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Thursday: Dub Title Fix & Advent Calendar's Final Day31-12-2009- 10:25 GMT / 05:25 EST by Serebii
I wish you all a Happy New Year. 2009 has brought alot, including the HeartGold/SoulSilver remakes so you have to wonder what 2010 will hold, and for Serebii.net, it will hold quite a lot. Since Heart Gold & Soul Silver have been released, the Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have been booming with discussion & trade respectively so be sure to visit them.
In The Anime Department
Dub Episode Title
The title for the thirty-third episode of this season and the 606th episode total has been ammended by Cartoon Network Schedule. This episode features Ash & Co. arrive in Twinleaf Town for the Twinleaf Festival. While there, they meet up with Dawn's mother. However, soon after that, Dawn and her mother have a Pokémon battle. This episode is to be called Strategy Begins At Home as opposed to "The Mother of All Battlers" previously reported and is scheduled to air on the 2nd of January. Click the picture for synopsis and episode pictures;
![Advent Calendar](https://www.serebii.net/advent09.jpg)
In The Site Department
Serebii.net's 7th Advent Calendar - Complete
The Advent Calendar is set to be removed tomorrow. On it, there are 24 days worth of Puzzles and Wallpapers so if you have yet to download and save these, you should do so now if you do so wish. The puzzles are of four different varieties, with the most prominent being Crosswords. The Advent Calendar will return on December 1st 2010. Click the picture you go to our Advent Calendar. Edit @ 01/01/2010; Advent Calendar is now gone
Until Next Time, See Ya
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Tuesday: New Battrio Set & Promos29-12-2009- 09:43 GMT / 04:43 EST by Serebii
It's the pre-New Year news lull so nothing of massive significance to update with. Now I have some time, I'll get to your HGSS page suggestions. If you have more, feel free to send them in Since Heart Gold & Soul Silver have been released, the Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have been booming with discussion & trade respectively so be sure to visit them.
In The Games Department
New Battrio Set
In the next few weeks, another Battrio set is set to be released. This set, the is based upon Rayquaza and as such, it also includes Deoxys. As such, I have compiled a list of all the discs currently known within the set. I have also added some new Promotional Discs. The BattrioDex has been updated with the contents of this set. Click the picture to go to the page.
Until Next Time, See Ya
Sunday: Pokémon of the Week27-12-2009- 16:00 GMT / 11:00 EST by Serebii
Sorry about the delay, had a minor electrical catastrophe at home but it's all solved now. Since Heart Gold & Soul Silver have been released, the Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have been booming with discussion & trade respectively so be sure to visit them.
In The Pokémon of the Week Department
Who's That Pokémon
Once again going into the 4th Generation Competitive Battling strategies, we are covering our one-hundred & fourty-sixth Pokémon. Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced within the fourth generation. This Pokémon is one of a handful of Pokémon that are unable to be evolved into from the pre-evolutions within the upcoming HeartGold & SoulSilver games. By controlling its body heat, it can freeze the atmosphere around it to make a diamond-dust flurry.. So here it is, the one hundred & fourty-sixth featured Pokémon, Glaceon.
Until Next Time, See Ya
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Saturday: Episode Pictures & Yellow Forest Event Repeat26-12-2009- 09:05 GMT / 04:05 EST by Serebii
I hope you all had an enjoyable Christmas and got what you wanted. I apologise for the delay for the episode pictures. Keep sending in your HGSS update ideas. Since Heart Gold & Soul Silver have been released, the Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have been booming with discussion & trade respectively so be sure to visit them.
In The Games Department
HGSS WiFi Event; Yellow Forest
Yesterday, he official website announced that the Yellow Forest PokéWalker Course, released earlier this year over WiFi, is scheduled for a second WiFi release with the Japanese versions of HeartGold & SoulSilver next month. This event will run from February 16th 2010 to February 28th 2010 making it last only two weeks, following on from the Mew Download. This course features six different kinds of Pikachu, one of which knows Surf and another which knows Fly. Click the picture to go to the HGSS PokéWalker Area page.
![Gible! Get It!](https://www.serebii.net/625.jpg)
In The Animé Department
Episode Pictures
As usual, I have done pictures from the episode that aired in Japan on thursday. This episode features Ash & Co. finding the Gile they befriended in the previous episode. However, both Ash & Barry have their eyes set on the land shark Pokémon. The AniméDex has been updated with the contents of this episode. Click the picture to go to the gallery but be warned however as they contain spoilers;
Until Next Time, See Ya
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Christmas Eve: Character Biography, Episode Titles & Advent Calendar24-12-2009- 10:24 GMT / 05:24 EST by Serebii
Merry Christmas. I will try to get the Episode Pictures up today, if not then they'll likely be up by Saturday. Keep sending in your HGSS update ideas. Since Heart Gold & Soul Silver have been released, the Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have been booming with discussion & trade respectively so be sure to visit them.
