June 2009 News

Tuesday: Melee! Pok�mon Scramble!

30-06-2009- 16:01 BST / 11:01 EDT by Serebii

Be sure to check our massive Trading Card Section which has been well received. The Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have both been booming since Platinum's release so be sure to visit them.

In The Games Department

Melee! Pok�mon Scramble! - Special Abilities

As we updated when it was first announced, in Melee! Pok�mon Scramble!, you will occassionally find Pok�mon whom have special abilities. These abilities set the Pok�mon apart from the others of its species in that they give the Pok�mon special effects not normally found. As such, I have created a page detailling all of these said abilities, their names and what they do. Click the picture to go to the page

Until Next Time, See Ya

Sunday: Episode Title & Pok�mon of the Week

28-06-2009- 10:29 BST / 05:29 EDT by Serebii

p>Be sure to check our massive Trading Card Section which has been well received. The Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have both been booming since Platinum's release so be sure to visit them.

In The Anime Department

Dub Episode Title

This one slipped somewhat under the radar. A few days ago, the TV schedule revealed a new dub episode title. This is the episode title for the tenth episode of this season and the 582nd episode total. This episode features Dawn's next Pok�mon Contest campaign. In it, she ends up having to battle a co-ordinator and her incredibly strong Gabite. This episode is to be called Another One Gabites The Dust and is scheduled to air on the 11th of July. Click the picture for synopsis and episode pictures;

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 & twentieth Pok�mon. Today, we're covering one of the Pok�mon introduced in the first generation. This Pok�mon is one of the Pok�mon that only evolve using the Leaf Stone. It is said that if one of its heads falls off, that head will live as an Exeggcute. So here it is, the one hundred & twentieth featured Pok�mon, Exeggutor

Until Next Time, See Ya

Saturday/Friday: Episode Pictures & Pikachu Short Pictures

27-06-2009- 00:45 BST / 26-06-2009 19:45 EDT by Serebii

Be sure to check yesterday's update for our massive Trading Card Section which has been well received and this morning's for the Pok�mon Heart Gold & Pok�mon Soul Silver Japanese Release Dates. The Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have both been booming since Platinum's release so be sure to visit them.

In The Anim� Department

Episode Pictures

As usual, I have done pictures from the episode that aired in Japan on Thursday. This episode follows on from the previous episode and features the aftermath of Ash's Battle with Paul. With the gang at the Pok�mon Center, they've all got their own things on their mind. However, Team Rocket are quickly intervening with their usual plans. The Anim�dex has also 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

Pikachu Short Pictures

In addition to the episode pictures, the latest Pikachu Short, which aired on ANA Flights around Japan in August last year, recently got released on DVD. This short features Pikachu & Co. getting seperated in a massive Ice field. They have to find eachother, but the wild Pok�mon there require their assistance. The Anim�dex has also 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

Friday: HeartGold/SoulSilver Release Date

26-06-2009- 08:01 BST / 03:01 EDT by Serebii

Be sure to check yesterday's update for our massive card section. I'll ammend this update with episode pictures when they're done. The Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have both been booming since Platinum's release so be sure to visit them.
Edit @ Saturday 00:40 BST: Episode Picture & Pikachu Short Pictures added

In The Games Department

Heart Gold & Soul Silver Japanese Release Date

The official site has just updated. It gave us no further information, but it has stated the Japanese Release Date for Heart Gold & Soul Silver. Like predicted based upon the figure release of the Johto starters announced back in April, the release date is September 12th 2009. It will also ship for the usual price of 4800 yen

Until Next Time, See Ya

Thursday: Serebii.net 2009 Project: Complete

25-06-2009- 16:58 BST / 11:58 EDT by Serebii

Should have episode pictures later today or tomorrow. The Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have both been booming since Platinum's release so be sure to visit them.

