To celebrate the Pokémon Global Link Japan Cup 2013 (ジャパンカップ2013), all those that registered and participated in the tournament could get the Black Kyurem or White Kyurem skins as a gift. Dates Available for Japan: April 26th, 2013 at 13:00 until June 11th, 2013 at 16:00. Our C-Gear page for B2W2 has been updated with the latest information.


Source: http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2013/04/130418_g01.html

DLC for Mystery Dungeon

The next batch of DLC levels for Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Magnagate and the Infinite Labyrinths are now available for purchase in North America. Axe Road and Mount Tepig cost $2 each. Treat Road costs $2.50 while Strongest Trail costs $3.00.


The PokéForest DLC will be available for free on launch day, May 17th, 2013 in Europe. It will be free until June 21st, 2013, after it will cost €1.50.

Our DLC page has been updated with the latest information.

MORE THAN 20 MILLION PHYSICAL COPIES OF NINTENDO 3DS GAMES HAVE BEEN SOLD IN THE U.S.

Fueled by strong starts for Luigi's Mansion™: Dark Moon and Pokémon™ Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity, and the continued strength of Fire Emblem Awakening, Nintendo 3DS™ crossed 20 million total units of software sold at retail in the United States, according to the NPD Group.

Some notable sales numbers achieved by Nintendo in March include:
- Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity sold more than 145,000 combined physical and digital units for the month.
- Total sales of Nintendo 3DS software at retail increased by more than 50 percent over March 2012.

Data regarding physical sales of games in March are from the NPD Group. Data regarding digital downloads of games and combined physical/digital life-to-date numbers are from Nintendo's internal sales figures. All numbers are specific to the United States only.

Source: http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=38468

Director Lucario Pokémon Scramble U NPC Promo Figure

A special campaign for Pokémon Scramble U (ポケモンスクランブル Ｕ) featuring a Director Lucario (ルカリオ部長) NPC promo figure was revealed by the official Japanese Pokémon website. Further details of the promo will be revealed during Pokémon Smash #133 which will air on April 28th, 2013.


Our Pokémon Scramble U Figure Promo page been updated with the latest information and will be updated as further information is revealed.

Source: http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2013/04/130418_s01.html

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.

News Posting

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/

It has been revealed that Kyurem VS The Sword of Justice will be available to view in select Hoyts Cinemas in Australia for at least the weekends of February 16th/17th and February 23rd/24th, 2013. The DVD and Bluray will then be released by Beyond Home Entertainment the following week on March 6th, 2013. The DVD's and Bluray have been added to our database and more information about them can be found there.

Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem vs. The Sword of Justice in select Hoyts Cinemas

Hoyts Plus presents... Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem vs. The Sword of Justice

During a train trip, Ash and friends spot an injured Pokémon they don ’t recognize. They’re planning a rescue when the train is attacked by the Legendary Kyurem! Ash and the others manage to get the unfamiliar Pokémon to safety, and they learn its story...

The Mythical Pokémon Keldeo is on a mission to rescue its friends - Cobalion, Terrakion, and Virizion, the Swords of Justice - from Kyurem’s icy clutches. But Kyurem has other ideas, and when it transforms into Black Kyurem or White Kyurem for greater power, things look grim!

Can Keldeo find the courage to stand up to this menace? Find out at selected Hoyts cinemas from 16 February!

Saturday 16 February and Sunday 17 February - Banter Pokémon Trading Card Demonstrations

Banter will be offering Pokémon Trading card demonstrations 1 hour prior to the Pokémon screenings at the following locations:

NSW - Blacktown
ACT – Woden
VIC – Eastland
QLD – Stafford
SA – Tea Tree Plaza
WA – Garden City

Sources: http://www.hoyts.com.au/Movies/Events/Pokemon_Movie_Kyurem.aspx and http://www.hoyts.com.au/Movies/details/Pokemon_Kyurem_vs_Sword.aspx

The Sword of Justice DVD and Bluray / Rival Destinies - Collection 1 DVD

Movie 15 DVD	Movie 15 Bluray	Rival Destinies - Collection 1
Release Date: 2013-03-06 DVD DB Link: Click Here	Release Date: 2013-03-06 DVD DB Link: Click Here	Release Date: 2013-02-06 DVD DB Link: Click Here

Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem vs. The Sword of Justice DVD and Bluray Info

During a train trip, Ash and friends spot an injured Pokémon they don’t recognize. They’re planning a rescue when the train is attacked by the Legendary Kyurem! Ash and the others manage to get the unfamiliar Pokémon to safety, and they learn its story. The Mythical Pokémon Keldeo is on a mission to rescue its friends - Cobalion, Terrakion, and Virizion, the Swords of Justice - from Kyurem’s icy clutches. But Kyurem has other ideas, and when it transforms into Black Kyurem or White Kyurem for greater power, things look grim! Can Keldeo find the courage to stand up to this menace?