Edit @ 14:58; Episode Titles
In The Anime Department
Character Biography Update
With the episode that aired in Japan just now, some changes were brought to Ash's Pokémon Roster. As such, I have updated his character biography with the changes that were implemented in this episode. Be warned though, as these changes contain major spoilers from the episode that aired today. Click the picture to go to the character biography;
In The Anime Department
Dub Episode Title
Once again, the MSN TV schedule revealed a new dub episode title. This is the episode title for the thirty-fourth episode of this season and the 607th episode total. This episode features the continuation of the Twinleaf Festival and features Ash & Co. having to look for Professor Oak whom has disappeared. This episode is to be called A Faux Oak Finish! and is scheduled to air on the 9th of January. Click the picture for synopsis and episode pictures;
A second dub title was also revealed by the MSN TV schedule. This is the episode title for the thirty-fifth episode of this season and the 608th episode total. This episode features Ash & Co. getting shrunk down in a tent at the Twinleaf Festival to be a size smaller than the Pokémon themselves. This episode is to be called Historical Mystery Tour and is scheduled to air on the 16th of January. Click the picture for synopsis and episode pictures;
A third dub title was also revealed by the MSN TV schedule. This is the episode title for the thirty-sixth episode of this season and the 609th episode total. This episode features the conclusion of the Twinleaf Festival which ends with Ash battling Barry's father, the Tower Tycoon; Palmer. This episode is to be called Challenging A Towering Figure! and is scheduled to air on the 23rd of January. Click the picture for synopsis and episode pictures;
A fourth dub title was also revealed by the MSN TV schedule. This is the episode title for the thirty-seventh episode of this season and the 610th episode total. This episode features Ash & Co. get trapped by an evil Togepi whom has taken over one of Team Rocket's traps. This episode is to be called Where No Togepi Has Gone Before! and is scheduled to air on the 30th of January. Click the picture for synopsis and episode pictures;
In The Site Department
Serebii.net's 7th Advent Calendar - Complete
Advent is now over and we now have 24 days worth of puzzles and downloads in the Advent Calendar. These puzzles increased in difficulty as the month went on and climaxed today with a massive 150 word Crossword. The Advent Calendar is only going to remain up until the end of the year, so I suggest you check it out while you still can. Click the picture you go to our Advent Calendar.
Until Next Time, See Ya
Wednesday: HeartGold/SoulSilver Pokéthlon Stat Page23-12-2009- 09:04 GMT / 04:04 EST by Serebii
You've all sent in some good suggestions, keep them coming. Since Heart Gold & Soul Silver have been released, the Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have been booming with discussion & trade respectively so be sure to visit them.
In The Games Department
HeartGold/SoulSilver - Pokéthlon Pokémon Listings
Based on a suggestion and with help from yaminokame, we have edited our Pokéthlon Pokémon listing to not just show the maximum Pokéthlon stats for each Pokémon, but also to show the base stats. These stats are all variable based on the Pokémon's nature but the base always stay the same. These can then be improved by blending Apricorns. The Pokédex was also updated with these updates
Until Next Time, See Ya
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Tuesday: HeartGold/SoulSilver PokéWalker Area Page22-12-2009- 15:38 GMT / 10:38 EST by Serebii
As HeartGold & SoulSilver are just around the corner, and there are no other games revealed for the near future, I'm using some of my spare time to further update the pages in the HGSS section with anything we can think of. If there is anything you wish to know about this game, just let me know and I'll get to it. Since Heart Gold & Soul Silver have been released, the Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have been booming with discussion & trade respectively so be sure to visit them.
![Pokémon HeartGold/SoulSilver - PokéWalker Course Complete Listings](https://www.serebii.net/heartgoldsoulsilver/pokewalkerlink.png)
In The Games Department
HeartGold/SoulSilver - PokéWalker Course Complete Listings
With thanks to yaminokame, we have been able to update the PokéWalker Area listings with the definite amount of steps required to activate each Pokémon and each item in their respective courses. These steps are counted seperately each day so the peripheral requires decent use. In addition to that, we have added another listing for each Area detailling the special types that are suggested to bring into the course. If you bring a Pokémon of that type into the course, the amount of steps required for Pokémon is reduced by 25% so it's always best to plan the course you're going to enter based on the Pokémon you wish to train. Click the picture to go to the page.
Until Next Time, See Ya
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Monday: Another European Rumble Password & European HGSS Release Rumour21-12-2009- 19:51 GMT / 14:51 EST by Serebii
It's almost Christmas. Since Heart Gold & Soul Silver have been released, the Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have been booming with discussion & trade respectively so be sure to visit them.
