The official Japanese Pokémon Global Link website has announced the NicoNico Championships 2013 (ニコニコ超選手権2013) Wi-Fi tournament. NicoNico Douga is a popular video sharing website in Japan. The tournament is only open to players of the Japanese version of Pocket Monsters Black 2 and White 2 who are at least 18 years of age or older. The initial tournament will take place from April 6th, 2013 until April 8th, 2013 with the top 4 players to be invited to a battle in real life at the NicoNico Conference 2 which takes place April 27th, 2013 and April 28th, 2013. Further details on this tournament will be revealed March 22nd, 2013. Our B2W2 Wi-Fi competitions page will be updated then.

NicoNico Championships 2013 (ニコニコ超選手権2013)

4月27日（土）28日（日）に開催されるイベント「ニコニコ超会議２」と連動したWi-Fi大会「ニコニコ超選手権2013」の開催が決定しました。「ニコニコ超会議２」で行う決勝バトルに、Wi-Fi大会の上位4名をご招待します。開催日：4月6日（土）～8日（月） その他の詳しい情報は、3月22日ごろ公開予定です。
※本大会への参加はイベントの性質上、18歳以上のみに限らせていただきます。予めご了承ください。「ニコニコ超会議２」についての情報は、[くわしくはこちら]からリンクする公式サイトでご確認ください。

Source: http://ja.pokemon-gl.com/#/information/620

Players of the Japanese versions of Pocket Monsters Black 2 and White 2 who participated in the Kanto Cup (カントーカップ) can receive their Venusaur, Charizard and Blastoise C-Gear skins from March 5th, 2013 until April 11th, 2013. Our C-Gear page has been updated with the latest information

New PokéDolls on Dream World

Six new PokéDolls were made available on the Pokémon Dream World on March 5th, 2013. Throh, Sawk, Turtwig, Larvitar, Phanpy and Grimer dolls were the ones that were added. Our Dream World Furnishings page has been updated with the latest information

The next 2013 International Challenge for Black 2 & White 2 has been announced and it will place in March. It is the second International tournament that is open to all regions to participate against each other. There is three entry categories: Junior (born after 2002), Senior (born between 1998 and 2001) and Master (born before 1997).

International Challenge 2013 March Details

Registration Period: March 15th, 2013 at 13:00 until March 21st, 2013 at 23:59
Tournament Period: March 22nd at 00:00 until March 25th, 2013 at 23:59
Battle Type: Double Battle
Pokémon Restrictions: National Dex
Banned Pokémon: 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 and Genesect
Entry Gift: Rowap Berry

Our Pocket Monsters Black 2 White 2 Wi-Fi Competitions page has been updated with the details from this tournament.

Source: http://ja.pokemon-gl.com/about/sp/ic2013_03/

Celebi and Shaymin PokéDolls

The Japanese Pokémon Global Link has announced that Celebi and Shaymin Pokédolls will be available on the Dream World later in March. A password will be sent to all Pokémon Daisuki Club members on March 15th, 2013. We'll update our Dream World Furnishings page when the event goes live.

ポケモンだいすき！通信」を受け取ってポケモンドールがもらえる「あいことば」をゲット！

ポケモンだいすきクラブのメールマガジン「ポケモンだいすき！通信」に毎月、伝説・幻のポケモンのポケモンドールがもらえる「あいことば」が掲載されるよ！ 3月15日配信予定分を受け取るには3月13日（水）までに、だいすきクラブのマイページからメールマガジンを受け取る設定にしておく必要があるよ！ 3月のプレゼントは「セレビィドール」「シェイミドール」だ！

Source: http://ja.pokemon-gl.com/#/information/614

The official Pokémon website has announced the distribution periods for Meloetta around the world which will be available to players of Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2. Below are the details.

