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We have [#-Game_News] with Generation 5 Updates and
updates on the new Black and White games
AND
[#-Movie_News].

Newest is featured on top.

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Game news:

Generation 5 Updates:

Pokémon Black & White - New Details
Pokémon
  * Vaporeon gets the Hydration ability if you get it from the Dream World.
  * WindStorm, where the Pokémon's Accuracy changes with the weather, is confirmed to be one of Swana's moves.
  * We now have confirmation that Wild Pokémon change depending on the seasons.
  * The ability Sturdy now prevents any form of one hit knock out from maximum Hit Points, leaving just 1 Hit Point.
  * Victini appears at the bottom of the Liberty Garden Tower and will re-appear straight away if you knock it out.
  * Victini's Dex Entry; It makes limitless energy inside its body. It releases this energy on any Pokemon who touches it.

Game Details
  * Home town is is Kanako Town.
  * Team Plasma is giving a speech in Karakusa Town when you find them. They try to steal Pokémon to liberate them.
  * Rotation Battles have been further confirmed. They indicate that the strategy lies in trying to determine which Pokémon and attack your opponent will use
  * Miracle Shooter has been revealed to be the aspect of the games seen in a single image back in June. During wireless battles, you can earn points through turns. When you have enough points, you can then use an item. For example, Revive is 11 points, Ether, X Attack and so on are 12 points
  * The Battle Subway: in it, you have to face 7 trainers, similar to the Battle Tower. When you beat them all, you get Battle Points which you can exchange for prizes. It temporarily changes all Pokémon's level to Level 50. You battle one trainer per train carriage. It has both Single & Double battle modes as well as Multi-battles, just like the Battle Tower. No word on any Triple or Rotation battles here.

Global Link
  * You can get customized backgrounds for your Pokédex and C Gear similar to the Pokémon Box.
  * You can also download new songs to use in the Pokemon Musical.
  * The above details are downloadable through the Global Link.
  * Many Pokémon you meet through the Dream World will have different abilities than normal. It is unknown if Pokémon bred in Black & White can obtain these abilities.
  * According to CoroCoro, Berries do not grow in Isshu. They can only be obtained through the Dream World.
  * You can trade Items & Berries with friends over the Global Link. This is done through leaving the items in the shelves as seen with Pokabu in the image.

High Link
  * The Derudama listed for High link recently access abilities through Deru Power in the High Link. An example of which doubles EXP in the game. You can trade these abilities with your friends. Anybody near you in the C Gear will also get some of these effects

PokéShifter
  * The PokéShifter is only available after you have beaten the main story.

Pokémon Musical
  * Pokémon Musicals take place in a building called the Musical Hall.
  * An item called the Goods Case stores the stuff to hold the costumes and props.
  * You can receive gifts from the audience.

Gym Leaders & Cities
  * Once more, the Isshu region has 8 badges for you to collect.
  * TMs do not disappear after use.
  * Makomo lives in Sanyou City, the city where Dento is Gym Leader.
  * The puzzle of the Sanyou City gym features type compatility questions. Get them all correct by standing on the correct tile to match the question and you'll go through and battle Dento.
  * Shippou City is a very traditional city and houses a museum. The train lines running through it are over 100 years old.
  * Like Sanyou City, the gym in Shippou City features you answering questions which fit into Aloe's skillset as a chef. Aloe is the Gym Leader.

~ http://serebii.net/index2.shtml

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NEW POKEMON!
Some name spellings may differ.


Rankurusu
US Name: To Be Confirmed
Jp. Name: Rankurusu
Type: Psychic
Classification: Amplification Pokémon
Height: 1.0m
Weight: 20.1kg
Ability: Dust-Proof & Magic Guard
First Appearance: Pokémon Black & White
Details:
Rankurusu was one of three Pokémon that were seen in battle against Shimama, Hihidaruma and Moguryu but are as of yet un-named during Oha Suta on June 28th 2010. This Pokémon, the green one, was later leaked from a promotional leaflet with its name on July 9th 2010. It was then officially revealed during the August issue of CoroCoro on July 11th 2010
It was revealed on July 15th 2010 that Rankurusu is exclusive to Pokémon White


