October 2009 News

Saturday: Dub Episode Titles

31-10-2009- 10:56 GMT / 06:56 EDT by Serebii

In addition to the project on the go, I've worked out a cool new site feature. However, I'm torn about implementing it now or when HGSS is out in the US. Since Heart Gold & Soul Silver have been released, the Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have been booming with discussion & trade respectively so be sure to visit them.

In The Anime Department

Dub Episode Title

Once again, the CN TV schedule revealed a new dub episode title. This is the episode title for the twenty-sixth episode of this season and the 599th episode total. This episode features Ash & Paul begin their planned battle to determine whom is the better trainer. This episode is to be called Pedal to the Mettle and is scheduled to air on the 7th of November. Click the picture for synopsis and episode pictures;

A second dub title was also revealed by the CN TV schedule. This is the episode title for the twenty-seventh episode of this season and the 600th episode total. This episode features the second part and ultimately, the conclusion of the battle between Ash and his Sinnoh Rival, Paul. This episode is to be called Evolving Strategies and is scheduled to air on the 14th of November. Click the picture for synopsis and episode pictures;

Until Next Time, See Ya

Friday: Pok�Park Wii Details & Pok�mon Special Biographies

30-10-2009- 08:15 GMT / 04:15 EDT by Serebii

Be sure to check yesterday's update for episode pictures. Since Heart Gold & Soul Silver have been released, the Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have been booming with discussion & trade respectively so be sure to visit them.
Edit @ 11:42; Pok�mon Special Biographies added

In The Games Department

Pok�Park Wii: Pikachu's Great Adventure Screenshots

The official site today has updated with some new screenshots and some minor new details for the upcoming game; Pok�Park Wii: Pikachu's Great Adventure. In regards to the details, it revealed some information about a variety of attractions;

First, the Gyarados Marine Slider is a water obstacle course where you control your Water Pok�mon and try to get the best time
Next is Salamence's Super Sky Race where you use your flying Pok�mon around a course, shooting targets where they appear
Next is Rhyperior's Heat Up Fight where you control one of four Pok�mon in a ring and you need to knock your opponents out of the ring
It also states about Bulbasaur's Footrace which is a simple on foot race where you need to shake the Wii Remote to accelerate
Finally is the Venusaur's Rope Swinging attraction which has your Pok�mon swing on the rope and requires you to let go of the rope to jump off and get the best distance.
For the final bit of information, the site revealed that you can recruit Pok�mon in the Trial of Strength in a variety of manners including quizzes, beating them in races, battles and playing hide and seek

We'll bring more as it comes. Click the picture to go to the pre-release page

In The Manga Department

Pok�mon Special - Character Biographies

Coronis has kindly sent in some updates to the character biographies of the main characters in the Diamond & Pearl as well as Platinum Sagas of the Pok�mon Special manga. The characters in question are Diamond and Lady Platinum Berlitz and the updates include new Pok�mon in their teams as well as new information about their other Pok�mon. Click the picture to go to the character biography index and select them from there.

Until Next Time, See Ya

Thursday: HGSS Rock Smash & Episode Pictures

29-10-2009- 15:21 GMT / 11:21 EDT by Serebii

Expect episode pictures either later today or tomorrow. Since Heart Gold & Soul Silver have been released, the Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have been booming with discussion & trade respectively so be sure to visit them.
Edit @ 22:51; Episode Pictures added

In The Games Department

HeartGold & Soul Silver - Rock Smash Listings

With help from yaminokame for compiling the item lists, I have updated our HeartGold/SoulSilver Rock Smash page with complete item locations and Pok�mon locations, allowing for you to be able to more efficiently find specific fossils within the game or specific Pok�mon. Click the picture to go to the page

In The Anim� Department

Episode Pictures

As usual, I have done pictures from the episode that aired in Japan today. This episode features Pikachu & Piplup, among many other local Pok�mon, suddenly develop a massive affection for eachother. The Anim�Dex has been updated with the contents of this episode. Click the picture to go to the gallery but be warned however as they contain spoilers;

Until Next Time, See Ya

Wednesday: HGSS Mew & Enigma Crystal Events, Pok�mon Discovery & Rumble Date

28-10-2009- 10:10 GMT / 06:10 EDT by Serebii

Some big stuff is planned for the site in the near future. Since Heart Gold & Soul Silver have been released, the Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have been booming with discussion & trade respectively so be sure to visit them.
Edit @ 17:48 GMT; Cherrim Discovery & Rumble Release Date
Edit @ 18:44 GMT; Rumble Date confirmed

