The Pokémon Company has announced that the Pokédex for iOS app will be available for free on the Apple App Store starting July 13th, 2013. The app initially only features the Unova dex but the price for the other regions add-ons has decreased to $3.99 each.

Pokédex for iOS - Free

Now’s the perfect time to pick up the Pokédex for iOS app!

Browse and research all of the Unova Pokémon on your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad for free with the Pokédex for iOS application! Starting on July 13th, get Pokédex for iOS, including info on every known Unova region Pokémon, for free for a limited time. It’s also a great time to purchase additional regions for your Pokédex for iOS app—each additional region is discounted to $3.99, down from the regular $5.99.

Remember, the Pokédex for iOS app will be free for only a limited time starting on July 13th in the Apple App Store. Don’t miss this awesome opportunity!

Source: http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/vg_pokedexforios_free_promo-2013-07-10/

HORI has announced a line of officially licensed Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) cases for the Nintendo 3DS and LL. The cases will be released in August of 2013 in Japan. Below are the details.

Pocket Monsters TPU Case for Nintendo 3DS - Xerneas and Yveltal

Pocket Monsters TPU Case for Nintendo 3DS - Xerneas (ポケットモンスター TPUカバー for ニンテンドー3DS ゼルネアス)
Pocket Monsters TPU Case for Nintendo 3DS - Yveltal (ポケットモンスター TPUカバー for ニンテンドー3DS イベルタル)
Price: 1,380yen Each
JAN： 3DS-176/4961818020221 Xerneas （ゼルネアス） and 3DS-177/4961818020238 Yveltal （イベルタル）

Pocket Monsters TPU Case for Nintendo 3DS LL - Xerneas and Yveltal

Pocket Monsters TPU Case for Nintendo 3DS - Xerneas (ポケットモンスター TPUカバー for ニンテンドー3DS LL ゼルネアス)
Pocket Monsters TPU Case for Nintendo 3DS - Yveltal (ポケットモンスター TPUカバー for ニンテンドー3DS LL イベルタル)
Price: 1,480yen Each
JAN:3DS-348／4961818020252 Xerneas （ゼルネアス） and 3DS-349／4961818020269 Yveltal （イベルタル）

Pocket Monsters Card Case 24 for Nintendo 3DS - Xerneas and Yveltal

Pocket Monsters Card Case 24 for Nintendo 3DS - Xerneas (ポケットモンスター カードケース24　for ニンテンドー3DS ゼルネアス)
Pocket Monsters Card Case 24 for Nintendo 3DS - Yveltal (ポケットモンスター カードケース24　for ニンテンドー3DS イベルタル)
Price: 1,280yen Each
JAN: 3DS-179／4961818020313 Xerneas （ゼルネアス） and 3DS-180／4961818020320 Yveltal （イベルタル）

Pocket Monsters Hard Pouch for Nintendo 3DS LL - Xerneas and Yveltal

Pocket Monsters Hard Pouch for Nintendo 3DS LL - Xerneas (ポケットモンスター ハードポーチ for ニンテンドー3DS LL ゼルネアス)
Pocket Monsters Hard Pouch for Nintendo 3DS LL - Yveltal (ポケットモンスター ハードポーチ for ニンテンドー3DS LL イベルタル)
Price: 1,480yen Each
JAN: 3DS-351／4961818020283 Xerneas （ゼルネアス） and 3DS-352／4961818020290 Yveltal （イベルタル）

Source: http://www.4gamer.net/games/999/G999902/20130704003/

The Pokémon Company has announced that the Pokémon Adventure Tour will be traveling around the United Kingdom this summer. Below are the full details from the press release.

Pokémon Adventure Tour Press Release

Stock up on Poké Balls and get your Pokédex at the ready as Pikachu and friends are coming to a town near you during the Pokémon Adventure Tour this summer. Starting at Magic Summer Live in Guildford on the 13th July and ending at Bournemouth Air Festival on 1st September – the Pokémon Adventure Tour will bring the ultimate Pokémon experience to some of the UK’s biggest outdoor events.

The event will have three ‘zones’ aimed at battling, gaming and general fun as well as a Pokémon Training Centre and a lounge where you can kick back and watch some of your favourite Pokémon episodes. So whether you’re a fan of the games, the TV series or even if you’re brand new to Pokémon, there’s something for everyone.

Pokémon Battle Zone

If you’re a Pokémon trainer and own Pokémon™ Black Version 2 or Pokémon™ White Version 2 , you will want to bring your team with you on Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi or Nintendo 3DS and head to the Pokémon Battle Zone. As well as being able to trade and battle with other Pokémon fans, you’ll also be able to challenge a Pokémon expert for the chance to win a prize.

