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Nintendo Badge Arcade

The free piece of Nintendo 3DS software, Nintendo Badge Arcade, had its weekly update in Japan and this week it introduced multiple panels of badges of Pokémon to earn. These panels include various more new Pokémon to the ones previously obtainable. We're currently cataloguing all of these badges and will update our special Nintendo Badge Arcade section shortly.
Edit @ 19:28: All four panels and 21 badges have been added. Click the image to go to the section

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Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Events

For those of you who participated in the recent CoroCoro Challenge Battle Competition, which was only available in Japan, the special distribution is due to end soon. This distribution gets you a Master Ball and is obtained through a Serial Code obtained on the Pokémon Global Link. This code has to be redeemed by January 11th 2016 so be sure to get it while you still can

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Pokémon Shuffle - Events

A few brand new challenges have begun on Pokémon Shuffle.
First, a timed stage for Talonflame has begun. This stage is the only place you can get Talonflame and runs until January 12th 2016
Next, a new Pokémon Safari has begun. This Safari contains the Pokémon Roggenrola, Boldore, Gigalith, Fletchling, Fletchinder, Numel and Camerupt. It runs until January 12th 2016.
The Arceus stage has also begun on Pokémon Shuffle Mobile.
All of these require the version 1.2.27 to download. Our Pokémon listings have been updated with these Pokémon

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Pokkén Tournament - New Year Event

A new event has begun on Pokkén Tournament arcade machines and runs from December 28th to January 11th. This event is a join Christmas and New Year event and provides a variety of bonuses. First, it increases the Skill Level you can have on your Pokémon up to Level 50 rather than the previous Level 25 cap. There's also a special bonus that allows for you to get a chance to earn the Farfetch'd and Electrode Support Set if not previously owned, as well as 200,000 Gold and various additional clothing items. Finally, new avatar items have been added.

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Pokkén Tournament

The official website for the upcoming Pokkén Tournament HORI Controller has confirmed a detail which was previously unclear about the Wii U version of the title. It has now been confirmed that the game has Local Battle mode. In this mode, Player 1 has to use the Wii U GamePad as their controller perspective on the GamePad indicating that Player 2 uses the TV screen as their perspective. You cannot use 2 of the HORI Pokkén Controllers to play the game in local multiplayer. We'll bring more details on this as it comes

In The Pokémon of the Week Department

Who's That Pokémon

Today marks the one-hundred & thirteenth entry into the Generation VI competitive field with a Kanto Pokémon. These entries are created by the visitors for the visitors and then compiled by our writers Miror, Archangel, Ragnarok, Psynergy, KillerDraco & UR2L8. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum
Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the first generation. Because it can use all kinds of moves, many scientists believe Mew to be the ancestor of Pokémon. Its DNA is said to contain the genetic codes of all Pokémon, so it can use all kinds of techniques. It is capable of making itself invisible at will, so it entirely avoids notice even if it approaches people. So, here it is, the one-hundred & thirteenth entry, Mew.

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Pokémon Green, Red, Blue & Yellow - File Size

Within the reveal of the Pokémon Virtual Console 20th Anniversary Releases yesterday, another small bit of information slipped by. This information is the file size of each of the games on the Nintendo 3DS. Previously on the released images of the download cards, the file size was marked out, but now it has finally been revealed. Each game requires 11MB of space on your SD card in order for you to download upon their release on February 27th 2016 globally.

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Pokémon X, Y, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Mew Event

A new event has been confirmed for Japan. This event is to distribute the Pokémon, Mew. All copies of Pokémon Green, Red, Blue and Yellow on the Nintendo eShop in Japan will come with a special Serial Code within the first year of being distributed and the code will be redeemable until March 31st 2017.

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Pokémon X, Y, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Mew Event

The Nintendo 2DS is being released in Japan and with it comes 4 special editions released on February 27th 2016 for 9,980¥. These are coming bundled with the Virtual Console versions of Green, Red, Blue and Yellow respectively and also come with some special features. Most notably they will provide the above Mew event but will also give a special ticket to receive Mew in the Virtual Console games themselves in a special event announced in February as well as special 3DS Themes for each game based on the Pokémon within. The 2DS Pokémon Blue bundle is exclusive to Pokémon Centers in Japan and if you pre-order in Pokémon Centers, you get a special CD featuring Pokémon cries

Pokemon Red	Pokemon Blue	Pokemon Green	Pokemon Yellow

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Pokémon New Nintendo 3DS Plate

Finally, also to celebrate the 20th anniversary, some special New Nintendo 3DS face plates have been revealed for Japan. These face plates feature the sprites of various Pokémon from Pokémon Red & Green. They will be released February 27th 2016 in Japan for 2000¥

Pokemon Themes

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Pokémon X, Y, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Special Delibird

For those of you who participated in the Festive Feud Battle Competition earlier this month, the entry gift is now being distributed. This gift is a Delibird which is special in that it knows the special move Happy Hour and comes with the Relic Gold item that is not available in Generation VI games before now. It is obtained via a Serial Code and the code given on the Global Link can be redeemed until midnight UTC on February 29th 2016. The Event Database has been updated with details of this event.

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Pokémon X, Y, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - 3DS Themes

Following their release in North America yesterday and in Japan on Tuesday, the two newest themes are now available in Europe. The two themes are Pokémon: Poké Create & Kokeshi Dolls which includes artwork of Pokémon Dolls and various other dolls with the Sushi High Roller music from Pokémon X & Y. Second is the Pokémon: Peeking Pokemon Friends theme which includes artwork of Pikachu, Ditto, Banette, Vulpix & Croagunk behind cloth on both screens wiuth the Dressing Up With Props music from Pokémon Black & White. Each theme costs €1.99/Ł1.79.

