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'''April 1, 2009''' was an {{wp|April Fool's Day}} that fell on a Wednesday. | '''April 1, 2009''' was an {{wp|April Fool's Day}} that fell on a Wednesday. | ||
== Hoaxes == | ==Hoaxes== | ||
=== Bulbagarden === | ===Bulbagarden=== | ||
[[File:BulbanewsAF09.png|thumb|[[n:Pokémon found off the coast of Kelang|Bulbanews report]]]] | [[File:BulbanewsAF09.png|thumb|[[n:Pokémon found off the coast of Kelang|Bulbanews report]]]] | ||
*On [[Bulbanews]], an article reported that a clan of {{p|Swinub}} had been found along the coast of {{wp|Kelang}}, as "reported by" [http://pokettarimonsutari.blogspot.com/ Pokettari Monsutari], the "official Pocket Monsters Blogspot", and was currently held captive at {{wp|Area 51}}. Also reported were two fake episode titles for [[DP126]] and [[DP127]], {{tt|「もえよ！モウカザル!」|Burn with Ambition! Moukazaru!}} and {{tt|「ぎざみみピチューVSピカチュウカラーのピチュー!?」|Notched-ear Pichu vs. Pikachu-colored Pichu!?}}. | *On [[Bulbanews]], an article reported that a clan of {{p|Swinub}} had been found along the coast of {{wp|Kelang}}, as "reported by" [http://pokettarimonsutari.blogspot.com/ Pokettari Monsutari], the "official Pocket Monsters Blogspot", and was currently held captive at {{wp|Area 51}}. Also reported were two fake episode titles for [[DP126]] and [[DP127]], {{tt|「もえよ！モウカザル!」|Burn with Ambition! Moukazaru!}} and {{tt|「ぎざみみピチューVSピカチュウカラーのピチュー!?」|Notched-ear Pichu vs. Pikachu-colored Pichu!?}}. | ||
=== Fan sites === | ===Fan sites=== | ||
*Actually "announced" the day earlier, | *Actually "announced" the day earlier, {{OBP|Legendary Pokémon|site}} announced that Nintendo had sued all Pokémon-fansites, due to these sites "leaking out" event Pokémon such as {{p|Shaymin}} before the events were actually announced. | ||
*[[Dogasu's Backpack]] was "opened" and reflected {{wp|Mighty Morphin Power Rangers}}. | *[[Dogasu's Backpack]] was "opened" and reflected {{wp|Mighty Morphin Power Rangers}}. | ||
*PKMN.NET announced the [[Pokémon Pikachu|Pocket Pikachu]]. | *PKMN.NET announced the [[Pokémon Pikachu|Pocket Pikachu]]. | ||
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*[http://www.collectorviper.com Collectorviper] posted a flyer 'scan' which revealed four new Lv.X Collection Packs, featuring {{p|Arceus}}, {{p|Giratina}}, {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}} as new Level X cards set for release in late June.[http://homepage.mac.com/viper.fox/card/new-packs-june.jpg] | *[http://www.collectorviper.com Collectorviper] posted a flyer 'scan' which revealed four new Lv.X Collection Packs, featuring {{p|Arceus}}, {{p|Giratina}}, {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}} as new Level X cards set for release in late June.[http://homepage.mac.com/viper.fox/card/new-packs-june.jpg] | ||
* [[Smogon]] claimed to introduce a new feature on its [[Shoddy Battle|Shoddy]] server that overturned wins if it determined that the winner only won due to [[Appendix:Metagame terminology|hax]], although in actuality it just made battle results a coin flip if the winner had only one or two Pokémon remaining. The prank was very elaborate, with the "new feature" being "suggested" nearly a month earlier by, and many staff arguing (from a script) for or against the clause, along with unwitting ordinary users before it being announced March 27 that it would be implemented on a new ladder. | * [[Smogon]] claimed to introduce a new feature on its [[Shoddy Battle|Shoddy]] server that overturned wins if it determined that the winner only won due to [[Appendix:Metagame terminology|hax]], although in actuality it just made battle results a coin flip if the winner had only one or two Pokémon remaining. The prank was very elaborate, with the "new feature" being "suggested" nearly a month earlier by, and many staff arguing (from a script) for or against the clause, along with unwitting ordinary users before it being announced March 27 that it would be implemented on a new ladder. | ||
==Notes== | |||
*[[Serebii.net]] decided not to partake in anything special in regards to April Fool's unlike previous years. | |||
{{April Fool's}} | {{April Fool's}} | ||
[[Category:Events]] | [[Category:Events]] | ||
Revision as of 03:34, 16 November 2009
April 1, 2009 was an April Fool's Day that fell on a Wednesday.
Hoaxes
Bulbagarden
- On Bulbanews, an article reported that a clan of Swinub had been found along the coast of Kelang, as "reported by" Pokettari Monsutari, the "official Pocket Monsters Blogspot", and was currently held captive at Area 51. Also reported were two fake episode titles for DP126 and DP127, 「もえよ！モウカザル!」 and 「ぎざみみピチューVSピカチュウカラーのピチュー!?」.
Fan sites
- Actually "announced" the day earlier, Legendary Pokémon announced that Nintendo had sued all Pokémon-fansites, due to these sites "leaking out" event Pokémon such as Shaymin before the events were actually announced.
- Dogasu's Backpack was "opened" and reflected Mighty Morphin Power Rangers.
- PKMN.NET announced the Pocket Pikachu.
- The Pallet Tribune announced that another one of Rotom's formes has been leaked out, and that people who call (206) 202-7679 will be greeted by a message from Team Galactic asking them to reveal their Pokémon Platinum Friend Codes for a chance to win one of 100 Cell Phone Rotoms.
- At The PokéMasters forums, one of the supermoderators pretended to be disgruntled, and moved private threads which attacked certain members into the public Miscellaneous forum. The threads in question were fake, but sparked outrage from some of the offended members. The prank was cut short and was followed by an apology from the staff.[1]
- Collectorviper posted a flyer 'scan' which revealed four new Lv.X Collection Packs, featuring Arceus, Giratina, Dialga and Palkia as new Level X cards set for release in late June.[2]
- Smogon claimed to introduce a new feature on its Shoddy server that overturned wins if it determined that the winner only won due to hax, although in actuality it just made battle results a coin flip if the winner had only one or two Pokémon remaining. The prank was very elaborate, with the "new feature" being "suggested" nearly a month earlier by, and many staff arguing (from a script) for or against the clause, along with unwitting ordinary users before it being announced March 27 that it would be implemented on a new ladder.
Notes
- Serebii.net decided not to partake in anything special in regards to April Fool's unlike previous years.
![[2]](http://homepage.mac.com/viper.fox/card/new-packs-june.jpg){kind=link}