The official Japanese Zukan has finally been updated to Generation 5. The dex contains all the basic information about the newest Pokémon including: Type, Height, Weight, Evolution Data and Ken Sugimori artwork.


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Source: http://www.pokemon.co.jp/zukan/

While currently on an interview and promotional tour in the United States for the upcoming Pokémon Black and White games, GameFreak Director Junichi Masuda revealed to 1UP that the rumor that originated on IGN about Pokémon Black & White having additional features if played on the Nintendo 3DS was not correct.

"Other than just being able to play the game normally, there's nothing special if you use a 3DS." Masuda confirmed in an interview at Nintendo's office in Redwood City on February 15th, 2011.

Masuda also posted pictures of his visit to the Pokémon Black and White Version Tour at Westfield Oakridge in San Jose, California on his Director's blog on the GameFreak Director's Column blog.


Sources: http://www.1up.com/news/pokemon-black-white-no-3ds-functionality & http://www.gamefreak.co.jp/blog/dir_english/

The official Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version has revealed tons of new information about the upcoming games. Below is all the newly revealed information.

Pokémon Names

N#	English	Japanese	Romanized	German	French	Spanish	Italian	Thumbnail
506	Lillipup	ヨーテリー	Yorterry	Yorkleff	Ponchiot	Lillipup	Lillipup
507	Herdier	ハーデリア	Herderrier	Terribark	Ponchien	Herdier	Herdier
509	Purrloin	チョロネコ	Choroneko	Felilou	Chacripan	Purrloin	Purrloin
510	Liepard	レパルダス	Lepardas	Kleoparda	Léopardus	Liepard	Liepard
513	Pansear	バオップ	Baoppu	Grillmak	Flamajou	Pansear	Pansear
515	Panpour	ヒヤップ	Hiyappu	Sodamak	Flotajou	Panpour	Panpour
531	Audino	タブンネ	Tabunne	Ohrdoch	Nanméouïe	Audino	Audino
562	Yamask	デスマス	Deathmas	Makabaja	Tutafeh	Yamask	Yamask
586	Sawsbuck	メブキジカ	Mebukijika	Kronjuwild	Haydaim	Sawsbuck	Sawsbuck
587	Emolga	エモンガ	Emonga	Emolga	Emolga	Emolga	Emolga
596	Galvantula	デンチュラ	Dentula	Voltula	Mygavolt	Galvantula	Galvantula
611	Fraxure	オノンド	Onondo	Sharfax	Incisache	Fraxure	Fraxure
612	Haxorus	オノノクス	Ononokus	Maxax	Tranchodon	Haxorus	Haxorus

Take Turns with Rotation Battles!

Rotation Battles are a brand-new way to compete against other Trainers in Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version. In this new style of battle, each opponent chooses three Pokémon. Only one Pokémon from each side is battling at any given time, but players can choose to rotate another Pokémon into action during their turn. That Pokémon can then attack on the same turn! Although you choose three Pokémon at the start, only one of those Pokémon will be battling each round. There are additional buttons on the Touch Screen to rotate Pokémon when you are choosing your moves. Before issuing any other commands, you can choose to swap your battling Pokémon with one to the left or right of it. Be alert in case your opponent's Pokémon has an advantage over yours. Rotate a different Pokémon into battle to turn the tables! Watch out—your opponent can do the same thing back to you when it's his or her turn!

Team Plasma

A group called Team Plasma has recently appeared in the Unova region. While their motives are unclear, it's obvious that they have criminal intentions, including stealing Pokémon! You'll learn more about their plans when you overhear speeches from their members and their leader. When you arrive in town, Team Plasma is already preparing for the speech. It seems that wherever you go, Team Plasma has already managed to get there before you. You'll have to confront Team Plasma quite a bit as they attempt to slow down your progress. The men and women of Team Plasma will challenge you throughout your adventure.

At Play in the Pokémon Dream World!

Grow Berries in Your Garden! - Berries have always been a useful resource for Pokémon Trainers. But in the Unova region, Berries are pretty rare. Fortunately, you can grow your own Berries in the Pokémon Dream World, then transfer them into your game!

Trade Items with Players! - Explore the Island of Dreams in the Pokémon Dream World to find items. Then, you can put these items and Berries you've grown on the Share Shelf in your home. When other players visit, they can exchange their items for ones on your Share Shelf. You can trade for different kinds of Berries and increase the variety of Berries you can grow!

