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Tuesday: Pokéarth Update30-12-2008- 19:55 GMT / 14:55 EST by Serebii
I have been working hard on the new animé upgrades with the first bits being the simplest and you should be able to see them within a few days if all goes well. You also may notice some slowdown on the site at the moment, we are working on fixing this
In The Pokéarth Department
Pokémon Platinum Trainer Addition
As requested by many, with thanks to SCV & Sabresite for extracting the data, I have included the trainers from Pokémon Platinum into the Sinnoh section of Pokéarth. This is near complete and contains all the trainers. However, at the moment we do not have the VS Seeker rematch rosters included. That is being worked upon and shall be included as soon as humanly possible. Click the Sinnoh map to go to the Sinnoh sub-section of Pokéarth and navigate from there
Until Next Time, See Ya
Sunday: Pokémon of the Week28-12-2008- 10:36 GMT / 05:36 EST by Serebii
Today I will be beginning the anime section overhaul. You wont see much about it for a while however
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 ninety-fourth Pokémon. This Pokémon is unique in that it has the ability to convert a specific hold item into a different one over time. Attach an Oran Berry to it and before too long, you shall get some Berry Juice. This Pokémon also has the highest defences in the entire game. So here it is, the ninety-fourth featured Pokémon, Shuckle.
Until Next Time, See Ya
Saturday: Manga Biographies & Episode Title27-12-2008- 09:55 GMT / 04:55 EST by Serebii
I hope you all had a good Christmas time, I certainly did. I shall be beginning our overhaul of the animé section soon so be sure to look for that
In The Manga Department
Pokémon Special Biographies
Coronis has kindly written an update to the biography for the Pokémon Special characters Diamond, Pearl and Lady Platinum Berlitz. Diamond, Pearl and Lady Platinum Berlitz are both based upon the main characters of the 4th generation games and feature in the only currently running series of the manga. The biographies have been updated with the recent happenings from that series. Click the picture to go to the detailed biography page and select them from there.  In The Anime Department
Dub Episode Title
The Cartoon Network schedule has today revealed the episode title for the thirty-seventh episode of this season and the 557th episode total. This episode features Ash & Co's second week at the Pokémon Camp. This episode they get the assignment of writing reports on nearby water Pokémon. However, they soon discover things are not all they seem at the lake. The episode is called Up Close and Personable and is scheduled to air on January 10th in America. Click the picture for synopsis and episode pictures;
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Boxing Day: Episode Pictures & Manga Summaries26-12-2008- 09:47 GMT / 04:47 EST by Serebii
I hope you all had a good Christmas time, I certainly did. I shall be beginning our overhaul of the animé section soon so be sure to look for that
In The Animé Department
Episode Pictures
As usual, we have the pictures from the episodes that aired yesterday in Japan. This episode features Ash getting to and fighting within the Canalave City Gym. Against Byron's three strong Steel-type Pokémon, Ash faces one of his hardest battles yet. Click the pictures in order to go to the pictures of the episode. Be warned however as they contain spoilers; In The Manga Department
Pocket Monsters Special - Volume 30
Catching up after the year of no new volumes, Shogakukan has finally released the 30th Volume of the Pokémon Special series. With that, Coronis has kindly done summaries for this entire volume which constitutes the beginning of the Diamond, Pearl & Platinum arc. This has already been covered on the site, but there have been changes in the volume. Click the picture to go to the summary listings
Until Next Time, See Ya
Christmas Eve: Merry Christmas To All...24-12-2008- 16:40 GMT / 11:40 EST by Serebii
It's Christmas Day tomorrow, so as you probably guess, I'm taking the day off as I usually do. However, the episode airs tomorrow so unfortunately pictures will be delayed until Friday unless I can tear myself away for some quick work. However, I wish to all who celebrate it a merry christmas.
