Be sure to check yesterday's update. 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
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: 18:08 GMT
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Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Coverage Day 16
The games have been out for over a week now and so our the coverage is starting to wind down with the main bulk having been deal. If there's anything we haven't done yet that you wish to see or want to see more of, let me know. As usual, I'll be posting the main focal points here, while more in-depth details go on the discovery thread on the forums (including some details I won't post here).
Done some general cleanup of the ORAS section, fixing a few bugs
11:27: Updated the DexNav Overworld Interactions page
12:12: Updated the Holo Caster page
15:05: Updated the Decorations page with further details
18:08: Created a page of ORAS PokéMile Mechanics
In The Anime Department
Pokémon XY The Movie
It has been confirmed that the episode of Pokémon Get☆TV that is due to air on December 14th 2014 is set to air the latest footage from the 2015 Pokémon movie. This movie has yet to be officially detailed, and was announced following the Diancie movie earlier this year, but will likely have details revealed within CoroCoro next week. We'll bring more as it comes
Until Next Time, See Ya
Thursday: Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Coverage Day 15
Be sure to check yesterday's update. 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
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: 20:51 GMT
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Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Coverage Day 15
The games have been out for over a week now and so our the coverage is starting to wind down with the main bulk having been deal. If there's anything we haven't done yet that you wish to see or want to see more of, let me know. As usual, I'll be posting the main focal points here, while more in-depth details go on the discovery thread on the forums (including some details I won't post here).
Done some general cleanup of the ORAS section, fixing a few bugs
10:50: Updated the O-Power page
12:24: Updated the Secret Base page with further details
15:15: Updated the Soaring & Mirage Spot page with clarifications
16:30: Updated the Medals page with further medals
18:56: Updated the Daily & Weekly Events page
20:51: Updated Pokéarth - Hoenn to include details on if Secret Power can be used to make a base, and how many bases are in each area
Until Next Time, See Ya
Wednesday: Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Coverage Day 14
Be sure to check yesterday's update. 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
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: 19:46 GMT
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Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Coverage Day 14
The games have been out for over a week now and so our the coverage is starting to wind down with the main bulk having been deal. If there's anything we haven't done yet that you wish to see or want to see more of, let me know. As usual, I'll be posting the main focal points here, while more in-depth details go on the discovery thread on the forums (including some details I won't post here).
09:11: In case you missed it last night, the Version 1.2 Patch is available on the eShop.
Done some general cleanup of the ORAS section, fixing a few bugs
12:06: Updated the PokéBlocks page with more intricate details
14:40: Updated the Contests page with more details
16:51: Updated the Legendary Pokémon page
19:46: Created a page detailing mechanics of Finding & Evolving Feebas
Until Next Time, See Ya
Tuesday: Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Coverage Day 13
Be sure to check yesterday's update. 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
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: 01:12 GMT Edit @ 01:05: ORAS Version 1.2 Patches | Edit @ 01:12; Pinball Ruby & Sapphire
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Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Coverage Day 13
The games have been out for over a week now and so our the coverage is starting to wind down with the main bulk having been deal. If there's anything we haven't done yet that you wish to see or want to see more of, let me know. As usual, I'll be posting the main focal points here, while more in-depth details go on the discovery thread on the forums (including some details I won't post here).
08:51: Updated the Decorations page with further decorations
12:38: Created a page about Berries
14:27: Updated the Item Database with the above effects
17:32: Create a page all about Pokémon you can scan in the overworld with DexNav
20:20: Updated Pokéarth - Hoenn to include a small note at the top about the overworld Pokémon listed above
22:53: Updated the Medals page with further medals
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Pokémon X & Y
For those of you with Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, a new patch has been made available on the Nintendo 3DS eShop globally. This patch is the one announced last week that was said to fix a glitch that causes the game to potentially freeze when entering the hall of fame. It is required to go online. The patch requires 271 blocks to download. You can access it by scanning these QR codes in your Nintendo 3DS Camera, or through the Nintendo eShop directly
Pokémon Update Codes
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Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire
It has been announced that next week, from December 10th, the Japanese Wii U eShop will begin offering the classic GameBoy Advance title, Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire for download. This title was a sequel to the original Pokémon Pinball and featured all the Pokémon in the Hoenn Pokédex. It will cost 702¥ to download
Until Next Time, See Ya
Monday: Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Coverage Day 12 + Advent Calendar
Be sure to check yesterday's update. 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
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: 21:07 GMT Edit @ 07:21: Kyogre template | Edit @ 13:45: Event Distribution
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Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Coverage Day 11
The games have been out for over a week now and so our the coverage is starting to wind down with the main bulk having been deal. If there's anything we haven't done yet that you wish to see or want to see more of, let me know. As usual, I'll be posting the main focal points here, while more in-depth details go on the discovery thread on the forums (including some details I won't post here).
