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Legends and Affiliates

I've cleaned up the affiliates section on the left a bit, removing any dead sites. Also there are two NEW affiliates, so give a warm welcome to Piplup Princess and Pokemon Journey!
Also, I've reduced the affiliation hit requirement from 300 to 100. You still need a nice chunk of daily hits, but not as much anymore.

However, I've also decided on something new. For those sites that are too small to meet the requirements, I will feature your site in one of my updates. Since I only update every 10-20 days, your site will be on the top of this page for at least that long.

So if you want to be a part of this, email me with something like "site feature" in the title and write in your own words why you think your site is good (no more than 3 sentences please).

Also, the Legendary Pokemon guide has been updated with info on how to get all the D/P legends.

Halloween is coming up, so check back here on that day because I'll have something special for you all!

Recently added Artwork: MAGMORTAR, LOPUNNY, DARKRAI, REGIGIGAS




~aragornbird | 10/20/07

End of the month update

One thing I forgot to mention in my last update was that Arkeis has now officially been around for one whole year. Whoohoo! Thanks for your support, guys!

Anyways, the EVs and IVs pages are now updated with D/P information. The EV section may be especially helpful since I've added some D/P EV training hotspots.

I've also added some new shiny Pokemon pictures: Dialga, Palkia, Lucario, Umbreon, and Electivire.

You'll also notice a new Creature Feature to your right. Well, not exactly new since Typhlosion has been featured before, but this is a much updated version. I'm going back to only one feature at a time since I'm too busy to do two.

Recently added Artwork: DRIFBLIM, GIRATINA, SPIRITOMB, ROTOM, TOXICROAK



~aragornbird | 9/30/07


Busyness Part 2

Yeah, busy again, but I got some more stuff accomplished this time.

With the release of a whole bunch of new names, these have been changed across the site.

Hayashigame - Grotle
Dotaitos - Torterra
Moukzaru - Monferno
Goukazaru - Infernape
Pottaishi - Prinplup
Emperuto - Empoleon
Mukkubird - Staravia
Mukuhawk - Staraptor
Biidaru - Bibarel
Korotokko - Kricketune
Skunpuu - Stunky
Sukatanku - Skuntank
Bunyatto - Purugly
Buuburn - Magmortar
Agunomuu - Azelf
Neorantu - Lumineon
Rotomu - Rotom

Also a couple new sprites on the Sprites Page. A couple of fun new videos on the Battle Videos Youtube section showing an example of how to beat the Elite 4 with only unevolved Pokemon (more will come later in the week).
I've added an extra note about affiliates. I have more than I really need now, so I'm going to be more selective. If you want to affiliate with me, make sure your site gets at least 300 unique hits per day.
And of course, new Minidex entries and Pokemon Factory drawings like always.

*UPDATE!* Yes, all of the English names have been revealed on Serebii.

Recently added Artwork: DEOXYS-FR, RAICHU (revamped), RATTATA, SLAKOTH



~aragornbird | 3/14/07

 


Busyness

I've been just so busy over the past week with a whole lot of work. So I haven't done much to the site besides a few drawings and a couple of Minidex entries.

What I have done is affiliated with two new sites - PokeJungle and Pichu's World! Both are already pretty large sites so go check them out (well, PokeJungle is currently down for a server move but will be up shortly).

Sorry for the uneventful update, but I will have more stuff next week!

Recently added Artwork: DEOXYS-LG, SANDSHREW, DRAGONAIR

~aragornbird | 3/04/07




Lots of stuff


First off, a couple new pages have been added to the site. One of them is the new battle guide I've been working on - Move Combos - which tells you about some basic combos you can use when planning out your battle strategies. Speaking of strategies, that's what you'll find in Battle Videos. It actually links to my new Youtube account, where I'll be uploading videos of Pokemon battles every now and then.

It looks like we have confirmation on a bunch of new D/P Pokemon names, so that has been updated on the D/P Pokemon list.

Pochama - Piplup
Bippa - Bidoof
Korinku - Shinx
Karanakushi - Shellos
Pinpuku - Hapiny
Guregguru - Croagunk
Subomi - Budew
Rozureido - Roserade
Cherimu - Cherrim

Yeah...

New Forums! Yes, Arkeis finally has an actual Pokemon-related forum you can now visit. The last one was just a bunch of randomness that wasn't working out too well. These forums will be better organized and taken care of. So go join today! Click here!

And finally, another bunch of entries for the Mini-Dex, including all the Eeveelutions as well as a some Ghosts.

