January 2010 News

Sunday: HeartGold/SoulSilver TCG Set & Pok�mon of the Week

31-01-2010- 10:10 GMT / 05:10 EST by Serebii

The project is looking awesome. You should all enjoy it. 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.
Edit @ 20:04; HeartGold & SoulSilver TCG Set added

In The TCG Department

Platinum: Arceus

With special thanks to SkittyOnWailord for scanning his cards, I have compiled the section for the upcoming card set; HeartGold SoulSilver. This set is the first HeartGold & SoulSilver based set and features a variety of Johto & Kanto Pok�mon. It also introduces the Pok�mon LEGEND cards. This set is due for release in the US on February 10th. The Cardex has also been updated with these cards. Click the picture to go to the page.

In The Pok�mon of the Week Department

Who's That Pok�mon

Once again going into the 4th Generation Competitive Battling strategies, we are covering our one-hundred & fifty-first Pok�mon. Today, we are covering a Pok�mon introduced within the first generation. This Pok�mon is only obtainable by trading its pre-evolution. It sheds its hide once a year. Its boulderlike body is so tough, even dynamite can't harm it. It is said to live in volcanic craters on mountain peaks. Once a year, it sheds its hide and grows larger. The shed hide crumbles and returns to the soil. So here it is, the one hundred & fifty-first featured Pok�mon, Golem.

Until Next Time, See Ya

Saturday: Pichu Event Reminder & Episode Title

30-01-2010- 14:53 GMT / 09:53 EST by Serebii

Be sure to check yesterday's update. 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 @ 23:28: Pok�mon Sunday Revelation Confirmation

Pok�mon HeartGold & SoulSilver - Upcoming US Events

In The Games Department

Pok�mon HeartGold & SoulSilver - Pikachu Coloured Pichu US Event Reminder

For all you American visitors, please note that the Pikachu Coloured Pichu has begun distribution today across Gamestop stores across America. This event is scheduled to last until February 14th 2010. 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. Click the picture for further details

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Sunday Revelation

Pok�mon Sunday has just finished airing in Japan and in the preview for next weeks episode, it shows Junichi Masuda revealling something. This corresponds with his blog post yesterday saying he'll be on to reveal about the new games. The episode of Pok�mon Sunday is to feature the cast trying to work out whom the key character in the upcoming movie is. It is unknown if the reveal is for that or for the brand new games announced yesterday. We'll bring more on this as it comes

In The Anim� Department

New Japanese Episode Title

Another new Japanese Episode title has been revealed for an upcoming episode of the Anim� in Japan. This episode is set to feature both Volkner and Elite Four member Flint in a plot similar to the games. It is scheduled to air on February 25th

Episode 633: Elite Four Flint and Gym Leader Volkner!

Until Next Time, See Ya

Friday: New Pok�mon Game in 2010 & Ranger Tracks of Light

29-01-2010- 08:12 GMT / 03:12 EST by Serebii

This update will be updated throughout 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 @ 08:46: Card Promos Added
Edit @ 15:26; Ranger Tracks of Light Details

In The Games Department

New Pok�mon Game in 2010

The official site has just updated with some details stating that a brand new Pok�mon game series, perhaps a fifth generation is scheduled for release on the Nintendo DS in 2010 in Japan. Further details on this game series have yet to be announced but the site has stated that it will be an RPG and the press release hinted that new Pok�mon were in it. Will this series be a brand new series or the beginning of the fifth generation? We'll bring more as and when Nintendo releases information

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Ranger - Tracks of Light - WiFi Mission Details

Our friend yaminokame has returned from one of the Pok�mon Centres in Japan with details of the Ranger Demo and the upcoming Deoxys WiFi Event. First, the demo features the capture of Mew and it shows that you can call Ranger Signs repeatedly with only a little recharge period. However, the pamphlet noted that the WiFi mission that gives you a Deoxys to send to your Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold & SoulSilver games can only be completed over the multiplayer mode with 2 or more people, meaning you'll need to do it with a friend whom has the game.