In The Games Department

HeartGold & Soul Silver - New Mew WiFi Event Announced

The official site today has announced that from November 11th to November 23rd, Mew will be downloadable through the Mystery Gift over the WiFi Connection for the games Heart Gold & SoulSilver. This Mew is at Level 5 and has the Premier Ribbon attached. It is unknown if this Mew has any special effects in the game but we'll bring more as it comes. It will then be given away from January 29th to February 11th on Diamond, Pearl & Platinum. Click the picture to go to the page.

In The Games Department

HeartGold & Soul Silver - Enigma Crystal WiFi Event Announced

The official site today has also announced that from November 27th to January 11th, the Enigma Crystal will also be given over Nintendo WiFi Connection for the games HeartGold & SoulSilver. This key item, when taken to Pewter City's Museum, will activate the Soul Dew and allow for Latios or Latias to appear and battle you in HeartGold & SoulSilver respectively.

In The Games Department

HeartGold & Soul Silver - Cherrim Discovery

It appears that after three years with just fan names, HeartGold & SoulSilver has finally given Cherrim's two forms names. The first form is the form Cherrim generally in both inside and outside of battle. This form has been given the name of the Negative Forme (ネガフォルム, literally NegaForme). The second form, the form which people generally associate with Cherrim is the form that appears when Sunny Day has been in affected which features Cherrim open up. This form is called the Positive Forme (ポジフォルム, literally PosiForme). It also shows the "selection" sprite for Cherrim

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Rumble Date Revealed

With thanks to yankeesrule3526 for letting us know, it would appear that at the Arceus event beginning on the 7th November in Toys 'R' Us in America, some posters are being given away that feature the upcoming WiiWare game, Pok�mon Rumble. On this poster, it apparently says the date that Pok�mon Rumble is to be released on the Wii Shop Channel. It states that its release date is November 16th. . Click the picture for our Pok�mon Rumble page

Until Next Time, See Ya

Monday: HGSS Breeding Additions

26-10-2009- 08:29 GMT / 04:29 EDT by Serebii

HeartGold & Soul Silver - Breeding Mechanics

In The Games Department

HeartGold & Soul Silver - Breeding Changes

I have been asked about these features for quite a while. In HeartGold & SoulSilver, a new breeding mechanic was introduced which makes passing on IVs much easier. In addition to that, I have had many requests for a page listing all the new egg moves. As such, I have compiled a page with all of these detailled and listed. Click the picture to go to the page.

Until Next Time, See Ya

Sunday: HGSS Trainer House, Episode Title & Pok�mon of the Week

25-10-2009- 10:16 GMT / 06:16 EDT by Serebii

Still with the HeartGold & SoulSilver discoveries after a month and a half. Since Heart Gold & Soul Silver have been released, the Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have been booming with discussion & trade respectively so be sure to visit them.

In The Games Department

HeartGold & Soul Silver - Trainer House

The Trainer House in Viridian City was a minor feature in the original games. In HeartGold & SoulSilver, it makes a return, giving you prizes as well as having an extra special compatibility with the Pok�Walker Peripheral. As such, I have created a page detailling all of the aspects of the Trainer House. Click the picture to go to the page.

In The Anim� Department

New Japanese Episode Title

Another new Japanese Episode title has been revealed for an upcoming episode of the Anim� in Japan. Not much is currently known about this episode yet but it is scheduled to air on November 26th

Episode 621: Full of Danger! James' Treasure Chest!!

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 & thirty-seventh Pok�mon. Today, we are covering a Pok�mon introduced within the fourth generation and is used to tie in with Halloween on Saturday. It was created by trapping 108 souls into the Odd Keystone. It is hard to get in the games and has no direct weaknesses. So here it is, the one hundred & thirty-seventh featured Pok�mon, Spiritomb.