Distributions Times/Countries

Country	Time Period	Source Link
Australia / New Zealand	2013-02-23 to 2013-04-19	Nintendo AU
Brazil	2013-03-04 to 2013-03-24	Nintendo World
Germany	2013-03-22 to 2013-04-19	Pokemon.com
France	2013-03-04 to 2013-04-19	Pokemon.com
Italy	2013-03-22 to 2013-04-19	Pokemon.com
Spain	2013-03-22 to 2013-04-19	Pokemon.com
Canada	2013-03-09 to 2013-04-19	Pokemon.com
United States	2013-03-22 to 2013-04-19	Pokemon.com
United Kingdom	2013-03-22 to 2013-04-19	Pokemon.com

A Meloetta Performance in Three Parts

Visit participating GameStop stores from March 4th, 2013 to get the Mythical Pokémon Meloetta!

Three cool promotions are coming in March, all featuring the Mythical Pokémon Meloetta! First, celebrate Meloetta’s big entrance with a special distribution event at GameStop! Visit participating GameStop stores between March 4th and March 24th, 2013 to get the Melody Pokémon for your Pokémon Black Version 2, Pokémon White Version 2, Pokémon Black Version, or Pokémon White Version game. Visit the official Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 site for more details on how to get Meloetta!

Additionally, on March 7th, head to the Pokémon Global Link for two cool Meloetta-themed promotions. First, add the Meloetta Musical to your Musical Theater repertoire in Nimbasa City, then direct your Pokémon in a cool new stage performance! Also, get a beautiful Meloetta C-Gear skin! Note that the new C-Gear skin is available for Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 only.

All of these promotions run for a limited time only, so don’t miss your chance to get Meloetta, the new Pokémon Musical show, and the C-Gear skin!

Source: http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/vg_blackwhite2_meloetta_distribution-2013-02-25/

Add a New Voice to your Party!

Add the grace and power of the Mythical Pokémon Meloetta to your Pokémon Black Version, Pokémon White Version, Pokémon Black Version 2, or Pokémon White Version 2 game! Take your game and a system from the Nintendo DS or Nintendo 3DS family into a participating GameStop store between March 4th and March 24th, 2013, to get Meloetta. This Lv. 50 Meloetta has a range of tough moves, including Psychic and Close Combat. Plus, it has the Serene Grace Ability, which improves the chances of additional effects during battle (such as lowering the target Pokémon's Special Defense when Meloetta uses Psychic). After you teach Meloetta the move Relic Song, the Pokémon will change from its usual Aria Forme to Pirouette Forme—changing the Pokémon's type in the midst of battle!

The distribution event will last for a limited time, so don't miss this awesome opportunity to get Meloetta!

Source: http://www.pokemonblackwhite.com/pokemon-black-and-white-2/#en-us/pokemon/meloetta/details-meloetta-distribution

BATTLE TO A DIFFERENT TUNE WITH NEW MYTHICAL POKÉMON MELOETTA

Get the Forme-changing Melody Pokémon Meloetta, Available via a Special Character Distribution Event at Selected Retail Stores in Australia and New Zealand

Starting March 4, a special Meloetta character distribution event begins at selected retail stores in Australia and New Zealand: selected EB Games and Target stores in Australia, and selected JB Hi-Fi stores in New Zealand. Pokémon fans will be able to add the much-anticipated Mythical Pokémon Meloetta to their Pokédex in Pokémon™ Black 2, Pokémon™ White 2, and the original Pokémon™ Black and Pokémon™ White games. Making its video game debut, Meloetta is a rare and powerful Pokémon with a musical flair—and a very special Ability in battle. For players new to the world of Pokémon, it is a great opportunity to enter the Unova Region of Pokémon Black 2 and Pokémon White 2 with a strong, uniquely gifted Pokémon right out of the gate.

This Mythical Melody Pokémon distribution event is only available for a limited time, so players will need to visit one of the selected retail stores beginning March 4 until April 19 for a chance to pick up Meloetta.