Edit @ 20:33 GMT: Bit of Platinum News
In The Games Department
Giratina - Altered Forme
The US Pokémon site quietly updated yesterday revealling the Origin Forme of Giratina properly to the US Audiences. However, with this, it announced the US name of what we have come to know as the Altered Forme. The US name for the original Giratina form is now officially the Altered Forme. This name makes continues on the basis that the Origin Forme is Giratina's main form and the one we originally knew is the other one, the altered one if you will. Click the picture to go to Giratina's Pokédex page In The Site Department
Serebii.net's 6th Advent Calendar - Complete
As usualy, I would like to inform you that the Advent Calendar has now been completed with all 24 days included. These include 24 puzzles and numerous display pictures and wallpapers. Today included a massive 100-word Crossword puzzle so be sure to check it out. Be sure to get them now as they will be gone on the New Year. Click the picture to go to the Advent Calendar.
...and to all a good night!
Tuesday: Manga Biographies23-12-2008- 19:45 GMT / 14:45 EST by Serebii
Christmas is the day after tomorrow, and as such the Christmas spirit is up in the air so be sure to check our advent calendar. I intend to bring some more game mechanic pages within the near future so if you have ideas for them, just send them my way. Due to the traffic of the Christmas period, the site may take a bit to load. If you experience this, just refresh and it should rectify itself
In The Manga Department
Pokémon Special Biographies
Coronis has kindly written an update to the biography for the Pokémon Special characters Ruby & Sapphire. Ruby & Sapphire are both based upon the main characters of the games of the same name and feature in both the Ruby & Sapphire arc and the Emerald arc. The biographies have been updated with the happenings from the recent conclusion of the Emerald section. Click the picture to go to the detailed biography page and select them from there.
Until Next Time, See Ya
Sunday: Manga Biography & Pokémon of the Week21-12-2008- 10:26 GMT / 05:26 EST by Serebii
Just a few days until Christmas and then New Years and 2009 should be a good year
In The Manga Department
Pokémon Special Biography
Coronis has kindly written an update to the biography for the Pokémon Special character Emerald. Emerald was the star of the recently completed Battle Frontier arc and was a trainer who originally did not like capturing Pokémon. Eventually, Emerald battled through the Frontier and became the 10th Pokédex Holder. Click the picture to go to his Character Biography. 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 ninety-third Pokémon. Due to Christmas being this coming week, the Pokémon we are covering today is the Ice/Grass Pokémon whom evolves from the closest thing to a Christmas Tree in the Pokémon world. This Pokémon is known as the Ice Monster and can whip up blizzards to blanket areas in snow. It is often confused and called the abominable snowman. So here it is, the ninety-third featured Pokémon, Abomasnow.
Until Next Time, See Ya
Saturday: Dub Title20-12-2008- 09:54 GMT / 04:54 EST by Serebii
The Speed Gamers are doing well and have already got over 100 Pokémon. I'm starting work on the special anime section enhancements this week so look for that. I'll only put it up when each section is done
In The Anime Department
Dub Episode Title
The Cartoon Network schedule has today revealed the episode title for the thirty-sixth episode of this season and the 556th episode total. This episode features Ash & Co. enrole in a Pokémon School. This school has various tasks for the trainers who enter it, with this episode featuring the trainers raising Pokémon that aren't theirs and testing them in battle. The episode is called Camping It Up and is scheduled to air on January 3rd in America. Click the picture for synopsis and episode pictures;
Until Next Time, See Ya
Friday: TCG News & Charity Speed Run19-12-2008- 18:10 GMT / 13:10 EST by Serebii
Be sure to check yesterday's update for pictures of the 11th movie and the new episode should you have yet to see them. I have also got some cool plans for the anime section, which will make it more encyclopedic and in-depth, so be sure to look forward to that.
