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==Thursday March 1, 2012: PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond== | ==Thursday March 1, 2012: PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond== | ||
[[File:PokePark 2 | [[File:PokePark 2 EN boxart.png|right|220px]] | ||
===Spotlight on: PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond=== | ===Spotlight on: PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond=== | ||
* '''PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond''' (Japanese: '''ポケパーク2 ＢＷ ビヨンド・ザ・ワールド''' ''Poké Park 2: BW - Beyond the World'') is a [[Pokémon games|Pokémon game]] for [[Wii]]. It was released in Japan on November 12, 2011, and in North America on February 27, 2012. It is due to release in Europe on March 23, 2012 and in Australia on March 29, 2012. | * '''PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond''' (Japanese: '''ポケパーク2 ＢＷ ビヨンド・ザ・ワールド''' ''Poké Park 2: BW - Beyond the World'') is a [[Pokémon games|Pokémon game]] for [[Wii]]. It was released in Japan on November 12, 2011, and in North America on February 27, 2012. It is due to release in Europe on March 23, 2012 and in Australia on March 29, 2012. | ||
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===Spotlight on: Charles=== | ===Spotlight on: Charles=== | ||
* '''Charles''' (Japanese: '''チャールズ''' ''Charles'') is a motorcyclist from [[Driftveil City]]. | * '''Charles''' (Japanese: '''チャールズ''' ''Charles'') is a motorcyclist from [[Driftveil City]]. | ||
* In Pokémon Black, he demonstrates [[ | * In Pokémon Black, he demonstrates [[Rotation Battle]]s to the player by engaging in one with the player; in Pokémon White he demonstrates [[triple battle]]s. | ||
* He learned this new style of battling to get the attention of a girl he liked. | * He learned this new style of battling to get the attention of a girl he liked. | ||
* He is the only Trainer in the games to have the Trainer class "Motorcyclist". | * He is the only Trainer in the games to have the Trainer class "Motorcyclist". | ||
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* In the anime episode, ''[[EP089|Shell Shock]]'', millions of Dome Fossils make up the structure of [[Kabuto Fossil Island|an island]]. The Kabuto are then revitalized by the moonlight, destroying the island. A dome fossil reappeared in ''[[BW014|A Night in the Nacrene City Museum!]]'', being controlled by an angry {{p|Yamask}} and chasing [[Hawes]] around the Nacrene Museum. | * In the anime episode, ''[[EP089|Shell Shock]]'', millions of Dome Fossils make up the structure of [[Kabuto Fossil Island|an island]]. The Kabuto are then revitalized by the moonlight, destroying the island. A dome fossil reappeared in ''[[BW014|A Night in the Nacrene City Museum!]]'', being controlled by an angry {{p|Yamask}} and chasing [[Hawes]] around the Nacrene Museum. | ||
* A Dome Fossil, though representing {{p|Kabutops}} rather than Kabuto, was featured on the [[Mysterious Fossil (Fossil 62)|Mysterious Fossil]] card. It later gained its own card in the {{TCG|Majestic Dawn}} set, [[Dome Fossil (Majestic Dawn 89)]]. | * A Dome Fossil, though representing {{p|Kabutops}} rather than Kabuto, was featured on the [[Mysterious Fossil (Fossil 62)|Mysterious Fossil]] card. It later gained its own card in the {{TCG|Majestic Dawn}} set, [[Dome Fossil (Majestic Dawn 89)]]. | ||
<center>[[File:Bag Dome Fossil Sprite.png]][[Dome | <center>[[File:Bag Dome Fossil Sprite.png]][[Dome Fossil|Read more...]]</center> | ||
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==Tuesday March 6, 2012: Pokémon Trozei== | ==Tuesday March 6, 2012: Pokémon Trozei== | ||
[[File:Trozei | [[File:Trozei US boxart.jpg|right|200px]] | ||
===Spotlight on: Pokémon Trozei!=== | ===Spotlight on: Pokémon Trozei!=== | ||
