-fourth episode of this season and the 648th episode total. This episode features Ash & Co. meeting up with Kenny after the Grand Festival. However, Kenny wants Dawn to join him in the next leg of his journey. This episode is to be called Four Roads Diverged in a Pokémon Port and is scheduled to air on the 6th of November. Click the picture for synopsis and episode pictures;

Until Next Time, See Ya

Friday: Black & White Coverage Day 35

22-10-2010- 10:57 BST / 05:57 EDT by Serebii

Be sure to check previous updates. I will update with episode pictures later today. Since Black & White came out in Japan, the Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have been a bustling hive of activity for discussion & trade respectively so be sure to visit them.
Last Update: 13:53 BST
Edit @ 13:53; Ribbon Page

Pokémon Black & White

In The Games Department

Black & White - Coverage Day 35

Continuing on from yesterday, the coverage shall continue onwards and upwards. If you want to learn about an aspect which we have yet to cover, feel free to contact me and let me know. In the mean-time, check our Pokémon Black & White section for the various details of this game and Pokéarth for in-depth trainer & Pokémon details.
This part of the update will be updated throughout the day with the new sections I create;

  • As many of you have requested, I have updated the page detailling the Dream World itself to give more information.
  • As many of you have requested, I have created page detailling the Ribbons within the game.

Until Next Time, See Ya

Thursday: Black & White Coverage Day 34 + B/W WiFi Event + Episode Pictures

21-10-2010- 12:09 BST / 07:09 EDT by Serebii

Be sure to check previous updates. I will update with episode pictures later today. Since Black & White came out in Japan, the Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have been a bustling hive of activity for discussion & trade respectively so be sure to visit them.
Last Update: 13:37 BST
Edit @ 12:21; Kumasyun Event Active | Edit @ 13:37; Episode Pictures added

Pokémon Black & White

In The Games Department

Black & White - Coverage Day 34

Continuing on from yesterday, the coverage shall continue onwards and upwards. If you want to learn about an aspect which we have yet to cover, feel free to contact me and let me know. In the mean-time, check our Pokémon Black & White section for the various details of this game and Pokéarth for in-depth trainer & Pokémon details.
This part of the update will be updated throughout the day with the new sections I create;

  • As many of you have requested, I have created a page detailling the new aspects of the Mystery Gift feature, including a new method for receiving and the new way of display

Pokémon Black & White

In The Games Department

Black & White - WiFi event

For those of you who imported the Japanese version of Pokémon Black or Pokémon White, the event over the Nintendo WiFi Connection which gives away Kumasyun has begun. This Kumasyun isn't particularly special but is given away to tie in with variety show Pokémon Smash and is given away due to its rarity outside of Winter and as such, it doesn't have a set nature or gender. It will last until November 29th 2010. The Event Database has been updated with details on this Kumasyun.

Abandoned Lot of Dreams! Munna & Musharna!!

In The Animé Department

Episode Pictures

As usual, I have done pictures from the episode that aired in Japan today. This episode features Ash & Co. heading to the Abandoned Lot of Dreams after a Team Rocket plot causes dream energy to spread around the city. The AniméDex 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: Black & White Coverage Day 33

20-10-2010- 08:33 BST / 03:33 EDT by Serebii

Be sure to check previous updates. The coverage is coming to a close now. Since Black & White came out in Japan, the Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have been a bustling hive of activity for discussion & trade respectively so be sure to visit them.
Last Update: 17:58 BST

Pokémon Black & White

In The Games Department

Black & White - Coverage Day 33

Continuing on from yesterday, the coverage shall continue onwards and upwards. If you want to learn about an aspect which we have yet to cover, feel free to contact me and let me know. In the mean-time, check our Pokémon Black & White section for the various details of this game and Pokéarth for in-depth trainer & Pokémon details.
This part of the update will be updated throughout the day with the new sections I create;

  • For those who participated in the Pokémon Labyrinth minigame on the official site earlier this year, and those who have this month's CoroCoro, the giveaways on the Global Link of the Eevee evolutions and Croagunk respectively have begun. The Eevee evolutions can be downloaded until January 31st 2011 while Croagunk can be accessed until November 19th 2010. Go to our Dream World Event Pokémon page for more details

Until Next Time, See Ya

Tuesday: Black & White Coverage Day 32

19-10-2010- 15:24 BST / 10:24 EDT by Serebii

Be sure to check previous updates. The coverage is coming to a close now. Since Black & White came out in Japan, the Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have been a bustling hive of activity for discussion & trade respectively so be sure to visit them.
Last Update: 17:58 BST
Edit @ 17:58; Added more Dream World Attacks

