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Saturday: Final Ranger Wi-Fi Mission Reminder & EU Details & Episode Titles28-02-2009- 16:29 GMT / 11:29 EST by Serebii
The project is really looking awesome now. It is close to release but requires a fair bit more material before it goes live.
Edit @ 19:10; Episode Titles Added
![Ranger: Shadows of Almia - For the Bride & Shaymin!](https://www.serebii.net/ranger2/extra/shaymin.png)
In The Games Department
Ranger: Shadows of Almia - For the Bride & Shaymin! US & EU Release Details
As we reported earlier this month, the final mission for Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia is scheduled to go live in America tomorrow. This mission features a story of a Shaymin that runs away when it is meant to be present at a Wedding. As it is an Extra Mission and not a Special Mission, Shaymin is not transferrable to Diamond, Pearl or Platinum. In the US, this Wi-Fi Event mission is scheduled to go from March 1st 2009 to April 30th 2009. However, today Nintendo of Europe announced that this final mission is also going to be available from tomorrow in Europe and will last until March 31st 2009, meaning its going to be around for a shorter length of time. To play this mission, you need to have beaten the game's main story, however you can download it at any time. Click the picture to go to the special page detailling all six Wi-Fi missions.
![If the Scarf Fits, Wear It](https://www.serebii.net/Toolbar/anime/566.jpg)
In The Anime Department
Dub Episode Titles
Today, MSN TV has revealed the next three dub titles, for the episodes airing in the rest of March. Firstly is the episode title for the fourty-sixth episode of this season and the 566th episode total. This episode has Ash & Co. meet up with their old friend from the Summer School; Angie. While there, they soon discover that a floating monster has been terrorising the area. This episode is to be called If the Scarf Fits, Wear It and is scheduled to air on the 21st of March. Click the picture for synopsis and episode pictures;
![A Trainer and Child Reunion](https://www.serebii.net/Toolbar/anime/567.jpg)
Next is the episode title for the fourty-seventh episode of this season and the 567th episode total. This episode features Ash & Co. meeting up with the Elite Four member Aaron and his Bug-type Pokémon. When they meet up with Aaron, they soon discover Aaron has been longing for an old friend of his. This episode is to be called A Trainer and Child Reunion and is scheduled to air on the 28th of March. Click the picture for synopsis and episode pictures;
Next is the episode title for the fourty-eigth episode of this season and the 568th episode total. This episode features Ash & Co. once again meeting up with Paul. Ash is eager to challenge him to a battle. Paul accepts and a battle ensues .The battle, however, ends with some surprising circumstances. This episode is to be called Aiding the Enemy and is scheduled to air on the 4th of April;. Click the picture for synopsis and episode pictures;
Until Next Time, See Ya
Friday: Episode Pictures27-02-2009- 13:50 GMT / 08:50 EST by Serebii
I apologise for the delay in these episode pictures. It was beyond my control.
In The Animé Department
Episode Pictures
As usual, we have the pictures from the episode that aired yesterday in Japan. This episode features Ash & Co. go on a quest to find Froslass' child Snorunt after Piplup & Meowth get captured by Froslass. However, a nearby Poacher has his eyes on the Snorunt. The Animédex has also been updated with the appearances within 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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Wednesday: Jp. Platinum Event Reminder & Episode Title25-02-2009- 10:40 GMT / 05:40 EST by Serebii
The project is really looking awesome now. You should all find it useful
In The Games Department
Pokémon Platinum - Secret Key Event
This reminder is to remind you that if you have the Japanese version of Pokémon Platinum, you only have a few more days in order to download the Secret Key. This is the second coming of this event and will last until Monday 2nd March and we do not know if this event will return. The US date of this event has yet to be revealed but it is going to happen. Later this year for Japan, the Oak's Letter will also be given over Wi-Fi. The dates for this event have yet to be given, but they're expected soon. Click the picture to go to the page detailling the effect of the Secret Key.
![Double Team Turnover](https://www.serebii.net/Toolbar/anime/565.jpg)
In The Anime Department
Dub Episode Title
The Cartoon Network schedule has today revealed the episode title for the fourty-fifth episode of this season and the 565th episode total. This episode is the second part of a two-part story featuring a Team Galactic operation within Celestic Town. This episode has Cyrus, Mars, Jupiter & Saturn attempt to steal the Lustrous Orb. However, Cynthia & Ash & Co. have to try and stop them. The episode is called Double Team Turnover and is scheduled to air on March 7th in America. Click the picture for synopsis and episode pictures;
Until Next Time, See Ya
Monday: Episode Title23-02-2009- 12:03 GMT / 07:03 EST by Serebii
Starting to be back into the slow news times
In The Animé Department
Japanese Episode Titles
Two further Japanese Episode Titles have been revealed for two episodes airing as part of a one hour special on March 26th, missing March 19th which will have no new episodes. The episodes are as follows:
Episode 587: Crash! Mamoswine VS Aggron!
