December 2014 News

Wednesday: Pok�mon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Season 8

31-12-2014 08:14 GMT / 03:14 EST by Serebii

This update will be amended throughout the day so be sure to check back. If you have any ideas for the site, be sure to send them in
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire have been out for a few weeks now, and the Chatroom has been rife with discussion while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for battles, trades, Secret Bases and Friend Safari hunting, so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also had these discussion and are a bustling trade and competitive section for the games. Be sure to like our FaceBook Page.
Last Update: 08:14 GMT

In The Games Department

Pok�mon X, Y, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Special Battle Season 8

The Special Battle rules for Season 8 have been revealed. Season 8 will run from January 13th 2015 to March 16th 2015 and runs on both X & Y and Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, each following the standard league rules each game sets (Gen VI native only in ORAS and allowed to use transferred Pok�mon in XY). The base rules for this season are as follows:
Battle type: Double Battle
Pok�mon Restrictions: National Pok�dex except Mewtwo, Mew, Lugia, Ho-Oh, Celebi, Kyogre, Groudon, Rayquaza, Jirachi, Deoxys, Dialga, Palkia, Giratina, Phione, Manaphy, Darkrai, Shaymin, Arceus, Victini, Reshiram, Zekrom, Kyurem, Keldeo, Meloetta, Genesect, Xerneas, Yveltal, Zygarde, and Diancie
Item Restrictions: Only Berries can be used. Any other items, including Mega Stones, cannot be put on your Pok�mon
The other standard rules apply, including reduced to Level 50 if above that, and you choose 4 Pok�mon out of your 6, and you cannot have two Pok�mon holding the same hold item.

Until Next Time, See Ya

Tuesday: Pok�mon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Coverage

30-12-2014 16:05 GMT / 11:05 EST by Serebii

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Coverage Day 30

Pok�mon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire have been out for well over a month and as such our coverage is almost at an end, with all parts of the game now covered in the site in our decidated Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire section, our location database, Pok�arth and our XYORAS Pok�dex. Despite this, there may be things we've missed so if you spot anything, let us know.
16:05: As many have requested, I have created a page detailing Secret Base Distributions

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Monday: Pok�mon - 3DS Theme

29-12-2014 09:18 GMT / 04:18 EST by Serebii

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - 3DS Themes

Following its release in Japan last month, it has been announced that Europe is to receive the special Slowpoke theme on Thursday January 1st. This theme features Slowpoke in a tropical backdrop which changes as you scroll your 3DS's home menu. It costs �1.79/�1.99 to purchase. It's currently unclear if it will also come to the US

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Sunday: Pok�mon of the Week

28-12-2014 13:00 GMT / 08:00 EST by Serebii

In The Pok�mon of the Week Department

Who's That Pok�mon

Today marks the sixty-first entry into the Generation VI competitive field with a Kalos Pok�mon. These entries are created by the visitors for the visitors and then compiled by our writers Miror, Archangel, jesusfreak94, Ragnarok, KillerDraco, KingTorterra & UR2L8. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum
Today, we are covering a Pok�mon introduced in the sixth generation. A sudden transformation of Carbink, its pink, glimmering body is said to be the loveliest sight in the whole world. It can instantly create many diamonds by compressing the carbon in the air between its hands. So here it is, the sixty-first entry, Diancie.

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Saturday: Pok�mon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Serperior Code + Demo

27-12-2014 07:20 GMT / 02:20 EST by Serebii

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire -

During todays episode of Pok�mon Get☆TV, the serial code for the Contrary Serperior was revealed. This serial code is a shared code which can be used by multiple people rather than the one-time use serial codes of other events. This code cannot be redeemed until January 9th 2015 but can then be redeemed all the way up to November 30th 2015. The code is POKEMON497.

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Demo US Release

For those of you in North America, the Pok�mon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Demo is now available on the Nintendo 3DS eShop without the need for a code. This allows you to download the demo where you can play through it to send items and Mega Glalie over to your main Pok�mon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire game. Be sure to download to get your Glalie. It is currently unclear if it will see release in Japan and Europe through this method at a later date

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Friday: Pok�mon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire

26-12-2014 09:15 GMT / 04:15 EST by Serebii

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Coverage

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Thursday: Pok�mon XY - Episode Pictures

25-12-2014 14:14 GMT / 09:14 EST by Serebii

Malamar VS Inkay! A Bond That Saves the World!!

In The Anime Department

Pok�mon XY - Episode Pictures

As usual, I have done pictures from the episode that aired in Japan today. This episode features Ash & Co. encountering the evil Malamar once again. The Anim�Dex 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.