Keep the Items You've Found - All of the items and Berries you'll find in the Pokémon Dream World can be brought into your Pokémon Black Version or Pokémon White Version game. Just put them in the Treasure Chest in your home, then transfer them to your game all at once.

Decorate Your Home! - Your home is the hub for all of your activities in the Pokémon Dream World. Have fun decorating it to look exactly how you want it to!

The Pokémon Musical!

Feel the beat in the Pokémon Musical! Dress Up your Pokémon with various Props, then watch it dance to the music. You can even play the Pokémon Musical with your friends! Just get up to four players together, each with their own Nintendo DS system and copy of Pokémon Black Version or Pokémon White Version. During your journey, you'll reach the city where the Pokémon Musical takes place. On your first visit, you'll receive a Prop Case to store all the Props you'll receive. There are several different shows for the Pokémon Musical. Talk to the receptionist to choose a show. Before the spotlight comes up, you'll get a chance to Dress Up your Pokémon with a variety of Props. Your Pokémon's performance begins as soon as you've finished Dress Up.

Gym Leader Names

English	Japanese	Romanized	Thumbnail
Cilan, Chili, Cress	「デント」 「ポッド」 「コーン」	Dent, Pod, Corn
Lenora	アロエ	Aloe
Burgh	アーティ	Arti
Elesa	カミツレ	Kamitsure
Clay	ヤーコン	Yakon
Skyla	フウロ	Fuuro
Brycen	ハチク	Hachiku
Iris & Drayden	「アイリス」 「シャガ」	Iris & Shaga

Elite Four / Champion Master / Sage

English	Japanese	Romanized	Thumbnail
Shauntal	シキミ	Shikimi
Grimsley	ギーマ	Gima
Marshal	レンブ	Renbu
Caitlin	カトレア	Katorea
Alder	アデク	Adeku
Ghetsis	ゲーチス	Geechisu

Source: http://www.pokemonblackwhite.com

Pokémon Smash Episode 18, Get Pokémon! / 'Immersed in Pokémon Life', starring Group member Akiyama, who is Ignorant About All New Pokémon but Monmen / Group Member Akiyama Engages in a Pokemon Battle with a New Move Attached! (ポケモン　ゲットだぜ！ / 新ポケモンはモンメンしか知らない秋山隊員の「ポケモンづけ生活」/ 新わざを身につけた秋山隊員がポケモンバトル！), aired on Sunday in Japan.

The episode began with the entire Pokémon Smash crew walking on the set while Akiyama in a Pikachu jumpsuit was sitting at his desk already playing on his Nintendo DS and eating Rice Cakes. The cast asks him what he is doing and he then offers them some of his rice cakes but Golgo quickly refuses.

Golgo introduces this weeks rerun episode as part of the Pokémon Library and he also announces this weeks theme, Chemistry is Important (相性が大切). This weeks rerun episode was Get Pokémon! (ポケモン　ゲットだぜ！) from the the original series. A full summary of that episode is available in the episode guide. Red said the go-to line 'OK! Pokémon Library!' to start the repeat episode.

Returning from the repeat episode, Yamamoto explains that Akiyama is deep into playing Pokémon Black and White after being humiliated on last weeks show for his lack of knowledge about the games. The VTR begins and the narrator reminds people about the fact that Pokémon Black and White being released, Pokémon Best Wishes being release and a bunch of new Pokémon all being announced in 2010. Various clips were shown to show just how little Akiyama actually knew about all the new stuff and it concluded with a clip of Akiyama being beat by Misaki in a Pokémon battle during Pokémon Smash #7.


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On November 25th, 2010, Akiyama showed up for a meeting with his other Robert group members to discuss Pokémon Black and White. Yamamoto and Baba were both mad at him because at that time he only had 2 badges, only seen 26 Pokémon in his dex and only played for a total of 11:46. Baba then pointed out that the games came out on September 18th, 2010 but Akiyama didn't even start playing until October 12th, 2010. Yamamoto then started doing a Pokémon flip card to see how many of the new 5th generation Pokémon Akiyama could identify. He just tried to avoid having to do so.

Yamamoto then revealed to Akiyama that it was time for him to do another 'Immersed in Pokémon Life' (ポケモンづけ生活！！). Akiyama did a similar task a few months after Pokémon Diamond and Pearl was released and it was showcased on Pokémon Sunday #130.