Until Next Time, See Ya

Friday: HeartGold/SoulSilver Phonebook, Pok�Park Wii, LEGEND Promos & Rumble TCG Set

23-10-2009- 09:27 BST / 04:27 EDT by Serebii

Be sure to check yesterday's update for the episode pictures from yesterday's episode. Since Heart Gold & Soul Silver have been released, the Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have been booming with discussion & trade respectively so be sure to visit them.
Edit @ 14:57 BST; Pok�mon Rumble TCG Set confirmed for US Release
Edit @ 16:55 BST; More Pok�Park Wii Pictures released

In The Games Department

HeartGold & Soul Silver - Pok�Gear Phonebook

I have had numerous requests regarding all the people you can register in your phonebook in the new games. As such, I have compiled a list, ordered alphabetically, of all these characters, what they do, if they give you an item or if they will rematch you at any point in the game, in which their rematch call window is listed. Click the picture to go to the page.

In The Games Department

Pok�Park Wii - Pikachu's Great Adventure Pictures

The official site has revealed a few new screenshots of the upcoming game; Pok�Park Wii - Pikachu's Great Adventure. It also reveals several new details including an attraction where Pikachu & other Pok�mon swing on a rope and see who got the furthest distance. It also revealed a couple of areas you can explore to find Pok�mon including a Boiling Magma Zone and a Cold Zone and shows you'll have to solve puzzles to go further in the areas. Click the picture to go to the picture page.

In The TCG Department

LEGEND Promotional Cards

The official Japanese card site has updated with a handfull of new Legend Promotional Cards . These cards are based upon the Pok�mon within HeartGold & Soul Silver but mostly contain reprints of several cards in the recent HeartGold/SoulSilver Collection. The Cardex has also been updated with these cards. Click the picture to go to the Legend Promotional Card page

In The TCG Department

Pok�mon TCG - Rumble Game

I have just been sent some information that confirms that the the Pok�mon Rumble TCG set that was released in Japan earlier this year, based on the WiiWare game of the same name, is set to be released in America later this year. This set contains 16 cards and 3 completely holographic cards that can be used in the main game. However, in addition to that, it offers a new way of playing for players who want to try something new with the cards. This style of play involves dice and having multiple cards lined up on a mat with the Target of your card's attack as well as the energy cards you have access to being chosen with the dice. This set is due for release in Mid December 2009 at a MSRP of $9.99. Click the picture to go to our Japanese set listing to get a feel for the set

Until Next Time, See Ya

Thursday: HeartGold/SoulSilver Pal Park & Episode Pictures

22-10-2009- 12:25 BST / 07:25 EDT by Serebii

Should have episode pictures from today's episode either later today or tomorrow. Still got more HeartGold & SoulSilver details to come, this will make our HGSS section near complete so when the games come out in America, you'll have everything at your disposal. Since Heart Gold & Soul Silver have been released, the Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have been booming with discussion & trade respectively so be sure to visit them.
Edit @ 23:24; Edited with Episode Pictures from today's episode

In The Games Department

HeartGold & Soul Silver - Pal Park

I have recently received a number of enquiries regarding the inclusion of Pal Park in HeartGold & SoulSilver. Specifically if it is in the game, where it is and if there's anything different. As such, I have created a page detailling it as well as the MAJOR Pal Park Mechanic that has changed from Diamond/Pearl/Platinum to HeartGold/SoulSilver. Click the picture to go to the page.

In The Anim� Department

Episode Pictures

As usual, I have done pictures from the episode that aired in Japan today. This episode features Ash & Dawn helping a trainer find a Dusk Stone as well as another trainer finding his Murkrow which flew off. The Anim�Dex has been updated with the contents of this episode. Click the picture to go to the gallery but be warned however as they contain spoilers;

Until Next Time, See Ya

Tuesday: HeartGold/SoulSilver Daisy Oak's Massages

20-10-2009- 09:13 BST / 04:13 EDT by Serebii

It's a special day tomorrow, nothing special is going to happen, but it's a day that is noteworthy. Since Heart Gold & Soul Silver has been released, the Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have been booming with discussion & trade respectively so be sure to visit them.

HeartGold & Soul Silver - Daisy Oak's Beauty Massages

In The Games Department

HeartGold & Soul Silver - Daisy Oak's Massages

In HeartGold & SoulSilver, you have the ability to get your Pok�mon a massage from Green's sister, Daisy Oak. However, these massages do much more than raise your Pok�mon's Happiness and the added effect is quite beautiful. Click the picture to go to the page.

Until Next Time, See Ya

Monday: HeartGold/SoulSilver Pok�Walker Exclusives & Episode Titles

19-10-2009- 10:26 BST / 05:26 EDT by Serebii

Starting work on the new project soon. Since Heart Gold & Soul Silver has been released, the Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have been booming with discussion & trade respectively so be sure to visit them.