In The TCG Department
New Set Announced
As per popular request, we are reworking the TCG section and are going to bring it back. As such, some new details about the next set have been revealed. The upcoming set is just called Platinum and is set for release in the US on February 11th 2009. This set is based upon the Pokémon Platinum games and features special Galactic Pokémon, Giratina in both forms & Shaymin. There is set to be 130 cards within the set so collecting them will definitely be a fun task for you collectors. We'll bring you more on this set as and when it comes out In The General News Department
Charity Speed Run
Later today, starting at 23:00 GMT/18:00 EST, the people at The Speed Gamers are doing a highly ambitious speed run of all the Pokémon games. Their aim is to capture all Pokémon from Bulbasaur up to Darkrai with no external trades. They are going to be playing through Ruby, Sapphire, FireRed, LeafGreen, Diamond, Pearl, Colosseum (inc. Bonus disks), XD, Ranger: Shadows of Almia and Ranch. These will be running with two games at a time in an effort to capture whatever Pokémon they can. This is to last 72 hours and all proceeds from donations are going to the very worthy Autism Care & Treatment cause. So if you wanna check this out, click here to go to their page and their video
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Thursday: Movie & Episode Pictures18-12-2008- 11:30 GMT / 06:30 EST by Serebii
Expect pictures from the movie; Giratina & The Sky Warrior tomorrow or even later today. If it comes, I'll ammend the update with it so be sure to check back
Edit @ 21:30; Movie Pictures are now up.
In The Animé Department
Giratina & The Sky Warrior Pictures
As with every year, the DVD for the recent movie has come out in Japan and like usual, my good friend Sunain has kindly done us pictures of the movie from the DVD. This movie features both forms of both Giratina & Shaymin in their struggle to fight off the evil Zero whom is trying to captue Giratina and take over the Reverse World. As such, click the picture to go to our picture gallery. Be warned though as they contain major spoilers for the movie In The Animé Department
Episode Pictures
As usual, we have the pictures from the episodes that aired earlier today in Japan. This episode features Ash & Co. finally meeting up with the Canalave Gym Leader, Byron. However, when there, they see Roark has appeared and a family fued continues. Click the pictures in order to go to the pictures of the episode. Be warned however as they contain spoilers; In The Animé Department
Episode Title
A new Japanese Episode title has been revealed for the episode set to air in Japan on January 29th 2009.
Episode 580: The Pikachu-Piplup Drifting Chronicle!
Until Next Time, See Ya
Wednesday: Character Biography17-12-2008- 13:31 GMT / 08:31 EST by Serebii
Should have episode pictures tomorrow and movie pictures on friday, so be sure to check back for them. We're also working on the inclusion of further Platinum things into Pokéarth, and I'm going to go back to doing the remaining Game Mechanics pages so if you see we're lacking something in that regard, be sure to contact me and let me know
Edit @ 14:22; Platinum Date Confirmed
In The Animé Department
Character Biography - Byron
In anticipation of tomorrow's and next week's episodes, I have created a biography for Byron, the Canalave City Gym Leader. Byron is also the father of the Oreburgh City Gym Leader, Roark. This Biography contains data for both tomorrow's & next week's episodes so be warned as it does contain spoilers. Click the picture to go to the bio In The Games Department
Platinum Date Confirmed
Last week, we brought you news that Pokémon Platinum was to be released on March 22nd 2009 in the United States through an accidental leak on Circuit City's website. Today, in a press release detailling their release dates for the first quarter of 2009, Nintendo of America have confirmed that the date of March 22nd 2009 is the release date of Pokémon Platinum in North America. It also confirms the change of name for the Battle Recorder to the Vs. Recorder. For our fully detailled section on Pokémon Platinum, click the Box-art to the right.  In The General News Department
Pokémon World's Pokémon Face-Off
Our good friends at Imagine Publishing's popular magazine, Pokémon World, have created a new website where you enter and test your skills be deciding which Pokémon would win out of the Pokémon selections. All Pokémon are in it as are the stats, making it essentially a web-based Top Trumps game. It also shows the top Pokémon based upon these decisions and shows their statistics and how they have been voted upon by the public. So, if something like this interests you, click the picture to go to their site and have fun.
