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==Wednesday May 2, 2012: Swift Swim==
==Wednesday May 2, 2012: Swift Swim==
[[File:Edmond Seismitoad Swift Swim.png|200px|right]]
[[File:Edmund Seismitoad Swift Swim.png|200px|right]]
===Know Your Ability: Swift Swim===
===Know Your Ability: Swift Swim===
* '''Swift Swim''' (Japanese: '''すいすい''' ''Smoothly'') is an [[Ability]] introduced in [[Generation III]]. Thirty-three Pokémon can have this Ability. Swift Swim doubles the user's Speed stat in rain.  
* '''Swift Swim''' (Japanese: '''すいすい''' ''Smoothly'') is an [[Ability]] introduced in [[Generation III]]. Thirty-three Pokémon can have this Ability. Swift Swim doubles the user's Speed stat in rain.  
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* The three non-{{type|Water}} Pokémon to have Swift Swim as their ability have it as a hidden ability.  
* The three non-{{type|Water}} Pokémon to have Swift Swim as their ability have it as a hidden ability.  
* Swift Swim was first activated in the anime by [[Juan]]'s {{p|Luvdisc}} in ''[[AG111|Eight Ain't Enough]]''. Ash's {{AP|Buizel}} also has this ability and first activated it in ''[[DP068|A Triple Fighting Chance!]]''.
* Swift Swim was first activated in the anime by [[Juan]]'s {{p|Luvdisc}} in ''[[AG111|Eight Ain't Enough]]''. Ash's {{AP|Buizel}} also has this ability and first activated it in ''[[DP068|A Triple Fighting Chance!]]''.
* In the manga, Swift Swim was first activated in the Pokémon Battle Frontier manga by {{ma|Enta}}'s {{p|Feebas}} in ''[[CBF4|Introducing the Frontier Brains!]]''.
* In the manga, Swift Swim was first activated in the Pokémon Battle Frontier manga by {{OBP|Enta|CBF}}'s {{p|Feebas}} in ''[[CBF4|Introducing the Frontier Brains!]]''.
* Swift Swim has appeared once in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]]. It was a {{TCG|Poké-Body}} that allowed {{TCG ID|Platinum|Lotad|SH4}} to Retreat for free if it had any {{ct|Water}} Energy attached to it.
* Swift Swim has appeared once in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]]. It was a {{TCG|Poké-Body}} that allowed {{TCG ID|Platinum|Lotad|SH4}} to Retreat for free if it had any {{ct|Water}} Energy attached to it.


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==Sunday May 6, 2012: Masakazu Fukuda==
==Sunday May 6, 2012: Masakazu Fukuda==
[[File:PK101-JolteonStar.jpg|right|180px]]
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===Meet the cast and crew: Masakazu Fukuda===
===Meet the cast and crew: Masakazu Fukuda===
* '''[[Masakazu Fukuda]]''' ('''福田正和''') is the sixth most active illustrator for the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]]. He has illustrated {{PAGESINCATEGORY:Illus. by Masakazu Fukuda}} cards for the game.
* '''[[Masakazu Fukuda]]''' ('''福田正和''') is the sixth most active illustrator for the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]]. He has illustrated {{PAGESINCATEGORY:Illus. by Masakazu Fukuda}} cards for the game.
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* There are six [[Crystal figure]]s in the set: each is based on the SuperRare figures in the set. These figures are {{TFG ID|Next Quest|Charizard|1}}, {{TFG ID|Next Quest|Feraligatr|2}}, {{TFG ID|Next Quest|Groudon|3}}, {{TFG ID|Next Quest|Ho-Oh|4}}, {{TFG ID|Next Quest|Kyogre|5}}, and {{TFG ID|Next Quest|Lugia|6}}.
* There are six [[Crystal figure]]s in the set: each is based on the SuperRare figures in the set. These figures are {{TFG ID|Next Quest|Charizard|1}}, {{TFG ID|Next Quest|Feraligatr|2}}, {{TFG ID|Next Quest|Groudon|3}}, {{TFG ID|Next Quest|Ho-Oh|4}}, {{TFG ID|Next Quest|Kyogre|5}}, and {{TFG ID|Next Quest|Lugia|6}}.
* There are eight {{TFG|Trainer card}}s included.