In The Games Department
Pokémon Rumble - European Password
Another new password has been revealed for the European version of Pokémon Rumble. This password gives you access to a special Shiny Bidoof with the Gutsy Trait and the attacks Superpower & Hyper. The US version of this password was released last month unofficially. This password is 2424-3624 for the European version and as a reminder, 5575-2435 for the US password. It is currently unknown if Nintendo will release any new passwords for Europe & America. Click the picture to go to the Password page for the other Passwords
![Pokémon HeartGold/SoulSilver](https://www.serebii.net/heartgoldsoulsilver/silverbox.jpg)
In The Games Department
Pokémon HGSS European Date Rumour
Although it is likely to be nothing but rumour, English retailler Play.com has begun listing Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver for release in Europe on March 26th 2010. This date is obviously not confirmed and is likely to just be a placeholder date. Normally, I don't tend to report on every date retaillers post but this one does fall on the right day for Nintendo to release games in Europe. There will likely be a press release for the European Date soon and as soon as Nintendo announce it, we'll post it here
Until Next Time, See Ya
Sunday: Pokémon of the Week20-12-2009- 11:10 GMT / 06:10 EST by Serebii
Christmas is just a few days away. Since Heart Gold & Soul Silver have been released, the Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have been booming with discussion & trade respectively so be sure to visit them.
In The Pokémon of the Week Department
Who's That Pokémon
Once again going into the 4th Generation Competitive Battling strategies, we are covering our one-hundred & fourty-fifth Pokémon. Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced within the second generation. To tie in with it being Christmas on Friday, we are covering the Pokémon considered to be a Reindeer Pokémon. Staring at its antlers creates an odd sensation as if one were being drawn into their centers.Its curved antlers subtly change the flow of air to create a strange space where reality is distorted. So here it is, the one hundred & fourty-fifth featured Pokémon, Stantler.
Until Next Time, See Ya
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Saturday: Episode Pictures, Mystery Dungeon Password & SpeedGamer Marathon19-12-2009- 10:48 GMT / 05:48 EST by Serebii
I am incredibly sorry for the delay in episode pictures. I will get them up as soon as possible, but I cannot say for sure when that will be, although the AniméDex was updated just after it airing. Since Heart Gold & Soul Silver have been released, the Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have been booming with discussion & trade respectively so be sure to visit them.
Edit @ 16:34; Episode Pictures added. Sorry again for the delay.
In The Animé Department
Episode Pictures
As usual, I have done pictures from the episode that aired in Japan on thursday. This episode features Ash & Co. meeting an old lady who teaches Dragon Pokémon the special move; Draco Meteor. However, when they get there, they are attacked by a wild Gible whom then tries using the attack itself. The AniméDex has been updated with the contents of this episode. Click the picture to go to the gallery but be warned however as they contain spoilers;
In The Games Department
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Adventure Squad Series - New Password
Another new password has been revealed for the Japanese version of the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Adventure Squad Series by the Daisuki Club. This password gives you access to a special Alternate Coloured Roserade. This Roserade is the only Pokémon of an Alternate Colour given by passwords that is over Level 5. This password is K--Q &X%R 1%MC =8TX. Click the picture to go to the Password page for the other Passwords.
In The General Department
Charity Speed Run
Last night, the people at The Speed Gamers began a highly ambitious speed run of all the Pokémon games. Their aim is to capture all Pokémon from Bulbasaur up to Arceus with no external trades. They are going to be playing through Ruby, Sapphire, FireRed, LeafGreen, Diamond, Pearl, HeartGold & SoulSilver. These will be running with several games at a time in an effort to capture whatever Pokémon they can. This is due to last 72 hours and all proceeds from donations are going to the very worthy Ally's House cause to help children struck with cancer and their families out. So if you wanna check this out, click here to go to their page and their video
Until Next Time, See Ya
Friday: Pokémon Rumble European Password18-12-2009- 15:22 GMT / 10:22 EST by Serebii
Sorry about the delay in the Episode Pictures, it is unavoidable. I'll get them up as soon as I possibly can. Since Heart Gold & Soul Silver have been released, the Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have been booming with discussion & trade respectively so be sure to visit them.
In The Games Department
Pokémon Rumble - European Password
Another new password has been revealed for the European version of Pokémon Rumble. This password gives you access to a special Shiny Rattata with the Speedy Trait and the attacks Reversal & Double-Edge. The US version of this password was released last month unofficially. This password is 0215-3612. Click the picture to go to the Password page for the other Passwords.
Until Next Time, See Ya
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Thursday: Pokémon Rumble TCG Set17-12-2009- 09:59 GMT / 04:59 EST by Serebii
Will likely ammend this update later today with the Episode Pictures. Since Heart Gold & Soul Silver have been released, the Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have been booming with discussion & trade respectively so be sure to visit them.
