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The Pokémon TCG: Black & White Noble Victories TCG expansion was released on November 16th, 2011. Pictures from this set have been added to an Imageboard thread.
Black & White Noble Victories
Prepare for an all-new Pokémon Trading Card Game expansion featuring advanced powers and new strategies with the release of the Pokémon TCG: Black & White—Noble Victories expansion. Debuting in November, the third expansion in the Black & White series breaks new ground with exciting firsts, including Restored Pokémon—which can be put into play only with the effects of certain Item cards—and N, the Pokémon TCG’s first Rare Ultra Trainer Card!
With the Black & White—Noble Victories expansion, players can choose from more than 100 amazing Pokémon from the Unova region, including more than 50 never-before-seen Pokémon—and the TCG debut of the Victory Pokémon, Victini! The two Black & White—Noble Victories theme decks arrive in retail stores nationwide on November 2nd. Booster packs debut in stores November 16th, featuring powerful Pokémon like Kyurem, Druddigon, and Hydreigon for the first time!
Each new theme deck and booster pack includes an in-pack code card that unlocks virtual cards for play in the Pokémon Trading Card Game Online. Build your own deck and battle against others from around the world any time from your computer! For players new to the Pokémon TCG, practice with your virtual theme decks against the computer to improve your skills for future player-vs.-player matches. Battles are taking place today at Pokemon.com/TCGO.
Key features of the new Pokémon TCG: Black & White—Noble Victories expansion include:
- More than 100 amazing Pokémon from the Unova region
- More than 50 never-before-seen Pokémon
- The TCG debut of Victini, the Victory Pokémon
- N, the first Trainer Rare Ultra Card
- Introduction of Restored Pokémon
- Full Art Cards of the Legendary Trio of Unova—Cobalion, Terrakion, and Virizion
- In-pack codes that unlock virtual cards for the Pokémon TCG Online
Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/black-white-noble-victories
Fast Daze / Furious Knights Theme Decks
Dazzle your opponents with the Fast Daze theme deck! With its low-cost attacks and no Retreat Cost, Accelgor can get in and out of battle in the blink of an eye! Volcarona's Fiery Dance powers up your best attacks with blazing speed, and Lilligant's healing touch can get your quickest fighters back into the fray! You could be on the fast track to success!
Send in the cavalry with the Furious Knights theme deck! Quick hitters like Emolga give you time to marshal your forces, and the slow and sturdy Escavalier can dish out the damage while protecting itself. Plus, Druddigon's Rough Skin Ability will make your opponent think twice about attacking! In a furious battle, victory could be yours!
Sep 09 2011
Reshiram EX and Zekrom EX Decks
The official Japanese Pokémon Trading Card Game website has released information on the upcoming Reshiram EX and Zekrom EX Battle Strengthening Decks (バトル強化デッキ60「レシラムEX」「ゼクロムEX」). Both decks will feature 60 cards, as well as a special hologram card featuring Reshiram and Zekrom in their respective decks. The decks also contain: damage counters, a coin, a playmat and a product guide. The decks will go on sale in Japan on October 21th, 2011 for 1,680yen.
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Source: http://www.pokemon-card.com/info/110909_1.html
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Source: http://www.pokemon-card.com/info/110909_1.html
Aug 25 2011
Pokémon TCG Online Open Beta Now Available
The Pokémon TCG Online closed beta is now over and all users accounts have been reset for the Open Beta. The Open Beta is open to any player that signs up. Below is the press release.
Pokémon TCG players who log into www.pokemon.com/tcgo have the freedom to learn, practice, and battle against opponents from around the world that features on-demand player matching whenever you want. The competition intensifies when players purchase Pokémon TCG: Black & White-Emerging Powers theme decks and booster packs and begin building customized decks online with virtual cards. Packs include codes that when entered into the online game unlock virtual cards players can use to enhance their decks for battle. The new expansion is one of seven that are now accessible in Pokémon TCG Online, including one complementary deck when players join and up to three decks players can earn at no additional cost to mix and match to create their own play experience without having to purchase cards right away.
“Fans of Pokémon TCG now have the freedom to battle against one another regardless of location, and that’s exciting for the entire Pokémon community,” said J.C. Smith, director of Consumer Marketing for The Pokémon Company International. “Everything Pokémon TCG players love about the game is replicated in a rich, customizable online environment, and our hope is that Pokémon TCG Online makes the game even more accessible to anyone who wants to play.”
Pokémon TCG Online makes it simple and fun to organize cards and trade with others quickly and easily. A unique Collection Management Tool provides players easy point-and-click access to their ever-growing virtual card collection. You will never have to search long for a card to put into battle. Additionally, for players just learning how to build their decks, Pokémon TCG Online features deck-building tools, including an innovative deck-building wizard, to help construct personalized decks that players of all skill levels can call into battle. Trading of virtual TCG cards and items is a breeze as players can trade directly with one another or offer public trades on the spot. Players can expect the introduction of new items and features frequently.
For more information about Pokémon TCG Online and the new Pokémon TCG: Black & White-Emerging Powers expansion, please visit www.pokemon.com/tcg.