* There are eight {{TFG|Trainer card}}s included.
* Next Quest has at least two one-player starter sets, {{TFG|Flamethrower}} and {{TFG|Riptide}}. There is also a two-player stater set called {{TFG|Battle Starter}}, which is a combination of the Flamethrower and Riptide sets with an additional {{TFG ID|Black Star Promo|Judge|1A}} figure.
* Next Quest has at least two one-player starter sets, {{TFG|Flamethrower}} and {{TFG|Riptide}}. There is also a two-player stater set called {{TFG|Battle Starter}}, which is a combination of the Flamethrower and Riptide sets with an additional {{TFG ID|Black Star Promo|Judge|1}} figure.
* There are 42 figures in the expansion.
* There are 42 figures in the expansion.


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==Wednesday May 9, 2012: Dark Explorers==
==Wednesday May 9, 2012: Dark Explorers==
[[File:Dark Explorers logo.png|right|180px]]
[[File:BW5 Logo EN.png|right|180px]]
===In the news: Dark Explorers===
===In the news: Dark Explorers===
* '''{{TCG|Dark Explorers}}''' is the 52nd English '''[[Pokémon Trading Card Game]]''' expansion, and is released today.
* '''{{TCG|Dark Explorers}}''' is the 52nd English '''[[Pokémon Trading Card Game]]''' expansion, and is released today.
* The set includes 111 cards, and continues to bring older Pokémon from before '''[[Generation V]]''' to the Black & White TCG scene.
* The set includes 111 cards, and continues to bring older Pokémon from before '''[[Generation V]]''' to the Black & White TCG scene.
* Dark Explorers features two '''{{TCG|Theme Deck}}s''' , '''{{TCG|Raiders}}''' and '''{{TCG|Shadows}}''', which are centered around '''{{p|Cofagrigus}}''' and '''{{p|Zoroark}}''', respectively.
* Dark Explorers features two '''{{TCG|Theme Deck}}s''' , '''{{TCG|Raiders}}''' and '''{{TCG|Shadows}}''', which are centered around '''{{p|Cofagrigus}}''' and '''{{p|Zoroark}}''', respectively.
* This expansion contains all the remaining cards from the Japanese '''{{TCG|Dark Rush}}''' expansion, as well as a few from the '''{{TCG|Reshiram EX Battle Strength Deck|Reshiram-EX}}''' and '''{{TCG|Zekrom EX Battle Strength Deck}}s''', '''{{TCG|Battle Gift Set: Thundurus vs Tornadus}}''', '''{{TCG|Psycho Drive}}''' and '''{{TCG|Hail Blizzard}}''' expansions, and the '''{{TCG|BW-P Promotional cards}}'''.
* This expansion contains all the remaining cards from the Japanese '''{{TCG|Dark Rush}}''' expansion, as well as a few from the '''{{TCG|Reshiram-EX Battle Strength Deck|Reshiram-EX}}''' and '''{{TCG|Zekrom-EX Battle Strength Deck}}s''', '''{{TCG|Battle Gift Set: Thundurus vs Tornadus}}''', '''{{TCG|Psycho Drive}}''' and '''{{TCG|Hail Blizzard}}''' expansions, and the '''{{TCG|BW-P Promotional cards}}'''.
* The set features '''{{ct|Darkness}}''' Pokémon as many of the '''{{TCG|Trainer card}}s''' benefit '''{{ct|Darkness}}''' Pokémon.
* The set features '''{{ct|Darkness}}''' Pokémon as many of the '''{{TCG|Trainer card}}s''' benefit '''{{ct|Darkness}}''' Pokémon.
* The set includes six '''{{TCG|Pokémon-EX}}''' cards: '''{{TCG ID|Dark Explorers|Entei-EX|13}}, {{TCG ID|Dark Explorers|Kyogre-EX|26}}, {{TCG ID|Dark Explorers|Raikou-EX|38}}, {{TCG ID|Dark Explorers|Groudon-EX|54}}, {{TCG ID|Dark Explorers|Darkrai-EX|63}}, {{TCG ID|Dark Explorers|Tornadus-EX|90}}'''.