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Pokémon X, Y, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - 3DS Themes

Following their reveal in Europe on Monday and release in Japan on Tuesday, it has been confirmed that two of the new themes are to hit North America today. The two themes are Pokémon: Poké Create & Kokeshi Dolls which includes artwork of Pokémon Dolls and various other dolls with the Sushi High Roller music from Pokémon X & Y. Second is the Pokémon: Peeking Pokemon Friends theme which includes artwork of Pikachu, Ditto, Banette, Vulpix & Croagunk behind cloth on both screens wiuth the Dressing Up With Props music from Pokémon Black & White. Each theme costs $1.99.

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Nintendo Badge Arcade

The free piece of Nintendo 3DS software, Nintendo Badge Arcade, had an update in Europe and this week it has introduced fourteen of the Pokémon panels. These panels include various Pokémon badges previously available in Japan and North America. Click our image to go to our complete Nintendo Badge Arcade section

In The Anime Department

Pokémon XY & Z - Episode Pictures

As usual, I have done pictures from the episode that aired in Japan today. This episode features Ash & co. entering Terminus Cave when Squishy (Zygarde Core) runs off and they encounter Team Flare. The AniméDex 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.

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Pokémon VGC 2016 Regionals

The 2016 US Regional Championship details have finally been officially confirmed. These championships are the first ones to include the new rules that were announced earlier this month and will help players earn the CP needed to qualify for the World Championships. They are as follows:
Winter
February 13: Farm Bureau Center at the Meadow Event Park, Doswell, VA
February 20: Gateway Center, Collinsville, IL
February 20: Business Expo Center, Anaheim, CA
February 27: Park Inn by Radisson Resort & Conference Center Orlando, Kissimmee, FL
February 27: Monarch Hotel & Conference Center, Clackamas, Oregon
Spring
May 14: Seattle Center Exhibition Hall, Seattle, WA
May 21: Classic Center, Athens, GA
May 21: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Madison, WI May 28: Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel & Trade Center, Marlborough, MA
Two more remain to have dates confirmed for Spring as well in Salt Lake City and Kansas City. These have been added to our VGC section, which will be continually updated with new Regional Championships across the globe so keep checking back

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Pokémon X, Y, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - 3DS Themes

Two brand new themes have been released in Japan for 200¥ each. These themes each have a specific focus and Pokémon theme. The first is the Pokemon: Poke Create & Kokeshi Dolls which contains imagery of various dolls with the Sushi High-Roller music. Next is the Pokemon: Peeking Pokemon Friends which contains two views of the Pokémon as you scroll and the Pokémon Black & White - Dressing Up music and finally is the PokéKyun Collection, based on an upcoming small TCG set in Japan, which contains bouncing images of some Pokémon and the Friends Theme: "Reunited" from Pokémon X & Y music. These are all 200¥ each and the first two will be available in Europe this week

Pokemon: Poke Create & Kokeshi Dolls	Pokemon: Peeking Pokemon Friends	Pokemon: PokéKyun Collection

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Pokémon Shuffle - New Stages

The latest update to Pokémon Shuffle has come and includes many brand new stages for the 3DS version. We're currently working through them and will be adding them to our Location page and our Pokémon Listings so keep checking back. In addition to that, Pokémon Shuffle Mobile has added more stages bringing it in line with the 3DS version
Edit @ 07:24: All new stages added

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Pokémon Shuffle - Events

A few brand new challenges have begun on Pokémon Shuffle.
First, an Escalation Battle for Keldeo Resolute Form has begun. This runs until January 5th 2016. At Level 25 it gives 1000 coins, Level 30 a Megsa Speedup, Level 40 1000 coins, Level 50 a Mega Speedup, Level 60 1,000 coins, Level 70 a Disruption Delay, Level 80 an Attack Power , Level 90 1,000 Coins and Level 100 a Mega Speedup
Next, the Shaymin stage has begun a repeat run on Pokémon Shuffle and first run on Pokémon Shuffle Mobile until January 5th 2016. It will give a Jewel if you complete it
Finally, the Regice stage has begun another erepeat run on Pokémon Shuffle and first run on Pokémon Shuffle Mobile. It runs until December 28th
Finally, if you buy any amount of Jewels, you'll get 6 free Jewels until January 12th. The 6 Jewel gift will come the following week after purchase.
All of these require the version 1.2.27 to download. Our Pokémon listings have been updated with these Pokémon

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Pokémon Shuffle - Events

If you were one of the lucky players worldwide who ranked in the Mega Garchomp competitive stage over the past week, then the Garchompite is now available to be received. The Disruption Delay, Attack Power and Mega Speedup for the higher ranked players will also be obtained. If you didn't qualify, then you can redeem a Jewel. To get these items, simply Check In between now and December 29th 2015 at 06:00 UTC and you will receive the item.

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Pokémon Shuffle Mobile - Shop

A new feature has opened on Pokémon Shuffle Mobile. This feature is a Special Shop which will allow for you to purchase some unique features. First is a power up which removes the heart requirement for 1 hour. It costs 2 Jewels. Next is one that boosts the chance of Super Catch Power for 1 hour. It costs 2 Jewels. Finally one that lowers the time hearts replenish to 15 minutes and amount of hearts you can replenish to 10 for 24 hours. It also costs 2 Jewels

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Pokémon XY & Z - Episode Titles

A Japanese magazine has revealed another new episode title, this time for the twelfth episodes of Pokémon XY & Z. This episodes is set to air on January 28th and not much is currently known about it
Episode 908: Ash and Serena! Getting One at a Dance Party!!