Press Release
BELLEVUE, WA – August 25, 2011 – The highly anticipated player-versus-player Pokémon™ Trading Card Game Online is now in open beta, and seasoned and new Pokémon TCG players can learn, practice, and play the popular trading card game anytime, anywhere at no cost, simply by turning on their computers and creating a Pokémon Trainer Club account. Coming on the heels of the game’s open beta, the newest Pokémon TCG expansion, Pokémon TCG: Black & White-Emerging Powers features in-pack codes in its theme decks and booster packs that unlock playable virtual cards for Pokémon TCG Online. The two English version theme decks are in stores now and booster packs hit shelves nationwide August 31st. This is the first Pokémon TCG expansion to feature booster packs broadly available with in-pack codes for the Pokémon TCG Online.Pokémon TCG players who log into www.pokemon.com/tcgo have the freedom to learn, practice, and battle against opponents from around the world that features on-demand player matching whenever you want. The competition intensifies when players purchase Pokémon TCG: Black & White-Emerging Powers theme decks and booster packs and begin building customized decks online with virtual cards. Packs include codes that when entered into the online game unlock virtual cards players can use to enhance their decks for battle. The new expansion is one of seven that are now accessible in Pokémon TCG Online, including one complementary deck when players join and up to three decks players can earn at no additional cost to mix and match to create their own play experience without having to purchase cards right away.
“Fans of Pokémon TCG now have the freedom to battle against one another regardless of location, and that’s exciting for the entire Pokémon community,” said J.C. Smith, director of Consumer Marketing for The Pokémon Company International. “Everything Pokémon TCG players love about the game is replicated in a rich, customizable online environment, and our hope is that Pokémon TCG Online makes the game even more accessible to anyone who wants to play.”
Pokémon TCG Online makes it simple and fun to organize cards and trade with others quickly and easily. A unique Collection Management Tool provides players easy point-and-click access to their ever-growing virtual card collection. You will never have to search long for a card to put into battle. Additionally, for players just learning how to build their decks, Pokémon TCG Online features deck-building tools, including an innovative deck-building wizard, to help construct personalized decks that players of all skill levels can call into battle. Trading of virtual TCG cards and items is a breeze as players can trade directly with one another or offer public trades on the spot. Players can expect the introduction of new items and features frequently.
For more information about Pokémon TCG Online and the new Pokémon TCG: Black & White-Emerging Powers expansion, please visit www.pokemon.com/tcg.
The Pokémon Company International posted a press release announcing the 2011 Pokémon World Champions. Below is the press release.
Elite Players from More Than 27 Countries Battled in San Diego for the Ultimate Titles of Pokémon Trading Card Game and Video Game World Champions
San Diego, California — August 15th, 2011 — The dreams of competitive Pokémon™ Trading Card Game (TCG) and video game players around the world came true for a select few this weekend at the 2011 Pokémon World Championships in San Diego, CA.
Thousands of the world’s top Pokémon Trading Card Game and video game players, family, friends, and fans attended the most anticipated event of The Pokémon Company International’s Play! Pokémon season. The 2011 Pokémon World Championships featured the world’s best Pokémon players competing for the title of World Champion after advancing through nearly a year of regional and national tournaments around the globe.
Once the dust settled after three days of intense Pokémon Trading Card Game and video game battles, six skilled individuals were crowned World Champions, proudly representing their family, supporters, and home countries.
2011 Pokémon Video Game Junior Division World Champion, Brian Hough from the USA.
2011 Pokémon TCG Senior Division World Champion, Christopher Kan from Australia.
2011 Pokémon Video Game Senior Division World Champion, Kamran Jahadi from the USA.
2011 Pokémon TCG Masters Division World Champion, David Cohen from the USA.
2011 Pokémon Video Game Masters Division World Champion, Ray Rizzo from the USA.
More than 400 players from over 27 countries competed in the annual event. Winners of the invite-only tournament received medals, trips, Pokémon merchandise, and collectively more than $100,000 in scholarships. The event showcased the chief qualities of Pokémon Trading Card Game and video game players: skill, strategy, creativity, sportsmanship, and fun.
“The Pokémon World Championships is more than a tournament; it’s a global event for our entire community to compete, have fun, and create lifelong friendships,” said J.C. Smith, director of Consumer Marketing for The Pokémon Company International. “It’s been an incredible weekend, and we couldn’t be happier to congratulate this year’s World Champions for their dedication, their unbelievable talent, and most importantly, their sportsmanship during the entire Play! Pokémon season.”
Pokémon is celebrating a blockbuster year in 2011 with the launch of the best-selling Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version video games; a brand-new trading card game expansion, Pokémon TCG: Black & White; an all-new season of animation, Pokémon: Black and White; and the debut of the hit movie, Pokémon—Zoroark: Master of Illusions.