Recently added Artwork: OMASTAR, SHEDINJA, QWILFISH, AIPOM, KIRLIA, XATU, VIGOROTH, SUNFLORA





~aragornbird | 2/24/07

New pics and new names

Sorry for not updating this weekend. I really had to finish a project and study for a final exam. That meant no new guide either. But now that's over with.

Anyways, I updated the DP Pokemon list with the new English names for a bunch of D/P Pokemon:

Naetle - Turtwig
Hikozaru - Chimchar
Mukkuru - Starly
Bippa - Beappa
Koroboshi - Kricketot
Korinku - Spinx
Tatetopsu - Shieldon
Pachirisu - Pachirisu
Buizeru - Buizel
Furoozeru - Floatzel
Karanakushi - Snelios (or Shelios)
Mimiroru - Buneary
Nyarumaru - Glameow
Pinpuku - Hapini
Guregguru - Croalurk
Masukippa - Carnivine
Tamanta - Mantyke
Elekiburu - Electivire

There is still debate to over what Pochama's English name is, as well as Fuwaraido's, Skorpi's, and Subomi's. For reference, look to this pic.

Oh snap, new Creature Feature! It was about time anyways. Say hello to Milotic!

Also, new entries for some of the Hoenn legendaries in the Minidex. Also thanks to Oliver for providing an entry for the Togepi line!

Also, I'm gonna try to revamp the forums because I've been nreglecting them so far. I just don't like the direction they're going so far so expect a major overhaul sometime by next week.

Finally, as a little bonus, I've added three of my teams from each of the generations in the About page.

Recently added Artwork: URSARING, DONPHAN, PINSIR, GRANBULL, LEDIAN, MANTINE, BAGON, SEAKING





~aragornbird | 2/13/07

 

Legendary Guide complete!

Yes, all the legendary Pokemon have been added to the guide (except for the Diamond/Pearl legends, who will come once the game is released in the US). And the Hoenn part of the Minidex is finally up as well. Now I'll begin working on another guide, though I don't know which it will be yet since I have several in mind. Maybe it will be a giant Move list or an Evolution guide or something...you'll see next week.

Anyways, a shiny Kingdra has been added to the Shinies page and a couple of new sprites have appeared on the Sprites page.

4 new Affiliates...wow! There's Dark Eon Hideout, PokeCountry, PokeCU, and AshKetchu.nl.

Expect a new Creature Feature next week as well as a bunch of new Pokemon entries in the Minidex.

Recently added Artwork: WALREIN, CRAWDAUNT, CORSOLA, DUSTOX, SLOWKING, PELIPPER, HARIYAMA, WAILORD



~aragornbird | 2/2/07


Mini-Dex Update


Yes, the Johto Minidex section is up with entries for the Johto starters. Also, I added a bunch of entries to the Sinnoh Minidex including Palkia, Dialga, Giradina and the Legendary Psychic trio. Also, thanks to Silverwing for contributing the entry to the Mukubird line!
And it appears the Minidex link on the left column hasn't been working all week, but I fixed that now.

Other than that, I've added two more Pokemon to the Legendary guide: Deoxys and Manaphy, whose code in Pokemon Ranger has been revealed a couple of days ago.

A new affiliate: PokeLives!

I decided to remove the comment system since you guys are all using the Shoutbox anyways, which is fine.

Stay tuned next week for the completion of the Legendary guide, the opening of the Hoeen Minidex section, and of course, more Pokemon drawings!

Recently added Artwork: FURRET, KINGLER, HITMONCHAN, SPINDA, PRIMEAPE, MR. MIME, FEAROW



 

~aragornbird | 1/23/07

 

Graphics Galore

Sorry, I meant to update last week, really. Anyways, you'll find a bunch of new pictures in the art section.
Of course, Pokemon Factory got another update. But I also added two new Shinies - Venusaur and Regirock - to the Shiny Pokemon Art page. Also, I added two Scizor Fusions to the Sprites page. Wow I haven't touched that page in a while. But you can expect more sprites from me pretty soon.

Two new affiliates to the right. PokeGamer, a relatively new site, and PCA, a fast growing RPG. I also did the mouse-over format so that it's more organized.

I'll be putting up the Johto Minidex next week. You can help out with any Pokemon entry in the Dex if you want. But be sure you can actually do it. I don't want people who say they want to help and then not do anything. Just send me an email if you want to contribute.

