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May 05 2016
Movie 19 blog and Celebrity Pokémon Fans' "I Choose You" updates with twentieth installments
The official Pokémon movie website has updated the movie blog and "Celebrity Pokémon Fans' "I Choose You"". Translations follow:
I've been drawing a manga that features a Pippi as a protagonist for over 20 years now... At this point, I and Pippi are one in body and soul. I am Pippi, or no, maybe Pippi is me...?
Golden Week is break time!
But the anime TV series "Pocket Monsters XY&Z" isn't taking a break!
Today is a day you can vote via the data broadcast, too!
This final TV anime data broadcast might lead to a huge turnabout!
My miracle depends on you guys sitting in front of the TV!
You may end up enjoying the anime so much you forget to vote,
So decide which Pokémon you're going to vote for before the episode starts!
If you have a "Pokémon Zukan Z", you can check up on
the 720 Pokémon running in the "Pokémon Elections 720" there.
Please give me a voooote!
Sources: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/election/comment.php and http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/pokemovie_ch/?p=2159
Celebrity Pokémon Fans' "I Choose You" #20: Kosaku Anakubo
I've been drawing a manga that features a Pippi as a protagonist for over 20 years now... At this point, I and Pippi are one in body and soul. I am Pippi, or no, maybe Pippi is me...?
Nyarth's Pokémon Elections Diary #20: I'm Placing My Bets on the Data Broadcast!
Golden Week is break time!
But the anime TV series "Pocket Monsters XY&Z" isn't taking a break!
Today is a day you can vote via the data broadcast, too!
This final TV anime data broadcast might lead to a huge turnabout!
My miracle depends on you guys sitting in front of the TV!
You may end up enjoying the anime so much you forget to vote,
So decide which Pokémon you're going to vote for before the episode starts!
If you have a "Pokémon Zukan Z", you can check up on
the 720 Pokémon running in the "Pokémon Elections 720" there.
Please give me a voooote!
Sources: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/election/comment.php and http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/pokemovie_ch/?p=2159
May 04 2016
Movie 19 blog and Celebrity Pokémon Fans' "I Choose You" updates with nineteenth installments
The official Pokémon movie website has updated the movie blog and "Celebrity Pokémon Fans' "I Choose You"". Translations follow:
It's cool and strong, just like a kaiju. Sandstorm rules!
Have you voted in the "Pokémon Elections 720" yet?
What? You haven't!?
You just can't remember the name of the Pokémon you want to vote for, no matter how hard you try?
Well, try describing your favorite Pokémon to me.
I'll tell you what it's called.
Okay, so it has a yellow circle on its forehead?
(My coin is yellow)
And it has sharp claws?
(My claws are super sharp)
And its name starts with an N?
(It's me!)
What? And its body is black, with one of its ears being red?
...
......
...It's called a "Nyula".
So yeah, you can go give a vote to Nyula! (cries)
The Search for a Pokémon to vote for page has a variety of search methods too, so you're sure to find the Pokémon you wanted to vote!
Give it a try!
Sources: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/election/comment.php and http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/pokemovie_ch/?p=2105
Celebrity Pokémon Fans' "I Choose You" #19: Kemon Kawamoto
It's cool and strong, just like a kaiju. Sandstorm rules!
Nyarth's Pokémon Elections Diary #19: Answering a Person Struggling with Figuring Out Who to Vote For!
Have you voted in the "Pokémon Elections 720" yet?
What? You haven't!?
You just can't remember the name of the Pokémon you want to vote for, no matter how hard you try?
Well, try describing your favorite Pokémon to me.
I'll tell you what it's called.
Okay, so it has a yellow circle on its forehead?
(My coin is yellow)
And it has sharp claws?
(My claws are super sharp)
And its name starts with an N?
(It's me!)
What? And its body is black, with one of its ears being red?
...
......
...It's called a "Nyula".
So yeah, you can go give a vote to Nyula! (cries)
The Search for a Pokémon to vote for page has a variety of search methods too, so you're sure to find the Pokémon you wanted to vote!
Give it a try!
Sources: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/election/comment.php and http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/pokemovie_ch/?p=2105
May 03 2016
Movie 19 blog and Celebrity Pokémon Fans' "I Choose You" updates with eighteenth installments
The official Pokémon movie website has updated the movie blog and "Celebrity Pokémon Fans' "I Choose You"". Translations follow:
It's been my favorite Pokémon ever since the first games: I love how cool looking its body shape is and how it's the fastest swimmer of them all. I wish I could make it shoot a Hyper Beam in real life.
