March 2013 News

Sunday: Pok�mon of the Week

31-03-2013 13:00 BST / 08:00 EDT by Serebii

Pok�mon X & Y news, including new Pok�mon, is expected next weekend so be sure to keep checking the site for news! If you have any ideas for the site, be sure to send them in
With the news of Pok�mon X & Y, the Chatroom has been rife with discussion of the amazing showcase and speculation over contents 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 FaceBook Page.
Last Update: 13:00 BST

In The Pok�mon of the Week Department

Who's That Pok�mon

Today marks the one hundred & seventeenth entry into the Generation V competitive field with a classic Pok�mon. These entries are created by the visitors for the visitors and then compiled by our writers Miror and KingTorterra. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum.
Today, we are covering a Pok�mon introduced in the fifth generation. They attack in groups, covering themselves in steel armor to protect themselves from Heatmor. Durant dig nests in mountains. They build their complicated, interconnected tunnels into mazes.Individuals each play different roles in driving Heatmor, their natural predator, away from their colony. So here it is, the one hundred & seventeenth entry,Durant.

Until Next Time, See Ya

Saturday: Pok�mon X & Y News

30-03-2013 22:59 GMT / 18:59 EDT by Serebii

In a bit of a slow news period at the moment. If you have any ideas for the site, be sure to send them in
With the news of Pok�mon X & Y, the Chatroom has been rife with discussion of the amazing showcase and speculation over contents 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 FaceBook Page.
Last Update: 23:31 GMT

In The Games Department

Pok�mon X & Y

Japanese variety show, Pok�mon Smash has just aired and has shown that there will be a new Pok�mon revealed during the episode next week. It's not currently known what the contents of this will be, but the trailer showcases a clip from X & Y with a Pok�mon blanked out, confirmed to be a new Pok�mon. The trailer also showcased Junichi Masuda showcasing something. This was stated to be a world exclusive! We'll provide coverage as and when this comes
Edit: The official site has also posted confirming the localisation of this news will be revealed at the same time worldwide

Until Next Time, See Ya

Friday: Pok�mon Black 2 & White 2 - Dream World Promotion

29-03-2013 05:14 GMT / 01:14 EDT by Serebii

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Black, White, Black 2 & White 2 - Japanese Dream World Promotion

Following Tuesday's reveal of it, we have some further information regarding the new Japanese Dream World promotion. As stated before, this promotion gives you a special house based upon your home in Pok�mon Black 2 & White 2, but we also now have information that it comes with a special catalogue of items, the Hero's Catalogue. The full contents of this catalogue are not yet known but it appears to contain a model of the Nimbasa City Ferris Wheel, a TV and a Darumaka dol. This promotion is accessed through answering a question as the password and will run in Japan from April 3rd 2013 to May 28th 2013

Until Next Time, See Ya

Thursday: Pok�mon Black 2 & White 2 - Meloetta C-Gear & Musical + Episode Pictures

28-03-2013 12:00 GMT / 08:00 EDT by Serebii

In The Games Department

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

For those of you in Europe, the special Meloetta C-Gear Skin and Pok�mon Musical downloads are to be available from today. These downloads are both accessible without the password to all Black 2 & White 2 players, with the Musical also being available for Pok�mon Black & White players. They are available until May so be sure to get them while you still can.
Edit @ 21:10: It's now live for all European players

Team Rocket VS Team Plasma! Meowth and Colress!!

In The Anime Department

Pok�mon Black & White - Episode Pictures

As usual, I have done pictures from the episode that aired in Japan today. This episode features the continuation of the Team Plasma arc and has Team Rocket attempt to lure Colress over to their side, only to have him take control of Meowth. 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 Best Wishes Season 2 Da! Episode Title

27-03-2013 08:34 GMT / 04:34 EDT by Serebii

In The Anim� Department

Pok�mon Best Wishes Season 2 Da! - Episode Titles

A new episode title has been revealed by Dengeki. This title is for the first episode of the new saga, Pok�mon Best Wishes Season 2 Da! and features Ash & Co. boarding a ferry on the way to Kanto, going through the Dekorola Islands. The episode is due to air on April 25th 2013
Episode 784: Farewell Unova! Setting Sail Once Again!!