In The Games Department

HeartGold & Soul Silver - Pok�Walker Pok�mon

I have been asked several times if there are any Pok�mon that can only be obtained through Pok�Walker within the confines of HeartGold & SoulSilver. As such, I have compiled a list of all the Pok�mon and their evolutions which can only be found in Pok�Walker courses. Click the picture to go to the page.

In The Anim� Department

New Japanese Episode Titles

Another pair of new Japanese Episode titles have been revealed for upcoming episodes of the Anim� in Japan. These two episodes continue on the Team Galactic arc which started a week before. These episode are scheduled to air on November 12th as part of a one hour special.

Episode 619: Azelf, Uxie, Mesprit!
Episode 620: Dialga and Palkia! The Final Battle!!

Until Next Time, See Ya

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

18-10-2009- 10:47 BST / 05:47 EDT by Serebii

I have some big plans for the site. With our recent HGSS coverage bringing everything first, we're just continuing to get better. Since Heart Gold & Soul Silver has been released, the Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have been booming with discussion & trade respectively so be sure to visit them.

In The Games Department

HeartGold & Soul Silver - Headbutt Pok�mon

Recently, I've had people asking me specifically what trees a variety of the non-Johto/Kanto Pok�mon exist on in their respective areas. With that in mind, I have edited the Headbutt page to include details about each of these Pok�mon and the treees they are found within. Click the picture to go to the page.

In The Pok�mon of the Week Department

Who's That Pok�mon

Once again going into the 4th Generation Competitive Battling strategies, we are covering our one-hundred & thirty-sixth Pok�mon. Today, we are covering a Pok�mon introduced within the second generation. It is said that in lands with clean air, where the stars fill the sky, there live many. For good reason, they use the light of the stars as energy. In all fourth generation games it is in, it is only available in the morning. So here it is, the one hundred & thirty-sixth featured Pok�mon, Ledian.

Until Next Time, See Ya

Saturday: HGSS, Episode Pictures & Battrio Set

17-10-2009- 08:16 BST / 03:16 EDT by Serebii

Sorry for the delay in episode pictures, was unavoidable. Since Heart Gold & Soul Silver has been released, the Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have been booming with discussion & trade respectively so be sure to visit them.
Edit @ 15:40; HeartGold & SoulSilver Safari Zone Updated

In The Games Department

HeartGold & Soul Silver - Safari Zone

Thanks to slowkinglsey, we have discovered the final method of obtaining the final Pok�mon within it. These Pok�mon are obtained by a minimum amount of blocks and having had the Safari Zone active for a certain amount of time. This now accounts for most of the previously unobtainable Pok�mon within the game and as such, that list has been updated. Click the picture to go to the page.

In The Anim� Department

Episode Pictures

As usual, I have done pictures from the episode that aired in Japan yesterday. This episode features Ash & Dawn having a tag battle with their new friend Kotone & Kazunari. The Anim�Dex has been updated with the contents of this episode. Click the picture to go to the gallery but be warned however as they contain spoilers;

In The Games Department

New Battrio Set

This one kind of slipped under the radar during our HeartGold & SoulSilver coverage. Last month, a new Pok�mon Battrio set got released. This set, the Ho-Oh & Lugia Flight Chapter is based upon the Pok�mon within HeartGold & SoulSilver. As such, I have compiled a list of all the discs within the set. The BattrioDex has been updated with the contents of this set. Click the picture to go to the page.

Until Next Time, See Ya

Friday: US Arceus Event Announced

16-10-2009- 08:51 BST / 03:51 EDT by Serebii

I shall likely ammend this update later. Since Heart Gold & Soul Silver has been released, the Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have been booming with discussion & trade respectively so be sure to visit them.

In The Games Department

US Arceus Event Announced

The new issue of Nintendo Power has supposedly announced the US dates for the giveaway of the final fourth generation Pok�mon, Arceus. According to it, Arceus will be given away in Toys 'R' Us Stores across America from November 7th to November 15th onto your Diamond, Pearl or Platinum games. This Arceus will unlock a special event in Platinum which gives some of the theoretical backstory of Arceus and when transferred to HeartGold & SoulSilver, it unlocks a special area called the Shinto Ruins and gives you access to a Level 1 Dialga, Palkia or Giratina. Click the picture to go to the HGSS page.