Shortly after the Rayquaza-class panorama display appeared at JR Ikebukuro Station,
posters appeared at Hibiya Station as well!
They're at Hibiya Station on the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line!
A long row of posters at the platform for Naka-Meguro-bound trains are now "Pokémon Election 720" posters!
It's incredible! There's a total of 15 posters featuring 48 Pokémon each, thus having all 720 Pokémon running in the "Pokémon Elections 720" between them!
It'd be nice if people with no idea what Pokémon to vote for were to send in a vote for a Pokémon that just happen to catch their eye on one of the posters.
Of course, it'd also be nice if they voted for me.
Don't hold back, now!!
Please give me a voooote!
Advertisement posting period: Tuesday May 3rd to Thursday May 5th, 2016
Location: Platform for Naka-Meguro-bound trains, Hibiya Station, Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line
*Please do not contact the station or station staff for information.
*Please do not inconvenience the station or other passengers when looking at the posters. Likewise, when taking pictures etc., please make sure to not prevent people from passing.
*If you request information, please call the Pokémon Movie Campaign Number.
0120-101-172 (open every day from 11am to 6pm)
Sources: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/election/comment.php and http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/pokemovie_ch/?p=2099
Celebrity Pokémon Fans' "I Choose You" #18: Hana-chan
It's been my favorite Pokémon ever since the first games: I love how cool looking its body shape is and how it's the fastest swimmer of them all. I wish I could make it shoot a Hyper Beam in real life.
Nyarth's Pokémon Elections Diary #18: Hibiya Station on the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line has the 720 Pokémon Lined Up Now as Well!
Shortly after the Rayquaza-class panorama display appeared at JR Ikebukuro Station,
posters appeared at Hibiya Station as well!
They're at Hibiya Station on the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line!
A long row of posters at the platform for Naka-Meguro-bound trains are now "Pokémon Election 720" posters!
It's incredible! There's a total of 15 posters featuring 48 Pokémon each, thus having all 720 Pokémon running in the "Pokémon Elections 720" between them!
It'd be nice if people with no idea what Pokémon to vote for were to send in a vote for a Pokémon that just happen to catch their eye on one of the posters.
Of course, it'd also be nice if they voted for me.
Don't hold back, now!!
Please give me a voooote!
Advertisement posting period: Tuesday May 3rd to Thursday May 5th, 2016
Location: Platform for Naka-Meguro-bound trains, Hibiya Station, Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line
*Please do not contact the station or station staff for information.
*Please do not inconvenience the station or other passengers when looking at the posters. Likewise, when taking pictures etc., please make sure to not prevent people from passing.
*If you request information, please call the Pokémon Movie Campaign Number.
0120-101-172 (open every day from 11am to 6pm)
Sources: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/election/comment.php and http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/pokemovie_ch/?p=2099
To promote the airing of the 2nd Pocket Monsters Movie - The Birth of Lugia (루기아의 탄생) on Video on Demand (VOD) services in South Korea, from May 2nd, 2016 until July 31st, 2016, Korean players of Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire will be able to enter a serial code to unlock Articuno, Zapdos and Moltres. The serial codes for these Pokémon were revealed as part of the broadcast on the different VOD services.
The serial code for Articuno was revealed on Cable TV VOD and it is: POKEMON144. Articuno is Level 70, has the Ability: Snow Cloak and knows the moves: Freeze-Dry, Ice Beam, Hail and Reflect.
The serial code for Zapdos was revealed on olleh TV and it is: OLLEHTVPOKEMON. Zapdos is Level 70, has the Ability: Static and knows the moves: Discharge, Thunder Shock, Rain Dance and Agility.
The serial code for Moltres was revealed on LG U+TV and it is: MOVIE2. Moltres is Level 70, has the Ability: Flame Body and knows the moves: Sky Attack, Heat Wave, Sunny Day and Safe Guard.
Sources: http://pokemonkorea.co.kr/?inc=news-news_view&IDX=10633 and https://story.kakao.com/ch/pokemonkorea/EEd7TiedU70
Articuno - Cable TV VOD
The serial code for Articuno was revealed on Cable TV VOD and it is: POKEMON144. Articuno is Level 70, has the Ability: Snow Cloak and knows the moves: Freeze-Dry, Ice Beam, Hail and Reflect.
Zapdos - olleh TV
The serial code for Zapdos was revealed on olleh TV and it is: OLLEHTVPOKEMON. Zapdos is Level 70, has the Ability: Static and knows the moves: Discharge, Thunder Shock, Rain Dance and Agility.