In The TCG Department

Serebii.net Project Complete: Card Section

A few years ago, after much deliberation, it was decided for us to stop covering the Trading Card Game barring the Movie half decks which came out each year. Since then, I have often been asked why we no longer cover it and so late last year, I decided that I would begin covering it again. So, for the last six months, I have been hard at work on the database behind it and finally, it is complete. With special thanks to our resident TCG Guru; SkittyOnWailord, as well as Blackjack Gabbiani and kitty for assisting with the scans of various sets adding to our previous backlog of scans. We have all the US sets and Promos covered. The Theme Decks for each set are also listed for each set containing details about each card in the theme deck and the quantity within. We also have the recent two Japanese sets, Pok�mon VS and many Japanese Promos including the upcoming Movie set and special Pok�mon Scramble set. We're still working on the backlog of Japanese Promos however so please be patient in regards to them.
However, lists of the sets and the details on the cards within them are not all within this. I have also created a comprehensive Cardex which features all 493 Pok�mon and all the cards that feature them. I have also made special extra pages for Owner's Pok�mon and Pok�mon Variants as well as pages for each kind of Trainer Card and Energy Card to make it a massively comprehensible database of all cards. All these Cardex entries are also interlinked within the individual card pages
This section will be continually updated whenever a new set or promo comes out so always check back. Click the picture to go to the main index page or use the various links to go to the respective pages. Navigation also exists in the left Toolbar

Until Next Time, See Ya

Wednesday: Japanese Episode Title

24-06-2009- 17:29 BST / 12:29 EDT by Serebii

Sorry about the small update as real life has been taking up my time even moreso this week The Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have both been booming since Platinum's release so be sure to visit them.

In The Anim� Department

Episode Title

A new episode title has been revealed for an upcoming episode. This episode is scheduled to air in Japan on July 23rd after a week long break. This episode ties in with the game's storyline and features Team Galactic in Mt. Coronet. The title is as follows:

Episode 604: Mt. Coronet Ruins! Team Galactic Conspiracy!!

Until Next Time, See Ya

Monday: Pok�mon Special Volume Summaries & Pok�mon Scramble Page

22-06-2009- 13:09 BST / 08:09 EDT by Serebii

The project is definitely close to complete. If all goes well, we should have it up before the end of the month The Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have both been booming since Platinum's release so be sure to visit them.

In The Games Department

Melee! Pok�mon Scramble! - Pok�mon Listings

Continuing with our coverage of Melee! Pok�mon Scramble!, I have created a listing of all 257 Pok�mon within the game. This list includes their Attack & Defence stats and also their locations within the game. This will be very handy if you're looking for certain Pok�mon. Click the picture to go to the page.

In The Manga Department

Pocket Monsters Special - Volume 32

Continuing their catch up after the year of no new volumes, Shogakukan has released the 32nd Volume of the Pok�mon 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

Until Next Time, See Ya

Sunday: Pok�mon of the Week

21-06-2009- 10:52 BST / 05:52 EDT by Serebii

Have been working hard on the project for the past few days and it is almost complete so check back for that. I'm also going to continue our Pok�mon Scramble coverage The Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have both been booming since Platinum's release 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 & nineteenth Pok�mon. Today, we're covering one of the Pok�mon introduced in the first generation. This Pok�mon was the first Pok�mon that you could guarantee to see in its alternate coloured form in the Lake of Rage in Johto. It has a massively violent temper and has been known to raze villages. So here it is, the one hundred & nineteenth featured Pok�mon, Gyarados

Until Next Time, See Ya

Friday: Episode Pictures & Pok�mon Scramble

19-06-2009- 14:05 BST / 09:05 EDT by Serebii

Be sure to check yesterday's mammoth of an update. I may update the update with more stuff as the day progresses. The Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have both been booming since Platinum's release so be sure to visit them.

