As announced earlier, this years pre-order Pokémon download gift has been revealed on the official Pocket Monsters movie website. Players of Pokémon Black and White who pre-order a ticket for one of this years movies Victini and the Light Hero - Reshiram / Victini and the Dark Hero - Zekrom (ビクティニと白き英雄レシラム / ビクティニと黒き英雄ゼクロム) will be able to receive a Victini that knows V-generate (Vジェネレート). The Victini will be available for download for those that present the ticket sub section on the pre-order ticket from April 16th, 2011 until August 31st, 2011. The full details of the Victini have now been announced.


As it was announced earlier in the month, pre-order tickets can be purchased from: 7-11 (セブン-イレブン)、Ito-Yokado (イトーヨーカドー)、Aeon (イオン)、Toys"R"Us (トイザらス)、Apita (アピタ)、Piago (ピアゴ)、Al-Plaza (アル・プラザ)、Heiwado (平和堂)、Daiei (ダイエー)、Pokémon Centers (ポケモンセンター) and various movie theater locations throughout Japan. Pre-order ticket can only be purchased from April 16th, 2011 until July 15th, 2011. Full details of the Victini that will be distributed have now been announced.


The Victini also comes with a Fire Gem item and a Wish Ribbon. It knows: Searing Shot (かえんだん), Fusion Flare (クロスフレイム), Fusion Bolt (クロスサンダー) and V-create (Vジェネレート), a special move as it normally cannot be learned by any Pokémon.


The Japanese version of Pokémon Global Link has updated, and the previously announced Victini C-Gear wallpaper is now available to download. Our C-Gear page has been updated with the latest wallpaper.


Sources: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/victini/tickets.html, http://game.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/20110415_440116.html & http://ja.pokemon-gl.com/information/?infoto=109

The Pokémon Global Link has posted a news update about the Eevee Evolution Promotion Update. Information and details about receiving the Pokémon through Pokémon Dream World will be revealed soon. Players only have until May 5th, 2011 to play the 'Play to Befriend a Pokémon!' Minigame in the Pokémon Fun Zone on Pokémon.com. Below is the news posting from the Pokémon Global Link website.

Eevee Evolution Promotion Update

Don't miss your chance to befriend one of the Eevee's evolutions by playing a game in the Pokémon Fun Zone at Pokémon.com! When you play the game, you'll earn a Pokémon that you can then befriend in the Pokémon Dream World when the promotion launches in the coming months. But you'd better hurry! The game to earn one of the Eevee's evolutions will be available on Pokémon.com only until May 5.

Be sure to sign into your Pokémon Trainer Club account at Pokemon.com before you play the game. Then, use the same login information when you sign into the Pokémon Global Link to befriend your Pokémon.

Stay tuned for more information on when you'll be able to befriend your Eevee evolution in the Pokémon Dream World. This promotion will be coming Soon!

Source: http://en.pokemon-gl.com/information/?infoto=121

The official Pokémon website has announced that participating Toys"R"Us will be distributing an event egg that will hatch into 1 of 3 Pokémon. This same event was available over Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection in Japan at the beginning of the year. Players of Pokémon Black and White can receive the egg at Toys"R"Us from April 27th, 2011 to May 31st, 2011. Below is the full press release.

Press Release

Get a Secret Egg, pick up special Pokémon TCG packs, and discover new Pokémon at a special Toys“R”Us event beginning April 27th!

Coming up in the Pokémon: Black & White animated TV series, Ash is given a great responsibility—he must care for a delicate Pokémon Egg until it hatches. Watch episodes every Saturday through May 21st on Cartoon Network to find out which Pokémon will hatch!

You can follow in Ash's footsteps with your own Pokémon Egg! Visit participating Toys"R"Us stores from April 27th to May 31st to receive a Secret Egg distribution for your Pokémon Black Version or Pokémon White Version game. Carry the Secret Egg with you in your game until it hatches to find out which one of three secret Pokémon you'll get!

While at Toys"R"Us, look for a special Pokémon Trading Card Game offer: you can purchase Pokémon TCG: Black & White booster two-packs that include a secret promo card featuring one of the three Pokémon that may hatch from your Secret Egg!

Head to Toys"R"Us starting April 27th with your Nintendo DS™ system and a copy of your game for the Secret Egg distribution, and check out all the other amazing Pokémon products, including special packs of Pokémon TCG cards!

Source: http://www.pokemon.com/us/news/vg_bw_secretegg-2011-04-11/

This years pre-order Pokémon download gift has been announced on the official Pocket Monsters movie website. Players of Pokémon Black and White who pre-order a ticket for one of this years movies Victini and the Light Hero - Reshiram / Victini and the Dark Hero - Zekrom (ビクティニと白き英雄レシラム / ビクティニと黒き英雄ゼクロム) will be able to receive a Victini that knows V-generate (Vジェネレート). The Victini will be available for download for those that present the ticket sub section on the pre-order ticket from April 16th, 2011 until August 31st, 2011.