Moltres - LG U+TV
The serial code for Moltres was revealed on LG U+TV and it is: MOVIE2. Moltres is Level 70, has the Ability: Flame Body and knows the moves: Sky Attack, Heat Wave, Sunny Day and Safe Guard.
Sources: http://pokemonkorea.co.kr/?inc=news-news_view&IDX=10633 and https://story.kakao.com/ch/pokemonkorea/EEd7TiedU70
To promote the debut of the English dub anime series Pokémon the Series: XYZ, three event Pokémon will be distributed via the Nintendo Network during May 2016.
Be sure to look for Zygarde and more amazing Pokémon in Pokémon the Series: XYZ! Each Pokémon will be available via Nintendo Network for one week only:
May 2–8, 2016: Zygarde - Level 100 - Ability: Aura Break and know the moves Land's Wrath, Extreme Speed, Glare and Outrage.
May 11–17, 2016: Shiny Xerneas - Level 100 - Ability: Fairy Aura and know the moves: Geomancy, Moon Blast, Aromatherapy and Focus Blast.
May 20–26, 2016: Shiny Yveltal - Level 100 - Ability: Dark Aura and know the moves Oblivion Wing, Sucker Punch, Dark Pulse and Foul Play.
Don't miss your chance to get this trio of amazing Legendary Pokémon while you can!
Source: http://xy10.pokemontcgxy.com/en-us/legendary.php
Get a Legendary Pokémon Trio!
Celebrating the debut of Pokémon the Series: XYZ, for a short time, you can get three powerful Legendary Pokémon from the Kalos region—Xerneas, Yveltal, and Zygarde—via Nintendo Network! What's more, the Xerneas and Yveltal you'll receive are Shiny, making them incredibly rare, especially for a Legendary Pokémon! These Pokémon are all Lv. 100, and know their signature attacks as well as other powerful moves.Be sure to look for Zygarde and more amazing Pokémon in Pokémon the Series: XYZ! Each Pokémon will be available via Nintendo Network for one week only:
May 2–8, 2016: Zygarde - Level 100 - Ability: Aura Break and know the moves Land's Wrath, Extreme Speed, Glare and Outrage.
May 11–17, 2016: Shiny Xerneas - Level 100 - Ability: Fairy Aura and know the moves: Geomancy, Moon Blast, Aromatherapy and Focus Blast.
May 20–26, 2016: Shiny Yveltal - Level 100 - Ability: Dark Aura and know the moves Oblivion Wing, Sucker Punch, Dark Pulse and Foul Play.
Don't miss your chance to get this trio of amazing Legendary Pokémon while you can!
Source: http://xy10.pokemontcgxy.com/en-us/legendary.php
May 02 2016
Johto Classic (ジョウトオープン)
A new online tournament for Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire has been announced called the Johto Classic (ジョウトオープン). Details of this tournament have been added to our 6th Generation Online Tournaments page and are also listed below.
Source: http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/battle-with-treasured-pokemon-in-the-johto-classic/
Johto Classic (ジョウトオープン)
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| Information |
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| Region: International Registration Period: Thursday, May 19, 2016, at 00:00 UTC, through Thursday, May 26, 2016, at 23:59 UTC Tournament Period: Friday, May 27, 2016, at 00:00 UTC, through Sunday, May 29, 2016, at 23:59 UTC Max number of participants: 50 000 Ranking Results Announcement: June 2016 Player divisions: Junior/Senior Division: Born 2001 or later Masters Division: Born 2000 or earlier Compatible Games: Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Battle Type: Single Battle Banned Pokémon: Players could only use Pokémon with National Pokédex number 1 through 251, with the exception of the following: Mewtwo, Mew, Lugia, Ho-Oh, and Celebi. Pokémon brought over from Pokémon Black, Pokémon White, Pokémon Black 2, or Pokémon White 2 via Poké Transporter could participate in this competition. Entry Gift: Qualified participants in the Johto Classic Online Competition received a special Pokémon. |
| Description |
| Revisit the gilded age of Pokémon Gold, Pokémon Silver, and Pokémon Crystal in the Johto Classic! Create your best team using only the first 251 Pokémon in the National Pokédex—all the Pokémon you could have originally acquired through the Kanto and Johto regions (with the exception of Mewtwo, Mew, Lugia, Ho-Oh, and Celebi, which will not be permitted). You’ll compete in Single Battles, and out of your team of up to six Pokémon, only three will enter each battle. Mega Stones will not be allowed. All qualified participants in the Johto Classic received a special Pokémon to be announced prior to the sign-up period.