Anyways, here's 9 new drawings. I'm too busy to link them to their full-size versions, so you'll just have to visit the Factory to see them in full scale.

Recently added Artwork: GOLBAT, NIDOQUEEN, ILLUMISE, SWALOT, VILEPLUME, WOOPER, WHISCASH, MACHAMP, GOREBYSS

 

~aragornbird | 1/13/07

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Happy New Year!

This update came later than I intended, but better late then never, eh? Anyways, it's 2007 at last and it looks to be a great year for Pokemon, with Diamond/Pearl coming out in a few months.
A New Year's Resolution? Update this site more often, for one thing. ;)

Sitewise, I've added Groudon as the new Creature Feature and Groudon also appears as an avatar, along with Pluse, Minun, and Umbreon. Check them out in the Avatar section!

Also, two new affiliates, wow! I'll be reorganizing the affiliate list soon, but I don't have time at the moment since I'm moving back to college. But anyways, be sure to check out Cerise Island, the Sun Shrine, and Pokeuniverse.

Recently added Artwork: TOGETIC, CHIMECHO, VENOMOTH

~aragornbird | 1/02/07

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Lots of Links


So you probably heard about Diamond/Pearl's US release date by now. April 22nd, 2007. Dang, that's later than expected. But at least it gives us plenty of time to train some Pokemon for transfer.
Anyways, several updates:

*The Mini-Dex now has it's own link. And the Sinnoh part of the Dex is now accompanied by the Kanto part. Check it out! And more volunteers would be appreciated.
*Added Mewtwo and the legendary beasts to the Legendary Pokemon guide.
*Three new affiliates! PokeNebula, Sapphire Milotic, and ElitePoke. Whoo!
*Also added a link to my DeviantArt page, just because. :)

Also, I'm going to be going on a trip to New York on Saturday to visit my cousin, so don't expect any updates until next week. I'll probably put up something on Christmas day though.

Recently added Artwork: RATICATE, LANTURN

~aragornbird | 12/22/06

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Site Project Revealed!

After much ancipation, I'm finally revealing a little something I've been working on - a Mini-Dex!
It's like a Pokedex, except smaller. And being smaller, you can get information faster and easier than a normal Pokedex. Only the first three Sinnoh starters are done, but I'll be working on a lot more and like I said, you're free to help. In fact, if you help out, I'll put your name on a special credit page I'm making. Just post on the Shoutbox or email me at aragornbird@yahoo.com.

In other knews, I have a new Creature Feature up featuring Typhlosion! This is the first CF that will have both Advance and D/P movesets.

I also updated the Shiny Pokemon Art page with a bunch of new shinies I did.

That's it for today. My winter break will be starting tomorrow so I'll have more time to update stuff.

Recently added Artwork: TROPIUS, ZUBAT, VENONAT, DUNSPARCE, GOLDUCK

~aragornbird | 12/15/06

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Finally, Another Update

Sorry for not updating in a while. Last week I was home for Thanksgiving break and couldn't really update. Anyways, several new things (besides art). First, another affiliate! It's Pokestory, a cute site of mostly fanfiction written by Bruno and Oliver (they even used some of my art for their splash page).

Oh, and I added a completely new section to the left side. It's called Guides and Lists and will basically feature any game guides/lists that I'm bored enough to make. Right now it's just a Legendary Pokemon guide. It's not done yet. I only have the Hoenn Pokemon written up. I'll eventually do the FR/LG Pokemon as well as the Diamond/Pearl legendaries.

Also stay tuned for an Evolution guide and a super long list of every single Pokemon Attack! And another Creature Feature of a very popular Pokemon. And maybe next time (like this weekend), I'll finally unveil another site project that you can all participate in. =)

Recently added Artwork: CLEFAIRY, MARILL, CASTFORM, WOBBUFFET, JIGGLYPUFF, RALTS, WEEDLE, BEAUTIFLY


~aragornbird | 11/30/06

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Just Art

So I meant to do another site update last weekend, but I guess I was busy/lazy. Oh well, it'll come on Thursday or Friday night.

For now, I'm just uploading a bunch of Pokémon artwork I did last week. 10 in all, so enjoy!

Recently added Artwork: DIGLETT, NOCTOWL, POLITOED, TYRANITAR, BEEDRILL, GYARADOS, UMBREON, ESPEON, SMEARGLE, SEVIPER


~aragornbird | 11/14/06

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Shiny Pokémon

Considering how many hits I get for "Shiny Pokémon", I added a new page under the mechanics section for Shinies and some tips on how to catch some. This is different from my Shiny Pokémon Art, which simply has drawings of shiny versions of Pokémon I did.

