I will add to this update later.
Pokemon Movie 10 - The official Pokemon Japanese movie website has been updated for the 10th Pokemon movie, Dialga vs. Palkia. On the website you can see the first teaser trailer, where Dialga and Palkia battle each other. The movie is set to come out on July 14th.
Wow, three updates in a row. I haven't been this free in a while, have I? Let's see how long this lasts. :p
Lucario Lv.X - The most common Level X card, yet one that has not been seen on the internet yet, has now been revealed! Lucario Lv.X is now available in Japan as a promo card in the "Pokemon Card Game DP Official Visual Book," which can be seen by clicking here. Since the book is available for purchase by anyone in Japan, Lucario Lv.X is an extremely common card, and is by no means as rare as the other Lv.X cards in [Pokemon Card Game: DP]. You can view the translation of Lucario Lv.X below, thanks to Nanimonoka, as well as an image of Lucario Lv.X to the right, thanks to Tego (click for a larger image).
Lucario Lv.X - Fighting - 110 HP
Poke-Power: Ascertain
Once during your turn, when you play Lucario Lv.X from your hand to Level Up one of your Pokemon, you may use this Power. Prevent all effects of an attack (including damage) done to Lucario during your opponent's next turn.
[F][F][C] Infighting: 80 damage. During your opponent's next turn, any damage done to Lucario is increased by 30.
Weakness: Psychic (x2)
Retreat: 1
Pokemon TV Schedule this Week - This week, as with the past few weeks, Pokemon will depute new Battle Frontier episodes Monday through Thursday at 8:00 PM on Cartoon Network. Saturday at 7:00 AM and at 5:00 PM and 5:30 PM on Sunday, repeat Battle Frontier episodes will also air, so if you missed any, those are the times to catch them! Pokemon Advanced Battle episodes also air at 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM every Monday through Thursday. The exciting aspect to Pokemon USA speeding through the Battle Frontier episodes is that on Monday, December 18th, the episode featuring Perap should air if they keep the same pace, and we may learn Perap's English name (I have a slight feeling it will stay the same, but that's just me). Perhaps I will get some episodes up eventually, but since my time has been extremely limited lately, I cannot guarantee or promise it anymore.
Those who see the eyes of that Pokemon will lose their memory, never to return. Those who touch that Pokemon will lose their emotions for three days. Those who harm that Pokemon will not be able to move for seven days, and will be unable to do anything. So the legend says...
Next Diamond and Pearl Set Information - We now have information on the next Diamond and Pearl set to come out in Japan in March! The set will feature the three lakes of Sinnoh, which are the Lake of Wisdom, the Lake of Trust, and the Lake of Aspiration, as well as the three legendary Pokemon that reside in the lakes, which are Yuxie (God of Knowledge), Emurit (God of Emotion), and Agnome (God of Will). The two theme decks will feature the Pokemon Trideps and Rampard, and will include fossil Pokemon found in the underground regions of Sinnoh. The main set, as with [Pokemon Card Game: DP], will contain cards from the theme decks, but this time, there will be alternate art for repeated cards included in the set (I wonder how this will be handled when the set comes to America). There will also be three more Pokemon Lv.X cards in the set, although we do not know which at this time. The most interesting tidbit of information about this set is that some Pokemon will combine with Pokemon Tool cards, similar to how Holon Pokemon combined with energy cards, so this will yet again bring a new mechanic to the game. Thanks go to Vincent for translating the above information, and TRUK for finding some of the information. For the sake of referring to this set, we will call it Pokemon Card Game: DP 2, since as of now, we do not know the set's name. Stay tuned, as we will bring you all of the latest information on this set!
New Sugimori Art Added - With help from nYoo, I have added thirty new Diamond and Pearl [Ken Sugimori] images to our [Pokemon Images] gallery. Check them out! Also, several new Pokemon that have not had their individual Ken Sugimori art released can be seen on this magazine cover page, including Glacia, Leafia, Togekiss, and others.
Random news: Water may have been discovered on Mars today, and 4Kids is no longer dubbing One Piece. Once the ACT is over tomorrow, I will be freeeee to work on the website (maybe). Thanks goes to Cascade_Gon_Pory for the Delibird artwork in the header!
Premier Ratings FAQ and Invitation to Worlds - The official Pokemon TCG website has put up a Premier Ratings FAQ, explaining how the rating system works, clearing up misconceptions, and telling us how to get into Worlds. From the document, we know that at least 15 people will get into Worlds from the Senior Division, as well as 21 people from the Junior and Senior Divisions (not including people who make it in through the Grinders or do well at Nationals - this is just for the rankings). From the United States, only eight people from the Senior Division and twelve people from the Junior and Senior divisions will go to Worlds (again, this is only for rankings). [transition -> extreme informalness] This will by far be the smallest Worlds ever, unless of course POP allows a couple hundred people in through the Grinders / Nationals. :p I usually don't call myself a whiner or try to throw my opinion into news stories, but WHAT THE FUDGE?! I miss Organized Play from the Ruby and Sapphire days when there were loads of prizes at pre-releases and tournaments were more fun; plus, more people could get into Worlds. Now it's almost impossible to get in, unless you challenge every high-ranking player in the country (we could turn this into an Anime like Yu-Gi-Oh - I WILL find Yami Yugi and take him down! I will find Jason Klaczynski and all other top-ranking players and take them down! I will travel to the ends of each country and challenge these players with my super-dooper Blue Eyes, White Dragon [or whatever you call it] deck!) Bah. I hope POP knows what it's doing... all we need is another WOTC extinction. I love going to tournaments to play people and all, but where is my incentive now? This season = disappointment (so far). Then again, the page does say the rules are subject to change, and we still don't know how many people POP will let in through the Grinders and Nationals, so we'll see... Perhaps Nationals will be pumped up to such an awesome degree that it will offset these new changes.