Source: http://www.nintendo.com.au/index.php?action=news&nid=2769

Pokemon Information for Australia/New Zealand

Sugimori Art	Event Pokemon Info	Sprites
	Held Item: PP Max Pokeball: Cherish Ball Species: Meloetta/メロエッタ Nickname: Meloetta OT Name: SPR2013 Level: 50 Gender N Ability Serene Grace

Ribbons	IV/EV/Stats	Moves
Carnival Ribbon / Wishing Ribbon	Stat Possible Values HP 160 - 175 ATK 82 - 97 DEF 82 - 97 SP. ATK 133 - 148 SP. DEF 133 - 148 SPEED 95 - 110	1. Round 2. Teeter Dance 3. Psychic 4. Close Combat

Promotional Video

Source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3laVyfdJp1A

Our event database has been updated with the information for the Australian/New Zealand Meloetta which includes a complete list of all the store locations that will be distributing it.

Players of the Korean versions of Pocket Monsters Black 2 and White 2 that attend the Korean 2013 Nationals will have the opportunity to get 5 event Pokémon: Mangnanyong (망나뇽), Hassam (핫삼), Magiraseu (마기라스), Metageuroseu (메타그로스) and Hankariaseu (한카리아스). 5 distribution days have been revealed but only dates for three periods have been revealed. The first two distributions will take place at the Seoul Trade Exhibition and Convention Center (SETEC) located at 514 Daechi-dong, Gangnam-gu in Seoul, South Korea. The Pokémon are almost identical to those that were released in Japan last year.

Distribution Period	Date	Location
1	2013/02/24 - 1-6PM	SETEC
2	2013/03/30 - 1-6PM	SETEC
3	2013/04/20	TBA
4	TBA	TBA
5	TBA	TBA

Source: http://pokemonkorea.co.kr/html/news/news_view.asp?N_IDX=756

Nagoya Pokémon Center - Alternate Colored Koiking

The official Japanese website has revealed that a level 99 alternate colored Koiking will be distributed via local wireless at the Nagoya Pokémon Center. The distribution event is to celebrate the relocation of the Nagoya Pokémon Center. The Koiking will be holding a Rare Candy and know the following moves: Flail, Hydro Pump, Bounce and Splash. The Koiking will be available from March 20th, 2013 until May 6th, 2013 for players of the Japanese versions of Pocket Monsters Black, White, Black 2 and White 2.


The new Nagoya Pokémon Center will open on March 20th, 2013 and will be located on the 5th floor of the Matsuzakaya.

The Legend of a Magikarp of a certain Region......

Once there was a boy who had fished out a very unusual, golden Magikarp......
Delighted, the boy raised the Magikarp with tender care......
Feeling and wanting to repay the boy's love, Magikarp grew and grew, acquiring the power to jump higher than any other Magikarp in the world; at the end of its training, it had learned powerful Water type moves that could usually not be learned.
Magikarp is often a synonym for weak Pokémon. However, as a result of the boy's love as well as Magikarp's own efforts, they became widely-known as the strongest combo in their region and no one was a match for them......
Linked by a strong bond, the boy and Magikarp are said to have lived happily ever after.
......Before everyone knew it, the story had turned into a legend and a "Golden Magikarp Statue" was set up as the symbol of that region, filled with the wish that eventually, efforts will bear fruit and happiness, seemingly jumping up and down, can be obtained......

Source: http://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/pokecen_nagoya/

On January 31st, 2013, Nintendo President Satoru Iwata revealed that the best selling Nintendo games in 2012 were Pokémon Black and White 2 which sold over 7.5 million combined copies worldwide.


Iwata explained the reason that Nintendo 3DS sales were millions below projected targets was because of the lack of hit titles being released outside of Japan. "I have just explained that in the Japanese market the Nintendo 3DS platform is already established as the market leader. On the other hand, however, we could not launch hit titles which could lead the markets towards the end of the year abroad and sales are largely behind our target overseas. This is one of the main reasons for our downward revision to our annual shipment target from 17.50 million units to 15.00 million units."