Pokémon Black & White

In The Games Department

Black & White - Coverage Day 32

Continuing on from yesterday, the coverage shall continue onwards and upwards. If you want to learn about an aspect which we have yet to cover, feel free to contact me and let me know. In the mean-time, check our Pokémon Black & White section for the various details of this game and Pokéarth for in-depth trainer & Pokémon details.
This part of the update will be updated throughout the day with the new sections I create;

Until Next Time, See Ya

Monday: Black & White Coverage Day 31

18-10-2010- 10:12 BST / 05:12 EDT by Serebii

Be sure to check previous updates. The coverage is coming to a close now. Since Black & White came out in Japan, the Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have been a bustling hive of activity for discussion & trade respectively so be sure to visit them.
Last Update: 10:12 BST

Pokémon Black & White

In The Games Department

Black & White - Coverage Day 31

Continuing on from yesterday, the coverage shall continue onwards and upwards. If you want to learn about an aspect which we have yet to cover, feel free to contact me and let me know. In the mean-time, check our Pokémon Black & White section for the various details of this game and Pokéarth for in-depth trainer & Pokémon details.
This part of the update will be updated throughout the day with the new sections I create;

  • It has been announced that the Hoenn Starters will be given over the Global Link for people who have purchased the Pokémon Black & White After Completion Guide which is due for release in Japan on November 20th for 830 Yen. Like Pokémon Pia which gave the Kanto Starters and the upcoming TCG Starter Set which will give the Sinnoh Starters, this guide will give you a one-use serial code for you to enter. You'll then get a starter selected randomly based on your game. The Pokémon will have new abilities as well; Treecko will have Unburden, Torchic will have Speed Boost and Mudkip will have Damp. I have updated the Dream World Event Pokémon page with details of these Pokémon.
  • Updated the page on potential Special Moves known by Pokémon from the Dream World with more moves.

Until Next Time, See Ya

Sunday: Black & White Coverage Day 30 + WiFi Reminder + Pokémon of the Week

17-10-2010- 10:20 BST / 05:20 EDT by Serebii

Be sure to check previous updates. I will update this update with the Pokémon of the Week later todayy. Since Black & White came out in Japan, the Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have been a bustling hive of activity for discussion & trade respectively so be sure to visit them.
Last Update: 10:20 BST
Edit @ 14:03; Pokémon of the Week

Pokémon Black & White

In The Games Department

Black & White - Coverage Day 30

Continuing on from yesterday, the coverage shall continue onwards and upwards. If you want to learn about an aspect which we have yet to cover, feel free to contact me and let me know. In the mean-time, check our Pokémon Black & White section for the various details of this game and Pokéarth for in-depth trainer & Pokémon details.
This part of the update will be updated throughout the day with the new sections I create;

Pokémon Black & White

In The Games Department

Black & White - WiFi event

For those of you who imported the Japanese version of Pokémon Black or Pokémon White, the current WiFi event is due to end tomorrow. This event allows for the download of the Liberty Ticket item. This item allows you access to a boat which takes you to Liberty Garden Tower where you'll find Team Plasma and, more notably, the rare Pokémon; Victini. This is the only way you can get Victini so be sure to download the event while you still can.

Pokémon of the Week - Zapdos

In The Pokémon of the Week Department

Who's That Pokémon

Once again going into the 4th Generation Competitive Battling strategies, we are covering our one-hundred & eighty-eighth Pokémon. Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced within first generation. It is said to appear when two thunderclouds seperate. When hit by lightning, it is said that its power increases. So here it is, the one hundred & eighty-eighthfeatured Pokémon, Zapdos.

Until Next Time, See Ya

Saturday: Black & White Coverage Day 29

16-10-2010- 09:53 BST / 04:53 EDT by Serebii

Be sure to check previous updates. I will update this update with more details as the day goes on. Since Black & White came out in Japan, the Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have been a bustling hive of activity for discussion & trade respectively so be sure to visit them.
Last Update: 14:50 BST
Edit @ 10:33; More Dream World Moves | Edit @14:28; More Dream World Moves added | Edit @ 14:50; Further clarification of the Basurao Forms added

Pokémon Black & White

In The Games Department

Black & White - Coverage Day 28

Continuing on from yesterday, the coverage shall continue onwards and upwards. If you want to learn about an aspect which we have yet to cover, feel free to contact me and let me know. In the mean-time, check our Pokémon Black & White section for the various details of this game and Pokéarth for in-depth trainer & Pokémon details.
This part of the update will be updated throughout the day with the new sections I create;