The competition used the Single Battles format and players had to register up to 6 of their level 1–100 Pokémon to their Battle Box. Pokémon automatically became Level 50 during battles. A 60-minute time limit for each match was automatically enforced in-game, beginning at the start of each battle. If the outcome had not been determined when the time limit expired, the game automatically applied tiebreakers to determine a winner. At the beginning of each battle, players had 60 seconds to select their Pokémon to battle with. At the beginning of each turn, players had 60 seconds to select a move or change Pokémon in battle. If a player had not made his or her selections at the end of this period, the game automatically made selections for the player. Players could battle up to 10 games per day of the competition. Any unplayed games would carry over to the following day. |
Source: http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/battle-with-treasured-pokemon-in-the-johto-classic/
May 02 2016
Movie 19 blog and Celebrity Pokémon Fans' "I Choose You" updates with seventeenth installments
The official Pokémon movie website has updated the movie blog and "Celebrity Pokémon Fans' "I Choose You"". Translations follow:
At the end of the day, this was the first Pokémon I ever chose, back when I was in grade school! So many memories!
The "Pokémon Elections 720" runs for just one more week!
We've finally reached the climax!
And to further drum up excitement for the "Pokémon Elections 720" during this climax,
a panorama display has been set up at JR Ikebukuro Station!
It's a gigantic poster, nearly an entire 7 meters in length!!!
7 meters, that's as long as Rayquaza!
It's going to stay up from Monday May 2nd to Sunday May 8th!
I really really want you to go see it!
And after you've seen it, it's highly recommended you next go
vote in the "Pokémon Elections 720" at the Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo!
Please give me a voooote!
Advertisement posting period: Monday May 2nd to Sunday May 8th, 2016
Location: Orange Road, JR Ikebukuro Station
*Please do not contact the station or station staff for information.
*Please do not inconvenience the station or other passengers when looking at the poster. Likewise, when taking pictures etc., please make sure to not prevent people from passing.
*If you request information, please call the Pokémon Movie Campaign Number.
0120-101-172 (open every day from 11am to 6pm)
Sources: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/election/comment.php and http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/pokemovie_ch/?p=2092
Celebrity Pokémon Fans' "I Choose You" #17: Ono-chan
At the end of the day, this was the first Pokémon I ever chose, back when I was in grade school! So many memories!
Nyarth's Pokémon Elections Diary #17: An Intense Panorama Display has Been Set Up at JR Ikebukuro Station!
The "Pokémon Elections 720" runs for just one more week!
We've finally reached the climax!
And to further drum up excitement for the "Pokémon Elections 720" during this climax,
a panorama display has been set up at JR Ikebukuro Station!
It's a gigantic poster, nearly an entire 7 meters in length!!!
7 meters, that's as long as Rayquaza!
It's going to stay up from Monday May 2nd to Sunday May 8th!
I really really want you to go see it!
And after you've seen it, it's highly recommended you next go
vote in the "Pokémon Elections 720" at the Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo!
Please give me a voooote!
Advertisement posting period: Monday May 2nd to Sunday May 8th, 2016
Location: Orange Road, JR Ikebukuro Station
*Please do not contact the station or station staff for information.
*Please do not inconvenience the station or other passengers when looking at the poster. Likewise, when taking pictures etc., please make sure to not prevent people from passing.
*If you request information, please call the Pokémon Movie Campaign Number.
0120-101-172 (open every day from 11am to 6pm)
Sources: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/election/comment.php and http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/pokemovie_ch/?p=2092
May 01 2016
Movie 19 blog and Celebrity Pokémon Fans' "I Choose You" updates with sixteenth installments
The official Pokémon movie website has updated the movie blog and "Celebrity Pokémon Fans' "I Choose You"". Translations follow:
Because I want to rule the entire world through Tyltalis' fluffiness.
The interim report didn't have me in the top 100.
Not being in the top 100 means I could be ranked anywhere from 101st to 720th.
If I'm ranked 720th, that means I have to overtake 719 Pokémon.
Just what rank do I have!?
Please tell me!!
Ah! I was having a nightmare...
Hey, Munna! Could you eat my nightmare?
Huh.
That's Munna for you.
I can't remember what I dreamed at all.
The Pokémon on the top of the "Pokémon Elections 720" is me!
Please give me a voooote!
Sources: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/election/comment.php and http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/pokemovie_ch/?p=2079
Celebrity Pokémon Fans' "I Choose You" #16: Tomohisa Sako
Because I want to rule the entire world through Tyltalis' fluffiness.
Nyarth's Pokémon Elections Diary #16: Nyarth Dreams of the Election!
The interim report didn't have me in the top 100.