Episode 588: Teach Me! Pokémon!
Until Next Time, See Ya
Sunday: Pokémon of the Week22-02-2009- 11:34 GMT / 06:34 EST by Serebii
Been looking through the project's prototypes and it is looking wonderful. Hopefully it should not be too long before it's complete, but realistically it will be a few weeks
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 & second Pokémon. This Pokémon is noted as being very Sound orientated, despite having the ability which prevents it getting hit by Sound attacks. This Pokémon can create noise from many parts of its body and its howls can be heard six miles away. So here it is, the one hundred & second featured Pokémon, Exploud.
Until Next Time, See Ya
Friday: Episode Pictures & Title20-02-2009- 00:57 GMT / 19-02-2009- 19:57 EST by Serebii
A rather late update today, or early depending on where you are.
In The Animé Department
Episode Pictures
As usual, we have the pictures from the episode that aired yesterday in Japan. This episode features Ash & Co. meet up with an Officer Jenny whom has been on the trail of Team Rocket. However, before too long, Team Rocket manage to get their hands on her partner Pokémon. The Animédex has also been updated with the appearances within this episode. Click the picture to go to the gallery but be warned however as they contain spoilers;
In The Animé Department
Episode Title
A new title has been revealed for the episode set to air in Japan on the 12th of March of this year. This episode appears to bring a return of the PokéRinger contest that occured in the Hoenn Saga almost five years ago.
Episode 586: PokéRinger! Big Decisive Sky Battle!!
Until Next Time, See Ya
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Wednesday: Pokémon Platinum US Names & DSi Release18-02-2009- 09:14 GMT / 04:14 EST by Serebii
Continuing on with the project. It nears completion but requires polish
Edit @ 13:15; US DSi release details
In The Games Department
Pokémon Platinum US Names & Details
Nintendo today opened the official site for Platinum. This site reveals a lot of the stuff we knew about Platinum, hinting at the new Rotom forms, confirming that we will get the Secret Key outside of Japan, and the Frontier Brains and giving some basic general details. However, with that, we get the names of the three mini-games you can play over Wi-Fi. These are playable in both the Wi-Fi Plaza with random people, and in the Wi-Fi Square with your friends. These mini-games are called; Swalot Plop, Mime Jr. Top & Wobbuffet Pop. Click the picture to go to our page detailling all the WiFi aspects of the game.
![Nintendo DSi](https://www.serebii.net/Toolbar/nds.png)
In The Games Department
DSi US Release
Although this is not Pokémon news, it would be worth noting as its a console Pokémon can be played upon. Today, Nintendo issued a press release detailling the release details for the third model of the Nintendo DS; The Nintendo DSi. The DSi is an upgrade of the DS and features a variety of new features including two camera, music playback, bigger screens and WPA support as well as an online shop that allows for downloadable games. The DSi is due out in America on April 5th 2009 for the price of $169.99. The one problem is that the DSi lacks a GameBoy Advance slot meaning the Pal Park features on Diamond, Pearl & Platinum will not work in this console.
Until Next Time, See Ya
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Monday: Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of the Sky Pages16-02-2009- 15:50 GMT / 10:50 EST by Serebii
The project is coming along swimmingly, got the bulk of it done, just have to work images and database relations within it and then tighten the interface
In The Games Department
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of the Sky - Special Episodes
As stated, I have begun the consolidation of the news revealed over the weekend into various pages for the site. The first of which is a page detailling the special episodes that are added to this game. These provide further insight into the characters of the the Mystery Dungeon trilogy. Click the picture to go to the page
In The Games Department
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of the Sky - Treasure Town
Treasure Town returns in Explorers of the Sky as the main hub town. This features the same areas as before, as well as something new which has yet to be revealed. However, that said, I have created a page detailling the different stores and services in it. Click the picture to go to the page
Until Next Time, See Ya
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Sunday: Episode Title & Pokémon of the Week15-02-2009- 10:27 GMT / 05:27 EST by Serebii
For tomorrow's update, I shall consolidate the Dungeon data I posted yesterday (check the update if you missed it)
In The Anime Department
Dub Episode Title
The Cartoon Network schedule has today revealed the episode title for the fourty-fourth episode of this season and the 564th episode total. This episode is the first part of a two-part Team Galactic story set in Celestic Town. It introduces all of the Galactic Admins and has a plot to steal the Lustrous Orb. The episode is called Losing Its Lustrous and is scheduled to air on February 28th in America. Click the picture for synopsis and episode pictures;
![Pokémon of the Week - Tropius](https://www.serebii.net/potw-dp/357-i.jpg)
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 & first Pokémon. This Pokémon was among the two non-legendaries unavailable in the fourth generation until Platinum. It has fruit growing on its neck and it lives in tropical environments. It is also one of two non-legendary grass Pokémon that is not part of an evolution chain. So here it is, the one hundred & first featured Pokémon, Tropius.