* The set includes six '''{{TCG|Pokémon-EX}}''' cards: '''{{TCG ID|Dark Explorers|Entei-EX|13}}, {{TCG ID|Dark Explorers|Kyogre-EX|26}}, {{TCG ID|Dark Explorers|Raikou-EX|38}}, {{TCG ID|Dark Explorers|Groudon-EX|54}}, {{TCG ID|Dark Explorers|Darkrai-EX|63}}, {{TCG ID|Dark Explorers|Tornadus-EX|90}}'''.
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==Sunday May 13, 2012: Mother's Day special==
==Sunday May 13, 2012: Mother's Day special==
[[File:Mom GSC.png|right|180px]]
[[File:Gold Silver Mom.png|right|180px]]
===Happy Mother's Day!===
===Happy Mother's Day!===
* The {{player}}'s mom (Japanese: '''おかあさん''' ''mother'') is a character in every [[Version|main series]] [[Pokémon game]]. Although different each time, she will always be the one to see her child off on their journey with their [[starter Pokémon]].
* The {{player}}'s mom (Japanese: '''おかあさん''' ''mother'') is a character in every [[Version|main series]] [[Pokémon game]]. Although different each time, she will always be the one to see her child off on their journey with their [[first partner Pokémon|starter Pokémon]].
* In the games, when the player speaks to their mother, she will heal their [[party]], as there is no [[Pokémon Center]] in the town. The exception is in [[Johto]], in which [[Professor Elm]]'s lab has a healing machine and the player's mother will not heal the party. She also gives the player [[Running Shoes]] when they set off on their journey in later games.
* In the games, when the player speaks to their mother, she will heal their [[party]], as there is no [[Pokémon Center]] in the town. The exception is in [[Johto]], in which [[Professor Elm]]'s lab has a healing machine and the player's mother will not heal the party. She also gives the player [[Running Shoes]] when they set off on their journey in later games.
* In [[Generation II]] and {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, the mother would save the players money after they win a battle and will often buy items that can be useful for the player. In the other [[Generation IV]] games, the mother, named [[Johanna]], will sometimes compete in [[Pokémon Super Contest|Super Contest]]s.
* In [[Generation II]] and {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, the mother would save the players money after they win a battle and will often buy items that can be useful for the player. In the other [[Generation IV]] games, the mother, named [[Johanna]], will sometimes compete in [[Pokémon Super Contest|Super Contest]]s.
* In the anime, each of the main characters which have a player character [[Cross-canon counterparts|counterpart]] have had their mother introduced except for {{jo|Jimmy}} and {{jo|Marina}}. Unlike the moms in the games, however, all of them lead a moderately more active lifestyle.
* In the anime, each of the main characters which have a player character [[Cross-canon counterpart|counterpart]] have had their mother introduced except for {{jo|Jimmy}} and {{jo|Marina}}. Unlike the moms in the games, however, all of them lead a moderately more active lifestyle.
* {{Ash}}'s mother, {{Delia}}, has been in the anime since the [[EP001|first episode]] and has always being on her son's side and having high hopes for him.
* {{Ash}}'s mother, {{Delia}}, has been in the anime since the [[EP001|first episode]] and has always being on her son's side and having high hopes for him.
* Mom has had one card in the [[Trading Card Game]] series. [[Mom's Kindness (Majestic Dawn 83)|Mom's Kindness]] is a {{TCG|supporter card}} from the {{TCG|Majestic Dawn}} expansion. It depicts [[Johanna]] the mother of {{ga|Dawn}} in the games and the anime and {{adv|Diamond}} from the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga.
* Mom has had one card in the [[Trading Card Game]] series. [[Mom's Kindness (Majestic Dawn 83)|Mom's Kindness]] is a {{TCG|supporter card}} from the {{TCG|Majestic Dawn}} expansion. It depicts [[Johanna]] the mother of {{ga|Dawn}} in the games and the anime and {{adv|Diamond}} from the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga.
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==Tuesday May 15, 2012: Triple Battle==
==Tuesday May 15, 2012: Triple Battle==
[[File:Triple battle.png|right|200px]]
[[File:Triple Battle V.png|right|200px]]
===Trainer's Guide: Triple Battle===
===Trainer's Guide: Triple Battle===
* '''Triple Battle''' is a type of [[Pokémon battle]] that features six Pokémon with three of them battling on either side. It was introduced in [[Generation V]] and was shown more prominently in {{v|White}}.