Until Next Time, See Ya

Tuesday: Pok�mon Black 2 & White 2 - Dream World Promotions + VGC - European Nationals

26-03-2013 09:42 GMT / 05:42 EDT by Serebii

This update shall be amended throughout the day! In a bit of a slow news period at the moment. If you have any ideas for the site, be sure to send them in
With the news of Pok�mon X & Y, the Chatroom has been rife with discussion of the amazing showcase and speculation over contents 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 FaceBook Page.
Last Update: 01:03 GMT
Edit @ 01:03 GMT 27/03/2013: Global Link Promotions

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Black, White, Black 2 & White 2 - Japanese Dream World Promotion

A new Japanese Dream World promotion has been announced. This promotion is called Hero's House and provides a Dream World home that is reminiscent of the house of the protagonist within the Black 2 & White 2 games. This promotion is accessed through answering a question as the password and will run in Japan from April 3rd 2013 to May 28th 2013. It is not known if it will be released outside of Japan

In The Games Department

Pok�mon VGC Dates

For those of you in Europe, the dates of the upcoming VGC Nationals are revealed. At the moment, only three European dates have been set running from the start of May to the start of June. As always, these run in the standard rules which have been in the International Challenge WiFi Competitions. The dates are as follows
Italy VG National Championships - Mediolanum Forum, Milan, Italy
May 11th � 12th, 2013
Germany VG National Championships - RuhrCongress Bochum, Bochum, Germany
May 25th � 26th, 2013 (Video Games on the 26th)
UK VG National Championships - NEC, Birmingham, United Kingdom
June 1st � 2nd, 2013 (Video Games on the 2nd)

Until Next Time, See Ya

Monday: Pok�mon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity - Password

25-03-2013 20:15 GMT / 15:15 EDT by Serebii

To those in America, don't forget the Pikachu 3DS XL is out today too! In a bit of a slow news period at the moment. If you have any ideas for the site, be sure to send them in
With the news of Pok�mon X & Y, the Chatroom has been rife with discussion of the amazing showcase and speculation over contents 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 FaceBook Page.
Last Update: 20:15 GMT

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity - Passwords

For those of you in North America, the next new password has been revealed by the official site's Twitter. This password will get you a special Golden Seed which will raise your level by 5! This password is 5PMHM339 . We'll correct this as soon as possible). Click the image to go to our Password page for a list of all currently known passwords

Until Next Time, See Ya

Sunday: Pok�mon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity - US Release + Passwords + Pok�mon of the Week

24-03-2013 08:27 GMT / 04:27 EDT by Serebii

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity

For those of you in North America, the new game Pok�mon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity is out!. Available both in-store and for download on the Nintendo 3DS eShop. This game has you play as a human turned into a Pok�mon when he sees a vision of Munna being chased by Hydreigon. We covered this game in full back during its Japanese release in November. We have full Pok�mon Listings & Dungeon Listings, details on the Pok�mon Paradise, Companion Mode and much more including updates to the Spin-off Pok�dex. We're in the process of adding localised names to the section so if you spot one we don't have, don't hesitate to e-mail them in

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity - DLC

For those of you in North America, the DLC details have been revealed. From today, Pok�Forest is available for free (until May 1st), while three other dungeons are also available. Pika Land is $2.00, Mt. Travail is $2.50 and the Skill Treasury is $2.50. In addition to this, it has been revealed that the next round of DLC will be live from April 4th. Ivy Park will be $2.50, Scalchop Beach will be $2.00, Kecleon Bazaar will be $2.50 and Ultimate Wilds will be $3.50. Click the image to go to our DLC page

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity - Passwords

For those of you in North America, the first batch of passwords have been revealed. These passwords can be input only once per game and provide a variety of details. Firstly, from the game's manual, you get 3 Reviver Seeds using the password XN83N4W6. You can receive a Joy Seed with the password JTN34N92.
Edit @ 12:12: There are also the passwords to get various items within the game from the official site. They are: 2C3YJ43F, P326J5WX, KQM4W3H2 & MFN89K9X which unlock the All Protect Orb, Joy Ribbon, Gold Scope and Reviver Seeds respectively.

In The Pok�mon of the Week Department

Who's That Pok�mon

Today marks the one hundred & sixteenth entry into the Generation V competitive field with a classic Pok�mon. These entries are created by the visitors for the visitors and then compiled by our writers Miror and KingTorterra. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum.
Today, we are covering a Pok�mon introduced in the second generation to commemorate the release of Pok�mon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity. It digs into the ground with its tail and makes a mazelike nest. It can fly just a little.It creates mazes in dark locations. When spotted, it flees into the ground by digging with its tail. If spotted, it escapes by burrowing with its tail. It can float just slightly using its wings. So here it is, the one hundred & sixteenth entry, Dunsparce.