Until Next Time, See Ya
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Saturday: Dungeon Sky Details & Movie News14-02-2009- 08:48 GMT / 03:48 EST by Serebii
If any of you Americans missed the movie, don't forget it will be repeated tomorrow.
![Pokémon Mystery Dungeon - Explorers of the Sky!](https://www.serebii.net/dungeonsky/episode1-2.png)
In The Games Department
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon - Explorers of the Sky
The official site has updated today with the data released in CoroCoro. The data is as follows;
- As expected, it confirms that this is a third version of the previous games; Darkness & Time, but includes loads of extras
- The story runs the same as previous Dungeon games with you being a character who has turned into a Pokémon
- The main hub is Treasure Town again and contains the same shops, but it appears there is more added to Treasure Town this time. The contents of which is yet to be revealed
- The game is set to feature over 490 Pokémon including Giratina's Origin Forme and Shaymin
- Two of the extra episodes have been revealed. These are side-quests which help to form the back story and answer the unanswered questions of the game
- Genius Igglybuff
This episode has you play as the leader of the Wigglytuff Guild back when he was an Igglybuff. Teamed with his friends Smoochum, Wooper & Budew, we see and play through to find the reason Igglybuff becomes an explorer
- In the Dark Future
This episode features the aftermath of the storyline. As Grovyle and Dusknoir both vanished into the future, they soon encounter Dialga's army. They have been sent out to eliminate Dusknoir for his apparent failure. Grovyle & Dusknoir team up as you go through Dungeons looking for the explanation
![Pokémon Mystery Dungeon - Explorers of the Sky!](https://www.serebii.net/dungeonsky/riolupikagroudon.png)
In The Games Department
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon - Explorers of the Pictures
As with this addition of information, there is an influx of pictures from the various aspects revealed here. Unlike the expected CoroCoro scans, these pictures are high resolution. These pictures have been added to the pre-release picture page. Click the picture to go to the page and explore the gallery.
In The Movies Department
Arceus - Towards the Overcome's Space-Time
The official site has updated with the Arceus data and also stating the Johto starters and Heatran's inclusion in the movie. Strangely, they're announcing those four Pokémon as new, giving all the details for them but it does not state their involvement in the movie. We'll bring you more as it comes
Until Next Time, See Ya
Friday: Episode Pictures13-02-2009- 13:48 GMT / 08:45 EST by Serebii
Sorry about the delay. Am expecting some further Dungeon Sky and Movie 12 details over the weekend so be sure to check back here.
In The Animé Department
Episode Pictures
As usual, we have the pictures from the episode that aired yesterday in Japan. This episode features Dawn entering in a Pokémon Contest in the animé-only city of Akebi town. She goes up against a rude trainer and her Gabite. The Animédex has also been updated with the appearances within 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: Dungeon Sky Release Date & News12-02-2009- 12:13 GMT / 07:13 EST by Serebii
More CoroCoro stuff expected soon, as well as episode pictures so check back
Edit @ 13:55: Further Dungeon details & Platinum European Release
In The Games Department
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of the Sky
The first preliminary scans of CoroCoro's game area has been placed up on Japanese imageboards. However, this is a simple picture showing the box-art for the upcoming game; Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of the Sky. It also states the date of its release. It will be released in Japan on April 18th 2009. There's more to come and we'll bring more, and ammend this update, as we get it. Click the picture to go to the section for the game
Some further news has come. When you select your partners, it gives them a fixed gender straight out that you have a choice of. In the screenshot, the choices are as follows;
- Chimchar♂
- Piplup♂
- Eevee♀
- Phanpy♂
- Vulpix♀
It is currently unknown if these are set for all Pokémon or if it will assign them random genders when it comes to select your starter
![Pokémon Platinum](https://www.serebii.net/platinum/box.jpg)
In The Games Department
Pokémon Platinum European Date revealed
Nintendo of Europe have sent out a press release and have confirmed the previously rumoured date of May 22nd 2009 as the release of Pokémon Platinum in Europe. This makes it released two months after the release in America. Pokémon Platinum is the third version of Diamond & Pearl and involves a variety of new features. Click the box art to go to the section.
