As a concept introduced within the Pokémon Global Link in Pokémon Black & White and continuation in Generation VI, Pokémon Sun & Moon continues the a new method of getting events, the serial code. Here, you get given a unique serial code within certain events or releases which is to be entered on Mystery Gift. When you enter the Serial Code, you're connected to the Internet to download the event. The serial code will then no longer work if it's a one-time use code.
100 Poké Balls |
Release Dates:
Japan: November 18th 2016 North America: November 18th 2016
Gift: 2 * 100 Poké Balls
If you purchase the special Pokémon Sun & Moon Double Pack in Japan or North America, you will get given two sets of Serial Codes. These codes give you 100 Poké Balls each
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Quick Balls |
Release Dates:
Japan: November 18th 2016
Europe: November 23rd 2016
Gift:
12 Quick Balls
Method:
If you buy Pokémon Sun & Moon on the Nintendo 3DS eShop in Japan or EUrope, you will discover a special serial code for 10 Quick Balls. This is only for people who purchase the game on the eShop in the first week..
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CoroCoro - Rockruff Gifts |
Release Dates:
Japan: December 15th 2016 - February 14th 2017
Gift:
Lucky Egg, Choice Band (Sun), Choice Scarf (Moon)
Method:
In the January 2017 issue of the CoroCoro magazine, a special code was distributed which provided a special gift of a Lucky Egg, and a Choice Band in Sun or a Choice Scarf in Moon. These items are intended for you to give Rockruff, the CoroCoro mascot, a fighting chance and opportunity in the game
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Gold Bottle Cap |
Release Dates:
Japan: December 14th 2016 - ??
Gift:
Gold Bottle Cap
Method:
In the special edition Pokémon Sun *& Moon Guidebook in Japan, when you buy both the guidebook and Pokédex book in a bundle, you will get a special code that will give you a Gold Bottle Cap.
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50 Battle Points |
Release Dates:
Global: December 22nd 2016 - January 30th 2017
Global: February 9th - March 30th 2017
Gift:
50 Battle Points
Method:
If you participated in the Battle of Alola Online Competition, then as a special gift for participation, you can redeem a code for 50 Battle Points from the Global Link website. It was the repeated for the Alola Friendly Battle Competition
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Bottle Cap Event |
Release Dates:
Europe: February 3rd 2017 - March 12th 2017 North America: February 13th 2017 - ?? 2017
Gift:
1 Bottle Cap
Method:
To tie in with the release of the Sun & Moon TCG set, a special distribution of a Bottle Cap was running in Europe through February with the code expiring on May 13th 2017. In the UK, this code is given at all GAME stores. In Denmark, it is being given in Gamestop. In Germany, it is being given through the Nintendo Zone in Gamestop from February 10th. In Canada, the Bottle Cap codes can be obtained through EB Games while in Spain it will be available at GAME through the Nintendo Zone until March 12th 2017. In Italy you can get codes at Gamestop until March 5th 2017. In France it can be obtained from today to March 12th in Micromania stores. It has also begun at GamePlanet in Mexico.
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5 Rare Candy + 1 Friend Ball |
Release Dates:
Global: February 21st - March 30th 2017
Gift:
5 Rare Candy + 1 Friend Ball
Method:
If you participated in the Trade Pokémon at the GTS Global Mission and made 5 trades withi nt, then as a special gift for participation, you can redeem a code for 5 Rare Candy & 1 Friend Ball from the Global Link website.
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Beedrill & Mawile Mega Stones |
Release Dates:
Global: March 7th 2017 - April 29th 2017
Gift:
Beedrillite Mawilite
Method:
For all players who played 3 or more battles in the 2017 International Challenge February online competition, a special code was added to the Pokémon Global Link to obtain a code for Mawilite and Beedrillite. A shared serial code for all other players is planned for April 2017.