* '''Triple Battle''' is a type of [[Pokémon battle]] that features six Pokémon with three of them battling on either side. It was introduced in [[Generation V]] and was shown more prominently in {{v|White}}.
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==Wednesday May 16, 2012: Punishment==
==Wednesday May 16, 2012: Punishment==
[[File:Punishment.png|right]]
[[File:Punishment V.png|right]]
===Your move: Punishment===
===Your move: Punishment===
* '''Punishment''' (Japanese: '''おしおき''' ''Punishment'') is a damage-dealing {{type2|Dark}} [[move]] introduced in [[Generation IV]].
* '''Punishment''' (Japanese: '''おしおき''' ''Punishment'') is a damage-dealing {{type|Dark}} [[move]] introduced in [[Generation IV]].
* This attack's power increases the more the target has powered up with stat changes.
* This attack's power increases the more the target has powered up with stat changes.
* Its PP is 5, with a max of 8, and is accurate to 100%.
* Its PP is 5, with a max of 8, and is accurate to 100%.
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* The city has three major entrances, one from the north of Slateport City is {{rt|110|Hoenn}}, which has a bicycle route as well as a path to [[Mauville City]], one that is directly south of the city is the beach of {{rt|109|Hoenn}}, and one that is east of the city is the ocean path of {{rt|134|Hoenn}}, but the water's current is too strong to Surf east.  
* The city has three major entrances, one from the north of Slateport City is {{rt|110|Hoenn}}, which has a bicycle route as well as a path to [[Mauville City]], one that is directly south of the city is the beach of {{rt|109|Hoenn}}, and one that is east of the city is the ocean path of {{rt|134|Hoenn}}, but the water's current is too strong to Surf east.  
* The [[Oceanic Museum]] is a large two-floored museum located in the eastern district of Slateport. The museum was built by [[Captain Stern]] to teach others of the ocean and the ocean floor. There is a {{PDollar}}50 entrance fee which must be paid as soon as entrance.
* The [[Oceanic Museum]] is a large two-floored museum located in the eastern district of Slateport. The museum was built by [[Captain Stern]] to teach others of the ocean and the ocean floor. There is a {{PDollar}}50 entrance fee which must be paid as soon as entrance.
* Slateport is also home to the headquarters for the Hoenn branch of the [[Pokémon Fan Club]], a [[Pokémon contest]]{{sup|RS}}, a [[Pokémon Battle Tent]]{{sup|E}}, the [[Name Rater]] and the Slateport Market.
* Slateport is also home to the headquarters for the Hoenn branch of the [[Pokémon Fan Club]], a [[Pokémon contest]]{{sup/3|RS}}, a [[Pokémon Battle Tent]]{{sup/3|E}}, the [[Name Rater]] and the Slateport Market.
* In anime, Slateport City is a large city on a cliff overlooking a beautiful beach. {{Ash}} and {{ashfr|company}} stop there during ''[[AG033|Now That's Flower Power!]]'' to ''[[AG036|The Spheal of Approval]]'', {{an|May}} enters her first Pokémon Contest and meets up with her first Pokémon Contest rival, [[Drew]].
* In anime, Slateport City is a large city on a cliff overlooking a beautiful beach. {{Ash}} and {{ashfr|company}} stop there during ''[[AG033|Now That's Flower Power!]]'' to ''[[AG036|The Spheal of Approval]]'', {{an|May}} enters her first Pokémon Contest and meets up with her first Pokémon Contest rival, [[Drew]].


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==Tuesday May 22, 2012: Pokémon Platinum Version==
[[File:Platinum EN boxart.png|right|200px]]
===Know Your Game: Pokémon Platinum Version===
* '''Pokémon Platinum Version''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスター プラチナ''' ''Pocket Monsters Platinum'') is the third game to {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}}, and is the third [[Generation IV]] [[main series]] game.
* The game was released in Japan on September 13, 2008, in North America on March 22, 2009, in Australia on May 14, 2009, in Europe on May 22, 2009 and in Korea on July 2, 2009.
* Some changes were made in the game such as: {{ga|Lucas}}, {{ga|Dawn}} and {{ga|Barry}} gaining new designs to fit with the cooler climate in [[Sinnoh]] and the redesigning of the [[Pokétch]] and having the ability to move up and down between apps.
