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2002 in Japan.

All of the answers are names of Ice-type pokemon, either legendary or in their highest (or only) evolutionary form.

Across

1. A wily Dark pokemon that hunts in packs. It slices with its wicked claws.

2. A legendary Dragon that fell to Earth in a meteorite, according to Unova legends.

3. A large blue pokemon known for ferrying people across the waters of Kanto.

4. A walrus-like pokemon that hails from Hoenn. It is blue and white.

5. A snowflake-like pokemon that attacks by whipping its icy chains.

6. A penguin-like pokemon that stores food in its tail.

7. A large brown pokemon with giant tusks. In the anime, Dawn has one.

Down

1. A large Grass type from Sinnoh, where it is known as the Abominable Snowman.

2. A ghostly pokemon that is always female. It evolved using a Dawn Stone.

3. A strange pokemon that resembles a double-scoop ice cream cone.

4. A legendary bird of Kanto that causes snow to fall wherever it flies.

5. A Psychic type that puts opponents to sleep with a kiss.

6. A round pokemon with black spikes for horns. It can float and manipulate ice.

7. Eevee evolves into this pokemon when you level it up near an ice-covered rock.

8. A legendary golem of Hoenn. It cannot melt, even if it is submerged in hot magma.

9. This bivalve with a spiky shell was evolved using a Water Stone.

10. A large ursine pokemon that makes fangs and claws out of ice by freezing air.

11. A pure white pokemon with a flowing tail. It bashes icebergs apart with its horn.

Source: I'm Not a Good Boy

Pokémon Conquest, a name-change from Pokémon + Nobunaga's Ambition in Japan, is being released in North America on June 18 for the DS.

"In Pokémon Conquest, players take on the role of a young Warlord who is linked with a Pokémon. Together, they must set out to recruit Warrior allies to strengthen their growing kingdom. Along their journey, players will encounter a variety of Pokémon, as well as Warriors and Warlords inspired by the Japanese feudal era. The game contains nearly 200 Pokémon, including many from the recent Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version games, which have sold more than 4 million copies combined in the United States. As the battlefield unfolds in Pokémon Conquest, players must choose the correct Pokémon type to inflict maximum damage on their opponents. In the turn-based skirmishes, players choose different tactics for intense six-on-six battles, and battle conditions can change on every turn, keeping players on their toes in anticipation of what will happen next."

Throw your money at the 3D!

1999 – Pokémon: The First Movie – Set of 59 (Nov 8 – Dec 31)

Comment: All toys were paired with a trading card, which were made exclusively for this promotion. There were also a set of six 23-karat gold plated cards (Charizard, Jigglypuff, Mewtwo, Pikachu, Poliwhirl, Togepi) which came in Poké Balls that were available to buy at the restaurant chain that year. The Poké Balls were later recalled due to safety concerns.