Until Next Time, See Ya

Thursday: Clear Pok�Park Wii Screenshots

15-10-2009- 09:18 BST / 04:18 EDT by Serebii

May update the update later. Since Heart Gold & Soul Silver has been released, the Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have been booming with discussion & trade respectively so be sure to visit them.
Edit @ 14:44; Added some high resolution versions of the screenshots

In The Games Department

Pok�Park Wii - Pikachu's Great Adventure - Clear Screenshots

The official site has updated with some better quality screenshots of the recently announced game, Pok�Park Wii - Pikachu's Great Adventure. All these screenshots were revealed yesterday but are much clearer that the ones we had yesterday. Click the picture to go to the page.

Until Next Time, See Ya

Wednesday: First Pok�Park Wii Screenshots & HGSS Move Tutors

14-10-2009- 11:04 BST / 06:04 EDT by Serebii

Working on a variety of site things for the future now. Since Heart Gold & Soul Silver has been released, the Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have been booming with discussion & trade respectively so be sure to visit them.
Edit @ 15:27; HeartGold/SoulSilver Move Tutor Compatibility added

In The Games Department

Pok�Park Wii - Pikachu's Great Adventure - First Screenshots

The first screenshots from the recently announced game for the Wii, Pok�Park Wii - Pikachu's Great Adventure, have been released in CoroCoro and as usual, some low quality screenshots from the magazine have been added to Japanese ImageBoards. These show the graphics of the game, proving they do not contain the graphics used within the recent WiiWare games. Expect higher quality pictures within the next couple of days Click the picture to go to the page.

In The Games Department

HeartGold & Soul Silver - Move Tutor Compatibility

As many of you know, HeartGold & SoulSilver introduces 14 further Move Tutors in addition to the ones from Platinum & Diamond & Pearl. As such, compatibility lists have been highly requested. With that in mind, we've finally been able to compile compatibility lists for these new moves. They are listed beneath the Platinum ones in the Pok�dex and have been added to the Attackdex. However, to check each tutor move, you can reference the Move Tutor page in our HeartGold & SoulSilver section by clicking the picture to the right.

Until Next Time, See Ya

Tuesday: HGSS Trainer Rematches

13-10-2009- 13:52 BST / 08:52 EDT by Serebii

Our first true glimpse of the upcoming Wii game Pok�Park Wii - Pikachu's Great Adventure should arrive any day now. Since Heart Gold & Soul Silver has been released, the Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have been booming with discussion & trade respectively so be sure to visit them.

In The Games Department

HeartGold & Soul Silver - Trainer Rematches

Since HeartGold & SoulSilver were released last month, I have been asked many times about the trainer rematches. Many were wondering how its done over the Pok�gear, others wondering if the VS Seeker is in it. With that in mind, I have made a page detailling the mechanics of the rematches and a list of all the trainers you can rematch and each of their possible teams. Click the picture to go to the page.

Until Next Time, See Ya

Sunday: HGSS Safari Zone & Pok�mon of the Week

11-10-2009- 10:51 BST / 05:51 EDT by Serebii

Don't forget, Pok�mon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky is out in America tomorrow, we have a near complete section up for it so be sure to check for assistance. Our Spin Off Pok�dex has also been updated with the details from the game. Be sure to check ysterday's update for new details on the upcoming Wii game Pok�Park Wii - Pikachu's Great Adventure. Since Heart Gold & Soul Silver has been released, the Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have been booming with discussion & trade respectively so be sure to visit them.
Edit @ 18:52; New HGSS Safari Zone Details

In The Games Department

HeartGold & Soul Silver - Safari Zone

Coronis has made a new discovery in regards to the Safari Zone. It appears that the items you use for customisation can "level up". This allows for even more Pok�mon than the Pok�mon we have listed to appear including Pok�mon we previously thought un-obtainable. We're still investigating into this so check back soon for further details. Click the picture to go to the page.

In The Pok�mon of the Week Department

Who's That Pok�mon

Once again going into the 4th Generation Competitive Battling strategies, we are covering our one-hundred & thirty-fifth Pok�mon. Today, we are covering a Pok�mon introduced within the third generation. It has volcanoes on its back. If magma builds up in its body, it shudders, then erupts violently. It also holds a Rawst Berry 55% of the time in the wild. So here it is, the one hundred & thirty-fifth featured Pok�mon, Camerupt.

