More news expected within the week. Since Heart Gold & Soul Silver have been released, the Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have been booming with discussion & trade respectively so be sure to visit them.
In The Games Department
Pre-Release Generation 5 Pokémon Page
Following on from last night's reveal, check the previous update for that, I have created a page where all information about Generation 5 Pokémon will be placed in the period between now and the release of the games at the end of the year. It will be updated whenever new information is known so be sure to keep checking back at both the site and that page. Click the sihlouette of the new Pokémon to go to the page
In The Site Department
Serebii.net ItemDex
With thanks to Alpha for the enhanced database, I have updated the ItemDex to include a list of Pokémon owned by trainers in the DS games that have specific items, allowing you to use the move Thief on them in order to get their item. Although few items are obtainable this way, mostly items like Toxic Orb and a few berries, it's still worth including it in the pages. Click the picture to go to the ItemDex's index page
In The Animé Department
Episode Title
Another new Japanese Episode title has been revealed for an upcoming episode of the Animé in Japan. This episode is set to feature Volkner and the Sunnyshore Tower's disappearance. It is scheduled to air on March 4th
Episode 634: Takeoff! Sunyshore Tower!!
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 & fifty-second Pokémon. Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced within the second generation. This Pokémon has 28 different forms and is also only able to learn one move. It is known to be shaped after ancient heiroglyphs which begs the question of what came first, language or this Pokémon. When alone, nothing happens. However, if there are two or more, an odd power is said to emerge. So here it is, the one hundred & fifty-second featured Pokémon, Unown.
Until Next Time, See Ya
Saturday: Pokémon Sunday's Reveal - First 5th Generation Sihlouette
More news may come next week when CoroCoro comes out. Since Heart Gold & Soul Silver have been released, the Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have been booming with discussion & trade respectively so be sure to visit them.
Edit @ 23:31; More reveal details courtesy of yaminokame
In The Games Department
Pokémon Sunday Announcement
Pokémon Sunday has just revealed the announcement that many of us have been anticipating. Jun'ichi Masuda appeared on the show and formally revealed the first sihlouette of a fifth generation Pokémon, which Jun'ichi Masuda said to be Z from the movie, with thanks to yaminokame for that note. No further details were given but expect them soon, with Pokémon Sunday indicating the reveal will be on February 21st, meaning we may get further details in CoroCoro next week.
Until Next Time, See Ya
Friday: Exclusive: More HeartGold/SoulSilver Names
Tomorrow, we're likely to get some big news. Since Heart Gold & Soul Silver have been released, the Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have been booming with discussion & trade respectively so be sure to visit them.
In The Games Department
Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver - Pokéathlon Event Names
Continuing with the big week of reveals, I am happy to reveal to you nine of the Pokéathlon event names in US. Like before, it's possible they will change prior to the release but isn't likely, and we aren't 100% on a couple, but they're more than likely the real names. Most of these names are similar to the Japanese names but there are a couple of complete changes.
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Be sure to check the last two updates, they have been an awesome pair of updates. Since Heart Gold & Soul Silver have been released, the Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have been booming with discussion & trade respectively so be sure to visit them.
In The Animé Department
Episode Pictures
As usual, I have done pictures from the episode that aired in Japan earlier today. This episode features the conclusion of the Pokémon Contest that began last week and features Dawn having to battle the two Pokémon that gave her her nickname when she was a kid. The AniméDex has been updated with the contents of this episode. Click the picture to go to the gallery but be warned however as they contain spoilers;
Be sure to check yesterday's update for our exclusive information release. Since Heart Gold & Soul Silver have been released, the Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have been booming with discussion & trade respectively so be sure to visit them.
In The Site Department
Serebii.net ItemDex
This project has been something that people have been asking me to do for years. I have created a comprehensive ItemDex that details the effects, locations, any Pokémon that hold it and everything about each of the items from each Pokémon game since Red & Green up to and including HeartGold & SoulSilver. I have also essentially merged the BerryDex into this ItemDex. It's still got things that can be added, but I'm going live with it now as it is essentially complete. If you have found an item in a location not listed here, feel free to send an e-mail. It has numerous means of navigation so it should be easy to find the Item you desire. Click the picture to go to the page
Until Next Time, See Ya
Tuesday: EXCLUSIVE - HeartGold & SoulSilver US Names
It's going to be a busy week. Since Heart Gold & Soul Silver have been released, the Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have been booming with discussion & trade respectively so be sure to visit them.
