The official Japanese website has posted information on a new line of merchandise named the Practical Adventure Items series (ぼうけんおたすけグッズ), based on items from the Pocket Monsters Black 2 and White 2 video games. The line will go on sale at the Pokémon Centers starting on January 19th, 2013. Below is a list of the products in the line.








A4-size Clear Files (2 variants) (A4クリアファイル　全2種) -　210yen each
- Thunderstone/Soothe Bell design　(かみなりのいし／やすらぎのすず)
- Fire Stone/Elphoon Substitute design (ほのおのいし／エルフーンのみがわり)
Ring Notebook: Practical Adventure Items design (リングメモ　ぼうけんおたすけグッズ) - 480yen
Hard cover for Nintendo 3DS LL: Practical Adventure Items series (ハードカバー for ニンテンドー3DS LL　ぼうけんおたすけグッズ) - 735yen
Game cart case 12-cart size: Practical Adventure Items series (カードケース12　ぼうけんおたすけグッズ) - 880 yen
Sweets (2 kinds) (お菓子　全2種)
Miltank-design milk cookies (ミルタンク印のミルククッキー) - 650 yen
Rare Candy candy (ふしぎなアメキャンディ) - 600 yen

Source: www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2012/12/121207_p01.html

A new Keldeo distribution has been announced for France. This Keldeo will be distributed via Nintendo WiFi Connection for players of Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 starting on the 16th of January until the 12th of February. It should be noted that the official site mentions that this Keldeo knows Aqua Jet, Double Kick, BubbleBeam and Take Down, which is not the same moveset as the one the players actually received. The correct details of the Keldeo are as follows:

Pokémon	Info
	Level: 50
	OT: HVR2013
	Held Item: PP Max
	Ability: Justified
	Move 1: Sacred Sword
	Move 2: Hydro Pump
	Move 3: Aqua Jet
	Move 4: Swords Dance

Press release (in French)

Ajoutez la force et la détermination du Pokémon fabuleux Keldeo à votre jeu Pokémon Version Noire 2 ou Pokémon Version Blanche 2 grâce à une distribution spéciale de la connexion Wi-Fi Nintendo® ! Keldeo sera disponible du 16 janvier au 12 février 2013. Ce puissant Keldeo connaît les capacités Aqua-Jet, Double Pied, Bulles d'O et Bélier.

Une fois que Keldeo a rejoint votre équipe, participez à un événement dans le jeu pour apprendre à Keldeo sa capacité fétiche Lame Ointe et découvrir sa nouvelle forme ! Pour tous les détails sur la façon de faire prendre à Keldeo son Aspect Décidé, visitez le site Pokemon.fr/NoireBlanche2.

N'oubliez pas, Keldeo ne sera disponible que du 16 janvier au 12 février, alors ne manquez pas votre chance d'obtenir ce merveilleux Pokémon !

*Un accès à Internet haut débit sans fil est requis pour utiliser les fonctions en ligne. Pour plus d'informations, visitez le site support.nintendo.com.

Comment télécharger Keldeo durant la distribution de la connexion Wi-Fi Nintendo

Pour télécharger Keldeo, il vous faut :

• une console Nintendo DS™, Nintendo DSi™, Nintendo DSi XL™, Nintendo 3DS™ ou Nintendo 3DS XL ;
• un exemplaire du jeu Pokémon Version Noire 2 ou Pokémon Version Blanche 2 ;
• Pas plus de 11 Cartes Miracle.

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

The official Pokémon website has announced that a Cloyster modeled after the one Abram Burrows used to win the 2012 Pokémon Video Game World Championships will be distributed at Winter Regionals.

Pick up a Powerhouse Pokémon!

Be sure to bring your system from the Nintendo DS family or your Nintendo 3DS system, and your copy of Pokémon Black Version, Pokémon White Version, Pokémon Black Version 2, or Pokémon White Version 2 game when you attend the Pokémon Winter Regional Championships on January 20th. There, you'll be able to get a powerful Cloyster like the one Junior Division player Abram Burrows used to win the Pokémon World Championships! In addition to having the same move set, this Level-30 Cloyster shares the same Nature, Ability, and held item as the one on Abram's championship team. Remember that you don't need to participate in the tournament to get this Cloyster!

Cloyster is just the first Pokémon that will be available via local distribution at upcoming Video Game Championship Series events.

Source: http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/op_2013_winter_regionals_distribution-2013-01-09/

Korean Genesect Details Revealed

Genesect will be distributed via infrared in South Korean from January 19th, 2013 until February 11th, 2013 at participating emart locations. The Genesect is the same Plasma (플라스마단) one that was distributed in Japan in the Summer of 2012. It has the ability Download and knows the following moves: Techno Blast, Magnet Bomb, SolarBeam and Signal Beam.


