Pokemon Black / White Message Board

Pokemon's rare 'creation trio' is coming to GameStop and GAME stores in the US and UK, where in the run-up to Pokemon X and Y fans can pick up special "shiny" versions of the legendary monsters. In case you're not 100 percent clued up on your Pokedex, shiny Pokemon have unusual alternate colors, making them collector's items in a series that is kind of completely about collecting.

Participating GameStop and GAME stores will distribute Dialga, Palkia, and Giratana, the three cover Pokemon of Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum, in a series of three separate runs. We've included details for both US and UK Poke-fans after the break, who'll need to bring a DS or 3DS with them, along with their copy of White, Black, White 2, or Black 2.

Our eyes, however, remain firmly set on October 22, when the first main Pokemon entries for the 3DS in X and Y will be released worldwide.

- release of Black Kyurem Pokedoll and White Kyurem Pokedoll
- due out on September 22nd for 2300 Yen eacn
- available at Pokemon Center stores in Japan
- oversized versions
- hyper-size figures of the Kami Trio’s Therian forms
- due out later this Fall

On August 20, Nintendo will reveal more info on a promotion taking place at your local GameStop later this month. From August 27 until October 6, a new Mythical Pokémon will be unlocked for all players who head to their local GameStop and download the exclusive Pokémon in either Pokémon White or Pokémon Black.

The only info about this new Pokémon lies in the image above - it's some kind of horse thing, we guess? Like a flamey-haired horse thing? Look for the official unveiling on August 20.

[Thanks, Deoxys911.]

- event at GameStop locations
- kicks off August 27th
- runs until October 6th
- download Keldeo
- when traded to Black 2 & White 2, you can transform this Keldeo into its Resolute Form

Thanks to Serebii for the heads up!

- Currently for US and Australia
- visit the Pokemon Global Link
- to get a dream world Porygon type IGNPORYGON
- to get the (formerly Japanese exclusive)Porygon-Z C-Gear- Type PORYZCGEAR

Thanks to Jordan for the heads up!

#pokemon This year, a new Pokémon game, Pokémon Black and White 2, is headed to the Nintendo DS. The latest issue of Japanese magazine CoroCoro Comic revealed new details about the game, including the first images of the game's brand new trainers. More »

- includes English language versions (NA, UK, AUS)
- runs from March 10th to April 8th
- Reshiram will be downloadable to White
- Zekrom will be downloadable to Black
- both Level 100
- both hold the Dragon Gem
- Reshiram's moves: Blue Flare, Fusion Flare, Mist & Draco Meteor
- Zekrom's moves: Bolt Strike, Fusion Bolt, Haze & Outrage
- these unlock special content in the Global Link when put to bed
- this gives access to special C-Gears

Thanks to Serebii for the heads up!

I am clearly up on the Pokemon world as some of you, but I try my best to get some important info out there. Case in point, this silhouette for Keldeo. The pic is said to come from CoroCoro, which should mean that more images are on the way.

It's not supposed to active until tomorrow, but the MewTwo wifi event is up-and-running right now! Now you can take advantage of the fun a little bit early! Thanks to Serebii for the heads up!

It was hard for us to trust Pokémon again after Gold and Silver came out. We had spent years learning every minute detail about the original 151, and suddenly all of that work and devotion was worthless? What's more, it needed repeating with 100 more Pokemon? We may have been young tykes, but we were old enough to feel broken.

Regardless, the Kanto Pokemon still hold a special place in our hearts, and it's endearing to see one of the most awesome monsters in the OG Pokedex coming back into the fold. Starting on February 12, Mewtwo (#150 for you whippersnappers out there) will be distributed to Pokémon White/Black via the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection service "for a limited time."

Further information about the event is forthcoming, but we do know that the legendary clone comes packing "an exclusive move that Mewtwo cannot normally learn," which we're hoping is an ability that takes us back to the days of the PokeRap and Team Rocket's original voice actors.