Pre-order tickets can be purchased from: 7-11 (セブン-イレブン)、Ito-Yokado (イトーヨーカドー)、Aeon (イオン)、Toys"R"Us (トイザらス)、Apita (アピタ)、Piago (ピアゴ)、Al-Plaza (アル・プラザ)、Heiwado (平和堂)、Daiei (ダイエー)、Pokémon Centers (ポケモンセンター) and various movie theater locations throughout Japan. Pre-order ticket can only be purchased from April 16th, 2011 until July 15th, 2011.


The Victini also comes with a Fire Gem item and a Wish Ribbon. V-generate (Vジェネレート) is a special move as it normally cannot be learned by any Pokémon.

Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/victini/tickets.html

On March 5th, 2011, Nintendo launched the new Pokémon Black and White games in New York City with a special launch party that was open to the public. TSS_Killer visited the event and recorded many of the events that took place. The event featured a special musical performance by 'The President of the United States' band who sang their new Pokémon song called "Can't Stop (Catchin' 'Em All)". The studio single can be downloaded for free from IGN by clicking here. Below are the videos from the event.

The Ultimate Pokémon Experience Hits Rockefeller Center® on March 5

Nintendo Offers “Passport to the Unova Region” at Launch Event for Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version Video Games.

WHAT: New York’s famed Rockefeller Center® will be the epicenter of an over-the-top Pokémon™ celebration as Nintendo prepares to launch the new Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version video games for the Nintendo DS™ family of systems across North America. On March 5, at the Nintendo® World store, fans will gather for a spectacular launch event and the chance to be among the first in the nation to buy the games in advance of their official March 6 release.

The event will offer attendees an interactive experience that will take consumers through stations featuring game-play kiosks, depictions of the games’ new starter and Legendary Pokémon, a download area for the Liberty Pass which enables players to get the new Mythical Pokémon Victini in the Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version games, a photo booth and a special collection of never-before-seen Pokémon artwork. Attendees will receive a “passport” upon entry and earn a stamp for each station they experience. Once they have visited all stations, fans will receive a special Pokémon Black Version or Pokémon White Version T-shirt, while supplies last.

Full details of the events are available in the press release article.

Videos from the Event

Event Summary of video from Nintendo.


Introduction to the Events - Passport to the Unova Region


Movie 13 Trailer - Zoroark: Master of Illusions and Trivia Segment


Pokémon Trainer John explains the Pokemon Black and White games in detail. A Pikachu Freeze Dance contest follows, where seven lucky people are chosen to win prizes.


The President of the United States' band sing their new Pokémon song called "Can't Stop (Catchin' 'Em All)"

Nintendo and GAME have announced two Pokémon Black and White Launch events. One will take place in New York City and the other one will take place in London, England. Below are the press releases with the details.

The Ultimate Pokémon Experience Hits Rockefeller Center® on March 5

Nintendo Offers “Passport to the Unova Region” at Launch Event for Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version Video Games.

WHAT: New York’s famed Rockefeller Center® will be the epicenter of an over-the-top Pokémon™ celebration as Nintendo prepares to launch the new Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version video games for the Nintendo DS™ family of systems across North America. On March 5, at the Nintendo® World store, fans will gather for a spectacular launch event and the chance to be among the first in the nation to buy the games in advance of their official March 6 release.

The event will offer attendees an interactive experience that will take consumers through stations featuring game-play kiosks, depictions of the games’ new starter and Legendary Pokémon, a download area for the Liberty Pass which enables players to get the new Mythical Pokémon Victini in the Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version games, a photo booth and a special collection of never-before-seen Pokémon artwork. Attendees will receive a “passport” upon entry and earn a stamp for each station they experience. Once they have visited all stations, fans will receive a special Pokémon Black Version or Pokémon White Version T-shirt, while supplies last.

Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version open a thrilling new chapter in the beloved video game series, introducing more than 150 new Pokémon, new battle systems, and a new region to explore. More information about Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version can be found at PokemonBlackWhite.com.

WHO: Kids, teens, adults, parents, Pokémon fans and consumers of all kinds

WHEN: Saturday, March 5, 2011 3-6 p.m.
WHERE: Nintendo World, 10 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10020

VISUALS:

• Fans of all ages lined up to be among the first to purchase the Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version games
• Kids and adults playing the Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version games together
• Large Pokémon characters in Rockefeller Center
• Fans dressed in colorful Pokémon-inspired costumes and taking photos in front of a themed backdrop
• Fans viewing never-before-seen Pokémon artwork in a museum-style display

Pokémon Black and White London, Oxford Street GAME store Event

Pokémon Black and White launches on 4th March and to celebrate we have a very special event planned. If you can get down to our London, Oxford Street GAME store on 4th March between 9 and 10am, you will get the rare chance to meet Pokémon Game Designers, Mr Masuda and Mr Sugimori! They'll be available for a meet and greet, and will be happy to sign your game for you.