Until Next Time, See Ya

Wednesday: Pok�mon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Battle Competition + Pok�mon TCG - Japanese Launch

24-12-2014 06:54 GMT / 01:54 EST by Serebii

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Battle of Hoenn

Following its reveal for the west yesterday, it has been announced that Japan will also be hosting the Battle of Hoenn online competition. Like the other areas, registration runs from January 15th to January 22nd while the competition runs from January 23rd to January 25th. There is no entry gift for Japanese players either

In The Games Department

Pok�mon - Virtual Console Releases

For those of you with the Japanese Nintendo 3DS, the classic GameBoy Color title, Pok�mon Card GB is now available for purchase on the eshop. This game is the classic Trading Card Game and has you play as a new player going through the land to defeat the Card Masters. It costs 617¥ to download

In The Site Department

Serebii.net Advent Calendar

As we have done since 2003, this year, I have been working on an Advent Calendar. For those of you who are unfamiliar with the term, an Advent Calendar is essentially a countdown until Christmas. For the past 24 days, we have added loads of puzzles puzzles and wallpapers for you to download. Today, marks the end of the advent calendar for this year with a massive 200 word Crossword, capable of being completed in your browser rather than requiring printing. The Advent Calendar and the goods within it will remain up until January 1st so check it out and do the puzzles while you still can. Click the picture you go to our Advent Calendar.

Until Next Time, See Ya

Tuesday: Pok�mon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Battle Competition + Pok�mon Pinball Ruby & Sapphire - US Launch

23-12-2014 07:17 GMT / 02:17 EST by Serebii

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Battle of Hoenn

The first of the battle competitions for Pok�mon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire has been announced. This competition, the Battle of Hoenn Competition, is availabile in all areas except Japan and Korea. This competition is only available to Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire players and is a Single Battle competition. You can use any Pok�mon in the Hoenn Pok�dex except for Kyogre, Groudon, Rayquaza, Jirachi, and Deoxys and the Pok�mon have to be caught or hatched in X, Y, Omega Ruby or Alpha Sapphire. Registration for this competition runs from January 15th to January 22nd while the competition runs from January 23rd to January 25th. You can participate in 10 battles per day for this competition

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire

It has been announced that on Thursday January 1st 2015, the North American Wii U eShop will begin offering the classic GameBoy Advance title, Pok�mon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire for download, following Japanese & European release last week. This title was a sequel to the original Pok�mon Pinball and featured all the Pok�mon in the Hoenn Pok�dex. It will cost $7.99

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Monday: Pok�mon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Coverage

22-12-2014 11:18 GMT / 06:18 EST by Serebii

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Coverage Day 30

Pok�mon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire have been out for four weeks now and as such our coverage is almost at an end, with all parts of the game now covered in the site in our decidated Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire section, our location database, Pok�arth and our XYORAS Pok�dex. Despite this, there may be things we've missed so if you spot anything, let us know.
Been updating various sections including Game Mechanics with further information
11:18: I have begun updating the Minimum Pok�Ball Levels section with new wild encounters

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Sunday: Pok�mon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Soundtrack + Pok�mon of the Week

21-12-2014 08:44 GMT / 03:44 EST by Serebii

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Soundtrack

For those of you in North America and Europe, the next wave of soundtracks has been released by The Pok�mon Company. This particular soundtrack is the Pok�mon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire soundtrack and contains 160 tracks from the games for $9.99/�7.99/�8.99 on the iTunes platform. This follows on from the release of all of the Soundtracks over the last year and follows it Japanese release earlier this month.

In The Pok�mon of the Week Department

Who's That Pok�mon

Today marks the sixtieth entry into the Generation VI competitive field with a Johto Pok�mon. These entries are created by the visitors for the visitors and then compiled by our writers Miror, Archangel, jesusfreak94, Ragnarok, KillerDraco, KingTorterra & UR2L8. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum
Today, we are covering a Pok�mon introduced in the second generation. It carries its food bundled up in its tail. There once was a famous explorer who managed to reach the peak of the world's highest mountain, thanks to one of these Pok�mon sharing its food. So here it is, the sixtieth entry, Delibird.