In The Anim� Department

Episode Pictures

As usual, I have done pictures from the episode that aired in Japan thursday. This episode concludes the two part episode which features Ash having his battle against Paul. With both eager to show their battle superiority, the battle is a fully intense one. Who will win it? The Anim�dex has also 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

Melee! Pok�mon Scramble! - Tickets

Continuing with the details brought forward in yesterday's update, I have updated the Pok�mon Scramble tickets page with further Pok�mon ticket exchanges, showing what to exchange in order to get specific Pok�mon. As with the other Scramble pages, these are tentative as we play through so more stuff will likely be added as the days pass.

Until Next Time, See Ya

Thursday: New HeartGold / SoulSilver Details, Pok�mon Scramble, Jirachi Wi-Fi Event & New IV Calculator

18-06-2009- 10:15 BST / 05:15 EDT by Serebii

Should have episode pictures for today's episode later today or tomorrow. The Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have both been booming since Platinum's release so be sure to visit them.
Edit @ 11:00 - New IV Calculator added
Edit @ 12:50 - Jirachi WiFi Event Active
Edit @ 15:09 - Melee! Pok�mon Scramble Details
Edit @ 16:21 - Melee! Pok�mon Scramble - Passwords & Tickets

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Heart Gold & Soul Silver

Thanks to our friends Filb for the heads up, the Oha Suta kids show in Japan has revealed a few details regarding the Heart Gold & Soul Silver Pichu & Arceus events. First, it says the Notched Ear Pichu is at Level 30 knowing the attacks Volt Tackle, Helping Hand, Swagger & Pain Split. It also states where you need to go for the Arceus event. If you take Arceus to the Ruins of Alph, you will be given access to a new area which houses ruins called Shinto Ruins. Once there, you will meet Cynthia and then decide the Dragon you wish to create. When that happens, Arceus gets swarmed by Unown. Click the picture to go to out pre-release picture page.

In The Games Department

Melee! Pok�mon Scramble!

Continuing our coverage of this new WiiWare game, I have created pages for each of the six levels within the game. These levels each have 8 different ranks within them consisting of stronger Pok�mon as you progress through the ranks. As we're still playing through the game, there may be Pok�mon missing but I'll try and keep it updated as much as possible. We also need to unlock the next highest rank, the EX Rank. Click the picture to go to the Wild Page and navigate from there

In The Games Department

Melee! Pok�mon Scramble! - Battle Royale

As well as that, I have updated the Battle Royale page to contain the details on the 8 different ranks utilised within there. This includes a list of how strong your Pok�mon need to be, what the prize is for it and what the strong opponents are. Click the picture to go to the Battle Royale page.

In The Games Department

Melee! Pok�mon Scramble! - Tickets

When Pok�mon Scramble was first announced, we got word that various Pok�mon will be given away in three manners; Wild in the Levels as shown above, Passwords, & Tickets after exchanging other Pok�mon. as such, I have begun compiling a page that lists the tickets you obtain when you release certain Pok�mon. Click the picture to go to the page. I have also updated the aforementioned Password page with new passwords and a list of the strength of each Pok�mon you get.

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Diamond, Pearl & Platinum - Jirachi WiFi Event

Just a note to all of you with japanese games, the Pok�mon Jirachi is now available for download over the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. This Jirachi is the first direct Pok�mon download over WiFi and the first WiFi download for Pok�mon Diamond & Pok�mon Pearl and the fourth for Pok�mon Platinum. This Jirachi, once transferred to Heart Gold & Soul Silver, will access a new area in the Pok�Walker, holding different items and Pok�mon. This event is active until July 17th. It is also worth noting that the Pikachu Coloured Pichu will be available from tomorrow in Japanese theatres

In The Games Department

Serebii.net IV Calculator Addition

Arty2 has kindly sent in an update to his IV Calculator program. This update includes various fixes but also includes new features which I suggested. In this new feature, you can put in the Pok�mon you have and put in what stat value you wish the Pok�mon to have in each stat. The program will then calculate the amount of Effort Values you may need in order for the stat value to reach that amount. It also includes a Pok�mon type matchup chart for quick reference. Click the picture to go to the page.