Gochiruzeru
US Name: To Be Confirmed
Jp. Name: Gochiruzeru
Type: Psychic
Classification: Celestial Body Pokémon
Height: 1.5m
Weight: 44kg
Ability: Frisk
First Appearance: Pokémon Black & White
Details:
Gochiruzeru was one of three Pokémon that were seen in battle against Shimama, Hihidaruma and Moguryu but are as of yet un-named during Oha Suta on June 28th 2010. This Pokémon, was later leaked from a promotional leaflet with its name on July 9th 2010. It was then officially revealed during the August issue of CoroCoro on July 11th 2010
It was revealed on July 15th 2010 that Gochiruzeru is exclusive to Pokémon Black


Koromori
US Name: To Be Confirmed
Jp. Name: Koromori
Type: Psychic/Flying
Classification: Bat Pokémon
Height: 0.4m
Weight: 2.1kg
Ability: Unaware & Klutz
First Appearance: Pokémon Black & White
Details:
Koromori was one of four Pokémon were seen in beta art leaked onto the Internet on June 27th 2010 and then later confirmed by a silhouette or the female animé character on July 1st 2010. Koromori was then officially revealed during a brief Oha Suta video on July 6th 2010. It was later officially revealed within the August CoroCoro issue on July 11th 2010


Kibago
US Name: To Be Confirmed
Jp. Name:Kibago
Type: Dragon
Classification: Tusk Pokémon
Height: 0.6m
Weight: 18kg
Ability: Rivalry & Mold Breaker
First Appearance: Pokémon Black & White
Details:
This Pokémon was first seen in beta art leaked onto the Internet on June 27th 2010 and then later confirmed by a silhouette or the female animé character on July 1st 2010. The official site then accidentally leaked an image of it while promoting the Daisuki Club pre-order bonuses for Black & White on July 8th 2010 and was later revealed within the August CoroCoro issue on July 11th 2010.


Minezumi
US Name: To Be Confirmed
Jp. Name: Minezumi
Type: Normal
Classification: Lookout Pokémon
Height: 0.5m
Weight: 11.6kg
Ability: Run Away & Keen Eye
First Appearance: Pokémon Black & White
Details:
Knowledge of Minezumi leaked onto the Internet on July 9th 2010 as part of a demo taking place in Japan, however it was covered up. It was then shown in a trailer preceeding the Phantom Champion Zoroark movie.


Miruhoggu
US Name: To Be Confirmed
Jp. Name: Miruhoggu
Type: Normal
Classification: Precaution Pokémon
Height: 1.1m
Weight: 27kg
Ability: Illuminate & Keen Eye
First Appearance: Pokémon Black & White
Details:
Miruhoggu was shown during a trailer for Pokémon Black & White shown after Oha Suta on July 30th 2010. This video showed Miruhoggu being part of a wild Double Battle. It is presumably the evolved form of Minezumi


Wooguru
*Some fog on whether it's named "Wooguru" or "Wargle."
US Name: To Be Confirmed
Jp. Name: Wooguru
Type: Normal/Flying
Classification: Valor Pokémon
Height: 1.5m
Weight: 41kg
Ability: Keen Eye or Encourage
First Appearance: Pokémon Black & White
Details:
The silhouette of this Bird Pokémon was displayed at the end of Pokémon Sunday airing on July 11th 2010 JST. It is to be revealed in the next episode. It was then revealed in a leak of CoroCoro on July 11th 2010


Gigaiasu
US Name: To Be Confirmed
Jp. Name: Gigaiasu
Type: Rock
Classification: High Pressure Pokémon
Height: 1.5m
Weight: 270kg
Ability: Sturdy
First Appearance: Pokémon Black & White
Details:
These middle of these three Pokémon were seen in battle against Shimama, Hihidaruma and Moguryu. On the Oha Suta episode of July 22nd 2010, it was then revealed to be called Gigaiasu. It was later shown in detail at the Pokémon BW: Search for a Legend tour on August 7th 2010


Emonga
US Name: To Be Confirmed
Jp. Name: Emonga
Type: Electric/Flying
Classification: Flying Squirrel Pokémon
Height: 0.4m
Weight: 5kg
Ability: Static
First Appearance: Pokémon Black & White
Details:
Emonga was shown in detail at the Pokémon BW: Search for a Legend tour on August 7th 2010


