July 2012 News

Tuesday: Pok�mon Black 2 & White 2 - Pok�Star Studios

31-07-2012 14:40 BST / 09:40 EDT by Serebii

This update will be ammended throughout the day. If you have any ideas for the site, let me know.
With the news of Black 2 & White 2, the Chatroom has been rife with discussion of the possibilities that are to come while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for people to hunt down the new Dream World Pok�mon for trade and to battle other trainers 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 new FaceBook Page.
Last Update: 16:56 BST

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Black 2 & White 2

Our coverage is starting to come to a close with the majority of the game fully dealt with. As such, if there is anything about the game that you still wish to see a section about, let me know and I'll get it up as soon as I can. We're still compiling some data such as for Join Avenue and the Dream World so those pages will still be added

As requested, I have updated the Pok�Star Studios page with more movies. I've also detailed the "Strange Ending" required in each movie, which activates the special entry animation, and detailed the ranks within the area
16:56; Added two more movies

Until Next Time, See Ya

Monday: Pok�mon Black 2 & White 2 Australian Release

30-07-2012 08:45 BST / 03:45 EDT by Serebii

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Black 2 & White 2

For those of you in Australia and New Zealand, the release date for Pok�mon Black 2 & White 2 has been revealed. These games will come out on October 11th 2012, the day before Europe and four days after America. In addition to this, the side game Pok�mon Dream Radar will be available on the 3DS eShop on the same day

Until Next Time, See Ya

Sunday: Pok�mon of the Week

29-07-2012 14:13 BST / 09:13 EDT by Serebii

In The Pok�mon of the Week Department

Who's That Pok�mon

Today marks the eighty-second entry into the Generation V competitive field with a new Pok�mon. These entries are created by the visitors for the visitors and then compiled by our writers Blue Harvest, KingTorterra and TrollFreak. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum.
Today, we are covering a Pok�mon introduced in the third generation. t went ashore after evolving. Its entire body is clad in a sturdy armor.Its enormous, retractable claws can cut through most anything. Its entire body is clad in sturdy plates. So here it is, the eighty-second entry, Armaldo.

Until Next Time, See Ya

Saturday: Pok�mon Black 2 & White 2 + Conquest Passwords

28-07-2012 07:58 BST / 02:58 EDT by Serebii

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Black 2 & White 2

Created a subsection to the Daily/Weekly Events page detailing the Birthday changes

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Conquest - More Passwords

Several more passwords have been revealed on the official site for Pok�mon Conquest. These passwords work on the US, Australian and European games. First, we have two that unlock Deino and are 8rf3XPwvJw and PKSRGpCPZJ while the next unlocks Chimchar DNB3x2gCgk. Lilligant was given by the Nintendo Zone as RwGxLbHRRk. Gible is accessed by the password J3mmJr9rX8. You can only use these passwords once so be sure you have a Warrior who has a decent link with them We'll bring more passwords as and when they come

Until Next Time, See Ya

Friday: Black 2 & White 2 - Japanese Global Link Event + Conquest EU Password

27-07-2012 07:59 BST / 02:59 EDT by Serebii

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Black 2 & White 2

For those of you with the Japanese Pok�mon Black 2 & White 2, a new Global Link promotion has been announced. This promotion gives Pikachu with its Hidden Ability of Lightningrod. This Pok�mon has previously only been made available with its Hidden Ability via a special event last year. This promotion is only available to those players who participate in the special "Pok�mon Daisuki Club Summer Sports League 2012" flash game on the Pok�mon Daisuki Club website. It's only available for Black 2 & White 2 users and runs from September 19th 2012 to January 31st 2013. It is Level 10, Male, and knows the special move; Headbutt. The Event Database has been updated with details of this event

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Conquest - European Release

Pok�mon Conquest is finally released today in various parts of Europe. This game is a new game based upon the convergence of two franchises, Pok�mon and Nobunaga's Ambition and features you controlling a variety of Warriors, befriending Pok�mon and battling. We covered this game in full back during its release in March and so we have a full section detailing all the aspects of the game. First, we have complete Pok�mon listings which detail stats, evolutions and locations. Complete listings on all the Warlords and Warriors in the game. We also detail the whole region of Ransei as well as Attacks, Items, Abilities and much more. Click the image to go to our page

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Conquest - WiFi Event

The fourth WiFi Event for Pok�mon Conquest is now live for America and Europe. This WiFi event features the story of Okuni as she searches Ransei for a specific date. Your task here is to recruit male warriors. This event is live now and lasts until December 31st 2012. In addition to that, all current WiFi events for Pok�mon Conquest in America are also live in Europe

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Conquest - First European Password

The first European password for Pok�mon Conquest has been revealed by GAME. This password unlocks the Pok�mon Larvesta. The password is yQAw81qxGR . Be careful as you can only use the password once in your game so make sure you have a warrior with decent link with Larvesta. This password will work in all English language versions of the game. We'll bring more passwords as and when they come

