31-01-2015 07:05 GMT / 02:05 EST by Serebii
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Last Update: 08:55 GMT
Edit @ 08:55: Pokkén - Machamp Alt
In The Games Department
Pokkén Tournament
The location tests for Pokkén Tournament have been continuing and we have another alternate colour revealed. This time, for the Pokémon Machamp, which shows that its colours are variable and show that it has the same band that each alt has: Pikachu round its waist at the top of the shorts, Suicune on its leg, Lucario on its thigh and Gardevoir on its arm. We'll bring more as we get it
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In The Anime Department
Pokémon XY - Episode Titles
The magazine, TV & Game Magazine has revealed another episode title for an upcoming episode. This episode is due to air on March 12th 2015 and features Serena training her Fennekin and Pancham for an upcoming performer tournament
Episode 867: Fennekin VS Delphox! A Gorgeous Performance Battle!!
30-01-2015 05:54 GMT / 00:54 EST by Serebii
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Last Update: 19:51 GMT
Edit @ 10:57: Pokkén Location Test Details | Edit @ 12:34: UK Nationals | Edit @ 19:51: Pokémon Special ORAS
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In The Games Department
Pokémon ORAS - Battle Competition
Following the reveal over the past two weeks, rankings for the Battle of Hoenn have been posted on the Global Link. With this, a note came stating that the distribution of Tyrunt is not to begin today but will rather begin on February 17th following the standard maintenance. This is currently listed for Japan, but will likely be the case in the west. The Tyrunt is Level 10 with its Hidden Ability of Sturdy with the moves Tail Whip, Tackle, Roar and Stomp. We'll bring more as it comes
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In The Games Department
Pokémon VGC 2015 - European Nationals
The official organisers of the UK Nationals have announced that the UK Nationals will run at Event City in Manchester, the same place as last year, from May 30th to May 31st. Both VGC and TCG will be running simultaneously on the same days.
In The Manga Department
Pokémon Special - Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
In Japan, the latest saga of the Pokémon Special/Pokémon Adventures manga, focusing on the events of Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, has been going on in a variety of Japanese magazines. As such, Coronis has begun the section of this saga, including the beginning of detailed summaries of the entire saga on the index page. Click the image to go to our page
29-01-2015 09:09 GMT / 04:09 EST by Serebii
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Last Update: 17:15 GMT
Edit @ 11:25: Episode Title | Edit @ 12:17: Episode Pictures | Edit @ 15:51: Pokkén Tournament | Edit @ 17:15: Manga Dex Update
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In The Games Department
Pokkén Tournament
The official site updated today with some new minor information about Pokkén Tournament. This information is about Support Pokémon and revealed that Frogadier and Eevee are part of the third set of Support Pokémon usable in the Location Tests this weekend.
Frogadier uses Water Pulse which rapidly shoots out discs while Eevee uses Helping Hand which boosts your attack power and restores health.
Edit @ 16:10: Some more details were given in regards to special moves of the Pokémon. As such, they were added to our Playable Pokémon page.
We'll bring more on these as and when they come
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In The Games Department
Pokémon Art Academy - Cosplay Pikachu Template Distribution
For those of you with Pokémon Art Academy in Japan, the latest template is due to end on Sunday. This template is provides imagery of all five of the Cosplay Pikachu. This template is accessed in the Free Paint mode of the game and runs until February 1st 2014. It is used in conjunction with a special competition in the games
In The Anime Department
Pokémon XY - Episode Pictures
As usual, I have done pictures from the episode that aired in Japan today. This episode features Ash challenging the Coumarine City Gym Leader, Ramos, to a battle. 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 Anime Department
Pokémon XY - Mega Evolution III
Following its reveal a few months ago, we have the release date for the special episode of the anime: Pokémon XY - ~Mega Evolution III~ by a special calendar listing it on this day. This special will air on TV Tokyo on Thursday March 19th 2015 during the slot normally held for the standard anime. This episode continues on from the previous Mega Evolution special featuring Alain and Steven with the awakening of Mega Rayquaza. We'll bring more as it comes.
In The Anime Department
Pokémon XY - Episode Titles
The official TV Tokyo website has revealed another episode title for an upcoming episode. This episode is due to air on March 5th 2015. No further details are currently known, but it does focus on Team Rocket, Jessie and Wobbuffet
Episode 866: Being Lost and Torn is the Road to Separation!? Jessie and Wobbuffet!!