In The TCG Department
Pokémon Rumble TCG Set
Earlier this month, to coincide with the release of Pokémon Rumble on WiiWare, a special promotional set was released featuring a new way to play the TCG game. This 16 card set costs $10 and is out everywhere now. With thanks to SkittyOnWailord, who just got his set of it, we now have scans and have added them to the Card section. The Cardex has also been updated with these cards. Click the picture to go to the page.
In The Animé Department
New Japanese Episode Title
Another pair of new Japanese Episode title has been revealed for two upcoming episodes of the Animé in Japan. The first episode features the Animé debut of the Pokéthlon and the second episode features Dawn's next Pokémon Contest. It is scheduled to air on January 21st & 28th Respectively
Episode 628: Get Fired Up Snorlax! Prince of Pokéthlon!
Episode 629: Pokemon Contest! Asatsuki Tournament!!
Until Next Time, See Ya
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Tuesday: US Pikachu Coloured Pichu Announced & Battrio Set15-12-2009- 17:45 GMT / 12:45 EST by Serebii
Christmas is slowly approaching. Since Heart Gold & Soul Silver have been released, the Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have been booming with discussion & trade respectively so be sure to visit them.
In The Games Department
Pikachu Coloured Pichu Event
The official site last night announced that they will be holding an event for the Pikachu Coloured Pichu in the near future. This Pichu, when traded to HeartGold & SoulSilver will activate the special Spiky Eared Pichu in Ilex Forest. This is the Pichu that recently featured in the Arceus & The Jewel of Life movie. The event details are not currently known but as soon as Nintendo reveals it, I will post it here. Click the picture to go to the page detailling everything about the in-game event that the Pichu activates as well as the special features of the Spiky Eared Pichu
![Decisive Battle! Kyogre & Groudon Chapter](https://www.serebii.net/battrio/link2.png)
In The Games Department
New Battrio Set
This one kind of slipped under the radar during our HeartGold & SoulSilver coverage. Last month, a new Pokémon Battrio set got released. This set, the Decisive Battle! Kyogre & Groudon Chapter is based upon the Pokémon within Ruby & Sapphire as well as the legendary beasts of Johto. As such, I have compiled a list of all the discs within the set. The BattrioDex has been updated with the contents of this set. Click the picture to go to the page.
Until Next Time, See Ya
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Monday: Next HGSS WiFi Event Announced14-12-2009- 17:45 GMT / 12:45 EST by Serebii
As the PokéPark coverage is complete, I ask for you guys to let me know if there is anything about the game you wish to know. Since Heart Gold & Soul Silver have been released, the Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have been booming with discussion & trade respectively so be sure to visit them.
![HGSS WiFi Event; Champ Path](https://www.serebii.net/heartgoldsoulsilver/champpath.jpg)
In The Games Department
HGSS WiFi Event; Champ Path
The latest issue of CoroCoro magazine has come out and has announced that the Champ Path PokéWalker Course, released earlier this year at the Battle Road Tournement, is scheduled for WiFi release with the Japanese versions of HeartGold & SoulSilver next month. This even will run from January 13th 2010 to January 27th 2010 making it last only two weeks, sandwiched between the Enigma Crystal event and the repeat of the Mew Event. This course features a variety of rare Pokémon, each Level 5 and knowing moves they wouldn't know. Click the picture to go to the HGSS PokéWalker Area page.
To footnote this update, earlier today Nintendo released a press release with their Quarter 1 2010 releases and that list included HeartGold & SoulSilver and confirmed the March 14th US Release Date we posted about on Saturday.
Until Next Time, See Ya
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Sunday: TCG Promo & Pokémon of the Week13-12-2009- 10:54 GMT / 05:54 EST by Serebii
The year is slowly winding down. Since Heart Gold & Soul Silver have been released, the Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have been booming with discussion & trade respectively so be sure to visit them.
In The TCG Department
DP Promos
With special thanks to SkittyOnWailord for scanning his cards, we have added a new Promo card to the special DP Promo card set. This Promo card is a reprint of a Platinum: Arceus card with alternate artwork. It never came out in Japan so is US only and is only available in special Collectors Tins. The Cardex has also been updated with these cards. Click the picture to go to the page.
In The Pokémon of the Week Department
Who's That Pokémon
Once again going into the 4th Generation Competitive Battling strategies, we are covering our one-hundred & fourty-fourth Pokémon. Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced within the third generation. It creates a thundercloud overhead to drop lightning bolts. It discharges electricity from its mane. So here it is, the one hundred & fourty-fourth featured Pokémon, Manectric.
Until Next Time, See Ya
Saturday: Possible HeartGold/SoulSilver Date12-12-2009- 08:34 GMT / 03:34 EST by Serebii
Sorry about the delay, will likely ammend this update throughout the day. Since Heart Gold & Soul Silver have been released, the Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have been booming with discussion & trade respectively so be sure to visit them.