07:12: Done some general cleanup of the ORAS section, fixing a few bugs
11:21: Updated the Daily & Weekly Events page
14:16: Updated the Ribbons page
16:54: Created a page on Soot Collection
19:44: Updated the Shiny Pokémon page with some requested updates
21:07: Updated our special Generation VI Moveset Calculator to include ORAS level ups and move tutors
In The Games Department
Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Japanese Event
Two special event distributions were announced today for Japan. To celebrate the grand finale of the current Pokémon Center in Tokyo, before a new one, Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo opens later this month, two event Pokémon are to be distributed at the Pokémon Center Tokyo this weekend. The first will be on this Saturday December 6th and will offer a Level 7 Piplup for download. Then, on Sunday December 7th, a special Level 7 Froakie will be available.
In The Games Department
Pokémon Art Academy - Groudon Template Distribution
For those of you with Pokémon Art Academy in North America, the new template has been made live. This template is of Kyogre and is being released to celebrate the release of Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire last month. This template is accessed in the Free Paint mode of the game.
In The Site Department
Serebii.net Advent Calendar
As we have done since 2003, this year I have created an Advent Calendar. For those of you who are unfamiliar with the term, an Advent Calendar is essentially a countdown until Christmas. Every day, a new puzzle and a variety of new downloads for you to enjoy. As time goes on, the puzzles get harder and the downloads get more plentiful, so be sure to check back every day. Following last year, we are doing a variety of puzzles which can be done in-browser rather than via printing. Click the picture you go to our Advent Calendar.
Until Next Time, See Ya
Sunday: Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Coverage Day 11 + Pokémon of the Week
Be sure to check yesterday's update. 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
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: 20:36 GMT Edit @ 13:00: Pokémon of the Week
In The Games Department
Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Coverage Day 11
The games have been out for over a week now and so our the coverage is starting to wind down with the main bulk having been deal. If there's anything we haven't done yet that you wish to see or want to see more of, let me know. As usual, I'll be posting the main focal points here, while more in-depth details go on the discovery thread on the forums (including some details I won't post here).
08:40: Done some general cleanup of the ORAS section, fixing a few bugs
11:06: Created a page on the Inverse Battle Shop
14:27: Created a page on the Battle Institute
17:36: I have had multiple requests to add Contest data to the Pokédex. However, in order to avoid clutter, this couldn't really be done. That said, I have created a new subsection for the XYORAS Pokédex which includes Contest data. It can be accessed by clicking the Contest Ribbon on every Pokédex page
20:36: Updated the XYORAS Pokédex with ORAS Trainer encounters
In The Pokémon of the Week Department
Who's That Pokémon
Today marks the fifty-seventh 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, Ragnarok, KillerDraco, KingTorterra & UR2L8. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the third generation. A mythical Pokémon said to have swelled the seas with rain and tidal waves. It battled with Groudon . It is said to have widened the seas by causing downpours. It had been asleep in a marine trench. Through Primal Reversion and with nature's full power, it will take back its true form. It can summon storms that cause the sea levels to rise.Kyogre is said to be the personification of the sea itself. Legends tell of its many clashes against Groudon, as each sought to gain the power of nature. So here it is, the fifty-seventh entry, Kyogre.
Until Next Time, See Ya
Saturday: Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Coverage Day 10
Be sure to check yesterday's update. 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
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: 21:53 GMT
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Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Coverage Day 10
The games have been out for over a week now and so our the coverage is starting to wind down with the main bulk having been deal. If there's anything we haven't done yet that you wish to see or want to see more of, let me know. As usual, I'll be posting the main focal points here, while more in-depth details go on the discovery thread on the forums (including some details I won't post here).
08:14: Updated the Contests page with a list of all the gifts from fans
09:59: Updated Item Database & Item Listings with various new locations.
10:54: Updated the Daily & Weekly Events page
12:11: As requested, updated the Secret Base page with details on each Secret Skill each trainer class can have
14:49: Created a Contest Opponents section
16:14: Updated the Game Mechanics - Entry Animation page
18:24: Updated the Soaring in the Sky page with mechanics on hidden items
19:06: Updated the Legendary Pokémon page with some more details for Mirage Spots. There's still some details to work out, however.
