New alternate Legendaries + New Black 2/White2 news!!!

Things just keep getting weirder. 

 

It looks like Kyurem isn't the only Pokemon in Black 2/White 2 getting an alternate make-over: Legendary cloud trio Thundurus, Landurus and Tornadus are getting female alternative forms! (Beautiful aren't they?) You can catch these beauties in the 3DS exclusive Pokemon AR Searcher, which will be released sometime this Summer.

 

And if thought that was all, you've seen nothing yet. Here's more information concerning the new Pokemon games:  

 

-Pokemon Musical replaced by Pokewood; where you can battle Gym leaders from past Pokemon games!  

-Cheren is rumored to be a Gym Leader. 

-New evil team has been rumored. 

 

Whoa! This is shaping to be the best new Pokemon iterations yet!

 

New alternate Legendaries + New Black 2/White2 news!!!

No Pokemon Grey?

From <a href="http://nintendo3dsblog.com/there-will-be-no-pokemon-gray">nintendo3dsblog</a>

It's a bit hard to believe, but think of all the adverse effects of not having a 3rd version of B/W. Kyurem will never hog the spotlight outside of Reshiram and Zekrom, there won't be any Move Tutors, new Battle Frontier modes (I loved those in Platinum...), or any chances to re-battle Gym Leaders or most of the in-game Trainers, which is a crushing oversight. Not to mention if the 5th generation ends at Black/White, that means Game Freak will have to put out a 6th gen that much sooner, not counting the time it takes to churn out 27246184364 money-making Gen 5 Pokemon spinoff games. We won't have as many memorable years as we did with the Diamond/Pearl generation. When the D/P anime finally ended after, what, four years of Sinnoh?...I actually felt sad, despite the fact I didn't watch most of the episodes after the first three and before the last ten. I did watch all the movies though.

Though, the article and its sources are still open to interpretation. Perhaps there will be a sequel to B/W, it wouldn't make any sense not to especially with 3DS coming around the corner.

No Pokemon Grey?

Thoughts on Gen 5 Pokemon names- Part 2

Written by pikaby

I last stopped at Lilligant (one of my favorites~ cute flower Pokemon for the win). Today I'll cover another set of Gen 5 Pokemon further down the Pokedex.

Thoughts on Gen 5 Pokemon names- Part 2

Rumored list- All 5th Gen Pokemon US names

Written by pikaby

Typing out all the names is one huge chore...one picture sums it all up with US names and Japanese names.Remember that all this is still a rumor with the exception of a handful already on the official site (Musharna, Braviary, Reuniclus, Gothitelle, Axew, Drilbur, Patrat, Woobat, Cofagrigus), so take these names with a pinch of salt. Many creative names this time, though not all of them are good (I will forever hate Throh and Sawk and whoever came up with those names), and an internet favorite making the official list (Emboar).

It's a huge chart so click on it to enlarge the list and find out what your Gen 5 favorites could be called in English!

Image source: Pokebeach.com

Rumored list- All 5th Gen Pokemon US names

Pokemon Black/White US Release date official!

Written by pikaby


No more fake Gamestop dates, the official release date for Pokemon Black and White in the US is March 6 2010!

The official site revealed a handful of names in English, the same set seen on the Japanese site at this point.

Professor Araragi: Professor Juniper
Hiun City: Castelia City
Chillarmy: Minccino
Gigaith: Gigalith
Munna: Munna
Hihidaruma: Darmanitan
Meguroc: Sandile
Mamepato: Pidove
Shimama: Blitzle
Gear: Klink
Encourage ability: Sheer Force
Overconfidence ability: Moxie
Pigeon Heart ability: Big Pecks

Professor's name and Hiun City checks out, those are fine. Minccino is a better name than the romanized abomination Chillarmy (thank god this isn;t the real name), but not as good as Chiramii. Gigaiasu is fine, Munna stays exactly the same, Darmanitan is going to take some getting used to...Sandile and Pidove are excellent names, Blitzle is about average....and what's wrong with keeping the name Gear? Klink sounds like the name of one of King K.Rool's minions.

The three ability names are fine, particularly Big Pecks, which moderator toadster101 pointed out as a pun to 'Big Pecs' (remember, the Japanese equivalent is Pigeon Breast), which is pure win. Bring B/W on!

Pokemon Black/White US Release date official!

The Global Trade Station: A Modern-Day Idiot Farm

Written by Pokefreak

We've all seen them. That one Pokemon we dream of having for our team. We can't get them anywhere, no matter how hard we try. So as we turn to the GTS, we find hoardes of that Pokemon. Our dream is about to come true. And... that guy who might give it to you wants a Lv.100 Rampardos for that Lv.24 Ivysaur you want.

The Global Trade Station: A Modern-Day Idiot Farm

Christmas Pokemon Update: US Names, Dream World and more!

Written by pikaby

There's been a ton of B/W Pokemon news over the past few days, but I've been busy to talk about them all so I'm going for it in one fell swoop today, on Christmas Day. The biggest of these are, of course, new US names for three Gen 5 Pokemon!

