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==Monday February 13, 2012: Giratina and the Sky Warrior== | |||
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===Feature Presentation: Giratina and the Sky Warrior=== | |||
* '''Giratina and the Sky Warrior''' (Japanese:'''ギラティナと{{tt|氷空|そら}}の{{tt|花束|はなたば}} シェイミ''' ''Giratina and the Sky's Bouquet: Shaymin'') is the eleventh [[Pokémon movie|feature film]] in the Pokémon franchise and stars the Pokémon, {{p|Giratina}} and {{p|Shaymin}}. | |||
* This film was the second in the movie trilogy of the {{series|Diamond and Pearl}}, following ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'', and followed by ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]''. It is the only movie in the trilogy not to have the appearance of {{an|Palkia}}. | |||
* This film marked the debut of Giratina and Shaymin, as well as Giratina's Origin Forme and Shaymin's Sky Forme. | |||
* The film premiered in Japan on July 19, 2008, and viewers that pre-ordered their tickets received a special [[Movie Regigigas|Regigigas]], while all viewers could receive the event-exclusive [[List of Nintendo event Pokémon in 2008#Movie Shaymin|Shaymin]] that could be used to receive a [[Gracidea (flower)|Gracidea flower]] in {{game|Platinum}}. | |||
* The film premiered on [[Cartoon Network]] in the United States on February 13, 2009 and on [[Jetix]] in the United Kingdom on May 23, 2009. Players of {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}} in the US, Europe, and South Korea could obtain the same Regigigas and Shaymin in various stores. | |||
* A Japanese {{TCG|11th Movie Commemoration Set|TCG Commemoration set}} was released alongside the movie, featuring many of the Pokémon appearing in the film. | |||
<center>{{MSP|487O|Giratina}}{{MSP|492|Shaymin}}[[M11|Read more...]]</center> | |||
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==Tuesday February 14, 2012: == | ==Tuesday February 14, 2012: Valentine's Special: Luvdisc == | ||
[[File:Luverin Sweet Kiss.png|right|250px]] | |||
===Love is in the air: Luvdisc=== | |||
* '''Luvdisc''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ラブカス''' ''Lovecus'') is a {{type2|Water}} Pokémon that debuted in [[Generation III]]. | |||
* Luvdisc is '''#370''' in the [[National Pokédex]] and is native to the [[Hoenn]] region. It is known as the '''Rendezvous Pokémon''', and its natural [[Ability]] is {{a|Swift Swim}}. However, it can have {{a|Hydration}} if found in the [[Pokémon Dream World]]. | |||
* Luvdisc have a 50% chance of having a [[Heart Scale]] when found in the wild. | |||
* Given to lovers as gifts, and swimming after couples while in the ocean, Luvdisc are often viewed as a symbol of romance in the Pokémon world. It is said that if a couple spots a Luvdisc, they are guaranteed eternal love. | |||
* Luvdisc have the ability to seek out their mate like a compass needle. When two Luvdisc kiss, they can bond together and flap their bodies like wings, giving them the ability to fly. | |||
* In the anime, {{an|Misty}} and {{an|Daisy|her sister}} own two Luvdisc named [[Caserin and Luverin]], who are in love. | |||
* In ''[[Pokémon Adventures]]'', [[Wallace]] owns a Luvdisc named Elizabeth, and [[Juan]] owns two Luvdisc of his own. | |||
* Luvdisc has been featured on {{tcg|Luvdisc|seven different cards}} in the [[Trading Card Game]]. All are under the {{ct|Water}}. | |||
<center>{{MS|370|Luvdisc}}{{p|Luvdisc|Read more...}}<br><br><big>{{color|{{cute color}}|Happy Valentine's Day!}}</big></center> | |||
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==Wednesday February 15, 2012: == | ==Wednesday February 15, 2012: Red Gyarados== | ||
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===Spotlight on: Red Gyarados=== | |||
* The '''Red Gyarados''' is a significant Pokémon in the {{3v|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}, as well as the {{2v|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}. It was once a regular {{p|Gyarados}} that resided at the [[Lake of Rage]], and is stated that it became so enraged that its scales turned red. | |||
* In the games, the {{player}} encounters the Red Gyarados while exploring the [[Lake of Rage]]. Once it is either caught, or defeated, the player will be able to enter the [[Team Rocket HQ]] hidden in the shop in [[Mahogany Town]]. | |||
* At the beginning of {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, {{ga|Barry}} and the player hear about a Red Gyarados sighting on the news, and travel to [[Lake Verity]] hoping to find a similarly rare Pokémon. | |||
* The Red Gyarados made its anime debut in ''[[EP235|Talkin' 'Bout an Evolution!]]'' where Team Rocket were conducting an experiment to draw out the Red Gyarados. In the end, [[Lance]] ended up catching it and promised to take care of it. It later appeared alongside Lance in ''[[AG097|Gaining Groudon]]'' and ''[[AG098|The Scuffle of Legends]]'' during the fight between {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}}. | |||