In The TCG Department

LEGEND Promotional Cards

The official Japanese card site has updated with a few new Legend Promotional Cards . These cards are early promos of a variety of cards that are to be released within the upcoming set, Reviving Legends. With thanks to Dogasu for assisting in translation. The Cardex has also been updated with these cards. Click the picture to go to the Legend Promotional Card page

Until Next Time, See Ya

Thursday: Mew Event & Episode Pictures

28-01-2010- 14:12 GMT / 09:12 EST by Serebii

Work is coming along very nicely on the projct. 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 now active. This WiFi event is to run until February 11th 2010 and will give you access to a legendary Pok�mon, Mew. This Mew is the first Pok�mon to have the Premier Ribbon and it is given to you at Level 5. This is a repeat of the previous HeartGold/SoulSilver giveaway, however it is now available to download on Japanese Diamond, Pearl & Platinum games as well as HeartGold & SoulSilver. Click the picture to go to our WiFi Events page

Open! Pok�mon Contest! Asatsuki Tournament!!

In The Anim� Department

Episode Pictures

As usual, I have done pictures from the episode that aired in Japan earlier today. This episode features the next Pok�mon Contest as Dawn meets up with her old opponent, Ursula, whom happens to have two Pok�mon Dawn cannot stand; Plusle & Minun. 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: Jirachi Event & Episode Titles

27-01-2010- 09:33 GMT / 04:33 EST by Serebii

Expect a surprise in the next few weeks. 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

Gamestop Jirachi Event Details

I have received information confirming the details I posted on January 10th, confirming that the Jirachi Event is to be given in Gamestop at the end of February. Specifically, the Jirachi will be given from February 27th 2010 to March 13th 2010. This Jirachi knows the special Dragon move; Draco Meteor and when traded to HeartGold & SoulSilver, it unlocks the special Edge of the Night's Sky Pok�walker 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 Edge of the Night's Sky listing.

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 thirty-nineth episode of this season and the 612th episode total. This episode features Ash & Co., with their new friends Kotone & Kazunari enter the Valley Windworks after Kotone's Marill runs off. This episode is to be called Gone With the Windworks! and is scheduled to air on the 13th of February. 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 fourtieth episode of this season and the 613th episode total. This episode features Ash & Co. finding a wild Gible. Kazunari is eager to capture the Pok�mon, but it runs off and seperates the group. This episode is to be called A Rivalry to Gible On! and is scheduled to air on the 20th of February. 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-first episode of this season and the 614th episode total. This episode features a Pok�mon Contest that Dawn is partaking in. Jessie however, is unable to partake in this contest so James steps in and enters the contest for her in disguise. This episode is to be called Dressed for Jess Success! and is scheduled to air on the 27th of February. Click the picture for synopsis and episode pictures;

Until Next Time, See Ya

Monday: New Ranger Special & Champ Path Reminder

25-01-2010- 16:20 GMT / 11:20 EST by Serebii

The project is starting to look awesome. 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

Pok�mon HeartGold & SoulSilver - Champ Path

For those of you with the Japanese version of HeartGold & SoulSilver, the WiFi event for the Pok�Walker Course; Champ Pathis going to end on Wednesday. This event has run since January 13th 2010 and as of yet, there is no indication of it being given again so be sure to get it while you can. This course features several Pok�mon, all at Level 5, knowing moves they would not normally know such as Munchlax with SelfDestruct and Beldum with Zen Headbutt. Click the picture to go to our Pok�Walker Course "Champ Path" subsection.

In The Anim� Department

Pok�mon Sunday Specials

This one slipped by us somewhat. On Pok�mon Sunday yesterday, they announced that a new special episode of the anim� is set to be aired in their episode on February 14th. It is not currently known what the special episodess involve but we'll keep an eye out. As well that, they have announce that a new aspect of the show called Pok�mon Ranger Corner which will likely bring more details about the upcoming Ranger game, similar to their HeartGold & SoulSilver coverage. We'll bring more on this as and when it comes.

In The Miscellaneous Department

Pok�mon World Videos

Just a note to our UK visitors, our friends at the Pok�mon World has begun adding a miriad of videos from various aspects of the Pok�mon franchise, particularly on the Pok�mon side of things, courtesy of our friends Filb. So, if you're interested in these videos, be sure to go to their site and check.