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Pokémon - 3DS Themes

Two new themes have been confirmed to come to the Nintendo 3DS Theme Shop this week in Europe. The images of these themes are not currently known but we'll provide them as soon as possible. These themes are Pokemon: Poke Create & Kokeshi Dolls, which is listed as "This theme shows reimagined Pokémon with a Japanese flavour. Scroll the Touch Screen to see the dolls do a funny dance." & Pokemon: Peeking Pokemon Friends which is listed as "This cute theme has a panorama of Pokémon peeking out at you on the lower screen, and shows them from behind on the top screen." and will be available at the end of the week. We don't currently know when these will come to Japan and the US but it'll be likely this week. Keep checking back and we'll provide images as soon as they come

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Pikachu and the Pokémon Music Squad

The short to the Hoopa movie, Pikachu and the Pokémon Music Squad has been released on Pokémon TV in the west. This short features Pikachu and the group's Pokémon as they go through a small adventure to make music. It'll be on Pokémon TV for only a limited time so be sure to watch it while you can

In The Pokémon of the Week Department

Who's That Pokémon

Today marks the one-hundred & twelfth entry into the Generation VI competitive field with a Johto Pokémon. These entries are created by the visitors for the visitors and then compiled by our writers Miror, Archangel, Ragnarok, Psynergy, KillerDraco & UR2L8. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum
Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the second generation. Staring at its antlers creates an odd sensation as if one were being drawn into their centers. The curved antlers subtly change the flow of air to create a strange space where reality is distorted. Stantler's magnificent antlers were traded at high prices as works of art. As a result, this Pokémon was hunted close to extinction by those who were after the priceless antlers. So, here it is, the one-hundred & twelfth entry, Stantler.

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Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire

For those of you in the US, the Hoopa event is due to end soon, this coming Wednesday December 23rd. This event distributes Hoopa at McDonald's restaurants across the country. To get it, you need to take your 3DS to a restaurant and connect to their Nintendo Zone WiFi/free WiFi. From there, load up Mystery Gift and select Get Via Internet and you should be able to receive Hoopa. This event can be redeemed in X, Y, Omega Ruby or Alpha Sapphire so be sure to get it while you still can

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Pokémon XY & Z - Episode Titles

Famitsu DS+Wii magazine has revealed another pair of new episode titles, this time for the tenth & eleventh episodes of Pokémon XY & Z. These episodes are set to air on January 14th & January 21st respectively following a two week break on December 31st and January 7th. The first episode features Bonnie concerned about Squishie, while the second episode features Noibat accidentally angering a wild Breloom, but a Floette comes to its rescue
Episode 906: Bonnie and Squishy!!
Episode 907: Noibat and Floette! An Encounter in the Wind!!

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Pokémon - Festive Feud

For those of you who participated in the Festive Feud last week, the rankings have been posted to the Global Link and with that comes a notification that the Delibird for those who qualified will be distributed to players from December 25th 2015. This Delibird is a special one as it knows Happy Hour and comes with the Relic Gold. We'll post when it goes live

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Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Pikachu Event

A new event has been announced for Japan. To tie in with the celebration of the Pokémon With You campaign, the special Pikachu that is also being distributed in Fukushima this weekend will be distributed in a Pokémon with You Mini event in the Pokémon Center Tohoku from January 2nd to January 11th. Like the one in Fukushima, this Pikachu is Level 99 with a Souvenir Ribbon and comes with the moves Happy Hour, Play Nice, Hold Hands & Flash and holds a Rare Candy

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Pokémon - Japanese eShop Sales

A new promotion has begun on the Japanese Nintendo eShop. If you have a Nintendo Account, which was introduced earlier this month, then you will get two of the Nintendo eShop exclusive games for a reduced price, 40% off their standard prices. The 3DS title Pokémon Battle Trozei is available for 493¥ while the Wii U title Pokémon Rumble U is available 1110¥. This sale runs until 23:59 JST on December 24th 2015

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Pokémon Shuffle - Events

A new challenges have begun on Pokémon Shuffle and Pokémon Shuffle Mobile. This challenge is a repeat of the Registeel stage for 3DS and the first time it has come for Pokémon Shuffle Mobile. This is only available until December 22nd and will help in the completion of the Regigigas stage so get it while you can

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Pokémon Shuffle Mobile Version 1.4

A new patch has been released for Pokémon Shuffle Mobile. THis patch is Version 1.4.0 and brings several UI improvements in both graphics and user functionality. The true extent of these new features is not currently known but as we discover it, it shall be posted here

In The Pokémon Department

The Speed Gamers

Once again, our friends at The Speed Gamers have begun another Pokémon collect-athon, this time dealing with the retro games in order to raise money for various charities to help out children in crisis. This collectathon will continue until this time next week and has many surprises in store including an interview with Nob Ogasawara, the man who localised the Pokémon games up until Pokémon Platinum so check it out

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Nintendo Badge Arcade

The free piece of Nintendo 3DS software, Nintendo Badge Arcade, had its weekly update in Japan and this week it introduced multiple panels of badges of Pokémon to earn. These panels include various more new Pokémon to the ones previously obtainable. We're currently cataloguing all of these badges and will update our special Nintendo Badge Arcade section shortly.
Edit @ 19:45: All 22 Badges from 4 panels have now been added to our listings. Click the image to go to the section

