The official Japanese Pokémon Global Link has announced that to celebrate the upcoming release of the 16th Pocket Monsters movie Extremespeed Genesect: The Awakening of Mewtwo (神速のゲノセクト ミュウツー覚醒), C-Gear skins for Pocket Monsters Black, White, Black 2 and White 2 will be released for a limited time. Further details have yet to be announced.

ポケモングローバルリンクで「ゲノセクト」のCギアスキンをプレゼント！

7月13日（土）全国東宝系にて公開となる「劇場版ポケットモンスター ベストウイッシュ『神速のゲノセクト ミュウツー覚醒』。 ポケモングローバルリンクでは、この映画の公開を記念して、スクリーンに登場する幻のポケモン・ゲノセクトのCギアスキンプレゼントが決定！期間限定の「赤いゲノセクト」Cギアスキンを手に入れよう！

Source: http://ja.pokemon-gl.com/#/information/664

On January 31st, 2013, Nintendo President Satoru Iwata revealed that the best selling Nintendo games in 2012 were Pokémon Black and White 2 which sold over 7.5 million combined copies worldwide.


Iwata explained the reason that Nintendo 3DS sales were millions below projected targets was because of the lack of hit titles being released outside of Japan. "I have just explained that in the Japanese market the Nintendo 3DS platform is already established as the market leader. On the other hand, however, we could not launch hit titles which could lead the markets towards the end of the year abroad and sales are largely behind our target overseas. This is one of the main reasons for our downward revision to our annual shipment target from 17.50 million units to 15.00 million units."

To compensate for the lack of hit titles, Nintendo has announced 4 major franchise titles: "DRAGON QUEST VII Eden no Senshitachi," "Tomodachi Collection" (temp.), "MONSTER HUNTER 4" and "Pokémon X/Pokémon Y." In addition, a variety of titles will be released by Nintendo and other Japanese software developers. In that sense, I hope few people are concerned about the momentum of the Nintendo 3DS in the Japanese market. To export the momentum to the overseas markets, we plan to actively release our key titles for Nintendo 3DS which could potentially lead the markets this year. "Pokémon X/Pokémon Y," to be launched in October worldwide, could be the most-anticipated one and "Animal Crossing: New Leaf," released in Japan last year, will be available in the first half of this year. We have already announced that "Fire Emblem Awakening," "Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity," "Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon," "Brain Age: Concentration Training" and "LEGO City Undercover: The Chase Begins" will be released in the first half of this year."

Source: http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/en/library/events/130131

Gamestop stores across North America will be distributing a Meloetta for players of Pokémon Black, White, Black 2 or White 2 from March 4th, 2013 until March 24th, 2013. Further details will be posted at a later time.

Meloetta is about to take the stage!

Visit participating GameStop stores from March 4th, 2013 to get the Mythical Pokémon Meloetta!

Keep checking Pokemon.com to find out how you can add Meloetta to your game via a special distribution event at GameStop stores. You'll need a system in the Nintendo DS or Nintendo 3DS family, plus a Pokémon Black Version, Pokémon White Version, Pokémon Black Version 2, or Pokémon White Version 2 game. This Meloetta character distribution will also be available in Canada at participating EB Games locations starting March 9th.

The distribution event will run for a limited time—so don't miss this opportunity to get Meloetta!

Source: http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/vg_blackwhite2_meloetta_distribution-2013-02-04/

Taiwanese Genesect Distribution

The First Taipei International Comic and Animation Festival (2013台北國際動漫節) will debut on February 14th, 2013 and go until February 18th, 2013. The festival takes place at the Taipei Show Hall (the former World Trade Center) and the doors open at 10am daily and close at 6pm. A lot of My-Cartoon products will be shown at their booth and available for purchase at the event as well as many imported goods from the Japanese Pokémon Centers.


Genesect will be distributed at the festival for players that have the Japanese Versions of Pokémon Black, White, Black 2 or White 2. Entrance tickets for the festival do cost 100yuan (100元) though.