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Akiyama's first task was to 'Memorize all the names and types in the Isshu Pokémon Zukan' (イッシュ図鑑のポケモンの名前とタイプを すべておぼえる). His second task was to 'Get all 8 badges in the game' (ゲームでバッジを８個すべてゲットする). Baba and Yamamoto took Akiyama to the Pokémon Room where it was all decked out with 5th generation information and posters. Baba and Yamamoto then left Akiyama to do his two tasks. Akiyama changed into his Pikachu outfit and ate some Pokémon Noodles (ポケモンヌードル).


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Akiyama decided to go to bed and was awoken in the morning by his alarm that played Best Wishes! While filming a segment for Pokémon Smash #13, Yamamoto and Baba decided to quiz Akiyama to see if he was learning anything in the few weeks that has gone by.

The question they asked Akiyama was:

Pokémon	Question	Answer
	What is the name and type of this Pokémon (このポケモンの名前とタイプは)?	Nageki (ナゲキ) Spoiler: Click to show!

Akiyama got the question wrong thinking it was Dageki (ダゲキ). The cameraman smacked him on the head with a paper fan for getting it wrong.

The soundmicman put another picture of a Pokémon on his mic extension and the question they asked Akiyama was:

Pokémon	Question	Answer
	What is the name and type of this Pokémon (このポケモンの名前とタイプは)?	Hitomoshi (ヒトモシ) Spoiler: Click to show!

Akiyama got the name right but got the types wrong. This time the soundmicman smacked him on the head with the paper fan.

Yuuji Nakamura's (中村悠士) mother had yet another Pokémon for Akiyama to identify.

Pokémon	Question	Answer
	What is the name and type of this Pokémon (このポケモンの名前とタイプは)?	Lampler (ランプラー) Spoiler: Click to show!

Akiyama realized it was Hitomoshi (ヒトモシ) evolved state but called it 'Lantern' (ランターン). Yuuji Nakamura's (中村悠士) mother smacked Akiyama with the paper fan this time. Akiyama returned to his Pokémon Room to continue learning. He finally reached the Hiun City gym and battle Arti and got his 3rd badge and went to bed.

He then battled Kamitsure at the Raimon Gym and won his 4th badge. Two weeks later, Akiyama was backstage on the Pokémon Smash set as he continued playing the game. While filming Pokémon Smash 17 in the park scene, one of the children from the sketching tournament of 'The Thinker' came up to Akiyama with a picture of a Pokémon.

He asked Akiyama to identify it.

Pokémon	Question	Answer
	What is the name and type of this Pokémon (このポケモンの名前とタイプは)?	Ononokus (オノノクス) Spoiler: Click to show!

Akiyama incorrectly answered Gigaiath (ギガイアス) and the kid smacked Akiyama with the paper fan this time. Akiyama then went to a private French cafe called 'Cafe Deux' which celebrating their 5th Anniversary. The waitress came up to him with yet another Pokémon to identify.

Pokémon	Question	Answer
	What is the name and type of this Pokémon (このポケモンの名前とタイプは)?	Morobareru (モロバレル) Spoiler: Click to show!

He got that one wrong too and called it Poketake (ポケタケ). The waitress smacked Akiyama with the paper fan for getting it wrong. At the Tokyo Pokémon Center, multiple people were coming up to him and getting him to identify the Pokémon, but he kept getting them wrong. Three weeks later, Akiyama was at the point were Zekrom was revealed...

On Christmas Eve, Akiyama was finally at the Souryu Gym and got his 8th gym badge. Back at the set, Golgo and the rest of the members congratulated Akiyama for completing the badge task. Yamamoto said they were now going to test him to see if he truly had memorized the names and types of the Isshu dex Pokémon. Each staff member picked a Pokémon to test Akiyama with.

Hana went first with Swanna (スワンナ), then Maria with Dredear (ドレディア), then Misaki with Kumasyun (クマシュン), Shoko-tan with Chandera (シャンデラ), Professor Red with Pururill (プルリル), Yamamoto with Gamagaru (ガマガル), Baba with Kirikizan (キリキザン) and finally Golgo with Zekrom (ゼクロム). He got them all right to the surprise of everyone. Yamamoto then announced there would be a viewer battle.


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9 year old Mai Gouda-chan decided she wanted to battle Akiyama in the viewer battle. Would Akiyama be able to win the battle after all the work he had put lately? After an intense battle, Akiyama was able to defeat her.