Until Next Time, See Ya

Saturday: Pok�mon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Coverage + Pok�mon Trading Card Game

20-12-2014 07:11 GMT / 02:11 EST by Serebii

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Coverage Day 30

Pok�mon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire have been out for four weeks now and as such our coverage is almost at an end, with all parts of the game now covered in the site in our decidated Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire section, our location database, Pok�arth and our XYORAS Pok�dex. Despite this, there may be things we've missed so if you spot anything, let us know.
Been updating various sections including Game Mechanics with further information
12:55: As requested, I have updated Trainers Eyes section with a list of available items outside of their individual pages

In The Games Department

Pok�mon - Virtual Console Releases

At Jump Festa, it was announced that the classic 1998 GameBoy Color game, Pok�mon Card Game GB, known to us as Pok�mon Trading Card Game, will be released on the Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console on December 24th. This game has been out in Europe since July and North America since October. It will cost 617¥ to purchase

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Friday: Pok�mon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Unova Starter Event

19-12-2014 05:05 GMT / 00:05 EST by Serebii

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire -

It has been announced that there will be several special distributions of the Unova Starters in Japan. These distributions are unique in that they offer these starters with their Hidden Abilities. They will be distributed through Serial Code. On December 28th, a code for Serperior with Contrary will be given on Pok�mon Get☆TV and can be redeemed from January 9th to November 30th. This Serperior has the moves Leaf Storm, Hold Back, Wring Out & Giga Drain.
On January 11th 2015, a Emboar with Reckless will also get a code from Pok�mon Get☆TV, which can be redeemed from January 16th to November 30th. It has the moves Flare Blitz, Hold Back, Head Smash & Take Down.
Finally, on January 15th 2015, the new issue of CoroCoro will have a serial code for Samurott with its Hidden Ability of Shell Armor and can be redeemed from January 16th to November 30th. It has the moves Razor Shell, Hold Back, Confide & Hydro Pump.
05:13: Another event distribution has also been announced. In Shibuya in Japan, a special Pok�mon Caf� is opening from January 9th to February 28th. Inside, you can receive a special distribution of a Pikachu. This Pikachu comes with the moves Play Nice, Charm, Nuzzle & Sweet Kiss and holds the Sweet Heart item. Our Event Database has been updated with details of these events

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Thursday: Pok�mon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Coverage + Episode Pictures

18-12-2014 12:12 GMT / 07:12 EST by Serebii

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Coverage Day 29

Serena Gets Serious! The Wild Skiddo Race!!

In The Anime Department

Pok�mon XY - Episode Pictures

As usual, I have done pictures from the episode that aired in Japan today. This episode features Ash & Co. meeting up with Serena's mother at a ranch where people ride Skiddo. The Anim�Dex 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.

In The Pok�mon Department

Pok�mon - Pok�mon TV App

The Pok�mon Company has announced a new platform for the release of their Pok�mon TV app. The app, previously on iOS, Android & Kindle, as well as episodes being on Netflix, Hulu and iTunes is now available on the Amazon Fire TV platform for free. In addition to this, it has been announced that it'll be hitting Roku in 2015

Until Next Time, See Ya

Wednesday: Pok�mon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Coverage Day 28 + Daisuki Club App

17-12-2014 12:25 GMT / 07:25 EST by Serebii

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Coverage Day 28

Pok�mon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire have been out for over three weeks now and as such our coverage is almost at an end, with all parts of the game now covered in the site in our decidated Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire section, our location database, Pok�arth and our XYORAS Pok�dex. Despite this, there may be things we've missed so if you spot anything, let us know.
Been updating various sections including Game Mechanics with further information

In The Pok�mon Department

Pok�mon - Daisuki Club App

Today, the Japanese official Pok�mon Daisuki Club website went through a renewal with new aesthetics and content. Within this content, they have announced that an app will be released in late January 2015 in Japan which gives access to all of the news and content on their website within the app. Within this app, you can also check Pok�mon's Pok�dex entries with different Pok�mon appearing when you load the app. You can also have a Trainer Card in this app. We'll bring more as it comes

Until Next Time, See Ya

Tuesday: Pok�mon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Coverage Day 27

16-12-2014 12:12 GMT / 07:12 EST by Serebii

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Coverage Day 27

Pok�mon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire have been out for over three weeks now and as such our coverage is almost at an end, with all parts of the game now covered in the site in our decidated Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire section, our location database, Pok�arth and our XYORAS Pok�dex. Despite this, there may be things we've missed so if you spot anything, let us know.
Done some general cleanup of the ORAS section, detailing some more intricate unlock details
12:12: I have updated Pok�arth - Hoenn section with more intricate details for trainers

In The Pok�mon Department

Pok�mon Symphonic Evolutions Tour

Following its successful first concerts in August in Washington and September in Philadephia, it has been announced a new date has been added for the Pok�mon Symphonic Evolutions Tour. This time, the concert will be in the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall in Baltimore, Maryland on May 1st 2015. We'll bring more information on this and any further dates as and when they come.