To compensate for the lack of hit titles, Nintendo has announced 4 major franchise titles: "DRAGON QUEST VII Eden no Senshitachi," "Tomodachi Collection" (temp.), "MONSTER HUNTER 4" and "Pokémon X/Pokémon Y." In addition, a variety of titles will be released by Nintendo and other Japanese software developers. In that sense, I hope few people are concerned about the momentum of the Nintendo 3DS in the Japanese market. To export the momentum to the overseas markets, we plan to actively release our key titles for Nintendo 3DS which could potentially lead the markets this year. "Pokémon X/Pokémon Y," to be launched in October worldwide, could be the most-anticipated one and "Animal Crossing: New Leaf," released in Japan last year, will be available in the first half of this year. We have already announced that "Fire Emblem Awakening," "Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity," "Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon," "Brain Age: Concentration Training" and "LEGO City Undercover: The Chase Begins" will be released in the first half of this year."

Source: http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/en/library/events/130131

Gamestop stores across North America will be distributing a Meloetta for players of Pokémon Black, White, Black 2 or White 2 from March 4th, 2013 until March 24th, 2013. Further details will be posted at a later time.

Meloetta is about to take the stage!

Visit participating GameStop stores from March 4th, 2013 to get the Mythical Pokémon Meloetta!

Keep checking Pokemon.com to find out how you can add Meloetta to your game via a special distribution event at GameStop stores. You'll need a system in the Nintendo DS or Nintendo 3DS family, plus a Pokémon Black Version, Pokémon White Version, Pokémon Black Version 2, or Pokémon White Version 2 game. This Meloetta character distribution will also be available in Canada at participating EB Games locations starting March 9th.

The distribution event will run for a limited time—so don't miss this opportunity to get Meloetta!

Source: http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/vg_blackwhite2_meloetta_distribution-2013-02-04/

Taiwanese Genesect Distribution

The First Taipei International Comic and Animation Festival (2013台北國際動漫節) will debut on February 14th, 2013 and go until February 18th, 2013. The festival takes place at the Taipei Show Hall (the former World Trade Center) and the doors open at 10am daily and close at 6pm. A lot of My-Cartoon products will be shown at their booth and available for purchase at the event as well as many imported goods from the Japanese Pokémon Centers.


Genesect will be distributed at the festival for players that have the Japanese Versions of Pokémon Black, White, Black 2 or White 2. Entrance tickets for the festival do cost 100yuan (100元) though.

News Posting

好康三 夢幻的神奇寶貝『蓋諾賽克特』配信活動

現場購買《神奇寶貝》系列週邊商品（包含影音），即可下載『蓋諾賽克特』乙次。 注意事項：
1.需攜帶任天堂DS遊戲軟體（日版「神奇寶貝黑2、白2」或是「神奇寶貝黑、白」的其中一片。）※海外版無法下載
2.需攜帶任天堂DS系列主機（任天堂3DS、DSi LL、DSi、DS Lite、DS的其中任何一台都可以下載。）※請充飽電再到現場下載

Sources: http://www.my-cartoon.com.tw/event/tca/, http://www.ccpa.org.tw/tca/index.php and http://www.ccpa.org.tw/tca/new048.php

League Players: Get your Garchomp!

A tough and battle-ready Garchomp is waiting for Pokémon League players!


If you are registered as having played at a Pokémon League event, you automatically qualify for this Garchomp. All you have to do to get this Pokémon is go to the Promotions page at the Pokémon Global Link and follow the instructions. The next time you use Game Sync, Garchomp will be added to your game!

Details of this event have been added to our event page.

Source: http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/op_pgl_claim_garchomp-2013-01-31/

The Japanese Pokémon Global Link website has announced that the Diamond and Pearl Legendary Poké Dolls will be distributed to players of the Japanese Black and White games. Dialga, Palkia and Giratina can be unlocked via a password sent to all Pokémon Daisuki Club members on February 13th, 2013.


A new Zukan skin was also announced by the Japanese Pokémon Global Link website and its blue color is based upon Cheren. The skin will be available from February 5th, 2013 until March 26th, 2013. The password has yet to be announced.