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Pokkén Tournament - Sceptile Event

A new event is to run for Pokkén Tournament machines from December 18th 2015 - December 27th 2015 and then from December 28th to January 11th. This event is a join Christmas and New Year event and provides a variety of bonuses. First, if you manage to get Sceptile up to Level 15 before January 11th., you will get given some clothing for your avatar. In addition to that, if you use a BANA Passport by December 27th you will receive Farfetch'd and Electrode as Support Pokémon and unlock a special Christmas avatar bonus. This ranges from a Christmas hat to Party hats as well as various Christmas player titles. Finally, a special Santa Claus set of costumes will be available when you log in over Christmas week

In The Anime Department

Pokémon XY & Z - Episode Pictures

As usual, I have done pictures from the episode that aired in Japan today. This episode features the next Pokémon Showcase. The AniméDex 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.

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Pokémon the Movie XY & Z

Japanese variety show Oha Suta has just aired the first trailer of the upcoming movie Pokémon the Movie XY & Z 2016. In this trailer, we see a pan through of various Pokémon, with a focus on the Kalos Legendary & Mythical Pokémon from Xerneas to Yveltal to Diancie to Hoopa to Complete Forme Zygarde before panning down to the planet to a shot of Volcanion as it goes to attack. At the end, Pikachu is seen operating some clockwork machinery. We'll bring more when it comes and will add the trailer if an official upload comes soon so keep checking back

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Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon - 3DS Themes

For those of you in Europe, the Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon theme promotion has been confirmed. Previously running in Japan and North America, it is now confirmed that if you purchase Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon from the eShop for a short time after its release on February 19th 2016, you'll be able to receive a download code for the special Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon 3DS theme for free.

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Pokkén Tournament

Following its reveal during the Nintendo Direct last month in Japan, the first details and image of the Wii U Pokkén Tournament bundle have been revealed. The bundle will sell for 36,800¥ and come with a 32GB Black Wii U Premium Set, a digital downloaded version of Pokkén Tournament, a Shadow Mewtwo amiibo card and a special pamphlet of the Battle Pokémon Action List, a leaflet which showcases all the moves of the Pokémon.
It is also revealed that a special controller is to be released for Pokkén Tournament. It is a wired controller that matches the control of the arcade game and will cost 3,480¥. It'll also release on March 18th 2016. The game is also compatible with the Wii U Pro Controller and the Classic Controller Pro
Edit @ 13:32: Two new sets of Support Pokémon have been confirmed for Pokkén Tournament. Togekiss & Rotom and Dragonite & Victini. What they do is currently unclear.

Pokkén Controller	Pokkén Boxart
Support Pokémon	Support Pokémon

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Pokémon Shuffle - Events

A few brand new challenges have begun on Pokémon Shuffle.
First up, a special Mewtwo stage has begun in Pokémon Shuffle to celebrate 5 million downloads of Pokémon Shuffle Mobile. This special stage has no cost for the use of items and guarantees you to capture Mewtwo if Mewtwo has still eluded you. It runs until January 19th 2016. In Pokémon Shuffle Mobile, you are given Mewtwo outright without the stage.
Next, the Regirock stage has begun a repeat run in both Pokémon Shuffle and Pokémon Shuffle Mobile. It runs until December 18th. It will then be followed by Registeel from December 18th to December 22nd and Regice from December 22nd to December 28th
Next, a Regigigas stage has begun on both Pokémon Shuffle and Pokémon Shuffle Mobile. It is a special stage in which Regigigas is easier to capture if you have Regirock, Regice and Registeel on your team. This stage runs unti December 28th
Finally, the Mega Garchomp stage has begun a repeat run on Pokémon Shuffle and its first run on Pokémon Shuffle Mobile. On the 3DS version, the top 50,000 in Japan, 18,000 in the US and 12,000 players in Europe will receive a Garchompite, or a Jewel if they already have one. If they are in the top 5,000 in Japan, 1,800 in the US and 1,200 in Europe they will also receive a Mega Speed Up. If the players don't qualify for the Garchompite but are still in the top 80,000 in Japan, 30,000 in the US and 20,000 in Europe, they will receive an Attack Power Up. All other players will receive a Disruption Delay. On Pokémon Shuffle Mobile, you need to be in the top 100,000 players for the Garchompite, top 20,000 players get a Mega Speedup, top 140,000 players get an Attack Power & a Jewel and all other players get a Jewel.
All of these require the version 1.2.26 to download. Our Pokémon listings have been updated with these Pokémon

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Pokémon the Movie XY & Z

The first two posters for the upcoming movie, Pokémon the Movie XY & Z 2016 have been released ahead of its first trailer on Thursday. These posters don't reveal much new about the movie but do showcase Volcanion as a key aspect within it and Zygarde Core featuring in it too. We'll bring more as it comes.

Movie Poster	Movie Poster

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Pokémon - Official Volcanion Reveal

The 721st Pokémon, Volcanion, has now been officially revealed following the reveal in CoroCoro on Saturday. This Mythical Pokémon is set to be in the movie next year and will be distributed globally at some point next year as well.