Until Next Time, See Ya

Thursday: Episode Pictures + Character Biography

26-07-2012 11:22 BST / 06:22 EDT by Serebii

This update will be ammended throughout the day with Episode Pictures. If you have any ideas for the site, let me know.
With the news of Black 2 & White 2, the Chatroom has been rife with discussion of the possibilities that are to come while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for people to hunt down the new Dream World Pok�mon for trade and to battle other trainers 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 new FaceBook Page.
Last Update: 14:15 BST
Edit @ 14:15; Episode Pictures

In The Anim� Department

Pok�mon Black & White - Episode Pictures

As usual, I have done pictures from the episode that aired in Japan today. This episode features Ash & Co. investigating a blackout which is said to be caused by a Dragonite. The Anim�Dex has been updated with the massive contents of this episode. Click the picture to go to the gallery but be warned however as they contain spoilers;

In The Anim� Department

Pok�mon Black & White - Character Biographies

With the new episode that just aired, I have been able to update Iris' biography with a new Pok�mon. This new Pok�mon has been hinted at in a variety of ways recently and is now in place. Be warned though as these biographies contain spoilers. Click the respective picture to go to the page

Until Next Time, See Ya

Wednesday: Pok�mon Black 2 & White 2 - Fes Missions

25-07-2012 11:44 BST / 06:44 EDT by Serebii

This update will be ammended throughout the day.
With the news of Black 2 & White 2, the Chatroom has been rife with discussion of the possibilities that are to come while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for people to hunt down the new Dream World Pok�mon for trade and to battle other trainers 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 new FaceBook Page.
Last Update: 19:30 BST

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Black 2 & White 2

Updated the Fes Mission page with further details on the abnormal items found within the missions
19:30 Fixed up some page issues in the Black 2 & White 2 section and added a page about Pickup, though it hasn't changed from Black & White

Until Next Time, See Ya

Tuesday: Pok�mon Conquest Password

24-07-2012 14:03 BST / 09:03 EDT by Serebii

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Conquest - First Passwords

Another new password has recently come out via Toys 'R' Us in North America. This password unlocks the Pok�mon Pansage, and is the second password that unlocks a swarm of this species of Pok�mon. The password is q5wwwxHD8n . Be careful as you can only use the password once in your game so make sure you have a warrior with decent link with Pansage. However, like the recent Pikachu password, it can be used after using the first Pansage password. We'll bring more passwords as and when they come

Until Next Time, See Ya

Monday: Pok�mon Black 2 & White 2 Join Avenue + Episode Titles + Manga Bios

23-07-2012 08:22 BST / 03:22 EDT by Serebii

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Black 2 & White 2

Updated the Join Avenue page with the text the passing by people say when they want to open a store or go to a specific store. More to come today
15:28; Updated the Join Avenue page with complete shop listings
16:18; Updated the Join Avenue page with full details on the items, including what items the Thrift Store items can be
16:55; Updated the Pok�mon World Tournament page with Mix Master tournament listings

In The Anim� Department

Pok�mon Best Wishes Season 2 - Episode Title

With the new issue of a TV Guide, we have a new title for an episode. This episode features the continuation of the World Tournament Junior Cup in Undella Town. They are due to air on August 23rd and August 30th following a two week break in the middle of August
Episode 752: Power Battle! Iris VS Dawn!
Episode 753: Ash, Iris & Trip's Final Battle

Pok�mon Special Biography - Black & White!

In The Manga Department

Pok�mon Special Biographies

Coronis has kindly written new biographies for the Pok�mon Special characters Black ^& White. Black & White are both based upon the main characters of the 5th generation games and feature in the recent variations of the manga. The biographies have been updated with the recent happenings from that series. Click the picture to go to the detailed biography page and select them from there.

Until Next Time, See Ya

Sunday: Pok�mon of the Week

22-07-2012 13:51 BST / 08:51 EDT by Serebii

We've had a busy month and things are starting to wind down. If there's anything you still wish to know about Black 2, White 2, Dream Radar or Pok�dex 3D Pro, contact us and we'll get it sorted.
With the news of Black 2 & White 2, the Chatroom has been rife with discussion of the possibilities that are to come while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for people to hunt down the new Dream World Pok�mon for trade and to battle other trainers 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 new FaceBook Page.
Last Update: 13:51 BST

In The Pok�mon of the Week Department

Who's That Pok�mon

Today marks the eighty-first entry into the Generation V competitive field with a new Pok�mon. These entries are created by the visitors for the visitors and then compiled by our writer Blue Harvest and TrollFreak. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum.
Today, we are covering a Pok�mon introduced in the fifth generation. Many famous songs have been inspired by the melodies that Meloetta plays. Its melodies are sung with a special vocalization method that can control the feelings of those who hear it. It changes its form using a special move in battle. So here it is, the eighty-first entry, Meloetta.

