Pokémon has become a world wide phenomenon, one that has captured the hearts of millions and continues to do so even to this day. For those wanting a chance at classic legendary Pokémon. Nintendo has been offering numerous ways to do so through this years 20th Anniversary event that’s lasting all year, but not each of these special Pokémon chances. The chance is limited for those who want to have an alternative way to grab an extra or three of each of these bad boys.
Ending today, players can log into the Mystery Gift, click “Receive Wireless” on either Pokémon X and Y or Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire to claim these guys. Note that these Pokémon can only be grabbed once per title, so if you have all four? There’s your chance at four different natured as well as certain stats.
Once received, the Event Pokémon can be obtained from a Delivery Woman at any Pokemon Center in the game. Make sure you have an open spot in your party. If you wish to get a specific Nature or Individual Values, save before talking to the Delivery Woman, then Soft Reset (L+R+START or SELECT). This is EXTREMELY important to remember for those of you who have special stat values that you want so pay attention carefully.
| Location | Event Date |
|---|---|
| Worldwide via Internet | April 1, 2016 – April 24, 2016 |
Jirachi is one of the eleven Mythical Pokemon that will be distributed via Nintendo Network via the Wireless Connections for the 20th anniversary of Pokémon that will be going on all year. Players will need to select Mystery Gift and get via Internet in Pokemon Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire, X, or Y between the event dates to download this Pokemon to your game. Visit the nearest Pokémon Center and speak with the delivery person inside to add this Pokémon to your team.
| Jirachi | ||
|---|---|---|
| Level | 100 | Moves |
| Type |   |
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| Ability | Serene Grace | |
| Held Item | Salac Berry | |
Coming soon on May 1st is the nefarious Darkrai who will be available exclusively through GameStop/EB Games or GAMES stores. These codes are limited in number between store availability, which stresses first-come-first-served type of deal if it happens like with Mew. So make sure to have your calendars ready and to head over to your nearest participating retailer.
| Location | Event Date |
|---|---|
| Worldwide – Local Participating Retailer | May 1, 2016 – May 24, 2016 |
Darkrai is one of the eleven Mythical Pokémon that will be distributed via a code from participating GameStops and GAME stores for the 20th anniversary of Pokémon. While connected to the internet, select “Mystery Gift”, “Receive Gift”, “Get With Code”, and enter the code in Pokémon Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire, X, or Y between the event dates to download this Pokémon to your game. Do note you will need an active internet connection to participate in retrieving your new Visit the nearest Pokémon Center and speak with the delivery person inside to add Darkrai to your team. Just like Jirachi, double-check and save before obtaining him in case there are values and special traits you want.
| Darkrai | ||
|---|---|---|
| Level | 100 | Moves |
| Type |  |
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| Ability | Bad Dreams | |
| Held Item | – | |
Stay tuned for more updates regarding the 20th Anniversary of the franchise!
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