Until Next Time, See Ya
Tuesday: Sad News16-12-2008- 09:59 GMT / 04:59 EST by Serebii
I will return to regularly scheduled updates tomorrow out of respect
In The General News Department
R.I.P. Madeleine Blaustein 1960-2008
I am sad to inform you all, that I have recently been informed by separate sources of the loss of one of our beloved original voice actors, Madeleine Blaustein, unfortunately passed away in her sleep last week. She was one of the voice actors who were in it from the start and she is most famous among the Pokémon community for providing the voice of Meowth in the american dub from Episode 32 up to Episode 421 and the first eight movies among various other characters. She was a kind person and even took time out of her busy schedule to do a Q&A session on the forums here. She will be sorely missed among the community and our hearts go out to all her friends and family during this difficult time.
Rest in Peace Maddie.
Until Next Time, See Ya
Monday: Manga Summaries15-12-2008- 09:34 GMT / 04:34 EST by Serebii
Movie Pictures should be up before the end of the week
In The Manga Department
Pocket Monsters Special - Volume 29
After a year of no releasing of volumes, Shogakukan has finally released the 29th Volume of the Pokémon Special series. With that, Coronis has kindly done summaries for this entire volume which constitutes the long-anticipated end of the Battle Frontier arc featuring Emerald and all the other characters of the Manga thus far. Click the picture to go to the summary listings
Until Next Time, See Ya
Sunday: Pokémon of the Week14-12-2008- 09:34 GMT / 04:34 EST by Serebii
Starting the run-up to Christmas so I'm probably going to be really busy. I'll still update whenever I can however. Send in your site ideas if you have any too
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 ninety-second Pokémon. The Pokémon we are covering today is a neglected Normal/Flying Pokémon. This Pokémon is rarely seen in the wild and is generally only found by trading in-game. It is close to extinction but its numbers have shot up due to breeding. It always carries a stick which it uses to fight. So here it is, the ninety-second featured Pokémon, Farfetch'd.
Until Next Time, See Ya
Saturday: Shaymin Revealed & Episode Title13-12-2008- 09:58 GMT / 04:58 EST by Serebii
The Christmas run-up is coming and in that, expect the usual stuff, a possible Pokéarth expansion and Movie Pictures
In The Anime Department
Dub Episode Title
The Cartoon Network schedule has today revealed the episode title for the thirty-fifth episode of this season and the 555th episode total. This episode features Ash & Co. trying to get past a roadblock. The roadblock however is just a few Psyducks. The Psyducks however, refuse to allow people to move through the canyon. The episode is called The Psyduck Stops Here and is scheduled to air on December 27th in America. Click the picture for synopsis and episode pictures; In The Pokémon Department
Shaymin Officially Revealed
The Official US Site has today revealed Shaymin's Land Forme to the american audiences. It does not provide any further information that we did not know about Shaymin. However, it did say to keep looking at Pokemon.com for updates regarding when it'll be released to the public. This will likely be in spring. Check back here for details as we'll provide them as soon as they're out
Until Next Time, See Ya
Friday: Episode Pictures & Movie & Notched-Ear Pichu News12-12-2008- 16:05 GMT / 11:05 EST by Serebii
Episode Pictures will be added shortly. Also, it is likely that this time next week or near then, we will have pictures of the 11th movie
Edit @ 16:20; Episode pictures added
In The Animé Department
Episode Pictures
As usual, we have the pictures from the episodes that aired yesterday in Japan. This episode features Dawn's struggle to control one of her Pokémon, as such, she takes part in a Pokémon Friendship School, but the school is not what it seems. Click the pictures in order to go to the pictures of the episode. Be warned however as they contain spoilers;  In The Movies Department
Movie & Special Pichu News
The official sites have updated with new Movie 12 information. Apart from confirming the title yesterday, it confirms that the movie concludes the DP trilogy and will explain why Dialga & Palkia are fighting and their feud with Giratina. It also confirmed details about the special Pichu. This Pichu is specifically Female, and is called a Notched-Ear Pichu, due to its left-ear being different, and it seems to enjoy the Grepa Berry. This may mean more gender differences are coming, but thats all the information thats known now. More information will come next month
Until Next Time, See Ya
Thursday: New Game News, Character BIO & Movie 12 News11-12-2008- 10:32 GMT / 05:32 EST by Serebii
Sorry that updates have been scarce the last few days, things have been hectic for me as of late so I haven't had time. However, the 12th movie info should be here by Sunday at the latest so be sure to check for that. We'll also have episode pictures later today or tomorrow. We're also working on Platinum stuff for Pokéarth. As usual, if you have any ideas for the site, send them in.