World Champion: Gustavo Wada (Brazil)
Second Place: Kohei Takenaka (Japan)
2011 Pokémon Trading Card Game World Finalists — Senior Division (born in 1996–1999)
World Champion: Christopher Kan (Australia)
Second Place: Marco Facchin (Italy)
2011 Pokémon Trading Card Game World Finalists — Masters Division (born in 1995 or earlier)
World Champion: David Cohen (USA)
Second Place: Ross Cawthon (USA)
2011 Pokémon Video Game World Finalists — Junior Division (born in 2000 or later)
World Champion: Brian Hough (USA)
Second Place: Ian McLaughlin (USA)
2011 Pokémon Video Game World Finalists — Senior Division (born in 1996–1999)
World Champion: Kamran Jahadi (USA)
Second Place: Sejun Park (South Korea)
2011 Pokémon Video Game World Finalists — Masters Division (born in 1995 or earlier)
World Champion: Ray Rizzo (USA)
Second Place: Matteo Gini (Italy)
Source: http://www.championmedia.competitiverankings.com/Pokemon2011/2011-Pokemon-Worlds-Release.pdf
Press Release
WORLD’S BEST POKÉMON PLAYERS CROWNED AT 2011 POKÉMON WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPSElite Players from More Than 27 Countries Battled in San Diego for the Ultimate Titles of Pokémon Trading Card Game and Video Game World Champions
San Diego, California — August 15th, 2011 — The dreams of competitive Pokémon™ Trading Card Game (TCG) and video game players around the world came true for a select few this weekend at the 2011 Pokémon World Championships in San Diego, CA.
Thousands of the world’s top Pokémon Trading Card Game and video game players, family, friends, and fans attended the most anticipated event of The Pokémon Company International’s Play! Pokémon season. The 2011 Pokémon World Championships featured the world’s best Pokémon players competing for the title of World Champion after advancing through nearly a year of regional and national tournaments around the globe.
Once the dust settled after three days of intense Pokémon Trading Card Game and video game battles, six skilled individuals were crowned World Champions, proudly representing their family, supporters, and home countries.
The Pokémon Company International announced today its 2011 Pokémon World Champions:
2011 Pokémon TCG Junior Division World Champion, Gustavo Wada from Brazil.2011 Pokémon Video Game Junior Division World Champion, Brian Hough from the USA.
2011 Pokémon TCG Senior Division World Champion, Christopher Kan from Australia.
2011 Pokémon Video Game Senior Division World Champion, Kamran Jahadi from the USA.
2011 Pokémon TCG Masters Division World Champion, David Cohen from the USA.
2011 Pokémon Video Game Masters Division World Champion, Ray Rizzo from the USA.
More than 400 players from over 27 countries competed in the annual event. Winners of the invite-only tournament received medals, trips, Pokémon merchandise, and collectively more than $100,000 in scholarships. The event showcased the chief qualities of Pokémon Trading Card Game and video game players: skill, strategy, creativity, sportsmanship, and fun.
“The Pokémon World Championships is more than a tournament; it’s a global event for our entire community to compete, have fun, and create lifelong friendships,” said J.C. Smith, director of Consumer Marketing for The Pokémon Company International. “It’s been an incredible weekend, and we couldn’t be happier to congratulate this year’s World Champions for their dedication, their unbelievable talent, and most importantly, their sportsmanship during the entire Play! Pokémon season.”
Pokémon is celebrating a blockbuster year in 2011 with the launch of the best-selling Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version video games; a brand-new trading card game expansion, Pokémon TCG: Black & White; an all-new season of animation, Pokémon: Black and White; and the debut of the hit movie, Pokémon—Zoroark: Master of Illusions.
2011 Pokémon Trading Card Game World Finalists
2011 Pokémon Trading Card Game World Finalists — Junior Division (born in 2000 or later)World Champion: Gustavo Wada (Brazil)
Second Place: Kohei Takenaka (Japan)
2011 Pokémon Trading Card Game World Finalists — Senior Division (born in 1996–1999)
World Champion: Christopher Kan (Australia)
Second Place: Marco Facchin (Italy)
2011 Pokémon Trading Card Game World Finalists — Masters Division (born in 1995 or earlier)
World Champion: David Cohen (USA)
Second Place: Ross Cawthon (USA)
2011 Pokémon Video Game World Finalists — Junior Division (born in 2000 or later)
World Champion: Brian Hough (USA)
Second Place: Ian McLaughlin (USA)
2011 Pokémon Video Game World Finalists — Senior Division (born in 1996–1999)
World Champion: Kamran Jahadi (USA)
Second Place: Sejun Park (South Korea)
2011 Pokémon Video Game World Finalists — Masters Division (born in 1995 or earlier)
World Champion: Ray Rizzo (USA)
Second Place: Matteo Gini (Italy)
Source: http://www.championmedia.competitiverankings.com/Pokemon2011/2011-Pokemon-Worlds-Release.pdf
Aug 11 2011
World Championships 2011 Website Launches
The 2011 Pokémon World Championships website has launched in anticipation of the event which will be taking place in San Diego California from August 12th until August 14th, 2011. The site features news, standings, photos, C-Gear code and desktop wallpapers. Below is the press release.
Press Release
The World Championships Are About to Begin!Once every year, the best Pokemon Trading Card Game and video game players from around the world get together to determine who is the best player in the world at the Pokemon World Championships! This year, the incredible three-day event takes place in sunny San Diego, California, and features players from over 20 countries.
The competitors for both the Pokemon TCG and video game competitions will share the floor at the Hilton Bayfront Hotel in San Diego. And once all tournaments have concluded, the winners will take home more than $100,000 in scholarships! What's more, players will enjoy some great Pokemon fun with fans from around the world.
You don't have to compete to join the fun of the Pokemon World Championships. All events are free to watch and open to the public!
Source: http://www.pokemonworldchampionships.com/
Aug 09 2011
Pokémon TCG Black & White Character Boxes
Information about the Pokémon TCG Black & White Character Boxes that feature the starter Pokémon have been revealed and will be released in the fall of 2011.