Footage

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Pokémon Picross - 3DS Themes

For those of you in Japan, the latest theme is released. This theme is a special Pokémon Picross theme and is only available via a download code that comes with a special 1000¥ prepaid Nintendo eShop card. It contains the standard Pokémon Picross stage music in the Standard World and features portraits of all starter Pokémon as it scrolls. The code has to be redeemed by January 31st 2017. It is currently unknown if the theme will come to the west or to the standard Theme Shop

Pokémon Picross

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Pokémon the Movie XY & Z

Following the reveal in CoroCoro, it has been confirmed that Japanese variety show, Oha Suta, is to air the first trailer of the upcoming movie, Pokémon the Movie XY & Z 2016 in their episode on Thursday. It's currently unknown if it will be posted on official sites beforehand but we'll post it as soon as it comes so keep checking back.

In The TCG Department

Pokémon BREAK - New TCG Set

A new TCG set has been announced via Japanese merchandise site listings. This set is a new concept pack called Premium Champion Pack and is a special set that contains 10 Holo cards per pack and contains a massive 131 cards including EX, Mega Evolutions and BREAK cards. It is to be released on April 16th 2015

In The Pokémon of the Week Department

Who's That Pokémon

Today marks the one-hundred & eleventh entry into the Generation VI competitive field with a Hoenn Pokémon. These entries are created by the visitors for the visitors and then compiled by our writers Miror, Archangel, Ragnarok, Psynergy, KillerDraco & UR2L8. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum
Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the third generation. The leaves growing on Sceptile's body are very sharp edged. This Pokémon is very agile-it leaps all over the branches of trees and jumps on its foe from above or behind. Sceptile has seeds growing on its back. They are said to be bursting with nutrients that revitalize trees. This Pokémon raises the trees in a forest with loving care. It agilely leaps about the jungle and uses the sharp leaves on its arms to strike its prey. So, here it is, the one-hundred & eleventh entry, Sceptile.

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Pokémon - Volcanion Reveal

An image of the cover of this month's CoroCoro has come and hidden away in the top right hand corner is the final Mythical Pokémon of this generation, the Fire/Water-type Volcanion which has the Water Absorb ability. This indicates that this Pokémon will be fully revealed in the issue. We expect more images to come soon so be sure to check back.
Edit @ 05:59: Confirmed to star in the movie. Distribution details are to be announced at a later date

Pokémon	Pokémon
Pokémon

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Pokémon Center Hiroshima Events

A set of new events have been revealed for the Pokémon Center in Hiroshima in Japan. These events are repeats of some popular events from the last 2 years and run monthly. In January, a repeat of the Shiny Mega Charizard Y event will run. In February, a repat of the Shiny Rayquaza event will run. In March, a repeat of the Shiny Mega Gengar event will run. In April, a repeat of the recent Mega Evolution Egg event will run. In May, a repeat of the PokéBall Pattern Vivillon event will run and finally in June a repeat of the Shiny Pikachu event will run.

In The Anime Department

Hoopa & The Clash of Ages

It has been confirmed that the US air date for the movie, Hoopa and the Clash of Ages, is to be Saturday December 19th at 6pm on Cartoon Network. This movie has aired in Australia and Canada so far, and airs in the UK today. We've got a writeup of this movie so click the image for details

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Pokémon the Movie XY & Z

The official website for the production company behind the movies, Toho, has put up some temporary information about the upcoming movie. This movie is currently listed under the title of Pokémon the movie XY & Z 2016 and now has a confirmed date of July 16th 2016 with Atsuhiro Tomioka back as the writer. Based on last year's temporary title, we'll likely get the full title within the next couple of months. There's still no further information on the movie but we'll post as soon as some comes

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Pokémon

A new event has been announced for Japan. To tie in with the Mega Campaign in the Pokémon Centers across Japan, Level 100 Audino, Lucario, Altaria, Slowbro and Sableye are to be distributed with their Mega Stones. These will come in five phases where you can only obtain one Pokémon per phase. It runs weekly from January 1st to 8th, January 9th to 15th, January 16th to 22nd, January 23rd to 29th and January 30th and 31st. Full details have been added to our Event Database

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Nintendo Badge Arcade

The free piece of Nintendo 3DS software, Nintendo Badge Arcade, had its daily update in North America and this week has added six new panels of Pokémon Badges. These badges were previously added in Japan back in October and contain a variety of Pokémon including Greninja, Xerneas and more. European details are currently unknown. Click the image to go to our Nintendo Badge Arcade section

In The Apps Department

Pokémon Style - Termination

It has been announced that the special app, Pokémon Style, is to stop in Japan. This app has been running since February 16th and offers a variety of special skins for your mobile phone that change not only wallpaper, but icons. The app will end on February 29th 2016. The last set of designs will go live on January 14th 2016 and can be purchased until February 21st 2016. You'll then be able to still download everything within the app until February 29th

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Pokémon Picross - Password Schedule

The Pokémon Company has revealed the schedule for the official release of the four password stages in Pokémon Picross in Japan. These stages unlock Pokémon not normally available within the gameplay of the game, but have been documented in our section
Zygarde 10% Forme's password will be given at the Seven Spots in 7/11 stores across Japan from December 15th through to January 31st
Ash-Greninja's password will be given in the Pokénchi episode that airs on December 20th
Mew's password will be given in the Famitsu issue released on December 24th
Complete Forme Zygarde's password will be in next month's issue of CoroCoro on January 15th

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Pokémon - Festive Feud

Battling for the next Battle Competition has begun. This is the Festive Feud competition. This competition is a Triple Battle competition and runs some rather unique rules. To tie in with the Christmas theme, you can only use Pokémon that are categorised in the Pokédex as being Red, Green or White. You cannot use Lugia, Ho-Oh, Celebi, Groudon, Rayquaza, Deoxys, Dialga, Shaymin, Reshiram, Meloetta, Yveltal or Zygarde in this competition. Battles run from December 11th to December 13th.
All participants will receive a special Delibird. This Delibird has the moves Present and Happy Hour and holds the Relic Gold item, which cannot currently be obtained in Generation VI games. We'll post when the Delibird is available

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Pokkén Tournament - Sceptile Confirmation

Following the leak on Monday, it has now been confirmed that Sceptile is to be a playable character in the game Pokkén Tournament and the Support Pokémon of Farfetch'd and Electrode have also been confirmed. It will go live on December 16th

Footage

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Pokémon XY & Z - Episode Pictures

As usual, I have done pictures from the episode that aired in Japan today. This episode features Ash & Co. defend the Ninja Village from attack. The AniméDex 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.