Until Next Time, See Ya

Saturday: Pok�mon Black 2 & White 2 - Dragonite Reminder

23-03-2013 12:48 GMT / 08:48 EDT by Serebii

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Black 2 & White 2 - Dragonite Event

For those of you in Japan, the latest Global Link event is due to end on Monday. This event is obtainable within Black, White, Black 2 & White 2 games with a password obtained in the databroadcast of the episode that aired on March 14th. This password is 130314pokemonbw2. The promotion is only live for a few more days so be sure to get it while you can

Until Next Time, See Ya

Friday: Pok�mon Black 2 & White 2 - WiFi Competition + Meloetta Reminder + Pok�dex 3D Pro - Meloetta Password

22-03-2013 05:00 GMT / 01:00 EDT by Serebii

In The Games Department

Pok�dex 3D Pro - Password

To tie in with the release of it in Gamestop this month in North America and Europe from today, the password for the international version of Pok�dex 3D Pro to unlock the Pok�mon Meloetta has been revealed. This password has you need to complete a quiz, and once done, you will have access to Meloetta. Like the Japanese version, this unlocks both the Aria and Pirouette forms of Meloetta. The password is TTQALFHN. It can also be unlocked in Pok�dex for iOS with the password TCPBSDCR

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Black & White - Meloetta Event

For those of you in Europe,the Meloetta event is now running in various stores across the continent: GAME in the UK, Toys 'R' Us in Germany and various other stores across Europe. This event gives a Level 50 Meloetta with a PP Max to Pok�mon Black, White, Black 2 & White 2 games. In the games, you can take it to Castelia City to learn Relic Song for it to change form into the Pirouette Forme. In Black 2 & White 2, it also unlocks a special FunFest mission. The event lasts until April 19th so be sure to get it while you can
For those of you in North America, the Meloetta event is due to end at the end of Sunday so be sure to get yours in GameStop stores in the US and EBGames in Canada.

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Black 2 & White 2

The details of an upcoming Pok�mon Black 2 & White 2 WiFi tournament have been announced. This WiFi Competition, the Pok�mon NicoNico Championships 2013 was previously announced but has full details revealed. Like usual, it's a Double Battle using the National Pok�dex barring Mewtwo, Mew, Lugia, Ho-Oh, Chatot, Celebi, Kyogre, Groudon, Rayquaza, Jirachi, Deoxys, Dialga, Palkia, Giratina, Phione, Manaphy, Darkrai, Shaymin, Arceus, Victini, Reshiram, Zekrom, Kyurem, Keldeo, Meloetta, Genesect. Unlike previous competitions, this competition is only open to over 18s. The top 4 players can go on to participate in a real life competition in Japan. Registration runs from April 3rd 2013 to April 5th 2013 while the tournament itself runs from April 6th to April 8th.

Until Next Time, See Ya

Thursday: Pok�dex 3D Pro - NA Sale + Pok�mon Best Wishes Season 2 - Episode Pictures

21-03-2013 12:12 GMT / 08:12 EDT by Serebii

In The Games Department

Pok�dex 3D Pro - North American Sale

For those of you in North America, the downloadable database utility, Pok�dex 3D Pro, is to go on sale on the eShop for a limited time. From today, the game will be downloadable at the discounted price of $9.99. This promotion is limited so be sure to download it if you have the ability. It's not known when this promotion ends but it will likely match the European sale time. The European version is on sale from today until April 4th 2013 at �11.99 / �10.79 down from �14.99 / �13.49

In The Anime Department

Pok�mon Black & White - Episode Pictures

As usual, I have done pictures from the episode that aired in Japan today. This episode features the continuation of the Team Plasma arc and has Ash & Co. follow Anthea & Concordia to a special sanctuary to heal N. 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 in Other Games

20-03-2013 12:36 GMT / 08:36 EDT by Serebii

In The Games Department

Pok�mon in Other Games

As part of a project regarding various cleanup on the site, I've started making a variety of miscellaneous Pok�mon game pages. This begins with a page detailing Pok�mon's presence in a variety of other games, spurred by the recent Swapnote stationery in addition to the release of HarmoKnight next week in North America and Europe. There's more to come and be sure to let me know if you spot another game that should be on the list. Click the image to go to the page

Until Next Time, See Ya

Monday: Pok�dex 3D Pro European Sale

18-03-2013 09:58 GMT / 05:58 EDT by Serebii

Be sure to check the last few updates. If you have any ideas for the site, be sure to send them in
With the news of Pok�mon X & Y, the Chatroom has been rife with discussion of the amazing showcase and speculation over contents 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 FaceBook Page.
Last Update: 09:58 GMT

In The Games Department

Pok�dex 3D Pro - European Sale

For those of you in Europe, the downloadable database utility, Pok�dex 3D Pro, is to go on sale on the eShop for a limited time. From Thursday, March 21st, until April 4th, the game will be downloadable at the discounted price of �11.99 / �10.79 down from �14.99 / �13.49. This promotion is limited so be sure to download it if you have the ability

