The Pokemon world has gone crazy over Mewtwo lately, thanks to the upcoming release of EX:Next Destinies and the highly anticipated Mewtwo EX card. Shortly after the release of Next Destinies on February 8, a special Mewtwo Collection box containing two Next Destinies packs, a Mewtwo EX jumbo card, a cool Mewtwo figure, an exclusive Battle City Stadium card promo, and (of course) a Pokemon TCG Online code card, will be released.
If the video games are more of your bag, then there's good news for you as well: a special Mewtwo will be given out via Nintendo WiFi. The Level 70 Mewtwo will have a random nature, hold a King's Rock, and know a move Mewtwo doesn't ordinarily know: Electro Ball. The promotion starts February 12.
To learn more about Mewtwo and EX:Next Destinies (and to download some cool wallpapers in the process!), you can go to Pokemon.com's mini-site here.
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Thursday, January 26, 2012
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
"She'll be comin' round the (Rugged) Mountain when she comes..."
Well, I'm back from Regionals, and I'll let you know I had a great time. I finished 9th in the pre-top-cuts standings (out of 182 Masters), but got knocked out in the Top 32. (Curse you, Vileplume and Reuniclus!) Still and all, it was great fun, both ins and out of the tournament hall. (So much has changed in Old Town since last I went there....)
For those of you with the 5th Generation Pokemon games who really love the Dream World (and who doesn't?), a new region has opened up for you to discover! The Rugged Mountain is filled with Rock- Ground- Fighting- and Fire-type Pokemon who'd love to make friends with you. Many of these Pokemon are otherwise hard to find in the regular games: Cacnea, Torkoal, Spinda, Burmy, Machop, and many others. A new mini-game has also been added; in it you have to draw lines to navigate Sableye's mine cart through a tunnel and collect gems. (It's nigh-impossible to play on a laptop, let me tell you that!)
Several new Pokemon have also been added to the Sparkling Sea: Seel, Chinchou, and Shellder.
All in all, it should provide hours of fun for any Pokemon fan. Happy hunting!
For those of you with the 5th Generation Pokemon games who really love the Dream World (and who doesn't?), a new region has opened up for you to discover! The Rugged Mountain is filled with Rock- Ground- Fighting- and Fire-type Pokemon who'd love to make friends with you. Many of these Pokemon are otherwise hard to find in the regular games: Cacnea, Torkoal, Spinda, Burmy, Machop, and many others. A new mini-game has also been added; in it you have to draw lines to navigate Sableye's mine cart through a tunnel and collect gems. (It's nigh-impossible to play on a laptop, let me tell you that!)
Several new Pokemon have also been added to the Sparkling Sea: Seel, Chinchou, and Shellder.
All in all, it should provide hours of fun for any Pokemon fan. Happy hunting!
Friday, December 24, 2010
Ash's Pikachu download at Toys 'R' Us
And the downloads just keep on coming! From January 30-February 5. 2011, Pokemon trainers in the US who visit Toys 'R' Us will be able to download Ash's Pikachu into their 4th generation Pokemon games. It will be at Level 50, hold a Light Ball, and know Volt Tackle, Iron Tail, Quick Attack, and Thunderbolt. It doesn't unlock anything special in the games, but it's still pretty cool.
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Gamestop Shiny Legendary Beast giveaway coming soon!
Sorry for the lack of updates - a busy work week combined wit a nasty cold does not a happy Lucario make. :(
Anyway, Gamestop has recently announced that it will make the Shiny Legendary Beasts available for download at its US stores in the upcoming weeks. Unlike in Japan, US Pokemon players will be given the opportunity to collect all three.
The Shiny Beasts will be downloadable on the following weeks:
Raikou: Jan. 3-Jan. 11, 2011
Entei: Jan. 17-Jan. 23, 2011
Suicune: Jan. 31-Feb. 6, 2011
Not only will you be able to fill up spots in your Pokedex (as well as not have to have to chase them all over creation anymore in HeartGold/SoulSilver), you will be able to catch Zoroark in the Illusion Forest once you transfer them over to your Pokemon Black and White cartridges.
