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To promote and tie in with the Pocket Monsters Best Wishes episodes Tornelos VS Voltolos VS Landlos! (トルネロスVSボルトロスVSランドロス!), a Japanese Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection event was announced in the December 2011 Corocoro. Players of Japanese version of Pokémon Black can receive the legendary Pokémon Voltolos while players of the Japanese version of Pokémon White can receive Tornelos.

In Pokémon Smash 62, the details of the event Pokémon were fully revealed.

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In the original airing of Pocket Monsters Best Wishes #61 on December 15th, 2011, the Okido segment at the end of the show featured a promotion for the Voltolos and Tornelos event distribution. The event distribution was then activated a half an hour after the airing of the episode at 20:00JST on the the 15th, despite the official start distribution date of December 16th, 2011.

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McDonalds commercials that were promoting the Happy Set collection for December 2011 also had a promotion for the event which was also being distributed at McD de DS (マックでDS) locations.

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Milos Voltolos and Milos Tornelos have been added to our Event database.

Chill Out Mamoswine



The official Pokémon website has also announced that the Mamoswine that was distributed throughout the world is now available for the United States and Australia. Below is the press release.

Press Release

Befriend a cool Mamoswine at the Pokémon Global Link with this password!

It may be getting colder outside, but your Pokémon battles are about to heat up! Copy down the following password and enter it at the Pokémon Global Link to befriend Mamoswine, a huge Ice- and Ground-type Pokémon that's ready to send chills through your opponents. This Mamoswine has the Thick Fat Hidden Ability, a trait exclusive to Mamoswine found in the Pokémon Dream World. Thick Fat provides extra resistance to both Fire- and Ice-type attacks, making this already tough Pokémon even harder to defeat!

The password is: POKEMONDOTCOM

Once you befriend Mamoswine at the Pokémon Global Link, use Game Sync to add the cool Pokémon to your copy of Pokémon Black Version or Pokémon White Version. Don't wait—Mamoswine will be available for only a limited time!

Source: http://www.pokemon.com/us/news/vg_pgl_mamoswine-2011-12-14/
The January 2012 issue of CoroCoro has announced that a brand new Pokémon game will be revealed in next issue of CoroCoro which will be released in Japan on January 14th, 2012. Further information regarding the game was not released other than it will be a shocking announcement.

Also announced was a special alternate colored Dragon eggs event at the Pokémon Center's to commemorate year of the Dragon. Players of the Japanese versions of Pokémon Black and White can visit the Pokémon Center's and receive an egg each week for four weeks. The four distribution periods are: 1: January 6th, 2012 to January 15th, 2012, 2: January 16th, 2012 to January 22nd, 2012, 3: January 23rd, 2012 to January 29th, 2012 and 4: January 30th, 2012 to February 5th, 2012. Players will randomly receive one of six different Dragon Pokémon. The six Pokémon that will be distributed are: Tattu, Nuckrar, Tyltto, Tatsubay, Crimgan and Monozu.

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The European segments of the official Pokémon website have posted a news article announcing that the Carnival Pokémon musical is now available to download for players of the European versions of Pokémon Black or White. Our Pokémon Musical page has been updated with the latest information.

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Press Release

Put your Pokémon in the spotlight with a new show for the Pokémon Musical!

When you visit Nimbasa City’s Musical Theater in your Pokémon Black Version or Pokémon White Version game, you’ll have a new Musical show for your Pokémon to perform: Dressed-Up Pokémon!

Once you have the password, enter it on the Promotions page in the Pokémon Global Link. The next time you use Game Sync, the new show will be added to the Musical Theater in Nimbasa City. Then, start dancing!

The password is: EUPGLMUSICAL11

The password will work for a limited time only, so be sure to enter it soon at the Pokémon Global Link!

Source: http://www.pokemon.com/uk/news/pgl_carnival_musical-2011-12-06/

Grass Boost Snivy Password - Super Pokémon Rumble

Nintendo Europe also sent out an E-mail to registered users that included a password for a Grass Boost Snivy. Our passwords page has been updated with the new password.