Until Next Time, See Ya

Tuesday: New Pok�mon Games & Melee! Pok�mon Scramble Details

16-06-2009- 12:13 BST / 07:13 EDT by Serebii

The project nears completion. The Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have both been booming since Platinum's release so be sure to visit them.
Edit @ 12:53; New Pok�mon Games Announced

In The Games Department

New Mystery Dungeon Games?

A new scan just cropped up on a Japanese forum. This image shows some new games, which are said to be coming out on the WiiWare service on the Wii. These three games are part of the Pok�mon Mystery Dungeon franchise and, with thanks to Dogasu for translation, appear to be called; Pok�mon Mystery Dungeon:Keep Going! Blazing Adventure Squad, Pok�mon Mystery Dungeon: Let's Go! Stormy Adventure Squad! & Pok�mon Mystery Dungeon: Go For It! Light Adventure Squad. Further details regarding these games is unclear at the moment but we'll bring it to you as soon as possible. Remember, this is not 100% confirmed yet

In The Games Department

Melee! Pok�mon Scramble!

Melee! Pok�mon Scramble! came out today in Japan over the WiiWare service on the Wii. Our coverage shall begin soon, but the official site has updated with a few further details. First, each Pok�mon Toy has a significant difference. The Pok�mon Toys can have a different ability than normal. These abilities vary and do not necessarily sync in with the abilities the Pok�mon have in the main games. For example, Pikachu can have an ability which increases the chances of critical hits. In your Toy list, Pok�mon with different abilities are indicated in Pink.
The game also features Shiny Pok�mon. These toys are rare and act as the normal Pok�mon Toys would in the game. These are signified by Blue in the Toy list. The first wave of passwords have also been announced. Click the picture to go to the password page.

Until Next Time, See Ya

Monday: Heart Gold & Soul Silver Pictures

15-06-2009- 09:32 BST / 04:32 EDT by Serebii

Don't expect any new Heart Gold & Soul Silver until next month. That said, our Pok�mon Scramble coverage should start this week. The Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have both been booming since Platinum's release so be sure to visit them.
Edit @ 10:56; Johto Map Added

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Heart Gold & Soul Silver

The official site has updated with all the information from CoroCoro. It didn't provide any further information but did confirm that the new area Jirachi unlocks is a Pok�Walker specific area and that it will be available over standard WiFi. It also showed a bigger map of Johto which showed a new area to the West of Cianwood City as well as a massive new building just west of the Goldenrod Radio Tower. Many new pictures were also released and as such, they have been added to the pre-release picture page. Click the picture to go to the page.
As per request, I have added the Johto map. Click the thumbnail for it to load larger

Until Next Time, See Ya

Sunday: Heart Gold & Soul Silver Pages, Character Biographies & Pok�mon of the Week

14-06-2009- 08:45 BST / 03:45 EDT by Serebii

Today's update is actually one of the largest I have done in a while. I'm hoping to put some of the near-finishing touches onto the project soon. It should be up within a couple of weeks The Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have both been booming since Platinum's release so be sure to visit them.

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Heart Gold & Soul Silver

As we had a lot of new information come from CoroCoro the past week, I have compiled all of this information into a variety of pages in the Pok�mon Heart Gold & Soul Silver section. First, I have added a page for the Johto Dex Pok�mon. This list will be updated whenever we get further details and will be worked in the same way as the Sinnoh Dex page for Platinum. Next, I have created a page detailling the Pok�mon that follow you. This page details the mechanics of the Pok�mon following you. I have also created a page about In-Game Events from Event Pok�mon and have also created a page detailling what happens when you send Arceus to Heart Gold & Soul Silver. I have also updated the Pikachu Coloured Pichu Event page with details involving the Notched Ear Pichu. Click the links to go to the respective pages or click the picture to go to the main index page and navigate from there.