Anyway, Gamestop has recently announced that it will make the Shiny Legendary Beasts available for download at its US stores in the upcoming weeks. Unlike in Japan, US Pokemon players will be given the opportunity to collect all three.
The Shiny Beasts will be downloadable on the following weeks:
Raikou: Jan. 3-Jan. 11, 2011
Entei: Jan. 17-Jan. 23, 2011
Suicune: Jan. 31-Feb. 6, 2011
Not only will you be able to fill up spots in your Pokedex (as well as not have to have to chase them all over creation anymore in HeartGold/SoulSilver), you will be able to catch Zoroark in the Illusion Forest once you transfer them over to your Pokemon Black and White cartridges.
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Pokemon Black and White US release date
According to people who preordered Pokemon Black and White at Gamestop, the much-anticipated 5th Generation Pokemon games will come out on April 22, 2011. Those who preorder them (as I hope to in the near-future) will be given the opportunity to download Zoroark into their games. It is unknown whether this will be a direct download or via a shiny Legendary Beast like in Japan.
Also, I picked up a copy of Pokemon Ranger: Guardian Signs yesterday after work, and I can't seem to put it down! It's every bit as good (or even better) than the previous games. The Sign mechanic adds new dimensions to play, the Pokemon Assists have greatly improved, and the mere idea of riding on a Legendary Beast is thrilling. Pick it up if you haven't already.
Also, I picked up a copy of Pokemon Ranger: Guardian Signs yesterday after work, and I can't seem to put it down! It's every bit as good (or even better) than the previous games. The Sign mechanic adds new dimensions to play, the Pokemon Assists have greatly improved, and the mere idea of riding on a Legendary Beast is thrilling. Pick it up if you haven't already.
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Some notes from around the Pokeverse...
First up, the Enigma Stone is availlable through Nintendo Wi-Fi from now until August 27th. this myserious item will enable HeartGold ans SoulSilver players to catch the Lati that is normally unavailable in their version (Latios in HeartGold, Latias in SoulSilver). Take it to the fossil-reviving guy in Pewter City Museum, and he will turn it into the Soul Dew. Steven Stone will then arrive and tell you about the Soul Dew's connection to Latios and Latias. Leave the Museum and Latias or Latios will be waiting for you. He/she will be at Level 40.
In the TCG front, the HeartGold/SoulSilver: Undaunted set Prereleases will occur on the weekends of August 7-8, 14-15, and 21-22. This set features some of the best Pokemon Prime and Pokemon Legends yet, as well as cool new Eeveelutions, Supporters, and Stadium cards. As always, check www.pokemon.com for times and locations!
Also, Worlds is coming up in mid-August. The top players from around the world will gather in Hawaii to show the world what they've got! Best of luck to all participants!
After Worlds, the Modified TCG format will shift to Majestic Dawn-on. This means no more Claydol (sniff)! Adjust your decks accordingly, Trainers!
In the TCG front, the HeartGold/SoulSilver: Undaunted set Prereleases will occur on the weekends of August 7-8, 14-15, and 21-22. This set features some of the best Pokemon Prime and Pokemon Legends yet, as well as cool new Eeveelutions, Supporters, and Stadium cards. As always, check www.pokemon.com for times and locations!
Also, Worlds is coming up in mid-August. The top players from around the world will gather in Hawaii to show the world what they've got! Best of luck to all participants!
After Worlds, the Modified TCG format will shift to Majestic Dawn-on. This means no more Claydol (sniff)! Adjust your decks accordingly, Trainers!
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Yellow Forest Pokewalker route available via Nintendo WiFi now!
This is old news, but from now until April 30, the Yellow Forest Pokewalker route is available via Nintendo WiFi. This route will enable HeartGold and SoulSilver player to catch several special Pikachus, including Surfing and Flying varieties that are hard to find anywhere else.
If you really love Pikachu (or even if you can't stand the little yellow rodent!), download the Yellow Forest while it's available!