Password Pokémon Attack A Location Code Obtained from: Day Announced
49416440 Grass Boost Snivy Leaf Tornado 2-3 Soothing Shore Official Nintendo E-Mail 2011-12-06


For player of the Japanese and Korean Pokémon Black and White, the final Deerling C-Gear form has been released. The Winter Form Deerling will be available on the Japanese and Korean Pokémon Global Link from December 1st, 2011 until January 6th, 2012. No password is required as it is automatically unlocked. Our C-Gear page has been updated with the latest information.

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Pokémon Global Link Dream World Expansions

Japan will be receiving the Japanese Winter Decor items on the Pokémon Global Link Dream World which is currently available in most regions of the world. It will be on the Japanese Dream World from December 7th, 2011 until January 3rd, 2012. Korea will also be getting the "Pokémon Movie" Dream World expansion (포켓몬 영화) to promote the release of the 14th movies there. The expansion was previously only available on the Japanese Dream World. The expansion will be available on the Korean Dream World for a limited time starting on December 14th, 2011.

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Lucario Japanese Pokémon Global Link Dream World Event Download

Famitsu has announced that they will be releasing a password on December 22nd, 2011 in the magazine Weekly Famitsu to unlock a Lucario on the Japanese Pokémon Global Link Dream World. Lucario is Level 10 and knows the Ability Justified. It knows the special move: Bullet Punch. Further details were not announced.

Korean Reshiram and Zekrom Movie Event Downloads

The official Korean Pokémon Website has also announced that in addition to the Victini that is being distributed, Reshiram and Zekrom will also be distributed from December 22, 2011 until February 2nd, 2012 to promote Victini and the Light Hero - Reshiram / Victini and the Dark Hero - Zekrom. Players require the Korean version of Pokémon Black and White to download them and they will be transferred by local DS Wi-Fi at participating theaters.

Movie 14 Ending Theme for Korea

The Korean version of Victini and the Light Hero - Reshiram / Victini and the Dark Hero - Zekrom (비크티니와 흑의 영웅 제크로무 / 비크티니와 백의 영웅 레시라무) received a trailer debuting the ending theme 'Miracle' (기적) sung by Whale (웨일) from the group W&Whale. The trailer and the clip from the song is available by clicking here.

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New Pokémon Rumble Blast Passwords

Three new codes for the North American version of Pokémon Rumble Blast have also been released. Below are the codes. Our password page has also been updated with the latest information.

Password Pokémon Attack A Attack B Location Code Obtained from: Day Announced
04424822 Lugia Aeroblast - 2-4 Shimmering Lake Official Pokémon Website 2011-11-30
88198699 Thundurus Thunder - 3-3 Firebreathing Mountain Official Pokémon Website 2011-11-30
47139936 Unfezant Air Slash - 2-2 Misty Edgewater Official Pokémon Website 2011-11-30

News Sources:

Korean C-Gear: http://pokemonkorea.co.kr/html/news/news_view.asp?N_IDX=545
Korean Dream World Expansion: http://pokemonkorea.co.kr/html/news/news_view.asp?N_IDX=545
Lucario Event: http://www.famitsu.com/news/201112/01006318.html
Reshiram and Zekrom Event: http://pokemonkorea.co.kr/html/news/news_view.asp?N_IDX=546 and http://movie.pokemonkorea.co.kr/Movie14/gift/Spe_Event_20111006_4.asp
Movie 14 Theme Song: http://news.maxmovie.com/movie_info/sha_news_view.asp?mi_id=MI0094464581
movieA new website dedicated to the dubbed release of Pokémon The Movie White Victini and Zekrom / Pokémon The Movie Black Victini and Reshiram is now available at http://www.pokemonthemovie.com/. The site contains information on buying tickets for the new movies, character bios, movie synopsis, wallpapers and more.

To promote the release of the new movies, a Level 50 Victini will be available for Pokémon Black and White players via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection from December 3rd, 2011 until Saturday, December 31st. Below is the full press release.

Press Release

BELLEVUE, WA - November 28th, 2011 - Pokémon™ fans can enjoy a special Victini "double feature" this weekend. Starting Saturday, December 3rd, Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version video game players can receive the Victory Pokémon Victini in their game via a special distribution, and discover it's ready for battle with a set of very powerful moves! Coinciding with the Victini distribution's launch is the U.S. theatrical debut of Pokémon the Movie: White-Victini and Zekrom, in theaters for only two days, Saturday and Sunday, December 3rd and 4th. To ensure you're a part of the historic Pokémon the Movie: White-Victini and Zekrom theatrical event at more than 375 theaters nationwide, go to www.pokemon.com/moviewhite for a link to show times and locations.