Characters and Pictures from this episode have been added to the episode guide. You can also comment and discuss this episode on the forum. Also be sure to rate this and other episodes in the episode guide.

The official Nintendo Press site has posted a press release indicating that the North American Victini Event will start on the same day that Pokémon Black and White Versions launch in North America. Below is the full press release.

Press Release
Nintendo and The Pokémon Company are giving Pokémon™ fans yet another reason to get revved up for the March 6 launch of the Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version video games for the Nintendo DS™ family of systems. Consumers who purchase either of the new games between launch and April 10 will be able to receive a special Liberty Pass via Nintendo® Wi-Fi Connection (broadband Internet access required), which will enable them to catch the never-before-seen Mythical Pokémon Victini™.

Victini - the Victory Pokémon - is the first Pokémon that's Psychic- and Fire-type and cannot be obtained through normal game play. It is said that Victini creates an unlimited supply of energy, which it shares with others. This energy source may be the secret to how it brings about victories. Victini's unique and exclusive Victory Star ability not only increases its own accuracy in battle, but also boosts the accuracy of all a player's Pokémon in battle. Victini is a must-have in any Pokémon battle, and is especially useful in Triple Battles, which debut in Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version.

Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version include more than 150 never-before-seen Pokémon that players can catch, train and battle as they progress through the game. Both games are now available for pre-order from major retailers throughout the United States for a suggested retail price of $34.99 each. A deposit may be required for pre-orders. See individual retailers for details.

Source: http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=27623

gamrFeed by VGChartz is reporting that the Pokémon Black and White pre-order sales total has hit 759,252 units 6 weeks before launch. 155,122 pre-orders were purchased this week. On August 22nd, 2010, approximately a month before launch of Pokémon Black and White in Japan, there was 1.08 million pre-orders of the games making them the fastest DS games to a million pre-orders. With a couple weeks to go before that same '1 month till launch' milestone, the American pre-orders of Pokémon Black and White are on approximately the same pace that the Japanese pre-orders were on and could possibly end up beating that record.


Chart from: gamrFeed by VGChartz
To help spur on pre-order sales, Toy'R'Us has announced that people who pre-order Pokémon Black and White from them will receive a free Reshiram or Zekrom Wall Cling when they pick up their reserved copy in stores. Toy'R'Us is charging $5 for pre-orders.


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Sources: http://gamrfeed.vgchartz.com/ and http://www.toysrus.com/

In an article by Kat Bailey posted on 1up.com on January 31st, 2011, Nintendo of America's localization coordinator Joel Simon explained that Dream World will not be available when Pokémon Black and White launch in March. Below are portions of that article pertaining to the Dream World launch.

Pokémon Black/White: How a Pokemon Comes to America

When Pokémon Black and White arrived in Japan late last year, it brought a few intriguing new features to the table. They included new IR functionality that dramatically streamlined battling and trading; the ability to upload Pokémon into a digital cloud called the "Dream World"; and passive wi-fi functionality that allowed commuters to peek into other games and pass around stat boosts.

Nintendo is looking to Japan for inspiration in other ways as well. Last year, the God Pokémon Arceus was distributed via the Dream World following a fan poll, and the American branch may also do the same. GameStop and Toys 'R Us also figure in the equation, with the former currently in the process of releasing special versions of Entei, Raikou and Suicune that can be used to unlock the new Pokémon Zoroark.

And then there are the new online features, which figure to have even more appeal to western audiences than those in Japan. Simon acknowledged as much when I spoke with him, telling me that he expects the Dream World to be more popular in North America than in Japan. It's the Dream World that makes it possible to upload a Pokémon into what amounts to a browser game, with the prizes including Pokémon with special abilities and other perks.

As in Japan though, it looks like the Dream World won't be available at launch. While Simon didn't go into specifics, the assumption is that Nintendo wants time for more stress testing to avoid a repeat of the Japan launch, where the servers were immediately hammered into oblivion.

"It's currently scheduled to launch in the spring," Simon told me, which suggests that the Dream World will launch around a month after Black and White arrive in North America.

Source: http://www.1up.com/previews/pokemon-blackwhite-coming-america

The official Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version has revealed tons of new information about the upcoming games. Below is all the newly revealed information.