More Scans Up! - Thanks to Shakespeare, as usual, we now have the following set scans up (digitally remastered). Some of the scans are the older, pre-release scans, and only about two are missing out of all of the below sets, but we will have all of the poor quality / missing scans up for viewing by Monday:
- [EX Team Rocket Returns]
- [EX Deoxys]
- [EX Emerald]
- [EX Unseen Forces]
- [EX Delta Species] (already up from a previous update, but we'll just throw it in here)
- [EX Legend Maker]
School = craziness, and this week won't be much better (ACT, IB World Literature Paper, IB Extended Essay Rough Draft, etc). I anticipate the craziness will continue until Christmas.
More Scans - We add to our art museum today (thanks to a donation from the Shakespeare Company) with ye olden:
- [EX Team Magma vs. Team Aqua]
- [EX Hidden Legends]
- [EX FireRed and LeafGreen]
We had these scans before, but they have now been re-edited and digitally re-mastered for superior picture quality and sound.
New D/P TCG Videos - The Japanese Pokemon TCG website has been updated with two new commercials advertising [Pokemon Card Game: DP]. You can see the videos under "CMãŒè¦‹ã‚‰ã‚Œã‚‹ã‚ˆï¼" and "CMãŒè¦‹ã‚‰ã‚Œã‚‹ã‚ˆï¼"
Battle Revolution Media - Five new videos have surfaced for Pokemon Battle Revolution, including new screenshots from the game. You can view the first video, which shows several battles, by clicking here (or saving the link to your computer and opening it in Windows Media Player. The second video shows the interactivity of the Nintendo DS and Wii, and you can view the video by clicking here. The final set of videos shows extremely short segments of attacks, and are available on the official Japanese Battle Revolution website. More screenshots from the game are also located on this page. That's a lot of media!
Excuse = school. Tomorrow, I will do everything in my power to get set scans up.
More D/P Scans - Most Translations - Bangiras has practically finished translating the entire [Pokemon Card Game: DP] set. You can view her translations by [clicking here]. Below, we have more pictures of cards.
- Jealous?
- Azumarill
- Gastly, Haunter, and Gengar
- Electabuzz
- Magnemite and Magneton
- Misdreavus
- Skunpoo
- Silcoon and Beautifly
- Mime Jr. and Bonsly
- Mukubird
- Mukuhawk
- Hippopotas
- Duskull and Dusclops
- Bunyat
- Fuwante
- Subomie and Roselia
- Energy Cards
EX Power Keepers Pics - A lot of you have probably already seen these pictures, but if not, click the links below!
Sorry for not updating earlier today when much of this information was released. I have been having trouble logging in all day, and my FTP has been acting up ever since yesterday, so I can only do a small update today until my host looks into the problem. If the problem is fixed by tomorrow and I do not have a lot of homework, I will also upload two or three sets of new scans.
More D/P Scans and Translations - The set still is not out yet, but that does not stop these scans from appearing!
- Emperte lv.X
- Rentorer
- Mumage
- Wynaut and Wobbuffet
- Rival
- Professor Nanakamodo
- Trainer Card
- Trainer Card
- Trainer Card
- Trainer Card
- Trainer Card
Bangiras has also added new translations to our [Pokemon Card Game: DP Translations] page. Since I know you are all so anxious to see what the Emperte does, you can view its translation below.
Emperte L.X - Water - HP140
Level Up
Poke-Power: Imperial Decree
You may use this power once during your turn. Choose up to 2 cards from your opponent's hand without looking. Place the cards face down next to the opponent's Active Pokemon. At the end of your opponent's next turn, return the cards to your opponent's hand. This power can't be used if Emperte is affected by a Special Condition.
[W][W][W] Hydro Impact: Does 80 damage to 1 of your opponent's Pokemon. Emperte can't attack during your next turn.
Weakness: Lightning (+30)
Resistance: none
Retreat: 2
EX Power Keepers Press Release and News - With images to come tomorrow when my FTP allows me to upload them!
POKEÌMON TRADING CARD GAME EXPANSION PUTS THE REINS OF POWER IN PLAYERS' HANDS!
