There has been a delay in the Pokémon of the Week. It'll be up as soon as possible. Since Pokémon 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 @ 11:01; Pokémon of the Week up
In The Animé Department
Special Episode Pictures
As usual, with thanks to our friend Sunain of Pocket Monsters, I have done pictures from the special four minute episode that aired in Japan earlier today. This episode features Natsuya, the main character of the upcoming Pokémon Ranger games undertake a mission to stop Red Eye & The Pokémon Nappers from capturing Pokémon in Oblivia. 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;
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-fifth Pokémon. Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced within the first generation. Its favorite food is anything that is repugnantly filthy. In dirty towns where people think nothing of throwing away litter on the streets, it is certain to gather. In the animé, its stench could be smelt even when it is in its Pokéball So here it is, the one hundred & fifty-fifth featured Pokémon, Muk.
Until Next Time, See Ya
Saturday: Manga Details, Movie 13 Image & Episode Titles
Americans, remember the Jirachi event begins today in Gamestop stores across the country. Since Pokémon 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 Anime Department
Phantom Champion Zoroark Picture
The next CoroCoro Special has shown the first promotional image from the movie since its name change and the revealling of Zorua & Zoroark. This image didn't come with any accompanying data about the movie but did contain this image which will likely be adapted into the Movie Poster. This image features Zorua & Zoroark as well as the Legendary Beasts of Johto and Celebi. It also shows two of the characters introduced in the movie. We'll bring more on this as and when it comes
In The Manga Department
Pocket Monsters Special - Volume 34
Continuing their catch up after the year of no new volumes, Shogakukan has released the 34th Volume of the Pokémon Special series. With that, Coronis has kindly done summaries for this entire volume which constitutes the continuation of the Diamond, Pearl & Platinum arc. The chapters has already been covered on the site, but there have been changes in the volume. Click the picture to go to the summary listings
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. The characters of Gold & Silver were introduced in the Gold & Silver Saga and is based upon the main character that you play as in the games; Gold, Silver & Crystal and the Rival in them respectively. The new aspects tackle factors implemented in the newly released HGSS Manga Series. Click the picture to go to the biography index page
In The Anime Department
Dub Episode Title
Once again, the MSN TV schedule revealed a new dub episode title. This is the episode title for the fourty-third episode of this season and the 616th episode total. This episode features Ash & Co.meet up with two trainers who are looking for a Dusk Stone to evolve their Misdreavus & Murkrow. This episode is to be called Try for the Family Stone! and is scheduled to air on the 13th of March. Click the picture for synopsis and episode pictures;
A second dub title was also revealed by the MSN TV schedule. This is the episode title for the fourty-fourth episode of this season and the 617th episode total. This episode features Pikachu & Piplup being affected by a machine that makes them infatuated with eachother. This episode is to be called Sticking With You Know Who and is scheduled to air on the 20th of March. Click the picture for synopsis and episode pictures;
A third dub title was also revealed by the MSN TV schedule. This is the episode title for the fourty-fifth episode of this season and the 618th episode total. This episode features the beginning of the Galactic Conquest arc and features Team Galactic trying to create the Red Chain. This episode is to be called Unlocking the Red Chain of Events! and is scheduled to air on the 27th of March. Click the picture for synopsis and episode pictures;
A fourth dub title was also revealed by the MSN TV schedule. This is the episode title for the fourty-sixth episode of this season and the 619th episode total. This episode features Team Galactic partake in an assault to capture the three pixies; Azelf, Uxie & Mesprit. This episode is to be called The Needs of Three and is scheduled to air on the 3rd of April. Click the picture for synopsis and episode pictures;
I have started fully integrating the ItemDex into Pokéarth so the entire main databases are totally connected now. 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 - Arceus Event
For all our UK visitors, the UK retailer GAME has revealed the details of the Arceus giveaway. Arceus is to be given at a special HeartGold/SoulSilver pre-release event in select stores across the UK. Unlike Shaymin, this event is only at a handful of stores on each day. This event allows you to download the special Arceus onto your Diamond, Pearl & Platinum games. This Arceus will allow you access to the Sinjoh Ruins in HeartGold & SoulSilver which will get you Dialga, Palkia or Giratina. Click the picture to go to the page and click the box for the location details. Event Details:
This event features a test play of HeartGold & SoulSilver as well as face painting and balloon modelling for the young kids. If you bring your DS and you games, you can get Arceus via Mystery Gift. Official details here
Saturday 13th March
Glasgow Fort - 285 Provan Walk, Glasgow Fort Shopping Centre, Junction 10 - M8, Glasgow, G34 9DY
Castle Court, Belfast - Unit 55, Castle Court Shopping Centre, Belfast Ireland, BT1 1DD
The Fort, Manchester - Unit 18, Manchester Fort, Shopping Centre, Manchester, Lancashire, M8 8EP
Nuneaton - 7-9 Queens Road, Nuneaaton, Warickshire, CV11 5JL
Swansea - Unit 2, The Pod, Morfa Retail Park, Swansea, West Glamorgan, SA1 7DF
Oxford St, London - 100 Oxford Street, London, W1D 9LL
Brighton - 43-44 Western Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 2EB
Sunday 14th March
Dundee - ...