In The Games Department
HGSS Date
Two days ago, Amazon.com updated their listings for the games HeartGold & SoulSilver to include a March 14th 2010 date. At that time, this was shrugged off as retaillers often put their own date guesses up. However, last night, and thanks to all who let me know, they updated with the US Boxarts which seemingly validate the date. It is possible that the date will change between now and then and it isn't confirmed. The Box Art however confirms that the PokéWalker peripheral will be included with the games. Click the box art to go to our massive HeartGold/SoulSilver section
Until Next Time, See Ya
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Friday: Episode Pictures, Movie Details & Legend Promos11-12-2009- 08:32 GMT / 03:32 EST by Serebii
Sorry about the delay, will likely ammend this update throughout the day. Since Heart Gold & Soul Silver have been released, the Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have been booming with discussion & trade respectively so be sure to visit them.
Edit @ 10:05; Card Promos Added
Edit @ 12:24; Movie 13 details added & Episode Title added
In The Animé Department
Episode Pictures
As usual, I have done pictures from the episode that aired in Japan yesterday. This episode features Ash & Co. arriving in the next town to view Zoey's final Sinnoh Contest. However, while there, Dawn decides to train her Pokémon for her final contest. The AniméDex has been updated with the contents of this episode. Click the picture to go to the gallery but be warned however as they contain spoilers;
In The Animé Department
Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl - Phantom Champion Z
The official site has just updated with details for the movie we announced yesterday, Phantom Champion Z. This 13th movie is set to feature several Johto Legendary Pokémon including this site's namesake; Celebi and wil llikely provide the Celebi as the download. I have created a page detailling everything we know about this movie, including the brief hint of the plot they revealed. Click the picture to go to the page
In The Animé Department
New Japanese Episode Title
Another new Japanese Episode title has been revealed for an upcoming episode of the Animé in Japan. This episode features Ash training his Buizel. It is scheduled to air on January 7th
Episode 627: Growling Ice Punch! Buizel VS Mr. Mime!!
In The TCG Department
LEGEND Promotional Cards
The official Japanese card site has updated with a pair of new Legend Promotional Cards . These cards are based upon the Eon Pokémon; Latias & Latios and are to be released at the end of the month as part of a special HeartGold/SoulSilver package. Thanks to yaminokame for assistance on the translations. The Cardex has also been updated with these cards. Click the picture to go to the Legend Promotional Card page
Until Next Time, See Ya
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Thursday: PokéPark Coverage Day 5 & Movie 13 News10-12-2009- 08:41 GMT / 03:41 EST by Serebii
I should have episode pictures for today's episode later today or tomorrow. Since Heart Gold & Soul Silver have been released, the Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have been booming with discussion & trade respectively so be sure to visit them.
Edit @ 22:35; Movie 13 News
In The Animé Department
Movie 13 Details Revealed
With thanks to yaminokame for letting me know, the news of the 13th Movie's title and titular Pokémon has been revealed through a trailer in Japan. The movie is set to be called Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl - Phantom Champion Z (幻影の覇者Z)and features the Johto Legends and Celebi, indicating that Celebi may be the giveaway Pokémon and link in with the special event in HeartGold/SoulSilver. The official site is expected to update with the trailer tomorrow
In The Games Department
PokéPark Wii - Pikachu's Great Adenture - Area Pokémon Listings
As per request, I have updated the Area Listings with lists of all the Pokémon in each respective area. This lists ones standing around, running attractions and ones you can challenge to a Trial of Strength. Click the picture for the page
Until Next Time, See Ya
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Tuesday: PokéPark Coverage Day 408-12-2009- 09:40 GMT / 04:40 EST by Serebii
Our PokéPark coverage is now coming to an end. I'll place some more pages up so keep checking back. Since Heart Gold & Soul Silver have been released, the Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have been booming with discussion & trade respectively so be sure to visit them.
Edit @ 13:50 - Trial of Strength Page Added
In The Games Department
PokéPark Wii - Pikachu's Great Adenture - Special Pokémon
Like previous games, there are a variety of Pokémon that are not available until after you beat the game. These Pokémon are available only within their respective attractions. However, some will have passwords that allow them to appear in the overworld, of which we have four. As such, I have created a page detailling all these Special Pokémon, the attractions their in, their score to beat and tips on how to beat that score. Click the picture for the page
In The Games Department
PokéPark Wii - Pikachu's Great Adenture - Trial of Strength
The Trial of Strength is the one main method of obtaining Pokémon for use in the attractions in these games. These Trial of Strengths have five different varieties and comprise the majority of the game's gameplay. As such, I have created a page detailling all of the Trial of Strength. Click the picture for the page
Until Next Time, See Ya
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Monday: PokéPark Coverage Day 307-12-2009- 09:51 GMT / 04:51 EST by Serebii
Our PokéPark coverage is now winding down. I shall begin creating many pages regarding the different aspects of the game. If there's anything you wish me to cover, contact me to let me know. Since Heart Gold & Soul Silver have been released, the Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have been booming with discussion & trade respectively so be sure to visit them.