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Mewtwo Mega Stones |
Release Dates:
Global: March 3rd 2017 to October 31st 2017
Gift:
Mewtwonite X Mewtwonite Y
Method:
As part of a continued campaign to distribute Mega Stones, the Mewtwonite X and Mewtwonite Y Mega Stones were distributed globally using the Serial Code: M2DESCENT.
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Pokémon with You - Pikachu |
Release Dates:
Japan: March 11th 2017 - March 30th 2017
Gift:
Pikachu
Method:
Following 6 years since the tragic earthquake in Sendai, as part of the annual Pokémon with You charity drive, when you donate 500¥, you will receive a Serial Code for a Pikachu with the Egg Move Bestow and the Event Move Hold Hands.
ピカチュウ ♀ | |
Level 10 ✚ |
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Any Nature. Date of Receiving a lovely place. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 10 | |
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CoroCoro Charizard |
Release Dates:
Japan: March 15th 2017 - April 30th 2017
Gift:
Charizard
Method:
In early 2017, the CoroCoro magazine ran a campaign for which Pokémon is the best. The winner of that campaign is Charizard and from that, in the April 2017 issue of CoroCoro, a special Serial Code is given to obtain the Charizard.
リザードン ♂/♀ | |
Level 40 ✚ |
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OT: | コロコロ |
ID: | 565640 |
Ability: | Blaze |
Hold Item: | No Item | |
Any Nature. Date of Receiving a lovely place. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 40 | |
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Shiny Tapu Koko |
Release Dates:
Japan: March 17th 2017 - April 9th 2017
Gift:
Tapu Koko
Method:
As part of a Shiny Tapu Koko campaign covering merchandise, the TCG and the games, a distribution of a Shiny Tapu Koko was given in many stores in Japan such as 7-11, Pokémon Centers, Yodobashi Camera, Aeon, Amazon and Rakuten.
カプ・コケコ | |
Level 60 ★✚ |
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Any Nature. Date of Receiving a lovely place. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 60 | |
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Pidgeot & Steelix Mega Stones |
Release Dates:
Global: March 28th 2017 - April 28th 2017
Gift:
Steelixite & Pidgeotite
Method:
For all players who played 3 or more battles in the Kanto x Alola Regional Rumble online competition, a special code was added to the Pokémon Global Link to obtain a code for Steelixite & Pidgeotite. A shared serial code for all other players is planned for 2017.
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Audino & Medicham Mega Stones |
Release Dates:
Global: April 7th 2017 to October 31st 2017
Gift:
Mawilite, Medichamite, Audinite & Beedrillite
Method:
As part of a continued campaign to distribute Mega Stones, the Mawilite, Medichamite, Audinite & Beedrillite Mega Stones were distributed globally using the Serial Code: INTIMIDATE.
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Original Cap Pikachu |
Release Dates:
Japan: April 15th 2017 - May 1st 2017 & July 19th - July 31st 2017
US & Europe: September 19th - September 25th 2017
Gift:
Original Cap Pikachu
Method:
To commemorate the release of the movie, Pokémon! I Choose You!, when you prebooked tickets you got a code for a special Pikachu. This Pikachu has one of Ash's hats, depending on when you obtained it. It also came with the Pikashunium Z Z-Crystal.
ピカチュウ ♂ | |
Level 1 ✚ |
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OT: | サトシ |
ID: | 970401 |
Ability: | Static |
Hold Item: | No Item | |
Hardy Nature. Date of Receiving 2017 Pokémon Movie. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 1 | |
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Pikachu ♂ | |
Level 1 ✚ |
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OT: | Ash |
ID: | 090898 |
Ability: | Static |
Hold Item: | No Item | |
Hardy Nature. Date of Receiving a lovely place. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 1 | |
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Hoenn Cap Pikachu |
Release Dates:
Japan: May 3rd 2017 - May 15th 2017 & August 2nd - August 14th 2017
Gift:
Hoenn Cap Pikachu
Method:
To commemorate the release of the movie, Pokémon! I Choose You!, when you prebooked tickets you got a code for a special Pikachu. This Pikachu has one of Ash's hats, depending on when you obtained it. It also came with the Pikashunium Z Z-Crystal.