21:53: Created a page on Rock Smash
Until Next Time, See Ya
Friday: Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Coverage Day 9 + Art Academy - New Template
Be sure to check yesterday's update. 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
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: 22:07 GMT Edit @ 07:03: Eon Ticket
In The Games Department
Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Coverage Day 9
With many parts of the world having their games now, our usual discoveries have begun. As usual, I'll be posting the main focal points here, while more in-depth details go on the discovery thread on the forums (including some details I won't post here). If you want to remain unspoiled, do not click any spoiler tag, or visit the ORAS section until you have your game. Let me know what you wish to see us cover about this game Note: The game is now available in European stores and on the Nintendo eShop
08:11: Updated Pokéarth - Hoenn & Pokédex with new Mirage Spot locations
10:08: Begun updating the Secret Base page with Grunt teams
12:46: Updated the Pokédex with DexNav Exclusive hold items
15:15: Updated the AttackDex with Contest information. This was manually entered so may be some human error so let me know if you spot anything
17:18: Added specific type listings in the AttackDex for the moves.
19:04: Updated the Secret Base page with more details
20:40: Created a preliminary Trainers' Eyes page
22:07: Updated Pokéarth - Hoenn, Item Database & Item Listings with various new locations. also done a few bug fixes that may have caused issues in Pokéarth. I apologise for any inconvenience caused.
In The Games Department
Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha - Eon Ticket
For those of you in Australia & New Zealand, it has been announced that various stores are to begin sharing the Eon Ticket through StreetPass. These will be given from 12:00 on Monday 1st December with more dates to come. The stores are:
Melbourne – JB Hi-Fi Westfield Doncaster, EB Games Swanston St
Sydney – EB Games Westfield Parramatta, EB Games Westfield Chatswood
Gold Coast – EB Games Robina Town Centre Adelaide - EB Games Rundle Mall Adelaide
Perth – EB Games Hay St
Auckland – EB Games Queen St
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Pokémon Art Academy
As part of the announcement of a new contest, it has been announced that, in Japan, from December 13th 2014 to February 1st 2015, Pokémon Art Academy will be offering a downloadable template for Cosplay Pikachu. The contest will require you to draw the Cosplay Pikachu and is set to run in countries other than Japan, too, and runs by uploading your artwork to a special Miiverse community. There are two elements to this contest, a Cosplay Pikachu one, and a "Favourite Pokémon" one, where you can draw whatever Pokémon you wish. The competition is to be judged by illustrators of the TCG and there's a chance that your artwork may become a real card. We'll bring more as it comes
Until Next Time, See Ya
Thursday: Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Coverage Day 8 + Episode Pictures
Be sure to check yesterday's update. 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
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: 22:27 GMT Edit @ 12:22: Episode Pictures | Edit @ 14:03: Puzzle Challenge
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Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Coverage Day 8
With many parts of the world having their games now, our usual discoveries have begun. As usual, I'll be posting the main focal points here, while more in-depth details go on the discovery thread on the forums (including some details I won't post here). If you want to remain unspoiled, do not click any spoiler tag, or visit the ORAS section until you have your game. Let me know what you wish to see us cover about this game
08:29: Updated Pokéarth - Hoenn & Pokédex with new Mirage Spot locations
10:43: Created a page on Minor Customisations
12:47: Created a page for Team Magma & Team Aqua. Be warned as this contains plot spoilers
14:13: Updated the DexNav page with details on chaining possibilities
15:23: Updated Pokéarth - Hoenn's pages with a variety of preliminary descriptions
16:23: Updated Pokéarth - Hoenn & Pokédex with new Mirage Spot locations
18:08: Created a page about Trainer Card
20:13: As per numerous requests, I have added details of all Mirage Spots to the Soaring in the Sky page. - Note, all unlock methods of legendaries are still being 100% confirmed
22:27: Created a page about the Mauville City Food Court
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Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Nintendo have announced details of the next patch for Pokémon Omega Ruby& Alpha Sapphire. This patch, V. 1.2, is due for release early next month and will fix a glitch where the game may freeze when the game shifts to the ending movie from the Hall of Fame. We'll post details on this patch when it comes
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Pokémon Puzzle Challenge
For those of you in Europe, the classic GameBoy Color title, Pokémon Puzzle Challenge, is now available to purchase on the Nintendo 3DS eShop! This classic game is a play on the Panel de Pon style puzzles and features a narrative focusing on Gold & Silver. It costs €4.99 / Ł4.49 to purchase and takes
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. inadvertently injuring a star of a Pokémon play, causing Hawlucha to have to step in to take the role. The AniméDex has been updated with the contents of this episode. Click the picture to go to the gallery but be warned however as they contain spoilers.
