Oha Suta just finished airing in Japan revealing a new trailer for Movie 16 and a new video revealing Mewtwo's new form has been posted by the Official Pokémon YouTube account.

Reveal Video

Source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tSVBVQzNMg

Trailer Video

The trailer reveals that the guest voice actors for the movie will be Reiko Takashima, comedian duo Heisei Nobushi Kobushi, and of course Koichi Yamadera in his annual role. The narration for the movie short will be provided by Atsuko Maeda.

Source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTyPZGdEyyc

New Poster

New details about the upcoming Nintendo Wii U game Pokémon Scramble U were announced today. Players will get to choose between Pikachu, Tsutarja, Pokabu and Mijumaru when they start the game. It also reveals that Players can use IC Cards to unlock random one-use Pokémon. Players can scan them by using the NFC reader on the gamepad which is also used to scan the figures.

Pokémon Scramble U NFC Figures Series 2

The Pokémon Scramble U NFC Figures Series 2 (ポケモンスクランブル Ｕ NFCフィギュア) set of figures was announced today by the official site and it will be released on May 25th, 2013. The figures are found in a gachapon machines at the Pokémon Centers in Japan. People can randomly receive a figure for 200 yen. We have made a list of the figures that will be available in Series 2 which will be updated when the full details are revealed.

Pokémon Scramble U Passwords

Pokémon Scramble U Passwords codes are announced in various media outlets and can be used to unlock special Pokémon. To use the code, players enter them at the password screen. After entering the password correctly, the unlocked Pokémon can now be used in the game.


The new Common Names (通り名) system allows players to give names to their Pokémon. It's similar to the system from earlier Rumble games, except instead of catching Pokémon that come with specific names, you can now name them yourself.

Some Pokémon still come prenamed, for example: "Attack" increases their attack ability and "Speed" increase their speed. Special Pokémon like the Gablias with the name "Corocoro" (Corocoro Gablias), is a name that increases BOTH attack power and speed.

Password	Sprite	Common Name:	Pokémon	Alternate Colour:	Code Obtained from:	Day Announced:
51830476		コロコロ CoroCoro	Gablias	Yes	CoroCoro - May 2013 Issue (月刊コロコロコミック5月号)	2013-04-15
69283763		ファミツウ Famitsu	Sazandora	No	Weekly Famitsu - May 2nd 2013 Issue (週刊ファミ通 5月2日号)	2013-04-18

We have created a password page listing some of the upcoming Pokémon that can be unlocked. It will be updated as information is revealed.

Source: http://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/scrambleU/

The official Korean Pokémon website has announced that Plasma Gang Te-okiseu will be distributed on May 4th, 2013 and May 5th, 2013 in Yangjae-dong, Seoul, South Korea at the aT Center (양재동 aT센터 제 2전시장). It will be distributed to players of the Korean Versions of Black 2 and White 2 via local area IR from 9AM until 6PM both days as part of the Pokémon Town 2013 (포켓몬타운 2013) event festivities.

The Te-okiseu is similar to the Masuda Dexoys distributed at the end of 2012 in Japan. Te-okiseu is level 100, has the Ability Pressure, the OT: Plasma Gang (플라스마단) and is holding a Life Orb. Te-okiseu knows the following moves: Nasty Plot, Dark Pulse, Recover and Psycho Boost.

Source: http://pokemonkorea.co.kr/html/event/event_Off_view.asp?pFlag=N&idx=286&EventPeriod=

The official Japanese Pokémon Global Link has announced that to celebrate the upcoming release of the 16th Pocket Monsters movie Extremespeed Genesect: The Awakening of Mewtwo (神速のゲノセクト ミュウツー覚醒), C-Gear skins for Pocket Monsters Black, White, Black 2 and White 2 will be released for a limited time. Further details have yet to be announced.