ピカチュウ ♂ | |
Level 6 ✚ |
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OT: | サトシ |
ID: | 021121 |
Ability: | Static |
Hold Item: | No Item | |
Hardy Nature. Date of Receiving 2017 Pokémon Movie. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 6 | |
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Guardians Rising Lycanroc |
Release Dates:
North America: May 15th 2017 - June 5th 2017 Europe: May 5th 2017 - June 31st 2017
Gift:
Midnight Form Lycanroc
Method:
To coincide with the release of the Guardians Rising TCG set, the long rumoured Lycanroc event has finally been announced. In the UK, it will be distributed at GAME from May 5th to May 31st. In France it will be distributed at Micromania from May 13th to June 12th. In Spain, it will be distributed in GAME from May 5th 2017. In Italy it will be given at Gamestop from May 5th to May 31st. In Germany it will be given at Gamestop from May 5th to May 31st.
Lycanroc ♂ | |
Level 50 ✚ |
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Any Nature. Date of Receiving a lovely place. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 50 | |
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Houndoom & Heracross Mega Stones |
Release Dates:
Global: May 12th 2017 to October 31st 2017
Gift:
Pidgeotite, Steelixite, Heracronite, Houndoominite
Method:
As part of a continued campaign to distribute Mega Stones, the Pidgeotite, Steelixite, Heracronite & Houndoominite Mega Stones were distributed globally using the Serial Code: AZUL.
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Sinnoh Cap Pikachu |
Release Dates:
Japan: May 17th 2017 - May 29th 2017 & August 16th - August 28th 2017
Gift:
Sinnoh Cap Pikachu
Method:
To commemorate the release of the movie, Pokémon! I Choose You!, when you prebooked tickets you got a code for a special Pikachu. This Pikachu has one of Ash's hats, depending on when you obtained it. It also came with the Pikashunium Z Z-Crystal.
ピカチュウ ♂ | |
Level 10 ✚ |
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OT: | サトシ |
ID: | 060928 |
Ability: | Static |
Hold Item: | No Item | |
Hardy Nature. Date of Receiving 2017 Pokémon Movie. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 10 | |
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Hoenn Starter Mega Stones |
Release Dates:
Global: May 30th 2017 - June 30th 2017
Gift:
Sceptilite, Blazikenite & Swampertite
Method:
For all players who played 3 or more battles in the 2017 International Challenge May or Japan Championships 2017 online competitions, a special code was added to the Pokémon Global Link to obtain a code for Sceptilite, Blazikenite & Swampertite.
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Unova Cap Pikachu |
Release Dates:
Japan: May 31st 2017 - June 12th 2017 & August 30th - September 11th 2017
Gift:
Unova Cap Pikachu
Method:
To commemorate the release of the movie, Pokémon! I Choose You!, when you prebooked tickets you got a code for a special Pikachu. This Pikachu has one of Ash's hats, depending on when you obtained it. It also came with the Pikashunium Z Z-Crystal.
ピカチュウ ♂ | |
Level 14 ✚ |
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OT: | サトシ |
ID: | 100923 |
Ability: | Static |
Hold Item: | No Item | |
Hardy Nature. Date of Receiving 2017 Pokémon Movie. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 14 | |
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Mega Stones |
Release Dates:
Global: June 6th 2017 - July 30th 2017
Gift:
Tyranitarite, Manectite, Abomasite
Method:
For all players who played 3 or more battles in the 2017 International Challenge May online competitions, a special code was added to the Pokémon Global Link to obtain a code for Tyranitarite, Manectite, Abomasite.
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Kalos Cap Pikachu |
Release Dates:
Japan: June 14th 2017 - June 26th 2017 & September 13th - September 25th 2017
Gift:
Kalos Cap Pikachu
Method:
To commemorate the release of the movie, Pokémon! I Choose You!, when you prebooked tickets you got a code for a special Pikachu. This Pikachu has one of Ash's hats, depending on when you obtained it. It also came with the Pikashunium Z Z-Crystal.