In The Games Department
Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver - Character Names
With this update I am delighted to reveal to you the US names for a variety of aspects within the upcoming games, Pokémon HeartGold & Pokémon SoulSilver. These may possibly change by the time of US launch, but it is highly unlikely. First, I'll cover the character names. Out of respect for those of you willing to be surprised, I've hidden them in our usual hidden box. Click the button to access the details. HGSS Details:
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US Name
Jp. Name
Pokémon Trainer Ethan
Pokémon Trainer Hibiki (ヒビキ)
Pokémon Trainer Lyra
Pokémon Trainer Kotone (コトネ)
Rocket Executive Proton
Rocket Executive Lance (ランス)
Rocket Executive Petrel
Rocket Executive Lambda (ラムダ)
Rocket Executive Arianna
Rocket Executive Athena (アテナ)
Rocket Executive Archer
Rocket Executive Apollo (アポロ)
Pokéathlon Founder Magnus
Pokéathlon Founder Kobushi (コブシ)
In The Games Department
Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver - Item Names
In addition to the character names, I have also received the item names for the Key Items within the game. Many of these items keep the name they had in GS and so are not listed here. Again, out of respect for those of you willing to be surprised, I've hidden them in our usual hidden box. Click the button to access the details. HGSS Details:
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US Name
Jp. Name
Apricorn Box
Apricorn Case ぼんぐりケース
Berry Pots
Berry Planter きのみプランター
Dowsing MCHN
Itemfinder/Dowsing Machine ダウジングマシン
Enigma Stone
Enigma Crystal なぞのすいしょう
GB Sounds
GB Player GBプレイヤー
Jade Orb
Green Orb もえぎいろのたま
Pass
Train Pass リニアパス
Tidal Bell
Wave Bell うみなりのスズ
Unown Report
Unown Note アンノーンノート
Sport Ball
CompeBall コンペボール
In The Games Department
Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver - Miscellaneous Names
Finally, we have the names and details for a variety of other aspects of the game including some new locations and features. Again, out of respect for those of you willing to be surprised, I've hidden them in our usual hidden box. Click the button to access the details. HGSS Details:
First, the most notable aspect to note is the change of the name of the Pokéthlon (ポケスロン). Its US name is incredibly similar with the name Pokéathlon, which matches the full intent of the name being a portémanteau of Pokémon and Triathlon. Also, of note, the Technique stat in the Pokéathlon is called Skill in the US versions. In addition to this the Apricorn Shaker, used to help boost your Pokéathlon stats, creates Aprijuice.
Next, are location based details. First, the Shinto Ruins (シントいせき) have been renamed in the US version to Sinjoh Ruins, keeping the original intention of the combination of the Sinnoh and Johto regions. Inside, the stage is called the Mystri Stage as opposed to the Triad Stage. It's also worth noting that you can do this event twice, once with the Arceus given away at Toys R Us last year, and once with a Hall of Origin Arceus, should one ever be given.
The Hidden Tower (うずもれのとう) in Route 47, where Groudon, Kyogre & Rayquaza dwell is now known as the Embedded Tower.
Finally, the final bit of information is in regards to the Game Corner. The Game Corner has changed in all regions outside of Japan. Instead of the slot machines, they have added a minigame called Voltorb Flip. This game is reminiscent of games such as minesweeper where you have to flip tiles and you get a variety of bonuses of multipliers (x1, x2 & x3). However, in addition to that, you may also find Voltorbs which are placed randomly in each set. You get shown how many Voltorbs are in each row and column and your task is to get the multipliers and not hit any Voltorb tiles. As you progress without hitting Voltorbs, the levels get harder, more Voltorb tiles appear and the higher coin multipliers become more abundant. If you keep hitting Voltorbs, you will end up back at the bottom level.
There's lots to come this week. Be sure to check the last few days worth of updates. Since Heart Gold & Soul Silver have been released, the Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have been booming with discussion & trade respectively so be sure to visit them.
In The Animé/Games Department
Kotone's US Name
The official site has updated with details for Saturday's episode and have revealed Kotone (コトネ)'s US name. This name is the same name in both the Animé and the HeartGold & SoulSilver Games and as such, she is now known in English speaking territories as Lyra. This name keeps the same meaning as the Japanese name in that it's based on the sound of a harp.
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