Until Next Time, See Ya

Friday: Black & White Coverage Day 28 + WiFi Events & Episode Titles

15-10-2010- 09:06 BST / 04:06 EDT by Serebii

Be sure to check previous updates. I will update this update with more details as the day goes on. Since Black & White came out in Japan, the Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have been a bustling hive of activity for discussion & trade respectively so be sure to visit them.
Last Update: 12:46 BST
Edit @ 11:12; Dream World Area page added | Edit @ 12:46; New Discovery - Dream World Special Moves

Pokémon Black & White

In The Games Department

Black & White - Coverage Day 28

Continuing on from yesterday, the coverage shall continue onwards and upwards. If you want to learn about an aspect which we have yet to cover, feel free to contact me and let me know. In the mean-time, check our Pokémon Black & White section for the various details of this game and Pokéarth for in-depth trainer & Pokémon details.
This part of the update will be updated throughout the day with the new sections I create;

Pokémon Black & White

In The Games Department

HeartGold & SoulSilver - WiFi event

The latest WiFi event for HeartGold & SoulSilver has begun in all non Japan regions. This event offers the download of a Level 5 Mew in a Cherish Ball with the Premier Ribbon. This Mew doesn't unlock anything but does give you access to the very rare Pokémon. It runs for two weeks until October 30th so get it while you can. The Event Database has been updated with details on this Mew.

In The Animé Department

Japanese Episode Titles

Another two new episode titles have been revealed for the next episodes in the new Best Wishes series by TV Japan's TV Guide. There are no summaries for these episodes just yet. These episode are scheduled to air on November 11th and 18th respectively

Episode 668: Out of Control Pendoraa! Rescue Kibago!!
Episode 669: Rival Battle! Strong Opponent Pururiru!!

Until Next Time, See Ya

Thursday: Black & White Coverage Day 27 + WiFi Events + Episode Pictures + Character Biographies

14-10-2010- 10:28 BST / 05:28 EDT by Serebii

Be sure to check previous updates. I will update this update with episode pictures later today. Since Black & White came out in Japan, the Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have been a bustling hive of activity for discussion & trade respectively so be sure to visit them.
Last Update: 15:51 BST
Edit @ 10:49; WiFi & Global Link events from CoroCoro | Edit @ 11:25; Three new character biographies | Edit @ 15:51; Episode Pictures

Pokémon Black & White

In The Games Department

Black & White - Coverage Day 27

Continuing on from yesterday, the coverage shall continue onwards and upwards. If you want to learn about an aspect which we have yet to cover, feel free to contact me and let me know. In the mean-time, check our Pokémon Black & White section for the various details of this game and Pokéarth for in-depth trainer & Pokémon details.
This part of the update will be updated throughout the day with the new sections I create;

  • As per request, I have created a page detailling all the details of the Trainer Cards.
  • A new WiFi Event has been announced in CoroCoro: Pokémon Kumasyun. Will be given over WiFi from October 22nd 2010 to November 29th 2010. It has nothing special but is given away due to its rarity, being very rare outside of Winter.
  • In addition to this, we now know of a new Global Link event through CoroCoro. Get a Global Link Croagunk with the ability Poison Hand. This Global Link event requires a password and will be available for download from October 20th 2010 to November 19th 2010.

Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs

In The Games Department

Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs - WiFi Missions

For those of you with the US version of the newly release Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs, the mission; Investigate the Odd Eruption begins today over WiFi. This mission has you investigating the volcano on Faldera Island and find the legendary Pokémon Heatran. This Heatran is then transferrable to your Generation IV DS games. No end date has been set for this WiFi event but get it while you can. Click the picture to go to the page detailling these missions

Sanyou Gym! VS Hiyappu, Baoppu & Yanappu!

In The Animé Department

Episode Pictures

As usual, I have done pictures from the episode that aired in Japan today. This episode features Ash reaching the Sanyou City gym and he quickly challenges the gym leaders there. The AniméDex 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;

Character Biography - Dento!

In The Animé Department

Character Biographies

With today's new episode, I have created a biography of the Sanyou City Gym Leader, and the new companion of Ash, Dento. This biography will be updated as the series goes on with further information. Be warned though as these biographies contain major spoilers. Click the respective picture to go to the page

Character Biography - Poddo! Character Biography - Koon!