Until Next Time, See Ya

Saturday: Pok�mon Black 2 & White 2 - World Tournament Rentals

21-07-2012 09:51 BST / 04:51 EDT by Serebii

Be sure to check the last few updates
With the news of Black 2 & White 2, the Chatroom has been rife with discussion of the possibilities that are to come while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for people to hunt down the new Dream World Pok�mon for trade and to battle other trainers 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 new FaceBook Page.
Last Update: 09:51 BST

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Black 2 & White 2

Updated the Pok�mon World Tournament page with full listings on the Rental Pok�mon for the Rental Tournament and Rental Master Tournament

Until Next Time, See Ya

Friday: Pok�mon Black 2 & White 2 - Special Intro Animation + Japanese Dream World Furniture

20-07-2012 09:37 BST / 04:37 EDT by Serebii

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Black 2 & White 2

Updated the Pok�Star Studios page with details on how to get a special entry animation from it
17:37: Created a game mechanic page about Entry Animations

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Black 2 & White 2 - New Pok�mon Global Link Promotion

For those of you with the Japanese games of Black, White, Black 2 & White 2, a new promotion to give more Pok�Dolls with which you can decorate your Dream House in the Dream World. These Pok�Dolls feature Reshiram and Zekrom and are available in Japan from July 20th and available through a password that will be e-mailed to all Daisuki Club members. The password is: なつやすみだいすき

Until Next Time, See Ya

Thursday: Pok�mon Black 2 & White 2 Section + WiFi Piplup + Black & White European Porygon Event + Episode Pictures

19-07-2012 10:32 BST / 05:32 EDT by Serebii

We've had a busy three and a half weeks and things are starting to wind down. If there's anything you still wish to know about Black 2, White 2, Dream Radar or Pok�dex 3D Pro, contact us and we'll get it sorted. This update will be ammended throughout the day
With the news of Black 2 & White 2, the Chatroom has been rife with discussion of the possibilities that are to come while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for people to hunt down the new Dream World Pok�mon for trade and to battle other trainers 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 new FaceBook Page.
Last Update: 14:07 BST
Edit @ 12:01: Piplup event | Edit @ 13:45: Episode Pictures | Edit @ 14:07; Black 2 & White 2 Details

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Black 2 & White 2 - World Tournament

I have created a page detailing the Battles with characters you traded with, including the new Black 2 & White 2 only effects

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Black 2 & White 2 - WiFi Event: Piplup

For those of you who have imported Black 2 & White 2, the first Wi-Fi event is now live for the games. This event gives a special Piplup which knows the move Sing, a move it cannot normally learn. This Piplup is released to promote the movie short: Meloetta's Sparkling Recital. It runs until August 9th so get it while you still can. Click the image to go to our WiFi Event page

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Black & White - Porygon

Following last week's event for America and Australia, Europe has gone live with the Porygon Global Link Promotion. This promotion, announced to tie in with the renewal of the Global Link a couple of weeks ago, offers a variety of Porygon material. First, you have a downloadable Porygon, with its Hidden Ability of Analytic, which is unlocked via password from Eurogamer: PORYEUROGAMERNET for UK and all other regions. For Spanish games, the password is PORYEUROGAMERES. For French games, the password is PORYEUROGAMERFR. For German games, the password is PORYEUROGAMERDE More European passwords will be added as we get them. The Event Database has been updated with details of this event
Second, there's a Porygon2 Pok�mon Doll for you to decorate our Dream World house. This promotion has no password at all
Finally, there's a Porygon-Z C-Gear skin to obtain. This C-Gear skin, same as the one in Japan last year, needs a password that will be distributed on Pokemon.com: PORYZCGEAR2012
All of these promotions run until September 27th so get while you can and we'll provide European details when they come

Connoiseur Detective Cilan! The Mystery of the Lost Cubchoo!

In The Anim� Department

Pok�mon Black & White - Episode Pictures

As usual, I have done pictures from the episode that aired in Japan today. This episode features Ash & Co. helping a trainer find his missing Cubchoo. The Anim�Dex has been updated with the massive 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 Black 2 & White 2 - Daily Events

18-07-2012 16:16 BST / 11:16 EDT by Serebii

We've had a busy three and a half weeks and things are starting to wind down. If there's anything you still wish to know about Black 2, White 2, Dream Radar or Pok�dex 3D Pro, contact us and we'll get it sorted.
With the news of Black 2 & White 2, the Chatroom has been rife with discussion of the possibilities that are to come while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for people to hunt down the new Dream World Pok�mon for trade and to battle other trainers 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 new FaceBook Page.
Last Update: 16:59 BST

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Black 2 & White 2 - World Tournament

I have updated the Daily/Weekly Event page with further events and clarifications
16:59; Added some missed trainers to our Unova section of Pok�arth

Until Next Time, See Ya

Tuesday: Pok�mon Black 2 & White 2 - World Tournament

17-07-2012 11:56 BST / 06:56 EDT by Serebii

We've had a busy three and a half weeks and things are starting to wind down. If there's anything you still wish to know about Black 2, White 2, Dream Radar or Pok�dex 3D Pro, contact us and we'll get it sorted.
With the news of Black 2 & White 2, the Chatroom has been rife with discussion of the possibilities that are to come while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for people to hunt down the new Dream World Pok�mon for trade and to battle other trainers 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 new FaceBook Page.
Last Update: 11:56 BST

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Black 2 & White 2 - World Tournament

As requested, I have created a page about the Pok�mon World Tournament Download Tournaments, including full trainer listings

Until Next Time, See Ya

Monday: Pok�mon Black 2 & White 2 - Forgotten Item + Pok�Star Studios + Pok�mon Conquest

