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Pokémon Mystery Dungeon - Explorers of the Sky Website - New Information

The official Japanese website for Pokémon Mystery Dungeon - Explorers of the Sky has updated to include tons of new information and screenshots for the upcoming game which will be released on April 18th. Your role in the game starts of one day at a beach. You wake up and realize that you have l...

Pocket Monsters Diamond and Pearl 114

The latest episode of Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl 114 - Pokemon Contest! Akebi Tournament!! (ポケモンコンテスト! アケビ大会!! ), aired on Thursday in Japan. Having arrived in Akebi Town, Hikari treats her Pokemon to some poffin before the upcoming Pokemon Contest. Will Hikari be able to win her next Conte...

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of the Sky - April 18th, 2009

Another picture from this months Corocoro has been leaked. The picture shows box-art for the upcoming game, Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of the Sky. The picture also shows it will be released in Japan on April 18th, 2009 and will cost 4800yen. Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of the Sky i...

European Launch of Pokemon Platinum - May 22nd - Press Release

Nintendo has confirmed that Pokémon Platinum Version will have its European launch on May 22nd this year, a few months after the North American release. The game that has sold over 2.4 million copies to date in Japan since its launch last September, with more than one million of those copies bei...

Giratina Origin Forme Figure available when pre-ordering; Official Platinum Website Soon!

Beginning February 15th, Pokemon fans who reserve a copy of Pokemon Platinum Version for the Nintendo DS will receive an exclusive Giratina Origin Forme figure while supplies last. The figure will be available nationwide through participating retailers, which may require a deposit to reserve the ...

Another March 2009 Corocoro Picture Leaked

Another picture from the March 2009 Corocoro has leaked. The picture shows the surprise addition of the starter Pokemon from the Johto region to the upcoming 12th Pocket Monsters Movie. Chikorita, Cyndaquil and Totodile as well Heatran are all expected to have some kind of role in the upcoming movie...

Toxicroak [G] Card Revealed

The official TCG website has posted information about another new card to the 'Platinum' set. Click on the card to get a higher resolution. Toxicroak [G] (Platinum, 40/127) makes the ultimate companion for the sinister Saturn from Team Galactic. Its Anticipation Poké-Body prevents all effects of ...

Pokemon Platinum Version rated by the Australian Classification Board

Pokemon Platinum Version was rated by the Australian Classification Board on February 6th, 2009. Platinum received a PG rating from the board due to the mild gambling references that are experienced at the Veilstone City Game Corner and due to the fact that the gaming experience may change when play...

Pokemon USA Announces Pokemon Merchandise Expansion at Toys R Us

February 9, 2009 - Bellevue, WA -- February 9, 2009 - Today, Pokemon USA, Inc. announced that it has expanded its retail presence for Pokemon in Toys"R"Us stores nationwide through 2009. Dedicated areas at the entrance of the "R" Zone video game departments now showcase a variety of Pokemon merchand...

Arceus Revealed

A picture from this months Corocoro Comic has leaked. The resolution is quite low on the picture but it is quite easy to see Arceus. Arceus is the 493rd Pokemon and it's type changes based on any attached Plate items. It was announced in last months issue of Corocoro that a new Pokemon would be reve...

Pocket Monsters Diamond and Pearl DVD Set 5 Announced

Pokemon Sunday announced a new 8 Disc Pocket Monsters DVD Set. There are 12 episodes that are candidates for the set. The 8 most popular episodes will be released in the set. People can vote for their favorite episode from February 8th to February 22nd. The 5th set is scheduled for release sometime ...

Pokemon Sunday 225

The latest episode of Pokémon Sunday, Diamond & Pearl Returns 'Pachirisu vs Eipam! Contest Battle!!' / 'Robert's Surprise Quiz!' / 'Yamamoto-taīn Large Pinch!?' (ダイヤモンド&パールリターンズ「パチリスVSエイパム!コンテストバトル!!」「ロバートにドッキリクイズ!」「山本隊員大ピンチ!?」), aired on Sunday in Japan. This weeks Pokémon Revival episode is パチ...