Source: http://pokemonkorea.co.kr/html/event/event_Off_view.asp?pFlag=Y&idx=264

The 2013 International Challenge will take place from January 25th, 2013 at 00:00 until January 28th, 2013 at 23:59 and it is the first International Wi-Fi tournament for Black 2 and White 2 that is open to all regions to participate against each other. There was three entry categories: Junior (born after 2002), Senior (born between 1998 and 2001) and Master (born before 1997). Players that participate in the competition will receive a Jaboca Berry as an entry gift.

The following Pokémon are banned from the competition: 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.

We have added a Wi-Fi competitions page that lists the details of all the Wi-Fi Competitions that have taken place for Black 2 and White 2. It will be updated as new tournaments are announced.

Source: http://ja.pokemon-gl.com/about/sp/ic2013_01/

The official Korean Pokémon website has revealed two new event Pokémon distributions will be taking place. A Singing Paengdori (팽도리) will be distributed from December 22nd, 2012 until December 25th, 2012 for players for the Korean versions of Pokémon Black, White, Black 2 and White 2. A singing Pochama was distributed in Japan earlier in the year only for players of Black 2 and White 2. The Korean Paengdori's OT is: Recital (음악회).

Paengdori will distributed to help promote the return of Hikari's Pochama in the 15th movie short Meloetta's Sparkling Recital (메로엣타의 반짝반짝 음악회) which debuts in Korean theaters on December 19th, 2012.


Also announced was a Genesect distribution which will take place some time in January of 2013 for players of the Korean versions of Pokémon Black 2 and White 2. Further details will be revealed closer to the distribution.

Sources: http://pokemonkorea.co.kr/html/event/event_Off_view.asp?pFlag=Y&idx=265 and http://pokemonkorea.co.kr/html/news/news_view.asp?N_idx=726

Images from the January 2013 issue of Corocoro have revealed that the 16th Pocket Monsters movie will be tentatively called Extremespeed Genesect (神速のゲノセクト). Also revealed was the 16th movie short Pikachu and its Eievui Friends (ピカチュウとイーブイフレンズ) which will accompany the movie. Both will be released in Japanese theaters on July 13th, 2013.


It was also revealed that Genesect will be distributed in Japan from January 11th, 2013 until February 10th, 2013 in Pokémon Centers for players of Pocket Monsters Black, White, Black 2 and White 2.

The official Japanese Pokémon website has revealed that Junichi Masuda's Deoxys will be distributed via IR to players of Pocket Monsters Black 2 and White 2 from December 15th, 2012 to December 23rd, 2012 as part of the Plasma-dan campaign. From December 15th, 2012 to December 23rd, 2012 the Deoxys will be distributed at Aeon Mall locations and on December 22nd, 2012 and December 23rd, 2012 at Makuhari Messe as part of Jump Festa 2013 (ジャンプフェスタ2013). Below are the details.

Pokémon	Info
	Level: 100
	Pokémon: Deoxys (デオキシス)
	OT: Masuda (マスダ)
	Poké ball: Dusk Ball (ダークボール)
	Ability: Pressure (プレッシャー)
	Held Item: Life Orb (いのちのたま)
	Attack 1: Nasty Plot (わるだくみ)
	Attack 2: Dark Pulse (あくのはどう)
	Attack 3: Recover (じこさいせい)
	Attack 4: Psycho Boost (サイコブースト)

Sources: http://www.4gamer.net/games/148/G014842/20121210023/ and http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2012/12/121210_g01.html

The POKÉDEX for iOS is now available as an app in North America and Europe for compatible iOS devices. It was released on December 10th, 2012. The Japanese version was released on November 16th, 2012. iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPod touch (4h generation), iPod touch (5th generation), iPad 2, iPad Mini, or new iPad are all compatible if they have been updated to iOS 6.0 or later. The app can be purchased from the Apple store for $1.99/£1.49 and it includes data from the 5th generation of Pokémon (494 to 647). Additional packs for the other 4 generations can be purchased for $5.99/£3.99 each. Function wise, the app will be similar to the recently released Pokédex 3D Pro for the Nintendo 3ds.


Source: http://pokedexios.com

The Pokémon Global Link has announced a promotion in the United States at participating WalMart locations. For those that purchase a copy of Pokémon Black 2 or White 2, a serial code is included in the box that will unlock one of the Sinnoh starter Pokémon. Turtwig comes with the hidden ability Shell Armor, Chimchar comes with with Iron Fist and Piplup comes with with Defiant.