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好康三 夢幻的神奇寶貝『蓋諾賽克特』配信活動

現場購買《神奇寶貝》系列週邊商品（包含影音），即可下載『蓋諾賽克特』乙次。 注意事項：
1.需攜帶任天堂DS遊戲軟體（日版「神奇寶貝黑2、白2」或是「神奇寶貝黑、白」的其中一片。）※海外版無法下載
2.需攜帶任天堂DS系列主機（任天堂3DS、DSi LL、DSi、DS Lite、DS的其中任何一台都可以下載。）※請充飽電再到現場下載

Sources: http://www.my-cartoon.com.tw/event/tca/, http://www.ccpa.org.tw/tca/index.php and http://www.ccpa.org.tw/tca/new048.php

League Players: Get your Garchomp!

A tough and battle-ready Garchomp is waiting for Pokémon League players!


If you are registered as having played at a Pokémon League event, you automatically qualify for this Garchomp. All you have to do to get this Pokémon is go to the Promotions page at the Pokémon Global Link and follow the instructions. The next time you use Game Sync, Garchomp will be added to your game!

Details of this event have been added to our event page.

Source: http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/op_pgl_claim_garchomp-2013-01-31/

The Japanese Pokémon Global Link website has announced that the Diamond and Pearl Legendary Poké Dolls will be distributed to players of the Japanese Black and White games. Dialga, Palkia and Giratina can be unlocked via a password sent to all Pokémon Daisuki Club members on February 13th, 2013.


A new Zukan skin was also announced by the Japanese Pokémon Global Link website and its blue color is based upon Cheren. The skin will be available from February 5th, 2013 until March 26th, 2013. The password has yet to be announced.

2013 Winter Friendly—January Press Release News

Start training for the 2013 Winter Friendly, the latest Wi-Fi Competition to put your battling skills to the test. The 2013 Winter Friendly—January is open to all Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 players around the world.


Registration for the 2013 Winter Friendly begins at 0:00:00 UTC on Thursday, February 7, 2013, and goes until 23:59:00 UTC on Thursday, February 14, 2013, unless the player cap is reached before then. Space is limited for the 2013 Winter Friendly, so be sure to register as soon as possible.

The tournament starts at 0:00:00 UTC on Friday, February 15, 2013!

Kanto Cup (カントーカップ)

The Kanto Cup (カントーカップ) Wi-Fi tournament has been announced for all players of the Japanese versions of Pokémon Black 2 and White 2. players. Registration for the tournament is from February 15th, 2013 at 13:00 until February 22nd, 2013 at 23:59. The tournament starts on February 23rd, 2013 at 00:00 and goes until February 25th, 2013 at 23:59. This tournament is a Single Battle and only Kanto Pokémon can participate with the exception of Mewtwo and Mew. All participants will receive the Venusaur, Charizard and Blastoise C-Gear skin for Pokémon Black 2 and White 2. They were previously only available in Black and White. Our C-Gear page has been updated with the information.



Our WiFi Competitions page has been updated for both the Kanto Cup (カントーカップ) and the 2013 Winter Friendly—January.

Sources: http://ja.pokemon-gl.com/#/information/568, http://ja.pokemon-gl.com/#/information/567, http://ja.pokemon-gl.com/about/sp/kc2013/ and http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/pgl_2013_winter_friendly-2013-01-31/

In November of 2012, the Kanto starters were distributed to players of Korean versions of Pocket Monsters Black, White, Black 2 and White 2. Isanghaessi (이상해씨), Pairi (파이리) and Kkobugi (꼬부기) will once again be distributed but this time only for Korean versions of Black 2 and White 2 via Wi-Fi. The distribution is from February 14th, 2013 until March 31st, 2013. There will be three distribution periods: February 14th, 2013 until February 27th, 2013, February 28th, 2013 until March 13th, 2013 and March 14th, 2013 until March 31st, 2013. Players will be able to receive one egg per game during each time period. 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

The official Pokémon website has announced that a Cloyster modeled after the one Abram Burrows used to win the 2012 Pokémon Video Game World Championships will be distributed at Winter Regionals.

Pick up a Powerhouse Pokémon!