In The Anim� Department

Character Biography - Ash & Paul

Following the episode that aired in Japan on Thursday and the preview for the episode next week, I have updated Ash & Paul's biographies with new Pok�mon that appear in the episodes. As these contain details from episodes newly aired and not yet aired in Japan, they contain spoilers so be warned.

In The Anime Department

Dub Episode Title

This one slipped somewhat under the radar. A few days ago, the MSN TV schedule site revealed a new dub episode title. This is the episode title for the nineth episode of this season and the 581th episode total. This episode features Ash & Co. arrive in town at the time of Phione's migration. However, while watching it, a Phione gets seperated in town. This episode is to be called Hold the Phione and is scheduled to air on the 4th of July. Click the picture for synopsis and episode pictures;

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 & eighteenth Pok�mon. Today, we're covering one of the Pok�mon introduced in the third generation. This Pok�mon was one of the first third generation Pok�mon revealed. It has the ability to blend into the environment, leaving only its zigzag pattern visible. It has a unique ability that changes its type to the type of the last attack that hit it. So here it is, the one hundred & eighteenth featured Pok�mon, Kecleon

Until Next Time, See Ya

Saturday: Episode Pictures

13-06-2009- 08:50 BST / 03:50 EDT by Serebii

I sincerely apologise about the delay regarding these. It was unavoidable. Either later today or tomorrow, I shall update the HGSS section with all the details we got yesterday, be sure to check the updates from earlier this week for HGSS information. The Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have both been booming since Platinum's release so be sure to visit them.

In The Anim� Department

Episode Pictures

As usual, I have done pictures from the episode that aired in Japan thursday. This episode is the first in a two part episode which features Ash & Co. getting to Lake Acuity. When there, they meet Paul and Reggie as it is time for the planned battle between Paul & Ash. With a 6 on 6. The battle will show the true skills of both Paul & Ash. The Anim�dex has also 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

Friday: More HeartGold & Soul Silver Details

12-06-2009- 10:05 BST / 05:05 EDT by Serebii

There has been a delay on the episode pictures. We should have them up soon but please be patient. The Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have both been booming since Platinum's release so be sure to visit them.

Edit @ 11:28 & 11:43: Details & Pictures

In The Games Department

More Details from CoroCoro for HeartGold & Soul Silver

Some further scans have come out and have shown that the Pok�mon that follow you are not limited to the starters. There are screenshots of Steelix, Wobbuffet and Kecleon following the games character. You can turn to your Pok�mon at any time and get some sort of dialogue with them to see when they're happy or in trouble. You even seem to be able to collect accessories from them similar to in Amity Square. All 493 Pok�mon are capable of following you
There is also a screenshot which shows that the Pok�dex & Box navigation has received a new touch screen style navigation scheme. The Touch Screen utilisation has been fully implemented into this game. All previous information has since been confirmed, including the Arceus bits from Wednesday.
The map of Johto in the background confirms that the game heads east towards Kanto and shows Route 28 by Mt. Silver. It also shows a new area has appeared just west of the National Park. It is unknown what this place is.
Pre-orders for the games begins on July 4th. If you pre-order, you will get a Ho-Oh figure for Heart Gold, a Lugia for Soul Silver and an Arceus if you pre-order both.

Click the picture to go to our Pre-Release Picture page, filled with new pictures.

In The Games Department

More Details from CoroCoro

A clearer scan of the area of CoroCoro featuring Jirachi has appeared. It confirms that the Jirachi is available on ALL games released; Diamond, Pearl & Platinum. It is a Level 5 Jirachi and will known the moves; Wish, Confusion, Rest and a special move; Draco Meteor and has a Liechi Berry attached. It is to be given away from June 19th to July 17th. It also confirms that it is a WiFi event at DS Download Stations & NintendoZone areas in Japan, but doesn't confirm if it's general WiFi. Check back for more as it comes.