Pokémon Season 15: Rival Destinies - Collection 1

New foes, new friends, and dozens of never-before-seen Pokémon await Ash and Pikachu as they continue to explore the Unova region! It won’t be long before Ash finds himself up against the ultimate battle challenge: Alder, the Champion Master of Unova! Ash’s friends face their own trials as one fights for the right to continue her travels, and another confronts a returning challenge from the past. And it will take the combined strength of Ash, Cilan, and Iris to save an island from the clashing forces of three powerful and mysterious Legendary Pokémon! All that and Ash still has Gym badges to earn if he hopes to make it to the Unova League—can he prevail against Gym Leaders like the electrifying Elesa and no-nonsense Clay?

Source: http://www.beyondhomeentertainment.com.au

Nintendo President Satoru Iwata simultaneously broadcasted worldwide a Nintendo Direct broadcast where he announced Pokémon X and Y (ポケットモンスター Ｘ・Ｙ). The games will be released worldwide in October of 2013 for the Nintendo 3DS. The names mark the end of the color naming scheme that have been used on all the main handheld games since the series was first released. This also marks the first time that the games have launched worldwide but it appears that Korea will not be part of the worldwide release as Mr. Iwata did not list it and the on screen caption indicated some countries would not be part of the worldwide release. Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 was just released in Korea on November 8th, 2012. Nintendo 3DS features will be incorporated into the games and the teams are currently still working on the games.

Mr. Iwata noted that a significant number of resources is required to localize the games to each countries language and their challenge has always been how to distribute the Pokémon games around the world at the same time while ensuring that the quality remains high. With the release of Pokémon X and Y, they have been able to overcome this challenge.


Pokémon X and Pokémon Y marks the start of the 6th Generation and a lot of new Pokémon will be announced. The new starters were announced during the Nintendo Direct and what looks like 2 new legendary Pokémon were also revealed. The starters are as follows: Water-type Froakkie, Grass-type Chespin and the Fire-type Fennekin.

Froakkie	Chespin	Fennekin
Water Type	Grass Type	Fire Type
Spanish: Froakkie Italian: Froakkie French: Grenousse German: Froxy Japanese: ケロマツ	Spanish: Chespin Italian: Chespin French: Marisson German: Igamaro Japanese: ハリマロン	Spanish: Fennekin Italian: Fennekin French: Feunnec German: Fynx Japanese: フォッコ

New Legendary Pokémon - Xerneas and Yveltal

On January 9th, 2013, the official Pokémon X and Pokémon Y revealed the names of Xerneas and Yveltal.

Xerneas	Yveltal

Trailer Video

Source: http://www.youtube.com/user/PokemonCoJp

Pokémon Nintendo Direct - 2013-01-08

Source: http://www.youtube.com/user/NintendoUKofficial

Press Release

BELLEVUE, Wash., Jan 08, 2013 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Pokemon Company and Nintendo announced today that the next generation of Pokemon video games, Pokemon X and Pokemon Y, will launch worldwide in October exclusively for the Nintendo 3DS system. New Pokemon, a new storyline set in a spectacular 3D world, and dynamic battles instantly make Pokemon X and Pokemon Y two of the most highly anticipated video game titles of 2013.

"The worldwide launch of Pokemon X and Pokemon Y this October allows players to begin their adventures at the same time," said Tsunekazu Ishihara, CEO of The Pokemon Company. "Now, Pokemon fans across the globe can discover the secrets of Pokemon games and can collect, battle, and trade with each other immediately."

"We brought Pokemon into an entirely new dimension and we're incredibly excited to bring Pokemon X and Pokemon Y to fans," said Junichi Masuda, video game director at GAME FREAK inc. "The stunning visuals, a completely redesigned environment, game scenario, music, and communication features will bring smiles to the faces of video game players around the world."

