User blog:Energy X/Pokémon News - 22-12-14

With this week's Pokémon reporter, Energy X. Since the usual reporter has business elsewhere.

This week the news are focused more on Japan's players and viewers.

Friday
The Pokémon Get TV will release codes to obtain the Gen V's evolved starter Pokémon, but only in Japan. All of these can be obtained until November 30th.
 * Unova starters giveaway
 * Serperior has Contrary as hidden ability and its moveset is Leaf Storm, Hold Back, Wring Out and Giga Drain. It will be available January 9th.
 * Emboar has Reckless hidden ability and knows Flare Blitz, Hold Back, Head Smash & Take Down. It will be available on January 11th.
 * Samurott code, however, will be available through CoroCoro magazine (released on January 16th) instead of the TV. Its hidden ability is Shell Armor and knows Razor Shell, Hold Back, Confide and Hydro Pump.

Also, a Pikachu will be available in Japan in Pokémon Cafe on January 9th. It will know Play Nice, Charm, Sweet Kiss and Nuzzle.

Saturday
Pokémon Trading Card Game on the consoles will be launched on Nintendo 3DS consoles in Japan on 24th December, though it is already released in North America and Europe.
 * Pokémon TCG on console

Sunday
The ORAS soundtracks are available through iTunes. They cost $9.99 (€8.99). Available only for Europe and North American players.
 * ORAS musical

Monday
On 31st January, there will be a special episode for Japanese viewers of the anime. Basically, it is a clip show, but features some future events of the anime.
 * New anime events

Thursday
A new app has been launched by the Pokémon Company. The app features the Pokémon TV, the place where one can view past episodes. It will be available in 2015.
 * Pokémon app

Poll
Which is your most favorite character to play? Red/Green Gold (Ethan)/Crystal/Lyra May/Brendan Lucas/Dawn Hilbert/Hilda Nate/Rosa Calem/Serena

Wiki news
Since the User of the Month vote is not working for some, it has been decided to be brought here.