16-07-2012 10:58 BST / 05:58 EDT by Serebii

We've had a busy three and a half weeks and things are starting to wind down. If there's anything you still wish to know about Black 2, White 2, Dream Radar or Pok�dex 3D Pro, contact us and we'll get it sorted.
With the news of Black 2 & White 2, the Chatroom has been rife with discussion of the possibilities that are to come while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for people to hunt down the new Dream World Pok�mon for trade and to battle other trainers so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also had these discussion and are a bustling trade and competitive section for the games.
Last Update: 22:26 BST
Edit @ 22:26; Conquest WiFi Event & Password

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Black 2 & White 2 - Forgotten Item

As many have requested, I have created a page about the Forgotten Item and the complex process of this massive subquest
20:03; As some have requested, with thanks to bluesun, we've added more movies to the Pok�Star Studios page

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Conquest - Fourth Wi-Fi Event & Password

For those of you with the US Pok�mon Conquest game, the fourth WiFi event is revealed. This WiFi event unlocks the ability to receive the Pok�mon Reshiram and is the only way to get the Pok�mon. This WiFi event is live from July 30th until December 31st 2012 so be sure to download it when it begins
In addition to that, a second password for Pikachu has been announced for North American games by Nintendo of Canada. This password can be used in addition to the first one urALRZwvRg

Until Next Time, See Ya

Sunday: Pok�mon Black 2 & White 2 Dream World & Pok�dex + Pok�mon of the Week

15-07-2012 09:44 BST / 04:44 EDT by Serebii

We've had a busy three and a half weeks and things are starting to wind down. If there's anything you still wish to know about Black 2, White 2, Dream Radar or Pok�dex 3D Pro, contact us and we'll get it sorted. This update shall be ammended throughout the day
With the news of Black 2 & White 2, the Chatroom has been rife with discussion of the possibilities that are to come while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for people to hunt down the new Dream World Pok�mon for trade and to battle other trainers so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also had these discussion and are a bustling trade and competitive section for the games.
Last Update: 15:38 BST
Edit @ 13:50; Pok�mon of the Week

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Black 2 & White 2 / Dream Radar - Dream World

Updated the Dream World Area pages with more moves known by the various Unova Pok�mon. have pretty much all the Pok�mon and moves covered now
15:38; Updated the Pok�dex with all the Flavour Text from the Pok�dex in Black 2 & White 2. This text is the official English text extracted from Pok�dex 3D Pro. Only Pok�mon in the new Unova Pok�dex have new data

In The Pok�mon of the Week Department

Who's That Pok�mon

Today marks the eightieth entry into the Generation V competitive field with a new Pok�mon. These entries are created by the visitors for the visitors and then compiled by our writer Blue Harvest and TrollFreak. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum.
Today, we are covering a Pok�mon introduced in the fifth generation. It generates a powerful, freezing energy inside itself, but its body became frozen when the energy leaked out. It can produce ultracold air. Its body is frozen. This legendary ice Pok�mon waits for a hero to fill in the missing parts of its body with truth or ideals. It has two other forms which will be dealt with at a later date. So here it is, the eightieth entry, Kyurem.

Until Next Time, See Ya

Saturday: Pok�dex 3D Pro Coverage Day 2 + Black 2 & White 2 Introduction Movie Scene

14-07-2012 09:26 BST / 04:26 EDT by Serebii

Be sure to check yesterday's MASSIVE update.
With the news of Black 2 & White 2, the Chatroom has been rife with discussion of the possibilities that are to come while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for people to hunt down the new Dream World Pok�mon for trade and to battle other trainers so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also had these discussion and are a bustling trade and competitive section for the games.
Last Update: 15:56 BST
Edit @ 15:56; New movie summary

In The Games Department

Pok�dex 3D Pro - Coverage Begins

Continuing on from yesterday's commencement of the coverage, more discoveries are being made about this new utility that features every Pok�mon from Bulbasaur to Keldeo. If you wish to know anything about this game, contact me and I'll make a page
Updated the Pok�mon Challenge with further details on challenges. This includes the discovery of the random daily challenge
14:01; Updated the Pok�dex Mode page with details on more of the filters

In The Anime Department

Kyurem VS The Sacred Swordsman Keldeo

Today in Japan, the new movies were released in theatres. This movie is the second movie of the Best Wishes saga and features the Pok�mon Keldeo. As such, my friend Gin, of Sunyshore.com has kindly written a summary of the movies and has allowed us to use it. Be warned however as this contains majors spoilers of the movie. Click the image to go to the page;

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Black 2 & White 2 - Introduction Movie

A free-to-rent DVD in Japan is offering the recent Pok�mon Black 2 & White 2 introduction movie. However, this copy of the DVD includes a longer version of the introduction movie, with a one minute scene featuring Mei and Serperior facing up against Cheren's Gym. As such, I've re-done the images for this special. In addition to that, the Anim�Dex has been updated with the new contents of this short. Click the picture to go to the gallery

Until Next Time, See Ya

Friday: Pok�dex 3D Pro Coverage Begins + Keldeo Form Names + Pok�mon Black 2 & White 2 World Tournament Download + Pok�mon Conquest WiFi Event