Also, added a new Creature Feature for Venusaur.

Recently added Artwork: AERODACTYL, ROSELIA, ARBOK, PIDGEY

~aragornbird | 11/03/06

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Misc. Stuff


I meant to update yesterday. I don't know what happened exactly. But anyways, several sites out there now have possession of ALL the clean sprites from Diamond/Pearl. This includes Shiny Pokémon. So I made a little sprite combining two cute D/P birds, Pochama and Mukkuru:



Awww...

Anyways, I finally opened up the Avatars page of the Art section. There, you can use any of the avatars I made. Just give credit, as always!

Recently added Artwork: SNEASEL, ELECTABUZZ

~aragornbird | 10/8/06




Finally, D/P Sprites revealed!


Pokémon Safari has a collection of ALL the Pokémon sprites for Diamond/Pearl. These sprites are clean rips from the game, not the blurry screenshots. This includes frontal sprites, back sprites, male sprites and female sprites.

Not all Pokémon have both male and female sprites, but some of them do, especially the hilarious Wobbuffet:


Kissy-kissy!

To access these sprites, click on the following links:

Male Frontal
Female Frontal
Male Back
Female Back

Their server may be slow since just about every Pokemon fan in the world is looking at them right now.

Also, I'll have another Pokémon drawing up later tonight.

 

~aragornbird | 10/4/06






More D/P Info

More info on Diamond/Pearl have been making their way around the internet. This includes more names and the battle sprites of the new Pokémon. I've taken a few of the screenshots and edited them so that they look brighter and more clear:
Naetle's evo, Dotaitos
Final evolution of Naetle, Dotaitos
Hikozaru's evo, Goukazaru
Final evolution of Hikozaru, Goukazaru
Pochama's evo, Enpeturo
Final evolution of Pochama, Enpeturo
Yukushii
Yukushii, part 1 of the Legendary Psychic trio
Emuritto
Emuritto, part 2 of the Legendary Psychic trio
Agunomu
Agunomu, part 3 of the Legendary Psychic trio
Glacia
Glacia, Ice Eeveelution
Leafia
Leafia, Grass Eeveelution

Coolness.

New D/P Lists

Check out the updated D/P section, there's a list of all the revealed Diamond/Pearl Pokémon right here. And there's also a list of the Diamond/Pearl TMs here, with space reserved for there locations whenever that is revealed.

Recently added Artwork: GROUDON

Groudon picture




~aragornbird | 10/1/06



Another Surge of Pokémon

This is it. With Diamond/Pearl's release only one day away, all the new Pokémon have finally been revealed. If you're up to date with your Pokémon news, you would have seen them by now. But for your reference, here are some links to the new Pokémon and the info surrounding them:

Serebii.net has a bunch of info and screenshots concerning the new Pokémon, new Gym Leaders, and many other tidbits.

filb.de has a collection of mini-sprites for the new Pokémon so you can get an idea of what these creatures look like.

Bulbagarden has a long list of the base stats, traits, egg groups, and other Pokédex info for both old and new Pokémon in D/P. Some info may be incorrect, but it's safe to say most of it is accurate.

Finally, two lists of moves. The first one is here and shows every move in D/P (all the unknown moves are substituted with numbers). The second one is here and shows all of the level-up and egg moves for the new Pokémon.

First Affiliates!

Hooray, I've got my first two affiliates for Arkeis! The first one is a website by one of my friends, Silverwing. Check out Lugia's Island!

The second one is a D/P Wi-Fi Battling League that will pick up once D/P hits America. Check out the Topolegion League and their forums!

Recently added Artwork: GIRAFARIG, SCYTHER, CACTURNE, TOGEPI

Cacturne picture Togepi picture


~aragornbird | 9/27/06



A Bunch of New Stuff!

Okay, the Pokémon news first. PokeJungle and Serebii have received information on the attacks learned by the first new Diamond/Pearl Pokémon you encounter.