ピカチュウ ♂ | |
Level 17 ✚ |
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OT: | サトシ |
ID: | 131017 |
Ability: | Static |
Hold Item: | No Item | |
Hardy Nature. Date of Receiving 2017 Pokémon Movie. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 17 | |
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Banette & Camerupt Mega Stones |
Release Dates:
Global: June 23rd 2017 to October 31st 2017
Gift:
Sceptilite, Blazikenite, Swampertite, Banettite & Cameruptite
Method:
As part of a continued campaign to distribute Mega Stones, the Sceptilite, Blazikenite, Swampertite, Banettite & Cameruptite Mega Stones were distributed globally using the Serial Code: MATSUBUSA.
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Sun & Moon Anime Distribution |
Release Dates:
Japan: June 17th 2017 - July 14th 2017
Gift:
Mallow's Steenee, Kiawe's Turtonator, Lillie's Vulpix
Method:
As part of a campaign to promote the Pokémon Sun & Moon TV show, a special distribution was held in Pokémon Centers where you could get a code to download Mallow's Steenee, Kiawe's Turtonator and Lillie's Vulpix.
アママイコ ♀ | |
Level 20 ✚ |
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Naive Nature. Date of Receiving Pokémon animated show. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 18 | |
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バクガメス ♂ | |
Level 30 ✚ |
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Brave Nature. Date of Receiving Pokémon animated show. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 27 | |
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シロン ♀ | |
Level 10 ✚ |
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Modest Nature. Date of Receiving Pokémon animated show. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 1 | |
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Alola Cap Pikachu |
Release Dates:
Japan: June 28th 2017 - July 17th 2017 & September 27th - October 9th 2017
Gift:
Alola Cap Pikachu
Method:
To commemorate the release of the movie, Pokémon! I Choose You!, when you prebooked tickets you got a code for a special Pikachu. This Pikachu has one of Ash's hats, depending on when you obtained it. It also came with the Pikashunium Z Z-Crystal.
ピカチュウ ♂ | |
Level 20 ✚ |
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OT: | サトシ |
ID: | 161117 |
Ability: | Static |
Hold Item: | No Item | |
Hardy Nature. Date of Receiving 2017 Pokémon Movie. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 20 | |
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Pokémon I Choose You - Mew Distribution |
Release Dates:
Japan: July 11th 2017 - July 31st 2017
Gift:
Mew
Method:
As part of a campaign to promote the 20th movie, Pokémon! I Choose You, players could participate in a Stamp Rally at 7-11 stores. If players got 2 stamps, they could claim a serial code to download the Mythical Pokémon, Mew.
ミュウ | |
Level 50 ✚ |
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OT: | 20TH☆ |
ID: | 170711 |
Ability: | Synchronize |
Hold Item: | No Item | |
Any Nature. Date of Receiving a Pokémon Movie. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 50 | |
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CoroCoro - Ho-Oh Distribution |
Release Dates:
Japan: July 15th 2017 - August 31st 2017
Gift:
Ho-Oh
Method:
As part of a campaign to promote the 20th movie, Pokémon! I Choose You, the Japanese magazine CoroCoro provided a serial code to download the Legendary Pokémon Ho-Oh in their August 2017 issue, released on July 15th 2017.
ホウオウ | |
Level 100 ✚ |
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Any Nature. Date of Receiving 2017 Pokémon Movie. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 100 | |
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Aggron Mega Stones |
Release Dates:
Global: July 21st 2017 to October 31st 2017
Gift:
Tyranitarite, Abomasite, Manectite, Aggronite
Method:
As part of a continued campaign to distribute Mega Stones, the Tyranitarite, Abomasite, Manectite & Aggronite Mega Stones were distributed globally using the Serial Code: SABLEVOLANT.