Until Next Time, See Ya
Wednesday: Movie 12 News11-02-2009- 13:55 GMT / 08:55 EST by Serebii
Expecting more CoroCoro stuff over the next day or so so keep checking back
In The Movies Department
Movie 12 News
CoroCoro has revealed further Movie 12 news. First, it notes the expected inclusion of Arceus into the movie's title; Arceus - Towards the Overcome's Space-Time. It also shows the inclusion of Heatran into the movie as well as the surprise inclusion of the three Johto Starters; Chikorita, Cyndaquil & Totodile. Whether this has any special further meaning is unknown, but when more info comes out, we'll add it here.
Until Next Time, See Ya
Tuesday: Arceus Officially Revealed10-02-2009- 15:32 GMT / 10:32 EST by Serebii
Continuing work on the project. Will update with further details from CoroCoro as and when it comes so keep your eyes on Serebii.net
In The Pokémon Department
Arceus Revealed
The first image of the upcoming issue of CoroCoro has been revealed. This picture, while small, shows Arceus as having been revealed and states that, as expected, it will be within the upcoming 12th movie. Arceus is Pokémon #493 and is the last of the 4th Generation Pokémon to be revealed. It is unique in that it is capable of being every type depending on it's hold plate. It is set to be given out in Japan in July in conjunction with the release of the 12th movie. We'll bring more as it comes. Click the picture to go to Arceus' Pokédex page
Until Next Time, See Ya
Monday: Pokémon Special Character Biographies09-02-2009- 16:07 GMT / 11:07 EST by Serebii
The project is taking great shape
In The Manga Department
Pocket Monsters Special Biographies
Coronis has once again sent in the updated Character Biographies for two more characters in the Pocket Monsters Special manga. This biography update includes Silver & Crys. These two characters originated in the Gold, Silver & Crystal series with Silver being modelled upon the Rival in the games and Crys being the female playable character in Crystal. These biographies are updated to include the character's exploits within the Emerald series. Click the picture to go to the index page.
Until Next Time, See Ya
Sunday: Pokémon of the Week08-02-2009- 11:10 GMT / 06:10 EST by Serebii
Still working on the project. It is coming along really nicely. Still expecting CoroCoro news any day now
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 hundredth Pokémon. This Pokémon was one of the evolutions of an original Pokémon introduced in Gold & Silver. It lives in caves on the seafloor and creates giant whirlpools every time it moves. It lives at extreme ocean depths that are otherwise uninhabited. It has long been believed that the yawning of this Pokémon creates spiraling ocean currents. So here it is, the one hundredth featured Pokémon, Kingdra.
Until Next Time, See Ya
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Saturday: Ep Title & Shaymin Giveaway Reminder07-02-2009- 15:45 GMT / 10:45 EST by Serebii
Project is coming along smoothly. Also, CoroCoro is due any day now and should contain more details for Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of the Sky as well as the revelation of Arceus and possibly more so be sure to check back for that
In The Games Department
US Shaymin Event Reminder
For those of you in the US, remember that the Shaymin event begins in Toys'R'Us stores across the country tomorrow. This event will last all week from tomorrow until Saturday 14th and just requires you to go in and download. This Shaymin, once transferred to Platinum, will allow you access to the Gracidea Flower to change it into Sky Forme. As of tomorrow, the trading embargo of Shaymin on the Serebii.net Chat & Forums will also cease. Click the picture to go to Shaymin's Pokédex page.
![Battling the Generation Gap](https://www.serebii.net/Toolbar/anime/563.jpg)
In The Anime Department
Dub Episode Title
The Cartoon Network schedule has today revealed the episode title for the fourty-third episode of this season and the 563rd episode total. This episode features Dawn entering a Pokémon Contest in Celestic Town. In this contest, she meets a co-ordinator whom was the rival of Dawn's mother. The episode is called Battling the Generation Gap and is scheduled to air on February 21st in America. Click the picture for synopsis and episode pictures;
Until Next Time, See Ya
Friday: Ep Title & Platinum Pre-Order Bonus Confirmed06-02-2009- 19:58 GMT / 14:58 EST by Serebii
Almost done with one of the major areas of the project.