Until Next Time, See Ya
Wednesday: Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Coverage Day 7
Be sure to check yesterday's update. 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
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: 22:26 GMT Edit @ 16:08: Eon Ticket in Netherlands
In The Games Department
Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Coverage Day 7
With many parts of the world having their games now, our usual discoveries have begun. As usual, I'll be posting the main focal points here, while more in-depth details go on the discovery thread on the forums (including some details I won't post here). If you want to remain unspoiled, do not click any spoiler tag, or visit the ORAS section until you have your game. Let me know what you wish to see us cover about this game
08:27: Updated Pokéarth - Hoenn & Pokédex with new Mirage Spot locations
09:31: Updated the Secret Base page with some more details about Global Link compatibility.
11:04: Updated the Secret Base page & O-Powers with details of a Special Skill.
12:01: Created a page for Available Medals
13:24: Created a preliminary page for Contest Combos
15:15: Updated the Item Database with inclusion of DexNav hold items
17:13: Updated the Pokédex and the Available Hidden Ability page with available hidden abilities
19:23: Updated Pokéarth - Hoenn & Pokédex with new Mirage Spot locations
20:08: Updated the Hoenn Pokédex page with locations for both wild Pokémon and trainers with the Pokémon
22:26: As per an astonishingly high amount of requests, I have created a page on Changes to the Music
In The Games Department
Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha - Eon Ticket
For those of you in the Netherlands, it has been announced that various GameMania Stores across the country, specifically Groningen, Rotterdam, Maastricht, Breda, Amsterdam and Utrecht, will be distributing the Eon Ticket to players on December 6th 2014. From there, players can then help distribute the Eon Ticket through StreetPass. This follows on from similar methods in the US and UK. We'll bring more as it comes
Until Next Time, See Ya
Tuesday: Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Coverage Day 6 + Pokémon XY Event Reminder
Be sure to check yesterday's update. 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
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: 22:37 GMT Edit @ 11:18: Eon Ticket | Edit @ 17:54: Diancie Reminder
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Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha - Coverage Day 6
With many parts of the world having their games now, our usual discoveries have begun. As usual, I'll be posting the main focal points here, while more in-depth details go on the discovery thread on the forums (including some details I won't post here). If you want to remain unspoiled, do not click any spoiler tag, or visit the ORAS section until you have your game. Let me know what you wish to see us cover about this game
07:47: Updated Pokéarth - Hoenn & Pokédex with new Mirage Spot locations
09:38: Updated Pokéarth - Hoenn & Pokédex with even more new Mirage Spot locations
11:41: Updated the Legendary Pokémon page with Eon Ticket information
12:38: Created a page about your Rival, Brendan/May
13:16: Updated the Secret Base page with some more details about flag collection.
14:17: Created a preliminary page on PokéBlocks
16:23: Updated the Pokémon Contests section
17:11: As requested, I have created a page about Pickup
18:10: Updated Pokéarth - Hoenn & Pokédex with even more new Mirage Spot locations
19:34: Updated the Decorations page with further decorations
20:04: Updated the In-Game Events activated by Event Pokémon with a further instance with the Beldum
21:19: Created a preliminary Unobtainable Pokémon page
22:37: Created a preliminary page set to detail Items only discovered on wild Pokémon through DexNav
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Pokémon X & Y
For those of you with Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, and even those in Europe ahead of its launch, a new patch has been made available on the Nintendo 3DS eShop. This patch comes listed just to fix various bug fixes in the game, which we are still trying to determine. It is required to go online. The patch requires 271 blocks to download. You can access it using these QR codes
Pokémon Update Codes
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Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha - Eon Ticket
For those of you with the Japanese games, the special Serial Code distribution has gone live. This gift gives you an Eon Ticket that gives you access to return to Southern Island to capture Latias or Latias depending on your respective games. It is available through Serial Code in this month's CoroCoro to players until May 31st 2015 so be sure to download it
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Pokémon X & Y - Diancie Event
For those of you in Europe & Australia, the Diancie distribution event is due to end on Friday. This event gives you a special Diancie, which cannot be found in normal gameplay. This event is a Serial Code event and requires going to a store in order to receive the code, which is then redeemed in Mystery Gift. If you are in the United Kingdom, you can get it at GAME. If you're in Germany, Italy, Norway, Finland, Sweden or Denmark, you can get it at Gamestop. In the Netherlands, you can get it at Bart Smit & Intertoys. In France it's available at FNac & Micromania stores. In Spain it's available at GAME, Toys 'R' Us.
Until Next Time, See Ya
Monday: Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Coverage Day 5
Be sure to check yesterday's update. 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
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: 21:50 GMT Edit @ 09:22; Pokémon Puzzle Challenge
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Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha - Coverage Day 5
With many parts of the world having their games now, our usual discoveries have begun. As usual, I'll be posting the main focal points here, while more in-depth details go on the discovery thread on the forums (including some details I won't post here). If you want to remain unspoiled, do not click any spoiler tag, or visit the ORAS section until you have your game. We hope to have preliminary Pokédex information up this weekend so keep checking back
08:30: Updated our Pokéarth - Hoenn with preliminary data. Working on moves for them.