If you really love Pikachu (or even if you can't stand the little yellow rodent!), download the Yellow Forest while it's available!
Friday, November 13, 2009
Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky: Wonder Mail S Special Dungeon Codes
Recently, I've been playing Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky and I can't seem to put it down. If you liked Explorers of Time and Darkness, you'll love Explorers of Sky. There are many more dungeons to explore, items to find, a juice bar to hang out in, an extended storyline, and even the chance to play as certain NPC's in special episodes that deal with the game's backstory.
There is also a new form of Wonder Mail: Wonder Mail S. Unlike Wonder Mail in previous games, Wonder Mail S codes are in a 5-7-5 character format, meaning they are incompatible with previous games. In this post and probably in future posts, I will reval some interesting, cool, and maybe even some bizarre Wonder Mail S codes for you to try.
Our first list of Wonder Mail S codes open up the 7 Special Dungeons that hold the Guardians of the Seven Treasures. As some may already know from Explorers of Time and Darkness, these 7 dungeons are available when your exploration team rescues Scizor, gaining the Secret Rank. Each dungeon holds a Legendary Pokemon and a special item which increases the recruitment rate of Pokemon of a certain type.
The Wonder Mail S codes for the 7 Special Dungeons are as follows:
Shimmer Desert:
1HMTN - PR#MKFX - 4W@5%
=XR0& - N=+NSHX - R7@HJ
Mt. Avalanche:
-QFPM - Y+XFW9X - 8J3@@
5%6+6 - 4M9R6TY - 219J2
World Abyss:
-R9-@ - -8H-H&=0 - #8%3M
H=5MN - QSS884F - -@WXX
Sky Stairway:
=F%@H - - WH&=YN8 - =5k0+
0SMHN - 49CN+N+ - @4%=N
Bottomless Sea:
F#FK- - W1-9+85 - FHWQN
7@87# - 8#4&CWS - =W@WJ
Mystery Jungle:
X3QW% - @T@N0Y1 - 4RTHQ
5W7&3 - F92N0Q - 5821Y
Giant Volcano:
2P#QP - 3PN3Q0R - YJX+R
Q#Y-4 - 1C%R#%6 - X7KS5
There is also a new form of Wonder Mail: Wonder Mail S. Unlike Wonder Mail in previous games, Wonder Mail S codes are in a 5-7-5 character format, meaning they are incompatible with previous games. In this post and probably in future posts, I will reval some interesting, cool, and maybe even some bizarre Wonder Mail S codes for you to try.
Our first list of Wonder Mail S codes open up the 7 Special Dungeons that hold the Guardians of the Seven Treasures. As some may already know from Explorers of Time and Darkness, these 7 dungeons are available when your exploration team rescues Scizor, gaining the Secret Rank. Each dungeon holds a Legendary Pokemon and a special item which increases the recruitment rate of Pokemon of a certain type.
The Wonder Mail S codes for the 7 Special Dungeons are as follows:
Shimmer Desert:
1HMTN - PR#MKFX - 4W@5%
=XR0& - N=+NSHX - R7@HJ
Mt. Avalanche:
-QFPM - Y+XFW9X - 8J3@@
5%6+6 - 4M9R6TY - 219J2
World Abyss:
-R9-@ - -8H-H&=0 - #8%3M
H=5MN - QSS884F - -@WXX
Sky Stairway:
=F%@H - - WH&=YN8 - =5k0+
0SMHN - 49CN+N+ - @4%=N
Bottomless Sea:
F#FK- - W1-9+85 - FHWQN
7@87# - 8#4&CWS - =W@WJ
Mystery Jungle:
X3QW% - @T@N0Y1 - 4RTHQ
5W7&3 - F92N0Q - 5821Y
Giant Volcano:
2P#QP - 3PN3Q0R - YJX+R
Q#Y-4 - 1C%R#%6 - X7KS5
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Some notes on future Pokemon releases....
The Platinum: Arceus TCG set comes out tomorrow. It looks to be a pretty exciting set, and the Arceus cards (1 of each type, plus 3 Lv. X) are easier to get than you think. It's a must-have for any Pokemon TCG player!