Until Next Time, See Ya

Saturday: More Pok�Park Wii - Pikachu's Great Adventure Details

10-10-2009- 22:07 BST / 17:07 EDT by Serebii

Sorry for the late update. Since Heart Gold & Soul Silver has been released, the Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have been booming with discussion & trade respectively so be sure to visit them.

In The Games Department

More Pok�Park Wii - Pikachu's Great Adventure Details

Some further details for the newly announced upcoming Pok�Park Wii - Pikachu's Great Adventure Wii game have been announced. It is likely we'll get more details and some first screenshots over the next few days so be sure to check back

First we have some story details. In it, Pikachu gets informed of an issue in area by the mystery Pok�mon Mew. While looking, Pikachu discovers the Pok�Park which houses areas including the forest and the sea.
Next, the game has the ability for you to take screenshots in-game and save them to the SD Card within your Wii to show your adventure
There is a Trial of Strength feature within the games which house a variety of games for you to play and befriend Pok�mon in order to use them and their abilities in the variety of attractions that are in the Pok�Park

A quiz which allows you to befriend Pok�mon if you correctly answer the batch of questions you are given
A Battle mode where you use Pikachu to defeat enemies with its attacks such as Thunderbolt
A Chase mode where you have to tchase the Pok�mon you wish to befriend

Another of the attractions has been revealed. This mode is a race mode where you and your Pok�mon race to beat certain time-based goals by waving the Wii Remote.

We'll bring you more on this game as and when it comes.

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Mystery Dungeon - Adventure Squad Series - Wonder Mail W

Yesterday, the official site revealed that two new Wonder Mail W missions will come up on the Pok�mon Mystery Dungeon Adventure Squad Series games on October 15th. These missions make you go through specific dungeons and at the end of the dungeons, you will find and befriend Dialga & Giratina respectively. It is unknown when or if these Wonder Mail W missions will finish. In addition to that, the Jirachi appearance through WiiConnect 24 ends on Monday and the Palkia appearance begins on October 15th so be sure to check your games.

Until Next Time, See Ya

Friday: HeartGold & SoulSilver Collection Cards & World Pok�mon

09-10-2009- 10:28 BST / 05:28 EDT by Serebii

CoroCoro is due out any day now and hopefully it should have details and screenshots for Pikachu's Great Adventure so be sure to check back for that. Since Heart Gold & Soul Silver has been released, the Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have been booming with discussion & trade respectively so be sure to visit them.
Edit @ 13:18; Eevee Event Announced

In The TCG Department

HeartGold & Soul Silver Collection

In Japan, the HeartGold & SoulSilver Card Collection sets have been released and the official site has been updated with these details. These sets feature Pokemon found within HeartGold & SoulSilver and total a massive 142 cards between the two sets with no crossover. They also introduce "Great Pok�mon" and Pok�mon LEGEND cards, which are made of two cards. Special thanks to Dogasu in assisting with the translations. The Cardex has also been updated with these cards. Click the respective booster pack to go to the respective set listing

In The TCG Department

LEGEND Promotional Cards

In addition to the above, the official Japanese card site has updated with a handfull of new Legend Promotional Cards . These cards are based upon the Pok�mon within HeartGold & Soul Silver as well as some reprints from previous promo sets. The Cardex has also been updated with these cards. Click the picture to go to the Legend Promotional Card page

In The Games Department

Pok�mon Worlds 2010 Giveaway Pok�mon Announced

The official site has also revealed what the giveaway Pok�mon at the next Worlds event, the Worlds Championship 2010, will allow for downloads of an Alternate Coloured Eevee in the qualifiers from January 2010 across Japan if you connect with HeartGold & SoulSilver. Further details of this Eevee are not currently known. We'll bring more as it comes

Until Next Time, See Ya

Thursday: New Wii Game Announced?

08-10-2009- 08:41 BST / 03:41 EDT by Serebii

May update this update as the day goes on. Expect new TCG news tomorrow when the new set comes out in Japan. Since Heart Gold & Soul Silver has been released, the Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have been booming with discussion & trade respectively so be sure to visit them.
Edit @ 19:48; The first details have come in

In The Games Department

New Wii Game Announced?