Until Next Time, See Ya

Sunday: Pok�mon of the Week

17-03-2013 12:51 GMT / 08:51 EDT by Serebii

In The Pok�mon of the Week Department

Who's That Pok�mon

Today marks the one hundred & fifthteenth entry into the Generation V competitive field with a classic Pok�mon. These entries are created by the visitors for the visitors and then compiled by our writers Miror, M4zz and KingTorterra. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum.
Today, we are covering a Pok�mon introduced in the first generation. Though usually dim witted, it seems to become inspired if the Shellder on its tail bites down. If the tail-biting Shellder is thrown off in a harsh battle, it reverts to being an ordinary Slowpoke. Naturally dull to begin with, it lost its ability to feel pain due to Shellder's seeping poison. So here it is, the one hundred & fifthteenth entry, Slowbro.

Until Next Time, See Ya

Saturday: Pok�mon Rumble U Screenshots

16-03-2013 09:09 GMT / 05:09 EDT by Serebii

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Rumble U

Following on from yesterday's posting of the new Pok�mon Rumble U details, we now have high resolution images from the game. These images are identical to the ones posted yesterday, but are of a distinctly higher resolution. In addition to this, a clear image of the special download card that will be sold at retailers has been revealed. Click the below image for a larger view, and click the image here to go to our pre-release screenshot section
Edit @ 09:40: We also have full details on the special Promo Figures

Pok�mon Rumble U

Until Next Time, See Ya

Friday: Pok�mon Rumble U + International Challenge April + Dream World Doll + Mewtwo Details + Dungeon Swapnote

15-03-2013 05:05 GMT / 01:05 EDT by Serebii

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Rumble U

The official site has updated with the details of Pok�mon Rumble U from Corocoro. In oding so, it has posted numerous new screenshots of the game. These screenshots are showcasing the various new features including the story and NFC. Click the image to go to the section.
It has also revealed the first line of special figures will include Bulbasaur, Pikachu, Torchic, Piplup, Lucario and Victini. The Pok�mon Centres will also sell download codes for the game.
It also reveals various new bits of gameplay. In this game, you can attack via the GamePad's touch screen. There are also various items that you can find within the game. These items will do things such as make you big or heal. Some levels have gimmicks that you can control, and others that will damage you. Each area has a boss at the end, and has multiple levels. Timed battles also appear. You can use the figures in the game and raise them using coins obtained within the game. This makes them potentially stronger than the counterparts you capture in-game. Figures can be used in other player's games, retaining the progress you made with them. Edit @ 05:45: We also have the first trailer
Edit @ 08:50: It seems the special figure may be an Eevee. On the special case for sale in the Pok�mon Centre, there's an outline of the heads of three Pok�mon: Victini, Pikachu and Eevee
Edit @ 10:45: There will also be special figurines. These figures will be given in special circumstances. For example, a special Pikachu is given when you purchase it in the Pok�mon Centre with the Download Code for a game. This Pikachu is stronger than standard Pikachu figures and has the Punchy ability. This promotion costs 1800¥, the same price as the game on the eShop itself.
Edit @ 12:37: I've created a page on the NFC Features and have included preliminary set listings for Series 1 and Promo Figures

Pok�mon Rumble U Footage

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Black 2 & White 2

The next Pok�mon Black 2 & White 2 WiFi tournament has been announced. This WiFi Competition, the 2013 International Challenge - April is the third International tournament for Black 2 & White 2. Like usual, it's a Double Battle using the National Pok�dex barring Mewtwo, Mew, Lugia, Ho-Oh, Chatot, Celebi, Kyogre, Groudon, Rayquaza, Jirachi, Deoxys, Dialga, Palkia, Giratina, Phione, Manaphy, Darkrai, Shaymin, Arceus, Victini, Reshiram, Zekrom, Kyurem, Keldeo, Meloetta, Genesect. It is seperated into three divisions; Junior, Senior and Master with places not determined outside of Japan. Registration runs from April 12th 2013 to April 18th 2013 while the tournament itself runs from April 19th to April 21st. All entrants will all receive a Liechi Berry and the Salac Berry. Like before, if you do well, it will provide you with points to go towards your VGC entry

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Mystery Dungeon - Gets to Infinity Swapnote

For those of you with North American 3DS consoles, a new Swapnote stationery is out. This stationery is based upon the game Pok�mon Mystery Dungeon Gates to Infinity and is available in two colours: Blue and Orange. You receive Blue if you have Black 2, and Orange if you have White 2. These Swapnote stationery can be sent to any other player for them to use if they do so wish.