13-07-2012 13:13 BST / 08:13 EDT by Serebii

Be sure to check Wednesday's update for the revelation of the Pok�mon, Genesect. Our Pok�dex 3D Pro coverage should start tonight.
With the news of Black 2 & White 2, the Chatroom has been rife with discussion of the possibilities that are to come while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for people to hunt down the new Dream World Pok�mon for trade and to battle other trainers so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also had these discussion and are a bustling trade and competitive section for the games.
Last Update: 03:33 BST
Edit @ 15:23; Conquest WiFi Event | Edit @ 23:03; Pok�dex 3D Pro Coverage | Edit @ 03:25; Meloetta C-Gear | Edit @ 03:33; Genesect image

In The Games Department

Pok�dex 3D Pro - Coverage Begins

The new 3DS game and utility, Pok�dex 3D Pro has gone live on the Japanese Nintendo 3DS eShop. This utility follows on from the original and features all the Pok�mon that have existed to this point. Over the next couple of days, we will cover this game in full, detailing all the unlocks, special features and everything we possibly can find. Keep checking back for updates as they'll be added here with all the discoveries
To start things off, we have, thanks to jayman7 for the help, a full list of all Pok�mon and AR Markers. Forms are to be added shortly
Edit @ 23:28; As we knew, all languages are in the game already. There are also 6 total scenes in which to use. The three from Pok�dex 3D: Stanrdard, Grass Field and an evening forest. It also adds Space, Underwater Ruins and a white area with gears
23:33; There are 5 options; Pok�dex, Move Dex, Pok�mon Challenge, Records and AR Viewer. Everything appears to work the same as before, and the AR Viewer functions are all available at the beginning. Records keeps track of Pok�mon whose data you've read, who you have seen in the AR Viewer, and have remembered through photography
23:47; All forms are added to the AR Marker page.
23:51; Despite being available today and next month in Japan, Meloetta and Genesect are currently not in it. They may be added later via updates
00;18; No special gift for viewing all the Pok�mon
00:20; There are 36 Quiz Challenges, plus some password ones in the game. However, only 6 are unlocked at first
00;24; Challenge questions are random each time you play
01:15; Created a page about the Pok�mon Challenge
01:34; Created a page about the Pok�dex Mode
01:46; Updated the aforementioned page to give details on the MoveDex
02:03; Created a small page about the Records Feature
02:15; Created a page detailing the new features in the AR Viewer
02:28; Covered the bulk of the utility now. It has a wealth of information to it, but not much that can be turned into pages or sections. If there's anything you want to know about this game, let me know

In The Games Department

English Form Names for Keldeo

As Pok�dex 3D Pro has got multilingual capabilities, we have the English names of the alternate forms of Keldeo. First, its standard form, known in Japan as Usual Form, is called Ordinary Form in English while its new form, changed when it knows Secret Sword, known in Japan as the Resolution Form, is called the Resolute Form. The various pages of the site are being updated with this as we speak. Click the image to go to our section

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Black 2 & White 2 - World Tournament Downloads

Two new Wi-Fi downloads of Pok�mon World Tournaments have begun. These tournaments both have different rules and currently have no end date known at this point.
First is the Gathered! Gym Leader! tournament. This tournament features various Gym Leaders of the regions with teams that they did not have before. This is a Double Battle tournament and requires you to choose 4 Pok�mon
Second is the Challenge the Champion, Lance! tournament. This tournament features the Champion Lance and Gym Leaders, again with teams they didn't have before. These are Single Battles and require you to choose 3 Pok�mon
We'll work out teams from these and update as soon as possible

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Black 2 & White 2 - Meloetta C-Gear

For those with the Japanese games, the Meloetta C-Gear and Musical have gone live. The C-Gear skin is obtainable for all four games, but the new Musical is obtainable only for those players with Pok�mon Black 2 & White 2. These promotions last until September 25th so make sure you get it as soon as you can

In The Games Department

Pok�mon - Genesect

The official site has updated with the clear official images of the Pok�mon Genesect. As we mentioned on Wednesday, Genesect is to be released in Japan next month over WiFi from August 11th to September 14th. It also has confirmed reports that Genesect will feature within next year's Pok�mon movie, and is in the trailer for it at the end of this years. As such, I've updated the Pok�dex page with Genesect's art. Click the image to go to the page

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Conquest - Third Wi-Fi Event

For those of you with the US Pok�mon Conquest game, the third WiFi event is now live. This WiFi event unlocks a special episode at the end of the game featuring the Warlord Keiji and requires you to unify multiple regions. This WiFi event is live from last night until December 31st 2012 so be sure to download it

Until Next Time, See Ya

Thursday: Pok�mon Black 2 & White 2 Coverage Day 21 + Pok�dex 3D Pro News + International Porygon Promotion

12-07-2012 10:27 BST / 05:27 EDT by Serebii

Be sure to check yesterday's update for the revelation of the Pok�mon, Genesect. Coverage is winding down, but we will have Pok�dex 3D Pro coverage this weekend.
With the news of Black 2 & White 2, the Chatroom has been rife with discussion of the possibilities that are to come while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for people to hunt down the new Dream World Pok�mon for trade and to battle other trainers 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 new FaceBook Page.
Last Update: 18:00 BST
Edit @ 16:45; Freeze Shock & Ice Burn Sets | Edit @ 18:00; Porygon Global Link Promotion