From December 3rd through Saturday, December 31st, a Level 50 Victini will be available for Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version players via Nintendo® Wi-Fi Connection service. This Victini has an unbelievable move set, including signature moves of Reshiram and Zekrom: Fusion Flare and Fusion Bolt! Victini also knows V-create, an immensely powerful Fire-type move, and Searing Shot, another Fire-type attack that hits all other Pokémon in most battles. To cap it off, this Victini holds a Fire Gem, which provides a one-time power boost to one of Victini's Fire-type moves. Obtaining this special Victini will add star power to your Pokémon team!

To participate in the Victini character distribution event, you will need:
  • A Nintendo DS™, Nintendo DSi™, Nintendo DSi XL™, or Nintendo 3DS™ system
  • A copy of the Pokémon Black Version or Pokémon White Version game
  • No more than 11 Wonder Cards in your possession

For instructions on how to receive Victini in your copy of Pokémon Black Version or Pokémon White Version via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection service, go to www.pokemon.com. Wireless broadband access is required for this distribution. For more information on accessing Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, go to www.support.nintendo.com.

Source: http://www.pokemonthemovie.com/
shayminThe official Japanese Pokémon website has announced that Shaymin, the Gratitude Pokémon, will be distributed at the Pokémon Centers in Japan. To thank customers for their patronage during 2011, the Pokémon Centers will be offering the Shaymin as a Wi-Fi download for the Japanese versions of Pokémon Black and White from December 19th, 2011 until January 5th, 2012. Also, if players return to a Pokémon Center between January 1st, 2012 and January 15th, 2012 and show a Pokémon Center staff member the Shaymin in its Sky Forme, the staff member will give the player a special Shaymin thank you card.

Swiss gaming companies Softridge and Gamespot have announced that they will be distributing the Darkrai that has also been distributed recently in other European countries.

The official Pokémon website has also announced that Darkrai will be distributed in Spain from November 23rd, 2011 until December 31st, 2011 at participating Gamespot locations.

Source: http://www.softridge.ch/i17/hol-dir-darkrai.html, http://www.pokemon.com/es/news/vg_darkrai_distro-2011-11-22/ and http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2011/11/111125_p04.html
The Japanese Pokémon Centers have announced that a Master Ball (マスターボール) will be distributed at the Tokyo, Yokohama, Nagoya, Osaka, Fukuoka and Sapporo Pokémon Centers to celebrate the release of the Official "Learn to Know the Pocket Monsters Black and White National Zukan" Book (ポケットモンスターブラック・ホワイト公式 ポケモンぜんこく図鑑がよくわかる本). It will be distributed from November 19th, 2011 until December 3rd, 2011. Players of the Japanese versions of Pokémon Black and White can receive the gift.

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Starting December 17th, the Pokémon Centers will be selling small monster ball straps. Each ball can be opened, and contains a folded-up AR marker for use with the Pokédex 3D. Click here for the imageboard thread to see all the different monster ball straps. They will sell for 500 yen each.

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Sources: http://www.4gamer.net/games/104/G010490/20111118037/ and http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2011/11/111118_p05.html
Players of the French version of Pokémon Black and White can visit participating Toys 'R' Us locations in France to receive a free Darkrai and a free Pokédex 3D and Super Pokémon Rumble poster while supplies last. The Darkrai will be distributed from November 14th, 2011 until November 26th, 2011. The Darkrai is the same Winter Darkrai that was distributed in Japan earlier in the year.

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Two special distribution event dates were also announced for Paris at La Défense Cedex and Toulon at the Centre Commercial Grand Var. Pikachu and his friends Moustillon, Gruikui and Vipélierre will also be in attendance. Both events take place from 14:00hours until 18:00.