In The Games Department

Pok�mon - Mewtwo Event

The official site has updated with the full details of the upcoming Mewtwo event. This Mewtwo, to be distributed for the movie from June 20th 2013 to September 1st 2013 is a Level 100 Mewtwo with the moves Psystrike, Ice Beam, Heal Pulse and Hurricane. This Mewtwo also appears to have top IVs. We'll bring more on this event as it comes. The Event Database has been updated with details on this event

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Black, White, Black 2 & White 2 - Japanese Dream World Promotion

The next legendary Pok�mon doll promotion for the Pok�mon Global Link has gone live in Japan. This promotion follows on from the last 8 months of special legendary dolls and this time provides dolls of the legenday Pok�mon Celebi & Shaymin. Like before, this doll is distributed via a special password given by the Daisuki Club and is live until April 30th. The password is はるやすみだいすき

Until Next Time, See Ya

Thursday: Pok�mon Pikachu 3DS + Black 2 & White 2 - Dream World Tyranitar & Dragonite + WiFi Competition + Episode Pictures + MegaloCannon TCG Set

14-03-2013 07:40 GMT / 03:40 EDT by Serebii

We'll be updating this update throughout the day so be sure to check back. If you have any ideas for the site, be sure to send them in
With the news of Pok�mon X & Y, the Chatroom has been rife with discussion of the amazing showcase and speculation over contents 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 FaceBook Page.
Last Update: 15:23 GMT
Edit @ 09:40: Pikachu 3DS | Edit @ 10:52; Japanese Dragonite | Edit @ 12:15: Episode Pictures | Edit @ 15:23: Japanese TCG Set listings

In The Games Department

Pok�mon - Pikachu 3DS XL

Various reports are coming in showcasing that the special Pikachu 3DS XL, released in Japan and Europe last year, is to make it to North America this month. Having been teased on the official site, several retailers have posted that the console will be released in North America on the same day as Pok�mon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity, March 24th 2013. We don't currently have confirmation, nor do we have a price but it'll be posted here as soon as we get it
Edit @ 12:12; Confirmed to cost $199.99 on launch

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Black 2 & White 2 - International Tyranitar Event

A new international Pok�mon Global Link event has gone live. As we reported upon announcement, this special Pok�mon, a Tyranitar with its Hidden Ability of Unnerve and the special move of Seismic Toss, is accessible to players who have signed up and participated in official Pok�mon Leagues across the world, specifically the Castelia Season. This Tyranitar is live from 13:00 local time today and runs until the end of May

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Black 2 & White 2 - Dragonite Event

For those of you in Japan, we have further details of the Dragonite Global Link. This event is obtainable within Black, White, Black 2 & White 2 games with a password obtained int he databroadcast of today's episode. This password is 130314pokemonbw2. The promotion is live until March 25th for all games

Team Plasma's Aspiration! The Manipulated Pok�mon!!

In The Anime 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. entering a city which is under attack by Team Plasma. 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 Games Department

Pok�mon Black 2 & White 2 - 2013 International Challenge - March

The newest WiFi Competition for International Pok�mon Black 2 & White 2 players has opened up for registration. Registration for this tournament, the 2013 International Challenge - Marchis through to the end of March 21st while the competition runs from March 22nd through to March 25th. This competition is a Double Battle competition and runs VGC rules. The top 128 players in each region earn points towards Video Game Championship entry. All entrants will receive a Rowap Berry

In The TCG Department

Pok�mon CG - MegaloCannon

The latest set of cards is out tomorrow in Japan. This set is a single set based upon the Pok�mon Genesect. It continues on the various specific features of the TCG including Pok�mon-EX, Team Plasma Pok�mon and Ace Spec cards. As such, I have compiled a set listing with assistance from Guested for translations, and have updated the CardDex with the cards from this set. Click the image to go to our MegaloCannon page
In addition to that, a new promo Battle Strength deck: Battle Strength Deck 60 - Blastoise + Kyurem EX is also to be released tomorrow. As such, those cards have also been transcribed.

Until Next Time, See Ya

Wednesday: Pok�mon Rumble U + Best Wishes Season 2 - CoroCoro + TCG

13-03-2013 04:18 GMT / 01:18 EDT by Serebii

It's that time of the month! We'll update this update throughout the day so be sure to check back. If you have any ideas for the site, be sure to send them in
With the news of Pok�mon X & Y, the Chatroom has been rife with discussion of the amazing showcase and speculation over contents 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 FaceBook Page.
Last Update: 21:40 GMT
Edit @ 05:07: Rumble U | Edit @ 21:40; TCG Details