Until Next Time, See Ya

Monday: Pok�mon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Coverage Day 26 + VGC 2015 Ruleset + Art Academy Template

15-12-2014 12:08 GMT / 07:08 EST by Serebii

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Coverage Day 26

Pok�mon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire have been out for over three weeks now and as such our coverage is almost at an end, with all parts of the game now covered in the site in our decidated Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire section, our location database, Pok�arth and our XYORAS Pok�dex. Despite this, there may be things we've missed so if you spot anything, let us know.
Done some general cleanup of the ORAS section, detailing some more intricate unlock details
12:08: I have updated the Feebas Page with further details

In The Games Department

Pok�mon VGC 2015 Rules

The 2015 Video Game Championship Rules have been announced by The Pok�mon Company. These rules will be in all Regional, Nationals, Premier Challenges and finally Worlds throughout 2015. The rules are as follows

Only Pok�mon Omega Ruby and Pok�mon Alpha Sapphire Game Cards or downloadable versions are permitted for use.
The battle format is Double Battle
Players may use Pok�mon from the National Pok�dex, from No. 001�719, that are caught in the game, transferred from a previous Pok�mon title (e.g. X & Y), or received at an official event or distribution
The following Pok�mon may not be on a player's team: o 150 � Mewtwo, 151 � Mew, 249 � Lugia, 250 � Ho-Oh, 251 � Celebi, 382 � Kyogre, 383 � Groudon, 384 � Rayquaza, 385 � Jirachi, 386 � Deoxys, 483 � Dialga, 484 � Palkia, 487 � Giratina, 489 � Phione, 490 � Manaphy, 491 � Darkrai, 492 � Shaymin, 493 � Arceus, 494 � Victini, 643 � Reshiram, 644 � Zekrom, 646 � Kyurem, 647 � Keldeo, 648 � Meloetta, 649 � Genesect, 716 � Xerneas, 717 � Yveltal, 718 � Zygarde, 719 � Diancie
Pok�mon must be placed in the Battle Box.
Pok�mon are allowed to Mega Evolve.
Pok�mon may not hold the item Soul Dew.
Pok�mon above Level 50 are permitted, but they are auto-leveled down to 50 for the duration of battle.
Players may use Pok�mon with Hidden Abilities.
Players may use items that have been officially released via Pok�mon X, Pok�mon Y, Pok�mon Omega Ruby, Pok�mon Alpha Sapphire, the Pok�mon Global Link, or an official event or promotion.
The Pok�mon must have the Blue Pentagon proving that it was caught or hatched in Pok�mon X, Y, Omega Ruby or Alpha Sapphire

These rules match the Battle Spot in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. The other standard rules for behaviour and conduct remain the same as past years

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Art Academy - Rayquaza Template Distribution

For those of you with Pok�mon Art Academy in North America, the new template has been made live. This template is of Rayquaza and is being released to celebrate the release of Pok�mon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire this weekend. This template is accessed in the Free Paint mode of the game.
Edit @ 16:32: Nintendo has also announced that, due to popularity, the Rayquaza template has been extended in Europe to a date that has yet to be given

In The Games Department

Pok�mon - Japanese Specials

Within various TV guides in Japan, a couple of New Years specials have been announced. The first special is due to air at 6am JST on December 31st and is called A Complete Showcase of Legendary Pok�mon and airs for two thouse, then straight after at 8am, for an hour there is the Pocket Monsters XY 1 Hour Special. This special is said to be a lookback of the last year of the anime, including many famous scenes and intense battles. At the end, there will also be a large showcase of content from future episodes. We'll bring more on these as they come

Until Next Time, See Ya

Sunday: Pok�mon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Coverage Day 25 + Pok�mon of the Week

14-12-2014 09:26 GMT / 04:26 EST by Serebii

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Coverage Day 24

Pok�mon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire have been out for almost three weeks now and as such our coverage is almost at an end, with all parts of the game now covered in the site in our decidated Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire section, our location database, Pok�arth and our XYORAS Pok�dex. Despite this, there may be things we've missed so if you spot anything, let us know.
Done some general cleanup of the ORAS section, detailing some more intricate unlock details
11:52: As requested, I have created a page detailing Interviewers Gabby & Ty

In The Pok�mon of the Week Department

Who's That Pok�mon

Today marks the fifty-eighth entry into the Generation VI competitive field with a Unova Pok�mon. These entries are created by the visitors for the visitors and then compiled by our writers Miror, Archangel, Ragnarok, KillerDraco, KingTorterra & UR2L8. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum
Today, we are covering a Pok�mon introduced in the fifth generation.Their white fur feels amazing to touch. Their fur repels dust and prevents static electricity from building up. Cinccino's body is coated in a special oil that helps it deflect attacks, such as punches.So here it is, the fifty-ninth entry, Cinccino.