* '''Pokémon Trozei!''' (Japanese: '''ポケモントローゼ''' ''Pokémon Trosé'') is a game developed by {{wp|Genius Sonority}} for the [[Nintendo DS]] and was released on March 6, 2006 in North America, and October 20, 2005 in Japan. | * '''Pokémon Trozei!''' (Japanese: '''ポケモントローゼ''' ''Pokémon Trosé'') is a game developed by {{wp|Genius Sonority}} for the [[Nintendo DS]] and was released on March 6, 2006 in North America, and October 20, 2005 in Japan. | ||
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* The gameplay is loosely similar to {{wp|Tetris}} where Pokémon icons will fall from the top of the top screen, onto the bottom of the pile. Pokemon can be shifted individually with the stylus, or shifted from one side of the screens to the other. When four Pokémon form a row either vertically, or horizontally, they will disappear from the pile. The level is complete once all Pokémon have disappeared. | * The gameplay is loosely similar to {{wp|Tetris}} where Pokémon icons will fall from the top of the top screen, onto the bottom of the pile. Pokemon can be shifted individually with the stylus, or shifted from one side of the screens to the other. When four Pokémon form a row either vertically, or horizontally, they will disappear from the pile. The level is complete once all Pokémon have disappeared. | ||
* The game also features a two-player battle mode where two players may compete against each other. In Pair Mode, two players work together to beat a high score. | * The game also features a two-player battle mode where two players may compete against each other. In Pair Mode, two players work together to beat a high score. | ||
<center>[[File:Trozeiani338. | <center>[[File:Trozeiani338.png]][[Pokémon Trozei!|Read more...]]</center> | ||
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==Wednesday March 7, 2012: Vileplume and Bellossom== | ==Wednesday March 7, 2012: Vileplume and Bellossom== | ||
[[File:Branched evolution.png|200px|right]] | [[File:Branched evolution.png|200px|right]] | ||
===Evolution solution: Vileplume and Bellossom=== | ===Evolution solution: Vileplume and Bellossom=== | ||
* '''Vileplume''' (Japanese: '''ラフレシア''' ''Ruffresia'') and '''Bellossom''' (Japanese: '''キレイハナ''' ''Kireihana'') are two Pokémon that were released in [[Generation I]] and [[Generation II]], respectively. | * '''Vileplume''' (Japanese: '''ラフレシア''' ''Ruffresia'') and '''Bellossom''' (Japanese: '''キレイハナ''' ''Kireihana'') are two Pokémon that were released in [[Generation I]] and [[Generation II]], respectively. | ||
* Both Pokémon are [[List of Pokémon with branched evolutions|possible evolutions]] of {{p|Gloom}}. When Gloom comes in contact with a {{DL|Evolutionary | * Both Pokémon are [[List of Pokémon with branched evolutions|possible evolutions]] of {{p|Gloom}}. When Gloom comes in contact with a {{DL|Evolutionary stone|Leaf Stone}}, it will evolve into a Vileplume, and a Bellossom when coming into contact with a {{DL|Evolutionary stone|Sun Stone}}. | ||
* At [[Level]] 53, Vileplume and Bellossom learn {{m|Petal Dance}} and {{m|Leaf Storm}}, respectively. | * At [[Level]] 53, Vileplume and Bellossom learn {{m|Petal Dance}} and {{m|Leaf Storm}}, respectively. | ||
* When evolving into Bellossom, Gloom loses its secondary {{ | * When evolving into Bellossom, Gloom loses its secondary {{type|Poison}} and turns into a pure {{type|Grass}}. | ||
* In ''[[EP239|Whichever Way the Wind Blows]]'', Vileplume and Bellossom were fighting over territory. A researcher, {{jo|Steven}}, discovers that particles of Leaf Stones and Sun Stones were in the wind in the area, causing the Gloom there to evolve depending on the direction of the wind. | * In ''[[EP239|Whichever Way the Wind Blows]]'', Vileplume and Bellossom were fighting over territory. A researcher, {{jo|Steven}}, discovers that particles of Leaf Stones and Sun Stones were in the wind in the area, causing the Gloom there to evolve depending on the direction of the wind. | ||
