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[[File:N05 0729 rocksamerica.gif‎|frame|Pokémon Rocks America 2005 logo.]]
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'''Pokémon Rocks America''' was a Pokémon tour which took place in 2003, 2004, and 2005 in {{pmin|the United States}}.
'''Pokémon Rocks America''' was a Pokémon tour which took place in 2003, 2004, and 2005 in {{pmin|the United States}}.


It featured [[Pokémon Trading Card Game|TCG]] tournaments, video presentations, activities, demonstrations of new [[Pokémon games]], and previews. The tour allowed attendants to download hidden features onto their games, notably the [[Eon Ticket]], [[AuroraTicket]], and [[MysticTicket]]. The tour also had games, contests, a live stage show, fully costumed Pokémon characters, and a Pokémon VW Beetle on display.
It featured [[Pokémon Trading Card Game|TCG]] tournaments, video presentations, activities, demonstrations of new [[Pokémon games]], and previews. The tour allowed attendants to download hidden features onto their games, notably the [[MysticTicket]], [[AuroraTicket]], and [[Eon Ticket]]. The tour also had games, contests, a live stage show, fully costumed Pokémon characters, and a Pokémon VW Beetle on display.


A stamped version of {{TCG ID|EX Unseen Forces|Lugia|29}} from the {{TCG|EX Unseen Forces}} Trading Card Game expansion was given away as a promotion to attendees of the 2005 events.  Other items, such as large {{p|Lugia}} figures, were handed out as prizes for certain games.
A stamped version of {{TCG ID|EX Unseen Forces|Lugia|29}} from the {{TCG|EX Unseen Forces}} Trading Card Game expansion was given away as a promotion to attendees of the 2005 events.  Other items, such as large {{p|Lugia}} figures, were handed out as prizes for certain games.


==Info==
==Info==
2003 dates and locations:
The 2005 tour saw live karaoke contests on stage, demos of [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]] and [[Pokémon Dash]], and shirts with the Pokémon Rocks America logo and plush dolls including the [[Generation III]] starters for sale. There were also fully costumed {{p|Pikachu}}, {{p|Plusle}}, {{p|Minun}}, {{p|Mudkip}}, {{p|Jirachi}}, {{p|Meowth}}, and {{p|Munchlax}} characters, along with inflatable Pikachu, {{p|Groudon}}, {{p|Mudkip}}, {{p|Torchic}}, {{p|Treecko}}, {{p|Charizard}}, {{p|Venusaur}}, {{p|Blastoise}}, and [[Shadow Lugia]] balloons.


*October 25th, 2003 - St. Louis, MO
==Dates and locations==
::Union Station
===2003===
*November 8th, 2003 - Houston, TX
The 2003 dates and locations were revealed by playing games on the official Pokémon website ([http://web.archive.org/web/20140718075141/http://www.pokemonelite2000.com/pastnews1003.html source]).
::Houston Space Center
*November 15th, 2003 - San Diego, CA
::Balboa Park


The 2003 dates and locations were revealed by playing games on the official Pokémon website ([http://www.pokemonelite2000.com/pastnews1003.html source]).
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2004 dates and locations:
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*October 9th, 2004 - Atlanta, GA
| October 25, 2003
::Lenox Square outdoor parking lot
| {{wp|Union Station (St. Louis)|Union Station}}, {{wp|St. Louis, Missouri}}
*October 16th, 2004 - Minneapolis, MN
|- style="background:#fff"
::North parking lot of the Mall of America
| November 8, 2003
*October 23rd, 2004 - Seattle, WA
| {{wp|Space Center Houston|Houston Space Center}}, {{wp|Houston, Texas}}
::Seattle Center Exhibition Hall
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| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | {{wp|Balboa Park (San Diego)|Balboa Park}}, {{wp|San Diego, California}}
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===2004===
All events were held between 10am and 4pm on a Saturday ([http://www.icv2.com/articles/news/5732.html source]).
All events were held between 10am and 4pm on a Saturday ([http://www.icv2.com/articles/news/5732.html source]).


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| October 9, 2004
| {{wp|Lenox Square}} outdoor parking lot, {{wp|Atlanta, Georgia}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| October 16, 2004
| North parking lot of the {{wp|Mall of America}}, {{wp|Minneapolis, Minnesota}}
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| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | {{wp|Seattle Center|Seattle Center Exhibition Hall}}, {{wp|Seattle, Washington}}
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2005 dates and locations:
===2005===
{{bulbanews|Pokémon Rocks America 2005 dates and locations revealed}}
The 2005 dates and locations were revealed by playing games on the official Pokémon website. All events were held between 10am and 4pm on a Saturday ([http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/press-release/2005-08-09/pokemon-rocks-america-2005 source]).