In The Manga Department
Pokémon Special - Pokédex
With the recent volumes of the manga, as well as the chapters featuring on Black 2 & White 2, X & Y and Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Coronis has kindly sent in an update to our comprehensive Pokémon Special Pokédex featuring all of these Pokémon. The MangaDex has, as such, been updated with the inclusion of Kalos Pokémon. Click the image to go to the database.
28-01-2015 07:39 GMT / 02:39 EST by Serebii
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Last Update: 18:18 GMT
Edit @ 13:10: Daisuki Club App delay | Edit @ 18:18: Reckless Emboar Live
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In The Games Department
Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire -
For those of you with the European/Australian Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire games, the latest event has officially begun. This event offers a Emboar with its Hidden Ability of Reckless, which was available in Japan previously. This distribution is obtained via a shared Serial Code which was given away with Pokémon Get☆TV a couple of weeks ago. The code is POKEMON500 and is usable once per game within the Mystery Gift "Receive via Code" option. It will likely be available in North America in a few hours
Edit @ 06:40: Live on North American games
![Pokémon X & Y](https://www.serebii.net/pikatheme.jpg)
In The Games Department
Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - 3DS Themes
It has been announced that a fourth Pokémon related theme is to hit the Japanese 3DS Theme shop next month./ This theme is based on Pikachu and ties in with the upcoming Nintendo 3DS faceplate coming to Japan and Europe. This theme, Pikachu All Over The Place, is coming out on February 14th for 200Ą. It has a panoramic wallpaper of lots of Pikachu on both screens while it plays the PokéMart music from Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire.
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In The Pokémon Department
Pokémon - Daisuki Club App
Last month, a new app was announced for Japan that allowed for people to access the Pokémon Daisuki Club on their smartphones. This app allowed for news feeds of the latest Pokémon news as well as access to games and your own trainer card. This app was originally set for release in late January but the Daisuki Club website updated today saying that the app has been delayed into February 2015. We'll bring more, including its release, as it comes
27-01-2015 12:13 GMT / 07:13 EST by Serebii
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Last Update: 23:05 GMT
Edit @ 23:03: Pokémon Special - XY
In The Games Department
Pokkén Tournament
Following the information release in the stream on Friday, Famitsu has now released 9 direct-feed screenshots for the upcoming game, Pokkén Tournament. These screenshots show various parts of the game including battles and special moves using the fighters that were introduced last week. As such, I have added them to our pre-release screenshot page. Click the image to go to that page
In The Manga Department
Pokémon Special - X & Y
In Japan, the latest saga of the Pokémon Special/Pokémon Adventures manga, focusing on the events of Pokémon X & Y, has been going on in a variety of Japanese magazines. As such, Coronis has begun the section of this saga, including the beginning of detailed summaries of the entire saga on the index page. Click the image to go to our page
26-01-2015 12:25 GMT / 07:25 EST by Serebii
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Last Update: 12:25 GMT
In The TCG Department
Pokémon XY Primal Clash
The latest set based upon the games; Pokémon XY Primal Clash is released next week and we have details from the set, with images thanks to SkittyOnWailord, although we are still missing a handful of images. This set features the majority of cards from the Japanese Gaia Volcano & Tidal Storm sets. As such, I have added them to the database . I have updated the CardDex with the cards from these sets. Click the image to go to our XY Primal Clash page
25-01-2015 13:00 GMT / 08:00 EST by Serebii
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Last Update: 13:00 GMT
![Pokémon of the Week - Yveltal](https://www.serebii.net/potw-xy/717-i.jpg)
In The Pokémon of the Week Department
Who's That Pokémon
Today marks the sixty-fifth entry into the Generation VI competitive field with a Kalos Pokémon. These entries are created by the visitors for the visitors and then compiled by our writers Miror, Archangel, jesusfreak94, Ragnarok, KillerDraco, KingTorterra & UR2L8. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum
Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the sixth generation. When this legendary Pokémon's wings and tail feathers spread wide and glow red, it absorbs the life force of living creatures. When its life comes to an end, it absorbs the life energy of every living thing and turns into a cocoon once more. So here it is, the sixty-fifth entry, Yveltal.
23-01-2015 09:10 GMT / 04:10 EST by Serebii
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Last Update: 14:53 GMT
Edit @ 12:01: Pokkén Tournament
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In The Games Department
Pokkén Tournament
The Monthly Famitsu feat. stream has begun and is showing various details about Pokkén Tournament earlier than planned, which are to be added in this post as and when we get them so keep checking back.