Yesterday, Nintendo held a retailers conference in Japan where they announced titles release dates for games in Japan. According to leaked information from a blog, a new Pok�mon game was announced for the Wii. This game is called Pok�Park Wii - Pikachu's Great Adventure (ポケパークWii ピカチュウの大冒険) and according to the conference, is scheduled for release in Japan on December 5th. Further details of this game are not currently known but based upon the name, it could be similar to the Pok�Park Fishing Rally game released on the DS only at Pok�Park in 2005. Hopefully, we should be getting the first details of it soon, possibly in CoroCoro. We'll bring more news as and when it comes
Edit: The blog has updated and has mentioned a fair few further details regarding this game. It is an Action Adventure game where you have to go through and clear various attractions. In each attraction, you will meet a variety of Pok�mon and you can use their abilities to make the attractions even simpler such as Water Pok�mon in the Marine Slide and Flying Pok�mon in the Sky Race. We'll bring more details as it comes

Until Next Time, See Ya

Wednesday: Ribbons & A Japanese Episode Title

07-10-2009- 14:00 BST / 09:00 EDT by Serebii

Planning out the next project now. It should be worth it and I hope you all enjoy it when it's done. Since Heart Gold & Soul Silver has been released, the Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have been booming with discussion & trade respectively so be sure to visit them.

In The Games Department

Fourth Generation Ribbons

A quite common request I have received recently is in regards to ribbons. In the fourth generation, there are 80 different ribbons. These ribbons are obtained between the third generation games, fourth generation games and a variety of events. As such, the game mechanics page lists all 80 ribbons as well as the locations of them. Click the picture to go to the page.

In The Anime Department

Pok�mon Mystery Dungeon - Explorers of Sky Airdate

Just a note to our US visitiors, this Friday at 7:30pm EDT, Cartoon Network will be airing the latest Mystery Dungeon special; Explorers of Sky - Beyond Time & Darkness. This special follows on from the previous one and follows the adventures of Piplup & Chimchar. This matches up to part of the storyline of the upcoming game Explorers of Sky. Check your local listings for times where you are. Click the pciture for synopsis and episode pictures;

In The Anim� Department

New Japanese Episode Titles

Another new Japanese Episode title has been revealed for an upcoming episode of the Anim� in Japan. This episode begins the massive, highly anticipated Team Galactic story arc. This episode is scheduled to air on November 5th.

Episode 618: The Red Chain! Team Galactic Start!!

Until Next Time, See Ya

Tuesday: Dub Episode Titles

06-10-2009- 11:20 BST / 06:20 EDT by Serebii

If there's anything you wish to see added to the site, contact me and let me know. Since Heart Gold & Soul Silver has been released, the Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have been booming with discussion & trade respectively so be sure to visit them.

In The Anime Department

Dub Episode Title

Once again, the MSN TV schedule revealed a new dub episode title. This is the episode title for the twenty-fourth episode of this season and the 597th episode total. This episode features Pok�mon Hunter J return and awaken Regigigas at the Snowpoitn Temple. This episode is to be called Pillars of Friendship and is scheduled to air on the 24th of October. Click the picture for synopsis and episode pictures;

A second dub title was also revealed by the MSN TV schedule. This is the episode title for the twenty-fifth episode of this season and the 598th episode total. This episode features Ash & Co. meet up with the investigator Looker on a train. However, the train gets stopped and several Pok�mon get seperated from the group. This episode is to be called Frozen on Their Tracks and is scheduled to air on the 31st of October. Click the picture for synopsis and episode pictures;

Until Next Time, See Ya

Monday: HGSS Pok�arth Update

05-10-2009- 13:39 BST / 08:39 EDT by Serebii

Almost a month on and still continuing with HeartGold & SoulSilver details, no other site has gone this in depth. Since Heart Gold & Soul Silver has been released, the Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have been booming with discussion & trade respectively so be sure to visit them.

In The Games Department

Pok�arth - HeartGold & Soul Silver

As promised, while we're extracting all the main trainer information, I have updated Pok�arth's Johto & Kanto with a variety of features from HeartGold & SoulSilver. First, I have added in a variety of important trainer battles, specifically Gym Leaders, Elite Four, Rival battles and more. In addition to that, I have added details in each area which has shops with the shop's listings. Finally, I have also added locations of a variety of Ribbons found within the game. I'll add the rest of the trainers as soon as possible. Click the picture to go to the main index, but be warned as it does contain spoilers for the game.