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===Spotlight on: Carter Cathcart=== | ===Spotlight on: Carter Cathcart=== | ||
* '''Carter Cathcart''' (Born: '''James Carter Cathcart''') is a voice actor in the [[Pokémon anime]]. | * '''Carter Cathcart''' (Born: '''James Carter Cathcart''') is a voice actor in the [[Pokémon anime]]. | ||
* He originally worked with [[4Kids]], doing the voices of many different characters, the most notable being [[Gary Oak]], under pseudonym '''Jimmy Zoppi'''. When 4Kids was dropped, and {{TPCi}} and [[DuArt]] took over dubbing the anime, Carter Cathcart was promoted to Script Adapter as well as continuing his voice work. Under TPCi, Carter was made the new voice actor for {{an|Professor Oak}}, [[James]] and {{MTR}}. | * He originally worked with [[4Kids]], doing the voices of many different characters, the most notable being [[Gary Oak]], under pseudonym '''Jimmy Zoppi'''. When 4Kids was dropped, and {{TPCi}} and [[DuArt Film & Video|DuArt]] took over dubbing the anime, Carter Cathcart was promoted to Script Adapter as well as continuing his voice work. Under TPCi, Carter was made the new voice actor for {{an|Professor Oak}}, [[James]] and {{MTR}}. | ||
* He spends his free time playing his musical instruments. | * He spends his free time playing his musical instruments. | ||
* Aside from Pokémon, he has played many notable roles in other series, such as Vector the Crocodile in {{wp|Sonic X}} and {{wp|Shadow the Hedgehog (game)|Shadow the Hedgehog}}, Tarb in {{wp|Tokyo Mew Mew|Mew Mew Power}}, and Weevil Underwood in {{wp|Yu-Gi-Oh!}}. | * Aside from Pokémon, he has played many notable roles in other series, such as Vector the Crocodile in {{wp|Sonic X}} and {{wp|Shadow the Hedgehog (game)|Shadow the Hedgehog}}, Tarb in {{wp|Tokyo Mew Mew|Mew Mew Power}}, and Weevil Underwood in {{wp|Yu-Gi-Oh!}}. | ||
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===Trainer's Toolkit: Plates=== | ===Trainer's Toolkit: Plates=== | ||
* '''Plates''' (Japanese: '''プレート''' ''Plate'') are held items that debuted in [[Generation IV]]. | * '''Plates''' (Japanese: '''プレート''' ''Plate'') are held items that debuted in [[Generation IV]]. | ||
* There are 16 different plates, one for each of the [[Types]] excluding {{ | * There are 16 different plates, one for each of the [[Types]] excluding {{type|Normal}}, each of which enhances their respective type when held by a Pokémon. | ||
* The plates have a special connection with the [[legendary Pokémon]], {{p|Arceus}} as it changes forme when holding a Plate. | * The plates have a special connection with the [[legendary Pokémon]], {{p|Arceus}} as it changes forme when holding a Plate. | ||
* In the anime, the {{t|Dragon}}, {{t|Steel}}, and {{t|Water}} Plates were used to obtain the [[Spear Key]] in [[Solaceon Ruins]] in the episode ''[[DP060|Journey to the Unown!]]''. Plates also played a key role in ''[[M14|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'' where Arceus used the {{t|Grass}}, Water, {{t|Ground}}, {{t|Electric}}, and Dragon plates to create the [[Jewel of Life]]. | * In the anime, the {{t|Dragon}}, {{t|Steel}}, and {{t|Water}} Plates were used to obtain the [[Spear Key]] in [[Solaceon Ruins]] in the episode ''[[DP060|Journey to the Unown!]]''. Plates also played a key role in ''[[M14|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'' where Arceus used the {{t|Grass}}, Water, {{t|Ground}}, {{t|Electric}}, and Dragon plates to create the [[Jewel of Life]]. | ||
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==Friday March 16, 2012: Dragon Blast and Dragon Blade== | ==Friday March 16, 2012: Dragon Blast and Dragon Blade== | ||