Want an early sneak peek at Pokemon X and Pokemon Y? Visit Pokemon.com to watch a video introducing this new Pokemon adventure, including an exciting first look at the new starter Pokemon in battle! Fans can also catch a glimpse of the newest Legendary Pokemon and gameplay footage from the upcoming titles.

Pokemon X and Pokemon Y will be the blueprint for an exciting array of new animation, Pokemon TCG, and toys debuting around the world.

Press Kit Screenshots

The official Nintendo of Japan and Nintendo UK sites and the Nintendo of America twitter have posted further details on the January 8th announcement. A special version of the Nintendo Direct presentation, called Pokémon Direct, will be hosted by Nintendo President Satoru Iwata and simultaneously broadcast worldwide at 8pm JST, 6am EST and 11am GMT. We'll update the site with the latest information as it's revealed.



Sources: http://www.nintendo.co.jp/pokemon/direct20130108/index.html
http://www.nintendo.co.uk/News/2013/January/Watch-a-Pokemon-Direct-broadcast-on-January-8th-at-11-a-m-UK-time--699197.html
https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/288284171548368896

The official Japanese Pokémon website has revealed that there will be a major announcement on Tuesday, January 8th, 2013. A Black 2 White 2 ad airing on Kids Station and other television stations in Japan has been broadcasting a notice at the end of the commercial indicating the same announcement date. The webpage tells people to bookmark it and not to forget to check out the page on that day.

2013年1月8日（火）に、「ポケモン」から、みんなへ最新情報をお伝えするよ!!

2013年1月8日（火）にこのページで、「ポケモン」から、みんなへ最新情報をお伝えするよ!! お楽しみに！ぜひ、ブックマークしておいて、忘れずにこのページをチェックしてね！

Smash 117

Shigeki Morimoto is scheduled to appear once again on Smash 117 which airs on January 6th, 2013 according to Junichi Masuda's Twitter feed. Contrary to what many Pokémon fansites and news outlets are speculating about his appearance, this is a scheduled appearance as the last time he was on Smash was for the 4th Smash tournament as a judge and spectator.

Both will Shigeki Morimoto (森本茂樹) and Junichi Masuda (増田順一) be taking a similar role in this episode as they did in the previous episode. Despite there being a large announcement on January 8th, 2013, it is VERY unlikely that Masuda or Morimoto will announce anything on Smash 117 as most of the live action part of the episode will be filled with the tournament like last time. There is even more participants in this 5th tournament than in the 4th tournament, so they will already be stretched for time.

It is also VERY unlikely that The Pokémon Company would trump their own announcement by two days. Whatever the announcement is, Smash will cover it in their Marketing Department segment sometime mid to late January 2013.

Source: http://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/important_announce/

Official Pokémon Twitter

Pokémon fans, mark your calendars! Check http://Pokemon.com on January 8th for some big news!


Source: https://twitter.com/Pokemon/status/287258497253515266

The Pokémon Company International announced today that is will be adding Wi-Fi tournaments beginning with the 2012 VGCS Winter Battle, taking place December 13th through December 17th. Below are the full details.

POKÉMON EXPANDING WAYS TO COMPETE BY ADDING WI-FI TOURNAMENTS TO ITS 2013 VIDEO GAME CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES SEASON

Top Finishers of the 2012 VGCS Winter Battle Will Earn Byes at Upcoming Live Tournaments and Highly Coveted Championship Points

BELLEVUE, WASH.-December 5, 2012-The Pokémon Company International announced today it is adding Global Battle Union (GBU) Wi-Fi tournaments to its North American 2013 Video Game Championship Series season, making it easier than ever for video game players to step down the road to the Pokémon World Championships. Beginning with the 2012 VGCS Winter Battle, taking place December 13th through December 17th, top finishers of the Wi-Fi tournament will earn byes at live tournaments, including January's Pokémon Winter Regional Championships. Top participants will also receive Championship Points, bringing them one step closer to potentially earning invitations to the 2013 Pokémon World Championships in Vancouver, British Columbia.