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19 Novembre
La Défense
Centre Commercial 'Les 4 Temps'
Casier N° 192
92092 PARIS La Défense Cedex
Eragny
Centre Commercial Art de Vivre
95610 ERAGNY SUR OISE
26 Novembre
Vélizy
Centre Commercial Vélizy 2
Avenue de l'Europe
78140 VELIZY
Toulon
Centre Commercial Grand Var
91 avenue André Lurçat
ZAC Plus Grand Var Est
83130 LA GARDE
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Source: http://www.pokemon.com/fr/content/darkrai/
The Croagunk C-Gear and Event Passwords have been announced for UK, Germany and Spain. The password to unlock the Croagunk event for North America: was announced last week on IGN. The password for the C-Gear skin in Germany was revealed in the N-Zone Magazine 12/11 Ausgabe 176 and it's: CRONZONE while the event Croagunk's password is: CROACNZONE. The Christmas issue of Official Nintendo Magazine in the UK announced the Croagunk C-Gear skin password as: CRONintendoOfficial while the event Croagunk password is CROACNintendoOfficial. The passwords for Spain have also been announced by N-Zone magazine and the C-Gear password is: CRONintendoAccion while the event Croagunk's password is: CROACNintendoAccion.

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Croagunk C-Gear Passwords:

  • Germany: CRONZONE
  • UK: CRONintendoOfficial
  • Spain: CRONintendoAccion
  • France: CRONNintendoOfficiel

Croagunk Event Passwords:

  • Germany: CROACNZONE
  • UK: CROACNintendoOfficial
  • Spain: CROACNintendoAccion
  • France: CROACNintendoOfficiel

Our C-Gear page has been updated with the latest information.

Press Release

Following on from last month's Mamoswine giveaway, we've got more exclusive passwords that will unlock Pokémon Black and White goodies through the Pokémon Global Link. Not only have we got a free Croagunk but we've also got a Croagunk C-Gear to share with you.

It's all thanks to the Pokémon company which gave us the codes to celebrate the launch of the Rugged Mountain area in Pokémon Global Link.

Croagunk is the only poison/fighting type Pokémon and you'll be able to get him for Pokémon Black and White by entering CROACNintendoOfficial in the Pokémon Global Link website from 5am on Wednesday 16 November. You'll need to be signed in to the Global Link to do this.

If you would like the Croagunk C-Gear skin (why wouldn't you?) you need to enter the password CRONintendoOfficial in the Pokémon Global Link from 5am on Wednesday.

Source: http://www.officialnintendomagazine.co.uk/32471/pokemon-black-white-get-croagunk-with-exclusive-onm-password/
To promote and tie in with the upcoming Pocket Monsters Best Wishes episodes Tornelos VS Voltolos VS Landlos! (トルネロスVSボルトロスVSランドロス!), a new Japanese Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection event has been announced. Players of Japanese version of Pokémon Black can receive the legendary Pokémon Voltolos while players of the Japanese version of Pokémon White can receive Tornelos. The event will take place from December 16th, 2011 until January 10th, 2012. Further details for this event are yet to be announced.

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The official Korean website has announced the details for the V-Create Victini distribution. Like the V-Create Victini distribution in Japan, those who pre-order tickets for the upcoming 14th movies Victini and the Light Hero - Reshiram / Victini and the Dark Hero - Zekrom (비크티니와 흑의 영웅 제크로무 / 비크티니와 백의 영웅 레시라무) are able to download the Pokémon from December 15th, 2011 until December 31st, 2011. The movie will debut in Korean theaters on December 22nd, 2011. While full details of the Victini will not be announced until December 8th, 2011, the currently revealed information matches the Japanese distributed V-Create Victini.

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Gamestop and Toys 'R' Us Germany have also announced a Darkrai which was to be distributed from November 14th, 2011 until January 31st, 2012 but it was pushed back to November 21th, 2011 until January 31st, 2012. Some Toys 'R' Us location were distributing it early though. The Darkrai will be distributed at participating locations to German player of Pokémon Black and White. The Darkrai is the same Winter Darkrai that was distributed in Japan earlier in the year.

Sources: http://pokemonkorea.co.kr/html/news/news_view.asp?N_IDX=529, http://movie.pokemonkorea.co.kr/movie14/gift/111110_victini_Event.asp and http://www.gamestop.de/pokemon