Until Next Time, See Ya

Sunday: Pok�mon of the Week

24-01-2010- 10:03 GMT / 05:03 EST by Serebii

Work on the project is going well. If it continues going this well, it should be up within a couple of weeks. 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 Pok�mon of the Week Department

Who's That Pok�mon

Once again going into the 4th Generation Competitive Battling strategies, we are covering our one-hundred & fiftieth Pok�mon. Today, we are covering a Pok�mon introduced within the fourth generation. This Pok�mon is unobtainable in the upcoming games; Pok�mon HeartGold & SoulSilver. A group once used scientific means to make it evolve, but failed. Its three units generate magnetism. So here it is, the one hundred & fiftieth featured Pok�mon, Magnezone.

Until Next Time, See Ya

Saturday: Dub Episode Title

23-01-2010- 10:28 GMT / 05:28 EST by Serebii

Be sure to check yesterday's update for a fair bit of 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 Anime Department

Dub Episode Title

Once again, the MSN TV schedule revealed a new dub episode title. This is the episode title for the thirty-eigth episode of this season and the 611th episode total. This episode features Ash & Co. finding that a Johto festival is being held. While there, they meet some Johto trainers, including Kotone. This episode is to be called An Egg Scramble and is scheduled to air on the 6th of February. Click the picture for synopsis and episode pictures;

Until Next Time, See Ya

Friday: Ranger 3 Details, Australian HeartGold/SoulSilver Release & More Movie 13 Pok�mon hints

22-01-2010- 08:59 GMT / 03:59 EST by Serebii

Been working on a project for the site lately, it should be cool once done. 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 @ 15:00 - New Pok�mon Hints Added
Edit @ 16:27 - Ranger: Tracks of Light Details Added

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Ranger: Tracks of Light

The official site today quietly updated with a new trailer of the upcoming game, Pok�mon Ranger: Tracks of Light. This trailer detailled many things we already know about but also showed several minutes of footage. I have screencapped all the notable details from this trailer and added the screencaps to our pre-release picture page. Very few new game details were included, other than the following:

In multiplayer mode, you and the people you are with, challenge Pok�mon simultaneously and are able to send numerous simultaneous assists in at once to allow for quicker capture
The trailer also showed a part of a special mission which has you chasing a Manaphy Egg underwater. It is unknown if you will be able to transfer this Egg to your other games, but based on the past two games containing a sendable Manaphy Egg, and the hint in the trailer, it is likely. We'll bring more details on this mission, including the dates it is available, as it comes

Click the picture to go to our pre-release picture page.

In The Games Department

Phantom Champion Z - Key Pok�mon Hints?

Famitsu has recently updated from the World Hobby Fair & Toy Forum and included the above picture featuring a variety of plushies to tie in with the upcoming movie; Phantom Champion Z. Like the previous merchandise, these had two question marks hinting some more Pok�mon will be entered into the product line. These two question marks feature the text NEWポケモンぬいぐるみ映画登場ポケモン（A) & ポケモンぬいぐるみDP 映画登場ポケモン（B) which translates to NEW Pok�mon Plush Pok�mon appearing in the movie (A) & Pok�mon Plush DP Pokemon appearing in the movie (B) respectively, with thanks to yaminokame for translation. This indicates that we will likely see a new Pok�mon or at the very least, a new form of a Pok�mon in the movie. While this is not confirmed, I figure you would would find it interesting. CoroCoro is set to reveal the Key Pok�mon of the upcoming movie in their issue due for release on February 15th. We'll bring more as it comes.

In The Games Department

Pok�mon HeartGold & SoulSilver - Australian Release Confirmed

Nintendo of Australia has just confirmed that Australia & New Zealand will be getting the games Pok�mon HeartGold & Pok�mon SoulSilver on the previously rumoured date; March 25th 2010. This date makes the Australian release just eleven days after the US release and one day prior to the European Date.
I have begun updathing a variety of HGSS pages such as the Gift Pok�mon page to go into much more detail than they previously had and will continue to make these sorts of upgrades until the games come out. Click the picture to go to our vast HeartGold/SoulSilver section.

Until Next Time, See Ya

Thursday: Episode Pictures

21-01-2010- 14:18 GMT / 09:18 EST by Serebii

Get Fired Up Snorlax! Prince of Pok�thlon!