Source: GAME UK

The Pokémon Searcher BW Training Center event will be taking place at Nagashima Spa Land Amusement Park located in Kuwana City, Mie Prefecture. The event will be split up into a 'Black' phase and a 'White' phase which will be hosted at different times. During Spring Break from March 19th, 2011 until April 3rd, 2011 the White version will be held and during Golden Week from April 29th, 2011 until May 8th, 2011 the Black version will be held.


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Similar in style to the original Pokémon Searcher BW events that were held before the launch of Pokémon Black and White in Japan, the Pokémon Searcher BW Training Center events will allow participants to carry a dedicated terminal "analyzer" to 5 different training tests. Participants can also collect Pokémon stamps and receive a recognition certificate for completing the required tasks.

For players of the Nintendo DS games Pokémon Black and White, a Kibago will also be distributed at the Pokémon Searcher BW Training Center event. Full details of the event download were not released.

Source: http://www.4gamer.net/games/104/G010490/20110218019/

The official Japanese website has announced that new C-Gear and Zukan Skins for the Japanese versions of Pocket Monsters Black and White will be distributed on the Pokémon Global Link website. The fully evolved forms of the Kanto starters: Fushigibana, Lizardon and Kamex are the featured C-Gear downloads while the Zukan skin features the actual Kanto starters. The Zukan skin comes in two colors: Red and Pink. The skins will be available from February 25th, 2011 at 17：00 JST until April 25th, 2011 at 23：59 JST. The skins will be available to all players that have an account.


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


Source: http://www.pokemon-sp.jp/news-sp/2011/02/0218_01.html

The Celebi event distributions for GameStop stores in the United States and GAME stores in the United Kingdom have finally been announced. If this Celebi is transferred to Pokémon Black and White via the Transfer Machine, it will allow players to get a Zorua in Castelia City. Below are the two press releases for the Celebi distribution.

GAME UK Event Page

It's Time For Some New Heroes! Pokémon Store Events! Fancy playing Pokémon Black Version & White Version before your friends, battling against your fellow Pokémon fans, and downloading the elusive Pokémon Celebi? Then get down to one of our exclusive Pokémon Events happening in February at the following GAME stores!

Location	Dates
Meadowhall - Unit 29, High Street, Meadowhall Centre, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S9 1EN	19/02/2011 to 20/02/2011
Oxford St, London - 100 Oxford Street, London, W1D 9LL	19/02/2011 to 20/02/2011
Liverpool - Unit 44, South John Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, L1 8BU	19/02/2011 to 20/02/2011
Cabot Circus - Bristol - SU16 Cabot Circus, Broadmead, Bristol, BS1 3BH	19/02/2011 to 20/02/2011
Bedford - 27-29 Midland Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1PL	19/02/2011 to 20/02/2011
Glasgow Fort - 285 Provan Walk, Glasgow Fort Shopping Centre, Junction 10 - M8, Glasgow, G34 9DY	26/02/2011 to 27/02/2011
Brighton - 43-44 Western Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 2EB	26/02/2011 to 27/02/2011
Preston - Unit 8, Fishergate Centre, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 8HJ	26/02/2011 to 27/02/2011
London Hamleys - 188-196 Regent Street, London, W1B 5BT	26/02/2011 to 27/02/2011
Reading - Unit 18, Oracle Shopping Centre Reading, Berkshire, RG1 2AQ	26/02/2011 to 27/02/2011

GameStop Press Release

CELEBI CHARACTER DISTRIBUTION OFFERS CHANCE TO CATCH NEW POKÉMON IN POKÉMON BLACK VERSION AND POKÉMON WHITE VERSION

Get a Mythical Pokémon Celebi Not Found in Normal Gameplay at GameStop Stores Nationwide

BELLEVUE, WA-February 16, 2011 - Don't let the limited chance to catch the Time Travel Pokémon Celebi pass you by! Beginning February 21, and through March 6, Pokémon fans can visit any U.S. GameStop store to receive the Mythical Pokémon Celebi through a character distribution event for their English-language copy of the Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, or SoulSilver Version games for the Nintendo DS family of systems. Not found in normal gameplay, this special Celebi also has a move that it cannot get through normal training called Nasty Plot, which greatly increases Celebi's Special Attack stat.

This exciting distribution from The Pokémon Company International and Nintendo comes just weeks before the North American launch of the Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version video games. Receiving the special Celebi character distribution will give players the opportunity to catch the Tricky Fox Pokémon Zorua in Pokémon Black Version or Pokémon White Version when Celebi is transferred into the game. Players will not be able to meet and catch Zorua any other way in the games! Zorua recently made its debut in the full-length movie Pokémon: Zoroark-Master of Illusions on Cartoon Network. Fans can also catch a free screening of the movie at participating theaters on the Pokémon Black Version & White Version Tour!

Details for receiving the Mythical Pokémon Celebi:
What: Special Celebi character distribution
Where: GameStop stores nationwide
When: February 21-March 6
How: Players must have a Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi or Nintendo DSi XL system and their own English-language copy of Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, or SoulSilver Version video games (each sold separately).
Notes: Players must have acquired the Pokédex within their game. Players must have no more than two Wonder Cards in their possession.

Source: http://www.game.co.uk/

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