Until Next Time, See Ya

Thursday: More CoroCoro Details

11-06-2009- 08:08 BST / 00:08 EDT by Serebii

It is likely that we will get more information as the day progresses. Also, expect episode pictures later today or tomorrow. The Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have both been booming since Platinum's release so be sure to visit them.
Edit @ 12:08: Box Arts Added
Edit @ 17:41; Jirachi Details Clarified?

In The Games Department

More Details from CoroCoro

A few hours ago, another CoroCoro picture showed up on the Japanese forums. This one involves Jirachi. A special distribution of Jirachi is to begin on June 19th. It is at Level 5 and is said to have special attacks. It also unlocks a new area in Heart Gold & Soul Silver when traded over. The method of distribution is as of yet unknown but as soon as we are sure, we'll let you know
Edit: It appears, from a clearer scan, that the Jirachi may be given over Mystery Gift over WiFi Connection in Japan from June 19th to July 17th. However, as this is not confirmed, and could be in relation to its release at a special McDonalds, confirmation of this, as well as what game it will be using should be forthcoming.

In The Games Department

Boxes Revealed

Another CoroCoro Scan has revealed the box arts for Heart Gold & Soul Silver. These boxes are a bit bigger since the whole package includes the Pok�Walker peripheral. The HeartGold box art has Ho-Oh with a map of Johto focusing on the Tin Tower in the background, whereas Soul Silver's has Lugia with a map of Johto focusing on the Whirld Islands in the background. The release date is still unknown

Until Next Time, See Ya

Wednesday: New Heart Gold & Soul Silver Information

10-06-2009- 12:05 BST / 07:05 EDT by Serebii

Information will be continually coming today so keep checking back. The Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have both been booming since Platinum's release so be sure to visit them.
Edit @12:18; New Picture out
Edit @ 14:10; Arceus involved in HGSS & at 14:30 with some clarification

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Heart Gold & Soul Silver - New Information

The first pictures from this month's CoroCoro have appeared and so far have only shown one small aspect of the games. It would appear that after you beat the Elite Four Groudon, Kyogre & Rayquaza are to be available in these games. Kyogre is exclusive to Heart Gold & Groudon exclusive to Soul Silver. However, if you get them on one game, Rayquaza will appear. We'll bring more as it comes

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Heart Gold & Soul Silver - New Information

Another scan has come up which shows a possible Arceus event in Heart Gold & Soul Silver which features Arceus & Cynthia in a triangle between three symbols, possibly symbolising Dialga, Palkia & Giratina. It is said on Japanese forums that if you transfer the Movie Arceus over to HGSS, you will be able to go to a place in the game and unlock a Level 1 Dialga, Palkia or Giratina.

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Heart Gold & Soul Silver - New Information

More scans have come showing Professor Elm's Lab, the Rival and a Team Rocket Grunt as well. No new details were revealed on this page, just some art and screenshots including pictures within Elm's lab and of the first battle with the rival, showing the battle screens will be very similar to Platinum's.

Until Next Time, See Ya

Monday: Japanese Episode Titles

08-06-2009- 12:52 BST / 07:52 EDT by Serebii

There will be another rush of Heart Gold & Soul Silver information towards the end of the week so be sure to check back for that. The Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have both been booming since Platinum's release so be sure to visit them.

In The Anime Department

Japanese Episode Titles

Two new Japanese Episode Title have been revealed today. These two episodes are to aired in Japan on July 2nd and July 9th respectively. The details about the episodes are not currently known;

Episode 602: King of the Forest! Tangrowth!!
Episode 603: Everybody Participate! Pokemon Hustle!!

Until Next Time, See Ya

Sunday: Pok�Walker Page, Secret Key & Pok�mon of the Week

07-06-2009- 11:49 BST / 06:49 EDT by Serebii

Expect even more HeartGold & SoulSilver information within the next week. The Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have both been booming since Platinum's release so be sure to visit them.