Edit @ 14:00; First CoroCoro Details trickling out
Edit @ 14:38; Movie Title revealed
In The Games Department
New Installment of Pokémon Mystery Dungeon To Be Announced
The new issue of CoroCoro has announced that in next months issue, due for release on the 15th January 2009, they will reveal the first details of what appears to be a new installment in the successfull Pokémon Mystery Dungeon spin-off series. Little information is known at this time but we'll bring you more as it happens.  In The Movies Department
"New" Pokémon Unveiled?
The first shots of the details from the 12th movie appear to be coming out gradually, we'll constantly be looking for it, and it apopears in one shot posted on a japanese image board, that the blanked out Pokémon referred to last week may actually be a Pichu. This Pichu is unusual due to the shape of its ears, which match what we could see beyond the question mark blanking it out in the teaser last week, but not any previous Pichu. Even though this has been shown, it's not confirmed yet that it is the Pokémon that was hidden or if there are any 5th generation Pokémon within it. We'll bring you more on this as it happens so keep checking back In The Movies Department
12th Movie Title
It seems the 12th Movie's Japanese Title has been revealed. This title is apparently tentative and so is likely to change between now and release. The title of the movie is; Pocket Monsters The Movie: Towards The Overcome's Time Space. The translation is still tentative as well but that is the translation we have got so far. Thanks to Coronis for the translation. We'll also keep you aprised on this as it develops, but it's said that the plot and a new Pokémon, probably Arceus, will be revealed in January In The Animé Department
Updated Character Biography
As today's episode has literally just aired, I have updated Dawn's Biography with yet another roster change, which most of you probably would have guessed by now. However, despite that, it does contain spoilers so be warned if you do not wish to be spoiled. Click Dawn's picture to go to the Biography
Until Next Time, See Ya
Tuesday: Platinum Release Date Revealed09-12-2008- 10:40 GMT / 05:40 EST by Serebii
Should have Movie 12 News leaked soon
Edit @ 20:10; It seems that Circuit City have removed their entry for Pokémon Platinum on their site.
In The Games Department
Platinum Release Date Revealed
Overnight, US online retailer Circuit City revealed a tentative release date for Pokémon Platinum as well as a couple of new US details/names. First, the release date is set to be March 22nd 2009. Please note however, as this is scheduled to change at any time and may not be official. The page also reveals the US names for Pluto, Handsome & The Torn World. They are Charon, Looker, and the Distortion World respectively. Click the picture to go to our complete Platinum section to see our entire coverage from Japanese Release.
Until Next Time, See Ya
Sunday: Episode Title & Pokémon of the Week07-12-2008- 10:40 GMT / 05:40 EST by Serebii
Make sure you check the previous update for episode pictures if you have yet to see them. You may be noticing some lag on the site. Do not worry, if the page fails to load, just refresh and it should load perfectly.
In The Anime Department
Japanese Episode Title
Another new Japanese episode title has been revealed for the episode set to air in Japan on January 8th 2009. This episode features Ash & Co. finding a lost Wailmer during their travels:
Episode 577: The Missing Child Wailmer! 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 ninety-first Pokémon. The Pokémon we are covering today is the first Water/Ice Pokémon. This Pokémon was introduced in the first generation as the evolution of Seel. It is said that it can swim through waters of unimaginably low temperatures. So here it is, the ninety-first featured Pokémon, Dewgong.
Until Next Time, See Ya
Saturday: Episode Pictures & Title06-12-2008- 15:06 GMT / 10:06 EST by Serebii
There has been a delay in regards to the episode pictures. I am unsure when we'll be able to get them done but it shouldn't be too much longer so be sure to check back for them.