Edit @ 11:00 Pokémon Listing Complete
Edit @ 11:45 - Legendary Pokémon Details added
Edit @ 12:22 - Legendary Pkmn Clarification
Edit @ 13:27 - Episode Title Revealed
Edit @ 17:52 - All Pokémon including extras listed
In The Games Department
PokéPark Wii - Pikachu's Great Adenture - Area Listings
As in all games, there are a variety of areas hidden within the game. These areas contain the Pokémon and a variety of attractions in each area. This page details each of the areas, their locales, attractions and what you need to do there. Click the picture for the page
In The Games Department
PokéPark Wii - Pikachu's Great Adenture - Pokémon Listings
Contiuning our coverage of the game, I have since discovered the method for obtaining all the non-legendary/non-password Pokémon. These are the Pokémon obtained through obscure methods. I will update the page with Legendary Pokémon details as soon as we get them. Click the picture for the page
In The Games Department
PokéPark Wii - Pikachu's Great Adenture - Legendary Pokémon
We have now discovered the means in which you can obtain the Legendary Pokémon. This is done by beating the high scores on each of the attractions they are used in. The passwords are then used at another point to make the Pokémon appear in the Park for you to race or battle. As such, the Password Page has been ammended with these details. Click the picture for the page
In The Animé Department
New Japanese Episode Title
Another new Japanese Episode title has been revealed for an upcoming episode of the Animé in Japan. The details of this episode are not yet known. It is scheduled to air on January 7th
Episode 626: Explosion! Magnezone vs Metagross!!
In The News Department
Pokémon World 100th Issue Event
Our friends at the UK based Pokémon World magazine are about to celebrate their 100th issue. In order to celebrate this milestone, they are asking their readers and site visitors to send in an email and vote for the No. 1 Pokémon of all time. This Pokémon can be any of the 493 current Pokémon. All you have to do is check their feature for this on their site and email them your response
Until Next Time, See Ya
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Sunday: PokéPark Coverage, Episode Titles & Pokémon of the Week06-12-2009- 10:03 GMT / 05:03 EST by Serebii
Our PokéPark coverage shall continue throughout the day and, like before, this update shall be continually ammended with the details and pages I create. Since Heart Gold & Soul Silver have been released, the Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have been booming with discussion & trade respectively so be sure to visit them.
Edit @ 11:15 - PokéPark Coverage continues. - Forum Discovery Thread
Edit @ 12:02 - More Attraction & Pokémon Details added as well as new password
Edit @ 12:42 - Another new Attraction found
Edit @ 13:25 - More Pokémon added plus a new area discovered. Added the page
Edit @ 15:38 - Another new Password added to the password page
Edit @ 16:20 - Added more Pokémon and Attraction details
Edit @ 17:04 - Added more Pokémon and a new, and possibly final, attraction
Edit @ 17:54 - Password Pokémon uses discovered
Edit @ 19:05 - Almost all Pokémon in the list. Just missing the Password ones, which we'll know when the passwords are out
![PokéPark Wii - Pikachu's Great Adenture - Passwords](https://www.serebii.net/pokepark/balloonlink.jpg)
In The Games Department
PokéPark Wii - Pikachu's Great Adenture - Passwords
In the continuation of the PokéPark Coverage, a variety of new passwords have been released for the game, activating a variety of features including Items for Pikachu and even special Pokémon themselves. As with past games, I have compiled a page detailling these passwords and what they do. I'll post if any more arrive
In The Games Department
PokéPark Wii - Pikachu's Great Adenture - Attractions
Contiuning our coverage of the game, I have uncovered more details about the variety of Attractions found within the various areas of the game. These attractions are all led by one Pokémon and have a variety of Pokémon able to participate in them. As such, I am continuing to include the Attraction details I discover on the Attraction Page. Click the picture for details
In The Games Department
PokéPark Wii - Pikachu's Great Adenture - Pokémon Listings
Contiuning our coverage of the game, I have also uncovered more Pokémon. As there are 193 Pokémon within the game, there are many to discover dotted around each area, some of which are incredibly hard to find. I will be continually updating the page with the Pokémon as I discover them. Click the picture for the page
In The Games Department
PokéPark Wii - Pikachu's Great Adenture - Area Listings
As in all games, there are a variety of areas hidden within the game. These areas contain the Pokémon and a variety of attractions in each area. This page details each of the areas, their locales, attractions and what you need to do there. Click the picture for the page
In The Anime Department
Dub Episode Title