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Heart Gold & Soul Silver - Pok�Walker

Due to the new information I revealed last night during Pok�mon Sunday, I have compiled a page detailling all the information about the newly announced Pok�Walker hardware that is bundled in with Heart Gold & Soul Silver. This bit of hardware allows you to train your Pok�mon when you are away from your DS. All information known has been added to the page so click the picture to go to the page.

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Platinum - Europe/Australian Secret Key Event

Just a reminder to all of you in Europe and Australia, the Secret Key WiFi event will begin tomorrow in Europe and Australia. This event allows you to download the Secret Key over WiFi using the Mystery Gift feature in Pok�mon Platinum. With the Secret Key, you can go to a new room in Eterna City's Galactic Building and access special appliances in the room to change Rotom's forms. This WiFi event will only last until July 19th so be sure to get it while you can.

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 & seventeenth Pok�mon. Today, we're covering one of the Pok�mon introduced in the second generation. This Pok�mon is the only Pok�mon of its type combination and is also the only Pok�mon to be included in every game since its release in 1999. Its body is running at a temperature of over 18,000 degrees farenheit. So here it is, the one hundred & seventeenth featured Pok�mon, Magcargo

Until Next Time, See Ya

Saturday/Sunday: New HeartGold & SoulSilver Information

07-06-2009- 00:20 BST / 06-06-2009- 19:20 EDT by Serebii

Project is looking almost ship-shape. The Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have both been booming since Platinum's release so be sure to visit them.

In The Games Department

New Heart Gold & Soul Silver Information

Pok�mon Sunday is currently airing in Japan, and as usual, there is a bit of information regarding the upcoming Heart Gold & Soul Silver games. Normally they reveal details from CoroCoro, but this week they brought some new details into the fold.
Back when the original games came out, an alternate peripheral came, the Pocket Pikachu 2 Virtual Pet game. This game linked up to Gold & Silver to give you various items through the original Mystery Gift feature. Now, ten years later, a new device, a pedometre called Pok�Walker, has been announced and was shown here. It is said that this device can link up with the DS and with Heart Gold & Soul Silver in order to allow you to put a Pok�mon on it from the game and it will gain experience as well as happiness. It is unknown if this feature will come outside of Japan nor how advanced this feature is.

Until Next Time, See Ya

Friday: Brand New Pok�mon Game Announced

05-06-2009- 09:43 BST / 04:43 EDT by Serebii

Expect new Heart Gold & Soul Silver Stuff within the next week. The Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have both been booming since Platinum's release so be sure to visit them.
Edit @ 09:56; Picture page added
Edit @ 13:08; Information consolidated

In The Games Department

Brand New Pok�mon Game Announced

If you were signed up to the Pok�mon Hiroba campaign on the official site, you would have been sent this to your cell phone and the official site has since updated with it. On June 16th, in Japan, a new WiiWare game will be up for downlaod for 1500 Points. This game is called Melee! Pok�mon Scramble!.
Using various Pok�mon, you control them through various features including a Battle Royal where you control your Pok�mon in a massive pit where lots of other Pok�mon appear.
It's controlled with the Wii Remote on its side or the the Nunchuck- two attacks per Pok�mon
It also has a story mode where there are levels which end with a legendary Pok�mon Boss. Other Pok�mon are obtained through defeating them in this mode
In game, you have the ability to take screenshots of your Pok�mon in these fights
It has up to 4 player simultaneous play where you all use Pok�mon in the Battle Royale. Your friends can also bring their Pok�mon from their game on the Wii Remote
Passwords are to be used to find rarer Pok�mon
You have various grades of Pok�mon you can use. You get more as you progress through the game with Legendaries being traded as you release other Pok�mon that you have
I'll bring more as I translate so be sure to check back. Click the picture to go to the picture page

In The Games Department

Melee! Pok�mon Scramble! - Section

With all the information released today, I have created several pages for easy access to the information. Aside from the main index page, these pages include the Outside Levels, Battle Royale Mode and The Terminal. When new information comes regarding this game, I will immediately add it to the site. Our complete coverage will likely begin shortly after it's launch in Japan