*September 17th, 2005 – San Jose, CA
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::McEnery Convention Center
|-
*October 1st, 2005 -- Phoenix, AZ
! Date
::Phoenix Civic Plaza Convention Center
! Location
*October 8th, 2005 – Dallas, TX
|- style="background:#fff"
::Dallas Market Hall
| September 17, 2005
*October 15th, 2005 – Chicago, IL
| {{wp|San Jose Convention Center|McEnery Convention Center}}, {{wp|San Jose, California}}
::Navy Pier
|- style="background:#fff"
*October 22nd, 2005 – Boston, MA
| October 1, 2005
::Bayside Expo Center
| {{wp|Phoenix Convention Center|Phoenix Civic Plaza Convention Center}}, {{wp|Phoenix, Arizona}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| October 8, 2005
| {{wp|Dallas Market Center|Dallas Market Hall}}, {{wp|Dallas, Texas}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| October 15, 2005
| {{wp|Navy Pier}}, {{wp|Chicago, Illinois}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | October 22, 2005
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | {{wp|Bayside Expo Center}}, {{wp|Boston, Massachusetts}}
|}


All events were held between 10am and 4pm on a Saturday ([http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/press-release/2005-08-09/pokemon-rocks-america-2005 source]).
==Event Pokémon==
This Metang was exclusively distributed during the Pokémon Rocks America tour in 2005. Players had to complete the [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]] demo that was held at each participating location. Once completing the demo, players would receive a [[Media:Pokémon Rocks America 2005 Metang card.jpg|card]] to exchange for Metang. The demo was held from September 17 to October 22, 2005 at 10:00am to 4:00pm.  


The 2005 dates and locations were revealed by playing games on the official Pokémon website.
The 2005 tour saw live karaoke contests on stage, demos of [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]] and [[Pokémon Dash]], and shirts with the Pokémon Rocks America logo and plush dolls including the [[Generation III]] starters for sale. There were also fully costumed {{p|Pikachu}}, {{p|Plusle}}, {{p|Minun}}, {{p|Mudkip}}, {{p|Jirachi}}, {{p|Meowth}}, and {{p|Munchlax}} characters, along with inflatable Pikachu, {{p|Groudon}}, {{p|Mudkip}}, {{p|Torchic}}, {{p|Treecko}}, {{p|Charizard}}, {{p|Venusaur}}, {{p|Blastoise}}, and [[Shadow Lugia]] balloons.
==Event Pokémon==
This Metang was distributed during the Pokémon Rocks America tour in 2005.
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[[Category:Promotional tours]]
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Pokémon Rocks America 2005 logo

Pokémon Rocks America was a Pokémon tour which took place in 2003, 2004, and 2005 in the United States.

It featured TCG tournaments, video presentations, activities, demonstrations of new Pokémon games, and previews. The tour allowed attendants to download hidden features onto their games, notably the MysticTicket, AuroraTicket, and Eon Ticket. The tour also had games, contests, a live stage show, fully costumed Pokémon characters, and a Pokémon VW Beetle on display.

A stamped version of Lugia from the EX Unseen Forces Trading Card Game expansion was given away as a promotion to attendees of the 2005 events. Other items, such as large Lugia figures, were handed out as prizes for certain games.

Info

The 2005 tour saw live karaoke contests on stage, demos of Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness and Pokémon Dash, and shirts with the Pokémon Rocks America logo and plush dolls including the Generation III starters for sale. There were also fully costumed Pikachu, Plusle, Minun, Mudkip, Jirachi, Meowth, and Munchlax characters, along with inflatable Pikachu, Groudon, Mudkip, Torchic, Treecko, Charizard, Venusaur, Blastoise, and Shadow Lugia balloons.

Dates and locations

2003

The 2003 dates and locations were revealed by playing games on the official Pokémon website (source).

Date Location
October 25, 2003 Union Station, St. Louis, Missouri
November 8, 2003 Houston Space Center, Houston, Texas
November 15, 2003 Balboa Park, San Diego, California

2004

All events were held between 10am and 4pm on a Saturday (source).

Date Location
October 9, 2004 Lenox Square outdoor parking lot, Atlanta, Georgia
October 16, 2004 North parking lot of the Mall of America, Minneapolis, Minnesota
October 23, 2004 Seattle Center Exhibition Hall, Seattle, Washington

2005

Bulbanews

The 2005 dates and locations were revealed by playing games on the official Pokémon website. All events were held between 10am and 4pm on a Saturday (source).

Date Location
September 17, 2005 McEnery Convention Center, San Jose, California
October 1, 2005 Phoenix Civic Plaza Convention Center, Phoenix, Arizona
October 8, 2005 Dallas Market Hall, Dallas, Texas
October 15, 2005 Navy Pier, Chicago, Illinois
October 22, 2005 Bayside Expo Center, Boston, Massachusetts

Event Pokémon

This Metang was exclusively distributed during the Pokémon Rocks America tour in 2005. Players had to complete the Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness demo that was held at each participating location. Once completing the demo, players would receive a card to exchange for Metang. The demo was held from September 17 to October 22, 2005 at 10:00am to 4:00pm.

Pokémon Info Trainer Memo Battle Moves Ribbons
Poké Ball III.png METANG Dex No. 0375 Random nature. Normal Take Down National Ribbon
Lv30 Type Apparently met in Unknown Psychic Confusion
Spr 3f 375.png Steel Psychic at Lv 30. Steel Metal Claw
OT ROCKS
ROCKS 		  Normal Refresh
ID No. 02005 This Pokémon was available in the United States
from September 17 to October 22, 2005.
Item Ability
None None Clear Body
This Pokémon is English in origin.
Can be obtained with: R S FR LG E
Obtained from: Colo XD Box Chn Distribution


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