Each box contains:
Press Release
It's the More the Merrier in the Pokemon TCG: B&W Starter Figure Box! Make the most of the great grass snake Pokemon Snivy in this box! Inside, you'll find a special foil promo card, an amazing 3D oversized card, and an awesome figure! But that's not all! Also included are 3 Black & White - Emerging Powers booster packs, and a special supplemental code card that will unlock all of this and more in the Pokemon TCG Online!Each box contains:
- 1 x BW Character Starter Figure
- 1 Character Promo Card
- 1 3D Oversized Character Card
- 3 BW Series Boosters
- 1 TCGO Unlock Code Card
The Pokémon Company International has released the promotional material to wholesalers and shops for their next wave of Pokémon TCG: Black & White products. Below are the details for those products.
You Can Choose the Vast White Pokémon as Your Legendary Ally or Summon the Legendary Power of the Deep Black Pokémon in the Pokémon TCG: Reshiram Box or Zekrom Box!
The depth of black, the vastness of white…the skills of YOU! In the Pokémon Trading Card Game: Reshiram Box or Zekrom Box, you’ll find either the amazing Reshiram or the outstanding Zekrom as a spectacular collectible figure that brings legendary force to your training! Plus, you’ll get four booster packs from the Pokémon TCG: Black & White Series expansions and a specially selected foil promo card of Reshiram or Zekrom to add depth to your vast collection!
Each Pokémon TCG: Reshiram Box or Zekrom Box includes:
Pokémon TCG: Reshiram Box/Zekrom Box
Product code: 290-10627
EAN: 0-820650-10627-9
Dimensions: 9 3/32” H x 12 1/8” W x 2 3/4” D, 1.66 lbs.
MSRP: $19.99 USD each. In stores October 2011
The Pokémon Trading Card Game: Black & White Trainer Kit— Your Step-by-Step Guide to Learning and Playing! Your favorite Pokémon will show you how to battle—one card at a time! The Pokémon TCG: Black & White Trainer Kit gets you playing from the very first card you draw. And with powerful Pokémon like Excadrill and Zoroark at your side, you’ll be a Pokémon Trainer in no time!
The Pokémon TCG: Black & White Trainer Kit contains everything you need to learn, train, and win! Play each deck against the other, then combine them to build one powerful deck. Then test your deck at a Pokémon League near you or online in the Pokémon TCG Online: Trainer Challenge for free!
Each step-by-step Trainer Kit includes:
Pokémon TCG: Black& White Trainer Kit
Product code: 290-10655
UPC: 0-820650-106552
Dimensions: 7" H x 7 1/2" W x 1 ¹⁄₃" D, .54 lbs.
MSRP: $12.99 USD each. In stores August 3rd, 2011
Pokémon Trading Card Game: Reshiram Box or Zekrom Box
You Can Choose the Vast White Pokémon as Your Legendary Ally or Summon the Legendary Power of the Deep Black Pokémon in the Pokémon TCG: Reshiram Box or Zekrom Box!
The depth of black, the vastness of white…the skills of YOU! In the Pokémon Trading Card Game: Reshiram Box or Zekrom Box, you’ll find either the amazing Reshiram or the outstanding Zekrom as a spectacular collectible figure that brings legendary force to your training! Plus, you’ll get four booster packs from the Pokémon TCG: Black & White Series expansions and a specially selected foil promo card of Reshiram or Zekrom to add depth to your vast collection!
Each Pokémon TCG: Reshiram Box or Zekrom Box includes:
- The Vast White Pokémon Reshiram or the Deep Black Pokémon Zekrom as a fantastic figure!
- 4 Pokémon TCG: Black & White Series booster packs
- A cool Pokémon TCG Black & White foil card of Reshiram or Zekrom!
- Special code cards that unlock boosters for the Pokémon TCG Online
Pokémon TCG: Reshiram Box/Zekrom Box
Product code: 290-10627
EAN: 0-820650-10627-9
Dimensions: 9 3/32” H x 12 1/8” W x 2 3/4” D, 1.66 lbs.
MSRP: $19.99 USD each. In stores October 2011
Pokémon Trading Card Game: Black & White Trainer Kit
The Pokémon Trading Card Game: Black & White Trainer Kit— Your Step-by-Step Guide to Learning and Playing! Your favorite Pokémon will show you how to battle—one card at a time! The Pokémon TCG: Black & White Trainer Kit gets you playing from the very first card you draw. And with powerful Pokémon like Excadrill and Zoroark at your side, you’ll be a Pokémon Trainer in no time!
The Pokémon TCG: Black & White Trainer Kit contains everything you need to learn, train, and win! Play each deck against the other, then combine them to build one powerful deck. Then test your deck at a Pokémon League near you or online in the Pokémon TCG Online: Trainer Challenge for free!
Each step-by-step Trainer Kit includes:
- Two 30-card decks, each with a specially selected holographic foil card
- Two guided game booklets to teach you how to play card by card, battle by battle!
- 2-player playmat with great game tips and rules on the reverse side!
- Damage counters and Special Condition markers
- Game coin with cool Pokémon design
- Illustrated deck box to keep your new cards in
- One special code card for the Pokémon TCG Online!
- BONUS booster pack with even more cards!