Pokémon Game Zone

You don’t need to own a Pokémon game to play at the Pokémon Adventure Tour. In the Pokémon Game Zone you can sit back and play through a selection of games including Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity , Pokémon Conquest , Super Pokémon Rumble , Learn with Pokémon: Typing Adventure and Pokémon Dream Radar as well as the latest Pokémon Trading Card Game expansions.

Pokémon Fun Zone

There’s even more enjoyment to be had in the Pokémon Fun Zone, where you can have your face painted as your favourite Pokémon character, have your photo taken with Pikachu or even try to catch ‘em all in a Pokémon Grabber Machine filled with Pokémon plush toys.

Pokémon Training Centre

If you're new to Pokémon, then you can join the Pokémon Training Centre and learn everything you need to know about the characters. You will also get hints and tips to aid you on your adventure, including a master class on how to battle.

Pokémon Lounge

If you’re a fan of the Pokémon TV Show or want to know what all the fuss is about, then you should head to the Pokémon Lounge where you can sit back and enjoy some of the TV episodes from the Pokémon series.

The Pokémon Adventure Tour from Nintendo will kick off at Magic Summer Live on the 11 th – 13 th July at Stoke Park Guildford. Check Nintendo Facebook and Twitter channels for more details.

Dates

Magic Summer Live - Stoke Park, Guildford, 13th - 14th July
INTU Metrocentre - INTU Metrocentre, Gateshead - 2nd - 4th August
Bristol Balloon Fiesta - Ashton Court Estate, Bristol - 8th - 11th August
Clacton Air Show - Marine Parade West, Clacton-on-Sea - 22nd - 23rd August
Bournemouth Air Festival - Bournemouth Sea Front, Dorset - 29th August - 1st September

The official Pokémon Twitter account and Junichi Masuda both revealed that he had recorded a special video for the Japan Expo in Paris, France which took place from July 4th, 2013 until July 7th, 2013 at the Paris-Nord Villepinte Exhibition Center. Nintendo had a booth (stand DC95) at the expo which also had a section for Pokémon X and Y. Junichi Masuda's special video debuted there on July 4th, 2013 and it revealed Monorpale, the French name for the new Pokémon. Its Japanese name was also revealed as Hitotsuki (ヒトツキ).



The video was then posted on the official Pokémon YouTube page on July 5th, 2013 which revealed that the English name of the Pokémon is Honedge. It is a Steel/Ghost type Pokémon, its height is 2'07" and its weight is 4.4 lbs. An ancient soul is though to reside in the sword. Honedge comes into being when a departed spirit inhabits a sword that once belonged to humans. It can use the blue cloth attached to its hilt as nimbly as an arm. If you were to carelessly take this blade in hand, you may find that blue cloth wrapping around you...draining the energy from your body!

Honedge Revealed Video

Honedge can learn the Normal-type move Swords Dance, which sharply raises the user's Attack stat. Use this move at the beginning of battle against another Trainer, and be ready to defeat opposing Pokémon one after the other!

Japan Expo

Japan Expo is not a mere festival but a real party event! Among the many exhibitors you can find publishers from the Manga, Anime and video games markets, a great deal of shops, Young Designers inspired by Japan, as well as over 150 fanzines and amateur booths. From Manga to J-Music, Cosplay shows to martial arts, the festival tackles as much traditional Japanese culture as contemporary pop culture.


Sources: http://www.japan-expo.com/, https://twitter.com/Pokemon, http://www.pokemonxy.com/en-us/pokemon/other_pokemon/ and https://twitter.com/Junichi_Masuda

The Seoul Character and Licensing Fair (코엑스 서울캐릭터 라이선싱페어2013) is being held from July 17th, 2013 until July 21st, 2013 at COEX. A Jirachi will be distributed outside the Hall B area from 10:00AM to 6:00PM via Infared to players of the Korean versions of Black, White, Black 2 and White 2. No fair ticket is required to receive this Jirachi.

Pokémon	Info
	Level: 50
	OT: Character Fair (캐릭터페어)
	Held Item: Comet Shard
	Move 1: Meteor Mash
	Move 2: Wish
	Move 3: Cosmic Power
	Move 4: Healing Wish

Source: http://pokemonkorea.co.kr/news/news_view.asp?IDX=10032

Nintendo has revealed 4 Nintendo 3DS LL Pocket Monsters X and Y packs which will be released on October 12th, 2013 in Japan for 22000yen each. The packs include Pocket Monsters X or Y pre-installed on the system. The Xerneas and Yveltal - Blue Pack will be available for sale at most stores while the Premium Gold pack will be only sold at the Pokémon Centers.