ポケモングローバルリンクで「ゲノセクト」のCギアスキンをプレゼント！

7月13日（土）全国東宝系にて公開となる「劇場版ポケットモンスター ベストウイッシュ『神速のゲノセクト ミュウツー覚醒』。 ポケモングローバルリンクでは、この映画の公開を記念して、スクリーンに登場する幻のポケモン・ゲノセクトのCギアスキンプレゼントが決定！期間限定の「赤いゲノセクト」Cギアスキンを手に入れよう！

Source: http://ja.pokemon-gl.com/#/information/664

During Pokémon Smash 130 - Pochama Tries its Best!! / The International Division Starts Training for the 'Pokémon World Championships 2013'! / The 'Pokémon Anime Requests' Start! (ポッチャマがんばる！！ / 「ポケモンワールドチャンピオンシップス2013」に向けてインターナショナル部が特訓を開始！/「ポケモンアニメリクエスト」スタート！) Junichi Masuda revealed a new Pokémon but details such as its name, type and origin were not revealed. The official Pokémon website then updated with part of the in-game video showed on Smash and a few more hints.

Trailer Video

Source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vk_YC0MXJ-0

Official Site Updates

Source: http://www.pokemon.com/pokemonxy/en-us

Press Kit

It’s been more than a month since the reveal of Sylveon—the newest evolution of Eevee. Fans have debated which type this new Pokémon will be when it debuts in Pokémon X and Pokémon Y, launching worldwide in October. Today, the mysteries of the newest Pokémon titles continue to grow with the unveiling of a Pokémon that is strangely familiar to Legendary Pokémon Mewtwo! This special reveal was made just moments ago on the “Pokémon Smash” television show in Japan.

This new Pokémon shares many traits with Mewtwo and it’s suspected that the newly discovered Pokémon has a connection with Mewtwo—a powerful Pokémon that debuted in Pokémon Red and Pokémon Blue.

What is this new Pokémon? How will you encounter it in Pokémon X and Pokémon Y? When will you know more? One thing is clear, your readers will certainly want to debate the meaning of this new Pokémon!

Pokémon Smash 130

To start off the show, a new opening was revealed. The fourth opening to Pokémon Smash features the narrator explaining the upcoming segments on the show in a small video box in the center of the screen. The Eeveelutions are shown at the bottom of the screen swaying back and forth. After he as completes the quick summary of the episode, an animated sequence featuring Lucario and Mijumaru is shown as they lift up the Smash logo into position before going onto the main show.


As requested by Smash in March of 2013, during the month of April 2013 a new segment would debut called You Choose! Pokémon Anime Request! (キミが決める！ポケモンアニメリクエスト). Viewers were requested to select a Pokémon and then an anime Library episode that features that Pokémon would be shown during the Pokémon Library segment of the show. Viewers needed to send in a postcard with a brief message and their Pokémon selection into the show.

This weeks selection was from Hinako Iizuka （飯塚日奈子） who asked for Pochama (ポッチャマ). Pochama Tries its Best!! (ポッチャマがんばる！！) from the Diamond and Pearl series was the selected episode. Professor Red said his go-to line 'OK! PokéRequ Go!' (OK! ポケリク GO!) to start the repeat episode.

After the Library episode, Shoko-tan reviewed all the currently the revealed Generation 6 Pokémon up to this point: Froakie, Chespin, Fennekin, Xerneas, Yveltal and Sylveon. The VTR featured Golgo and Red visiting Junichi Masuda at GameFreak to get an update for Pokémon X and Y. They brought with them a plate of Gomoku Ankake Pancakes (五目あんかけパンケーキ) which Shoko-tan made. Gomoku Ankake Pancake are pancakes with ankake sauce and five types of vegetables/meats. Realizing that it was Shoko-tan that made them, Masuda-san passed it up and asked Red to try it. Red tried it and it was quite obvious that he didn't like it but all he could say was that it was "Intense" (強烈).　Just as Masuda was about to reveal the new Pokémon, they went to a commercial break.


They finally got him to reveal a new Pokémon. Back in the studio, Golgo and Red showed the rest of the members the new Pokémon and Shoko-tan nearly had a heart attack as Mewtwo is one of her favorite Pokémon. The new Pokémon is based off of Mewtwo but no other details were revealed.