* The [[Distortion World]] is added in this game as {{p|Giratina}}'s home and the final place where the player battles [[Cyrus]]. This is also the only area where the player can catch Giratina in its [[Forme differences#Giratina|Origin Forme]].
* More Pokémon where added to the Sinnoh Pokédex, namely the Pokémon that evolved from the older generations of Pokémon such as {{p|Electivire}} and {{p|Dusknoir}}. In total, 59 Pokémon were added bringing the total Pokémon in the Sinnoh dex to 210.
* Upon its release, Pokémon Platinum received very good review scores from critics. IGN gave the game a "Great" score with an 8.8 out of 10 stating that, "Yes, it's still good. Even two years later".


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==Wednesday May 23, 2012: EP081 (Pallet Party Panic)==
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===Remember That Episode?: Pallet Party Panic===
* '''Pallet Party Panic''' (Japanese: '''マサラタウン！あらたなるたびだち！''' ''Masara Town! Setting off on a New Journey!'') is the 81st episode of the [[Pokémon anime]] and the final episode of the [[Pokémon: Indigo League|Indigo League arc]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on January 28, 1999 and in the United States on December 4, 1999.
* In this episode, Ash returns to [[Pallet Town]] after finishing in the Top 16 in the [[Indigo Plateau Conference]]. [[Professor Oak]] has put up a party at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory|his lab]] to celebrate Ash's achievements. While everyone is digging in for the food, [[Team Rocket]] have plans of their own as they attempt to steal {{AP|Pikachu}} again.
* This episode marks the debut of [[Ash's Pidgeot]].
* This is the last episode to air in the {{wp|1990s}}.
* The fact that the {{p|Spearow}} from [[EP001|''Pokémon - I Choose You!'']] evolved into a Fearow might be a reference to [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu|the anime's manga counterpart]], where it actually was caught by Ash.
* Despite belonging to the Indigo League arc, this episode has only appeared on the Orange Islands DVDs.
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==Thursday May 24, 2012: ==


==Thursday May 24, 2012: Legendary Collection==
[[File:Legendary Collection Logo.png|right]]
===Tenth Anniversary: Legendary Collection===
* '''Legendary Collection''' is the twelfth [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] set to be released for English players, and was in fact, an English only release.
* It featured a total of 110 reprints of some of the most popular cards from the {{TCG|Base Set}}, {{TCG|Jungle}}, {{TCG|Fossil}}, {{TCG|Team Rocket}} and even a card from the {{TCG|Wizards Black Star Promos|Black Star Promo}} series.
* The two theme decks released with the set were {{TCG|Turmoil}}, which focused on {{e|Water}} and {{e|Lightning}} types, and {{TCG|Lava}}, which focused on {{e|Fire}} and {{e|Fighting}} type cards.
* The {{TCG|Expedition Base Set}} was originally supposed to be released in May 2002, but it was delayed because Nintendo wanted its release to coincide with that of the [[e-Reader]].
* This set introduced reverse-holographic cards for every card in the set, borrowing the concept from {{wp|Magic: The Gathering}}.
* Another new concept introduced was [[box topper]]s, unlike in today's sets though, the featured cards were jumbo sized copies.
* These were the last cards to use the original card style featured from the {{TCG|Base Set}} to the {{TCG|Team Rocket}} set.
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==Friday May 25, 2012: ==


==Friday May 25, 2012: Flash Cannon==
[[File:Ash Roggenrola Flash Cannon.png|right|150px]]
===Your Move: Flash Cannon===
* '''Flash Cannon''' (Japanese: '''ラスターカノン''' ''Luster Cannon'') is a damage-dealing {{type|Steel}} move introduced in [[Generation IV]]. It has been [[TM91]] since Generation IV.
* Flash Cannon has a base power of 80 and an accuracy rate of 100%. It has a 10% chance of lowering the opponent's {{DL|Stats|Special Defense}}, it can have a maximum of 16 PP and a minimum of 10 [[Power Points|PP]].
* Flash Cannon was first used in the anime by [[Lucian]]'s Bronzong in ''[[DP035|An Elite Meet and Greet!]]''. [[Ash's Boldore]] regularly uses this move.