Craigavon - Unit 16, Rushmere Shopping Centre, Craigavon, BT64 1AA
Meadowhall, Sheffield - Unit 29, High Street, Meadowhall Centre, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S9 1EN
Bedford - 27-29 Midland Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1PL
Cardiff - 92 Queen Street, Cardiff, South Glamorgan, CF10 2GR
Norwich - 2-10 Back of the Inns, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 1PT
Portsmouth - 226 Commercial Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 1HG
Saturday 20th March
Gateshead - 17 Red Pathway, Metro Centre, Gateshead, NE11 9HX
Preston - Unit 8, Fishergate Centre, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 8HJ
Selfridges, Birmingham - 2nd Floor, Upper Mall East, Bullring, Birmingham, B5 4BP
Aylesbury - Units 36-37, Friars Sq. Shopping Centre, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP20 2SP
Cabot Circus, Bristol - SU16 Cabot Circus, Broadmead, Bristol, BS1 3BH
Kingston - 64-66 Clearence Street, Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey, KT1 1NP
Plymouth - 81-83 New George Street, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 1RB
Sunday 21st March
Newcastle - 3 Chevy Chase, Eldon Square, Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, NE1 7XP
Liverpool - Unit 44, South John Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, L1 8BU
Wolverhampton - 55 Dudley Street, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WW1 3EY
Harrow - 68-70 St Anns Road, Harrow, Middlesex, HA1 1JX
Hanley - 214-215 The Potteries, Hanley, Staffordshire, ST1 1PS
Reading - Unit 18, Oracle Shopping Centre Reading, Berkshire, RG1 2AQ
Monks Cross, Callington - Unit B, Monks Cross Retail Park, Huntington, York, YO32 9GX
Will add Episode Pictures from today's episode later today or tomorrow so be sure to check back. 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 @ 15:01 GMT; Episode Pictures & Character Biographies added
In The TCG Department
HGSS Promos
With special thanks to SkittyOnWailord for scanning his cards, we have added the new Promo card set; HGSS Promos. These Promo cards are based on cards released in Japan as Promo Cards as well as reprints of several Pokémon Prime cards from the recent HeartGold SoulSilver set. The Cardex has also been updated with these cards. Click the picture to go to the page.
In The Animé Department
Episode Pictures
As usual, I have done pictures from the episode that aired in Japan earlier today. This episode features Ash & Co. meeting up with Flint & Volkner. However, Volkner isn't willing to battle which causes Ash to get annoyed. 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;
In The Animé Department
Character Biographies
In addition to the pictures, I have created Character Biographies for both Volkner and Flint. These biographies detail the Pokémon each character has as well as some background of the characters. Be warned though as both contain spoilers about the episode. Click the respective picture to go to the page
Did some tidying up on the site yesterday as well as some project work. Slow news times are here, but expect a news rush of Ranger Tracks of Light stuff next week followed by new Zoroark/Zorua data the week after. 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 Ranger: Tracks of Light - Ukulele Pichu Details
Continuing the aspects of Pokémon Ranger: Tracks of Light prior to the game's launch, I have compiled a page detailling all the special aspects of your Pokémon partner in the game; the Ukulele Pichu. This page details where you get it, some background on it and the Pokémon Assist it can use. We'll bring more when the game comes next week. Click the picture to go to the page
In The Games Department
Gamestop Jirachi Event Reminder
As I posted last month, Gamestop stores across the United States of America will be giving away a special Jirachi starting from this weekend. This special Jirachi will be given from February 27th 2010 to March 13th 2010 so be sure to go to your local Gamestop and get it while it lasts. It is at Level 5 knows the special Dragon move; Draco Meteor and when traded to HeartGold & SoulSilver, it unlocks the special Night Sky's Edge Pokéwalker course. It is still not currently known if it will be given over WiFi and it's possible that these dates shall change. Click the picture to go to the Night Sky's Edge listing.
