To celebrate the Christmas season, the Tohoko Pokémon Center will be distributing a Happy Christmas Victini to players of the Japanese versions of Pokémon Black 2 and White 2. This special Victini is Level 100 and knows the moves: V-Create, Blue Flare, Bolt Strike and Glaciate. All four moves are ones that Victini normally cannot know. It also comes with the Soothe Bell item. Victini will be distributed at the Tohoko Pokémon Center from December 8th, 2012 until January 6th, 2013. The Tohoko Pokémon Center will be closed December 31st, 2012 and January 1st, 2013.


Pokémon Happy Christmas 2012 events will also be held in Fukushima Prefecture on November 25th, 2012 and in Iwate Prefecture December 2nd, 2012 where the Happy Christmas Victini will also be distributed and other events will take place. There will be a Pokémon Christmas tree exhibition, a Pokémon Workshop Corner, a Pokémon Kids Carnival (which costs 300yen to participate), a Pokémon Center sales corner and much more.

Source: http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2012/11/121102_e01.html and http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2012/11/121116_p05.html

The official Japanese Pokémon website announced another cup tournament for players of the Japanese versions of Pokémon Black 2 and White 2. The Christmas Cup (クリスマスカップ) Wi-Fi tournament rules state that it will be Double Battles and it is open to all Pokémon except Perap (ペラップ) as they can use the move Chatter.


The registration period is from December 14th, 2012 at 13:00 until December 20th, 2012 at 23:59. The tournament will take place from December 21st, 2012 until December 24th, 2012 at 23:59.


Participants in the tournament will each receive a Custap Berry (イバンのみ).

Source: http://ja.pokemon-gl.com/about/sp/xc2012/

CarnivaRunpappa! (カーニバルンパッパ！)

The official Japanese Pokémon website also announced that a new musical for Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 would be released for Japanese players from November 21st, 2012 until January 10th, 2013 at 23:59. This is the third musical distributed for B2W2 and the second unique one for the games. The musical will have an unique arrangement of music from the Pocket Monsters Ruby and Sapphire games to celebrate its 10th anniversary.


Our musical page has been updated with the latest information.

Source: http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2012/11/121115_g01.html

In conjunction with the anime series Pocket Monsters Best Wishes Season 2 which will begin airing Isshu League episodes starting with BWS2-19 The Isshu League Higaki Tournament Begins! Satoshi VS Shootie!! (開幕　イッシュリーグ・ヒガキ大会！サトシ対シューティー！！) on November 22nd, 2012, a Pokémon World Tournament Isshu League download has been announced.


Players of the Japanese versions of Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 will able to download this tournament from December 3rd, 2012 until January 31st, 2013.


The characters in the downloaded tournament include: Shootie, Kenyan, Kotetsu and Virgil and they correspond to their anime equivalents.

Source: http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2012/11/121115_a01.html

The official Pokémon website has announced that people that participate in the Pokémon League events can get access to a special Scizor that knows Steel Wing and Pursuit. Below are the full details.

Cool Pokémon for Pokémon League Players!

There are now even more reasons to start playing in your local Pokémon League—cool Pokémon!

Participate in Pokémon League events to get special access to awesome Pokémon in the Pokémon Global Link! Right now, if you play at a Pokémon League event during the ongoing Aspertia Gym Season, you'll qualify to get a tough Scizor with a great set of moves, including Steel Wing and Pursuit. Then, between December 20, 2012, and February 21, 2013, visit the Pokémon Global Link to get Scizor. Be sure to visit during later seasons for more tough Pokémon!

All you need is a Pokémon Trainer Club account and a copy of Pokémon Black Version 2, Pokémon White Version 2, Pokémon Black Version, or Pokémon White Version registered at the Pokémon Global Link.

Source: http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/op_2012_league_pokemon_distribution-2012-11-13/

Amazon UK has announced that people who purchase new copies of Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 between Monday November 12th, 2012 and December 31st, 2012 will receive a unique Global Link unlock code Pikachu with Hidden Ability Lightningrod.