09:39: Updated Pokéarth - Hoenn & Pokédex with new Mirage Spot locations
11:14: Updated the Soaring page with further connectivity details
11:49: Updated Pokéarth - Hoenn & Pokédex with new Mirage Spot locations
12:20: Created a page on StreetPass & Passing By features
13:18: Updated the Shiny Pokémon & Effort Value pages with ORAS details
14:26: Created a preliminary page on Daily & Weekly Events
16:10: Updated the Decorations page with further decorations
18:55: Created a page on Super Secret Base Locations
20:22: Updated the Secret Base page with some more details.
21:50: Updated Pokéarth - Hoenn & Pokédex with new Mirage Spot locations
As usual, pertinent spoilery information will be posted into the spoiler tag OR & AS Details:
10:33: There have been numerous reports of Reshiram and Zekrom now being available as shiny in the game, as with many other legendary Pokémon in Mirage Spots
In The Games Department
Pokémon Puzzle Challenge
For those of you in Europe, the classic GameBoy Color title, Pokémon Puzzle Challenge, is to be available to purchase on the Nintendo 3DS eShop from Thursday. This classic game is a play on the Panel de Pon style puzzles and features a narrative focusing on Gold & Silver. It costs €4.99 / Ł4.49 to purchase
Until Next Time, See Ya
Sunday: Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Coverage Day 4 + Pokémon of the Week
Be sure to check yesterday's update. 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
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: 22:04 GMT Edit @ 13:00: Pokémon of the Week
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Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha - Coverage Day 4
With many parts of the world having their games now, our usual discoveries have begun. As usual, I'll be posting the main focal points here, while more in-depth details go on the discovery thread on the forums (including some details I won't post here). If you want to remain unspoiled, do not click the spoiler tag, nor visit the ORAS section until you have your game. We hope to have preliminary Pokédex information up this weekend so keep checking back
07:27: Updated the Legendary Pokémon page with some further requirements
08:34: Created a page on In-Game Events activated by Event Pokémon
09:47: Created a page for the rival, Wally. Be warned, it contains spoilers
11:11: Created a page for the Trick House
12:32: Updated the Secret Base page with some details. Decorations list coming soon
14:08: Created a preliminary Secret Base Decorations page. There's lots still to collect so stand by
15:17: Created a page for the In-Game Trades
16:03: Created pages for the Battle Resort and the Battle Maison
17:09: Updated the Delta Episode page with details. Be warned as this page contains major spoilers. Do not enter if you do not wish to be spoiled.
18:58: Created a requested page about Locations for certain Evolutions
20:10: Added Mirage Spots to Pokéarth - Hoenn that have been collated. There are still many more to find.
22:04: Updated the Pokédex with in-depth locations
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Who's That Pokémon
Today marks the fifty-sixth 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, Ragnarok, KingTorterra & UR2L8. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the third generation. Said to have expanded the lands by evaporating water with raging heat. It battled titanically with Kyogre It had been asleep in underground magma ever since it fiercely fought Kyogre long ago. Groudon is said to be the personification of the land itself. Legends tell of its many clashes against Kyogre, as each sought to gain the power of nature. Through Primal Reversion and with nature's full power, it will take back its true form. It can cause magma to erupt and expand the landmass of the world. We also cover its Primal Reversion. So here it is, the fifty-sixth entry, Groudon.
Until Next Time, See Ya
Saturday: Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Coverage Day 3
Be sure to check yesterday's update. 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
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: 23:32 GMT
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Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha - Coverage Day 3
With many parts of the world having their games now, our usual discoveries have begun. As usual, I'll be posting the main focal points here, while more in-depth details go on the discovery thread on the forums (including some details I won't post here). If you want to remain unspoiled, do not click the spoiler tag, nor visit the ORAS section until you have your game. We hope to have preliminary Pokédex information up this weekend so keep checking back
07:16: To start things off for today, I've begun updating Pokéarth page with preliminary details. Let me know if you spot a mistake or an omission. Mirage Areas are to come
08:40: Created a Interactable Pokémon page. Be warned, this is preliminary and contains spoilers.
09:26: Created an AreaNav page.
10:31: Created a page about various new Surfing Features.
