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Serebii.net Update: EXCLUSIVE - HeartGold SoulSilver US Names

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Serebii.net has just updated with this:

It's going to be a busy week. Since Heart Gold & Soul Silver have been released, the Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have been booming with discussion & trade respectively so be sure to visit them.


In The Games Department

Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver - Character Names

With this update I am delighted to reveal to you the US names for a variety of aspects within the upcoming games, Pokémon HeartGold & Pokémon SoulSilver. These may possibly change by the time of US launch, but it is highly unlikely. First, I'll cover the character names. Out of respect for those of you willing to be surprised, I've hidden them in our usual hidden box. Click the button to access the details.
HGSS Details:
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Picture US Name Jp. Name
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Pokémon Trainer Ethan Pokémon Trainer Hibiki
(ヒビキ)
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Pokémon Trainer Lyra Pokémon Trainer Kotone
(コトネ)
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Rocket Executive Proton Rocket Executive Lance
(ランス)
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Rocket Executive Petrel Rocket Executive Lambda
(ラムダ)
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Rocket Executive Arianna Rocket Executive Athena
(アテナ)
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Rocket Executive Archer Rocket Executive Apollo
(アポロ)
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Pokéathlon Founder Magnus Pokéathlon Founder Kobushi
(コブシ)






In The Games Department

Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver - Item Names

In addition to the character names, I have also received the item names for the Key Items within the game. Many of these items keep the name they had in GS and so are not listed here. Again, out of respect for those of you willing to be surprised, I've hidden them in our usual hidden box. Click the button to access the details.
HGSS Details:
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Picture US Name Jp. Name
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Apricorn Box Apricorn Case
ぼんぐりケース
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Berry Pots Berry Planter
きのみプランター
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Dowsing MCHN Itemfinder/Dowsing Machine
ダウジングマシン
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Enigma Stone Enigma Crystal
なぞのすいしょう
gbplayer.png
GB Sounds GB Player
GBプレイヤー
greenorb.png
Jade Orb Green Orb
もえぎいろのたま
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Pass Train Pass
リニアパス
wavebell.png
Tidal Bell Wave Bell
うみなりのスズ
unownnotebook.png
Unown Report Unown Note
アンノーンノート
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Sport Ball CompeBall
コンペボール






In The Games Department

Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver - Miscellaneous Names


Finally, we have the names and details for a variety of other aspects of the game including some new locations and features. Again, out of respect for those of you willing to be surprised, I've hidden them in our usual hidden box. Click the button to access the details.
HGSS Details:
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First, the most notable aspect to note is the change of the name of the Pokéthlon (ポケスロン). Its US name is incredibly similar with the name Pokéathlon, which matches the full intent of the name being a portémanteau of Pokémon and Triathlon. Also, of note, the Technique stat in the Pokéathlon is called Skill in the US versions. In addition to this the Apricorn Shaker, used to help boost your Pokéathlon stats, creates Aprijuice.Next, are location based details. First, the Shinto Ruins (シントいせき) have been renamed in the US version to Sinjoh Ruins, keeping the original intention of the combination of the Sinnoh and Johto regions. Inside, the stage is called the Mystri Stage as opposed to the Triad Stage. It's also worth noting that you can do this event twice, once with the Arceus given away at Toys R Us last year, and once with a Hall of Origin Arceus, should one ever be given.
The Hidden Tower (うずもれのとう) in Route 47, where Groudon, Kyogre & Rayquaza dwell is now known as the Embedded Tower.

Finally, the final bit of information is in regards to the Game Corner. The Game Corner has changed in all regions outside of Japan. Instead of the slot machines, they have added a minigame called Voltorb Flip. This game is reminiscent of games such as minesweeper where you have to flip tiles and you get a variety of bonuses of multipliers (x1, x2 & x3). However, in addition to that, you may also find Voltorbs which are placed randomly in each set. You get shown how many Voltorbs are in each row and column and your task is to get the multipliers and not hit any Voltorb tiles. As you progress without hitting Voltorbs, the levels get harder, more Voltorb tiles appear and the higher coin multipliers become more abundant. If you keep hitting Voltorbs, you will end up back at the bottom level.






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New names are disappointing...
 

Maxim

Beyond repair
I've got no comments about the Rockets' names. I just hate them (Arianna is the only one that I can stand).

So, Janine is Janine, not "Charine", right?
 