* In the ''[[Pokémon Adventures]]'' manga, {{adv|Silver}} captures the Red Gyarados and uses it in a battle against the [[Masked Man]]. | |||
* The Red Gyarados has been featured on {{DL|Red Gyarados|In the TCG|three different cards}} in the [[Trading Card Game]]. | |||
<center>[[File:130sMS.png|link=Red Gyarados]] [[Red Gyarados|Read more...]]</center> | |||
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==Thursday February 16, 2012: == | ==Thursday February 16, 2012: ExtremeSpeed== | ||
[[File:Tucker Arcanine ExtremeSpeed.png|right|220px]] | |||
{{-}} | ===Your move: ExtremeSpeed=== | ||
* '''ExtremeSpeed''' (Japanese: '''しんそく''' ''Godspeed'') is a damage-dealing {{type2|Normal}} [[move]] introduced in [[Generation II]]. It was the [[Signature move]] of {{p|Arcanine}} in {{2v|Gold|Silver}}. | |||
* From [[Generation II]] to {{gen|IV}}, ExtremeSpeed always went first regardless of the opponent's speed, unless they used a move with a higher [[priority]]. If the opposing Pokémon uses a move with the same priority as ExtremeSpeed, the order of the attacks will be calculated normally. In [[Generation V]], ExtremeSpeed's priority became +2. | |||
* {{p|Smeargle}} was the only Pokémon to receive [[STAB]] from ExtremeSpeed until [[Ruby and Saphire Zigzagoon|special]] {{p|Zigzagoon}} were released in 2003 with the attack, and the move became available to more Pokémon in [[Generation IV]]. | |||
* [[List of Japanese Nintendo event Pokémon in 2010#Crown Raikou|Raikou]], [[List of Japanese Nintendo event Pokémon in 2010#Crown Entei|Entei]], and [[List of Japanese Nintendo event Pokémon in 2010#Crown Suicune|Suicune]] can only learn this move through events. | |||
* ExtremeSpeed was also one of the moves known by the {{p|Lucario}} in [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]], used as a recovery move when the player pressed ↑+B. | |||
* With the exception of [[May's Munchlax]] using it through {{m|Metronome}}, only Arcanine have used ExtremeSpeed in the anime. | |||
* The move has appeared five times as a {{TCG|Poké-Body}} in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] on [[Arcanine (Aquapolis H2)|two]] [[Arcanine G (Supreme Victors 15)|different]] {{TCG|Arcanine}}, and an {{TCG ID|Call of Legends|Entei|SL3}}, {{TCG ID|Call of Legends|Raikou|SL9}}, and {{TCG ID|Call of Legends|Suicune|SL11}} originally release in Japan to commemorate the event Pokémon mentioned above. The Poké-Body reduces the Pokémon's Retreat Cost for each Energy Card attached. | |||
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== | ==Friday February 17, 2012: Burgundy== | ||
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===Rival Rally: Burgundy=== | |||
* '''Burgundy''' (Japanese: '''カベルネ''' ''Cabernet'') is a recurring character of the [[Pokémon anime]]. She is currently a C-Class [[Pokémon Connoisseur|Pokémon Connoisseuse]], with the dream of becoming an S-Class Connoisseuse and opening up her own Connoisseuse Shop, as well as seeking revenge on {{an|Cilan}}. | |||
* She made her debut in ''[[BW019|A Connoisseur's Revenge]]'' pretending to be a high-class Connoisseuse. She evaluated {{Ash}}'s party at the time and claimed he had horrible compatibility with them all, including {{AP|Pikachu}}. | |||
* Burgundy battled Cilan prior to his journey and lost. After their battle, Cilan offered her some advice, which she took negatively and sought revenge against him. | |||
* She later reappeared during the [[Club Battle]] arc, taking part in the tournament in [[Nimbasa Town]]. | |||
* Burgundy is currently the only known rival for a traveling companion who collected [[badge]]s. She is also the only rival of the male traveling companion. | |||
* Burgundy has the speaking habit of sprinkling mispronounced French-words and phrases into her sentences. | |||
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==Saturday February 18, 2012: Rival Destinies== | |||
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===Season premier: Rival Destinies=== | |||
* '''Rival Destinies''' is the fifteenth season of the [[Pokémon anime]], and premiered on February 18, 2012. | |||
* The season began with ''[[BW049|Enter Elesa, Electrifying Gym Leader!]]'' where {{Ash}}, {{an|Iris}}, and {{an|Cilan}} reunite with {{an|Bianca}}, and meet the [[Nimbasa City]] gym leader, [[Elesa]]. Bianca is reunited with her [[Bianca's dad|father]] and battles against Elesa to prove to him that she can take care of herself. | |||
* The gang will also meet up with [[Alder]], [[Clay]], [[Skyla]], and the [[Kami Trio]] during this season. | |||
* This season marks the return of [[Who's That Pokémon|Dare da?]] in the Japanese. | |||
* The season was first revealed on an interview with [[John Loeffler]] where he stated that the new opening song is called "Rival Destinies". | |||
* What more does this season have in store? Stay tuned and find out! | |||
<center>[[Pokémon Black & White: Rival Destinies|Read more...]]</center> | |||
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==Sunday February 19, 2012: == | ==Sunday February 19, 2012: == | ||
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