News Article

Visit participating Walmart stores in the U.S. to find specially marked Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 games. Inside each box you’ll find a code for one of three Sinnoh Pokémon: Turtwig, Chimchar, or Piplup! Beginning Trainers in the Sinnoh region get to pick one of these three as their first Pokémon, and now you can enter the code on the Pokémon Global Link promotions page to choose your favorite!

You won’t find these cool Pokémon in the wilds of Unova, so don’t miss your chance to get them here! What’s more, these Pokémon have special Abilities, making them different from any of the Pokémon you could transfer in from previous games. Quantities are limited, so visit Walmart stores to find these Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 games today!

Source: http://en.pokemon-gl.com/#/information/517

The Pokémon Company International announced today that is will be adding Wi-Fi tournaments beginning with the 2012 VGCS Winter Battle, taking place December 13th through December 17th. Below are the full details.

POKÉMON EXPANDING WAYS TO COMPETE BY ADDING WI-FI TOURNAMENTS TO ITS 2013 VIDEO GAME CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES SEASON

Top Finishers of the 2012 VGCS Winter Battle Will Earn Byes at Upcoming Live Tournaments and Highly Coveted Championship Points

BELLEVUE, WASH.-December 5, 2012-The Pokémon Company International announced today it is adding Global Battle Union (GBU) Wi-Fi tournaments to its North American 2013 Video Game Championship Series season, making it easier than ever for video game players to step down the road to the Pokémon World Championships. Beginning with the 2012 VGCS Winter Battle, taking place December 13th through December 17th, top finishers of the Wi-Fi tournament will earn byes at live tournaments, including January's Pokémon Winter Regional Championships. Top participants will also receive Championship Points, bringing them one step closer to potentially earning invitations to the 2013 Pokémon World Championships in Vancouver, British Columbia.

The 2012 VGCS Winter Battle is the first time results from a GBU Wi-Fi Competition will count in a North American Pokémon Video Game Championships Series season, adding to an already exciting year that kicked off with the Autumn Regional Championships this October. Players can register for the event between Wednesday, December 5th at 4:00 p.m. PST and Thursday, December 13th at 3:59 p.m. PST at pokemon.com/pgl with gameplay beginning December 13th at 4:00 p.m. PST. Adding to the fun, players who maintain a low disconnect rate in the 2012 VGCS Winter Battle will be awarded a Custap Berry. The powerful Custap Berry gives the Pokémon holding it a better chance to strike first the turn after its HP gets low.

"Incorporating Wi-Fi tournaments into the North American Play! Pokémon Video Game Championships Series provides opportunities for players to battle more often," said J.C. Smith, director of Consumer Marketing for The Pokémon Company International. "The upcoming GBU Wi-Fi Competitions are an easy way to battle competitively and take a step down the road to the Pokémon World Championships."

The 2012 VGCS Winter Battle is one of five GBU tournaments scheduled for the Video Game Championship Series season, joining live events taking place throughout North America. Numerous casual GBU tournaments will be announced soon. Upcoming GBU Wi-Fi and live Video Game Championship Series tournaments include:

• Wi-Fi Event: 2012 VGCS Winter Battle (December 13th-17th, 2012)
• Live Event: 2013 Pokémon Winter Regional Championships, North America (January 20th, 2013)
• Wi-Fi Event: 2013 Pokémon International Challenge January (January 24th-28th, 2013)
• Wi-Fi Event: 2013 Pokémon International Challenge March (March 21st-25th, 2013)
• Live Event: 2013 Pokémon Spring Regional Championships, North America (April 14th, 2013)
• Wi-Fi Event: 2013 Pokémon International Challenge April (April 18th-21st, 2013)
• Wi-Fi Event: 2013 Pokémon International Challenge June (June 20th-24th, 2013)
• Live Event: 2013 Pokémon U.S. National Championships, Indianapolis, Indiana (July 5th-7th, 2013)

The 2012 VGCS Winter Battle runs Thursday, December 13th at 4:00 p.m. PST through Monday, December 17th at 3:59 p.m. PST (Start and end times listed in UTC-time on the Pokémon Global Link website). Players wishing to compete need a copy of the Pokémon Black 2 or Pokémon White 2 video game, a Pokémon Trainer Club account, a Nintendo DS or Nintendo 3DS system, and broadband Internet access. Registration and battles will take place in the Global Battle Union (www.pokemon.com/pgl).

Source: http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/pgl_2012_winter_battle_register-2012-12-05/