Pokémon TCG: Black& White Trainer Kit
Product code: 290-10655
UPC: 0-820650-106552
Dimensions: 7" H x 7 1/2" W x 1 ¹⁄₃" D, .54 lbs.
MSRP: $12.99 USD each. In stores August 3rd, 2011
Jul 11 2011
Pokémon Smash 40
Pokémon Smash Episode 40, I Like It! Pokémon Roleplay Tournament!! / Movie Pre-Premiere Special! The Secrets of the Twin Productions will Soon be Revealed!(スキです！ポケモンなりきり大会!! / 映画公開直前スペシャル！二作品のヒミツに迫る！), aired on Sunday in Japan.
The announcer introduced what was on the show. He started the show by saying: "Good morning Pokémon fans out there! Wake up and join us right here on Pokémon Smash!". The entire cast was at their desks to start the show drawing on some stationary. Shoko-tan showed a picture she drew featureing Giza Mimi Pichu and Mijumaru.
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Golgo introduced this weeks rerun episode as part of the Pokémon Library and he also announces this weeks theme, Going all the way the first time is good! (1つのことをやりきるといいことがある！). This weeks Pokémon Library rerun episode was I Like It! Pokémon Roleplay Tournament!!(スキです！ポケモンなりきり大会!!) from the Diamond and Pearl series. A full summary of that episode is available in the episode guide. Professor Red said his go-to line 'OK! Pokémon Library!' to start the repeat episode.
After the Pokémon Library episode, Red and Golgo played catch. The trailer for the 14th movies was then shown. The cast then opened a ball that contained a banner that said Movie Pre-Premiere Countdown !! (公開直前対決！！). The first thing that they did to celebrate was play Old Maid with Pokémon TCG cards from the latest Victini and Red Collection sets. The Victini card was the old maid. Players discarded cards when they got a full evolution set.
Characters Pokémon from the upcoming 14th movies was then shown in various clips from the movies. Dread's Shimama and Lanculus were shown, as was Carlita's Sazandora and Janta's Golugh. Momont's Giaru, Gigiaru, Gigigiaru were shown and how they are useful in his flying machine. High definition pictures from this scene are available on the imageboard thread.
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After the clips, the TCG Old Maid game continued with Akiyama being the 'Old Maid' as he was the last one to have the Victini card. They then talked about the event Pokémon that would be distributed at the movies. A Zekrom and Reshiram were both distributed at Japanese theaters for players that brought their Pokémon Black or White games. Zekrom and Reshiram both have the OT of Satoshi (サトシ). Players that brought Pokémon Black to the theater got Zekrom while players that brought Pokémon White received Reshiram. Detailed information about Satoshi's Zekrom and Satoshi's Reshiram are available in the Event database.
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Another event then took place between Team Zekrom (Robert) and Team Reshiram (International Girls). Each team took turns talking about their movies legendary Pokémon and their voice actors. Hideki Takahashi (高橋英樹) is the voice of Zekrom while Shōsuke Tanihara (谷原章介) is the voice of Reshiram. Akiyama drew pictures of Satomi Ishihara (石原さとみ) and Hideki Takahashi (高橋英樹). Victini thought that Team Reshiram gave the better presentation.
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On June 1st, 2011, the yearly Pocket Monsters press conference reading for the current movie took place. For this years 14th Pocket Monsters 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), Hideki Takahashi (高橋英樹) the voice of Zekrom, Shōsuke Tanihara (谷原章介) the voice of Reshiram, the voice of Carlita (カリータ), Shōko Nakagawa the voices of Shade and Aude, Kōichi Yamadera (山寺宏一) the voice of Momont, Mao Daichi (大地真央) the voice of Janta, and director Kunihiko Yuyama (湯山邦彦) were all in attendance. Shoko-tan is participating in her 5th consecutive Pocket Monsters movie.
Pictures from the event have been added to the imageboard.
A recorded clip conducted by Shoko-tan was shown. Shoko-tan interviewed the voice actors in a similar style to the Black/White quiz from the Pokémon Quiz Caravan. The questions were asked by Shoko-tan to all the voice actors.
Shoko-tan quickly interviewed Mizuki Nana (水樹 奈々) the voice of Victini and Takeshi Tsuruno (つるの剛士) the voice of Dread who both said they enjoyed their experience recording for the movies.
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For the next segment of the show, Robert and the International girls participated in the Victini's V-Generate Find the Mistake Obstacle Course Quiz (ビクティニのＶジェネレート障害物まちがいさがしクイズ) that is usually part of the Pokémon Caravan Quiz. Participants would wear a helmet with a V shaped container that had balls in them. They would have to go through the obstacle course while trying not to drop the balls. Yamamoto and Hana did the first part of the obstacle course which was finding a candy ball in a flour pan and the second part was popping a ballon. Baba and Misaki did a hot shocking bowl where they would have to get a can out of it and then drink it. Akiyama and Maria did finding a candy ball and group skipping. Team Reshiram ended winning and got 1000 points added to the running score.