In video game news, Pokemon Rumble, a real-time action game featuring Pokemon from the 1st and 4th generation games, will come out on WiiWare in the States on November 16. It will probably cost 1500 Wii Points (about $15). A related TCG promo set will be released on December 2.
Finally, this is old news for most of us, but Heart Gold and Soul Silver, the long-anticipated remakes of the 2nd generation games, will come out on April 23, 2010 in the States and in Europe shortly thereafter. I can't wait that long!!
In video game news, Pokemon Rumble, a real-time action game featuring Pokemon from the 1st and 4th generation games, will come out on WiiWare in the States on November 16. It will probably cost 1500 Wii Points (about $15). A related TCG promo set will be released on December 2.
Finally, this is old news for most of us, but Heart Gold and Soul Silver, the long-anticipated remakes of the 2nd generation games, will come out on April 23, 2010 in the States and in Europe shortly thereafter. I can't wait that long!!
Friday, October 16, 2009
Toys 'R' Us Arceus Giveaway in November!
Attention, Pokemon Trainers! This is the moment you've all been waiting for!
Arceus will be available for download at Toys 'R' Us stores across the US from November 7-15, 2009! All you need is your DS and your copy of Pokemon Diamond, Pearl or Platinum. This is a very special Arceus, which will open up the Shinto Ruins in Heart Gold/Soul Silver (available April 2010 in the US) when traded to those games. Once there, Arceus will give you a Dialga, Palkia or Giratina (your choice) to call your own.
This is going to be a very special giveaway, so don't miss it!
Arceus will be available for download at Toys 'R' Us stores across the US from November 7-15, 2009! All you need is your DS and your copy of Pokemon Diamond, Pearl or Platinum. This is a very special Arceus, which will open up the Shinto Ruins in Heart Gold/Soul Silver (available April 2010 in the US) when traded to those games. Once there, Arceus will give you a Dialga, Palkia or Giratina (your choice) to call your own.
This is going to be a very special giveaway, so don't miss it!
Monday, September 28, 2009
Oak's Letter Wi-Fi download starts today!
From today until November 8 , owners of Pokemon Platinum will be able to obtain an Oak's Letter via Nintendo Wi-Fi! Here's how to get it:
Select "Mystery Gift" from the main menu.
From there, select "Get Via Nintendo WFC"
If there's a Wi-Fi connection in your area, you should get the Oak's Letter event, assuming you don't aready have three Wonder Cards. If you do, delete one to make room for this.
Once you get the Mystery Gift, go to any Poke Mart and talk to the man in green. He'll give you Oak's Letter.
From there, go through Victory Road to Route 224. Professor Oak will be waiting for you at the end near a white rock. He will tell you to write down what you're thankful for on the white rock. Do so and you will hear Shaymin's cry (it's so cute!), the area around you will bloom beautifully and a new path will appear to the north. Follow that path to the Flower Paradise (save your game beforehand!) to capture Shaymin. He's at Level 30.
One you've captured Shaymin, you can take him to Floaroma Town to obtain the Gracidea Flower. This Key Item allows Shaymin to trasform into his Sky Forme during daylight hours.
Select "Mystery Gift" from the main menu.
From there, select "Get Via Nintendo WFC"
If there's a Wi-Fi connection in your area, you should get the Oak's Letter event, assuming you don't aready have three Wonder Cards. If you do, delete one to make room for this.
Once you get the Mystery Gift, go to any Poke Mart and talk to the man in green. He'll give you Oak's Letter.
From there, go through Victory Road to Route 224. Professor Oak will be waiting for you at the end near a white rock. He will tell you to write down what you're thankful for on the white rock. Do so and you will hear Shaymin's cry (it's so cute!), the area around you will bloom beautifully and a new path will appear to the north. Follow that path to the Flower Paradise (save your game beforehand!) to capture Shaymin. He's at Level 30.
One you've captured Shaymin, you can take him to Floaroma Town to obtain the Gracidea Flower. This Key Item allows Shaymin to trasform into his Sky Forme during daylight hours.