Edit @ 12:07: Suicune & Gardevoir have been confirmed as a fighter in Pokkén Tournament
Edit @ 12:11: Pikachu has also been confirmed as playable
Edit @ 12:14: Rather than using a fighting stick, this game uses a controller with a standard D-Pad and BAYX button configuration
Edit @ 12:20: You can use support Pokémon to help you out in various matches. The field is full 3D and allows for fighting and avoiding as you see fit. When you get close to a Pokémon, then it will tighten up.
Edit @ 12:22: You press the L button to activate your Support Pokémon. You can also activate various powerful moves including Mega Evolution in combat.
Edit @ 12:27: The backgrounds of the stages are active, with Pokémon and trainers moving around and interacting, such as Volcarona following a cyclist
Edit @ 12:40: There are various modes in the game: Single Play, National Battle and In-Store Battle. There's also a Tutorial to play through
Edit @ 13:12: There are location tests going on in Japan on January 30th, 31st and February 1st. It costs 100Ą to play. Namco Umeda Store and Maco Razona Kawasaki will have online play available
Edit @ 13:15: 200 Bandai/Namco Passport cards will be given to players each day once they fill out the gameplay survey. Lucario on the 30th, Gardevoir on the 31st, Pikachu on February 1st. Machamp card will also be given at the Japan Amusement Expo on February 14th to the 500 players who fill out the survey
Edit @ 13:29: The buttons are as follows: L activates Support, R Guards, A uses Pokémon attacks, B jumps, X is a weak attack and Y is a strong attack. Using the D-Pad and the buttons gives you various different moves. Fill a gauge to unleash Resonance Gauge for extra damage and Burst Attacks (and Mega Evolution)
Edit @ 14:53: Updated our Pokkén Tournament section with preliminary Playable Pokémon, Support Pokémon & Stages page
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Gardevoir |
Pikachu |
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Arcade Machine |
Controller |
Mode Selection |
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Support Select |
Support Select |
Character Selection |
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Chrom Town |
Phos Volcano |
Location Tests |
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In The Games Department
Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Battle of Hoenn
Battling for the first of the battle competitions for Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire has begun. This competition, the Battle of Hoenn Competition, is a Single Battle competition. You can use any Pokémon in the Hoenn Pokédex except for Kyogre, Groudon, Rayquaza, Jirachi, and Deoxys and the Pokémon have to be caught or hatched in X, Y, Omega Ruby or Alpha Sapphire. The competition runs from January 23rd to January 25th. You can participate in 10 battles per day for this competition and if you have participated in 3 or more then you will receive a Sturdy Tyrunt
22-01-2015 10:23 GMT / 05:23 EST by Serebii
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Last Update: 19:43 GMT
Edit @ 10:33: Episode Title | Edit @ 12:05: Episode Pictures | Edit @ 16:03: Hidden Ability Starters | Edit @ 19:43: Generation Showdown
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In The Games Department
Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire -
Folowing its posting last night, we now have details for the Hidden Ability Unova Starters in Europe and North America. Serperior begins today with the code POKEMON497 from the official site.
Reckless Emboar will begin from January 29th 2015 also from a code from the official site and Shell Armor Samurott will run from February 5th 2015 through a code from the Pokémon Trainer Club Newsletter.
All three promotions end on November 30th. It's not currently clear if these promotions will match the serial code Japan had for them earlier this month like the Serperior has, but when we know we shall post the password and that they are active so keep checking back.
![Pokémon X & Y](https://www.serebii.net/omegarubyalphasapphire/generationshowdown.jpg)
In The Games Department
Pokémon ORAS - Battle Competition
Following its reveal for Japan last week, the next competition has been confirmed for North America, Europe & Australasia. This competition is called the Generation Showdown and is only for Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire and is a Double Battle. In this competition, you can use all Pokémon from the National Pokédex except Mew, Celebi, Jirachi, Deoxys, Phione, Manaphy, Darkrai, Shaymin, Arceus, Victini, Keldeo, Meloetta, Genesect or Diancie. However, you can only have up to 2 of the following in your Battle Box: Mewtwo, Lugia, Ho-Oh, Kyogre, Groudon, Rayquaza, Dialga, Palkia, Giratina, Reshiram, Zekrom, Kyurem, Xerneas, Yveltal or Zygarde. Registration runs from February 5th to February 12th while the competition runs from February 13th to February 15th. All entrants get 1000 PokéMiles.
