This Saturday is the official start to the Pikachu-colored Pichu event at Gamestop. We now have that Pichu, along with the Jirachi event coming February 27, 2010.

The details for the Pichu are as follows. The OT is GAMESTP. The ID is 01300. It is level 30, male, Jolly natured, holding an Everstone, and captured in a Cherish Ball.

Now, some additional information is the Gamestop Jirachi. The Jirachi is also included on the distribution cart with Pichu, just like Regigigas was on the Shaymin cart last year. It will be distributed from February 27, 2010 to March 13, 2010. And since we have the Pichu early, that means we have the Jirachi early too.

The details for the Jirachi are the following. The OT is GAMESTP and the ID is 02270. It is random natured at level 5. It is holding a Liechi Berry and is captured in a Cherish Ball.

Thanks to pkmzbreeder for getting the events for us.

Pokémon.com has revealed a new page on the site dedicated to the Pikachu-colored Pichu event starting this Saturday at Gamestop.

Nothing special is revealed about the Pichu other than the move set, held item, and Wonder Card title. The moveset is Charge, Volt Tackle, Endure, and Endeavor. The Pichu is holding an Everstone. The title of the Wonder Card has been revealed and is "PIKACHU-COLORED PICHU!".

We should have the complete details and pictures posted Thursday, so stay tuned.

Nintendo has revealed some game play images. They include the main title screens and a few images throughout the game.

Below are a few of the images posted that contain English instead of Japanese.

Nintendo has issued yet another press release about Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver. This time, it is about a gift you will receive for pre-ordering the games.

Official Press Release
REDMOND, Wash., Jan. 19, 2010 - For Pokémon™ fans, good things come to those who don't wait. The new Pokémon™ HeartGold Version and Pokémon™ SoulSilver Version games for the portable Nintendo DS™ and Nintendo DSi™ systems will launch across North America on March 14, but consumers will have the chance to receive a reward for pre-ordering the games beginning Feb. 1. Those who take advantage of this pre-sale opportunity can receive a Legendary Pokémon figure crafted by Kaiyodo, an internationally renowned figure-making company, while supplies last at major retailers, giving fans of the blockbuster series yet another way to enjoy its vast and imaginative cast of Pokémon characters.

Consumers who pre-order Pokémon HeartGold Version will receive a figure of Ho-Oh™, a Legendary Pokémon that circles the skies of the Johto region on rainbow-colored wings. Those who pre-order Pokémon SoulSilver Version will get a figure of Lugia™, a Legendary Pokémon that dwells deep in the seas and has the power to create massive storms. Ho-Oh and Lugia are featured on the packages of the Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Version games, and these premiums will be offered at participating retailers nationwide while supplies last.

"These unique figures are our way of thanking Pokémon fans of all ages for the enthusiasm and support they have shown for the series," said Cammie Dunaway, Nintendo of America's executive vice president of Sales & Marketing. "Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions include new features and enhancements that players will instantly appreciate, and we think these terrific figures will help to get fans even more excited about what is in store for them on March 14."

Created exclusively for the Nintendo DS and Nintendo DSi systems, Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions return players to the scenic Johto region first introduced in the popular Pokémon Gold and Pokémon Silver Version games for the portable Game Boy™ system a decade ago. Both games have been fully updated with enhanced graphics and sound, plus new touch-screen features. The games are also bundled with the new Pokéwalker™ accessory, a portable device that players can use to take their favorite Pokémon from the Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Version games wherever they go, catch wild Pokémon and even find hidden items.

Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions each carry a suggested retail price of $39.99. For more information about Pokémon HeartGold Version and Pokémon SoulSilver Version, visit www.pokemon.com.

Pictures of the figurines can be seen below.

Nintendo of Korea has issued a news release stating the Jirachi will be distribute at the end of the month in South Korea.

The Jirachi will be distributed January 30 and January 31 from 10am to 5pm and the Sindorim's TechnoMart on B1F. It will be available to Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum players.

No other details are known at this time, but this Jirachi will be like the NZ Jirachi distributed in Japan in 2009 for the Pokéwalker course on HeartGold and SoulSilver.

Thanks to kotobuki for bringing this to our attention.

The official Pokemon.com website has revealed the release date and location for the distribution of the Pikachu-Colored Pichu in the United States.

The shiny Pichu will be distributed at Gamestop stores starting January 30, 2010 and ending February 14, 2010. It will be available to Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum players.

When you trade this Pichu to Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, you can find the Spiky-Eared Pichu in the Ilex Forest.

UPDATE 1/13: The official site has now re-posted the Pichu news and has a new picture. I don't see why they had to take it down just for that though...

Have you been to Pokemon.com today? I hope you have, because it looks awesome! Everything has been redesigned and has a lot more for you to do. Check out the updated Pokédex for new artwork from HeartGold and SoulSilver.

Be sure to sign up for the Pokémon Trainer Club to receive special news and allow you to create and customize your avatar!

New Features:
* The Pokémon Trainer Club. Join today and start earning Trainer Tokens!
* Pokémon episodes that you can watch online
* Free games to play in the Pokémon Fun Zone
* Updated, easy-to-use Pokédex with new Pokémon artwork
* Searchable Pokémon TCG Card Database
* Lots more!

A few minutes ago, Nintendo issued a press release all about the new accessory included with Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, the Pokéwalker.

Official Press Release from Nintendo
For more than a decade, millions of Pokémon™ fans around the world have enjoyed training their Pokémon within their video games. The March 14 release of the Pokémon™ HeartGold Version and Pokémon SoulSilver Version games lets players continue to enjoy the world of Pokémon away from their Nintendo DS™ or Nintendo DSi™ systems, taking their favorite Pokémon with them wherever they go with the new Pokéwalker™ accessory. This new accessory will come included with each copy of these games.

In Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions, players can wirelessly transfer any one of their Pokémon from one of the two games to the Pokéwalker and walk them through virtual routes as the player walks around in real life. By walking, players earn Watts, which are used within the Pokéwalker to encounter and catch wild Pokémon or search for hidden items, and can be transferred into Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions to unlock new routes. There are even special versions of certain Pokémon that can only be found within routes on the Pokéwalker, giving players added incentive to keep their Pokémon with them wherever they go. The Pokémon in the Pokéwalker will gain experience points as the player walks, and can even go up one level when they are transferred back into the game. Players also can wirelessly connect two Pokéwalkers to trade items.

Letting players return to the beloved Johto region first introduced in Pokémon Gold Version and Silver Version for the portable Game Boy™ system, Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions introduce several new enhancements for the series that enrich these timeless adventures. Created exclusively for the Nintendo DS and Nintendo DSi systems, the games feature detailed graphics that spotlight the unique environments and hundreds of Pokémon that players can encounter and catch. Players can even see and interact with their favorite Pokémon outside of battle, selecting one from their team to follow behind their Trainer as they travel through the Johto region. The games also include robust touch-screen functionality, allowing for smoother control and seamless navigation by the player.

Seems to me like Pokemon.com will probably be updating soon with some more information on the Pokéwalker, so stay tuned.

Update: The official box art has also been posted.