A clip of the orchestra recording for the movies was then shown. The movies feature two soundtracks and two ending themes. The composers for the movies are: Akifumi Tada (多田昭文) and Kazuhiko Sawaguchi (澤口和彦) as well as Shinji Miyazaki (宮崎慎二). Earlier this year, Junichi Masuda posted on the Game Freak Blog that he went to two recording sessions, one on Saturday, May 28th, 2011 and the other on Saturday June 4th, 2011. They played the two different title themes for the 14th movies so people could hear that there was a difference. The group Every Little Thing which includes Kaori Mochida (持田香織) and Ichiro Ito (伊藤一朗) did the theme songs: Sora (宙 -そら-) which will be the ending theme for Victini and the Dark Hero - Zekrom (ビクティニと黒き英雄ゼクロム) and Koe (響 -こえ-) which will be the ending theme for Victini and the Light Hero - Reshiram (ビクティニと白き英雄レシラム).
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Characters and Pictures from this episode have been added to the episode guide. You can also comment and discuss this episode on the forum. Also be sure to rate this and other episodes in the episode guide.
The announcer introduced what was on the show. He started the show by saying: "Good morning Pokémon fans out there! Wake up and join us right here on Pokémon Smash!". The entire cast was at their desks to start the show drawing on some stationary. Shoko-tan showed a picture she drew featureing Giza Mimi Pichu and Mijumaru.
Click on images for higher resolution
Golgo introduced this weeks rerun episode as part of the Pokémon Library and he also announces this weeks theme, Going all the way the first time is good! (1つのことをやりきるといいことがある！). This weeks Pokémon Library rerun episode was I Like It! Pokémon Roleplay Tournament!!(スキです！ポケモンなりきり大会!!) from the Diamond and Pearl series. A full summary of that episode is available in the episode guide. Professor Red said his go-to line 'OK! Pokémon Library!' to start the repeat episode.
After the Pokémon Library episode, Red and Golgo played catch. The trailer for the 14th movies was then shown. The cast then opened a ball that contained a banner that said Movie Pre-Premiere Countdown !! (公開直前対決！！). The first thing that they did to celebrate was play Old Maid with Pokémon TCG cards from the latest Victini and Red Collection sets. The Victini card was the old maid. Players discarded cards when they got a full evolution set.
Characters Pokémon from the upcoming 14th movies was then shown in various clips from the movies. Dread's Shimama and Lanculus were shown, as was Carlita's Sazandora and Janta's Golugh. Momont's Giaru, Gigiaru, Gigigiaru were shown and how they are useful in his flying machine. High definition pictures from this scene are available on the imageboard thread.
Click on images for higher resolution
After the clips, the TCG Old Maid game continued with Akiyama being the 'Old Maid' as he was the last one to have the Victini card. They then talked about the event Pokémon that would be distributed at the movies. A Zekrom and Reshiram were both distributed at Japanese theaters for players that brought their Pokémon Black or White games. Zekrom and Reshiram both have the OT of Satoshi (サトシ). Players that brought Pokémon Black to the theater got Zekrom while players that brought Pokémon White received Reshiram. Detailed information about Satoshi's Zekrom and Satoshi's Reshiram are available in the Event database.
Click on images for higher resolution
Another event then took place between Team Zekrom (Robert) and Team Reshiram (International Girls). Each team took turns talking about their movies legendary Pokémon and their voice actors. Hideki Takahashi (高橋英樹) is the voice of Zekrom while Shōsuke Tanihara (谷原章介) is the voice of Reshiram. Akiyama drew pictures of Satomi Ishihara (石原さとみ) and Hideki Takahashi (高橋英樹). Victini thought that Team Reshiram gave the better presentation.
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On June 1st, 2011, the yearly Pocket Monsters press conference reading for the current movie took place. For this years 14th Pocket Monsters 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), Hideki Takahashi (高橋英樹) the voice of Zekrom, Shōsuke Tanihara (谷原章介) the voice of Reshiram, the voice of Carlita (カリータ), Shōko Nakagawa the voices of Shade and Aude, Kōichi Yamadera (山寺宏一) the voice of Momont, Mao Daichi (大地真央) the voice of Janta, and director Kunihiko Yuyama (湯山邦彦) were all in attendance. Shoko-tan is participating in her 5th consecutive Pocket Monsters movie.
Pictures from the event have been added to the imageboard.
A recorded clip conducted by Shoko-tan was shown. Shoko-tan interviewed the voice actors in a similar style to the Black/White quiz from the Pokémon Quiz Caravan. The questions were asked by Shoko-tan to all the voice actors.
| # | Question | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Do you like Pokémon (もちろんポケモンが好きだ) | White (yes) to all Spoiler: Click to show! |
| 2 | Is this your first anime voice acting? (アニメの声優ははじめてだ！) | Hideki Takahashi (高橋英樹), Yes (White) Mao Daichi (大地真央) Yes (White), All other VA's No (Black). Spoiler: Click to show! |
| 3 | Was it a suprise to be offered a voice acting role in a Pokémon movie? (ポケモン映画から声優のオファーがきたのは以外だった！) | White (yes) to all. Kōichi Yamadera (山寺宏一) joked that this was his 14th appearance. Spoiler: Click to show! |
| 4 | Do you play the Pokémon games? (ポケモンのガーメをやったことがある！) | Hideki Takahashi (高橋英樹), No (Black) Mao Daichi (大地真央), No (Black) Satomi Ishihara (石原さとみ), No (Black) Kōichi Yamadera (山寺宏一), Yes (White) Shōsuke Tanihara (谷原章介), Yes (White) Spoiler: Click to show! |
Shoko-tan quickly interviewed Mizuki Nana (水樹 奈々) the voice of Victini and Takeshi Tsuruno (つるの剛士) the voice of Dread who both said they enjoyed their experience recording for the movies.