Be sure to bring your system from the Nintendo DS family or your Nintendo 3DS system, and your copy of Pokémon Black Version, Pokémon White Version, Pokémon Black Version 2, or Pokémon White Version 2 game when you attend the Pokémon Winter Regional Championships on January 20th. There, you'll be able to get a powerful Cloyster like the one Junior Division player Abram Burrows used to win the Pokémon World Championships! In addition to having the same move set, this Level-30 Cloyster shares the same Nature, Ability, and held item as the one on Abram's championship team. Remember that you don't need to participate in the tournament to get this Cloyster!

Cloyster is just the first Pokémon that will be available via local distribution at upcoming Video Game Championship Series events.

Source: http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/op_2013_winter_regionals_distribution-2013-01-09/

Korean Genesect Details Revealed

Genesect will be distributed via infrared in South Korean from January 19th, 2013 until February 11th, 2013 at participating emart locations. The Genesect is the same Plasma (플라스마단) one that was distributed in Japan in the Summer of 2012. It has the ability Download and knows the following moves: Techno Blast, Magnet Bomb, SolarBeam and Signal Beam.


Source: http://pokemonkorea.co.kr/html/event/event_Off_view.asp?pFlag=Y&idx=264

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

NPD Group has revealed the top selling Video Game titles in the United States from September 30th until October 27th. Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 was released in North America on October 7th, 2012. From October 7th, 2012 until October 27th, 2012, Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 sold a combined total of just over 865,000 units. This is less than half of the sales that Pokémon Black and White had in the same time period which sold over 2 million combined copies. Below are the top 5 selling games for October 2012.

Top Selling Games - September 30th until October 27th

1. NBA 2K13 (360, PS3, Wii, PSP, PC)
2. Resident Evil 6 (360, PS3)
3. Pokémon Black Version 2 (NDS)
4. Dishonored (360, PS3, PC)
5. Pokémon White Version 2 (NDS)

Source: NPD Group

A number of new Global Link events have been announced for Japan today:

Yanappu, Hiyappu and Baoppu

In November, various passwords for downloading the three monkey Pokémon Yanappu, Baoppu and Hiyappu will be published. Each of the three Pokémon can be downloaded once per game after the password is entered. The event will run from November 15th 2012 to January 10th 2013, and will only be accessible for Pocket Monsters Black 2 and Pocket Monsters White 2.

The password for a male Yanappu with the Hidden Ability Overgrow and the egg move Leaf Storm will be posted on the official Daisuki Club site November 16th.

The password for a male Baoppu with the Hidden Ability Blaze and the egg move Heat Wave will be published in the November 15th issue of Weekly Famitsu.

The password for a male Hiyappu with the Hidden Ability Torrent and the egg move Hydro Pump will be published in the November 20th issue of Pokémon Fan.


Source: http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2012/11/121109_g02.html

Eievui Cup

A new wi-fi cup will be held December 7th-9th 2012. Titled the "Eievui Cup", it will be a B2W2-only tournament using rotation battles where the only allowed Pokémon are Eievui and its 7 evolutions Showers, Thunders, Booster, Blacky, Eifie, Leafia and Glacia. Registration will run from November 30th to December 6th, and will be open for a maximum of 50000 participants, spread over the age brackets Junior (born after to 2001, 10000 participants max), Senior (born between 1997 and 2000, 10000 participants max) and Master (born before 2000, 30000 participants max). All participants will receive a special promotional set of 8 Pokémon dolls for their dream home, featuring Eievui, Showers, Thunders, Booster, Blacky, Eifie, Leafia and Glacia.

Source: http://ja.pokemon-gl.com/about/sp/ec2012/

Sleeping Eievui C-Gear Skin

In order to commemorate the Eievui Cup, a special Pokémon B2W2 C-Gear skin featuring Eievui and its 7 evolutions is also available starting today. The skin can be redeemed until December 31st.


The new skin has been added to our C-Gear page for Black 2 and White 2. There you can find information about all the released C-Gear Skins.

Source: http://ja.pokemon-gl.com/#/information/490