In The Anim� Department

Episode Pictures

As usual, I have done pictures from the episode that aired in Japan earlier today. This episode features Ash finding that the Pok�thlon from Johto is being held nearby. Ash decides to enter the Pok�thlon and faces numerous challenges. 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

Tuesday: Mystery Dungeon - Adventure Squad Locations & Episode Titles

19-01-2010- 11:35 GMT / 06:35 EST by Serebii

Anything you want to know about the Dungeon WiiWare games? Let me know. 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 @ 18:26; US Pre-Order Bonus Confirmed
Edit @ 20:53; Press Release indicates other retaillers to provide bonus

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Mystery Dungeon - Adventure Squad Series - Locations

I have been asked many times about the locations of each Pok�mon within the Mystery Dungeon WiiWare games. With that in mind, I have created a page detailling all the locations for all 493 Pok�mon. In addition to this, I have updated the Spin-Off Pok�dex with these details. Click the picture to go to our Dungeon WiiWare Version Exclusive Listings

In The Games Department

Pok�mon HeartGold/SoulSilver US Pre-Order Bonus

US Retailer Gamestop, has recently announced that they are to be giving away a bonus with orders of Pok�mon HeartGold & Pok�mon SoulSilver. This bonus is available both online and in-store and will offer figures of the Pok�mon Ho-Oh and Lugia for the orders of HeartGold & SoulSilver respectively, as seen pictures. These figures are identical to the figures that were given away in the Japanese release. It has since been announced that other retaillers will carry this bonus, but it's best to check with the ones you're pre-order with. It is not yet known if it will appear in other regions. Click the picture for our massive HeartGold & SoulSilver section

In The Anim� Department

New Japanese Episode Title

Another new Japanese Episode title has been revealed for an upcoming episode of the Anim� in Japan. This episode is set to feature Piplup being seperated from the group by another Draco Meteor. It is scheduled to air on February 18th

Episode 632: Piplup Becomes Separated!

Until Next Time, See Ya

Monday: Japanese Episode Title

18-01-2010- 09:37 GMT / 04:37 EST by Serebii

Lots of stuff coming soon, will have more Dungeon WiiWare stuff this week and I have a project going which should be done before Pok�mon Heart Gold & SoulSilver are released. 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 Anim� Department

New Japanese Episode Title

Another new Japanese Episode title has been revealed for an upcoming episode of the Anim� in Japan. This episode is set to feature Paul and have Ash saved from peril by one of his Pok�mon. It is scheduled to air on February 11th

Episode 631: Blast Evolution! Infernape!!

Until Next Time, See Ya

Sunday: Mystery Dungeon - Adventure Squad Series, Battrio Sets & Pok�mon of the Week

17-01-2010- 13:14 GMT / 08:14 EST by Serebii

The has been a delay in the Pok�mon of the Week. I apologise for this and it will be up as soon as possible. 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 @ 15:03; Pok�mon of the Week added

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Mystery Dungeon - Adventure Squad Series - Dungeons

Continuing the continuation of Dungeon WiiWare coverage, I have compiled a page that details all of the games Version Exclusives. Like all previous Pok�mon games, these games feature Pok�mon exclusive to each version. However, the amount exclusive to each version exceeds 100 per game so I've had to seperate them into seperate pages. Click the picture to go to our Dungeon WiiWare Version Exclusive Listings

In The Games Department

New Battrio Set

In the next few weeks, another Battrio set has been released. This set, the is based upon Rayquaza and as such, it also includes Deoxys and is the first Battrio set to give Pok�mon attacks of a different type to the Pok�mon. As such, I have compiled a list of all the discs within the set. I have also added some new Promotional Discs that have been revealed. These follow the same new mechanics and even feature the Surfing Pikachu. The BattrioDex has been updated with the contents of this set. Click the picture to go to the page.

In The Pok�mon of the Week Department

Who's That Pok�mon

Once again going into the 4th Generation Competitive Battling strategies, we are covering our one-hundred & fourty-nineth Pok�mon. Today, we are covering a Pok�mon introduced within the third generation. This Pok�mon was imprisoned in ancient times. Its body is made of a metal that appears to have non-terrestrial origins. So here it is, the one hundred & fourty-nineth featured Pok�mon, Registeel.