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Jesse GS the II

I was frozen today!
I predict a ****storm of epic proportions once word gets around that they took the slot machines out of the American version too. Personally, I don't care, but this fanbase just loves to overreact.

I can't help but notice that they missed the runner of all the Rocket officials being named after real-life space programs. Oh well, at least now we won't have the confusing conflict of there being two main characters named Lance.
 

Morgil

Well-Known Member
Pardon my Skepticism, but where exactly did you get these names from? The games don't come out for like another 6 weeks yet. Did somebody break into Nintendo and steal a coopy of the game or something? Maybe i'd be more convinced if the news post wasn't showing Japanese screenshots.
 

Serebii

And, as if by magic, the webmaster appeared...
Staff member
Admin
Pardon my Skepticism, but where exactly did you get these names from? The games don't come out for like another 6 weeks yet. Did somebody break into Nintendo and steal a coopy of the game or something? Maybe i'd be more convinced if the news post wasn't showing Japanese screenshots.
Check the history of the site. I have, on many many occassions, received details early
 

Chris

Old Coot
Also, to those complaining about the name changes, you have no reason to complain.

All of the English names keep the meanings behind the Japanese ones.
 

SonOfASubmariner

GIRUGAMESH!
The slots? Taken out and replaced with an arcade machine? Not just Europe, but in America as well?!

R.I.P. Slot Machines in American Pokemon: 1998-2010. You will be missed
 

DarkMammoth

Lover of silly memes
Also, to those complaining about the name changes, you have no reason to complain.

All of the English names keep the meanings behind the Japanese ones.

To be fair, the original Team Rocket names sound cooler, and they're not Japanese names, so it's not like there was a culture gap or anything. Also, I was lookin' forward to playing the slot machines.

But I'm not gonna throw a hissy fit about it either. The game's still gonna be plenty of fun to me, whether I'm challenging Apollo or Archer.
 

WishIhadaManafi5

To Boldly Go Where No One Has Gone Before.
Staff member
Moderator
The slots? Taken out and replaced with an arcade machine? Not just Europe, but in America as well?!

R.I.P. Slot Machines in American Pokemon: 1998-2010. You will be missed
Bummer... :( I loved playing the slots in the old games :p. It was hard trying to win at them...

RIP to them as well... you will be missed.
 

Shine

Psyched Up
Staff member
Moderator
To be honest, I dislike the change in the Rocket Executive's names.
At least the Japanese version has their name actually taken from something.
Is the US name also taken from something? Looks too random to me.

also, -_- at the quite generic male Trainer name.
Lyra is not a generic name for girls, can't they give the same thing for the male Trainer?
 

Maxim

Beyond repair
Also, Joe, do you know what word for "Executive" will be used?

Admin? Commander? Simply Executive (as in Gen II)? Or something else?

The news piece suggests that it's "Executive" but I want to make sure.
 

Pathfinder

No Angel
Picture US Name Jp. Name
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Pokémon Trainer Ethan Pokémon Trainer Hibiki
That was the only name that really disappointed me. I was hoping they would use the same name for him as they did for his anime counterpart in pokemon chronicles (jimmy), but I know one person who will be happy about this at least xD. I was expecting something different for Kotone, but I'm fine with Lyra as her English Name. I do wish they had used the same names as the japanese version for the rockets though , but they're not bad names. Thanks for updating us on everything Joe
 
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Serris

Specialist Operator
That was the only name that really disappointed me. I was hoping they would use the same name for him as they did for his anime counterpart in pokemon chronicles (jimmy), but I know one person who will be happy about this at least xD. I was expecting something different for Kotone, but I'm fine with Lyra as her English Name. I do wish they had used the same names as the japanese version for the rockets though , but they're not bad names. Thanks for updating us on everything Joe.
I like the Rocket Executives names EXCEPT Proton. The other I liked. I was also disappointed with the name Ethan. Other than all that, everything is good. Thanks for the update =)
 

Illusione-Tempus

Well-Known Member
Honestly, all the new names make me go blargh .-.

Why, why the slots machine replaced again? I'm so happy I played the Japanese version as well...
 

SonOfASubmariner

GIRUGAMESH!
But, I like the concept of Voltorb Minesweeper.

And I think that Ethan suits Gold more that "DAN HIBIKI". Ethan's JP name is the Street Fighter series' own, Dan Hibiki's last name.
 

bulbarawr

Dragon Tamer
Can you name the counterpart person or is it set to Lyra (Playing as Ethan)?
 
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