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Black 2 & White 2 / Dream Radar - Coverage Day 21

Updated the Dream World Area pages with more moves known by the various Unova Pok�mon

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Black & White - Porygon

A new promotion has begun on the Global Link for North America & Australia. This promotion, announced to tie in with the renewal of the Global Link a couple of weeks ago, offers a variety of Porygon material. First, you have a downloadable Porygon, with its Hidden Ability of Analytic, which is unlocked via password from IGN: IGNPORYGON. The Event Database has been updated with details of this event
Second, there's a Porygon2 Pok�mon Doll for you to decorate our Dream World house. This promotion has no password at all
Finally, there's a Porygon-Z C-Gear skin to obtain. This C-Gear skin, same as the one in Japan last year, needs a password that will be distributed on Pokemon.com: PORYZCGEAR2012
All of these promotions run until September 27th so get while you can and we'll provide European details when they come

In The Games Department

Pok�dex 3D Pro News

The official site has updated with some further details regarding the Pok�mon Challenge mode of Pok�dex 3D Pro. This mode, as seen in the trailer last week, has you answer various questions about Pok�mon based on cries, appearances and silhouettes from various angles. These questions are typically random, but you have the ability to enter a password which will bring up the questions in a particular order. If you and a friend do this, you can compete to see who gets the better score

In The TCG Department

Pok�mon TCG - Freeze Shock & Ice Burn

Today in Japan, two new card sets were released. These sets, Freeze Shock & Ice Burn are based upon Black 2 & White 2 and the Pok�mon Kyurem and named after the signature moves of the forms. It also introduces a new type of Trainer card, the Ace Spec. As such, I have updated our extensive card database with details of the cards in this set with thanks to Guested for translations. In addition to this, I have also updated our Cardex with these Pok�mon. Click the respective image to go to the set page;

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Wednesday: Pok�mon Black 2 & White 2 Coverage Day 20 + Genesect Reveal

11-07-2012 10:16 BST / 05:16 EDT by Serebii

Be sure to check the previous updates. Coverage is winding down, but we will have Pok�dex 3D Pro coverage this weekend.
With the news of Black 2 & White 2, the Chatroom has been rife with discussion of the possibilities that are to come while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for people to hunt down the new Dream World Pok�mon for trade and to battle other trainers 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 new FaceBook Page.
Last Update: 10:38 BST
Edit @ 10:28; Genesect Reveal

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Pok�mon - Genesect Reveal

The first image of CoroCoro's cover has come thanks to papico028 and has revealed the Pok�mon Genesect. Currently no further information has been given but we'll provide the information as soon as possible so keep checking back. The magazine states that there is a special 3DS Scoop regarding Genesect but it's not yet known. The rest of the images give the history about how it's #300 in the Unova Pok�dex, lived 300 million years ago and was awakened by Team Plasma, referencing the P2 Lab event in Black/White and Black 2 & White 2
Edit @ 10:38; Genesect to be distributed from August 11th to September 14th over WiFi for Black 2 & White 2 only

Genesect Genesect

Genesect

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Pok�mon Black 2 & White 2 / Dream Radar - Coverage Day 20

Updated the Join Avenue page with details on the rankings and the lottery

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Tuesday: Pok�mon Black 2 & White 2 Coverage Day 19 + Special Short Pictures

10-07-2012 09:04 BST / 04:04 EDT by Serebii

Be sure to check the previous updates. Make sure to keep checking back as this update will be amended throughout the day. Be sure to like our new FaceBook Page.
With the news of Black 2 & White 2, the Chatroom has been rife with discussion of the possibilities that are to come while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for people to hunt down the new Dream World Pok�mon for trade and to battle other trainers so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also had these discussion and are a bustling trade and competitive section for the games.
Last Update: 20:09 BST
Edit @ 20:09: Special Short Pictures

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Black 2 & White 2 / Dream Radar - Coverage Day 19

Updated the Dream World Area pages with new moves for the various Pok�mon
10:56 Updated the Version Exclusives - Areas page with various new area changes
14:04 The English language site has revealed the trainer name of Colress rather than Corless for the character of Achroma, showing a different spelling to the name than seen in the press pack last month

Sing, Meloetta: Search for the Rinka Berries

In The Games Department

Short Pictures

Last week, Japanese magazine Ciao was released and contained a small anime short. This short is a prequel to the upcoming short attached to the movie, Meloetta's Sparkling Recital. As such, pictures of this short have been done. In addition to that, the Anim�Dex has been updated with the massive contents of this short. Click the picture to go to the gallery

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Monday: Pok�mon Black 2 & White 2 Coverage Day 18

09-07-2012 10:07 BST / 05:07 EDT by Serebii

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Black 2 & White 2 / Dream Radar - Coverage Day 18

Updated the World Tournament page with trainer listings for each respective tournament. Rental and Mix Master to come

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Sunday: Pok�mon Black 2 & White 2 Coverage Day 17 + Pok�mon of the Week

08-07-2012 14:33 BST / 09:33 EDT by Serebii

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Black 2 & White 2 / Dream Radar - Coverage Day 17