In The Animé Department

Character Biographies

In addition to the above, with today's new episode, I have created biographies for the other two Sanyou City Gym Leaders; Poddo and Koon. Be warned though as these biographies contain major spoilers. Click the respective picture to go to the page

Until Next Time, See Ya

Wednesday: Black & White Coverage Day 26

13-10-2010- 08:28 BST / 03:28 EDT by Serebii

Be sure to check previous updates. Since Black & White came out in Japan, the Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have been a bustling hive of activity for discussion & trade respectively so be sure to visit them.
Last Update: 17:41 BST
Edit @ 10:12; New Daily Event | Edit @ 17:41; Event Database Updated

Pokémon Black & White

In The Games Department

Black & White - Coverage Day 26

Continuing on from yesterday, the coverage shall continue onwards and upwards. If you want to learn about an aspect which we have yet to cover, feel free to contact me and let me know. In the mean-time, check our Pokémon Black & White section for the various details of this game and Pokéarth for in-depth trainer & Pokémon details.
This part of the update will be updated throughout the day with the new sections I create;

  • Multiple new official romanisations have been revealed through various trademarks and, as such, I have updated our New Pokémon Page in addition to the Pokédex with these names, replacing our previous literal translations for the Pokémon.
  • The Dream World is also now active on the official Global Link Site. We'll provide write ups as soon as possible.
  • I have updated the Daily/Weekly Events Page with details on a new daily event accessed after you have been to the Dream World.
  • Updated the Event Database with the first Black & White events being held in Japan; Trade for Evolution

Until Next Time, See Ya

Tuesday: HeartGold & SoulSilver WiFi Event

12-10-2010- 22:06 BST / 17:06 EDT by Serebii

Be sure to check previous updates. Since Black & White came out in Japan, the Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have been a bustling hive of activity for discussion & trade respectively so be sure to visit them.

Pokémon Black & White

In The Games Department

HeartGold & SoulSilver - WiFi event

Nintendo have just announced that starting this Friday, October 15th, a new WiFi event will be running in America and Europe to coincide with the 10th anniversary of the release of Pokémon Gold & Pokémon Silver. This WiFi event will allow for the download of a Mew. This Mew is Level 5 and has no special moves and doesn't unlock anything further within the games but comes in the Cherish Ball and is the first event Pokémon with the Premier Ribbon. The ribbon, like the Classic Ribbon, prevents it from being traded on the GTS. It will run from October 15th 2010 to October 30th 2010.

Until Next Time, See Ya

Monday: Black & White Coverage Day 25

11-10-2010- 09:49 BST / 04:46 EDT by Serebii

Be sure to check previous updates.Will update with the Pokémon of the Week later. Since Black & White came out in Japan, the Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have been a bustling hive of activity for discussion & trade respectively so be sure to visit them.
Last Update: 14:20 BST
Edit @ 14:20; Hiun City Trade Gifts added

Pokémon Black & White

In The Games Department

Black & White - Coverage Day 24

Continuing on from yesterday, the coverage shall continue onwards and upwards. Today will probably be the last day of continuous Black & White coverage, but there may still be more details to the game for us to cover. If you want to learn about an aspect which we have yet to cover, feel free to contact me and let me know. In the mean-time, check our Pokémon Black & White section for the various details of this game and Pokéarth for in-depth trainer & Pokémon details.
This part of the update will be updated throughout the day with the new sections I create;

  • I have created a page detailling the newly discovered United Tower.
  • I have created a page detailling the items given based on number of trades.
  • The Dream World has been delayed once again. Reports have come in that it is now expected to launch at 1pm JST on Wednesday 13th October.

Until Next Time, See Ya

Sunday: Black & White Coverage Day 24 + Pokémon of the Week

10-10-2010- 10:30 BST / 05:30 EDT by Serebii

Be sure to check previous updates.Will update with the Pokémon of the Week later. Since Black & White came out in Japan, the Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have been a bustling hive of activity for discussion & trade respectively so be sure to visit them.
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Last Update: 15:41 BST
Edit @ 12:36; Pokémon of the Week | Edit @ 15:41; Team Plasma page

Pokémon Black & White

In The Games Department

Black & White - Coverage Day 24

Continuing on from yesterday, the coverage shall continue onwards and upwards. As we've finished the bulk of the story now, everything that is left is content making for everything within the games. The games have been pretty much picked clean now, but we I will also update here whenever I've got something worthy of making a page or a consolidation of the day's data. IIn the mean-time, check our Pokémon Black & White section for the various details of this game and Pokéarth for in-depth trainer & Pokémon details.
This part of the update will be updated throughout the day with the new sections I create;

  • I have created a page detailling the Breeding Mechanics.
  • I have created a page detailling Team Plasma. This page contains major spoilers about the plot so only view it if you really wish

Pokémon of the Week - Mesprit

In The Pokémon of the Week Department

Who's That Pokémon

Once again going into the 4th Generation Competitive Battling strategies, we are covering our one-hundred & eighty-seventh Pokémon. Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced within fourth generation. It lives at the bottom of lake but roams around the region of Sinnoh. When it flies, it is said to bring joy to the humans around it. So here it is, the one hundred & eighty-seventh featured Pokémon, Mesprit.