11:22: Updated the Version Exclusives page with some exclusive forms
12:20: Updated the DexNav page
13:02: Updated the Hordes page
14:01: Created a Ribbons page
15:33: Created a page detailing O-Powers, including the unique way to receive them
16:13: Created a page detailing Various Useful NPCs and what they do
18:26: Created a preliminary TM & HM Listing. Still got a few I need to find
20:45: Created a preliminary Items Listing. This currently is probably missing a decent amount of hidden items, especially underwater, and I am still collating items held by Pokémon with DexNav
21:14: Created a page about The Mach & Acro Bikes
21:20: The Item Database has been updated with the Item Listings data
23:32: Updated Pokéarth's Hoenn section with the above item details, but sorted by location. We'll be adding more over the next few days
Until Next Time, See Ya
Friday: Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Coverage Day 2 + Pokémon 3DS Themes
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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: 23:54 GMT Edit @ 11:37: Themes | Edit @ 17:27: North American Themes Live
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Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha - Coverage Day 2
With many parts of the world getting their copies tomorrow, it would be remiss of us to hold off until launch when so many of you hunger for information. As such, our usual discoveries shall begin. As usual, I'll be posting the main focal points here, while more in-depth details go on the discovery thread on the forums (including some details I won't post here). If you want to remain unspoiled, do not click the spoiler tag, nor visit the ORAS section until you have your game. We hope to have preliminary Pokédex information up this weekend so keep checking back
The game is now available on the North American eShop
06:08: Added and updated the PGL Attractions page with details of the new attraction
07:16: Updated the Version Exclusives page with more Pokémon
07:41: Updated the Mega Evolutions page with locations of older Mega Stones, as per multiple requests
09:38: Updated the Gym Leader page with details
10:21: Updated the Version Exclusives page with more Pokémon
10:58: Created a Holo Caster page
12:10: Updated the Version Exclusives page with more Pokémon
13:17: Created a Form Changes page
15:02: Updated the Elite Four page with details
17:32: Created a Move Tutor page
19:12: Created a Legendary Pokémon page. Be warned, this is preliminary and contains spoilers.
20:13: Created a Gift Pokémon page. Be warned, this is preliminary and contains spoilers.
21:04: Updated the Soaring in the Sky page with more newly discovered details.
21:36: As per multiple requests, I've created a very preliminary DexNav page.
23:31: Updated the Version Exclusives page with more Pokémon
23:44: Updated the Legendary Pokémon page
23:54: Updated the Pokédex with preliminary locations. This lacks most Mirage areas for now, but will be added to as time goes on, with more details coming soon
As usual, pertinent spoilery information will be posted into the spoiler tag OR & AS Details:
05:31:
Each game has a specific Mirage Island available each day when Soaring. When you StreetPass with someone, you gain access to that person's island as well as yours in the same day.
07:03: Some legendary Mirage Spots seem to require you to have certain Pokémon in your party
08:22: Lugia is exclusive to Sapphire while Ho-Oh is exclusive to Ruby
08:33: Reshiram is exclusive to Ruby and Zekrom is exclusive to Sapphire
10:20: Palkia is exclusive to Ruby and Dialga to Sapphire
12:10: Tornadus is exclusive to Ruby, Thundurus to Sapphire
12:24: You can have both bikes at the same time at the end of the game, if you have talked to certain people.
14:22: Spiritomb has been found in Sea Mauville
16:50: Regigigas requires you to take all three Regis to Island Cave in Route 105 in the day, with Regice nicknamed and holding the Castelia Cone, Never-melt Ice or Snowball
19:47: You get a certificate for your Secret Base for showing the Game Director a Pokémon that originated in the original Ruby or Sapphire. This is then able to be placed in your Secret Base
23:24: Dome Fossil, Plume Fossil, Armor Fossil in OR, Skull Fossil, Cover Fossil, in AS. Old Amber is in both
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Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - 3DS Themes
Following their reveal on Monday and release in Japan last night, the two Pokémon related themes are now available on the European theme shop. These themes are focused on Primal Groudon & Kyogre and a Sleeping Pikachu and have various animations and Pokémon related music and sound effects. They cost Ł1.79/€1.99 each.