Until Next Time, See Ya

Saturday: Pok�mon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Coverage Day 24

13-12-2014 11:52 GMT / 06:52 EST by Serebii

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Coverage Day 23

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Friday: Pok�mon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Coverage Day 23 + Art Academy Reminder

12-12-2014 07:45 GMT / 02:45 EST by Serebii

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Coverage Day 23

Pok�mon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire have been out for almost three weeks now and as such our coverage is almost at an end, with all parts of the game now covered in the site in our decidated Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire section, our location database, Pok�arth and our XYORAS Pok�dex. Despite this, there may be things we've missed so if you spot anything, let us know.
Done some general cleanup of the ORAS section, detailing some more intricate unlock details
19:45: Done some general rewording of aspects of the ORAS section

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Art Academy - Cosplay Pikachu Template Distribution

For those of you with Pok�mon Art Academy in Japan, the new template has been released. This template is provides imagery of all five of the Cosplay Pikachu. This template is accessed in the Free Paint mode of the game and runs until February 1st 2014.

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Art Academy - Rayquaza Template Distribution

For those of you with Pok�mon Art Academy in Europe, the latest template is due to end at the end of today. This template is for the Dragon-type Pok�mon, Rayquaza and is to tie in with the recently announced Delta Episode for Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. This template is accessed in the Free Paint mode of the game.

In The Anime Department

Pok�mon the movie XY

The official Pok�mon Movie site has updated with the first poster for the upcoming movie, due for release in Japan on July 18th 2015. No further details have been revealed for the movie yet, but we expect some next month

Poster

Until Next Time, See Ya

Thursday: Pok�mon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Coverage Day 22 + Episode Pictures + Character Biography

11-12-2014 10:23 GMT / 05:23 EST by Serebii

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Coverage Day 22

Pok�mon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire have been out for almost three weeks now and as such our coverage is almost at an end, with all parts of the game now covered in the site in our decidated Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire section, our location database, Pok�arth and our XYORAS Pok�dex. Despite this, there may be things we've missed so if you spot anything, let us know.
Done some general cleanup of the ORAS section & Pokearth
13:22: Added some minor additions to the XYORAS Pok�dex including ability to navigate by Hoenn Pok�dex
18:05: Updated the Event-Only Moves section

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Pok�mon Center Event

It has been announced that a new distribution is to hit the Pok�mon Centers in Japan. From January 17th 2015 to March 1st 2015, you will be able to receive a random Egg Pok�mon. You can receive one of these eggs each week and the Pok�mon within the egg is chosen at random. The Pok�mon received is the base form of one of 5 of the new Mega Evolutions in Pok�mon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire and thus will give you a Carvanha, Numel, Swablu, Bagon or Ralts. These distributions can only be sent to Pok�mon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire

For those of your in Europe, the classic GameBoy Advance title, Pok�mon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire is now available for download on the Nintendo Wii U eShop. This game has you play pinball on a Ruby board or Sapphire board to capture and evolve all Pok�mon in the Hoenn Pok�dex. It costs �6.79/�6.99 to download and requires 90.9MB to download. Click the image to go to our section

Ninja Art Showdown! Frogadier VS Barbarcle!!

In The Anime Department

Pok�mon XY - Episode Pictures

As usual, I have done pictures from the episode that aired in Japan today. This episode features Ash & Co. meeting up with Sanpei to help him fulfil a mission. The Anim�Dex 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.

In The Anime Department

Pok�mon XY - Character Biography

With the episode that just aired in Japan, I have been able to update a biography. This biography is for the character Ash and details a Pok�mon that he obtained in todays episode. Click the image to go to the biography, but be warned as it contains spoilers

Until Next Time, See Ya

Wednesday: Pok�mon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Coverage Day 21 + Movie News

10-12-2014 10:05 GMT / 05:05 EST by Serebii

This update will be amended throughout the day so be sure to check back. If you have any ideas for the site, be sure to send them in
X & Y have been out for months now, and the Chatroom has been rife with discussion while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for battles, trades and Friend Safari hunting, so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also had these discussion and are a bustling trade and competitive section for the games. Be sure to like our FaceBook Page.
Last Update: 22:28 GMT
Edit @ 11:56: Movie News | Edit @ 22:15: More Movie News

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Coverage Day 21

Pok�mon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire have been out for almost three weeks now and as such our coverage is almost at an end, with all parts of the game now covered in the site in our decidated Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire section, our location database, Pok�arth and our XYORAS Pok�dex. Despite this, there may be things we've missed so if you spot anything, let us know.
10:05: Updated the Contests page
18:27: As requested, I have created a much overdue page detailing Egg Move & TM Additions

In The Anime Department

Pok�mon the movie XY

The first teaser trailer has aired of the movie during Oha Suta. In this footage, it showcased Primal Groudon, Primal Kyogre and Shiny Mega Rayquaza facing off before a portal appeared and sucked them in. It ended with Pikachu inside many portals. As in CoroCoro, no unique movie title was given with it just being called Pok�mon the movie XY 2015, with it likely changing early next year, as it often does. We'll have pictures and hopefully video shortly
Edit @ 22:28: Created a temporary section for this movie which includes pictures
Edit @ 02:00: Added official upload of the trailer