Until Next Time, See Ya

Saturday: Black & White Coverage Day 23

09-10-2010- 10:20 BST / 05:20 EDT by Serebii

Be sure to check previous updates.Since Black & White came out in Japan, the Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have been a bustling hive of activity for discussion & trade respectively so be sure to visit them.
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Last Update: 15:17 BST
Edit @ 15:17; Global Link Tutorial

Pokémon Black & White

In The Games Department

Black & White - Coverage Day 23

Continuing on from yesterday, the coverage shall continue onwards and upwards. As we've finished the bulk of the story now, everything that is left is content making for everything within the games. The games have been pretty much picked clean now, but we I will also update here whenever I've got something worthy of making a page or a consolidation of the day's data. IIn the mean-time, check our Pokémon Black & White section for the various details of this game and Pokéarth for in-depth trainer & Pokémon details.
This part of the update will be updated throughout the day with the new sections I create;

  • I have updated the page detailling the Seasonal Cycle with some new mechanics brought in.
  • I have also updated the Royal Isshu page with details on the trainers found within the boat
  • Many of you have asked for this. My good friend yaminokame has written a Tutorial on the Global Link

Until Next Time, See Ya

Friday: Black & White Coverage Day 22

08-10-2010- 10:37 BST / 05:37 EDT by Serebii

Be sure to check previous updates.Since Black & White came out in Japan, the Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have been a bustling hive of activity for discussion & trade respectively so be sure to visit them.
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Last Update: 15:26 BST
Edit @ 12:55; Pokéarth update | Edit @ 14:52; Item Collectors page added | Edit @ 15:26; Items Page & ItemDex updated

Pokémon Black & White

In The Games Department

Black & White - Coverage Day 22

Continuing on from yesterday, the coverage shall continue onwards and upwards. As we've finished the bulk of the story now, everything that is left is content making for everything within the games. The games have been pretty much picked clean now, but we I will also update here whenever I've got something worthy of making a page or a consolidation of the day's data. IIn the mean-time, check our Pokémon Black & White section for the various details of this game and Pokéarth for in-depth trainer & Pokémon details.
This part of the update will be updated throughout the day with the new sections I create;

In The Animé Department

Japanese Episode Titles

Another new episode title has been revealed for the next episode in the new Best Wishes series by Newtype. In this episode, Ash & Co. meet Shooti and Ash challenges him to a battle, to which Shooti declines. However, the mysterious trainer Adeku appears. This episode is scheduled to air on November 11th

Episode 668: Enter Adeku! VS Shooti!

Until Next Time, See Ya

Thursday: Black & White Coverage Day 21 + Episode Pictures

07-10-2010- 10:54 BST / 05:54 EDT by Serebii

Be sure to check previous updates. Will update with episode pictures later. Since Black & White came out in Japan, the Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have been a bustling hive of activity for discussion & trade respectively so be sure to visit them.
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Last Update: 15:23 BST
Edit @ 11:23; Character biography update | Edit @ 13:09; Episode Pictures | Edit @ 13:20; Ranger Guardian Signs WiFi Details | Edit @ 15:23; Passing Survey page created

Pokémon Black & White

In The Games Department

Black & White - Coverage Day 21

Continuing on from yesterday, the coverage shall continue onwards and upwards. As we've finished the bulk of the story now, everything that is left is content making for everything within the games. The games have been pretty much picked clean now, but we I will also update here whenever I've got something worthy of making a page or a consolidation of the day's data. I have begun work on Pokéarth and it should be done within a week. In the mean-time, check our Pokémon Black & White section for the various details of this game.
This part of the update will be updated throughout the day with the new sections I create;

Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs

In The Games Department

Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs - WiFi Missions

For those of you with the US version of the newly release Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs. Several missions have been announced to be given over WiFi. These missions do not seem to have an end date, with the games announcing they could end at any time. The first mission; Investigate the Odd Eruption is to be released from next Thursday, October 14th while the mission Resuce the Lost Shaymin! is due for release over WiFi one month later on November 15th. These missions will give you a Heatran and Shaymin for transfer over to your Generation IV DS games. It is probable that, like with the Japan release, these two missions will run concurrently over WiFi with the previous two. As there is no end date announced. Click the picture to go to the page detailling these missions

Battle Club! Mysterious Pokemon Appears!!

In The Animé Department

Episode Pictures

As usual, I have done pictures from the episode that aired in Japan today. This episode features Ash & Iris finding othe Battle Club in Karakusa Town. However, their time there gets interrupted when Team Rocket trip a security alarm. The AniméDex 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;

Character Biography - Ash!