The offer is strictly subject to availability. One code will be issued per customer. The offer is valid when dispatched by Amazon.co.uk. Amazon reserves the right to change or terminate this promotion at any time. Codes will be dispatched via email within 48 hours of the game dispatching. Please note: Amazon cannot guarantee that codes will work on systems purchased outside of the UK.

Source: Amazon UK


Toys R US Germany has also announced that if people purchase Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 at participating locations, they too can also get the Pikachu with Hidden Ability Lightningrod.

Get the Power of Pikachu!

Befriend an awesome Pikachu for your new Pokémon Black Version 2 or Pokémon White Version 2 game. When you pick up your Pokémon Black Version 2 or Pokémon White Version 2 game at participating Toys“R”Us stores, don’t forget to ask for a password ticket so you can get this special Pikachu! Visit the Pokémon Global Link Promotions page to enter the password and befriend the famous Pokémon. This Pikachu has the Hidden Ability Lightningrod, which draws all Electric-type moves toward Pikachu instead of their intended targets. Once you get the password, enter it at the Pokémon Global Link before May 30, 2013, to get this amazing Pikachu! You must have a copy of Pokémon Black Version 2 or Pokémon White Version 2 and must have registered its Game Sync ID at the Pokémon Global Link website to participate.

Source: http://en.pokemon-gl.com/#/information/493

The official Korean Pokémon website and the Korean Global Link website have updated with information about a couple of new distributions for Korean players of Pokémon Black and White as well as Pokémon Black 2 and White 2.

Dream World Godibomi

A special Godibomi (고디보미) will be available to be unlocked for those that entered a unique code that can be found in the Pocket Monsters Black 2 White 2 Official National PokéDex Completion Guide (포켓몬스터 블랙 2 · 화이트 2 속성공략가이드). The guide book went on sale on November 8th, 2012. The Godibomi (고디보미) is available on the Korean Dream World from November 8th, 2012 until July 31st, 2013 and it has the hidden ability Shadow Tag.

Godibomi has been added to our event database. The event database can be viewed by clicking here.

Source: http://pokemonkorea.co.kr/html/news/news_view.asp?N_IDX=691

New C-Gears and PokéDolls for Korea

For players of the Korean versions of Pokémon Black and White as well as Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 who register a copy of one game from each set from November 8th, 2012 until January 31st, 2013 will unlock Juribiyan (주리비얀), Ttukkuri (뚜꾸리) and Sudaengi (수댕이) PokéDolls which will be available in February of 2013. Players will also unlock the Victini, Reshiram and Zekrom C-Gear skins.



Pikachu, Zekrom and Reshiram PokéDolls will also be available in Korea from November 9th, 2012 at 15:00 until December 20th, 2012 at 15:00 with the password 2년후의하나지방.



Our C-Gear page has been updated with the latest information. Our Dream World Furnishings page has also been updated.

Sources: http://pokemonkorea.co.kr/html/news/news_view.asp?N_IDX=689, http://ko.pokemon-gl.com/#/information/499 and http://pokemonkorea.co.kr/html/news/news_view.asp?N_IDX=690

For players of Korean versions of Pocket Monsters Black, White, Black 2 and White 2 which will be released on November 8th, 2012, the Kanto starter Pokémon Isanghaessi (이상해씨), Pairi (파이리) and Kkobugi (꼬부기) will be distributed. The distribution is from November 8th, 2012 until November 11th, 2012 at the Busan Exhibition and Convention Center (BEXCO) from 10:00AM until 6:00PM each day. The distribution will take place via Infrared for Black and White but is available via Wi-Fi for Black 2 and White 2. These starters were distributed earlier in the year in Japan. 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

TSS_Killer was at the Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Launch Celebration at SIR Stage37 and has recorded the events that took place on October 13th, 2012. Below are the videos from the event.