Pokémon Names

N#	English	Japanese	Romanized	German	French	Spanish	Italian	Thumbnail
494	Victini	ビクティニ	Victini	Victini	Victini	Victini	Victini
505	Watchog	ミルホッグ	Miruhog	Kukmarda	Miradar	Watchog	Watchog
511	Pansage	ヤナップ	Yanappu	Vegimak	Feuillajou	Pansage	Pansage
530	Excadrill	ドリュウズ	Doryuzu	Stalobor	Minotaupe	Excadrill	Excadrill
540	Sewaddle	クルミル	Kurumiru	Strawickl	Larveyette	Sewaddle	Sewaddle
550	Basculin	バスラオ	Basslao	Barschuft	Bargantua	Basculin	Basculin
563	Cofagrigus	デスカーン	Deathkarn	Echnatoll	Tutankafer	Cofagrigus	Cofagrigus
581	Swanna	スワンナ	Swanna	Swaroness	Lakmécygne	Swanna	Swanna
585	Deerling	シキジカ	Shikijika	Sesokitz	Vivaldaim	Deerling	Deerling
594	Alomomola	ママンボウ	Mamanbou	Mamolida	Mamanbo	Alomomola	Alomomola

Four Seasons of Pokémon!

As you progress through your journey, the seasons of the Unova region will change. You'll see the trees and flowers grow and blossom in the spring and summer, then fade again in autumn and winter. Some Pokémon show up more or less frequently depending on the season. The season changes after a month. Be sure to search areas you visited over and over again as the seasons change. In spring all of the flowers are in bloom. With the warm summer comes a new look to some areas. Autumn is the time when trees change color and begin to lose leaves. In winter, the cool air blows through the Unova region. There are some areas around the region you normally can't reach. But in the winter when the snow piles up these areas become accessible.

Pokémon Global Link

The Pokémon Global Link offers many new ways to enjoy Pokémon, even when you're away from your Nintendo DS system! Make one of your Pokémon in your game fall asleep, then bring it to the Pokémon Global Link to access a wide variety of entertaining features. Plus, use the Pokémon Global Link to track the ratings of players from all over the world.

The Xtransceiver

Players with Nintendo DSi™ (or Nintendo DSi XL™) systems can use the Xtransceiver to talk with up to three other friends via video chat! You can also use on-screen markers and stamps to draw on one another's pictures. Access the Xtransceiver inside the Wi-Fi Club in the Pokémon Center. Only two players can use the Xtransceiver to connect over Nintendo® Wi-Fi Connection. Characters within the game will use the Pokémon Xtransceiver, too. Look for them to contact you during your adventure.

C-Gear

The C-Gear lets you communicate with other Trainers, as well as a number of other functions, using a variety of communication methods. Entralink: Use the Entralink to interact with other players' games. Access the Entralink directly from the C-Gear. You can instantly warp to a mysterious area known as the Entralink. If you connect with other players, you can visit other players' worlds. The scenery and your appearance change when you enter another player's world! Players can use powers called 'Pass Powers' to enhance the playing power of players close to them. They also affect the player that used them! You can leave another player's world at anytime and return to where you came from. As long as your C-Gear is turned on, you will be connected with any nearby players. The C-Gear will constantly update with information about what players around you are doing. You can also get detailed information about nearby players.

Infrared Communication

In addition to connecting with other Trainers via Nintendo® Wi-Fi Connection* and DS Wireless Communications, you can even use Infrared Connection to communicate. Infrared even includes some features you can't do any other way, such as a Feeling Check. When you face your Game Cards toward one another, you can enter a battle quickly! You can also trade Pokémon with other Trainers directly from your PC Box. Exchanging Friend Codes is easier than ever. Use the Feeling Check to check your compatibility level with another player.


Source: http://www.pokemonblackwhite.com

Pokémon Smash Episode 17, Metamon and the Copycat Girl / Handsome Yamamoto Makes his 'PokéSma!' Appearance, Helping Others While Well Disguised / The Parent and Child Participating in the 'PokéSma! Great BW Plan' Event Fight in a Television Viewer Battle! (メタモンとモノマネむすめ / 「ポケスマ！」にハンサム山本が登場、得意の変装で人助け / イベント「ポケスマ！BW大作戦」に参加した親子が視聴者バトルに登場！), aired on Sunday in Japan.

The episode began with the Pokémon Enterprise staff welcoming everyone with their 'PokéMorning!' slogan and Shoko-tan and Akiyama both sporting new hairdos. Shoko-tan then quickly reminded people of the Pokémon Library vote that took place earlier in the month. The episode that won the vote would be aired on today's episode of Pokémon Smash.