In The Animé Department

Character Biographies

With the new episode that just aired in Japan, I have been able to update Ash's character biography with another new Pokémon, one has been shown in the past during previews but hadn't been captured until today. Be warned though as these biographies contain major spoilers. Click the respective picture to go to the page

Until Next Time, See Ya

Wednesday: Black & White Coverage Day 20

06-10-2010- 09:54 BST / 04:54 EDT by Serebii

Be sure to check previous updates. Since Black & White came out in Japan, the Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have been a bustling hive of activity for discussion & trade respectively so be sure to visit them.
ADMINISTRATIVE NOTE: As it's new game release, server load has gone up so speed may be an issue. Please bear with us
Last Update: 14:54 BST
Edit @ 12:16; Pokémon Musical stuff | Edit @ 12:44; Added Isshu Dex completion guide | Edit @ 13:28; Episode Title | Edit @ 14:54; Mail added to Itemdex & Item Page

Pokémon Black & White

In The Games Department

Black & White - Coverage Day 19

Continuing on from yesterday, the coverage shall continue onwards and upwards. As we've finished the bulk of the story now, everything that is left is content making for everything within the games. The games have been pretty much picked clean now, but we I will also update here whenever I've got something worthy of making a page or a consolidation of the day's data. I have begun work on Pokéarth and it should be done within a week. In the mean-time, check our Pokémon Black & White section for the various details of this game.
This part of the update will be updated throughout the day with the new sections I create;

  • I have updated the page detailling the Items with locations. I'm working on cataloguing all of the shops and will include them later today.
  • I have updated the page detailling the Pokémon Musicals with details on the new Musical Theme from the Global Link.
  • I have updated the Isshu Pokédex Page with details on where you can see the Pokémon to fill the Isshu Pokédex
  • I have updated the ItemDex with details on the mail which I inadvertantly missed when I set up the BW updates

In The Animé Department

Japanese Episode Titles

Another new episode title has been revealed for the next episode in the new Best Wishes series by Newtype. In this episode, Ash & Co. are investigating some missing food and discover the Daruma Pokémon, Hihidaruma. This episode is scheduled to air on November 4th

Episode 667: Darumakka and Hihidaruma! The secret of Clock Tower!!

Until Next Time, See Ya

Tuesday: Black & White Coverage Day 19

05-10-2010- 10:04 BST / 05:04 EDT by Serebii

Be sure to check previous update for our Black & White version of Pokéarth. Since Black & White came out in Japan, the Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have been a bustling hive of activity for discussion & trade respectively so be sure to visit them.
ADMINISTRATIVE NOTE: As it's new game release, server load has gone up so speed may be an issue. Please bear with us
Last Update: 13:25 BST
Edit @ 12:13; Effort Points page update | Edit @ 13:25; Wild Hold Items page

Pokémon Black & White

In The Games Department

Black & White - Coverage Day 19

Continuing on from yesterday, the coverage shall continue onwards and upwards. As we've finished the bulk of the story now, everything that is left is content making for everything within the games. The games have been pretty much picked clean now, but we I will also update here whenever I've got something worthy of making a page or a consolidation of the day's data. I have begun work on Pokéarth and it should be done within a week. In the mean-time, check our Pokémon Black & White section for the various details of this game.
This part of the update will be updated throughout the day with the new sections I create;

Until Next Time, See Ya

Monday: Black & White Coverage Day 18 + Ranger Guardian Signs

04-10-2010- 09:50 BST / 04:50 EDT by Serebii

Be sure to check previous update for our Black & White version of Pokéarth. Will update with Pokéarth and Pokémon of the Week later today. Since Black & White came out in Japan, the Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have been a bustling hive of activity for discussion & trade respectively so be sure to visit them.
ADMINISTRATIVE NOTE: As it's new game release, server load has gone up so speed may be an issue. Please bear with us
Last Update: 16:17 BST
Edit @ 15:12; Pokéarth - Isshu Trainers added | Edit @ 16:17; Added page on Global Link downloads

In The Games Department

Black & White - Massive Notice

I have just received notification from Nintendo regarding the Pokémon Black & White games. They have requested that I no longer post images about the games claiming they violate intellectual property. As such, for the time being I have had to remove all images related to the games. Our section will still be massively indepth and I'll continue to cover the games where possible and provide an alternative to the images as and when we can. While we have been told we can post images as per fair use, there have been numerous contradictary statements from various official people so I need to make sure what I can do before I post images. We apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused during our Black & White coverage

In The Games Department

Black & White - Coverage Day 18

Continuing on from yesterday, the coverage shall continue onwards and upwards. As we've finished the bulk of the story now, everything that is left is content making for everything within the games. The games have been pretty much picked clean now, but we I will also update here whenever I've got something worthy of making a page or a consolidation of the day's data. I have begun work on Pokéarth and it should be done within a week. In the mean-time, check our Pokémon Black & White section for the various details of this game.
This part of the update will be updated throughout the day with the new sections I create;