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Pokémon XY - Character Biography

With the episode that just aired in Japan, I have been able to update a biography. This biography is for Ash and contains the inclusion of a Pokémon we knew he was going to get. Click the image to go to the biography, but be warned as it contains spoilers

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Pokémon VGC 2016 Rules

The 2015 Video Game Championship Rules have been announced by The Pokémon Company. These rules will be in all Regional, Nationals, Premier Challenges and finally Worlds throughout 2016. The rules are as follows

• Only Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Game Cards or downloadable versions are permitted for use.
• The battle format is Double Battle
• Players may use Pokémon from the National Pokédex, from No. 001–720, that are caught in the Generation VI games.
• The following Pokémon may not be on a player's team: Mew, Celebi, Jirachi, Deoxys, Phione, Manaphy, Darkrai, Shaymin, Arceus, Victini, Keldeo, Meloetta, Genesect, Diancie, and Hoopa
• Teams may have no more than two of the following Pokémon: Mewtwo, Lugia, Ho-Oh, Kyogre, Groudon, Rayquaza, Dialga, Palkia, Giratina, Reshiram, Zekrom, Kyurem, Xerneas, Yveltal, and Zygarde.
• Pokémon must be placed in the Battle Box.
• Pokémon are allowed to Mega Evolve.
• Pokémon may not hold the item Soul Dew.
• Pokémon above Level 50 are permitted, but they are auto-leveled down to 50 for the duration of battle.
• Players may use Pokémon with Hidden Abilities.
• Players may use items that have been officially released via Pokémon X, Pokémon Y, Pokémon Omega Ruby, Pokémon Alpha Sapphire, the Pokémon Global Link, or an official event or promotion.
• The Pokémon must have the Blue Pentagon proving that it was caught or hatched in Pokémon X, Y, Omega Ruby or Alpha Sapphire

The other standard rules for behaviour and conduct remain the same as past years

In The Games Department

Pokémon X, Y, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Rare Candy

For those of you who participated in the Spooky Cup back in October, the entry gift is due to end next week. This gift gives you 10 Rare Candies that can be used to level your Pokémon up. This gift is available through Serial Code obtained on the Global Link if you participated, and has to be redeemed by 23:59 UTC on December 16th 2015 so get it while you can.

In The Games Department

Pokémon Shuffle Mobile - Version 1.3.0

A new update has been released for the mobile version of Pokémon Shuffle. This new version adds a few new features for ease of play. First, it recommends Pokémon that you should capture using a Special Icon. The more icons on the stage, the more the Pokémon is recommended. Secondly, it will give you recommended levels for your Pokémon before tackling a tough stage such as the Expert Stages and finally the UI has had an upgrade.

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Pokémon Championship Series - 2016 Details

The full details for the Pokémon World Championships in 2016 have finally been confirmed on the official site. As revealed in August of this year at this year's championships, the championships are to be held in San Francsisco. However, we now have full details. They will be held from August 19th 2016 to August 21st 2016 in the San Francisco Marriott Marquis Hotel. We'll bring more details as it comes

In The Games Department

Pokémon Picross - Coverage Day 6

It's that time again, as Pokémon Picross has been available for a few days now and our coverage is starting to come to a close.. As the coverage is coming to a close, let us know what you want to see added about this game
06:35; Updated the Mythical Pokémon Mechanics with another new Mythical
11:12: Updated with another Mythical
13:49: Updated the Pokémon Listings, Area Listings & Mythical Pokémon Mechanics sections with the remaining Pokémon
14:49: Completed the Area Listings with all Alt World stages

In The Games Department

Pokémon Shuffle - Events

A few brand new challenges have begun on Pokémon Shuffle.
First up, the Landorus stage has begun on Pokémon Shuffle and Shuffle Mobile. This stage can only be played once a day while capture gets more likely on each successive day over the next week
Secondly, Dialga and Palkia stages have made a return in both Pokémon Shuffle and Shuffle Mobile. They last until December 15th 2015 on the 3DS and until December 22nd 2015 on Shuffle Mobile.
Finally, the Pokémon Safari which contains Gible, Gabite, Garchomp, Staryu, Starmie, Furfrou and Phione makes its return on Pokémon Shuffle and first run on Pokémon Shuffle Mobile. It will run until December 22nd
All of these require the version 1.2.26 to download. Our Pokémon listings have been updated with these Pokémon

In The Games Department

Pokémon Shuffle - Events

If you were one of the lucky players worldwide who ranked in the Mega Steelix competitive stage over the past week, then the Steelixite is now available to be received. The Disruption Delay, Attack Power and Mega Speedup for the higher ranked players will also be obtained. If you didn't qualify, then you can redeem a Jewel. To get these items, simply Check In between now and December 1th 2015 at 06:00 UTC and you will receive the item.