Until Next Time, See Ya

Saturday: Mystery Dungeon - Adventure Squad Series Dungeons

16-01-2010- 14:23 GMT / 09:23 EST by Serebii

Getting back to old sections in these news slumps. 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

Pok�mon Mystery Dungeon - Adventure Squad Series - Dungeons

Since the release of the Pok�mon Mystery Dungeon WiiWare games came so close to the release of HeartGold & SoulSilver, the coverage of these three WiiWare games got cut short and incomplete, including Dungeon listings. Now that I have some time before Ranger: Tracks of Light comes out in Japan and HeartGold & SoulSilver come out in America, I'm going to get back and complete this section. To begin with, I have finished up the listings for all 45 dungeons between the three games. These dungeons have similarity between the three versions but the Pok�mon within them are usually vastly different. Click the picture to go to our Dungeon WiiWare Dungeon Listings

Until Next Time, See Ya

Friday: Ranger: Tracks of Light & Reviving Legends Card Set

15-01-2010- 09:09 GMT / 04:09 EST by Serebii

Be sure to check the last two 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.
Edit @ 09:30 GMT; Ranger - Tracks of Light details & pictures added
Edit @ 11:23 GMT; Deoxys details clarified

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Ranger - Tracks of Light

The official site has just updated with some clearer pictures for the upcoming game; Pok�mon Ranger Tracks of Light. These screenshots are mostly clearer versions of the last ones, but there are new ones too. The site also revealed some new details:

The Deoxys mission, called Deoxys and the Mysterious Temple runs from March 6th 2010 to May 17th 2010 and has multiplayer functionality, allowing you to do the mission with friends.
Deoxys changes forms as you try to capture it and the form you send over to the main games is dependant on the form you capture here. Each form has different attacks and they may know a move not normally known by Deoxys. We'll bring details on the moves Deoxys has as and when it comes
Professor Hastings and Murph from the original Pok�mon Ranger return in this game
The Ukulele Pichu is not with you from the beginning. You will find it on Drop Island
The Quests introduced in Ranger: Shadows of Almia return in this game. Their reward is not currently known.

In The TCG Department

Reviving Legends

The Official Site updated with the first 12 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 Pok�mon cards in the Pok�mon LEGEND cards. 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

Until Next Time, See Ya

Thursday: Ranger: Tracks of Light Pages, Movie 13 Hints & Episode Pictures

14-01-2010- 13:13 GMT / 08:13 EST by Serebii

Will update with Episode Pictures later today or tomorrow. I also expect clear Ranger 3 shots to be released in the weekend. 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 @ 18:52; Episode Pictures added

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Ranger - Tracks of Light

Following on from yesterday's big reveal of the new Ranger game; Pok�mon Ranger: Tracks of Light, I have created a variety of pages from the information we obtained. Firstly, I have created a page that details the WiFi Events that are to come in the game, beginning with the Deoxys mission which will give you a Deoxys to send to your Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold & SoulSilver games. Next, I have created a page detailling the changes to the Pok�Assists in the game. Finally, I have also created a page regarding the brand new Ranger Sign feature that allows you to call Pok�mon to come to you from their usual locales in order to assist you in the game. Click the respective links to go to their pages or click the picture to go to the index of the Ranger: Tracks of Light section and navigate from there.

In The Anim� Department

Key Movie 13 Pok�mon to be Revealed Next Month

The final details of CoroCoro have come out, with thanks to yaminokame for translation, and they indicate that the next issue, due for release on Feburary 15th, is set to reveal the Key Pok�mon for the upcoming movie; Phantom Champion Z is to be revealed. CoroCoro states that people will be surprised at its appearance in the movie. It is unknown if it will be a new Pok�mon or if it will be a previous Pok�mon. We'll bring more as it comes

Growling Ice Punch! Buizel VS Mr. Mime!!

In The Anim� Department

Episode Pictures

As usual, I have done pictures from the episode that aired in Japan earlier today. This episode features Ash being challenged by a trainer and his Mr. Mime. However, after defeat, he decides to train his Buizel to learn the move Ice Punch. 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 Games Department

Pok�arth - HeartGold & Soul Silver

Continuing the updates of the site in preparation for the release of HeartGold & SoulSilver on the site, I have updated Pok�arth with the long over encounter rates for the Bug Catching Contest and a massive update to the Johto Safari Zone section including Pok�mon levels and iteration of the Blocks needed to get certain Pok�mon similar to the Safari Zone page in the HGSS section. Click the picture to go to the main index, but be warned as it does contain spoilers for the game.