Event location tour video

Pokédex 3D Pro Demonstration

Zach and Sarah demonstrate the new features of Pokédex 3D Pro at the Pokemon Black Version 2 and Pokemon White Version 2 Launch at SIR Stage37 in New York City. Pokédex 3D Pro will be available in the North American Nintendo eShop on November 8th for $14.95.

I Fight Dragons Concert

The Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Launch Celebration at SIR Stage37

On Oct. 13, during New York Comic-Con, Pokémon fans can participate in a massive interactive experience at the nearby Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Launch Celebration, enjoying a wide array of activities highlighting the imaginative fun of the Pokémon franchise. Planned activities include live performances from the Chicago-based band I Fight Dragons, a live stage show, a Pokémon photo booth, an opportunity to receive the mythical Pokémon Genesect for attendees who bring their Nintendo 3DS or Nintendo DS and copy of the game, hands-on time with Pokédex 3D Pro for Nintendo 3DS prior to its Nov. 8 launch and live Pokémon-themed ice sculpting.

Attendees who participate in the event's activities will receive tickets that can be redeemed on-site during event hours for a variety of Pokémon giveaways (while supplies last). The Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Launch Celebration will be open from noon to 8 p.m. at SIR Stage37 at 508 W. 37th St. (one block north of the Javits Center). A New York Comic-Con badge is not needed for admission to this free event. Event attendees who are interested in purchasing Pokémon Black Version 2 or Pokémon White Version 2 can take free Nintendo shuttles between the Javits Center, SIR Stage37 and the Nintendo World store during event hours.

Source: http://www.nintendo.com/whatsnew/detail/PnMQlyem0vsCxt7UMFtfTRIN22FQVbC2

The official Japanese Pokémon website has revealed that an Eievui event will take place at the Pokémon Center in Japan from November 10th, 2012 until December 31st, 2012. A special Fes Mission will be available at all the Pokémon Centers for Japanese players of Pocket Monsters Black 2 and White 2. The mission changes a bit depending on what time period players receive the mission at the Pokémon Centers though as the time period determines which Pokémon players can get from the mission.

Mission Time Periods:

1. November 10th until November 22nd - Showers / Thunders / Booster
2. November 23rd until December 7th - Eifie / Blacky
3. December 8th until December 21st - Leafia / Glacia
4. December 22nd until December 31st - Eevee / Showers / Thunders / Booster / Eifie / Blacky / Leafia / Glacia

An Eievui centric Pocket Monsters Best Wishes Season 2 episode will also take place on November 15th, 2012 at 7pm on TV Tokyo.

Pokémon Center Merchandise

To help promote the Eievui event, a lot of Eievui related merchandise will also be available through the month of November. There will also be some more merchandise in December. Below is a list of the merchandise that will be released on November 10th, 2012 and November 23rd, 2012.






Sources: http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2012/10/121012_p02.html and http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2012/10/121012_p01.html

The official Korean Pokémon has announced that a Watacco will be distributed from October 11th, 2012 at 15:00 until July 1st, 2013 at 15:00. A single use code will be available in the new book Pocket Monsters Black and White Official Intuitive Guide to the National Pokémon Zukan (포켓몬스터 블랙·화이트」공식 알기 쉬운 포켓몬 전국도감발) for players to unlock this Pokémon on the Korean Dream World.


The male Watacco is level 27, has the Ability Infiltrator and knows the moves False Swipe (칼등치기), Sleep Powder (수면가루), Bullet Seed (기관총) and Leech Seed (씨뿌리기).

Brazilian Keldeo

To celebrate the release of Pokémon Black 2 & White 2 in Brazil, Keldeo will be distributed on October 6th, 2012. This Keldeo will be distributed in the following locations: Saraiva Center Norte (SP), Fnac Morumbi (SP), Fnac Paulista (SP), Fnac Barra Shopping (RJ), Saraiva Salvador Shopping (BA) and Saraiva Iguatemi Campinas (SP).

Sources: http://pokemonkorea.co.kr/ and http://nintendoworld.com.br/