  • I have updated the page detailling the Battle Changes with a list of all the items available within the Miracle Shooter.
  • The Global Link is now online for those of you with the game. The Dream World will not be accessible until this time next week
  • I have added apage detailling the downloads on the Global Link. It will continually be updated as new downloadables are released

Pokéarth - Isshu Region

In The Site Department

Pokémon Black & White - Pokéarth Update

Following on from yesterday's update of Pokéarth, with special thanks to my good friend Alpha for getting the data for me, I have managed to add the trainers you find within Isshu into Pokéarth. Now be warned as the inclusion of these trainers constitutes a major spoiler and is used for gameplay assistance so only check if you really wish to know. Click the image to go to the index page for Isshu in Pokéarth

Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
In The Games Department

Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs - US Details

Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs is released today in America. As such, I have updated all of our Ranger section and the Oblivia section of Pokéarth with the US names for all the areas, missions and multiplayer missions. In addition to that, as today is the release, the first two Wi-Fi missions for the game are now accessible. The first, Deoxys and the Odd Temple is a multiplayer mission where you can team with a friend and the host of the mission will receive one of the Deoxys forms based upon the progress. The second, Protect the Blue Sphere allows you to get a Manaphy Egg after rescuing it from the Pokémon Pinchers in the Coral Sea. We currently do not know how long these missions last, but you should get them from the Ranger Net as soon as possible. Click the image to go to our page

Until Next Time, See Ya

Sunday: Black & White Coverage Day 17 + Pokéarth Update

03-10-2010- 09:40 BST / 04:40 EDT by Serebii

Be sure to check previous updates. Will update with Pokéarth and Pokémon of the Week later today. Since Black & White came out in Japan, the Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have been a bustling hive of activity for discussion & trade respectively so be sure to visit them.
ADMINISTRATIVE NOTE: As it's new game release, server load has gone up so speed may be an issue. Please bear with us
Last Update: 17:37 BST
Edit @ 10:05; Episode Title | Edit @ 11:29; Pokéarth Isshu Beta up! | Edit @ 13:52; Pokémon of the Week | Edit @ 17:37; Details on how to change Black City/White Forest encounters

In The Games Department

Black & White - Massive Notice

I have just received notification from Nintendo regarding the Pokémon Black & White games. They have requested that I no longer post images about the games claiming they violate intellectual property. As such, for the time being I have had to remove all images related to the games. Our section will still be massively indepth and I'll continue to cover the games where possible and provide an alternative to the images as and when we can. While we have been told we can post images as per fair use, there have been numerous contradictary statements from various official people so I need to make sure what I can do before I post images. We apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused during our Black & White coverage

In The Games Department

Black & White - Coverage Day 17

Continuing on from yesterday, the coverage shall continue onwards and upwards. As we've finished the bulk of the story now, everything that is left is content making for everything within the games. The games have been pretty much picked clean now, but we I will also update here whenever I've got something worthy of making a page or a consolidation of the day's data. I have begun work on Pokéarth and it should be done within a week. In the mean-time, check our Pokémon Black & White section for the various details of this game.
This part of the update will be updated throughout the day with the new sections I create;

Pokéarth - Isshu Region

In The Site Department

Pokémon Black & White - Pokéarth Update

As usual, based on the information I've recently used in compilation of the Pokédex locations and ItemDex, I have updated Pokéarth with a new section on the brand new region of Isshu. At the moment, the section only contains Wild Pokémon and findable items with shops and trainers coming within the next week or so. At the moment, due to the current issues, there are no game images within the section but we hope to have that resolved soon. Click the image to go to the index page for Isshu in Pokéarth

In The Animé Department

Japanese Episode Titles

Another new episode title has been revealed for the next episode in the new Best Wishes series. The details about this episode are not yet known. This episode is scheduled to air on October 28th

Episode 666: Get Tsutarja With Attract!?

Pokémon of the Week - Octillery

In The Pokémon of the Week Department

Who's That Pokémon

Once again going into the 4th Generation Competitive Battling strategies, we are covering our one-hundred & eighty-sixth Pokémon. Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced within second generation. It lives in the gaps of boulders and in holes on the seafloor. Its suction cups grip prey tightly. , It traps foes with the suction cups on its tentacles, then smashes them with its rock-hard head. So here it is, the one hundred & eighty-sixth featured Pokémon, Octillery.