* Flash Cannon has appeared once in the [[Trading Card Game|TCG]]. It appeared on [[Dialga (Diamond & Pearl 1)]] where the player may return all Energy cards to Dialga to their hand. If they do, they must remove the highest Stage Evolution card from their Defending Pokémon and shuffle that card into their opponent's deck.
* No Generation II Pokémon can learn this move by level up.
<center>[[File:Bag TM Steel Sprite.png]]{{m|Flash Cannon}}</center>
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==Saturday May 26, 2012: ==


==Saturday May 26, 2012: TPCi 300th episode special==
[[File:DW Dream Catalogue.png|right|100px]]
===Cinnabar Mansion journal log: TPCi Dub===
* In 2005, [[Pokémon anime]] dub was taken over by [[The Pokémon Company International]] after legal disputes with [[4Kids Entertainment]].
* Returning actors included names like [[Carter Cathcart]], and [[Kayzie Rogers]]. Newly hired actors were [[Sarah Natochenny]], [[Bill Rogers]], and [[Michele Knotz]], among many others.
* At first the job was handed off to [[TAJ Productions]], which took control of the dubbing until 2008 when TAJ made an official statement that they would not continue dubbing the Pokémon anime.
* [[DuArt Film & Video|DuArt]] was then given the responsibility of dubbing the cartoon show, transferring all of the actors from TAJ.
* [[BW063]] marks the 300th episode that has been dubbed under TPCi's actors, which airs in the United States today, May 26, 2012.
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==Sunday May 27, 2012: Sturdy==
[[File:Ash Boldore Sturdy.png|right|180px]]
===Know Your Ability: Sturdy===
* '''Sturdy''' (Japanese: '''がんじょう''' ''Sturdy'') is an [[Ability]] introduced in [[Generation III]]. Thirty-two Pokémon have this Ability.
* Sturdy works exactly like a {{DL|In-battle effect item|Focus Sash}}, meaning, that the Pokémon will survive a move that that would have defeated it in one turn leaving it with 1 HP.
* Sturdy was first used in the anime by {{an|Cilan}}'s {{TP|Cilan|Dwebble|Crustle}} in ''[[BW019|A Connoisseur's Revenge!]]''. {{Ash}}'s {{AP|Boldore}} also has Sturdy as its ability which it first used as a {{p|Roggenrola}} in ''[[BW034|Gotta Catch A Roggenrola!]]''.
* In [[Generation V]], if Sturdy were obtained on {{p|Shedinja}} through using a move like {{m|Worry Seed}} on Shedinja to allow Sturdy to be {{m|Skill Swap}}ped, it would be able to activate for every attack.
* {{p|Sawk}} is the only Pokémon to have Sturdy as its ability and not being {{t|Rock}}, {{t|Ground}} or {{type|Steel}} or being related to one by evolution.
* {{p|Relicanth}} and {{p|Regirock}} are the only Pokémon to have Sturdy as its Hidden Ability.
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==Monday May 28, 2012: ==


==Monday May 28, 2012: Tao trio==
[[File:Tao trio anime.png|right|200px]]
===According to Legends...: Tao trio===
* The '''Tao trio''', sometimes called the '''energy trio''', is the collective term used to refer to the three powerful [[legendary Pokémon]] of the [[Unova]] Region: {{p|Reshiram}}, {{p|Zekrom}}, and {{p|Kyurem}}. According to Unova myths, the [[legendary trio]] was created during the war plaguing the region.
* Much like members of other legendary trios, the three Pokémon have similar appearances. Each has {{t|Dragon}} as their primary type. Both Reshiram and Zekrom have a base stat total of 680 while Kyurem's is 660. Reshiram represents the concept of {{wp|yin and yang|yang}} and controls {{t|Fire}}, Zekrom represents the concept of {{wp|yin and yang|yin}} and controls {{t|Electric|Thunder}}, and Kyurem represents the concept of {{wp|wuji (philosophy)|wuji}} (the absence of yin and yang) and controls {{t|Ice}}.
* The mythologies of the trio are implied to be connected, despite having no true relation. The origins of Zekrom and Reshiram are told in legends, as they were once a single powerful Dragon Pokémon used by twin heroes in order to create the Unova region. But the brothers each sought something different in life — truth for the older brother and ideals for the younger — and they began to argue, then fight, over whose side was right. The single dragon, in response, split into two Pokémon: Reshiram, who sided with the older twin, and Zekrom, who sided with the younger twin.