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For the next segment of the show, Robert and the International girls participated in the Victini's V-Generate Find the Mistake Obstacle Course Quiz (ビクティニのＶジェネレート障害物まちがいさがしクイズ) that is usually part of the Pokémon Caravan Quiz. Participants would wear a helmet with a V shaped container that had balls in them. They would have to go through the obstacle course while trying not to drop the balls. Yamamoto and Hana did the first part of the obstacle course which was finding a candy ball in a flour pan and the second part was popping a ballon. Baba and Misaki did a hot shocking bowl where they would have to get a can out of it and then drink it. Akiyama and Maria did finding a candy ball and group skipping. Team Reshiram ended winning and got 1000 points added to the running score.
A clip of the orchestra recording for the movies was then shown. The movies feature two soundtracks and two ending themes. The composers for the movies are: Akifumi Tada (多田昭文) and Kazuhiko Sawaguchi (澤口和彦) as well as Shinji Miyazaki (宮崎慎二). Earlier this year, Junichi Masuda posted on the Game Freak Blog that he went to two recording sessions, one on Saturday, May 28th, 2011 and the other on Saturday June 4th, 2011. They played the two different title themes for the 14th movies so people could hear that there was a difference. The group Every Little Thing which includes Kaori Mochida (持田香織) and Ichiro Ito (伊藤一朗) did the theme songs: Sora (宙 -そら-) which will be the ending theme for Victini and the Dark Hero - Zekrom (ビクティニと黒き英雄ゼクロム) and Koe (響 -こえ-) which will be the ending theme for Victini and the Light Hero - Reshiram (ビクティニと白き英雄レシラム).
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Can You Say the Pokémon? BW (ポケモン言えるかな? BW)
As a reminder for the CD of Can You Say the Pokémon? BW (ポケモン言えるかな? BW) which was released on June 22nd, 2011, they filmed various kids singing the song for the ending.Characters and Pictures from this episode have been added to the episode guide. You can also comment and discuss this episode on the forum. Also be sure to rate this and other episodes in the episode guide.
Bellevue, WA - June 28, 2011 - Thousands of Pokémon™ Trading Card Game and video game players from all across the nation will converge on Indianapolis, Indiana, July 8th-10th, for the chance to become a Pokémon U.S. National Championships finalist and move one step closer to the 2011 Pokémon World Championships in San Diego, California, this August.
The Pokémon U.S. National and World Championships are major events in what has already been a blockbuster year for the Pokémon franchise, which included the highly anticipated March release of the Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version video games for the Nintendo DS™ family of systems, a brand-new Pokémon TCG: Black & White expansion, and the imminent debut of the Pokémon Trading Card Game Online that will allow Pokémon TCG fans to battle head to head, anytime, anywhere.
Pokémon Trading Card Game National Championships
More than 1,500 players are expected to attend the 8 th annual Pokémon Trading Card Game National Championships, the culmination of the nine-month Pokémon TCG season in the United States.
Competitors from across the United States in the Junior Division (born in 2000 or later), the Senior Division (born in 1996, 1997, 1998, or 1999), and the Masters Division (born in 1995 or earlier) will battle during the three-day tournament that is open to all U.S.-resident TCG players in good standing in the Play! Pokémon program. Players do not need to qualify for the Pokémon TCG National Championships; however, there will be a limited number of slots available on a first-come, first-served basis. Pre-registration for the Pokémon TCG National Championships will take place on Thursday, July 7th, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., and on Friday, July 8th, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., at the Indiana Convention Center.
Players who finish in the top eight in each division will receive invitations to the 2011 Pokémon Trading Card Game World Championships in San Diego, California, August 12 th-14 th, with the top four winners receiving paid travel and accommodations to Southern California. There, U.S. Pokémon TCG players will battle against top players from more than 25 countries all around the world.
The Pokémon Company International awards scholarships, medals, and other prizes to top finishers at the Pokémon Trading Card Game U.S. National Championships.
Pokémon Video Game National Championships
This spring, thousands of Pokémon video game players competed in six Pokémon Video Game Championship series Regional tournaments in Seattle, Washington; San Jose, California; Dallas, Texas; Atlanta, Georgia; Washington, D.C.; and Newark, New Jersey. Now only the top Regional finalists remain to compete at the Pokémon Video Game National Championships for 24 spots at the 2011 Pokémon Video Game World Championships in San Diego, California, August 12th-14th.
Divided equally among the Junior Division (born in 2000 or later), the Senior Division (born in 1996, 1997, 1998, or 1999) and the new Masters Division (born in 1995 or earlier), the Regional finalists will battle head to head playing the recently released, top-selling Pokémon Black Version or Pokémon White Version video game.
Players who finish in the top eight in each division at the Pokémon Video Game National Championships will receive invitations to the 2011 Pokémon Video Game World Championships in San Diego, California, August 12 th-14 th, with the top four winners receiving paid travel and accommodations. At the Pokémon World Championships, U.S. video game players will battle against top players from Europe, Japan, and South Korea.
Top Pokémon Video Game National Championship finishers also receive medals and a Nintendo 3DS™ system.