Until Next Time, See Ya
Monday: Ranger: Tracks of Light Time Travel Details & Pokéarth Update
The project is already taking shape and it's set to be pretty cool. 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 @ 15:32: Pokéarth Additions
In The Games Department
Pokémon Ranger: Tracks of Light - Time Travel & Multiplayer Details
Recently, I've been asked a bit to delve into the Multiplayer mode of the upcoming game Pokémon Ranger: Tracks of Light. This mode is activated via Time Travelling into the past of the region Oblivia. These aspects are playable by 1 to 4 players and have various reprecussions on the main game. As such, with thanks to yaminokame for some clarification, I have compiled a page detailling the Time Travel aspects of the game. We'll bring more when the game comes in two weeks. Click the picture to go to the page
In The Games Department
Pokéarth - HeartGold & Soul Silver
Continuing the updates of the site in preparation for the release of HeartGold & SoulSilver on the site, I have updated Pokéarth with the long overdue inclusion of the Items. Using the same database we used for the ItemDex, the Johto & Kanto pages for each area will now contain the items that you can find on the ground, with the Dowsing MCHN, as a gift or in a tree. This is very handy if you wish to find certain items. Click the picture to go to the main index, but be warned as it does contain spoilers for the game.
News is back to being somewhat slow, but next month is sure to be massive. With HeartGold/SoulSilver's western release, Ranger: Tracks of Lights Japanese release and the continual gradual 5th generation onslaught, we have a lot to look forward to next month. 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 Anime Department
Dub Episode Title
Once again, the MSN TV schedule revealed a new dub episode title. This is the episode title for the fourty-second episode of this season and the 615th episode total. This episode features Ash & Dawn having a Tag Battle with their new friends Lyra & Khoury. However, Team Rocket have plans that would stop the battle. This episode is to be called Bagged Then Tagged and is scheduled to air on the 6th of March. Click the picture for synopsis and episode pictures;
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-fourth Pokémon. Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced within the fourth generation. It crawls along the seafloor using its long front fins like legs. It competes for food with Lanturn. It lives on the deep-sea floor. It attracts prey by flashing the patterns on its four tail fins. So here it is, the one hundred & fifty-fourth featured Pokémon, Lumineon.
The plans for the new project are coming along well. 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 Title
Another two new Japanese Episode titles have been revealed for upcoming episodes of the Animé in Japan. These episodes are scheduled to air on March 18th as part of a one hour special. The first episode features the introduction of the character Marley and loosely follows the plot utilised in Platinum's Oak's Letter event. The second episode features Natsuya, the Ranger from the upcoming game: Pokémon Ranger: Tracks of Light and focuses on him trying to rescue Heatran in a plot that resembles the Heatran special mission in the aforementioned game.
Episode 636: Fly Shaymin! To the Far Side of the Sky!!
Episode 637: Pokémon Ranger! Heatran Rescue Mission!!
Until Next Time, See Ya
Friday: Ranger Tracks of Light Pictures & Episode Title
Got a new project planned for the site. 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 Ranger: Tracks of Light
As usual, the official site has updated with some new screenshots that further delve into the aspects of the game that we revealed within the last week or so. These pictures don't give any new information but do show various aspects which we detailled but didn't have pictures of, such as Celebi allowing you to travel back in time
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 Ash & Co. helping out at a Pokémon School in Sunyshore City. It is scheduled to air on March 11th
Got a new project planned for the site. 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 Piplup running off from Ash & Co. out of anger. Ash & Co. have to find him, but Team Rocket soon arrive and have a trap planned for them. 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;
It has been a week since Zorua & Zoroark were revealed. If you missed them, be sure to check our previous 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 Games Department
Pokémon Ranger: Tracks of Light - WiFi Events Detailled
Following on from the previous updates, I have updated the WiFi Mission page of the Pokémon Ranger: Tracks of Light section with the details of the WiFi mission as well as the details of the Pokémon you obtain through these missions. At the moment we know about four of the six possible missions and we'll bring more details as they're out. Expect our massive coverage around the start of next month. Click the picture to go to the page
Forgive the lateness of this update, but I am very ill. 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 Ranger: Tracks of Light
The official site has updated with some new screenshots and details about the upcoming Pokémon Ranger game. These screenshots have been added to the pre-release screenshot gallery. Some further details have also been revealed:
The Shaymin in the special mission is also said to be able to be transferred over to the main games thus showing all four of the missions give you new Pokémon
In the Deoxys mission, only the leader of the team is able to retrieve the Deoxys. People without the mission can join in and help capture, but only the group leader can obtain it in each play through
Latios and Latias being in the game is dependant on your character gender. Male brings you Latios and Female brings you Latias.