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Pokémon Daisuki Club - Solrock & Lunatone |
Release Dates:
Japan: July 26th 2017 - October 31st 2017
Gift:
Solrock, Lunatone
Method:
As part of one of their many campaigns delving into Pokémon lore, the Japanese Pokémon Daisuki Club website, this time delving into Pokémon not of this earth in the Mystery Files, the Daisuki Club hid a code to unlock in their website. This code unlocks Solrock in Sun and Lunatone in Moon. The code is OYAJI30YEARS
ソルロック | |
Level 30 ✚ |
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Any Nature. Date of Receiving the Pokémon Daisuki Club. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 30 | |
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ルナトーン | |
Level 30 ✚ |
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Any Nature. Date of Receiving the Pokémon Daisuki Club. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 30 | |
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Pokémon I Choose You - Charizard, Lucario, Piplup Distribution |
Release Dates:
Japan: August 1st 2017 - August 21st 2017
Gift:
Charizard, Piplup, Lucario
Method:
As part of a campaign to promote the 20th movie, Pokémon! I Choose You, players could participate in a Stamp Rally at 7-11 stores. If players got 2 stamps, they could claim a serial code to download one of three Pokémon: Ash's Charizard, Makoto's Piplup or Soji's Lucario.
リザードン ♂ | |
Level 40 ✚ |
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OT: | サトシ |
ID: | 170715 |
Ability: | Blaze |
Hold Item: | No Item | |
Adamant Nature. Date of Receiving 2017 Pokémon Movie. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 5 | |
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ポッチャマ ♂/♀ | |
Level 30 ✚ |
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OT: | マコト |
ID: | 170715 |
Ability: | Torrent |
Hold Item: | No Item | |
Hardy Nature. Date of Receiving 2017 Pokémon Movie. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 5 | |
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ルカリオ ♂/♀ | |
Level 40 ✚ |
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OT: | ソウジ |
ID: | 170715 |
Ability: | Steadfast |
Hold Item: | No Item | |
Serious Nature. Date of Receiving 2017 Pokémon Movie. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 20 | |
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Weakness Cup Distribution |
Release Dates:
Global: August 8th 2017 to September 29th | September 8th - October 31st
Gift:
Ampharosite, Altarianite, Latiosite, Latiasite
Method:
To tie in with the Weakness Cup online competition, all participants were given a code to receive the Ampharosite, Altarianite, Latiosite & Latiasite Mega Stones. They were then distributed with the code DRACHE to all players
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Diancie Mega Stone |
Release Dates:
Global: August 10th 2017 to October 31st 2017
Gift:
Gardevoirite, Galladite, Lopunnite, Diancite
Method:
As part of a continued campaign to distribute Mega Stones, the Gardevoirite, Galladite, Lopunnite & DianciteMega Stones were distributed globally using the Serial Code: POYONG.
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Pokémon Burning Shadows - Salazzle Distribution |
Release Dates:
North America: August 14th 2017 - September 4th 2017
Gift:
Salazzle
Method:
As part of a campaign to promote the TCG set, Burning Shadows, a special distribution for Salazzle was brought to various retailers. In North America, it was in Gamestop.