Mamanbou
US Name: To Be Confirmed
Jp. Name: Mamanbou
Type: Water
Classification: Nursing Pokémon
Height: 1.2m
Weight: 31.6kg
Ability: Hydration or Healing Heart
First Appearance: Pokémon Black & White
Details:
This Pokémon, which appears to be related to Luvdisc, was first revealed in the Oha Suta episode of July 22nd 2010. It was later confirmed within the CoroCoro Issue leak on August 7th 2010


Shikijika
US Name: To Be Confirmed
Jp. Name: Shikijika
Type: Normal/Grass
Classification: Seasonal Pokémon
Height: 0.6m
Weight: 19.5kg
Ability: Chlorophyll or Herbivore
First Appearance: Pokémon Black & White
Details:
Shikijika was shown during a trailer for Pokémon Black & White shown after Oha Suta on July 30th 2010. This video showed Shikijikabeing part of a battle against Chillarmy and part of a Pokémon Musical. It was later confirmed within the CoroCoro Issue leak on August 7th 2010
Shikijika is unique in that it has four seperate forms. These forms are determined upon the in-game seasons and it has one for each season. Spring Form is Pink, Summer Form is Green, Autumn Form is Orange while Winter Form is brown.


Swanna
US Name: To Be Confirmed
Jp. Name: Swanna
Type: Water/Flying
Classification: Swan Pokémon
Height: 1.3m
Weight: 24.2kg
Ability: Keen Eye or Pigeon Heart
First Appearance: Pokémon Black & White
Details:
This swan Pokémon was shown as a piece of art advertising the Pokémon Musical in the trailer shown after Oha Suta on July 31st 2010.


Moguryu
US Name: To Be Confirmed
Jp. Name: Moguryu
Type: Ground
Classification: Mole Pokémon
Height: 0.3m
Weight: 8.5kg
Ability: Sand Throw or Sand Power
First Appearance: Pokémon Black & White
Details:
Meguryu is one of the second wave of standard Pokémon revealed for Black & White. It was among eight Pokémon revealed on the show Oha Suta on June 27th 2010. It was later shown in the CoroCoro reveal on August 8th 2010


Kurumiru
US Name: To Be Confirmed
Jp. Name: Kurumiru
Type: Bug/Grass
Classification: Sewing Pokémon
Height: 0.3m
Weight: 2.5kg
Ability: Swarm or Chlorophyll
First Appearance: Pokémon Black & White
Details:
This bug Pokémon was accidentally leaked within a Yahoo Japan update of their Pokémon Black & White site. It was later shown in the CoroCoro reveal on August 8th 2010

~ http://serebii.net/archive/August-2010.shtml
~ Images: http://bulbanews.bulbagarden.net/wiki/August_CoroCoro_scans_leaked

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Movie News:

The 13th Movie (Phantom Champion Zoroarku) Will Star Generation 5 Pokemon

When going to see the Phantom Champion Zoroarku in Japan, movie-goers will be able to download alternate color Legendary beasts and a Fateful Encounter Celebi at the theater.
All beasts are considered Extremespeed.
The attacks and held items for the legendary beasts:
~Suicune:
Sheer Cold
Aqua Ring
Air Slash
Item: Rowap Berry
~Entei:
Flare Blitz
Crush Claw
Howl
Item: Custap Berry
~Raikou:
Zap Cannon
Weather Ball
Aura Sphere
Item: Micle Berry.
The shiny Beasts will be available to download from June 18 to Aug. 31 for those who pre-order tickets to the movie, though only one will be able to be downloaded per ticket.

Celebi will be available for download in Japan, July 10 (movie release date), but no end date has been specified.
~Celebi
Nasty Plot
Leaf Storm
Recover
Healing Wish
Item: Jaboca Berry
Celebi will be received through a "Fateful Encounter," a time travel event in Pokemon HeartGold and SoulSilver.
***This is only confirmed for Japanese theaters!***

~ http://bulbanews.bulbagarden.net/wiki/More_Movie_13_distribution_details

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A trailer for the 13th Pokemon movie: Phantom Champion Zoroarku was shown at the Japanese TV show Oha suta. They also revealed the movie poster. Phantom Champion Zoroarku will (as stated in the video for the once that can read Japanese) be in Japanese theaters the 10th of July.

Trailer and Movie poster:
~ http://www.filb.de/forum/showthread.php?t=3606
(Please note that the site is in German.)

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