Edit @ 21:55; Episode Pictures are up. I apologise for the long delay regarding them
In The Animé Department
Episode Pictures
As usual, we have the pictures from the episodes that aired thursday in Japan. These episodes, in what are somewhat a Platinum tie-in, feature Darkrai & Cresselia in Canalave City and Ash & Co. discovering a mansion where a Rotom is running riot possessing all the appliances. Click the pictures in order to go to the pictures of the episode. Be warned however as they contain spoilers; In The Anime Department
Dub Episode Title
The Cartoon Network schedule has today revealed the episode title for the thirty-fourth episode of this season and the 554th episode total. This episode features Ash & Co. entering a Pokémon Styling contest. Unlike normal contests, this one has the trainer and the Pokémon dress up and perform. The episode is called Arriving In Style! and is scheduled to air on December 20h in America. Click the picture for synopsis and episode pictures;
Until Next Time, See Ya
Thursday: Movie 12 News04-12-2008- 11:00 GMT / 06:00 EST by Serebii
As promised, here is the Movie 12 news that aired with the double episodes today. We should have pictures from that episode tomorrow so be sure to check back
In The Animé Department
Movie 12 Revealed
A trailer for the new movie aired today on the back-end of the episodes airing today. This didn't reveal much but did give hints to a brand new Pokémon. Previous material from the producers suggested an electric Pokémon would be one of the key ones. However, the trailer he blanked out that Pokémon with a question mark. It also featured a shot of Dialga, Palkia & Giratina around a spacial disturbance This movie is scheduled for release in July next year and we'll bring even more info when we have it. The title of the film is scheduled to be revealed on the 13th. CoroCoro is likely to have the data and that usually comes out a few days early so be sure to check back for that.
Until Next Time, See Ya
Wednesday: Character Biography Update03-12-2008- 19:47 GMT / 14:47 EST by Serebii
It is expected that the first 12th movie information will be revealed within the episodes tomorrow. As soon as it airs, I will update the site with the details where possible so be sure to check back.
In The Animé Department
Updated Character Biography
In advance of tomorrow's episodes, we have received information from the official TV Tokyo site in regards to a change in Dawn's Pokémon roster. This change will likely be showcased in tomorrow's episodes, if not next weeks so be warned as it does contain major spoilers. Click Dawn's picture to go to the Biography
Until Next Time, See Ya
Monday: Platinum Wi-Fi Event, Ranger Darkrai Event & Advent Calendar01-12-2008- 08:33 GMT / 03:33 EST by Serebii
It is now December and so our usual month long celebration continues
Edit @ 15:16: Ranger Darkrai Event also active
In The Games Department
Darkrai Event Active
Last night, when it hit the first in Japan, the Darkrai event became active over Platinum's Mystery Gift Via Wi-Fi Connection. This event allows you to download the Member's Card that allows you to get access to New Moon Island and thus capture Darkrai within your game. This event is only accessible for Pokémon Platinum players and will be running until January 15th 2009. With this in mind, I have compiled a page detailling all the Platinum Wi-Fi Events with dates, details and pictures. This will be updated whenever we get a new event revealed. Click the picture to go to the page  In The Games Department
Darkrai Event Active
Seems to be a real Darkrai day today as for the Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia players in both America and Europe now have access to the special "Liberate the Tower" Wi-Fi mission. This mission, after completed, gives you a special Darkrai that you can send over to your Diamond & Pearl games. It will last until January 30th 2009 in America and presumably around the same in Europe, but that's yet to be revealed. Click the picture for further details.  In The Site Department
Serebii.net's 6th Advent Calendar
Since 2003, we've taken up the tradition of providing an Advent Calendar for you all. However, instead of including chocolate and a Christmas picture, we provide downloads; Puzzles, Buddy Icons, Wallpapers and so forth. For those of you who do not know, an advent calendar is utilised to celebrate the days of advent in the run up to Christmas. Each day, we'll open another "window" in the calendar which will contain new content so be sure to check it every day. Click the picture to the right to go to the special Advent Calendar site.
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