Footage

In The Anime Department

Pok�mon the movie XY

Ahead of the footage in Pok�mon Get☆TV and Oha Suta, the first images from CoroCoro have leaked and have revealed the first details about the upcoming movie, due for release in Japan on July 18th 2015 and will feature Primal Groudon, Primal Kyogre and Mega Rayquaza in some form, as well as a portal that mimics the ones seen in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. The text states about something falling through the portal, which will be talked about later. No official title appears to have been given for the movie just yet, just Pok�mon the movie XY 2015 for the time being. We expect first footage of this movie tonight so check back

Pok�mon

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Tuesday: Pok�mon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Greninja Event

9-12-2014 08:02 GMT / 03:02 EST by Serebii

Be sure to check yesterday's update. This update will be amended throughout the day so be sure to check back. If you have any ideas for the site, be sure to send them in
X & Y have been out for months now, and the Chatroom has been rife with discussion while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for battles, trades and Friend Safari hunting, so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also had these discussion and are a bustling trade and competitive section for the games. Be sure to like our FaceBook Page.
Last Update: 03:16 GMT
Edit @ 12:55: ORAS Coverage | Edit @ 03:16: Mega Evolution Act 3

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Coverage Day 20

Pok�mon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire have been out for almost three weeks now and as such our coverage is almost at an end, with all parts of the game now covered in the site in our decidated Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire section, our location database, Pok�arth and our XYORAS Pok�dex. Despite this, there may be things we've missed so if you spot anything, let us know.
12:55 Updated the Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire section with various slight bug fixes
17:35: Fixed a glitch in Pok�arth - Hoenn that stopped In-Game Trades appearing
19:16: Updated the Battle Maison Multi-Battle Partners

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Greninja Event

For those of you with the Japanese games, the Greninja distribution is now live. If you register Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Pok�mon Omega Ruby or Alpha Sapphire on Club Nintendo, then from today you shall be sent a serial code to access it. If you're downloading these games, you need to have your Club Nintendo account tied with the 3DS before the download of both games. This can be done until January 20th.

In The Anime Department

Pok�mon XY - Mega Evolution III

The first details of the upcoming special, Mega Evolution III, due to air in Japan during Spring 2015, have been revealed thanks to a leaflet from Namco arcades in Japan. The summary is as follow
Alain continues his journey to master Mega Evolution and stand on the top as the strongest. Together with Steven, he pursues the legendary megalith that disappeared together with Mega Rayquaza. During this search, he receives information that Groudon has suddenly appeared in the sea. Alan and the others hurry to the location in question, where not only Groudon appears before them, but Kyogre as well. Furthermore, Rayquaza descends from the heavens and a grand battle between the legendary trio begins! What will this mean for Hoenn's future!? Will Alain and the others even survive this!?

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Monday: Pok�mon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Coverage Day 19 + Pinball Ruby & Sapphire - European Release + Mega Stop

8-12-2014 09:11 GMT / 04:11 EST by Serebii

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Coverage Day 19

The games have been out for over a week now and so our the coverage is starting to wind down with the main bulk having been dealt with. If there's anything we haven't done yet that you wish to see or want to see more of, let me know. As usual, I'll be posting the main focal points here, while more in-depth details go on the discovery thread on the forums (including some details I won't post here).
Done some general cleanup of the ORAS section & Pokearth, fixing a few minor issues
11:22: As requested, I created a page detailing Berry Tree Locations
13:53: Updated Pok�arth - Hoenn to include details on the above
20:36: Updated the XYORAS Pok�dex with some small minor information

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire

It has been announced that on Thursday December 11th, the European Wii U eShop will begin offering the classic GameBoy Advance title, Pok�mon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire for download, following Japanese release on Wednesday. This title was a sequel to the original Pok�mon Pinball and featured all the Pok�mon in the Hoenn Pok�dex. It will cost �6.99 / �6.79 to download

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - 3DS XL

A new promotion has been announced for the US. In Gamestop, which is now being called MegaStop. Until December 31st, when you purchase a variety of Pok�mon items at Gamestop, you will be entered in sweepstakes to win digital booster packs for the Trading Card Game Online and a chance to win either one of 50 special Pok�mon Nintendo 3DS XLs or a trip to Hawaii if you redeem at least 2 codes. To enter, you need to redeem a code on your receipt on the official website

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Sunday: Pok�mon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Coverage Day 18 + Pok�mon of the Week