Since Professor Red won the last vote, he got to choose another episode for this vote. He chose Metamon and the Copycat Girl (メタモンとモノマネむすめ) from the original series for this vote. He was up against Yamamoto who chose Perap and the Pokémon Comedian! (ペラップとポケモン漫才！) from Advanced Generation as his vote selection. Like the previous vote, viewers could vote for the episode on the official Pokémon Smash website. The tally was revealed by Shoko-tan. Professor Red won with 29,365 votes while Yamamoto received 21,909 votes.


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Since Professor Red won the second Pokémon Library vote, Metamon and the Copycat Girl (メタモンとモノマネむすめ) from the original series was this weeks repeat episode. The theme for the episode this week was 'Excelling in one thing is hard!' (１つのことを極めるのは大変！). A full summary for that episode is available in the episode guide.

The International Division girls show up after the repeat episode, and Misaki announces that she reached the ending of Pocket Monsters Black and White. After discussing their various experiences in the games, Professor Red asks Akiyama if he'd reached the ending yet. Trying to avoid answering, he finally says he hasn't. Yamamoto then interjects and says: Speaking of what comes after the ending, aren't you forgetting someone? (エンディングの後といえばこの人を忘れていませんか？). Yamamoto then reveals Handsome, starting this weeks Video Tape Recording.


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Throughout Pokémon Sunday, Robert potrayed may characters but as Zoroark, Baba and Akiyama stood waiting they did not know who to expect to showup. Suddenly they hear a voice in the distance and Handsome Yamamoto reveals himself. Together they all head off to the Tokyo Pokémon Center where they see a Pokémon Center staff member outside the building looking a bit worried. Handsome Yamamoto approaches the girl who explains that the Tabunne supposed to come and help out in the shop isn't there yet (お店のおうえんに来てくれるはずのタブンネがなかなか来ない). Handsome Yamamoto tells her its will be all right and quickly runs into the Pokémon Center.

Moments later Tabunne shows up in the Pokémon Center. In both the anime and the games, Handsome is the master of disguise and uses costumes to blend in so that he isn't discovered when he goes undercover. Handsome Yamamoto on the other hand still has a bit of work to do to live up to his counterpart. Baba and Yamamoto watch Handsome Yamamoto Tabunne walk around the Pokémon Center and interact with the patrons. Baba quickly points out that the face looks bad.

It is quickly apparant that Handsome Yamamoto Tabunne's appeal isn't very good as many of the children find him a bit frightening. He then decides to talk to the children in English saying: "Hello!" and "Thank you!" while getting pictures taken. He also solved a rubik's cube but the kids didn't seem to impressed with that skill. Suddenly, the real Pokémon Center Tabunne appeared and all the kids flocked to it. Realizing that the real Tabunne appeared Handsome Yamamoto Tabunne told the Pokémon Center Tabunne to go away (あっちに行け) otherwise it was going to blow his cover and called the other one the fake (ニセモノ) Tabunne. Akiyama and Baba appear and reveal Handsome Yamamoto.

Their next stop is a park where they meet a woman who was supposed to have a children's sketching tournament but the statue of 'The Thinker' was wrecked. Handsome Yamamoto tells her it will be okay and he runs off. Moments later the kids arrive ready to sketch and the girl reveals the 'statue' which is actually Handsome Yamamoto. After a little while, Handsome Yamamoto has a hard time staying still and the paint was starting to flake. Baba and Akiyama appear and try to get Handsome Yamamoto to reveal himself by rubbing the paint off and then the kids put wax tape on his legs to rip the hair off. Finally the kids reveal him by washing the paint off with water.

Back at the studio, Handsome Yamamoto states tha he is in Pokémon Enterprise but the staff doesn't see him anywhere. They begin searching for him and finally Maria thinks she's spotted him and sits on Shoko-tan's desk which had been replaced by Handsome Yamamoto dressed as her desk. Maria, Baba and Akiyama begin kicking him and he finally reveals himself. Handsome Yamamoto then announced that Handsome will be appearing in an upcoming episode of Pocket Monsters Best Wishes with Professor Araragi.


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During Mijumaru's Tweet Corner, a preview for the upcoming 1 hour Pocket Monsters Diamond and Pearl Special that airs on February 3rd, 2011 was shown. Hikari Sets Off Anew! (ヒカリ・新たなる旅立ち!) and The Greatest Crisis in Nibi Gym's History! (ニビジム・史上最大の危機!!) follow the adventures of Hikari and Takeshi after they parted ways with Satoshi.