In The Games Department

Pokkén Tournament

Last week it was announced that a new character and set of support Pokémon are to be revealed on Thursday. Today, an image has started going round which show Pokénchi presenter Shoko Nakagawa playing the game but on the back there is a sign which showcases Sceptile as a playable character as well as Electrode and Farfetch'd as support Pokémon. This is currently unconfirmed but we'll provide details on who is revealed soon, hopefully by Thursday, so keep checking back.

In The Games Department

Pokémon Picross - Coverage Day 6

It's that time again, as Pokémon Picross has been available for a few days now and our coverage is starting to come to a close.. As the coverage is coming to a close, let us know what you want to see added about this game
09:08; Updated the Mythical Pokémon Mechanics with another new Mythical
12:57: Updated the Area Listings with more details for the Alt World
20:15: Added another Mythical

In The Games Department

Pokémon Picross - Coverage Day 5

It's that time again, as Pokémon Picross has been available for a few days now and our coverage is starting to come to a close.. As the coverage is coming to a close, let us know what you want to see added about this game
09:08; Updated the Mythical Pokémon Mechanics with a new Mythical
Updated the Area Listings with the missions for the standard world
21:10; Updated the Mythical Pokémon Mechanics with a new Mythical

In The Pokémon of the Week Department

Who's That Pokémon

Today marks the one-hundred & tenth entry into the Generation VI competitive field with a Sinnoh Pokémon. These entries are created by the visitors for the visitors and then compiled by our writers Miror, Archangel, Ragnarok, Psynergy, KillerDraco & UR2L8. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum
Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the fourth generation. A frozen Mamoswine was dug from ice dating back 10,000 years. This Pokémon has been around a long, long, long time. Its impressive tusks are made of ice. The population thinned when it turned warm after the ice age. So, here it is, the one-hundred & tenth entry, Mamoswine.

In The Games Department

Pokémon Picross - Coverage Day 3

It's that time again, as Pokémon Picrossis now available on the eShop for the Nintendo 3DS. Our copies have downloaded and we are making a start on coverage. As usual, I'll be posting the main focal points here as pages get created and progress continues through the game, while more in-depth details go on the discovery thread on the forums. As the coverage is coming to a close, let us know what you want to see added
10:29; Updated the Mythical Pokémon Mechanics with a new Mythical
14:08: Updated the Area Listings with the Alt World Areas 11 through 20

In The Games Department

Pokémon Picross - Coverage Day 3

It's that time again, as Pokémon Picrossis now available on the eShop for the Nintendo 3DS. Our copies have downloaded and we are making a start on coverage. As usual, I'll be posting the main focal points here as pages get created and progress continues through the game, while more in-depth details go on the discovery thread on the forums. As the coverage is coming to a close, let us know what you want to see added
07:44; Updated the Pokémon Listings & Mythical Pokémon Mechanics with a new Mythical
09:58: Created a page for the Medals
12:27: Begun updating the Area Listings with the Alt World
15:51: Created a page for Professor Tetra's Daily Training

In The Anime Department

Pokémon XY - Special

Following the launch in Japan in June, a new special has been released on Pokémon TV in the US. This special is Hoopa, the Mischief Pokémon and is the prologue to the movie Hoopa and the Clash of Ages and features Hoopa in a story set many years beforehand. It is not known how long this special will be on Pokémon TV for so catch it while you can. Also, from Friday December 14th, Pokémon TV will start to show the mini episodes of Hoopa's Appear Operations that aired during Oha Suta in Japan earlier this summer

In The Games Department

Pokémon Picross - Coverage Day 2

It's that time again, as Pokémon Picrossis now available on the Japanese eShop for the Nintendo 3DS. Our copies have downloaded and we are making a start on coverage. As usual, I'll be posting the main focal points here as pages get created and progress continues through the game, while more in-depth details go on the discovery thread on the forums. Throughout the coming days, various sections will be updated including Area Listings and other sections will be created as time goes on so keep checking back.
13:23: Updated the Pokémon Listings and Area Listings through all areas. Hunting for the rare Mythical Pokémon now, as well as compiling a myriad of pages
14:08: It's now live in Europe
14:31: Updated the Area Listings to note the minimum amount of energy required to complete a stage
15:00: Updated the Picrites & Microtransaction page with details on costs, as well as how to get Picrites without spending money and the special bonuses when you have purchased Picrites
15:50: Created a page on the Alt World & Mega Picross mode
16:40: Created a page on the Murals
17:06: Created a page on the Mythical Pokémon Mechanics
20:55; Updated the Pokémon Listings to give further information on how each Pokémon's abilities varies by species

In The Games Department

Nintendo Badge Arcade

The free piece of Nintendo 3DS software, Nintendo Badge Arcade, had its weekly update in Japan and this week it introduced multiple panels of badges of Pokémon to earn. These panels include various more new Pokémon to the ones previously obtainable. We're currently cataloguing all of these badges and will update our special Nintendo Badge Arcade section shortly.
Edit @ 19:45: All four Winter related panels have been added

In The Games Department

Pokémon Rumble World

It has been announced that the free to play 3DS title, Pokémon Rumble World, is to be getting a retail release in Europe on January 22nd. This follows the recent release of it in Japan. In it, you will get all 3000 of the PokéDiamonds you would have been able to purchase in the free to play version as standard, removing the free to play aspect. Do note that progress cannot be transferred between the download and retail versions. The price of the game has yet to be announced