EX Power Keepers Expansion Unleashes Potent Forces
BELLEVUE, Wash.-November 27th, 2006-Pokémon USA Inc., a worldwide leader in the trading card game industry, today announced the latest Pokémon Trading Card Game expansion, EX Power Keepers, to be released on February 14th, 2007. The expansion features over 100 cards, including powerful Stadium cards that will lead players to build amazing new decks.
In EX Power Keepers, players will discover great powers that will challenge them to learn the secrets of the most elite Trainers ever. In addition to a wide variety of all-time favorite Pokémon, the release will also introduce new game strategies through four new Stadium cards that will have even the most experienced players testing new combos and revealing new winning tactics!
The Pokémon TCG: EX Power Keepers expansion will be available in two 60-card theme decks, Mind Game and Dark Blast, and in booster packs. Theme decks and booster packs go on sale in stores on February 14th, priced at $10.99 for the theme decks and $3.49 for the booster packs. Each booster pack features nine randomly inserted game cards. Theme decks include a unique coin, an updated rulebook, card list, a one-player playmat, and damage counters.
For more information, visit www.pokemon-tcg.com.
From the images released to the press, Blaziken from EX Ruby and Sapphire will make a return to the set with new art. Additionally, Absol ex, Metagross ex, Jolteon * (Japanese Player Club Promo), Aggron, Cacturne, Medicham, Wobbuffet (EX Sandstorm reprint - new art), and two new stadiums called Phoebe's Stadium and Sidney's Stadium will debut. I will post the images of these cards tomorrow, of course, so check back then!
EDIT #3: Bangiras has translated all of the cards that have been released so far. You can view her translations by [clicking here]. Note that the document contains translations from the entry packs, theme decks, and main set - not just from the main set.
EDIT #2: Added one Pokemon Level X translation below and two new scans.
EDIT #1: Added a ton of new D/P scans below.
As per my e-mail with the Pokemon TCG press-release guy a few weeks ago, we should have a new press release regarding EX Power Keepers tomorrow. I will add to this update tonight, including new sets of scans.
Pokemon Card Game: DP Scans and Translations - New news is starting to come in on the next set in Japan, [Pokemon Card Game: DP]! We will keep adding to this news story as we receive more scans and translations from Bangiras! Once you click an image, hover over it and click "Next" to scroll through the rest of the scans. Click "Close X" on the bottom when you are done.
- Yonowahru
- Elekible
- Dodaitose lv.X
- Goukazaru lv.X
- Roserade
- Lucario (holo version of entry pack card to be included in main set)
- Jibacoil (holo version of image from the other day)
- Bippa and Beadaru
- Tamanta
- Mitsuhoney and Beequeen
- Dialga
- Palkia
- Dosidon
- Manaphy
- Shiftry
- Skutank
- Buoysel and Flowsel
- Muskippa
- Hoothoot and Noctowl
- Azumarill and Marill
- Munchlax and Snorlax
- Nyarmar
- Heracross
- Wurmple, Cascoon, Dustox
- Ponyta and Rapidash
- Cleffa, Clefairy, Clefable
- Goldeen and Seaking
- Cherinbo and Cherrim
- Onix and Steelix
- Mimirol and Mimilop
- Unown A
- Unown B
- Unown C
- Unown D
- PokeDex Handy 910
Level X Rule / Mechanic
Play this card on top of your Active (Dodaitose) to Level Up. Attacks and Poke-Powers from prior to Leveling Up may still be used, and old Poke-Bodies also work.
Goukazaru Lv.X - Fire - HP120 Level Up
Poke-Power: Burning Head - Once during your turn, you may use this power. Look at the top 3 cards of your deck. Put 1 in your hand and discard the other 2. This power can't be used if Goukazaru is affected by a Special Condition.
[R][R] Massive Flare: 150 damage. Choose 8 Fire Energy from your discard pile, show them to your opponent, and shuffle them into your deck. If you can't return 8 Fire Energy to your deck, this attack does nothing.
Weakness: Water (+30)
Retreat: 0
Please do not post the above translations on any site without permission. Thanks.
To discuss these new developments, please post in this thread on our forums.
News sure is slow this week.
E-Card Set Scans Up - [Expedition], [Aquapolis], and [Skyridge] now have their scans up. Just me formatting these scans for the internet took hours and hours - I do not even want to imagine how long Shakespeare spent editing every single scan individually. So then... does everyone know what this means, now that we have the e-card set scans up? It means that we now have the majority of scans for each main set! Of course, we still plan on replacing those old, pre-release scans of the EX sets, as well as getting the scans of the promos and reprint sets up, so we will be doing so within the next few days so that we may have the most complete database of Pokemon Trading Card Game scans anywhere on the internet. Once the scans are out of the way, we will begin to work on other projects as well, both TCG related and not, so stay tuned to PokeBeach!
I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving! If you did not get the chance, be sure to thank everyone who you love and appreciate, such as your parents and/or grandparents, and tell them how much they mean to you!
More and More Scans! - And now we have [EX Ruby and Sapphire], [EX Sandstorm], and [EX Dragon] scans available for viewing, with the rest on the way soon! Thanks go to Shakespeare for scanning and editing all of the cards!