Updated the Dream Radar Modes & Pok�mon pages with details on a special new way to get levels, key presses on the title screen. Up, Right, Down, Left, L, R, X gets you Beldum and Up, Down, Right, Left, L, R, Y gets you Slowpoke
14:39 Updated the Dream World Area pages with more moves known by the various Unova Pok�mon

In The Pok�mon of the Week Department

Who's That Pok�mon

Today marks the seventy-nineth entry into the Generation V competitive field with a new Pok�mon. These entries are created by the visitors for the visitors and then compiled by our writer Blue Harvest and TrollFreak. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum.
Today, we are covering a Pok�mon introduced in the fifth generation. By blasting water from its hooves, it can glide across water. It excels at using leg moves while battling. It crosses the world, running over the surfaces of oceans and rivers. It appears at scenic waterfronts. It has an alternate form that only exists in Black 2 & White 2 if it has the move Secret Sword So here it is, the seventy-nineth entry, Keldeo.

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Saturday: Pok�mon Black 2 & White 2 Coverage Day 16 + Manga Volumes

07-07-2012 09:37 BST / 04:37 EDT by Serebii

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Black 2 & White 2 / Dream Radar - Coverage Day 16

Updated the Dream World Area pages with new Pok�mon and details on what type put to sleep makes the area appear
13:13; During the last couple of days, I've noticed there was some confusion as to the Compatibility with various Pok�mon games. As such, I have created a page based on this
13:39; As per a few requests, I have made a sub-page of the Unova Link page detailing the Memory Link and the features unlocked within
17:16; Updated various Game Mechanic pages with B2W2 mechanics
19:58; Done the final B2W2 related update to the Pok�dex, this time focusing on Egg Chains. With the Egg Chains, we show level ups for both sets of games, parents who know via Move Tutors if in B2W2 or if the move has to be via Gen IV

In The Manga Department

Pocket Monsters Special Volumes 40 & 41

The new volumes of the Pocket Monsters Special manga came out recently in Japan and as usual, Coronis has kindly taken time to transcribe each chapter of these new volumes. These volume features the conclusion of the adventures of Platinum as she goes through the Battle Zone and faces off against the Battle Frontier leaders and the beginning of the HGSS saga. Click the picture to go to the respective page.

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Friday: Pok�mon Black 2 & White 2 Coverage Day 15 + Meloetta C-Gear + Gothorita Event

06-07-2012 08:19 BST / 03:19 EDT by Serebii

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Black 2 & White 2 / Dream Radar - Coverage Day 15

As per some requests, I've created a Global Link Event Pok�mon page
I've also created a page detailing all the Dream Radar Modes
I've updated the page listing Items in Dream Radar with new items
20:00; Updated the Dream World Area pages with new moves for the various Pok�mon

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Black 2 & White 2 - Meloetta C-Gear

The second promotion for the Global Link has been revealed. From July 14th, you'll have the ability to get a C-Gear featuring Meloetta from the Global Link. Unlike the recent Keldeo C-Gear skins, the Meloetta one is the same between Black & White and Black 2 & White 2 and features Meloetta in its Aria Forme. This C-Gear is to go live without a password
In addition to that, a retailer website is reporting that the new guide, due for release on August 9th, is to give away a serial code that will allow for the obtaining of a Gothorita with its Hidden Ability of Shadow Tag on the Pok�mon Global Link. The Event Database has been updated with details of this

In The Anim� Department

Pok�mon Best Wishes Season 2 - Episode Title

With the new issue of a TV Guide, we have a new title for an episode. This episode features the beginning of the World Tournament. This episode is due to air in Japan on August 2nd
Episode 751: The Junior Cup Gets Underway! Dragonite VS Beartic!!

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Thursday: Pok�mon Black 2 & White 2 Coverage Day 14 + Episode Pictures

05-07-2012 12:05 BST / 07:05 EDT by Serebii

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Black 2 & White 2 / Dream Radar - Coverage Day 14

As per some requests, I've created a Battle Subway section, although not much has changed. I have also created the Trainer Catalogue and the Battle Subway Partner pages with their slight adaptations
15:32; Following on from the Battle Subway trainer catalogue, I have also createda Trainer Catalogue for the Black Skyscraper/White Tree Hollow
17:17; Updated the Dream World Area pages with new Pok�mon discovered

In The Anim� Department

Pok�mon Black & White - Episode Pictures

As usual, I have done pictures from the episode that aired in Japan today. This episode features Ash & Co. going to an island where a rare Onix is said to live. The Anim�Dex has been updated with the massive contents of this episode. Click the picture to go to the gallery but be warned however as they contain spoilers;

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Wednesday: Pok�mon Black 2 & White 2 Coverage Day 13 + Pok�dex 3D Pro Promotional Video & News

04-07-2012 08:42 BST / 03:42 EDT by Serebii

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Black 2 & White 2 / Dream Radar - Coverage Day 13

Updated the Medals page with details on the ranks
11:46: As per request, I've updated the Hidden Hollow page with images of the locations and more indepth details as to what is found in which hollow
15:53: As per request, I've created a page detailing Team Plasma interactions. Be warned as this page contains major spoilers