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Worlds 2010 info
The 2010 Pokemon TCG and Video Game World championships will be held in sunny Hawaii, in the Hilton Waikoloa Village on the Big Island itself! The Last Chance Qualifier (aka the "Grinder") will be held on August 13, while the main event will be on August 14-15.
I can't afford to travel that far, so I probably won't be there. It's still worth a try.
I can't afford to travel that far, so I probably won't be there. It's still worth a try.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
New Pokemon League Promos are here!
The scorecards and promos for the Rival season have arrived, and I must say they look great! The scorecards are bigger than in previous years, and fold up in the middle for some reason. The front has separate tracks for the TCG and the video game, and you can obtain a set of promos for both! The back contains a space for writing one's name and POP ID, as well as a picture of a notable Pokemon trainer and one of his/her favorite Pokemon.
The promos have a special shiny foil treatment as well as a Pokeball watermark in the text box. There are two types of promos for each season: one nice-to-have promo representing one of the featured Trainer's favorite Pokemon, and the other a have-to-have card that's a staple in many tournament-level decks.
In addition to promos, every other season players who finish one side of their scorecards in two consecutive seasons will be able to earn a special League-themed Nintendo DS skin.
The 2009-2010 League Seasons and their associated promos are:
Season 1 (Rival): Snorlax (Rising Rivals, rare) and Uxie (Legends Awakened)
Season 2 (Cyrus): Arcanine G (Supreme Victors), Dialga G (Platinum)
Season 3 (Cynthia): Milotic C (Supreme Victors), Claydol (Great Encounters - a must-have!)
Season 4 (Palmer): Dragonite FB (Supreme Victors), Roseanne's Research (Secret Wonders)
Season 5 (Thorton): Skarmory FB (Supreme Victors), Felicity's Drawing (Great Encounters)
Season 6 (Dahlia): Dusknoir FB (Supreme Victors), Bebe's Search (Mysterious Treasures)
Season 7 (Darach): Empoleon FB (Supreme Victors), Underground Expedition (Rising Rivals)
Season 8 (Argenta): Butterfree FB (Supreme Victors), Warp Point (Majestic Dawn)
As you can see, there's a definite Battle Frontier theme going on here. Aside from some of the later-season promos and the timing of the Claydol season, I'm quite happy with it. It's going to be a great League year for sure!
For more information go to: http://www.go-pokemon.com/op/leagues/.
The promos have a special shiny foil treatment as well as a Pokeball watermark in the text box. There are two types of promos for each season: one nice-to-have promo representing one of the featured Trainer's favorite Pokemon, and the other a have-to-have card that's a staple in many tournament-level decks.
In addition to promos, every other season players who finish one side of their scorecards in two consecutive seasons will be able to earn a special League-themed Nintendo DS skin.
The 2009-2010 League Seasons and their associated promos are:
Season 1 (Rival): Snorlax (Rising Rivals, rare) and Uxie (Legends Awakened)
Season 2 (Cyrus): Arcanine G (Supreme Victors), Dialga G (Platinum)
Season 3 (Cynthia): Milotic C (Supreme Victors), Claydol (Great Encounters - a must-have!)
Season 4 (Palmer): Dragonite FB (Supreme Victors), Roseanne's Research (Secret Wonders)
Season 5 (Thorton): Skarmory FB (Supreme Victors), Felicity's Drawing (Great Encounters)
Season 6 (Dahlia): Dusknoir FB (Supreme Victors), Bebe's Search (Mysterious Treasures)
Season 7 (Darach): Empoleon FB (Supreme Victors), Underground Expedition (Rising Rivals)
Season 8 (Argenta): Butterfree FB (Supreme Victors), Warp Point (Majestic Dawn)
As you can see, there's a definite Battle Frontier theme going on here. Aside from some of the later-season promos and the timing of the Claydol season, I'm quite happy with it. It's going to be a great League year for sure!
For more information go to: http://www.go-pokemon.com/op/leagues/.
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