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Rumble U

The first details from CoroCoro have begun to come out. The first of which deal with Pok�mon Rumble U. This game for the Wii U is to come in Japan on April 24th 2013 for 1800¥. The game is the first Wii U game to use NFC (Near Field Communication) where you can purchase a figure in Pok�mon Center stores and have it appear in game. The figures will launch on the same day for 200¥ each.
05:20: Story wise, the toy Pok�mon have been lost from the shop after falling in the river. The task is to get back to the Toy Shop, while facing various bosses such as Chandelure. 6 Standard Figures and 1 Special Figure are to go on sale on April 24th with the Pikachu figure being known. The figures are trainable and you can record your battle information on them

Pok�mon Rumble U

In The Anime Department

Pok�mon Best Wishes Season 2

With thanks to StreetsAhead for translation, these images showcase a brand new saga of the anime to follow Episode N after that mini-saga completes and it begins on April 25th. This saga is called Pok�mon Best Wishes Season 2 Da! (short for Dekorora Adventure ポケットモンスターベストウイッシュシーズン２デコロラアドベンチャー). The Dekorora Islands are an archipelego of islands visited by Ash & Co..
On May 16th, it is labelled Farewell Oshawott?! The Road to becoming the Hotachi King! and is set on Hotachi Island, where many Oshawott live, but Ash's Oshawott is troubled there. On May 30th, they visit the Mutoro Island where Profesor Oak goes against the Pok�mon Rotom, with Professor Oak apparently capturing one. June 26th is labelled "Making a Wish to Jirachi! Seven Days of Miracles" and marks Jirachi's first TV appearance. It is set on Ookina Island. In July, there will be an episode which is currently labelled Mysterious Treasure! Uninhabited Island Adventure! where Eevee and friends will appear on an uninhabited island, Yashi Island.
Edit @ 04:42; We also have a full image of the movie page from yesterday and it confirms that the movie distribution of Mewtwo runs from June 15th 2013 to September 1st 2013 with tickets being purchasable from April 20th. The Mewtwo comes holding a Custap Berry

Pok�mon Best Wishes Season 2 Da Pok�mon Extremespeed Genesect Mewtwo's Awakening

In The TCG Department

Pok�mon TCG - Plasma Freeze

The release date for the upcoming English set, Plasma Freeze, has been revealed. The Plasma Freeze set is due for release on May 8th 2013 and is a set of over 110 cards. This set is an amalgam of the recent Thunder Knuckle and Spiral Force Japanese sets and features the various mechanics of the previous sets. We'll provide full set listings after the pre-release tournaments

Until Next Time, See Ya

Tuesday: Pok�mon - Movie Distribution

12-03-2013 08:09 GMT / 03:09 EDT by Serebii

In The Games Department

Pok�mon - Movie Distribution

The first details of the distribution for the upcoming movie Extremespeed Genesect - Mewtwo's Awakening. If you pre-book tickets for this movie, you will receive a Level 100 Mewtwo with the Hidden Ability of Unnerve and the special move of Hurricane. It's not currently known how long the distribution will last or if the event will unlock anything in future games. We'll bring more as it comes so be sure to keep checking back
Edit @ 09:22; The distribution will run from April 20th for Pok�mon Black, White, Black 2 & White 2 players

Pok�mon

Until Next Time, See Ya

Sunday: Pok�mon of the Week

10-03-2013 12:37 GMT / 08:37 EDT by Serebii

CoroCoro is due any day now so be sure to keep checking back for the latest news. If you have any ideas for the site, be sure to send them in
With the news of Pok�mon X & Y, the Chatroom has been rife with discussion of the amazing showcase and speculation over contents 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 FaceBook Page.
Last Update: 12:37 GMT

In The Pok�mon of the Week Department

Who's That Pok�mon

Today marks the one hundred & fourteenth entry into the Generation V competitive field with a classic Pok�mon. These entries are created by the visitors for the visitors and then compiled by our writers Miror, M4zz and KingTorterra. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum.
Today, we are covering a Pok�mon introduced in the third generation. Its short arms stretch when it throws punches. Its technique is equal to that of pro boxers.It scatters poisonous spores and throws powerful punches while its foe is hampered by inhaled spores. The seeds on its tail are made of toxic spores. It knocks out foes with quick, virtually invisible punches. So here it is, the one hundred & fourteenth entry, Breloom.