Until Next Time, See Ya

Wednesday: New Ranger Game Announced!

13-01-2010- 08:09 GMT / 03:09 EST by Serebii

Could this be the information from CoroCoro and Sunday? 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 @ 09:25 GMT; Confirmed
Edit @ 09:31 GMT; Details being translated
Edit @ 09:55 GMT; Details finished, picture page added

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Ranger - Tracks of Light

The first details of CoroCoro are starting to leak out on Japanese forums and on this blog and they seem to indicate the possibility of a new game. This game is rumoured to be called Pok�mon Ranger - Tracks of Light (ポケモンレンジャー光の軌跡), with thanks to yaminokame for translation, and is said to feature a special download of Deoxys to your Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold & SoulSilver games. It is said that CoroCoro gave a Japanese release date of March 6th 2010. Expect more details soon as we translate CoroCoro. Please keep checking back

The game is set in the new Oblivia Region which is a small island range
The evil team in this game are called the Pok�mon Nappers and are led by a character called Red Eye
The Pok�Assist is back, this time where you send the Pok�mon in question out into the field to assist in the capturing of other Pok�mon. However, if the Pok�mon receives damage, it will run away
The game allows you to ride on the back of the Legendary Beasts; Raikou, Entei & Suicune to get past certain areas
You encounter a Pichu whom carries a Ukulele whom seems to have a big part in the story
There are symbols that you can draw that all certain Pok�mon, such as the aforementioned beasts should you need them. They have released a symbol for Eevee and a symbol for Croagunk.
There's a trial version coming on the Japanese Nintendo Channel and in DS Download Stations on January 29th
There is a multiplayer mode. Up to four players can play to try and capture the most Pok�mon
There's a secret about the Deoxys you can download. It is to be revealed next month

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Ranger - Tracks of Light - Pre Release Pictures

With the details posted above, I have also compiled all the pictures provided by CoroCoro and placed them into our usual Pre-Release Picture page. We'll likely get high quality pictures on Friday but until then, you can see all the pictures available in this section. Expect more to come soon. Click the picture to go to the picture page

Until Next Time, See Ya

Tuesday: HGSS WiFi Event Reminder & European Date Confirmed

12-01-2010- 12:25 GMT / 07:25 EST by Serebii

Expect CoroCoro details any day now. Keep checking 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

Pok�mon HeartGold & SoulSilver - Champ Path

For those of you with the Japanese version of HeartGold & SoulSilver, the WiFi event for the Pok�Walker Course; Champ Path has begun and is now currently active. This event will run from January 13th 2010 to January 27th 2010 so be sure to get it while you still can. This course features several Pok�mon, all at Level 5, knowing moves they would not normally know such as Munchlax with SelfDestruct and Beldum with Zen Headbutt. Click the picture to go to our Pok�Walker Course "Champ Path" subsection.

In The Games Department

Pok�mon HeartGold & SoulSilver - European Release Confirmed

The Official Nintendo Magazine in the UK has just confirmed that Europe will be getting the games Pok�mon HeartGold & Pok�mon SoulSilver on the previously rumoured date; March 26th 2010. This date makes the European release just twelve days after the US release. However, please note that this date has yet to be released in a Press Release so may change at any time. Click the picture to go to our vast HeartGold/SoulSilver section.

Until Next Time, See Ya

Monday: Pok�Walker Event Course Event & Pikachu Coloured Pichu Event Confirmed

11-01-2010- 12:04 GMT / 07:04 EST by Serebii

In The Games Department

Pok�mon HeartGold & SoulSilver - Pok�Walker Event - Event

With thanks to a Japanese Blog, we have details that the Pok�Walker Course; Event is scheduled to be given away in Japan from January 29th to February 28th in the Pok�mon Centres around Japan. Like the Shopping Course, it is not currently known if it will arrive on WiFi like Champ Path did. This course features a variety of Pok�mon including Sableye and Croagunk and has rare items like the Yellow Flute in it. Click the picture to go to our Pok�Walker Course "Event" subsection.