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===In the News: Dragon Blast and Dragon Blade=== | ===In the News: Dragon Blast and Dragon Blade=== | ||
* '''Dragon Blast · Dragon Blade''' (Japanese: '''リューズブラスト・リューノブレード''' ''Dragon Blast · Dragon Blade'') are the names given to the two sub sets that make up the fifth Japanese expansion of cards from the ''BW era'' of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. | * '''Dragon Blast · Dragon Blade''' (Japanese: '''リューズブラスト・リューノブレード''' ''Dragon Blast · Dragon Blade'') are the names given to the two sub sets that make up the fifth Japanese expansion of cards from the ''BW era'' of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. | ||
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<center>[[Dragon Blast/Dragon Blade (TCG)|Read more...]]</center> | <center>[[Dragon Blast/Dragon Blade (TCG)|Read more...]]</center> | ||
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==Saturday March 17, 2012: Pokémon + Nobunaga's Ambition== | ==Saturday March 17, 2012: Pokémon + Nobunaga's Ambition== | ||
[[File: | [[File:Conquest EN boxart.jpg|right|250px]] | ||
===New release: Pokémon + Nobunaga's Ambition=== | ===New release: Pokémon + Nobunaga's Ambition=== | ||
* '''Pokémon + Nobunaga's Ambition''' (Japanese: '''ポケモン{{tt|＋|プラス}}ノブナガの{{tt|野望|やぼう}}''') was released in Japan today. | * '''Pokémon + Nobunaga's Ambition''' (Japanese: '''ポケモン{{tt|＋|プラス}}ノブナガの{{tt|野望|やぼう}}''') was released in Japan today. | ||
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<center>[[Pokémon + Nobunaga's Ambition|Read more...]]</center> | <center>[[Pokémon + Nobunaga's Ambition|Read more...]]</center> | ||
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==Sunday March 18, 2012: == | ==Sunday March 18, 2012: == | ||
There was no new Featured content for this day. | There was no new Featured content for this day. | ||
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* {{p|Kyogre}} is the only non-Ice-type Pokémon to learn this move by level up. | * {{p|Kyogre}} is the only non-Ice-type Pokémon to learn this move by level up. | ||
* {{p|Articuno}} can make this move accurately hit as it can learn {{m|Mind Reader}}. | * {{p|Articuno}} can make this move accurately hit as it can learn {{m|Mind Reader}}. | ||
* [[Solidad]]'s {{p|Lapras}} was the first Pokémon to use Sheer Cold in the anime and is the only one to use it before the | * [[Solidad]]'s {{p|Lapras}} was the first Pokémon to use Sheer Cold in the anime and is the only one to use it before ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]''. | ||
* Sheer Cold has appeared on six Pokémon cards. It stops the Defending Pokémon from attacking the next turn. | * Sheer Cold has appeared on six Pokémon cards. It stops the Defending Pokémon from attacking the next turn. | ||
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[[File:Castelia City.png|right|200px]] | [[File:Castelia City.png|right|200px]] | ||
===Tourist Spot: Castelia City=== | ===Tourist Spot: Castelia City=== | ||
* '''Castelia City''' (Japanese: '''ヒウンシティ''' ''Hiun City'') is a large seaside city located in south central [[Unova]]. Unlike other cities, Castelia is a huge, sprawling metropolis, sporting many towering skyscrapers and other tall buildings. It is known to be the geographically largest city in the [[Pokémon | * '''Castelia City''' (Japanese: '''ヒウンシティ''' ''Hiun City'') is a large seaside city located in south central [[Unova]]. Unlike other cities, Castelia is a huge, sprawling metropolis, sporting many towering skyscrapers and other tall buildings. It is known to be the geographically largest city in the [[Pokémon world]]. | ||
* Castelia City is home to the {{ | * Castelia City is home to the {{type|Bug}} [[Castelia Gym]] with [[Gym Leader]] [[Burgh]]. | ||