In The Animé Department
Episode Title
A new Japanese episode title has been revealed for the episode that is scheduled to air in Japan on March 5th. This episode features Team Rocket landing in on one of their old classmates from the Rocket training school;
Episode 585: Team Rocket Breakup!?
In The Games Department
Pokémon Platinum Pre-Order Bonus Confirmed
Thanks to all of you who e-mailled, we can now confirm that the Pre-Order Bonus mentioned yesterday exists and as predicted, it is the same figure as the one that was given away through pre-ordering in Japan. We know that stores such as Target, Best Buy & Gamestop will be stocking this, but make sure to check with your local store should you go to pre-order. Click the picture to go to the Platinum page.
Until Next Time, See Ya
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Thursday: Ep Pics & Platinum Pre-Order Bonus Revealed05-02-2009- 14:21 GMT / 09:21 EST by Serebii
Should have episode pictures from today's episode later today or tomorrow so be sure to check back for that
Edit @ 19:15; Episode Pictures up & Animédex updated
In The Animé Department
Episode Pictures
As usual, we have the pictures from the episode that aired earlier today in Japan. This episode features Ash & Co. entering a town where they find that its the time of year that Phione tend to migrate through the city, however one gets loose in the city and Team Rocket want to get it. Click the picture to go to the gallery but be warned however as they contain spoilers;
![Pokémon Platinum](https://www.serebii.net/archive/giratina.jpg)
In The Games Department
Pokémon Platinum Pre-Order Bonus
Over the past couple of days, there have been rumblings from various sources of a pre-order bonus coming for Pokémon Platinum and a GoNintendo reader contacted Nintendo and got confirmation that there is one coming. If true, the pre-order bonus is a Giratina Figure, presumably identical to the one that came with the Japanese one as pictured and will be available when the game is released if you pre-ordered. You will have to check with your local retailer to see if they are offering this offer. Click the picture to go to the Platinum section.
Until Next Time, See Ya
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Tuesday: Pokémon Special Summaries & Ranger News03-02-2009- 09:37 GMT / 04:37 EST by Serebii
Continuing the Project still. You should all enjoy it.
Edit @ 21:20; Ranger News added
In The Games Department
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia: Extra Missions
Nintendo has today announced that the final Wi-Fi Mission for Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia is set to be released on March 1st. This mission is called For The Bride & Shaymin and features Shaymin's Land Forme being utilised within a wedding in Pueltown. This mission does not give you Shaymin for your Diamond, Pearl & Platinum games but allows you to get it for your Ranger Browser. It will be available from March 1st 2009 to April 30th 2009. Click the picture to go to the page for further details.
![Pokémon Special - Diamond & Pearl Summaries](https://www.serebii.net/manga/DPSeries2.png)
In The Manga Department
Pokémon Special - Diamond & Pearl Summaries
Coronis has kindly given us some summaries for the continuing Diamond & Pearl series of the Pokémon Special manga. These summaries are not yet included within any of the Volume packs and as such are only released in a few Japanese Magazines. These chapters follow the adventures of Diamond, Pearl & Lady Platinum Berlitz as they travel through Sinnoh partaking in Contests, Gym Battles and stopping Team Galactic from succeeding in their evil schemes. Click the picture to go to the Chapter Listings. These summaries are Chapter 44 to Chapter 47.
Until Next Time, See Ya
Monday: Movie 11 Airdate02-02-2009- 15:36 GMT / 10:36 EST by Serebii
The project is coming along well. Starting to think about when exactly I should put it up as there are a variety of factors to include
In The Animé Department
Giratina & The Sky Warrior Air Date
Before the DVD release at the end of March, the Cartoon Network schedules have revealed today that the 11th movie, Giratina & The Sky Warrior, will air on Cartoon Network in America on Sunday 15th February at 7pm. Check your local TV listings to determine the exact times for you. This movie features Giratina, Dialga and Shaymin and is the second entry in the Diamond, Pearl & Platinum Movie Trilogy. Click the picture to go to a Synopsis and Pictures for the movie
Until Next Time, See Ya
Sunday: Pokémon of the Week01-02-2009- 11:22 GMT / 06:22 EST by Serebii
Still working on the project. It is coming along really nicely
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 ninety-nineth Pokémon. This Pokémon is unique in that it changes its form in Sunny Weather and with that it boosts its own strengths and the strengths of any active team-mates. It tries to make up for everything it endured as a bud. It folds back into a bud if sunlight wanes. So here it is, the ninety-nineth featured Pokémon, Cherrim.
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