Christmas Pokemon Update: US Names, Dream World and more!

Pokemon Gen 5 Starter US names revealed

Written by pikaby

The US names for our Gen 5 Pokemon starters are now out on the official Pokemon US website. I'll let the screenshot do the talking:

Tsutaaja, the grass snake, is named Snivy.
Pokabu, the fire pig, is Tepig.
Mijumaru, the sea otter, is Oshawott.

Isshu, the region where Pokemon Black/White takes place, is named Unova.

Then the two legendary mascot Pokemon, Reshiram and Zekrom, keep their names, as expected, and they are the Vast White Pokemon and the Deep Black Pokemon, with the abilities Turboblaze and Teravolt.

Snivy is plain and simple, a combination of the words 'snake' and 'ivy'. In fact it was so simple that some Pokefans have actually predicted this name long before it was revealed. At least it's not Smugleaf...There is an interesting bit about Tsutaj- I mean, Snivy's name, which I found on Urban Dictionary. 'snivy' is an adjective also meaning horny or randy maybe even reckless at times when thinking about sex. Okaaaaay.....It's not a bad name though. Moving on to the next one.

Tepig, Pokabu's new name, is also a combination of two words, 'tepid' and obviously 'pig'. Tepid meaning lukewarm, or low level of enthusiasm. The word is played well, but it certainly could have been better (being of a neutral/slightly negative connotation). No more sexual innuendo though.

Oshawott is tougher to crack. It could be a mixture of three different words, 'ocean', 'water' and 'otter'. I swear it's this close to matching the fan name of 'Wotter' (imagine how ridiculous that would sound if that were real). And just like 'Miju' is a corruption of 'mizu' (water in Japanese), 'Osha' could be a corrupted form of 'ocean'. The name also sounds oddly Canadian. Does the water starter come from Oshawa, Canada? Anyway, it's a brilliant name. I like it more the more I say it. Oshawott!

Unova, could mean UNited States OV America (silly, but makes sense. I'd lol if this was the real inspiration) or based off the Latin words meaning 'one new', or the Italian derivative of 'new' too. Wonder why they didn't keep the name Isshu though- this makes Gen 5 the first generation with a region name difference between the JP and US versions.

Overall, it's fine, it's not the end of the Pokemon world as we know it. The new names didn't make me puke. Sure, I was taken aback for the first ten seconds, but the names are comfortable and easy to get used too, even if Oshawott still sounds a little weird. Looking forward to know more!

Pokemon Gen 5 Starter US names revealed

Pokemon Black/White- November CoroCoro scans

Written by pikaby

Scans from Pokebeach.com. Continuing from October's issue, more Ken Sugimori artwork of the 5th Gen Pokemon have been revealed. This issue filled in many gaps in evolution lines revealed in previous issues, completing them. Not many Pokemon remain to be covered...one more should finish the job!

Left, Chobomaki and Agirudaa on top, Shubargo and Kaburumo on the bottom. The evolution method is unique- Kaburumo must be traded with a Chobomaki in order for both to evolve to their final forms. Chomobaki gives its armor shell away to Kaburumo, it seems.
Right, Aakeosu, evolution of the bird fossil, Aaken. Abagoora, evolution of the turtle fossil Protooga.

Oh man, all the Pokemon look so GOOD in their Sugimori art! You gotta love 'em all.

Left, Zuruzukin, evolved form of Zuruggu, the lizard-like Dark/Fighting Pokemon back in October. Iwaparesu (giant rock lobster), evolution of the hermit crab Ishizumai. Doredia (the large flower), evolved from Churine. Erufuun (the cotton sheep), evolved from Monmen. Both Doredia and Erufuun need Sun Stones.

Right, the evolution line of Otomaro, the new tadpole Pokemon. It evolves first into Gamagaru, then into Gamegeroge (follow the arrows on the scan, upwards), gaining a Ground type as it goes up. Roobushin (old man carrying concrete blocks), final evolved form of Gen 5's Machop, Dokkora. Warubiaru, final evolved form of the ground croc, Meguroko.

Bottom block, from left. Shinpora, a Psychic/Flying...thing. Looks like a hieroglyph drawing. Doesn't evolve from or into anything. Yabukuron, the garbage bag Pokemon. Hitomoshi, the cute ghost candle Pokemon. Shibishirasu, the electric eel Pokemon. Pururiru, the Tentacool replacement, with male and female differences. Next, Tesshido, the spike ball Pokemon with a unique type (Steel/Grass), the adorable ice-cream Pokemon Banipucchi, and Koaruhii, pre-evolution of Swanna. Koaruhii aside, the rest of the Pokemon should have their lines completed within another issue, I reckon.

From top. Murando, final evolution of the puppy Pokemon Yorterrie. Daburan, middle form between Yuniran and Rankurusu. Gochimeru, middle form between Gochimu and Gochiruzeru. Pendoraa, final evolved form of the centipede Pokemon Fushide.

Just a little more to go! And then there's the legendary Pokemon that haven't been revealed yet- there's a decent number in Isshu.