A special preview for Pokémon Smash 130 - Pochama Tries its Best!! / The International Division Starts Training for the 'Pokémon World Championships 2013'! / The 'Pokémon Anime Requests' Start! (ポッチャマがんばる！！ / 「ポケモンワールドチャンピオンシップス2013」に向けてインターナショナル部が特訓を開始！/「ポケモンアニメリクエスト」スタート！) was posted on the Pokémon Japan YouTube page. The video features Junichi Masuda announcing a new Pokémon which will be revealed during that episode.

Trailer Video

Source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHiHpa77-xc

The official Pokémon Twitter feed also announced that they will also be revealing new Pokémon X and Y info. Probably the same info that Pokémon Smash reveals.


Source: https://twitter.com/Pokemon/status/318144498997788673

The Pokémon 2013 Spring Regional Championships Events will be taking place on April 13th and 14th in Canada and the United States. Below is the info.

Locations

Location Name	City	State	Country	Date/Time	Link To Map
Empire Landmark Hotel	Vancouver	British Columbia	CA	13 Apr, 2013 9:00AM	Map
Classic Center	Athens	Georgia	US	13 Apr, 2013 8:30AM	Map
Gillette Stadium	Foxborough	Massachusetts	US	13 Apr, 2013 9:00AM	Map
Utah State Fairpark	Salt Lake City	Utah	US	13 Apr, 2013 8:30AM	Map
Monona Terrace	Madison	Wisconsin	US	13 Apr, 2013 8:00AM	Map

The 2013 Spring Regional Championshops are about to begin!

It’s time to make your plans to participate in the latest round of Pokémon TCG and Video Game Regional Championships.

The Pokémon 2013 Spring Regional Championships events are set to feature some of the best competitive play of the year! And, not only will Pokémon TCG and video game players be competing for Travel Awards to the Pokémon National Championships in Indianapolis this summer, but lots of other Pokémon-themed prizes will be on the line as well!

The Spring Regional Championships will take place in five locations—four in the United States and one in British Columbia, Canada—starting on Saturday, April 13th. Space is limited, so try to arrive early to register! The initial rounds of the Pokémon video game event take place on Sunday, April 14th, giving many players the opportunity to show off their Pokémon skills in both events.

Participation in the Spring Regional Championships is open to all players, and is completely free.

Sources: http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/op_2013_spring_regionals-2013-03-28/ and https://www.pokemon.com/us/account/events/premier?continent=NA&pes=88

Nintendo has announced that the Pikachu Edition Nintendo 3DS XL will be released in North America on March 24th, 2013. Below are the press releases.

Check out the Electrifying New Pikachu Nintendo 3DS XL!

The bold yellow system makes its way to North America on March 24th.

Show off your love of Pokémon with the new Pikachu Nintendo 3DS XL handheld system! This system features the outline of the famed Pokémon Pikachu, and it comes packaged with a 4GB SD memory card. The Pikachu Nintendo 3DS XL will be available on March 24th—the same day that you can start playing the Nintendo 3DS-exclusive adventure Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity!

Pikachu Nintendo 3DS XLThe Pikachu Nintendo 3DS XL will be available in North America at participating Walmart, Target, Toys R Us, and GameStop stores for a suggested retail price of $199.99. Quantities are limited, so look for it starting on March 24th!

Source: http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/news_pikachu_3ds-2013-03-14/

THE NEW PIKACHU NINTENDO 3DS XL HAND-HELD IS ELECTRIFYING

March 14, 2013 - Pokémon fans will get a jolt of excitement when Nintendo releases the Pikachu Edition Nintendo 3DS XL hand-held system on March 24. This bold yellow Nintendo 3DS XL hardware features a familiar outline of the iconic Pokémon. The system also comes packaged with a 4GB SD memory card and will be available while supplies last at a suggested retail price of $199.99.

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity launches the same day as the Pikachu Edition Nintendo 3DS XL system, and draws players in with a deep and compelling story full of unexpected twists. While playing as one of five popular Pokémon, players travel through a near-infinite amount of randomly generated Mystery Dungeons, battle and recruit other Pokémon and collect hidden treasure. The game is available exclusively on the Nintendo 3DS and includes the ability to discover Magnagates – entrances to new dungeons – by scanning everyday circular objects with the Nintendo 3DS Camera. Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity is available at a suggested retail price of $34.99. For more information about the game, visit http://www.pokemon.com/MysteryDungeon.