U.S. National Championships Video Game Last Chance Qualifier
For fans who think they've missed their chance to compete at the 2011 Pokémon Video Game National Championships in Indianapolis, Indiana, The Pokémon Company International is offering one last chance to attend and compete!
The U.S. National Championships Video Game Last Chance Qualifier tournament will be held on Friday, July 8th, at the Indiana Convention Center. The event will begin with the Junior Division and Senior Division registration from 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., followed by the Masters Division registration from 1:00p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Hopefuls will need to arrive for registration with their copy of Pokémon Black Version or Pokémon White Version and their Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi, Nintendo DSi XL or Nintendo 3DS system. The top 16 players in each division will earn the right to play the following day in the 2011 Pokémon National Championships.
Visit www.pokemon.com/vgc for more information about the Last Chance Qualifier for the 2011 Pokémon Video Game National Championships.
Be sure to follow all the action at the Pokémon National Championships, including announcements of the tournament's winners, at www.pokemon.com/vgc.
The Pokémon U.S. National and World Championships are major events in what has already been a blockbuster year for the Pokémon franchise, which included the highly anticipated March release of the Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version video games for the Nintendo DS™ family of systems, a brand-new Pokémon TCG: Black & White expansion, and the imminent debut of the Pokémon Trading Card Game Online that will allow Pokémon TCG fans to battle head to head, anytime, anywhere.
Pokémon Trading Card Game National Championships
More than 1,500 players are expected to attend the 8 th annual Pokémon Trading Card Game National Championships, the culmination of the nine-month Pokémon TCG season in the United States.
Competitors from across the United States in the Junior Division (born in 2000 or later), the Senior Division (born in 1996, 1997, 1998, or 1999), and the Masters Division (born in 1995 or earlier) will battle during the three-day tournament that is open to all U.S.-resident TCG players in good standing in the Play! Pokémon program. Players do not need to qualify for the Pokémon TCG National Championships; however, there will be a limited number of slots available on a first-come, first-served basis. Pre-registration for the Pokémon TCG National Championships will take place on Thursday, July 7th, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., and on Friday, July 8th, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., at the Indiana Convention Center.
Players who finish in the top eight in each division will receive invitations to the 2011 Pokémon Trading Card Game World Championships in San Diego, California, August 12 th-14 th, with the top four winners receiving paid travel and accommodations to Southern California. There, U.S. Pokémon TCG players will battle against top players from more than 25 countries all around the world.
The Pokémon Company International awards scholarships, medals, and other prizes to top finishers at the Pokémon Trading Card Game U.S. National Championships.
Pokémon Video Game National Championships
This spring, thousands of Pokémon video game players competed in six Pokémon Video Game Championship series Regional tournaments in Seattle, Washington; San Jose, California; Dallas, Texas; Atlanta, Georgia; Washington, D.C.; and Newark, New Jersey. Now only the top Regional finalists remain to compete at the Pokémon Video Game National Championships for 24 spots at the 2011 Pokémon Video Game World Championships in San Diego, California, August 12th-14th.
Divided equally among the Junior Division (born in 2000 or later), the Senior Division (born in 1996, 1997, 1998, or 1999) and the new Masters Division (born in 1995 or earlier), the Regional finalists will battle head to head playing the recently released, top-selling Pokémon Black Version or Pokémon White Version video game.
Players who finish in the top eight in each division at the Pokémon Video Game National Championships will receive invitations to the 2011 Pokémon Video Game World Championships in San Diego, California, August 12 th-14 th, with the top four winners receiving paid travel and accommodations. At the Pokémon World Championships, U.S. video game players will battle against top players from Europe, Japan, and South Korea.
Top Pokémon Video Game National Championship finishers also receive medals and a Nintendo 3DS™ system.
U.S. National Championships Video Game Last Chance Qualifier
For fans who think they've missed their chance to compete at the 2011 Pokémon Video Game National Championships in Indianapolis, Indiana, The Pokémon Company International is offering one last chance to attend and compete!
The U.S. National Championships Video Game Last Chance Qualifier tournament will be held on Friday, July 8th, at the Indiana Convention Center. The event will begin with the Junior Division and Senior Division registration from 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., followed by the Masters Division registration from 1:00p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Hopefuls will need to arrive for registration with their copy of Pokémon Black Version or Pokémon White Version and their Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi, Nintendo DSi XL or Nintendo 3DS system. The top 16 players in each division will earn the right to play the following day in the 2011 Pokémon National Championships.
Visit www.pokemon.com/vgc for more information about the Last Chance Qualifier for the 2011 Pokémon Video Game National Championships.
Be sure to follow all the action at the Pokémon National Championships, including announcements of the tournament's winners, at www.pokemon.com/vgc.
Jun 22 2011
Hail Blizzard & Psycho Drive
Various Japanese stores have begun posting information about the upcoming third Japanese Pokémon Trading Card Game expansion for Black and White. The expansion set will be split in two theme sets: Hail Blizzard (ヘイルブリザード) and Psycho Drive (サイコドライブ). Hail Blizzard appears to feature Kyurem while Psycho Drive seems to feature Mewtwo. The expansion set will be released in Japan on September 16, 2011.
Source: http://item.rakuten.co.jp/bigbe/52829/
Source: http://item.rakuten.co.jp/bigbe/52829/