Pokemon Black/White- November CoroCoro scans

Pokemon Dream World Arceus event

Written by pikaby

At launch, the bods in charge of the Pokemon Global Link asked players far and wide (in Japan) what Pokemon they wanted to own in the Dream World via a massive, two month poll that involved all o493 old Pokemon. The winner was announced yesterday, and it was pretty obvious.

Pokemon Dream World Arceus event

Cherrim's Pokedex, finally done right

Written by pikaby

Cherrim was a great design. Although not very good in competitive battle, the little thing captured the learts of all cute-loving Pokefans when the sun shone on it. In fact no one ever expected Cherrim to have a closed flower form when Pokemon Diamond/Pearl was released. Not many people liked it either.

Cherrim's Pokedex, finally done right

Pokemon Black/White DS straps

Written by pikaby

There are 200 sets of each of these adorable DS straps of Gen 5 Pokemon to be given away as prizes on Pokemon Daisuki Club for answering one of their surveys. Only for Japanese people though. I am so freaking jealous....From top to bottom, in order, Tsutaja, Mijumaru, Pokabu, Munna, Chiramii, Zorua, Kibago, Emonga, Reshiram, Zekrom.

The good news is these aren't Daisuki Club exclusives, but rather Pokemon Center products. So you might be able to stumble upon these if you lurk around eBay. I know I want one.

Pokemon Black/White DS straps

Pokemon Dream World shots

Written by pikaby

Within the span of two weeks I've sent quite a few of my most favorite Pokemon up to the Dream World. Here's pictures of them lounging in their rooms.

Rankurusu~ Cutest Gen 5 Pokemon ever. He looks even cuter in the Dream World. Never expected him to be this big though- he covers up the Treasure Box in the background!

Chirachiino, another cutie. Note that I've started amassing berries to decorate the bland-looking room. Pokeball chair in the corner, underneath the Dream Catalog.

The only non-Gen 5 Pokemon I've sent into the Dream World thus far, Cleffa!

I've also sent Victini up, though I haven't taken a picture of that. He's really small though, a bit like Cleffa's height. And, of course, Emonga, my first session in Global Link.

I have about 700 Dream Points so far. Getting them is hard, and you need a lot of them to unlock hidden content in Dream World. And the one-hour limit isn't helping. Oh well, what can you do.

Pokemon Dream World shots

Pokemon Black/White- October CoroCoro update

Written by pikaby

The game's been completely torn apart from day one, but Nintendo still has the obligation of showing us official art of their latest Pokemon. Among them, these three handsome blokes shown above.

Pokemon Black/White- October CoroCoro update

Pokemon B/W- Borutorosu

Written by pikaby

Right when I was heading to Route 10, the receptionist told me of extreme weather in Route 7. Naturally of course, I hurried over. *beware spoilers*

Pokemon B/W- Borutorosu

Mamanbou is not Luvdisc's evolution

Written by pikaby

Two pink colored, heart shaped fish? Both of them Water type? Mamanbou (right) was long thought to be the evolution of Luvdisc (left), and in hindsight, it really seems to be ridiculous.

Mamanbou is not Luvdisc's evolution

Pokemon B/W and the Internet

Written by pikaby

When the Pokemon Global Link website opened its doors to Pokemon Black/White players on September 18th, it was gatecrashed and overloaded within half a day, forcing the site to immediately close again (witness the power of Pokemon fans). Today's October 4th, the day the Global Link recovers from its initial shock. And we finally get to take a gander at the features on offer!

Pokemon B/W and the Internet

New Pokemon, Old Techniques

Written by pikaby

B/W may be the latest Pokemon game, but unlike any of the previous games, it doesn't turn to making another billion new methods to evolve your Pokemon or another billion new evolution stones. There are still new methods, but those have mercifully been kept to a minimum, instead focusing on the use of existing evolution methods to evolve the new Pokemon. Old Pokemon which have lost their evolution method due to the new location and removal of certain features (heh, knew it'd come back to haunt Game Freak someday) also have replacement methods.

Old stones finally get a new lease of life. It's almost refreshing.

New Pokemon, Old Techniques

Gym Battle 5- Yaakon

Written by pikaby



My own recording again. This time it's the 5th Gym Leader, Yaakon, who uses Ground-types. I'm doing this out of random because I really loved the gym's innards, and your grand entrance deep underground into the Gym Leader's lair, damn cool.

It was just two hours ago that I found the ice-cream Pokemon (Banipucchi) kind of cute. And now he's on my team and owning the ass out of the Ground-types in the Gym. Well, not Doryuuzu though.

Gym Battle 5- Yaakon

Pokemon B/W- The great color divide

Written by pikaby

One of the greatest disparities in Pokemon Black/White and the most interesting aspect of both games are their version-exclusive locations, Black City and White Forest. They're on the same location of the Isshu map, which is to the east of Raimon City (4th Gym, Pokemon Musical). Not only are they completely different, but the things you get to do in there will make players with opposite versions want to co-operate with each other even more. It does matter if you're black or white.

Pokemon B/W- The great color divide