The latest issue of CoroCoro magazine has revealed a new Pokemon Ranger game subtitled ‘Tracks of Light’.  The game will allow players to obtain Deoxys and trade to Pokemon Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, or SoulSilver.  Here are the first details:

  • The game takes place in the Oblivia region, a range of islands – you can see a picture of it in the top left of the first scan. Many ruins are said to sleep on these islands.
  • A sinister gang appears all over Oblivia chasing after Pokemon. The evil team is named the “Pokemon-nappers” and their leader is “Red Eye.” He is the blond man with the streak of red hair.
  • Your partner is apparently a Pichu that holds a Ukulele, appropriately called “Ukulele Pichu.”
  • There is a secret to the Deoxys you can obtain from the downloaded mission, which will be revealed in the next issue.
  • There is a new feature called the “Ranger Sign,” which is an upgrade you can get for the Capture Styler during the game. If you successfully draw a specific pattern with your stylus, a Pokemon will come out to assist you. “Connect with the hearts of specific Pokemon to summon them!” You’ll obtain various signs over the course of your adventure. On the second page under the Deoxys artwork, you can see the patterns to call Eevee and Croagunk, and you can see some of the patterns for the Legendary Beasts above them on the opposite page.
  • You can use your Pokemon via PokeAssist to help capture wild Pokemon, but if one of the wild Pokemon’s attacks hits your Pokemon, it will run away. This is shown in the bottom left of the first scan.
  • When Entei, Suicune, and Raikou assist you, you ride on their backs to overcome obstacles. It appears this will be the case for other Pokemon too, such as Latias.
  • Up to four players can play special missions together to capture Pokemon, as seen in the bottom right of the second page. Successfully capturing Pokemon involves connecting lines you draw with the lines your friends draw.
  • A demo of the game will be available at DS Download Stations in Japan starting January 29th.
  • The new CoroCoro has announced the “Event” PokeWalker course, which will be available for download from 1/29 – 2/28. This course features Sableye, Pikachu, Chatot, Croagunk, Buneary, and Pachirisu.
  • On the subject of PokeWalker events, starting today, HeartGold and SoulSilver players will be able to download the “Champ Road” course over Nintendo Wi-Fi. Previously available at Pokemon tournaments, the course features Munchlax, Beldum, Bronzor, Horsea, and Magikarp, all with uncommon moves. The download is only available from 1/13 – 1/27.

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