7-12-2014 09:12 GMT / 04:12 EST by Serebii

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Coverage Day 17

The games have been out for over a week now and so our the coverage is starting to wind down with the main bulk having been deal. If there's anything we haven't done yet that you wish to see or want to see more of, let me know. As usual, I'll be posting the main focal points here, while more in-depth details go on the discovery thread on the forums (including some details I won't post here).
Done some general cleanup of the ORAS section & Pokearth, fixing a few minor issues
09:12: Updated the Decorations page with further details
12:16: As requested, I updated the Bike Mechanics page with pictures of locations of the two characters
16:22: As requested, I created a National Pok�dex page

In The Pok�mon of the Week Department

Who's That Pok�mon

Today marks the fifty-eighth entry into the Generation VI competitive field with a Kanto Pok�mon. These entries are created by the visitors for the visitors and then compiled by our writers Miror, Archangel, Ragnarok, KillerDraco, KingTorterra & UR2L8. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum
Today, we are covering a Pok�mon introduced in the first generation. It has nine long tales and fur that gleams gold. It is said to live for 1,000 years. .shtml">Very smart and very vengeful. Grabbing one of its many tails could result in a 1,000-year curse. .shtml">Ninetales casts a sinister light from its bright red eyes to gain total control over its foe's mind. Legend has it that Ninetales came into being when nine wizards possessing sacred powers merged into one. This Pok�mon is highly intelligent-it can understand human speech. So here it is, the fifty-eighth entry, Ninetales.

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Saturday: Pok�mon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Coverage Day 17

6-12-2014 09:11 GMT / 04:11 EST by Serebii

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Coverage Day 17

The games have been out for over a week now and so our the coverage is starting to wind down with the main bulk having been deal. If there's anything we haven't done yet that you wish to see or want to see more of, let me know. As usual, I'll be posting the main focal points here, while more in-depth details go on the discovery thread on the forums (including some details I won't post here).
Done some general cleanup of the ORAS section & Pokearth, fixing a few minor issues
12:18: Created a page detailing Battle Maison Multi-Battle Partners
15:39: Updated the O-Power page
19:38: Updated the Hordes page
21:50: Updated various Game Mechanic pages including Happiness

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Friday: Pok�mon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Coverage Day 16 + Movie News

5-12-2014 08:02 GMT / 03:20 EST by Serebii

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Coverage Day 16

The games have been out for over a week now and so our the coverage is starting to wind down with the main bulk having been deal. If there's anything we haven't done yet that you wish to see or want to see more of, let me know. As usual, I'll be posting the main focal points here, while more in-depth details go on the discovery thread on the forums (including some details I won't post here).
Done some general cleanup of the ORAS section, fixing a few bugs
11:27: Updated the DexNav Overworld Interactions page
12:12: Updated the Holo Caster page
15:05: Updated the Decorations page with further details
18:08: Created a page of ORAS Pok�Mile Mechanics

In The Anime Department

Pok�mon XY The Movie

It has been confirmed that the episode of Pok�mon Get☆TV that is due to air on December 14th 2014 is set to air the latest footage from the 2015 Pok�mon movie. This movie has yet to be officially detailed, and was announced following the Diancie movie earlier this year, but will likely have details revealed within CoroCoro next week. We'll bring more as it comes

Until Next Time, See Ya

Thursday: Pok�mon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Coverage Day 15

4-12-2014 09:14 GMT / 04:14 EST by Serebii

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Coverage Day 15

The games have been out for over a week now and so our the coverage is starting to wind down with the main bulk having been deal. If there's anything we haven't done yet that you wish to see or want to see more of, let me know. As usual, I'll be posting the main focal points here, while more in-depth details go on the discovery thread on the forums (including some details I won't post here).
Done some general cleanup of the ORAS section, fixing a few bugs
10:50: Updated the O-Power page
12:24: Updated the Secret Base page with further details
15:15: Updated the Soaring & Mirage Spot page with clarifications
16:30: Updated the Medals page with further medals
18:56: Updated the Daily & Weekly Events page
20:51: Updated Pok�arth - Hoenn to include details on if Secret Power can be used to make a base, and how many bases are in each area

Until Next Time, See Ya

Wednesday: Pok�mon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Coverage Day 14

3-12-2014 09:11 GMT / 04:11 EST by Serebii

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Coverage Day 14

The games have been out for over a week now and so our the coverage is starting to wind down with the main bulk having been deal. If there's anything we haven't done yet that you wish to see or want to see more of, let me know. As usual, I'll be posting the main focal points here, while more in-depth details go on the discovery thread on the forums (including some details I won't post here).
09:11: In case you missed it last night, the Version 1.2 Patch is available on the eShop.
Done some general cleanup of the ORAS section, fixing a few bugs
12:06: Updated the Pok�Blocks page with more intricate details
14:40: Updated the Contests page with more details
16:51: Updated the Legendary Pok�mon page
19:46: Created a page detailing mechanics of Finding & Evolving Feebas