The 2012 VGCS Winter Battle is the first time results from a GBU Wi-Fi Competition will count in a North American Pokémon Video Game Championships Series season, adding to an already exciting year that kicked off with the Autumn Regional Championships this October. Players can register for the event between Wednesday, December 5th at 4:00 p.m. PST and Thursday, December 13th at 3:59 p.m. PST at pokemon.com/pgl with gameplay beginning December 13th at 4:00 p.m. PST. Adding to the fun, players who maintain a low disconnect rate in the 2012 VGCS Winter Battle will be awarded a Custap Berry. The powerful Custap Berry gives the Pokémon holding it a better chance to strike first the turn after its HP gets low.

"Incorporating Wi-Fi tournaments into the North American Play! Pokémon Video Game Championships Series provides opportunities for players to battle more often," said J.C. Smith, director of Consumer Marketing for The Pokémon Company International. "The upcoming GBU Wi-Fi Competitions are an easy way to battle competitively and take a step down the road to the Pokémon World Championships."

The 2012 VGCS Winter Battle is one of five GBU tournaments scheduled for the Video Game Championship Series season, joining live events taking place throughout North America. Numerous casual GBU tournaments will be announced soon. Upcoming GBU Wi-Fi and live Video Game Championship Series tournaments include:

• Wi-Fi Event: 2012 VGCS Winter Battle (December 13th-17th, 2012)
• Live Event: 2013 Pokémon Winter Regional Championships, North America (January 20th, 2013)
• Wi-Fi Event: 2013 Pokémon International Challenge January (January 24th-28th, 2013)
• Wi-Fi Event: 2013 Pokémon International Challenge March (March 21st-25th, 2013)
• Live Event: 2013 Pokémon Spring Regional Championships, North America (April 14th, 2013)
• Wi-Fi Event: 2013 Pokémon International Challenge April (April 18th-21st, 2013)
• Wi-Fi Event: 2013 Pokémon International Challenge June (June 20th-24th, 2013)
• Live Event: 2013 Pokémon U.S. National Championships, Indianapolis, Indiana (July 5th-7th, 2013)

The 2012 VGCS Winter Battle runs Thursday, December 13th at 4:00 p.m. PST through Monday, December 17th at 3:59 p.m. PST (Start and end times listed in UTC-time on the Pokémon Global Link website). Players wishing to compete need a copy of the Pokémon Black 2 or Pokémon White 2 video game, a Pokémon Trainer Club account, a Nintendo DS or Nintendo 3DS system, and broadband Internet access. Registration and battles will take place in the Global Battle Union (www.pokemon.com/pgl).

Source: http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/pgl_2012_winter_battle_register-2012-12-05/

In response to the release of Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 over the weekend in North America, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) released a game and statement condemning the Pokémon franchise.

Below is the game that Peta posted. Note: Warning unlike the real Pokémon games, this Pokémon game by Peta is not suitable for all ages. Parental discretion is highly advised.

Peta's Position

"For generations, Pokémon have suffered at the hands of their cruel trainers. Help Peta free Pikachu and his Pokémon friends as they struggle for Pokémon liberation!

The amount of time that Pokémon spend stuffed in pokéballs is akin to how elephants are chained up in train carts, waiting to be let out to "perform" in circuses. But the difference between real life and this fictional world full of organized animal fighting is that Pokémon games paint rosy pictures of things that are actually horrible. If PETA existed in Unova, our motto would be: Pokémon are not ours to use or abuse. They exist for their own reasons. We believe that this is the message that should be sent to children."

Peta's Pokémon Black and Blue Gotta Free 'em All!

Source: http://features.peta.org/pokemon-black-and-white-parody/

The Pokémon TCG: Dragon Vault TCG expansion was released on October 5th, 2012. Pictures from the press release have been added to an Imageboard thread.

Dragon Vault

Open the Vault and Let Loose the Dragons... for the Very First Time! The vault echoes with the roar of Dragons—can you train what you find within? Inside the Pokémon TCG: Dragon Vault, you'll discover a treasure trove you've never seen before! You'll find incredible Dragon Pokémon such as Rayquaza and Druddigon—ALL of them foil!—in special 5-card booster packs, plus a code card to unlock hoards of rewards for the Pokémon TCG Online. So, when you open the vault, be prepared to command the might of these powerful Dragon Pokémon!

Dragon Vault treasures include:

• 3 Pokémon TCG: Dragon Vault 5-card booster packs!
• Special Dragon Pokémon and Trainer cards, all of them foil!
• 1 of 5 unique Dragon Vault promo cards!
• A code card to unlock this treasure trove in the Pokémon Trading Card Game Online!

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/dragon-vault