Nintendo is offering a special bonus for people who buy both a Nintendo 3DS XL system and Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity. Anyone who registers a Nintendo 3DS XL system and either Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity or Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon with Club Nintendo between March 21 and April 30 will receive a code to download one of five Nintendo 3DS games for free: Super Mario 3D Land, Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask, Art Academy: Lessons for Everyone!, Star Fox 64 3D or Freakyforms Deluxe: Your Creations, Alive!

Source: http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=37950

The official Japanese Pokémon website has revealed that Pokémon Scramble U (ポケモンスクランブル Ｕ) will feature Near field communication (NFC) figures.

NFC Features

Pokémon Scramble U is the first Nintendo Wii U game to take advantage of the NFC capabilities of the system. Players can place compatible NFC figures on the gamepad reader and that corresponding Pokémon will appear in the game. The figures can be used in other player's games and can retain the progress players made. They can also be raised by obtaining coins within the game.

Pre-Order Deals

For those that pre-ordered the game from a Pokémon Center in Japan, there is two special combo packs that players can purchase. The first one is the game as a download card with a special Pokémon Center Punching Pikachu (PCの“パンチング”ピカチュウ) NFC figure. It's special pre-order price is 1800yen, 200yen cheaper than buying them separately. We have created a list of NFC Promo Figures and it will be updated as they are revealed.


The second combo is the game as a download card with a special Pokémon Center Punching Pikachu as well as Pokémon Scramble U NFC figure carrying case (ポケモンスクランブル Ｕ NFCフィギュア　キャリングケース). It's special pre-order price is 2380yen, 400yen cheaper than buying them separately. Both combo's are limited supplies and are available for purchase from March 20th, 2013 until supplies end.


People can also just buy the game separately by getting a download card to get the game off of the Nintendo Wii U eShop. The game costs 1800yen on its own.


The Pokémon Scramble U NFC figure carrying case (ポケモンスクランブル Ｕ NFCフィギュア　キャリングケース) can also be purchased separately for 580yen. The price will go up to 780yen after the introductory period ends. It holds 7 figues, all of the series 1 figures plus the bonus PC Pikachu.

Pokémon Scramble U NFC Figures Series 1 (ポケモンスクランブル Ｕ NFCフィギュア)

The Pokémon Scramble U NFC Figures Series 1 (ポケモンスクランブル Ｕ NFCフィギュア) set of figures was the first set released for the game on April 24th, 2013. The figures are found in a gachapon machines at the Pokémon Centers in Japan. People could randomly receive a figure for 200 yen. We have created a list of the figures that are available in Series 1 and it will be updated as full details are revealed.

Sources: http://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/scrambleU/nfc/ and http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2013/03/130315_p01.html

Commercial Video

Source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0HQ9kZfNjI

The next 2013 International Challenge for Black 2 & White 2 has been announced and it will place in April. It is the third International tournament that is open to all regions to participate against each other. There is three entry categories: Junior (born after 2002), Senior (born between 1998 and 2001) and Master (born before 1997).

2013 April International Challenge

Registration Period: April 12th, 2013 at 13:00 until April 18th, 2013 at 23:59
Tournament Period: April 19th at 00:00 until April 21th, 2013 at 23:59
Battle Type: Double Battle
Pokémon Restrictions: National Dex
Banned Pokémon: Mewtwo, Mew, Lugia, Ho-Oh, Chatot, Celebi, Kyogre, Groudon, Rayquaza, Jirachi, Deoxys, Dialga, Palkia, Giratina, Phione, Manaphy, Darkrai, Shaymin, Arceus, Victini, Reshiram, Zekrom, Kyurem, Keldeo, Meloetta and Genesect
Entry Gift: Liechi Berry and a Salac Berry

Our Pocket Monsters Black 2 White 2 Wi-Fi Competitions page has been updated with the details from this tournament.

Source: http://ja.pokemon-gl.com/about/sp/ic2013_04/