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In The Anime Department
Pokémon XY - Episode Pictures
As usual, I have done pictures from the episode that aired in Japan today. This episode features Ash & co. reaching Coumarine City to learn of a lost Vanillite. 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 Anime Department
Pokémon XY - Character Biography
With the episode that just aired in Japan, I have been able to create a biography. This biography is for the Coumarine City Gym Leader, Ramos, and contains details on Pokémon that are on his team. Click the image to go to the biography, but be warned as it contains spoilers
In The Anime Department
Pokémon XY - Episode Titles
The official TV Tokyo website has revealed another episode title for an upcoming episode. This episode is due to air on February 19th 2015. No further details are currently known, but it does feature Magnemite, Emolga & Pachirisu and a weird occurrence Pikachu, Dedenne and Luxio
Episode 865: Protect the Future of Science! The Labyrinth of Electricity!!
21-01-2015 09:26 GMT / 04:26 EST by Serebii
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Last Update: 22:50 GMT
Edit @ 22:50: Contrary Serperior
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In The Games Department
Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire -
For those of you with the European/Australian Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire games, the latest event has officially begun. This event offers a Serperior with its Hidden Ability of Contrary, which was available in Japan previously. This distribution is obtained via a shared Serial Code which was given away with Pokémon Get☆TV a couple of weeks ago. The code is POKEMON497 and is usable once per game. We'll bring more details as soon as possible
Edit @ 05:15: Now works in North America with the same code
![Pokémon X & Y](https://www.serebii.net/pokken/machamplink.jpg)
In The Games Department
Pokkén Tournament
Following its announcement last week, some timing for the Pokkén Tournament information in the Monthly Famitsu Featuring online series on NicoNico has been given. This information is set to come at around 21:30 JST / 12:30 UTC / 07:30 EST on Friday January 23rd 2015. Both producers, Katsuhiro Harada and Masaaki Hoshino, will be guests on the show to talk about the game. We'll be bringing all the information to you as and when it comes so keep checking back
20-01-2015 11:35 GMT / 06:35 EST by Serebii
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Last Update: 11:36 GMT
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In The Games Department
Pokémon ORAS - Battle Competition
Following the reveal last week, there was some confusion due to the information provided by the Pokémon Global Link website which listed the Tyrunt to have the Rock Head ability. This was contrary to the information extracted from the games which stated that the ability distributed was Sturdy. However, they have now posted a retraction and correction on the Global Link confirming the full details of the Tyrunt. The Tyrunt is Level 10 with its Hidden Ability of Sturdy with the moves Tail Whip, Tackle, Roar and Stomp. It is distributed on January 30th if you entered 3 battles in the Battle of Hoenn
18-01-2015 13:00 GMT / 08:00 EST by Serebii
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Last Update: 22:10 GMT
Edit @ 22:10: European Nationals
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In The Games Department
Pokémon VGC 2015 - European Nationals
The official Play Pokémon website has added details for two of the National Championships to hit Europe. First, the German National Championships will be held from May 16th 2015 in the Carl Benz Arena in Stuttgart Germany while the Italian National Championships are set to run from June 13th 2015 in the Mediolanum Forum in Assago. Further details have yet to be revealed, including Nationals in the United Kingdom, but will be posted as soon as we get them.
![Pokémon of the Week - Hitmontop](https://www.serebii.net/potw-xy/237-i.jpg)
In The Pokémon of the Week Department
Who's That Pokémon
Today marks the sixty-fourth entry into the Generation VI competitive field with a Hoenn Pokémon. These entries are created by the visitors for the visitors and then compiled by our writers Miror, Archangel, jesusfreak94, Ragnarok, KillerDraco, KingTorterra & UR2L8. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum
Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the second generation. Hitmontop spins on its head at high speed, all the while delivering kicks. This technique is a remarkable mix of both offense and defense at the same time. The Pokémon travels faster spinning than it does walking. It fights while spinning like a top. The centrifugal force boosts its destructive power by 10. If you are enchanted by its smooth, dance-like kicks, you may get a closer experience with one than you'd like. So here it is, the sixty-fourth entry, Hitmontop.
16-01-2015 07:07 GMT / 02:07 EST by Serebii
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Last Update: 07:07 GMT
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In The Games Department
Pokémon ORAS - Battle Competition
The official site has updated with full details on the Tyrunt to be distributed for entry in the Battle of Hoenn Competition. This Tyrunt is to be Level 10 with the moves Tail Whip, Tackle, Roar and Stomp with the ability of Rock Head. To obtain it, on January 30th if you have played in 3 or more battles in the Battle of Hoenn, you will be able to redeem a serial code on the Global Link. Enter this code into Mystery Gift and you'll download the Tyrunt.