Until Next Time, See Ya

Friday: Pok�mon Black 2 & White 2 - WiFi Competition

08-03-2013 05:02 GMT / 00:02 EST by Serebii

Be sure to check Wednesday's update for movie news! We'll update this update throughout the day so be sure to check back. If you have any ideas for the site, be sure to send them in
With the news of Pok�mon X & Y, the Chatroom has been rife with discussion of the amazing showcase and speculation over contents 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 FaceBook Page.
Last Update: 05:02 GMT

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Black 2 & White 2

The next Pok�mon Black 2 & White 2 WiFi tournament has been announced. This WiFi Competition, the Japan Cup 2013 is the next Japanese tournament for Black 2 & White 2. Like usual, it's a Double Battle using the National Pok�dex barring Mewtwo, Mew, Lugia, Ho-Oh, Chatot, Celebi, Kyogre, Groudon, Rayquaza, Jirachi, Deoxys, Dialga, Palkia, Giratina, Phione, Manaphy, Darkrai, Shaymin, Arceus, Victini, Reshiram, Zekrom, Kyurem, Keldeo, Meloetta, Genesect. Registration runs from April 26th 2013 to May 2nd 2013 while the tournament itself runs from May 3rd to May 6th. The winners in this competition earn entry to some of the Japanese nationals for the World Championships

Until Next Time, See Ya

Thursday: Pok�mon Black 2 & White 2 - C-Gear + Pok�mon Dolls + WiFi Competition + Episode Pictures

07-03-2013 12:10 GMT / 07:10 EST by Serebii

Be sure to check yesterday's update for movie news! We'll update this update throughout the day so be sure to check back. If you have any ideas for the site, be sure to send them in
With the news of Pok�mon X & Y, the Chatroom has been rife with discussion of the amazing showcase and speculation over contents 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 FaceBook Page.
Last Update: 18:00 GMT
Edit @ 16:13; Japanese WiFi Competition | Edit @ 17:07; Pok�mon Mystery Dungeon Demo | Edit @ 18:00; Meloetta C-Gear & Musical

In The Games Department

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

For those of you in North America, the special Meloetta C-Gear Skin and Pok�mon Musical downloads are now available. These downloads are both accessible without the password to all Black 2 & White 2 players, with the Musical also being available for Pok�mon Black & White players. They are available until April 25th 2013 so be sure to get them while you still can.

Hurry Up! The Pok�mon Gulf Coast Relief Corps!!

In The Anime 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 reminiscing about his Charizard to the point of having it return to him in Unova. 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 Games Department

Pok�mon Black, White, Black 2 & White 2 - International Dream World Promotion

The next legendary Pok�mon doll promotion for the Pok�mon Global Link internationally has started rolling out, going live at 13:00 local time. This promotion follows on from the last 8 months of special legendary dolls and this time provides dolls of the legenday Pok�mon Celebi & Shaymin. Like before, this doll is distributed via a special password given by the official site and is available until April 11th. The password is PCASSD

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Black, White, Black 2 & White 2 - Japanese WiFi Competition

A new Japanese WiFi Competition has been announced. This WiFi tournament is called the Pok�mon NicoNico Championships 2013 and ties in with the video distribution company NicoNico Douga. This competition will run from April 6th to April 8th and the top 4 players will be invited to battle within a real life competition at the NicoNico Conference 2 later in April. Due to the real life conference being age restricted, the WiFi Competition is restricted to players over the age of 18. Further details on this competition will be revealed March 22nd 2013

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Mystery Dungeon Demo

For those of you in North America, the demo of Pok�mon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity is now on the 3DS eShop. This demo is the same as the Japanese one and features the first 45 minutes of play of the game, as well as dozens of special Magnagate dungeons.When you get the full game later this month, you can use the demo's save to continue on meaning you don't have to retread through any of the game! Scan in this AR Marker in your 3DS to go directly to the eShop

Until Next Time, See Ya

Wednesday: Pok�mon - Extremsepeed Genesect Mewtwo's Awakening

06-03-2013 22:35 GMT / 17:35 EST by Serebii

Still in a slow news period but news could come at any time! We'll likely update this update throughout the day so be sure to check back. If you have any ideas for the site, be sure to send them in
With the news of Pok�mon X & Y, the Chatroom has been rife with discussion of the amazing showcase and speculation over contents 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 FaceBook Page.
Last Update: 23:38 GMT

In The Anime Department

Pok�mon Extremespeed Genesect Mewtwo's Awakening

During today's episode of Oha Suta, a new trailer for the upcoming movie Extremsepeed Genesect Mewtwo's Awakening has been revealed. This trailer provides the first true footage of the movie and is the first to feature Sylveon in animated form. The trailer showcases the Genesect wrecking havoc on a city being told that everything there are all our enemies, with Ash standing up to them just in time for Mewtwo to jump in to protect. The text at the end enigmatically states that we don't know the REAL Mewtwo yet. The movie is set in New Tork City, which Ash has traveled to in order to study the Pok�mon Hills area of the city
Edit @ 23:00: We have a new poster which has been added to the section. Click the image to go to the page
Edit @ 23:38; Thanks to Adamant, we have some translations of the plot. While most was known beforehand, we do have a bit more in regards to Mewtwo. In it, Mewtwo has an extistential crisis thinking "These Pokemon were not meant to exist in this world... just like me". Sableye is also a mysterious Pok�mon that lives in the Pok�mon Hills where it befriends Ash & Co.