Once again, the MSN TV schedule revealed a new dub episode title. This is the episode title for the thirty-first episode of this season and the 604th episode total. This episode features Ash & Co. meet with Looker and discover Team Galactic are plotting something in Mt. Coronet. This episode is to be called Gateway to Ruin and is scheduled to air on the 19th of December. Click the picture for synopsis and episode pictures;
A second dub title was also revealed by the MSN TV schedule. This is the episode title for the thirty-secind episode of this season and the 605th episode total. This episode features Piplup fall for another trainer's Marill. However, soon after this, an Elekid arrives to declare its intentions with the Marill, but the three are soon seperated from their trainers. This episode is to be called Three Sides to Every Story and is scheduled to air on the 26th of December. Click the picture for synopsis and episode pictures;
![The Mother of All Battlers](https://www.serebii.net/Toolbar/anime/606.jpg)
A second dub title was also revealed by the MSN TV schedule. This is the episode title for the thirty-third episode of this season and the 606th episode total. This episode features Ash & Co. arrive in Twinleaf Town for the Twinleaf Festival. While there, they meet up with Dawn's mother. However, soon after that, Dawn and her mother have a Pokémon battle. This episode is to be called The Mother of All Battlers and is scheduled to air on the 2nd of January. Click the picture for synopsis and episode pictures;
In The Pokémon of the Week Department
Who's That Pokémon
Once again going into the 4th Generation Competitive Battling strategies, we are covering our one-hundred & fourty-third Pokémon. Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced within the first generation. This Pokémon is capable of going at speeds up to Mach-2 and is known to quickly swoop along water and catch prey such as Magikarp. So here it is, the one hundred & fourty-third featured Pokémon, Pidgeot.
Until Next Time, See Ya
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Saturday: PokéPark Coverage Begins05-12-2009- 08:16 GMT / 03:16 EST by Serebii
Keep checking back. Since Heart Gold & Soul Silver have been released, the Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have been booming with discussion & trade respectively so be sure to visit them.
Edit @ 11:03; More Attraction Pokémon added as well as Pokémon Listings
Edit @ 15:00; More Pokémon listings added
Edit @ 15:53; New Attraction discovered and added to the page
Edit @ 16:48; More Pokémon added
Edit @ 19:16; Two pages added & Rumble Password
Edit @ 21:54; Added Magma Zone details to Attractions, Pokémon Listings and Area details. Now listing over 100 Pokémon
Edit @ 22:45; Final addition; New Attraction added to Attraction Page. New Area added to Area page
![PokéPark Wii - Pikachu's Great Adenture](https://www.serebii.net/pokepark/pelipperattraction.jpg)
In The Games Department
PokéPark Wii - Pikachu's Great Adenture
Well, my copy has arrived so the coverage of this game shall begin. It will be a slow but steady coverage based upon this game, its story, its bosses, its battles and its attractions. First, I will note that we once again have a Forum Discovery Thread where all my discoveries will be quickly posted.
Next, there are 193 usable Pokémon in this game, all registered in a Pokédex numbered P-XXX. The first Pokémon is Chatot
There also appear to be dozens of Pokémon you can use in the attractions, I've begun listing them on the Attractions page.
Keep checking back for more as the day continues
![PokéPark Wii - Pikachu's Great Adenture](https://www.serebii.net/pokepark/icezone.jpg)
In The Games Department
PokéPark Wii - Pikachu's Great Adenture Areas
As there are a variety of areas dotted around PokéPark Wii, I have created a page detailling these areas, the attractions within and the story progression of the area. This page will continually be updated so keep checking back over the weekend. Click the picture to go to the page
In The Games Department
PokéPark Wii - Pikachu's Great Adenture Areas
In addition to the main areas of the game, I have created a page regarding the hub area and all the stalls and functionalities which are placed within it. It is unlikely there is anything more to add to it, but I shall notify you if there is. Click the picture to go to the page
In The Games Department
PokéPark Wii - Pikachu's Great Adenture - Pokémon List
As I play through the game, I am compiling a list of all the Pokémon I encounter as well as how to obtain them and what attractions they re in. This list will be continually updated throughout the weekend so be sure to keep checking back. Click the picture to go to the page
In The Games Department
European Pokémon Rumble Password
Thanks to all who sent these in, the official site has revealed the password for the anticipated Giratina Origin Forme in both America and Europe. This Pokémon is not available in Rumble by any other method.. Click the picture to go to our password page.