Edit @ 17:27: They are now up on the North American theme shop for $1.99 | Edit @ 17:45: Created a subsection for them in the "Pokémon in Other Games" section
Until Next Time, See Ya
Thursday: Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Coverage Day 1 + Art Academy Template + Episode Pictures
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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: 00:05 GMT Edit @ 12:24: Art Academy | Edit @ 13:10: ORAS | Edit @ 15:08: Beldum | Edit @ 15:39: 3DS Themes | Edit @ 16:06: Animated Trailer
In The Games Department
Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha - Coverage Day 1
With many parts of the world getting their copies tomorrow, it would be remiss of us to hold off until launch when so many of you hunger for information. As such, our usual discoveries shall begin. As usual, I'll be posting the main focal points here, while more in-depth details go on the discovery thread on the forums (including some details I won't post here). If you want to remain unspoiled, do not click the spoiler tag, nor visit the ORAS section until you have your game. We hope to have preliminary Pokédex information up this weekend so keep checking back
The game takes up 14,499 blocks to download to your SD card and is currently available in Japan
14:24: Created a preliminary Mega Evolutions page
14:50: Created a preliminary Primal Reversions page
15:29: Updated the Version Exclusives page with preliminary details. Still more to come
16:47: Updated the Pokémon X & Y Compatibility page with more details
18:42: Updated the Hoenn Pokédex page with a full listing
22:09: Updated the Mega Evolutions page with crisp images
22:23: Updated the above with Mega Stone locations
23:03: Our Pokédex has been updated with preliminary movesets. There may be a couple of errors here and there so let us know if so. Type listings and Top 300 Stat Listings have been updated as well.
23:36: Created a Moveset Changes page with the above
As usual, pertinent spoilery information will be posted into the spoiler tag OR & AS Details:
13:58: Secret Meadow, Shore & Islet are areas off several sea routes. These areas are built for Secret Bases. Abandoned Ship has also turned into Sea Mauville
14:59: Many notes have been added on the forum page. I won't post them here. Basically just details of the game, but here are some more
Gym TMS: Rustboro: Rock Tomb, Dewford: Bulk Up, Mauville: Volt Switch, Lavaridge: Overheat, Fortree: Roost, Mossdeep: Calm Mind, Sootopolis: Waterfall
15:57: After the Delta Episode, you get given Johto Starters, after beating the Elite Four again you get Unova starters and beat them again and you get Sinnoh ones.
16:20: Charms still exist for Pokédex completion
16:35: In the Battle Maison, you can partner up with Wally, Steven, Archie/Maxie or your rival
17:59: Doing a hunt for Mega Stones. Will post a list once complete
22:09: There are no exclusive Mega Stones. All appear to be in each version
23:13: Incidentally, I found a Kecleon in Mossdeep City's Space Center. It had its Hidden Ability of Protean. Steven's Beldum comes with an Iron Plate
00:05: Skrelp can be obtained with its Hidden Ability
In The Games Department
Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha - Coverage Day 1
For those of you with the games, the first Online Distribution is live. This gift gives you a Level 5 Shiny Beldum with the moves Hold Back, Iron Head, Zen Headbutt & Iron Defense while holding the Metagrossite. It is available to all players until January 14th 2015 so be sure to download it
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Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - 3DS Themes
The official site has announced that Japan is to receive 3 3DS themes related to Pokémon. These themes are all 200¥ to buy and will be available from tomorrow. Two of the themes match the ones that Europe is getting tomorrow, but a third theme is introduced. This theme is based upon the Pokémon, Slowpoke and features various images of it as you scroll through. North American details still unclear
The Onemuri Pikachu theme has the Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Pokémon Center music playing. The Slowpoke theme has got the recent hit Slowpoke piece of music as its background and the Primal Groudon/Kyogre theme has the Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Opening Theme music
Pokémon
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Pokémon Art Academy - Groudon Template Distribution
For those of you with Pokémon Art Academy in North America, the new template has been made live. This template is of Groudon and is being released to celebrate the release of Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire this weekend. This template is accessed in the Free Paint mode of the game and runs until November 30th 2014.
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. helping excavate a sunken ship. This episode was due to air in April but got postponed due to the sinking of a ferry in South Korea. The AniméDex has been updated with the contents of this episode. Click the picture to go to the gallery but be warned however as they contain spoilers.
In The Games Department
Pokémon ORAS Trailer
As part of the promotion for the releease of Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire tomorrow, The Pokémon Company International has released a dub version of the special animated trailer that Japan got on Sunday. This trailer showcases all the Mega Evolutions in the game
Footage
Until Next Time, See Ya
Wednesday: Pokémon XY - Multiple Japanese Episode Titles
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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: 18:24 GMT Edit @ 18:24: World Championships 2015
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Pokémon XY - Episode Titles
Japanese magazine, Pokémon Fan, has revealed another plethora of new Episode titles for upcoming episodes. These episodes are due to air on December 25th, January 8th, January 15th, January 22nd, January 29th, February 5th and February 12th.
Episode 857: Malamar VS Inkay! A Bond That Saves the World
Episode 858: The Weakest Dragon Ever! Enter Goomy!!
Episode 859: Dedenne Does Its Best! All for Goomy!!
Episode 860: Vanillite Panic! Left Cold by a Whiteout!!