15-01-2015 05:10 GMT / 00:10 EST by Serebii
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X & Y have been out for months now, and the Chatroom has been rife with discussion while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for battles, trades and Friend Safari hunting, so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also had these discussion and are a bustling trade and competitive section for the games. Be sure to like our FaceBook Page.
Last Update: 19:34 GMT
Edit @ 07:27: ORAS Battle Competitions | Edit @ 10:34: Episode Title | Edit @ 11:02: Unova Starters | Edit @ 13:06: Episode Pictures | Edit @ 15:22: ORAS Demo | Edit @ 19:34: Battle of Hoenn Registration
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In The Games Department
Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire -
For those of you with the Japanese Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire games, the latest event has officially begun. This event offers a Emboar with its Hidden Ability of Reckless, which hasn't been obtainable before today. This distribution is obtained via a shared Serial Code which was given away with Pokémon Get☆TV last week. The code is POKEMON500 and is usable once per game until November 30th 2015.
In addition to that, the event that offers a Samurott with its Hidden Ability of Shell Armor, also unavailable before today, has also begun. This distribution is obtained via a shared Serial Code which was given away in today's issue of CoroCoro. The code is POKEMON503 and is usable once per game until November 30th 2015
No international release has been announced for these events yet.
![Pokémon X & Y](https://www.serebii.net/pokken/lucariolink.jpg)
In The Games Department
Pokkén Tournament
It has been confirmed that the next batch of information for the upcoming game Pokkén Tournament is to come on January 23rd within the Weekly Famitsu Featuring online series on NicoNico. It's not known what information will be shown but we'll post all of it as and when it comes
![Pokémon X & Y](https://www.serebii.net/battletyrunt.jpg)
In The Games Department
Pokémon ORAS - Battle Competition
Ahead of registration for the Battle of Hoenn competition tomorrow/tonight, it has been announced that, so far just for Japan, there will be an Entry gift for participants. If you enter in this competition, you will receive a special Tyrunt with the ability of Rock Head. However, while Tyrantrum has the ability Rock Head coded in, Tyrunt has Sturdy as its Hidden Ability so we are awaiting clarification. Entry begins at midnight UTC tonight and you need to enter at least three matches to earn your prize.
Edit @ 19:34: Registration has opened in North America & Europe with confirmation that Tyrunt will be available for players in all regions
![Pokémon X & Y](https://www.serebii.net/omegarubyalphasapphire/season8.jpg)
In The Games Department
Pokémon ORAS - Battle Competition
A new Battle Competition has been announced. This competition is called the Generation Showdown and is only for Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire and is a Double Battle. In this competition, you can use all Pokémon from the National Pokédex except Mew, Celebi, Jirachi, Deoxys, Phione, Manaphy, Darkrai, Shaymin, Arceus, Victini, Keldeo, Meloetta, Genesect or Diancie. However, you can only have up to 2 of the following in your Battle Box: Mewtwo, Lugia, Ho-Oh, Kyogre, Groudon, Rayquaza, Dialga, Palkia, Giratina, Reshiram, Zekrom, Kyurem, Xerneas, Yveltal or Zygarde. Registration runs from February 5th to February 13th while the competition runs from February 13th to February 15th. All entrants get 1000 PokéMiles.
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Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Battle of Hoenn
Registration for the first of the battle competitions for Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire has begun. This competition, the Battle of Hoenn Competition, is a Single Battle competition. You can use any Pokémon in the Hoenn Pokédex except for Kyogre, Groudon, Rayquaza, Jirachi, and Deoxys and the Pokémon have to be caught or hatched in X, Y, Omega Ruby or Alpha Sapphire. Registration for this competition runs from until January 22nd while the competition runs from January 23rd to January 25th. You can participate in 10 battles per day for this competition
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In The Games Department
Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire -
For those of you in Europe, the Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Special Demo Version, previously released through a variety of means across the countries, is now available for download directly from the Nintendo eShop. This demo allows for you to get a free Glalie holding its Mega Stone as well as various items including Heart Scales and Nuggets.