You may encounter Celebi whom will take you in the past to clear missions. Clearing these missions opens up things in the relative future and is needed to go past certain obstacles
You may find litographs on your adventure. When you find them, the amount of partners you can choose is increased and you have the ability to raise them.
In The Games Department
Fifth Generation Pokémon Clear Pictures!
In addition to that, the official site posted some clearer pictures of the Pokémon we revealed last week, Zorua & Zoroark. No further details were given but I figure you would like to see the pictures. As such, they have been added to our pre-release Generation 5 Pokémon page. Click the picture to go to our Generation 5 page
In The Games Department
HGSS WiFi Event; Yellow Forest
Also, the second release of the Pokéwalker course, Yellow Forest, begins later today over WiFi. This event will run from February 16th 2010 to February 28th 2010 making it last only two weeks. This course features six different kinds of Pikachu, one of which knows Surf and another which knows Fly. Click the picture to go to the HGSS PokéWalker Area page.
In The Animé Department
Ranger: Tracks of Light Episodes
Finally, the official site has announced that in addition to the Ranger: Tracks of Light special episodes scheduled to air on Pokémon Sunday on February 28th & March 7th, there is to be an episode in the main animé featuring the main character from the games as well as the Legendary Pokémon, Heatran. This episode is set to air on March 18th. We'll bring more details as they come
If you have yet to see the details for the fifth generation Pokémon, check the previous 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 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-third Pokémon. Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced within the third generation. It uses its docile-looking face to lull foes into complacency, then bites with its huge, relentless jaws. Before HGSS, you needed to have Ruby to be obtain it in the fourth generation So here it is, the one hundred & fifty-third featured Pokémon, Mawile.
Until Next Time, See Ya
Saturday: Final HGSS Name & Pichu Event Ending Reminder
If you have yet to see the details for the fifth generation Pokémon, check the previous two 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 Games Department
Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver - Final HGSS Names
Following on from the reveals of the US Names for many aspects of the upcoming Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver, I am happy to post the name a lot of you have been asking me about....
HGSS Details:
The name in question is in regards to the Viridian City Gym Leader. Many have asked if he will keep the name Green due to the remakes of FireRed & LeafGreen or if he will keep the name he was given in the original Gold & Silver. The answer to that is that he will keep the name he was given in the previous games.
Picture
US Name
Jp. Name
Gym Leader Blue
Gym Leader Green (グリーン)
In The Games Department
Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver - Pikachu Coloured Pichu US Event Reminder
For all you American visitors, please note that the Pikachu Coloured Pichu is set to end its distribution inGamestop stores across America tomorrow. This Pichu can be downloaded to Diamond, Pearl and Platinum. Just take your DS and the game to the store and you can download it. As mentioned before, this Pichu is a Shiny Pichu and gives you access to the Spiky-eared Pichu in HeartGold/SoulSilver so be sure to get it while you still can. Click the picture for further details
Until Next Time, See Ya
Thursday: Reviving Legends Details, Episode Pictures & Character Biography
Be sure to check the past two updates for news on the 5th Generation. Will update this update with episode pictures later in the day. 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 @ 15:55; Episode Pictures Added
In The Games Department
Fifth Generation Pokémon Revealed!