In The Games Department

Pok�mon HeartGold & SoulSilver - Pikachu Coloured Pichu US Event Confirmed

Confirming the post I made yesterday, the official site has today updated stating that the Pikachu Coloured Pichu is to be given away at Gamestop stores across America from January 30th 2010 to February 14th 2010. 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. I can also confirm to you now that the Jirachi event I mentioned yesterday will also be given at Gamestop. Click the picture for further details

Until Next Time, See Ya

Sunday: Possible US Event News, Pok�mon Sunday Clarification & Pok�mon of the Week

10-01-2010- 10:34 GMT / 05:34 EST by Serebii

I have begun work on something cool and handy many people have asked for and will use. 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

Pok�mon HeartGold & SoulSilver - Possible Upcoming US Events

I have recently been made aware of the two upcoming in-store events in the United States for your Diamond, Pearl & Platinum games. These events, as many of you would have guessed include the Pikachu Coloured Pichu. According to what I have heard, this Pikachu Coloured Pichu event will be given away at the end of this month. This Pichu, when transferred to HeartGold/SoulSilver will allow you access to the special Spiky-eared Pichu in Ilex Forest. Click the picture for more details on this in-game event.
In addition to this, the special Jirachi is also said to be given away instore at the end of February. This Jirachi, when sent to HeartGold/SoulSilver will unlock the special Edge of the Nights Sky Pok�Walker Course. It is unknown if the Jirachi will also be given over WiFi like it was in Japan.
Although I trust the person who told me this, it is not confirmed and it's possible that any of the details could change at any time.

In The Pok�mon Department

Pok�mon Sunday's "Reveal"

I have been sent several e-mails regarding this. Last night, Pok�mon Sunday showed in their trailer for next week's episode that they're going to reveal something in that episode by covering a board with a giant question. As such, the community has jumped up with many people saying that this is confirmed to be a fifth generation Pok�mon. While this is possible, people seem to forget that Pok�mon Sunday cover many things in their trailers, such as a Magikarp back in May last year so it's best not to jump to conclusions as anything could be under the question mark, especially as it's being shown in the Game Arena segment of the show indicating the reveal is games related. Rest assured, whenever some true news comes out, you'll find it here as soon as it comes so keep checking back.

In The Pok�mon of the Week Department

Who's That Pok�mon

Once again going into the 4th Generation Competitive Battling strategies, we are covering our one-hundred & fourty-eigth Pok�mon. Today, we are covering a Pok�mon introduced within the second generation. This Pok�mon was not directly available in any of the portable third generation games, requiring you to trade to obtain it. When exposed to the moon's aura, the rings on its body glow faintly and it gains a mysterious power. So here it is, the one hundred & fourty-eigth featured Pok�mon, Umbreon.

Until Next Time, See Ya

Saturday: HGSS WiFi Event Reminder

09-01-2010- 14:36 GMT / 09:36 EST by Serebii

In The Games Department

Pok�mon HeartGold & SoulSilver - Enigma Crystal

For everyone who has imported the games HeartGold & SoulSilver, the WiFi event; Enigma Crystal, ends on Monday in Japan. This event allows for the download of the Enigma Crystal item, which when taken to the Pewter City Museum, is found to be a Soul Dew. However, once you leave the Museum, a Pok�mon will attack; Latios on HeartGold and Latias in SoulSilver. This event ends Monday and there currently isn't a sign of it being repeated so download while you can. Click the picture to go to the HeartGold/SoulSilver Wi-Fi Events page.

Until Next Time, See Ya

Thursday: Episode & Opening Pictures, Character Biography Update & Episode Title

07-01-2010- 10:54 GMT / 05:54 EST by Serebii

Lots of things to come this year. Should have Episode Pictures and pictures of the new Intro later today or tomorrow. 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 @ 12:58 GMT; Intro Pictures Added
Edit @ 20:57 GMT; Episode Pictures added, sorry for the delay

In The Anim� Department

Episode Pictures

As usual, I have done pictures from the episode that aired in Japan earlier today. This episode features Ash & Co. finding a Magnezone and a Metagross are causing issues within a city. They decide to try and help out and stop the onslaught. 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 Anim� Department

Opening Pictures - The Greatest - Everyday

Today, a new Opening aired with the new episode in Japan. This Episode, titled; The Greatest - Everyday, features a variety of Pok�mon including almost all the Legendary Pok�mon and features shots of the Grand Festival and the Sinnoh League. Click the picture to go to the gallery but be warned however as they contain major spoilers for the future;