- available to players in USA
- need a copy of Pokemon Black or White
- obtain a special serial number from specially marked copies of Black/White from Target
- use the number to unlock Dream World Lucario on the Pokemon Global Link
- Lucario knows the movie Bullet Punch
- started Jan. 12th and ends April 30th

Warm up your Bidoofs and polish off your Pawniards, because it's time to start preparing your flock of collectable pocket monsters for the 2012 Pokemon Championship Series! Comprised of a series of battles held across Europe, the top 4 trainers from each tournament will win an all-expenses-paid trip to the Pokemon World Championship in sunny, distinctly non-european Hawaii, USA.

Players are separated into three divisions based on age: Junior, for those born after 2001, Senior, for those born between 1997 and 2000, and Master, for grizzled old Poke-veterans born before 1996. All participants must bring their own (3)DS and must battle using their regions' version of Pokemon Black/White. The latest National Pokedex has been opened for use, meaning that all all 646 Pokemon are eligible for ranked tournament battles, save for a small handfull of legendary and extremely rare monsters. Check out this PDF for the complete rules and jump past the break for tournament dates and locations.

- available to North American or Australian gamers
- password is POKEMONDOTCOM
- Level 34 Mamoswine
- comes with ThickFat ability
- ThickFat reduces the amount of damage taken from Fire and Ice Type moves by 50%

- celebrating the release of the latest Pokemon movie
- Victini distribution available in UK even without the film
- has the V-Create special move
- also knows Fusion Flare and Fusion Bold
- click on Mystery Gift, make sure communication is open, get via Nintendo WFC
- select Victini and add to your team when you pick up from a Pokemon Center
- available until Dec. 31st

- Password unlocks Winter/Peppermint themed items in your Pokémon Global Link Dream World House
- The Password is NP WINTER
- Password is in December's Nintendo Power
- Promotion runs from today until March 1st 2012
- US only

Thanks to Jordan for the heads up!

Starting now, when you cross the Dream Bridge in the Pokémon Dream World, you may take a hike through the Rugged Mountain area! The Rugged Mountain is a dense region of rocky hills, tall trees, and winding paths where you’ll find lots of interesting Pokémon. Be on the lookout for Ground-, Fighting-, and Fire-type Pokémon as you explore the area. If you’re lucky, you may also come across items specific to such a mountainous area, including valuable stones that trigger Pokémon Evolution!

Some of the Pokémon you encounter in the Rugged Mountain area will invite you to play an exciting new minigame! In this game, you’ll help Sableye navigate a mine cart across a series of platforms. Draw symbols to guide the mine cart where you want it to go, and pick up as many prizes as you can along the way!

You can start exploring the Rugged Mountain area right away. Just visit the Pokémon Global Link and sign in with your Pokémon Trainer Club account. Remember, if you want to bring the Pokémon and items you find back to your Pokémon Black Version or Pokémon White Version game, you must register your Game Sync ID before exploring the Rugged Mountain!

Have fun climbing to the summit of Rugged Mountain!

Thanks to Jordan for the heads up!

- Croagunk and Croagunk C-Gear
- poison/fighting type
- password: CROACNintendoOfficial
- obtain through the Pokemon Global Link website
- starts 5am on Wednesday 16 November
- Croagunk C-Gear skin password: CRONintendoOfficial

- runs from December 16th to January 10th
- Tornadus in Black and Thundurus in White
- tie-in with new anime episodes

Thanks to Serebii for the heads up!

- available in the UK from Dec. 3rd to 12th
- has the V-Create special move
- knows Reshiram and Zekrom's signature moves: Fusion Flare and Fusion Bolt
- due in North America and the rest of Europe 'soon'

- runs from December 3rd
- ties in with the US release of the two new movies
- likely to be the Victini
- if so, Victini will know V-Create as well as Reshiram & Zekrom's signature moves Fusion Flare and Fusion Bolt
- no end distribution date yet

Thanks to Serebii for the heads up!