Not being in the top 100 means I could be ranked anywhere from 101st to 720th.
If I'm ranked 720th, that means I have to overtake 719 Pokémon.
Just what rank do I have!?
Please tell me!!
Ah! I was having a nightmare...
Hey, Munna! Could you eat my nightmare?
Huh.
That's Munna for you.
I can't remember what I dreamed at all.
The Pokémon on the top of the "Pokémon Elections 720" is me!
Please give me a voooote!
Sources: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/election/comment.php and http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/pokemovie_ch/?p=2079
Apr 30 2016
Movie 19 blog and Celebrity Pokémon Fans' "I Choose You" updates with fifteenth installments
The official Pokémon movie website has updated the movie blog and "Celebrity Pokémon Fans' "I Choose You"". Translations follow:
Because this is the Pokémon that taught me how intriguing Pokémon is. Encountering this Pokémon made me aim towards becoming a Pokémon Master!
Ahem!
I have an important announcement for you all!
Detailed information on the "Pokémon Elections 720" Result Announcement Ceremony is now available!!
The Pokémon elected to stand on top as the best of the 720 Pokémon
will be announced on Tuesday June 7th at TOHO Cinemas Roppongi Hills!
It will be a big ceremony with lots of extravagant guests attending!
150 groups of 2, for a total of 300 people, will be invited to that extravagant ceremony.
For further information, see this page, then send in an entry!
I hope you will get to see me bask in the glory of taking first place with your own eyes!
I'm awaiting your entries!
Sources: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/election/comment.php and http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/pokemovie_ch/?p=2066
Celebrity Pokémon Fans' "I Choose You" #15: Club Leader Yamamoto
Because this is the Pokémon that taught me how intriguing Pokémon is. Encountering this Pokémon made me aim towards becoming a Pokémon Master!
Nyarth's Pokémon Elections Diary #15: Invitations to the Result Announcement Ceremony!
Ahem!
I have an important announcement for you all!
Detailed information on the "Pokémon Elections 720" Result Announcement Ceremony is now available!!
The Pokémon elected to stand on top as the best of the 720 Pokémon
will be announced on Tuesday June 7th at TOHO Cinemas Roppongi Hills!
It will be a big ceremony with lots of extravagant guests attending!
150 groups of 2, for a total of 300 people, will be invited to that extravagant ceremony.
For further information, see this page, then send in an entry!
I hope you will get to see me bask in the glory of taking first place with your own eyes!
I'm awaiting your entries!
Sources: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/election/comment.php and http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/pokemovie_ch/?p=2066
Apr 29 2016
Movie 19 blog and Celebrity Pokémon Fans' "I Choose You" updates with fourteenth installments
The official Pokémon movie website has updated the movie blog and "Celebrity Pokémon Fans' "I Choose You"". Translations follow:
I dream of going on a journey just the two of us... One where, despite its initial extreme puppy feel... like, when it is a Pochiena I need to protect it... I grow totally dependent on Graena during the course of the journey...! I just can't get enough of how it gnaws on things all the time, being a Dark type and all...!!
We've finally reached the second half of the "Pokémon Elections 720"!
The world has now entered Golden Week!
And I can see them...
The people turning in ballots for the "Pokémon Elections 720"!
If you go somewhere for Golden Week,
I'd really really like you to try dropping by stores and theaters
where they have "Pokémon Elections 720" ballots.
See, I've realized the following:
If I, someone who's not yet in the top 100, is going to win this,
I need all you guys to help me.
I'm begging you, please give me a voooote!
Sources: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/election/comment.php and http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/pokemovie_ch/?p=2054
Celebrity Pokémon Fans' "I Choose You" #14: Nemu Yumemi
I dream of going on a journey just the two of us... One where, despite its initial extreme puppy feel... like, when it is a Pochiena I need to protect it... I grow totally dependent on Graena during the course of the journey...! I just can't get enough of how it gnaws on things all the time, being a Dark type and all...!!
Nyarth's Pokémon Elections Diary #14: It's Time for the Second Half: Golden Week Will Be the Crunch Time!
We've finally reached the second half of the "Pokémon Elections 720"!
The world has now entered Golden Week!
And I can see them...
The people turning in ballots for the "Pokémon Elections 720"!
If you go somewhere for Golden Week,
I'd really really like you to try dropping by stores and theaters
where they have "Pokémon Elections 720" ballots.
See, I've realized the following:
If I, someone who's not yet in the top 100, is going to win this,
I need all you guys to help me.
I'm begging you, please give me a voooote!
Sources: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/election/comment.php and http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/pokemovie_ch/?p=2054