In The Games Department

Pok�dex 3D Pro - Promotional Video

A promotional video has been posted on the official site showing the various features of the upcoming game, Pok�dex 3D Pro. The majority of these features have been shown and are similar to the ones in the original Pok�dex 3D, but it does show numerous other features. First, it confirms that all forms are in the game, including the various forms of Arceus bringing the total visible Pok�mon up to 727. It also clarifies the Pok�mon Challenge mode and confirms it as a quiz where you are given numerous questions about random Pok�mon and have to test your skills. Finally, it tracks when you have taken a picture of the Pok�mon using the AR Viewer, and if stored on the SD card, gives you easy access to view those photos. We'll cover this game in full upon its release next weekend

Nintendo Channel Trailer

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Tuesday: Pok�mon Black 2 & White 2 Coverage Day 12 + Dream World Furniture

03-07-2012 09:30 BST / 04:30 EDT by Serebii

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Black 2 & White 2 / Dream Radar - Coverage Day 12

It's that time again, as we have our games to hand, we will continue the coverage. The coverage is starting to wind down with the main bulk having been dealt with. Item locations will be coming over the next couple of days but aside from that, what do you wish to see done? Be sure to let me know. Be warned as it will have major spoilers.

Updated the Join Avenue page with details on ranking up
10:07; As per numerous requests, I've created a page on the Trainer Card and all the new features within
12:22; Added another new In-Game Trade
13:25; Added another requested page based on the C-Gear
15:16; Updated with more Dream Radar Items
15:34; Updated with more Daily/Weekly Events
16:07; Created a page detailing the Background Music Changes, including those in new areas
22:05; Updated the Dream World Area pages with preliminary listings of the moves the Pok�mon can know

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Black/White & Black 2 & White 2 - Dream World Furniture

For all players of Generation V games, the Global Link has updated the Dream World's furniture catalogue with a plethora of new Pok�mon Dolls as part of their continuing promotion where these dolls are given. These particular dolls are based on Pok�mon of the various anim� characters; Charmander, Jigglypuff, Meowth, Togepi, Wobbuffet, Croagunk, Pansage, Scraggy, Emolga & Axew. The costs of these dolls have been added to the Dream World furniture page in both sections

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Monday: Pok�mon Black 2 & White 2 Coverage Day 11

02-07-2012 09:30 BST / 04:30 EDT by Serebii

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Black 2 & White 2 / Dream Radar - Coverage Day 11

Updated the In-Game Trade page with over 20 new trades!
09:39: Updated the Unobtainable Pok�mon page with complete listings
11:07; Updated the Pok�mon Dream World area pages with new Pok�mon found after you reach a point threshold
13:33; Updated the Fes Mission page with a preliminary mission list
13:33; Updated the Daily Event page with another weekly Pok�mon appearance
15:01; Updated the Daily Event page with another weekly Pok�mon appearance
16:54; Added area descriptions to the Pok�arth section for Unova
19:40; Created a page about Pass Powers, including the new powers introduced in Black 2 & White 2

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Conquest - Second Wi-Fi Event

For those of you with the US Pok�mon Conquest game, the second WiFi event is now live. This WiFi event unlocks a special episode at the end of the game featuring the Warlord Ranmaru and requires you to unify multiple regions. This WiFi event is live from today until December 31st 2012 so be sure to download it

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Sunday: Pok�mon Black 2 & White 2 Coverage Day 10 + Genesect Reveal Imminent? + Pok�mon of the Week

01-07-2012 08:24 BST / 03:24 EDT by Serebii

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Black 2 & White 2 / Dream Radar - Coverage Day 10

Updated the Daily/Weekly Event page with more events
12:13; As requested, I've put a preliminary item listing into the Pok�arth section for Unova. We're still hunting for items so some may have been missed so please bear with us
12:24; The ItemDex has been individually updated with these item locations
12:55; Created a preliminary Item Listings page
13:11; With thanks to bluesun, we have updated the Pok�Star page with a new movie and added further in-depth details to the others
15:41; Another update to the Pok�Star page with a new movie
17:17; Created a page detailing the Dream Radar Items
19:36; Updated the Black City & White Forest page with details on the shops that open up
23:05; Created a page detailing all the Dream World Furniture available to Black 2 & White 2

In The Games Department

Pok�mon - Genesect Reveal

Following on from a leak of the salesheet for one of the guides last month, a person who went to the preview screening of the upcoming movie; Kyurem VS The Sacred Swordsman Keldeo claims that after the movie, a trailer for next year's movie aired, showcasing Genesect and stating the movie will air in 2013. We currently don't have any confirmation of this but it does match up information we have. We'll bring more as it comes

In The Pok�mon of the Week Department

Who's That Pok�mon

Today marks the seventy-eighth entry into the Generation V competitive field with a new Pok�mon. These entries are created by the visitors for the visitors and then compiled by our writer Blue Harvest and TrollFreak. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum.
Today, we are covering a Pok�mon introduced in the fifth generation. This Pok�mon fought humans in order to protect its friends. Legends about it continue to be passed down. Its head sprouts horns as sharp as blades. Using whirlwind-like movements, it confounds and swiftly cuts opponents. So here it is, the seventy-eighth entry, Virizon.

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