Until Next Time, See Ya

Sunday: HGSS Update, Episode Title, Character Biography & Pok�mon of the Week

04-10-2009- 18:18 BST / 13:18 EDT by Serebii

I apologise for the delay in today's update. There was a technical issue that has since been resolved.
Back to the usual updates, after a reasonable amount of time to allow me to relax and still update, I'll begin work on the next site project. Since Heart Gold & Soul Silver has been released, the Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have been booming with discussion & trade respectively so be sure to visit them.

In The Games Department

HeartGold & Soul Silver - Accessories

People have often asked me whether the accessories make a return and if so, what can they do and where are they found. With that in mind, I have created a page detailling the Accessories, where you can use them and locations for each of the accessories available in-game. Click the picture to go to the page.

In The Anim� Department

Character Biography - Kazunari

With last thursday's episode, I have updated Kazunari's Character Biography with a brand new Pok�mon that he caught in one of the episodes that aired on Thursday. Click the picture to go to his Character Biography page but be warned, as it does contain spoilers.

In The Anime Department

Dub Episode Title

Once again, the MSN TV schedule revealed a new dub episode title. This is the episode title for the twenty-third episode of this season and the 596th episode total. This episode features Ash and co meeting up with the Battle Pyramid leader Brandon. However, upon learning Ash managed to defeat Brandon, Paul challenges Brandon to a battle. This episode is to be called A Pyramiding Rage and is scheduled to air on the 17th of October. 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 & thirty-fourth Pok�mon. Today, we are covering a Pok�mon introduced within the first generation. It grips prey with its pincers until the prey is torn in half. What it can't tear, it tosses far. Because they dislike cold, it burrowes and sleeps under the ground on chilly nights. So here it is, the one hundred & thirty-fourth featured Pok�mon, Pinsir.

Until Next Time, See Ya

Friday: Episode Pictures

02-10-2009- 08:45 BST / 03:45 EDT by Serebii

Since Heart Gold & Soul Silver has been announced, the Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have been booming with discussion & trade respectively so be sure to visit them.
May add more HGSS Details as the day goes on.

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 hunting down a Gible that has been causing a variety of problems around the nearby town. The Anim�Dex has been updated with the contents of this episode. Click the picture to go to the gallery but be warned however as they contain spoilers;

In The Anim� Department

Episode Pictures

As usual, I have done pictures from the second episode that aired in Japan yesterday. This episode features Dawn's next contest campaign. However, Jessie is also partaking, but due to illness, James is taking her place. The Anim�Dex has been updated with the contents of this episode. Click the picture to go to the gallery but be warned however as they contain spoilers;

Until Next Time, See Ya

Thursday: HGSS Coverage Day 22

01-10-2009- 12:28 BST / 07:28 EDT by Serebii

Since Heart Gold & Soul Silver has been announced, the Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have been booming with discussion & trade respectively so be sure to visit them.
Welcome to Day Twenty Two of our coverage of the games Pok�mon Heart Gold & Soul Silver. This update may be ammended several times over the day so be sure to check back. As the coverage is almost over, it is probable that not much will be added but there is still a variety of things to write pages about. Be sure to check the past two week's updates for stuff as well.
Not much left, if I've missed something, e-mail me about it. Episode Pictures will be added today or tomorrow
Last Update - 15:37 BST
Edit @ 15:37; New Pok�Walker Event Announced

In The Games Department

HeartGold & Soul Silver - Savings

A very commonly requested section, I have created a page detailling the process of the savings with your in-game mother. In addition to that, I have compiled a list of the items that she gives you throughout the game. Click the picture to go to the page.

In The Games Department

HeartGold & Soul Silver - Champ Path Event

Today, Nintendo has announced that the next Pok�Walker Course Event is to be given during an event in Japan from October 17th to December 27th. This is not a WiFi Event but it is due for re-release in January where it could be given over WiFi. This course is the Champ Path and holds Pok�mon such as Munchlax, Bronzor, Horsea, Magikarp, Beldum & Duskull. These Pok�mon know moves they wouldn't normally know. Specifically Selfdestruct, Trick Room, Muddy Water, Bounce, Zen Headbutt and Imprison respectively. We'll bring more on the event as it comes. Click the picture to go to the Pok�Walker page.

Until Next Time, See Ya