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Tuesday: Pok�mon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Coverage Day 13

2-12-2014 08:51 GMT / 03:51 EST by Serebii

Be sure to check yesterday's update. This update will be amended throughout the day so be sure to check back. If you have any ideas for the site, be sure to send them in
X & Y have been out for months now, and the Chatroom has been rife with discussion while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for battles, trades and Friend Safari hunting, so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also had these discussion and are a bustling trade and competitive section for the games. Be sure to like our FaceBook Page.
Last Update: 01:12 GMT
Edit @ 01:05: ORAS Version 1.2 Patches | Edit @ 01:12; Pinball Ruby & Sapphire

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Coverage Day 13

The games have been out for over a week now and so our the coverage is starting to wind down with the main bulk having been deal. If there's anything we haven't done yet that you wish to see or want to see more of, let me know. As usual, I'll be posting the main focal points here, while more in-depth details go on the discovery thread on the forums (including some details I won't post here).
08:51: Updated the Decorations page with further decorations
12:38: Created a page about Berries
14:27: Updated the Item Database with the above effects
17:32: Create a page all about Pok�mon you can scan in the overworld with DexNav
20:20: Updated Pok�arth - Hoenn to include a small note at the top about the overworld Pok�mon listed above
22:53: Updated the Medals page with further medals

In The Games Department

Pok�mon X & Y

For those of you with Pok�mon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, a new patch has been made available on the Nintendo 3DS eShop globally. This patch is the one announced last week that was said to fix a glitch that causes the game to potentially freeze when entering the hall of fame. It is required to go online. The patch requires 271 blocks to download. You can access it by scanning these QR codes in your Nintendo 3DS Camera, or through the Nintendo eShop directly

Pok�mon Update Codes

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire

It has been announced that next week, from December 10th, the Japanese Wii U eShop will begin offering the classic GameBoy Advance title, Pok�mon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire for download. This title was a sequel to the original Pok�mon Pinball and featured all the Pok�mon in the Hoenn Pok�dex. It will cost 702¥ to download

Until Next Time, See Ya

Monday: Pok�mon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Coverage Day 12 + Advent Calendar

1-12-2014 07:12 GMT / 02:12 EST by Serebii

Be sure to check yesterday's update. This update will be amended throughout the day so be sure to check back. If you have any ideas for the site, be sure to send them in
X & Y have been out for months now, and the Chatroom has been rife with discussion while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for battles, trades and Friend Safari hunting, so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also had these discussion and are a bustling trade and competitive section for the games. Be sure to like our FaceBook Page.
Last Update: 21:07 GMT
Edit @ 07:21: Kyogre template | Edit @ 13:45: Event Distribution

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Coverage Day 11

The games have been out for over a week now and so our the coverage is starting to wind down with the main bulk having been deal. If there's anything we haven't done yet that you wish to see or want to see more of, let me know. As usual, I'll be posting the main focal points here, while more in-depth details go on the discovery thread on the forums (including some details I won't post here).
07:12: Done some general cleanup of the ORAS section, fixing a few bugs
11:21: Updated the Daily & Weekly Events page
14:16: Updated the Ribbons page
16:54: Created a page on Soot Collection
19:44: Updated the Shiny Pok�mon page with some requested updates
21:07: Updated our special Generation VI Moveset Calculator to include ORAS level ups and move tutors

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Japanese Event

Two special event distributions were announced today for Japan. To celebrate the grand finale of the current Pok�mon Center in Tokyo, before a new one, Pok�mon Center Mega Tokyo opens later this month, two event Pok�mon are to be distributed at the Pok�mon Center Tokyo this weekend. The first will be on this Saturday December 6th and will offer a Level 7 Piplup for download. Then, on Sunday December 7th, a special Level 7 Froakie will be available.

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Art Academy - Groudon Template Distribution

For those of you with Pok�mon Art Academy in North America, the new template has been made live. This template is of Kyogre and is being released to celebrate the release of Pok�mon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire last month. This template is accessed in the Free Paint mode of the game.

In The Site Department

Serebii.net Advent Calendar

As we have done since 2003, this year I have created an Advent Calendar. For those of you who are unfamiliar with the term, an Advent Calendar is essentially a countdown until Christmas. Every day, a new puzzle and a variety of new downloads for you to enjoy. As time goes on, the puzzles get harder and the downloads get more plentiful, so be sure to check back every day. Following last year, we are doing a variety of puzzles which can be done in-browser rather than via printing. Click the picture you go to our Advent Calendar.

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