* In the games, Game Freak HQ is located in Castelia Street, wherein battle game designer [[Shigeki Morimoto]] can be battled. | * In the games, Game Freak HQ is located in Castelia Street, wherein battle game designer [[Shigeki Morimoto]] can be battled. | ||
* The popular [[Casteliacone]] can be bought every Tuesday except in the winter. | * The popular [[Casteliacone]] can be bought every Tuesday except in the winter. | ||
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* '''Vitamins''' are a type of items that boosts the stat of a Pokémon. Most of them were first introduced in [[Generation I]], with Zinc and PP Max being introduced in [[Generation III]]. | * '''Vitamins''' are a type of items that boosts the stat of a Pokémon. Most of them were first introduced in [[Generation I]], with Zinc and PP Max being introduced in [[Generation III]]. | ||
* Most vitamins are named after minerals and organic compounds important to bodily health. | * Most vitamins are named after minerals and organic compounds important to bodily health. | ||
* Starting [[Generation II]], vitamins also made Pokémon [[ | * Starting [[Generation II]], vitamins also made Pokémon [[Friendship|happier]]. | ||
* Protein, Iron, Calcium, and Zinc appear in [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]] series as [[health drink]]s. | * Protein, Iron, Calcium, and Zinc appear in [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]] series as [[health drink]]s. | ||
* Calcium made its anime debut in ''[[EP092|The Joy of Pokémon]]'' where Nurse Joy gave a whole bottle of these tablets to a giant Magikarp. | * Calcium made its anime debut in ''[[EP092|The Joy of Pokémon]]'' where Nurse Joy gave a whole bottle of these tablets to a giant Magikarp. | ||
* A specially modified Rare Candy appeared in ''[[AG142|Caterpie's Big Dilemma]]'', wherein it actually makes the Pokémon larger (and in some cases uncontrollable). | * A specially modified Rare Candy appeared in ''[[AG142|Caterpie's Big Dilemma]]'', wherein it actually makes the Pokémon larger (and in some cases uncontrollable). | ||
* A full set of Vitamins (PP Up, PP Max and Rare Candy are excluded) was announced to be the prize for the [[ | * A full set of Vitamins (PP Up, PP Max and Rare Candy are excluded) was announced to be the prize for the [[Clubsplosion]] tournament, like how the set of [[Wing]]s was the prize for the Club Battle tournament. | ||
* [[Rare Candy (EX Sandstorm 88)|Rare Candy cards]] have appeared in various TCG sets, all of which have uncommon rarity. | * [[Rare Candy (EX Sandstorm 88)|Rare Candy cards]] have appeared in various TCG sets, all of which have uncommon rarity. | ||
<center>[[File:Bag Rare Candy Sprite.png]][[Vitamin|Read more...]]</center> | <center>[[File:Bag Rare Candy Sprite.png]][[Vitamin|Read more...]]</center> | ||
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==Saturday March 31, 2012: Charizard's Burning Ambitions== | ==Saturday March 31, 2012: Charizard's Burning Ambitions== | ||
[[File:EP134.png|right|200px]] | [[File:EP134.png|right|200px]] | ||
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* In this episode, {{Ash}} leaves his {{AP|Charizard}} in the Charicific Valley to train. | * In this episode, {{Ash}} leaves his {{AP|Charizard}} in the Charicific Valley to train. | ||
* Charizard had its tail completely submerged in water, yet it was not harmed, much like when it was a Charmander in ''[[EP017|Island of the Giant Pokémon]]''. | * Charizard had its tail completely submerged in water, yet it was not harmed, much like when it was a Charmander in ''[[EP017|Island of the Giant Pokémon]]''. | ||
* This episode is featured on the ''Volume 3: Charizard'' copy of | * This episode is featured on the ''Volume 3: Charizard'' copy of {{OBP|Pokémon All-Stars|Region 1}}. | ||