In The Games Department

Pokémon - Christmas Tri

Registration for the next Battle Competition has begun. This is the Festive Feud competition. This competition is a Triple Battle competition and runs some rather unique rules. To tie in with the Christmas theme, you can only use Pokémon that are categorised in the Pokédex as being Red, Green or White. You cannot use Lugia, Ho-Oh, Celebi, Groudon, Rayquaza, Deoxys, Dialga, Shaymin, Reshiram, Meloetta, Yveltal or Zygarde in this competition. Registration runs from December 3rd to December 10th while battles run from December 11th to December 13th.
All participants will receive a special Delibird. This Delibird has the moves Present and Happy Hour and holds the Relic Gold item, which cannot currently be obtained in Generation VI games

In The Anime Department

Pokémon XY & Z - Episode Pictures

As usual, I have done pictures from the episode that aired in Japan today. This episode features Ash & Co. meeting up with Sanpei and going to the mysterious Ninja Village. The AniméDex 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

Pokémon Picross - Coverage Day 1

It's that time again, as Pokémon Picrossis now available on the Japanese eShop for the Nintendo 3DS. Our copies have downloaded and we are making a start on coverage. As usual, I'll be posting the main focal points here as pages get created and progress continues through the game, while more in-depth details go on the discovery thread on the forums. Throughout the coming days, various sections will be updated including Area Listings and other sections will be created as time goes on so keep checking back.
The game requires 732 Blocks, being just under 93MB. 01:23: The game gives you the energy gauge at Area 1's second stage. Each move you make costs you an energy and each move takes 1 minute to recover your energy. You can recover the energy for 10 Picrites ahead of time as well. You can also increase it 5 levels. Level 2 costs 50 Picrites, Level 3 100 Picrites
01:40: Micross puzzles can be found by completing various challenges on a variety of Pokémon. These are larger puzzles that you unlock pieces for gradually and encompass a much larger image
01:43: There's a password option that will unlock various secret stages in the game
02:16: When you have purchased all 5000 Picrites, you can then redeem free Picrites from time to time in batches of 1000. If you max out the Energy Gauge's level by spending your Picrites, you then remove the free to play aspect. You no longer have to worry about the energy gauge as it is at infinity
02:50: Mega Evolution stages cost Picrites to access.
03:17: A special mode mirroring the standard stages is available later in the game. Repeats puzzles but as Mega Picross style puzzles
Edit @ 03:51: Created preliminary Pokémon Listings and Area Listings. These are preliminary and will be added with further details over the coming days so keep checking back.
09:13: There are 30 areas in the game as standard. 60 counting "Another Mode" which is the same puzzles but in Mega Picross
10:34: Updated the Pokémon Listings and Area Listings through Area 10
14:34: Updated the Pokémon Listings and Area Listings through Area 15
18:42: Updated the Pokémon Listings and Area Listings through Area 20
23:52: Updated the Pokémon Listings and Area Listings through Area 25

In The Games Department

Pokémon X, Y, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - 3DS Themes

A new Nintendo 3DS theme has been announced. This 3DS theme is a special Pokémon Picross theme and comes exclusively with a pre-paid card in Japan, In Japan at Pokémon Centers and 7-11 Stores, you can pick up this 1,000¥ Pre-Paid card and with it comes a free Nintendo 3DS theme. The theme has to be redeemed by January 31st 2017

Pokémon Picross

In The Games Department

Pokémon Shuffle - Events

A few brand new challenges have begun on Pokémon Shuffle.
First up is the Mega Steelix competition of the Nintendo 3DS version of the game. This runs until December 8th 2015 and will offer players a chance to win the Steelixite. If you're in the top 19,000 in North America, 12,000 in Europe or 50,000 in Japan you will receive the Steelixite. If you rank in the top 3,800 in North America, 2,300 in Europe, or 10,000 in Japan you will also receive a Mega Speedup. If you don't qualify for the Steelixite but are in the top 27,000 in North America, 16,000 in Europe, or the top 70,000 in Japan, you will receive an Attack Power Up and a Disruption Delay. All other players will earn a Jewel.
Next, a Thundurus stage has begun on both Pokémon Shuffle and Pokémon Shuffle Mobile. This runs until December 8th and will have an increasing chance of capture with each day. You can only play it once a day.
Finally, on mobile, a Mega Lucario competition has begun. This competition runs until December 8th and offers players the chance to get a Lucarionite. The top 100,000 players worldwide will get the Lucarionite while the top 10,000 also get a Mega Speedup. If you already have the Lucarionite, you will receive a Jewel. All other players will receive an Exp. Point Power *1.5.
All of these require the version 1.2.25 to download. Our Pokémon listings have been updated with these Pokémon

In The Games Department

Pokkén Tournament

A new announcement is to be made about Pokkén Tournament on December 10th. This announcement is to be a brand new character as well as the winner of a recent Twitter campaign to decide a new Support Pokémon. Not much is known about which these Pokémon are yet, but the hint given is that the Pokémon will have the Japanese character "ン" in its name. We'll bring more as it comes

In The Site Department

Serebii.net Advent Calendar

As we have done since 2003, this year I have created an Advent Calendar. For those of you who are unfamiliar with the term, an Advent Calendar is essentially a countdown until Christmas. Every day, a new puzzle and a variety of new downloads for you to enjoy. As time goes on, the puzzles get harder and the downloads get more plentiful, so be sure to check back every day. Continuing on from the last few year, we are doing a variety of puzzles which can be done in-browser rather than via printing. Click the picture you go to our Advent Calendar.