In The Anime Department

Character Biography Update

With the episode that aired in Japan just now, some changes were introduced to both Ash & Dawn's Pok�mon Roster through the new Introduction. As such, I have updated their respective character biography with the changes in a new subsection called Future Captures. Be warned though, as these changes contain major spoilers for future Episodes. Click the picture to go to the character biography;

In The Anim� Department

New Japanese Episode Title

Another new Japanese Episode title has been revealed for an upcoming episode of the Anim� in Japan. This episode is set to feature a Double Battle with the Electric pair; Plusle & Minun. It is scheduled to air on February 4th

Episode 630: Double Battle! VS Plusle & Minun

Until Next Time, See Ya

Wednesday: Pok�arth Kanto & Johto Trainers added & New Pok�mon/Form Hints!?

06-01-2010- 12:13 GMT / 07:13 EST by Serebii

Continuing with the upgrades for HeartGold & SoulSilver, there's more to come!. 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 @ 21:26; New Pok�mon or Pok�mon Form hinted?

In The Games Department

Pok�arth - HeartGold & Soul Silver

As promised, I have updated Pok�arth with every single trainer that is included in the Johto & Kanto regions in the upcoming Pok�mon games; HeartGold & SoulSilver. This includes every trainer on every route, every gym and every rematch team. These will be updated with US names as soon as we get the US games. Click the picture to go to the main index, but be warned as it does contain spoilers for the game.

In The Pok�mon Department

Possible New Pok�mon?

With thanks to PkmnCollectors, we have been made aware of a new bit of merchandise that is set to be released in conjunction with the upcoming movie in Japan; Phantom Champion Z. This specific piece of merchandise, Pok�Ball items that project Pok�mon images, focus on many main Pok�mon within the movie but two of these items are not yet revealed.
In previous years, the Pok�mon blanked out traditionally ended up being the new secret legendary, or a new Pok�mon form such as Giratina's Origin Forme. It is possible that these could be either the first known 5th Generation Pok�mon or these could be new forms of Pok�mon in a similar manner to the Spiky-eared Pichu last year. It is also highly possible that this could just be two Pok�mon we already have such as Lugia & Ho-Oh or any other Pok�mon set to feature in the movie, but it is still worth knowing but remember it is not confirmed. It is unknown when this will be revealed, perhaps more hints in CoroCoro next week, but we'll get new information to you as soon as possible.

Until Next Time, See Ya

Tuesday: Johto Picture Archive

05-01-2010- 12:37 GMT / 07:37 EST by Serebii

Am in the process of working on HGSS Pok�arth updates as well as several other things. This should help with the dry news days which seem to be hitting us. 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 Anim� Department

Johto Journey Picture Archive

To tie in with the upcoming release of the Johto Remakes; HeartGold & SoulSilver, I have updated our Picture archives to include the Johto Joruneys episodes, which we previously have poor quality pictures or no pictures at all. These episodes go from Don't Touch That Dile up to The Fortune Hunters. Click the picture to go to the Johto Index page and navigate from there

Until Next Time, See Ya

Sunday: Pok�mon of the Week

03-01-2010- 10:39 GMT / 05:39 EST by Serebii

Keep your HGSS & Pok�Park page requests coming in. 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 Pok�mon of the Week Department

Who's That Pok�mon

Once again going into the 4th Generation Competitive Battling strategies, we are covering our one-hundred & fourty-seventh Pok�mon. Today, we are covering a Pok�mon introduced within the third generation. By singing melodies in its crystal-clear voice, it makes its listeners experience dreamy wonderment. It sings in a gorgeous soprano. Its wings are like cotton clouds. If it bonds with a person, it will gently envelop the friend with its soft wings, then hum. So here it is, the one hundred & fourty-seventh featured Pok�mon, Altaria.

Until Next Time, See Ya

Saturday: HGSS Game Corner

02-01-2010- 15:27 GMT / 10:27 EST by Serebii

Will begin a lot of things shortly, you should find them useful. 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

HeartGold/SoulSilver Game Corner

A commonly requested section is regarding the two Game Corners in HeartGold/SoulSilver. These Slot Machines have some cool new mechanics included that were not in previous versions and so I have created a page detailling the mechanics of the slots as well as the prizes in each Game Corner. Click the picture to go to the page

Until Next Time, See Ya