#001 Naetle
Attacks: Tackle, Absorb, Withdraw, Razor Leaf, Curse, Bite, Mega Drain, Leech Seed, Synthesis, Crunch, Giga Drain, Leaf Storm

Leaf Storm
Type: Grass | Power: 140 | User's Sp. Attack sharply decreases after use

#004 Hikozaru
Attacks: Scratch, Leer, Ember, Taunt, Fury Swipes, Flame Wheel, Scheme, Torment, Facade, Fire Spin, Slack off, Flame Thrower

Scheme
Type: Dark | Power: - | Sharply increases user's Sp. Attack

#007 Pochama
Attacks: Pound, Growl, Bubble, Water Sport, Peck, Bide, Bubblebeam, Fury Attack, Flood Water/Tide, Whirlpool, Mist, Drill Peck and Hydro Pump

Flood Water AKA Tide
Type: Water | Power: 60 | Power doubles if user is under 50% health

#010 Mukkuru
Attacks: Tackle, Growl, Quick Attack, Wing Attack, Double Team, Endeavour, Whirlwind, Aerial Ace, Take Down, Agility and Brave Bird

Brave Bird

Type: Flying | Power: 120 | User takes 1/3 recoil of the total damage

#013 Bippa
Attacks: Tackle, Growl, Defense Curl, Rollout, Headbutt, Hyper Fang, Yawn, Amnesia, Take Down, Super Fang and Superpower

#015 Korobooshi
Attacks: Growl, Bind, that's all that has been revealed

#017 Korinku
Attacks: Tackle, Leer, Charge, Bite, Spark, Roar, Swagger, Crunch, Thunder Fang, Scary Face and Discharge

Discharge
Type: Electric | Power: 80 | 1/3 chance of Paralysis, hits everyone on the field

Munchlax
knows Reminiscent Headbutt. Mime Jr. knows Wake Up Slap. Weavile knows Dark Wave. No other info is known about these three attacks.

COMMENTS ENABLED!

Hooray, this will be the first journal in which you can respond using the comment system below. You can talk about Pokémon news, the site, or any artwork I put up. Just don't spam please. Go on, try it out!

Recently added Artwork: EXPLOUD



~aragornbird | 9/21/06




Pokémon Factory updated!


College has been keeping me busy, but I still get things done around this site. For one thing, the Pokémon Factory has been updated with all of the Pokémon I have drawn so far. Say hello to the two newest drawings, Relicanth and Golem!



Also I have added a list of TM/HM Locations to the Ruby/Sapphire and Emerald pages. Pretty basic stuff, but it helps beef up the content of the game section.
I have plenty of more content and ideas lined up, I just need to find the time to work on them. So stay tuned!


~aragornbird | 9/18/06



New Coro Coro scans!


Pokebeach.com was the first to show and translate these new scans from September's Coro Coro magazine. 7 new Pokémon have been revealed, as well as new info about previously released Pokémon.

It seems that Subomi and previously seen Pinpuku will be the pre-evolutions of Roselia and Chansey respectively. Minomucchi, a Bagworm Pokémon, is suspected to be Pineco's pre-evolution although it may be a completely separate species.

Zugaidos and Tatetops are two Rock-type dinosaurs. These two will be the Pokémon that you revive from fossils.

Beappa is a Normal-type Beaver Pokémon.

Masukippa is a Grass-type Flytrap Pokémon with the Levitate ability.

And finally, is Korinku an Electric-type with either Intimidate or new Belligerence ability.

Another much-anticipated revelation is the official types of Parukia and Diaruga. Parukia will be Dragon/Steel and Diaruga will be Dragon/Water.

Pictures of two new characters have also been revealed. The first Gym Leader, Kyouta, is a miner-type person who gives you the Coal Badge. And Mars, is a female leader of Team Galaxy.

And two new Balls have been revealed. The Heal Ball heals your Pokémon when you catch it and the Dark Ball makes Pokémon in dark areas easier to catch.

Anyways, the Diamond/Pearl page has been updated with these new Pokémon.

~aragornbird | 9/12/06


A Brief Absence


I've finally moved into my new dorm at college this afternoon. That would explain the complete lack of updates for yesterday and most of today.
But still, I'm looking for affiliates to get more hits, so if you want to affiliate with me, then you're free to do so (as long as you read the Affiliate page first!).
Also, the forums are up! They aren't really Pokemon-related, but they sure will be fun-filled as long as people register and post!

~aragornbird | 9/9/06



Testing, Testing...

Hooray, the site is finally up! Of course, it'll take a while before people actually visit, but that's okay. The site still needs some finishing up to do. All the links on the left that are unclickable mean unfinished pages, or pages that haven't even been created. Don't worry, they will be done soon. And a lot of the Pokémon pictures in Pokémon Factory still need to be uploaded.
Stay tuned for updates!

~aragornbird | 9/7/06

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