For those of you who missed our reveal yesterday, the first two Pokémon from the fifth generation got revealed. These two Pokémon, Zorua & Zoroark are related Dark-type Pokémon whom are to appear in the upcoming movie; Phantom Champion Zoroark. Many details were revealed about these Pokémon and as such, the details were added yesterday to our Generation V page. Click the picture to go to our Generation 5 page
In The TCG Department
Reviving Legends
The Official Site updated with the all the cards for the upcoming Reviving Legends set and its associated halfdecks; Tyranitar Darkness & Steelix Metal. This set focuses on the Legends of Johto and features the first dual legendary Pokémon cards in the Pokémon LEGEND cards and was released in Japan earlier today. I have updated our card section with these cards, with thanks to yaminokame for assisting in the translations. The Cardex has also been updated with these cards. Click the picture to go to the page
In The Animé Department
Episode Pictures
As usual, I have done pictures from the episode that aired in Japan earlier today. This episode features Ash & Co. meeting up with both Barry and Paul. Ash & Barry soon have a battle, but it is quickly interrupted by Team Rocket. 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;
In The Animé Department
Character Biography - Ash
With the episode that aired in Japan earlier today, a change has occured in Ash's Pokémon roster. This change was largely expected and as such has been present in his biography for a while. However, it has now been updated with further details. Click the picture to go to the page
Until Next Time, See Ya
Wednesday: Fifth Generation Pokémon Revealed! + Ranger Tracks of Light Details
Be sure to check the past two updates for news on the 5th Generation. We're expecting more news within the week so be sure to check back. 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@13:59: Confirmed as real
Edit @ 14:15: More info coming in, this time in relation to Ranger: Tracks of Light
In The Games Department
Fifth Generation Pokémon Revealed!
Normally I don't post rumours such as this, but these two pictures seen on the right have been posted in the Japanese image boards and they seem to be believing it also. If these scans are legitimate, it reveals the sihlouetted Pokémon and its apparent pre-evolution. With thanks to yaminokame for translations, we have the details posted in the scan.
First, the pre-evolution Pokémon is called Zorua/ Zoroa (ゾロア) and is a Dark-type Pokémon. Its classification is Evil Fox Pokémon, it is 0.7m tall and 12.5kg
Secondly, the Pokémon in the sihlouette is said to be called Zoroark/Zoroaaku (ゾロアーク)and is also a Dark-type Pokémon. Its classification is Monster Fox Pokémon, it is 1.6m tall and 81.1kg Remember, this is possible to be a fake, albeit a very convincing one but fakes are becoming that good as of late, and it is a bit early for leaks, so don't take it as fact yet. We'll bring more on this as and when it comes so be sure to check back
EDIT: These Pokémon have been confirmed as real and CoroCoro indicates there will be more revealed next month, in addition to Zorua & Zoroark's abilities! It also confirms that the 13th movie is to be called Phantom Champion Zoroark. Check back for more and click the picture to go to our Generation 5 page
In The Games Department
Pokémon Ranger: Tracks of Light Details
CoroCoro has also revealed some further details on the upcoming game: Pokémon Ranger: Tracks of Light. This game is due for release on the 6th of March in Japan.
Firstly, we have two attacks of the Deoxys obtained from the special Deoxys mission; Meteor Mash for Attack Deoxys & Detect for Defense Deoxys. If you clear the mission with less than 5 minutes to spare, you will receive the Attack Deoxys
It has also confirmed several other missions including one where you obtain the Manaphy Egg, a special one where you have the capture a Sky Forme Shaymin and a Heatran mission. The Heatran mission will allow you to send Heatran over to HeartGold/SoulSilver with the Heatran knowing the special move; Eruption
The Deoxys & Manaphy missions are to run from March 6th to May 17th while the Heatran and Shaymin missions are to run from March 18th to May 17th.
There is a character called Banema. She will help customise your Capture Styler and help you acquire brand new Ranger Signs.
It also confirms that there are many flying parts of the game where you have to control the Pokémon, avoiding obstacles.
We'll bring more as it comes and expect our usual coverage of the games when they come out in three weeks.
Be sure to check the past two updates for news on the 5th Generation. We're expecting more news within the week so be sure to check back. 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
WiFi Mew Event
For all players with Japanese games, the WiFi event for Mew is ending tomorrow. This WiFi event is the second running of the event and will run until Wednesday in Japan time and will give you access to a legendary Pokémon, Mew. This Mew is the first Pokémon to have the Premier Ribbon and it is given to you at Level 5. This is a available to download on Japanese Diamond, Pearl & Platinum games as well as HeartGold & SoulSilver and it is unknown if it will be repeated again so be sure to get it while you still can. Click the picture to go to our WiFi Events page
In The Site Department
Serebii.net ItemDex
Since the ItemDex went up last week, I've had numerous requests to include the Secret Base & Room Decorations within it. With that in mind, I have added all the items programmed into the games since the inception of the feature into the ItemDex. This brings a further 300 items into the database. Click the picture to go to the ItemDex's index page
Until Next Time, See Ya
Sunday: Generation 5 Page, ItemDex Upgrade & Pokémon of the Week
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.
; HGSS Details:
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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