In The Anime Department
Pokémon the Movie XY 2015
With the movie site update, it has been confirmed that as stated last month, the movie will come with a Pikachu short much like previous movies. This Pikachu short is called Pikachu & The Pokémon Musicians. Not much is known about this Pikachu short yet but when more information comes, it shall be posted
In The Anime Department
Pokémon XY - Episode Pictures
As usual, I have done pictures from the episode that aired in Japan today. This episode features Ash & co. getting separated after an attack by Team Rocket. 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 Anime Department
Pokémon XY - Episode Titles
The official TV Tokyo website has revealed another episode title for an upcoming episode. This episode is due to air on February 19th 2015. No further details are currently known, but it does feature Spoink & Grumpig
Episode 864: Into the Badlands! Fight, Goomy!!
14-01-2015 14:07 GMT / 09:07 EST by Serebii
Be sure to check Saturday's update for the first official reveal of Hoopa. This update may be amended throughout the day so be sure to check back. If you have any ideas for the site, be sure to send them in
X & Y have been out for months now, and the Chatroom has been rife with discussion while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for battles, trades and Friend Safari hunting, so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also had these discussion and are a bustling trade and competitive section for the games. Be sure to like our FaceBook Page.
Last Update: 15:16 GMT
Edit @ 14:30: Anime Channel | Edit @ 15:04: Hoopa
In The Games Department
Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Hoopa Reveal
The Pokémon Company has uploaded a new trailer which showcases the official reveal of the Pokémon Hoopa in the west. No details have been given for its distribution yet, but the details are pending
![Pokémon X & Y](https://www.serebii.net/direct1151.jpg)
In The Games Department
Pokémon Shuffle
During today's Nintendo Direct, it was announced thata new game called Pokémon Shuffle is to be released. This game is a puzzle game akin to Pokémon Battle Trozei and has you have to shuffle tiles and level up characters in order to capture Pokémon. In each battle, you have 4 Pokémon to choose from, and you need to think of your type advantages. There is no time limit, so you can take as long as you like to study the board. To clear each stage, you'll have to reduce the HP of the wild Pokémon you face to zero within a set number of moves. It also features Mega Evolutions which are used to clear the board quicker.
You have a 10 minute wait between battles if you lose, but you can get in there earlier by paying or using items that have been accrued through gameplay. You can also pay for various items to aid in your gameplay. It is due for release in February 2015 and is free to play but with payments included.
Edit @ 15:01: Trailer added
Edit @ 15:16: Lots of screenshots have been added to our Pre-Release Screenshot Page
![Pokémon X & Y](https://www.serebii.net/direct1152.jpg)
In The Games Department
Pokémon - Anime
During today's Nintendo Direct, it was announced that the Pokémon Anime is to be on a special service known as the Nintendo Anime Channel on the European launch on the New Nintendo 3DS on February 13th .
In The Games Department
Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
During today's Nintendo Direct, it was announced that the Pokémon focused Groudon & Kyogre face plates, releases last year in Japan, are to be released in Europe at the launch of the New Nintendo 3DS on February 13th 2015
Edit @ 14:44: In addition to that, a Pikachu one will be released in Japan on February 14th 2015 for 1500Ą and will come to Europe soon
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12-01-2015 11:26 GMT / 06:26 EST by Serebii
Be sure to check Saturday's update for the first official reveal of Hoopa. This update may be amended throughout the day so be sure to check back. If you have any ideas for the site, be sure to send them in
X & Y have been out for months now, and the Chatroom has been rife with discussion while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for battles, trades and Friend Safari hunting, so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also had these discussion and are a bustling trade and competitive section for the games. Be sure to like our FaceBook Page.
Last Update: 11:26 GMT
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Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire -
For those of you with the Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire games worldwide, the currently running Nintendo Network event is due to end on Wednesday. This event gives you a special Shiny Beldum holding the Metagrossite item which allows for it to Mega Evolve once it becomes a Metagross. This event has been running since the game's launch and even unlocks a few small bits of text when you take it around Hoenn with you. Be sure to download it while you can.
11-01-2015 13:00 GMT / 08:00 EST by Serebii
Be sure to check yesterday's update for the first official reveal of Hoopa. This update may be amended throughout the day so be sure to check back. If you have any ideas for the site, be sure to send them in
X & Y have been out for months now, and the Chatroom has been rife with discussion while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for battles, trades and Friend Safari hunting, so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also had these discussion and are a bustling trade and competitive section for the games. Be sure to like our FaceBook Page.