2013 Winter Friendly—January Press Release News

Start training for the 2013 Winter Friendly, the latest Wi-Fi Competition to put your battling skills to the test. The 2013 Winter Friendly—January is open to all Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 players around the world.


Registration for the 2013 Winter Friendly begins at 0:00:00 UTC on Thursday, February 7, 2013, and goes until 23:59:00 UTC on Thursday, February 14, 2013, unless the player cap is reached before then. Space is limited for the 2013 Winter Friendly, so be sure to register as soon as possible.

The tournament starts at 0:00:00 UTC on Friday, February 15, 2013!

Kanto Cup (カントーカップ)

The Kanto Cup (カントーカップ) Wi-Fi tournament has been announced for all players of the Japanese versions of Pokémon Black 2 and White 2. players. Registration for the tournament is from February 15th, 2013 at 13:00 until February 22nd, 2013 at 23:59. The tournament starts on February 23rd, 2013 at 00:00 and goes until February 25th, 2013 at 23:59. This tournament is a Single Battle and only Kanto Pokémon can participate with the exception of Mewtwo and Mew. All participants will receive the Venusaur, Charizard and Blastoise C-Gear skin for Pokémon Black 2 and White 2. They were previously only available in Black and White. Our C-Gear page has been updated with the information.



Our WiFi Competitions page has been updated for both the Kanto Cup (カントーカップ) and the 2013 Winter Friendly—January.

Sources: http://ja.pokemon-gl.com/#/information/568, http://ja.pokemon-gl.com/#/information/567, http://ja.pokemon-gl.com/about/sp/kc2013/ and http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/pgl_2013_winter_friendly-2013-01-31/

The official Pokémon Black and White Version 2 website has revealed that Keldeo will be distributed again to players of B2W2 via the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection from January 25th to February 12th, 2013. Keldeo was previously distributed at gaming store locations around the world in the summer of 2012.

When players visit a field close to Floccesy Town with Keldeo in their party, Keldeo will be able to learn its signature move, Secret Sword. This will enable it to change from its Ordinary to its Resolute Form, thus gaining a new appearance. If the move is deleted or Keldeo is transferred back to Pokémon Black and White, it will revert to its Ordinary Form.

Press Release

Add the strength and resolve of the Mythical Pokémon Keldeo to your Pokémon Black Version 2 or Pokémon White Version 2 game in a special distribution event via Nintendo® Wi-Fi Connection! Keldeo will be available from January 25th to February 12th, 2013. This powerful Keldeo will know the moves Sacred Sword, Hydro Pump, Aqua Jet, and Swords Dance.

Once you have Keldeo in your party, complete an in-game event that will teach Keldeo its signature Secret Sword move and reveal a new Form for the Pokémon! Get all the details on how to change Keldeo into its Resolute Form.

Remember, Keldeo is available only from January 25th to February 12th, 2013 so don’t miss this chance to get this awesome Pokémon!

Source: http://www.pokemonblackwhite.com/pokemon-black-and-white-2/#en-us/pokemon/keldeo/details-keldeo-distribution

In November of 2012, the Kanto starters were distributed to players of Korean versions of Pocket Monsters Black, White, Black 2 and White 2. Isanghaessi (이상해씨), Pairi (파이리) and Kkobugi (꼬부기) will once again be distributed but this time only for Korean versions of Black 2 and White 2 via Wi-Fi. The distribution is from February 14th, 2013 until March 31st, 2013. There will be three distribution periods: February 14th, 2013 until February 27th, 2013, February 28th, 2013 until March 13th, 2013 and March 14th, 2013 until March 31st, 2013. Players will be able to receive one egg per game during each time period. Below are the details of the starters.

Moves the Kanto Starters Know:

Isanghaessi: False Swipe, Block, Frenzy Plant and Weather Ball
Pairi: False Swipe, Block, Blast Burn, Acrobatics
Kkobugi: False Swipe, Block, Hydro Cannon and Follow Me

Source: http://pokemonkorea.co.kr/html/event/event_Off_view.asp?pFlag=Y&idx=245