Until Next Time, See Ya

Thursday: Episode Pictures & Yet Another Episode Title

04-06-2009- 12:23 BST / 07:23 EDT by Serebii

Should be the last dub episode title for a month. Will likely have episode pictures up later tonight. New Heart Gold & Soul Silver Stuff is expected within the next week. The Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have both been booming since Platinum's release so be sure to visit them.
Edit @ 19:07; Episode Pictures added

In The Anim� Department

Episode Pictures

As usual, I have done pictures from the episode that aired in Japan yesterday. This episode features Ash & Co. meeting with Looker on a train. However, soon after the meeting, the train is stopped due to suspicious circumstances. While waiting for the issue to be resolved, Team Rocket attack and several Pok�mon are taken. The Anim�dex has also been updated with the contents of this episode. Click the picture to go to the gallery but be warned however as they contain spoilers;

In The Anime Department

Dub Episode Title

Today, the MSN TV schedule site revealed a new dub episode title. This is the episode title for the eighth episode of this season and the 580th episode total. This episode features Ash & Co. on a boat out from Canalave City. However, after a brief skirmish, Pikachu & Piplup end up on a deserted island where the native Pok�mon are protecting a special gem from the sky. This episode is to be called Cheers on Castaways Isle! and is scheduled to air on the 27th of June. Click the picture for synopsis and episode pictures;

Until Next Time, See Ya

Wednesday: Another Episode Title

03-06-2009- 20:32 BST / 15:32 EDT by Serebii

Seems the Episode Titles keep coming on in. The Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have both been booming since Platinum's release so be sure to visit them.

In The Anime Department

Dub Episode Title

Today, the MSN TV schedule site revealed a new dub episode title. This is the episode title for the seventh episode of this season and the 579th episode total. This episode continues the two-part Iron Island arc that has Ash, Dawn, Brock, Barry & Riley try to stop Team Galactic's plot on Iron Island which is causing all Steel type Pok�mon to act out. This episode is to be called Saving the World from Ruins and is scheduled to air on the 20th of June. Click the picture for synopsis and episode pictures;

Until Next Time, See Ya

Tuesday: Explorers of Sky Release Period Revealed

02-06-2009- 21:45 BST / 16:45 EDT by Serebii

I predict the project shall be done by the end of the month. You will understand why it has taken so long when you see it. The Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have both been booming since Platinum's release so be sure to visit them.

Pok�mon Mystery Dungeon - Explorers of Sky

In The Games Department

Explorers of Sky Release Period Revealed

Nintendo's E3 Conference has been on and the press site has revealed the date for the upcoming Pok�mon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of the Sky. The game, which we covered in April on its launch, is the third version of the previously released Time & Darkness versions and as such contains many enhancements to the gameplay and to the story. It is due for release in America in Autumn 2009. We'll bring the specific release date when its revealed. Click the picture to go to the game page

Until Next Time, See Ya

Monday: More Australian Secret Key Details

01-06-2009- 14:07 BST / 09:07 EDT by Serebii

The project is looking better and better, hopefully you should all get good use out of it when it's done. Nintendo's E3 Press conference is tomorrow, chances are there will be little Pok�mon information, however I am expecting a release date for Explorers of the Sky. The Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have both been booming since Platinum's release so be sure to visit them.

In The Games Department

More Australian Secret Key Details

The Official Australian Site has given further details regarding the Secret Key in Australia. Originally, it was thought it would only be given at the Nintendo Connection Tour. However, we now have further details regarding its release. In Target & Toys 'R' Us stores across Australia on June 25th to July 5th, you will be able to download the Secret Key onto your Platinum game. In addition to this, the site also states that the Secret Key will be available over Wi-Fi, linking to the European Site and thus making the WiFi dates June 8th to July 19th. We'll bring more on this as it comes

Until Next Time, See Ya