Last Update: 13:00 GMT
![Pokémon of the Week - Metagross](https://www.serebii.net/potw-xy/376-i.jpg)
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Who's That Pokémon
Today marks the sixty-third entry into the Generation VI competitive field with a Hoenn Pokémon. These entries are created by the visitors for the visitors and then compiled by our writers Miror, Archangel, jesusfreak94, Ragnarok, KillerDraco, KingTorterra & UR2L8. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum
Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the third generation. Metagross has four brains in total. Combined, the four brains can breeze through difficult calculations faster than a supercomputer. This Pokémon can float in the air by tucking in its four legs. Metagross is the result of two Metang achieving fusion. When hunting, this Pokémon pins the prey to the ground under its massive body. It then eats the helpless victim using the large mouth on its stomach. So here it is, the sixty-third entry, Metagross.
10-01-2015 11:13 GMT / 06:13 EST by Serebii
This update may be amended throughout the day so be sure to check back. If you have any ideas for the site, be sure to send them in
X & Y have been out for months now, and the Chatroom has been rife with discussion while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for battles, trades and Friend Safari hunting, so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also had these discussion and are a bustling trade and competitive section for the games. Be sure to like our FaceBook Page.
Last Update: 23:10 GMT
Edit @ 23:10: Reckless Emboar Serial Code
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In The Anime Department
Pokémon the movie XY
Ahead of the footage in Pokémon Get☆TV, the first images from CoroCoro have leaked thanks to Anime News Network and have revealed the next details about the upcoming movie, due for release in Japan in Summer 2015. It confirms that the Pokémon Hoopa is to make its first appearance and that the movie's initial title is now known as The Archdjinni of Rings: Hoopa (光輪の超魔神 フーパ). In addition to that, it confirmed that a shiny Rayquaza will be distributed at the World Hobby Fair between January 18 and February 8. It is Level 70 and knows the moves Dragon Pulse, Thunder, Twister, and Extreme Speed. It also revealed that the upcoming Japanese Shell Armor Samurott code for ORAS is POKEMON503
![Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire](https://www.serebii.net/emboarhidden.jpg)
In The Games Department
Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire -
During todays episode of Pokémon Get☆TV, the serial code for the Reckless Emboar was revealed. This serial code is a shared code which can be used by multiple people rather than the one-time use serial codes of other events. This code cannot be redeemed until January 16th 2015 but can then be redeemed all the way up to November 30th 2015. The code is POKEMON500.
09-01-2015 14:00 GMT / 09:00 EST by Serebii
This update may be amended throughout the day so be sure to check back. If you have any ideas for the site, be sure to send them in
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire have been out for a few weeks now, and the Chatroom has been rife with discussion while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for battles, trades, Secret Bases and Friend Safari hunting, so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also had these discussion and are a bustling trade and competitive section for the games. Be sure to like our FaceBook Page.
Last Update: 15:33 GMT
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In The Games Department
Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Coverage
Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire have been out for well over a month and as such our coverage is almost at an end, with all parts of the game now covered in the site in our decidated Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire section, our location database, Pokéarth and our XYORAS Pokédex. Despite this, there may be things we've missed so if you spot anything, let us know.
14:00 I have updated the Holo Caster page
15:33: Updated the Event-Only Moves section
08-01-2015 10:23 GMT / 05:23 EST by Serebii
This update will be amended throughout the day so be sure to check back. If you have any ideas for the site, be sure to send them in
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire have been out for a few weeks now, and the Chatroom has been rife with discussion while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for battles, trades, Secret Bases and Friend Safari hunting, so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also had these discussion and are a bustling trade and competitive section for the games. Be sure to like our FaceBook Page.
Last Update: 15:12 GMT
Edit @ 11:02: Contrary Serperior | Edit @ 15:12: Episode Pictures
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In The Games Department
Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire -
For those of you with the Japanese Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire games, the latest event has officially begun. This event offers a Serperior with its Hidden Ability of Contrary, which hasn't been obtainable before today. This distribution is obtained via a shared Serial Code which was given away with Pokémon Get☆TV a couple of weeks ago. The code is POKEMON497 and is usable once per game until November 30th 2015. No international release has been announced for this event yet..
In The Anime Department
Pokémon XY - Episode Pictures
As usual, I have done pictures from the episode that aired in Japan today. This episode features Ash & co. encountering a Goomy who had been separated from its home after it was attacked by Ariados. 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 Anime Department
Pokémon XY - Character Biography
With the episode that just aired in Japan, I have been able to update a biography. This biography is for the character Ash and details a Pokémon that he obtained in todays episode, as well as some spoilers from the new opening that aired with the episode today. Click the image to go to the biography, but be warned as it contains spoilers
06-01-2015 11:42 GMT / 06:42 EST by Serebii
This update will be amended throughout the day so be sure to check back. If you have any ideas for the site, be sure to send them in
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire have been out for a few weeks now, and the Chatroom has been rife with discussion while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for battles, trades, Secret Bases and Friend Safari hunting, so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also had these discussion and are a bustling trade and competitive section for the games. Be sure to like our FaceBook Page.