Footage

Until Next Time, See Ya

Tuesday: Pok�mon Black 2 & White 2 - C-Gear Skins + Dream World Furniture

05-03-2013 19:49 GMT / 14:49 EST by Serebii

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Black 2 & White 2 - Japanese C-Gear Skins

For those of you who participated in the Japanese Kanto Cup WiFi Competition, the special entry gift is now live. This gift gives you the special C-Gear skins featuring Venusaur, Charizard and Blastoise. These skins were previously given for Pok�mon Black & White in Japan and Europe. This particular promotion is accessible until April 16th so be sure to get it while you can

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Black, White, Black 2 & White 2 - New Pok�mon Dolls

For those with Generation V games worldwide, a variety of new Pok�mon Dolls have been released on the Global Link. Like before, these dolls don't seem to have a running theme but do include a variety of Pok�mon. They are: Grimer, Phanpy, Larvitar, Turtwig, Throh & Sawk. The furniture page has been updated with them and their costs

Until Next Time, See Ya

Monday: Pok�mon Black & White Event - Meloetta

04-03-2013 17:30 GMT / 12:10 EST by Serebii

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Black & White - Meloetta Event

For those of you in America,the Meloetta event is now running in Gamestop stores across the country. This event gives a Level 50 Meloetta with a PP Max to Pok�mon Black, White, Black 2 & White 2 games. In the games, you can take it to Castelia City to learn Relic Song for it to change form into the Pirouette Forme. In Black 2 & White 2, it also unlocks a special FunFest mission. The event lasts until March 24th so be sure to get it while you can
As a reminder, this event runs in Europe from March 22nd to April 19th, in various stores such as GAME in the UK and various other stores depending on the country and Canada has it run from March 9th to March 24th. Be sure to check your local store to see if they're participating. In Australia, it runs from today to April 19th in EBGames stores.

Until Next Time, See Ya

Sunday: Pok�mon of the Week

03-03-2013 12:30 GMT / 07:30 EST by Serebii

In The Pok�mon of the Week Department

Who's That Pok�mon

Today marks the one hundred & thirteenth 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 Miror and KingTorterra. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum.
Today, we are covering a Pok�mon introduced in the fifth generation. It runs better than it flies. It catches prey by running at speeds comparable to those of an automobile.It takes off into the sky by running at a speed of 25mph. They are intelligent and will cooperate to catch prey. From the ground, they use a running start to take flight. So here it is, the one hundred & thirteenth entry, Archeops.

Until Next Time, See Ya

Friday: Pok�mon Black 2 & White 2 - International Challenge & Global Link Promotions + Pok�mon Mystery Dungeon Demo

01-03-2013 05:00 GMT / 00:00 EST by Serebii

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Black 2 & White 2 - Latest Play! Pok�mon Events

The next Pok�mon Black 2 & White 2 Play! Pok�mon Global Link events have been announced. If you participated in the recent Castelia Gym Season, you shall be able to receive a special Tyranitar. This Tyranitar has its Hidden Ability of Unnerve and the move Seismic Toss, a move it hasn't been able to learn since FireRed & LeafGreen. If you are participating in the Nimbasa Gym season, you shall receive a special Dragonite. This Dragonite has its Hidden Ability of Multiscale and its Egg Move of Extremespeed. The full dates of these distributions are not yet known. The Event Database has been updated with the contents of this event

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Black 2 & White 2

The next Pok�mon Black 2 & White 2 WiFi tournament has been announced. This WiFi Competition, the 2013 International Challenge - March is the second International tournament for Black 2 & White 2. Like usual, it's a Double Battle using the National Pok�dex barring Mewtwo, Mew, Lugia, Ho-Oh, Chatot, Celebi, Kyogre, Groudon, Rayquaza, Jirachi, Deoxys, Dialga, Palkia, Giratina, Phione, Manaphy, Darkrai, Shaymin, Arceus, Victini, Reshiram, Zekrom, Kyurem, Keldeo, Meloetta, Genesect. It is seperated into three divisions; Junior, Senior and Master with places not determined outside of Japan. Registration runs from March 15th 2013 to March 21st 2013 while the tournament itself runs from March 22nd to March 25th. All entrants will all receive a Rowap Berry. Like before, if you do well, it will provide you with points to go towards your VGC entry

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Mystery Dungeon Demo

For those of you in the US, a demo of Pok�mon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity is to go live on the eShop on March 7th. This demo, if the same as the Japanese one, will feature the first 45 minutes of play of the game, as well as dozens of special Magnagate dungeons. Then, you can use the demo's save to continue on when you get the game later on in the month

Until Next Time, See Ya