Until Next Time, See Ya
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Friday: PokéPark Passwords & Episode Pictures04-12-2009- 08:29 GMT / 03:29 EST by Serebii
The update shall be ammeneded with Episode Pictures later. I apologise for the delay. Since Heart Gold & Soul Silver have been released, the Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have been booming with discussion & trade respectively so be sure to visit them.
Edit @ 13:20; Episode Pictures added. Sorry for the delay
In The Games Department
PokéPark Wii - Pikachu's Great Adenture Passwords
The official site has just revealed that PokéPark Wii, like the previous Wii games, will feature a Password function that allows you access to a variety of new elements. They are activated by the main game menu when you select your Save File. The first password gives you a special Surfboard which allows Pikachu to participate in the Gyarados' Marine Slider attraction. The password is 7887 2252. We'll bring more passwords as they come and our game coverage shall begin within a few days
![Air Battle Master Appears! Gliscor VS Scizor!](https://www.serebii.net/622.jpg)
In The Animé Department
Episode Pictures
As usual, I have done pictures from the episode that aired in Japan yesterday. This episode features Ash challenging an elderly trainer whom proclaims he is the master of Aerial Pokémon Combat. Facing Gliscor against the master's Scizor, Ash faces a massive challenge. The AniméDex has been updated with the contents of this episode. Click the picture to go to the gallery but be warned however as they contain spoilers;
Until Next Time, See Ya
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Thursday: TCG HeartGold SoulSilver & Animé Character Biography Update03-12-2009- 10:47 GMT / 05:47 EST by Serebii
I will likely ammend this update later on today, possibly with Episode Pictures. Since Heart Gold & Soul Silver have been released, the Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have been booming with discussion & trade respectively so be sure to visit them.
Edit @ 22:40; TCG Details added
In The TCG Department
HeartGold & SoulSilver Details
I have just received some new data on the upcoming HeartGold SoulSilver TCG set. This set is due for release in America on February 10th 2010 and is set to feature the cards of the recently released Japanese sets; HeartGold Collection & SoulSilver Collection. There is said to be over 120 cards within this set and features the same special Pokémon LEGEND cards as the Japanese sets. It is also to be released with three different theme decks named Growth Clash, EmberSpark & Mind Flood based upon Meganium, Typhlosion & Feraligatr respectively. It also confirms that the ultra rare cards replacing Pokémon Lv. X are to be called Pokémon Prime.
![Character Biography - Ash](https://www.serebii.net/anime/pictures/shinou/619/DP308.jpg)
In The Anime Department
Character Biography Update
With the episode that aired in Japan just now, some changes were brought to Ash's Pokémon Roster. As such, I have updated his character biography with the changes that were implemented in this episode. Be warned though, as these changes contain major spoilers from the episode that aired today. Click the picture to go to the character biography;
Until Next Time, See Ya
Wednesday: Dub Episode Title02-12-2009- 09:45 GMT / 04:45 EST by Serebii
Be sure to check our Advent Calendar each day. Since Heart Gold & Soul Silver have been released, the Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have been booming with discussion & trade respectively so be sure to visit them.
In The Anime Department
Dub Episode Title
Once again, the MSN TV schedule revealed a new dub episode title. This is the episode title for the thirtieth episode of this season and the 603rd episode total. This episode features Ash & Co. taking part in the special Pokémon Hustle obstacle course. However, they soon discover that all is not what it seems when it comes to the course. This episode is to be called Beating The Bustle & Hustle! and is scheduled to air on the 12th of Decenber. Click the picture for synopsis and episode pictures;
Until Next Time, See Ya
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Tuesday: PokéPark Wii, Rumble Passwords & Serebii.net Advent Calendar01-12-2009- 08:19 GMT / 03:19 EST by Serebii
So begins the final month of 2009. Since Heart Gold & Soul Silver have been released, the Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have been booming with discussion & trade respectively so be sure to visit them.
In The Games Department
PokéPark Wii - Pikachu's Great Adventure - Attractions
As the game is coming out in Japan in a few days, I have compiled a page detailling everything we know about all the attractions within the game. This lists how they are played, the tasks you have to undertake and whether they are timed or not. This page will be updated as the game comes out. Click the picture to go to the page
In The Games Department
European Pokémon Rumble Passwords
Thanks to all who sent these in, a variety of European passwords have revealed from the official site. These passwords contain a variety of Pokémon including the Sky Forme Shaymin and the Kanto starter Pokéon. Click the picture to go to our password page.
In The Site Department
Serebii.net's 7th Advent Calendar
As we have done since 2003, this year, my good friend PiPikachu and I have created an Advent Calendar. For those of you who are unfamiliar with the term, an Advent Calendar is essentially a countdown until Christmas. Every day, a new puzzle and a variety of new downloads for you to enjoy. As time goes on, the puzzles get harder and the downloads get more plentiful, so be sure to check back every day. Click the picture you go to our Advent Calendar.
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