Salazzle ♀ | |
Level 50 ✚ |
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Any Nature. Date of Receiving a lovely place. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 50 | |
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Celebi |
Release Dates:
Japan: September 22nd 2017 - September 28th 2018
Europe: September 22nd 2017 - September 21st 2018
North America: September 22nd 2017 - September 21st 2018
If you pre-purchase or purchase the Pokémon Gold & Silver Virtual Console games on the Nintendo eShop or physical editions, you will receive a Serial Code that can be redeemed in all 4 Generation 7 games to access the Mythical Pokémon Celebi
Celebi | |
Level 30 ✚ |
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OT: | Ilex Ilex ウバメ |
ID: | 040601 101500 112199 |
Ability: | Natural Cure |
Hold Item: | No Item | |
Any Nature. Date of Receiving a lovely place. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 30 | |
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Shiny Silvally |
Release Dates:
Japan: September 22nd 2017 - October 16th 2017
US/AU: October 23rd 2017 - November 13th 2017
If you pre-order Pokémon Ultra Sun or Ultra Moon at a variety of stores in Japan including Pokémon Centers, and show that you have Sun or Moon, you will get a special Serial Code that will give you a Shiny Silvally
In the US it was then given at Gamestop, and in Canada & Australia at EB Games
シルヴァディ | |
Level 100 ★✚ |
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?? Nature. Date of Receiving a lovely place. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 100 | |
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Pokémon I Choose You - Marshadow Distribution |
Release Dates:
North America: October 9th - October 23rd 2017
Europe: October 1st - November 14th 2017
Gift:
Marshadow
Method:
To promote the upcoming movie, I Choose You, Marshadow is being distributed. It comes with its unique Z-Crystal. In the US, it will be give at Gamestop. In Europe, it'll be given at select retailers
Marshadow | |
Level 50 ✚ |
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OT: | MT. Tensei Mt Tensei Mt. Tensei |
ID: | 100917 |
Ability: | Technician |
Hold Item: | No Item | |
Any Nature. Date of Receiving a lovely place. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 50 | |
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Charizard Distribution |
Release Dates:
North America:: October 1st - October 14th 2017
Gift:
Charizard
Method:
As part of a promotion in Target in the US, Charizard with a Red Card is being distributed to all players who visited
Charizard ♂/♀ | |
Level 50 ✚ |
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Any Nature. Date of Receiving a lovely place. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 50 | |
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Legendary 2018 - Dialga & Palkia |
Release Dates:
US: February 2nd 2018 - February 28th 2018
Europe: February 2nd 2018 - February 28th 2018
Method:
As the first month in the year of Legendary Pokémon, Palkia was distributed to Sun while Dialga to Moon, allowing you to get the Legendary Pokémon not in your version. In the US & Ireland, you can get codes at Gamestop until February 28th
In Canada & Australia, you can get codes at EBGames until February 28th
In the UK, you can get codes at GAME until February 28th
In Spain, you can get codes at GAME until February 23rd
In Germany & Italy, you can get codes at Gamestop until February 23rd
In France, you can get codes at Micromania until February 23rd
Dialga | |
Level 60 ✚ |
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OT: | 020218 |
ID: | 2018 Legends Leyendas2018 Légendes2018 Legenden2018
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Ability: | Pressure |
Hold Item: | No Item | |
Any Nature. Date of Receiving a lovely place. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 60 | |
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Palkia | |
Level 60 ✚ |
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OT: | 020218 |
ID: | 2018 Legends Leyendas2018 Legenden2018
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Ability: | Pressure |
Hold Item: | No Item | |
Any Nature. Date of Receiving a lovely place. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 60 | |
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Legendary 2018 - Xerneas & Yveltal |
Release Dates:
America: May 4th - May 27th 2018
Europe: May 4th - May 26th 2018
Method:
As the fourth month in the year of Legendary Pokémon, Yveltal was distributed to Ultra Sun while Xerneas to Ultra Moon, allowing you to get the Legendary Pokémon not in your version. The codes were distributed through various means:
US - Gamestop - May 4th through May 27th
Canada - EB Games - May 4th through May 27th
UK & Spain - GAME - May 4th through May 26th
France - Micromania - May 4th through May 26th
Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Finland & Italy - Gamestop - May 4th through May 26th
Australia - EB Games - May 4th through May 26th
Belgium & The Netherlands - Games Mania - May 4th through May 26th
Xerneas | |
Level 60 ✚ |
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OT: | 2018 Legends Leyendas2018 Légendes2018 Legenden2018
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ID: | 050418 |
Ability: | Fairy Aura |
Hold Item: | No Item | |
Any Nature. Date of Receiving a lovely place. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 60 | |
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Yveltal | |
Level 60 ✚ |
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OT: | 2018 Legends Leyendas2018 Légendes2018 Legenden2018
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ID: | 050418 |
Ability: | Dark Aura |
Hold Item: | No Item | |
Any Nature. Date of Receiving a lovely place. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 60 | |
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