Pocket Monsters X and Y Pack - Xerneas and Yveltal - Blue (ポケットモンスター Ｘ・Ｙ パック ゼルネアス・イベルタル ブルー)

Pocket Monsters X and Y Pack - Premium Gold (ポケットモンスター Ｘ・Ｙ パック プレミアムゴールド)

Each Pack Includes:

• 1 - Nintendo 3DS LL
• 1 - SDHC Memory Card 4GB - With either Pocket Monsters X or Y pre-installed
• 1 - Nintendo 3DS LL Stylus
• 6 - AR Cards
• Quick Start Guide
• Manual
• Warranty Card
• Note: AC adaptor sold separately

Nintendo Australia has updated its original announcement regarding the Pokémon Video Game Australian National Championships with further details of registration and competition times:

• Perth (Supanova Pop Culture Expo) Sunday 30th June. Registration 10am, Competition 11am - 5pm

• Melbourne (The Deakin Edge, Federation Square) Saturday 6th July. Registration 10am, Competition 11am - 5pm

• Brisbane (Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, Mezzanine Level 1) Sunday 7th July. Registration 10am, Competition 11am - 5pm

• Adelaide (AVCon Anime and Video Game Convention) Saturday 13th July. Registration 10am, Competition 11am - 5pm

• Sydney (Crystal Palace, Luna Park) Sunday 14th July. Registration 10am, Competition 11am - 5pm

The official competition rules have also been posted on Nintendo.com.au. The rules appear to be a modified version of Pokemon.com's Play! Pokémon Tournament Rules. A notable difference is that Nintendo Australia is permitting players to change their team lineups between rounds.

Also of note is the fact that point 1 states that "Pokémon Black Version 2, Pokémon White Version 2, Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version Game Cards can be used", however point 7.1 contradicts this and states "Only Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Game Cards are permitted for use.". It is recommended that hopeful competitors adhere to rule 7.1 to avoid disappointment if Pokémon Black and Pokémon White end up not being allowed on the day.

The official Pokémon website has revealed that the Pokémon Global Link service will be closing for Black, White, Black 2 and White 2 on January 14th, 2014. Details are listed below about when these services will go offline.

Press Release

Announcing the closure of the Pokémon Global Link Service for Pokémon Black Version, Pokémon White Version, Pokémon Black Version 2, and Pokémon White Version 2.

The Pokémon Global Link service for Pokémon Black Version, Pokémon White Version, Pokémon Black Version 2, and Pokémon White Version 2 will be closing completely on Tuesday, January 14, 2014.

After the service is closed, all connection functionality with these video games will become unavailable. Please see the schedule below for more details.

The new Pokémon Global Link, which will link to the upcoming Pokémon X and Pokémon Y games, is expected to launch in October.

Players who have enjoyed the current Pokémon Global Link over the past few years will be able to carry over certain achievements and records to the new Pokémon Global Link for Pokémon X and Pokémon Y, if they register for the new Pokémon Global Link using their existing user name.

In the near future, we will provide more details about this new Pokémon X and Pokémon Y version of the Pokémon Global Link, as well as our plans for the players who have enjoyed the current Pokémon Global Link until now.

The Pokémon Global Link first opened in Japan in September of 2010. We are very appreciative of everyone who has used the service over the last three years, and apologize for any inconvenience that may be caused by its closure.

Pokémon Global Link - Closure Chart

Below is a chart listing the Pokémon Global Link services for Pokémon Black Version, Pokémon White Version, Pokémon Black Version 2, and Pokémon White Version 2 and when they will stop.


Source: http://en.pokemon-gl.com/about/e_notice/

Region: International
Registration Period: July 19th, 2013 at 13:00 until July 25th, 2013 at 23:59
Tournament Period: July 26th, 2013 at 00:00 until July 29th, 2013 at 23:59
Battle Type: Single Battle
Pokémon Restrictions: National Dex
Banned Pokémon: Chatot

The 2013 Global Showdown tournament for Black 2 & White 2 is open to all regions to participate against each other but is limited to 50,000 participants. There is three entry categories: Junior (born after 2002), Senior (born between 1998 and 2001) and Master (born before 1997). The moves Dark Void and Sky Drop can't be used. Soul Dew can't be held by a Pokémon.

Our Pocket Monsters Black 2 White 2 Wi-Fi Competitions page has been updated with the details from this tournament.

Source: http://ja.pokemon-gl.com/about/sp/gs2013/

The official Pokémon Tretta website has announced a few new accessories for the game that will go on sale July 13th, 2013. Below is a list of the new items that will be for sale.




Source: http://www.pokemontretta.com/goods/trettacase.html