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At the end of the show, the 3rd Pokémon Library vote was announced. Since Professor Red won the first two votes, he gets to try to defend his winning streak. He chose Already in a Daze with Muchul!! Do you like Superstar Pokémon? (ムチュールにもうむちゅう！！スーパースターはポケモンがおすき？). Up against Professor Red this time is Akiyama and he chose Pull Yourself Together, Lisyan! (シャンとしてリーシャン！) from the Diamond and Pearl series. Viewers can vote for their favourite episode on the official Pokémon Smash website until midnight on February 14th, 2011.

The Pokémon Smash February calendar was also posted on the official site. It features Robert dressed up as Pokémon they thought should be in the next Pokémon movie from Pokémon Smash #11. Yamamoto dressed up as Mijumaru, Akiyama dressed up as Monmen and Baba dressed up as Meguroco and they had a foot race which Akiyama won.


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Characters and Pictures from this episode have been added to the episode guide. You can also comment and discuss this episode on the forum. Also be sure to rate this and other episodes in the episode guide.

One of the most exciting additions that Pokémon Black and White Versions added in Japan is the Pokémon Global Link website. The press release below explains the entirely new website.


NEW ONLINE WORLD AWAITS PLAYERS OF POKÉMON BLACK VERSION AND POKÉMON WHITE VERSION VIDEO GAMES

Pokémon Global Link Extends Game Play Experience Online and Gives Trainers

New Ways to Communicate, Interact with Pokémon, and Earn Worldwide Ratings

BELLEVUE, WA - January 27th, 2011 - Players of Pokémon™ video games have always enjoyed communicating with others, and the newest Pokémon titles launching March 6th-Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version- will make it even easier to interact with fellow Pokémon Trainers from all over the world! The Pokémon Global Link web site, launching this spring after the new Pokémon video games hit shelves, will give players the ability to sync their game play from their Nintendo DS™ systems to PCs via the Internet, and access customizable web-only content, befriend additional Pokémon, communicate with fellow Pokémon Trainers, earn and view Worldwide Battle Ratings, and more. Pokémon Global Link offers a seamless play experience across both platforms-activities players do online will be reflected in their Nintendo DS games. Players will log onto Pokémon Global Link using their Pokémon Trainer Club accounts, which can be easily obtained for free at www.pokemon.com.

Pokémon Global Link features three main components that enhance the Pokémon video game experience online. The Pokémon Dream World features all-new ways to interact with Pokémon in a customizable web-only setting, featuring mini games and scenarios that enable Pokémon and items to be transferred back into the Pokémon Black Version or Pokémon White Version video game. The Global Battle Union allows players to keep track of their battle record against other players around the world and provides players a Worldwide Rating and an opportunity to compete in live events. Pokémon Global Link will also house the Pokémon Global Trade Station, launching later this year, giving players the ability to track Pokémon trades all over the world.

For the first time, video game players will enjoy the world of Pokémon online in the Pokémon Dream World. This new area in the Pokémon Global Link web site comes alive after you tuck a Pokémon into bed using the Game Sync feature of Pokémon Black Version or Pokémon White Version. You can then enter that Pokémon's dream online. Inside the Pokémon Dream World, players can customize their Pokémon's home, grow Berries, and befriend other Pokémon by playing various mini games. Players can bring Pokémon they've befriended and items they've found back into their copy of Pokémon Black Version or Pokémon White Version. Pokémon transferred from the Pokémon Dream World can even be trained for battle! Pokémon Trainers will also be able to communicate and share items with other players exploring the Pokémon Dream World.

After registering with Pokémon Global Link, players will also gain access to the Rating Mode in the Global Battle Union. Players will be able to earn a Worldwide Rating, which is calculated based on a player's battle score, and see where they stack up against Pokémon Trainers from all over the world. Aside from bragging rights within the Global Battle Union, top-performing players may qualify for invitations to live regional and national tournaments in the Pokémon Video Game Championship series for the opportunity to advance to the Pokémon World Championships in San Diego, California, in August.

"Pokémon Global Link will introduce brand-new ways to play Pokémon that enhance what players love most about the games-battling, trading and collecting Pokémon," said J.C. Smith, director of Consumer Marketing for The Pokémon Company International. "Giving players the ability to interact with Pokémon and other Pokémon Trainers online deepens the game's play experience and connects players from all over the world like never before."