Until Next Time, See Ya

Saturday: Black & White Coverage Day 16

02-10-2010- 10:12 BST / 05:12 EDT by Serebii

Be sure to check previous updates.Since Black & White came out in Japan, the Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have been a bustling hive of activity for discussion & trade respectively so be sure to visit them.
ADMINISTRATIVE NOTE: As it's new game release, server load has gone up so speed may be an issue. Please bear with us
Last Update: 15:23 BST
Edit @ 10:55; Manga Biographies added | Edit @ 15:23; Sorry for lack of updates, working on Pokéarth. Added more Daily & Weekly events

In The Games Department

Black & White - Massive Notice

I have just received notification from Nintendo regarding the Pokémon Black & White games. They have requested that I no longer post images about the games claiming they violate intellectual property. As such, for the time being I have had to remove all images related to the games. Our section will still be massively indepth and I'll continue to cover the games where possible and provide an alternative to the images as and when we can. While we have been told we can post images as per fair use, there have been numerous contradictary statements from various official people so I need to make sure what I can do before I post images. We apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused during our Black & White coverage

In The Games Department

Black & White - Coverage Day 16

Continuing on from yesterday, the coverage shall continue onwards and upwards. As we've finished the bulk of the story now, everything that is left is content making for everything within the games. The games have been pretty much picked clean now, but we I will also update here whenever I've got something worthy of making a page or a consolidation of the day's data. I have begun work on Pokéarth and it should be done within a week. In the mean-time, check our Pokémon Black & White section for the various details of this game.
This part of the update will be updated throughout the day with the new sections I create;

  • As commonly asked question has made me create a page detailling the Pokémon Storage Box and all the new features within
  • I have updated the page detailling the Daily/Weekly Events with more examples

Pokémon Special Character Biography

In The Manga Department

Pocket Monsters Special Character Biography

Coronis has also sent in an update of the Pokémon Special character biographies. Today's update of them features Gold, Silver & Crystal. The characters of Gold, Silver & Crystal were introduced in the Gold & Silver Saga and are based upon the main characters that you play as in the games and the Rival in them. The new aspects tackle factors implemented in the newly released HGSS Manga Series. Click the picture to go to the biography index page

Until Next Time, See Ya

Friday: Black & White Coverage Day 15

01-10-2010- 09:23 BST / 04:23 EDT by Serebii

Be sure to check previous updates. As we have now discovered most of the game, feel free to let me know about what aspects you wish me to cover now. We'll add the episode pictures later today. Since Black & White came out in Japan, the Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have been a bustling hive of activity for discussion & trade respectively so be sure to visit them.
ADMINISTRATIVE NOTE: As it's new game release, server load has gone up so speed may be an issue. Please bear with us
Last Update: 21:24 BST
Edit @ 12:30; ItemDex updated | Edit @ 14:30; New Items list | Edit @ 21:24; Sorry that today hasn't been updated as much, but it has been worth it - Pokédex Updated

In The Games Department

Black & White - Massive Notice

I have just received notification from Nintendo regarding the Pokémon Black & White games. They have requested that I no longer post images about the games claiming they violate intellectual property. As such, for the time being I have had to remove all images related to the games. Our section will still be massively indepth and I'll continue to cover the games where possible and provide an alternative to the images as and when we can. While we have been told we can post images as per fair use, there have been numerous contradictary statements from various official people so I need to make sure what I can do before I post images. We apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused during our Black & White coverage

In The Games Department

Black & White - Coverage Day 15

Continuing on from yesterday, the coverage shall follow on until. As we've finished the bulk of the story now, everything that is left is content making for everything within the games. The games have been pretty much picked clean now, but we I will also update here whenever I've got something worthy of making a page or a consolidation of the day's data. I have begun work on the ItemDex and Pokéarth and they should be done within a week. In the mean-time, check our Pokémon Black & White section for the various details of this game.
This part of the update will be updated throughout the day with the new sections I create;

  • I have updated the page detailling the Daily/Weekly Events with more examples
  • As per common request, I have created a page detailling all the New Items introduced in this game

Pokémon - Black & White

In The Site Department

Pokémon Black & White - Pokédex

While working on the database behind the upcoming update to Pokéarth, I managed to compile the list of in-depth locations for all the Pokémon within the game. This is now added to the Pokédex and includes the details for standard encounters, the special encounters, fishing, swarms and all. There may be a couple of database errors here and there so if you spot one, let me know. Click the image to go to the Black & White Pokédex

Serebii.net ItemDex

In The Site Department

Serebii.net ItemDex

As requested, I've been adding the new items to the ItemDex. At the moment, not all items have sprites and we don't have complete locations as of yet, but we'll be continually adding to them as time goes on, including details on shops and more.. Click the picture to go to the ItemDex's index page

Until Next Time, See Ya

 
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