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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.
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==Tuesday February 14, 2012: ==
==Tuesday February 14, 2012: Valentine's Special: Luvdisc ==
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===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}}.


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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]].
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==Thursday February 16, 2012: ==
==Thursday February 16, 2012: ExtremeSpeed==
 
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===Your move: ExtremeSpeed===
==Friday February 17, 2012: ==
* '''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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==Saturday February 18, 2012: ==
==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!
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