Episode 861: Coumarine Gym Match! Frogadier VS Gogoat!!
Episode 862: Ash and Serena's First Date! The Vow Tree and the Present!
Episode 863: Aim to Become Kalos Queen! Serena's Grand Debut!!
In The Games Department
Pokémon World Championships
The official website has confirmed that the Pokémon World Championships in 2015 are to be held in Boston in the US, specifically the Hynes Convention Center. The full details aren't currently known, but it has been confirmed that there will be no last-chance qualifier for the TCG. Video game details are still unclear
Edit @ 18:40: The official site has now removed this post. We'll bring more as it comes
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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: 01:05 GMT
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Pokémon Bank
A brand new patch has been released for Pokémon Bank. This patch is required to go online and thus use the software and includes the brand new data and compatibility for Friday's release of Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire, but no official patch notes have been added as yet. This patch is 210 blocks to download and is currently available on the Global eShop. You can download it through the eShop or through the Pokémon Bank software itself
Until Next Time, See Ya
Monday: Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire 3DS Themes
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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: 12:00 GMT Edit @ 12:00: Images
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Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - 3DS Themes
It has been announced that two special 3DS themes are to hit the European 3DS Theme Shop this week. The first theme is called ONEMURI Pikachu and features a sleeping Pikachu as you scroll through the screens and the second 3DS theme is based on Primal Groudon & Primal Kyogre. They cost €1.99 / Ł1.79 each. We don't have any images of these themes yet but they'll be posted the second we get them.
Pokémon
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Sunday: Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Anime + Pokémon of the Week
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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: 13:00 GMT Edit @ 13:00: Pokémon of the Week
In The Anime Department
Pokémon XY - Episode Pictures
Earlier today, a special anime short, akin to the one that came before Black 2 & White 2, was first aired in Japan. This short featured a non-canon version of Brendan and May as they went on their journey. This short showcased all the new Mega Evolutions and the basics of the new game. As such, we have images of this special short. 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. The Pokémon Company has also uploaded this video to Youtube
Footage
In The Pokémon of the Week Department
Who's That Pokémon
Today marks the fifty-fifth 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, Ragnarok, KingTorterra & UR2L8. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the fourth generation. Sometimes the magnetism emitted by Magnezone is too strong, making them attract each other so they cannot move. It evolved from exposure to a special magnetic field. Three units generate magnetism. A group tried to use scientific means to make Magnezone evolve, but their efforts ended in failure. So here it is, the fifty-fifth entry, Magnezone.
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Saturday: Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Japanese Eon Ticket Event
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Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Japanese Eon Ticket Event
From today in Japan, the latest issue of CoroCoro has got a special Serial Code to allow for the obtaining of the Eon Ticket. However, the official site has posted that the Eon Ticket won't be redeemable on the Japanese games until November 26th 2014 and will be able to be redeemed until May 31st 2015. This means that from November 21st to November 25th, the game will not recognise the code. As a reminder, the UK is getting it through the StreetPass UK Relay from November 29th and the US has it given at Nintendo World, Play! Pokémon events and StreetPass communities through StreetPass. We'll bring more on this as it comes
Until Next Time, See Ya
Friday: Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Japanese Event
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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: 07:43 GMT Edit @ 07:43: Art Academy
In The Games Department
Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Japanese Charizard Event
A new event has been announced. To commemorate the new Pokémon Center in Tokyo, two Pokémon are set to be distributed. From December 12th to January 16th, at the Pokémon Center in Tokyo, you can download a shiny Charizard holding the Charizardite Y and a shiny Pikachu. The distribution is given based on the hour of the day, with them alternating. Details of the event Pokémon are not yet known but the Event Database has been updated with these events
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Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Linoone Event
Another new event as announced for Japan. If you go to Jump Festa 2015 on December 20th, you can receive several gifts. First is a special Linoone distribution. This Linoone is Level 50 with the moves Extreme Speed, Helping Hand, Baby-Doll Eyes and Protect while holding a Focus Sash. In addition to this, if you participate in a special battle competition, you can win a PP Up or a PP Max for your game. Finally, they will be distribution QR Codes for the Super-Secret Bases of three special guests: Ayana Tsubaki, Nobuhiko Okamoto, Aoi Yuki, Emi Nitta, Aoi Shota & Ban Megumi. The Event Database has been updated with these events
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Pokémon Art Academy - Rayquaza Template Distribution
For those of you with Pokémon Art Academy in Europe, the new template has been made live. As noted yesterday, this template is for the Dragon-type Pokémon, Rayquaza and is to tie in with the recently announced Delta Episode for Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. This template is accessed in the Free Paint mode of the game and runs until December 12th 2014.
Until Next Time, See Ya
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