* Kyurem's origins are much different than those of the other two. The third dragon came down to the Pokémon world from an icy meteor and crashed into a place called Giant Chasm.
* Reshiram, Zekrom, and Kyurem are occasionally known as the "Blazing White Yang", "Electrifying Black Yin", and "Frozen Boundary", respectively. This is a reference to the concept of Yin and Yang of Taoism.
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==Tuesday May 29, 2012: starter Pokémon==
[[File:DP anime all first partners.png|right|200px]]
===The First Decision: The Starter Pokémon===
* The '''starter Pokémon''' (Japanese: はじめてのポケモン Beginning Pokémon or さいしょのポケモン first Pokémon) is the first Pokémon a new {{pkmn|Trainer}} receives at the beginning of his or her journey.
* Starter Pokémon are typically provided by the region {{pkmn|Professor|professors}}, such as [[Professor Oak]] and [[Professor Birch]].
* Trainers can typically select from three Pokémon. As of Generation V, the main starters have all consisted of {{t|Fire}}, {{t|Water}} and {{type|Grass}} Pokémon.
* {{game|Yellow}} has players start off with a {{p|Pikachu}}, designed to emulate {{Ash}} getting {{AP|Pikachu}} as his starter.
* In the anime, Starter Pokémon are hatched and cared for in secret breeding grounds prior to being given to Trainers.
* [[Junichi Masuda]] mentioned in an interview in 2009 that when formulating new Pokémon for a region, the starter Pokémon get the most work put into.
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==Wednesday May 30, 2012: Mightyena==
[[File:262Mightyena.png|right|200px]]
===Gotta Catch 'em All!: Mightyena===
* '''Mightyena''' (Japanese: '''グラエナ''' ''Guraena'') is a {{type|Dark}} Pokémon. It evolves from {{p|Poochyena}} starting at level 18. It is [[Species|classified]] as the Bite Pokémon.
* Mightyena is #262 in the National Pokédex and #011 in the Hoenn Pokédex. It can have the abilities {{a|Intimidate}} or {{a|Quick Feet}} and has {{a|Moxie}} as its Hidden Ability.
* Mightyena made its debut appearance in ''[[AG011|A Bite to Remember]]''. Mightyena has also been used by {{tc|Team Magma Grunt}}s, first appearing in ''[[AG027|A Tree Team Scheme!]]''
* In the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga, {{adv|Ruby}}'s Poochyena, Nana, evolved into Mightyena in [[Dewford Town]]. With its increased strength and power, it proved to become a force to be reckoned with, able to defend the boy against his powerful father Norman, and outdo {{adv|Sapphire}}'s [[Rono]] when it was attacked by surprise.
* {{TCG|Mightyena}} has been featured on {{#expr: {{PAGESINCATEGORY:Mightyena (TCG)}} - 1}} different cards since it debuted in the {{TCG|EX Ruby & Sapphire}} expansion of the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]]. Mightyena cards are normally {{ct|Darkness}} {{TCG|Stage 1 Pokémon}}.
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==Thursday May 31, 2012: Brock's Golem==
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===Pick a Card, Any Card: Brock's Golem===
* '''Brock's Golem''' (Japanese: '''タケシのゴローニャ''' ''Takeshi's Golonya'') is a {{ct|Fighting}} Stage 2 Pokémon card. It is part of the {{TCG|Gym Heroes}} expansion.
* Brock's Golem has 90 HP, a {{e|Grass}} weakness and a Retreat Cost of 4.
* It has the attack {{m|Rock Slide}} which does 10 damage to 3 of the opponents Benched Pokémon (if they have any). Rock Slide is also a move Golem can learn in the [[Pokémon games]].
* It also has {{m|Fissure}} as an attack which does 50 damage. Fissure itself was a move that Golem could learn in the Pokémon games in [[Generation I]] through [[TM27]]. However, the attack's Japanese name ('''ランドクラッシュ''' ''Land Crash'') is different, making these two moves unrelated.
* In Japan, this card was also included in the {{TCG|Nivi City Gym}} theme deck.
* This card features art by [[Ken Sugimori]].
 
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