Last Update: 11:42 GMT
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In The Games Department
Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Coverage Day 30
Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire have been out for well over a month and as such our coverage is almost at an end, with all parts of the game now covered in the site in our decidated Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire section, our location database, Pokéarth and our XYORAS Pokédex. Despite this, there may be things we've missed so if you spot anything, let us know.
11:42: I have updated the Holo Caster page
04-01-2015 08:10 GMT / 03:10 EST by Serebii
This update will be amended throughout the day so be sure to check back. If you have any ideas for the site, be sure to send them in
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire have been out for a few weeks now, and the Chatroom has been rife with discussion while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for battles, trades, Secret Bases and Friend Safari hunting, so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also had these discussion and are a bustling trade and competitive section for the games. Be sure to like our FaceBook Page.
Last Update: 13:05 GMT
Edit @ 13:05: Pokémon of the Week
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In The Anime Department
Pocket Monsters Special Volume 52
The new volume of the Pocket Monsters Special manga came out a few days ago in Japan and as usual, Coronis has kindly taken time to transcribe each chapter of the new volume. This volume features the commencement of the Black 2 & White 2 Saga and focus on Lack-two & Whi-two as they travel through the Unova region. Click the picture to go to the page.
We have also updated the Character Database with up to date details from this saga
![Pokémon of the Week - Togekiss](https://www.serebii.net/potw-xy/468-i.jpg)
In The Pokémon of the Week Department
Who's That Pokémon
Today marks the sixty-second entry into the Generation VI competitive field with a Sinnoh Pokémon. These entries are created by the visitors for the visitors and then compiled by our writers Miror, Archangel, jesusfreak94, Ragnarok, KillerDraco, KingTorterra & UR2L8. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum
Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the fourth generation. As everyone knows, it visits peaceful regions, bringing them gifts of kindness and sweet blessings. It shares many blessings with people who respect one another's rights and avoid needless strife. t will never appear where there is strife. Its sightings have become rare recently. So here it is, the sixty-second entry, Togekiss.
02-01-2015 12:37 GMT / 07:37 EST by Serebii
This update will be amended throughout the day so be sure to check back. If you have any ideas for the site, be sure to send them in
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire have been out for a few weeks now, and the Chatroom has been rife with discussion while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for battles, trades, Secret Bases and Friend Safari hunting, so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also had these discussion and are a bustling trade and competitive section for the games. Be sure to like our FaceBook Page.
Last Update: 11:18 GMT
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Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Coverage Day
Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire have been out for well over a month weeks now and as such our coverage is almost at an end, with all parts of the game now covered in the site in our decidated Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire section, our location database, Pokéarth and our XYORAS Pokédex. Despite this, there may be things we've missed so if you spot anything, let us know.
Been updating various sections including Game Mechanics with further information
12:37: I have updated the Minimum PokéBall Levels section with more details
01-01-2015 11:52 GMT / 06:52 EST by Serebii
This update will be amended throughout the day so be sure to check back. If you have any ideas for the site, be sure to send them in
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire have been out for a few weeks now, and the Chatroom has been rife with discussion while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for battles, trades, Secret Bases and Friend Safari hunting, so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also had these discussion and are a bustling trade and competitive section for the games. Be sure to like our FaceBook Page.
Last Update: 17:48 GMT
Edit @ 17:00: Pinball Ruby & Sapphire US Launch
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In The Games Department
Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - 3DS Themes
For those of you in Europe and Australia, the Slowpoke Theme is now available for purchase. This theme is Ł1.79/€1.99 and features a panoramic view of Slowpoke with the special Slowpoke song playing in the background. It also keeps the Japanese vocals for the song. It requires 27 blocks to download
Edit @ 17:48: It is now also live in the North America. It costs $1.99
In The Games Department
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire
For those of your in North America, the classic GameBoy Advance title, Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire is now available for download on the Nintendo Wii U eShop. This game has you play pinball on a Ruby board or Sapphire board to capture and evolve all Pokémon in the Hoenn Pokédex. It costs $7.99 to download and requires 90.9MB to download. Click the image to go to our section