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This is a reverse-chronological list of event Pokémon distributions that were given away to European language Pokémon games in Generation I.
This Mew wasdistributed to players at stops during the Christmas Time 2000 tour in Germany, which was also part of Pokémania. The overall distribution period was from December 5 to 20, 2000.
This Mew wasdistributed to participants at the Sydney Pokémon Championship 2000. The event started on September 12, 2000 at Pokémon Park located at the University of Sydney. It was also distributed during the three days of the tournament. The overall distribution period was from September 12 to 22, 2000.
Mew was given away to participants at the qualifying tournaments for the United Kingdom and Ireland Pokémon Championship 2000. The overall distribution period was from July 15 to August 14, 2000.
All people who attended the Pokémon 2000 Stadium Tour could receive a Mew by downloading one from a distribution machine. These came with a certificate of authenticity, which included the Pokémon's ID number.
Canadian 'Peel & Win' sticker card (sticker peeled, successful)
The first 1,500 customers at each Toys "R" Us store across Canada received a special 'Peel & Win' sticker card from December 27 to 31, 1999. A certain number at each store contained the text "Caught Me!" underneath, which allowed players to receive a Mew from January 15 to 21, 2000.
United States 'Peel & Win' sticker card (sticker unpeeled)
The first 1,500 customers at each Toys "R" Us store around the United States received a special 'Peel & Win' sticker card on November 26, 1999. 200 at each store contained the text "Caught Me!" underneath, which allowed players to receive a Mew from December 8 to 12, 1999.
This promotion gave away no more than 1,000 Mew. 1,000 prizes were given away, but players who did not have a Pokémon game cartridge received a T-shirt instead. Players needed to submit an application to Nintendo Power for a chance to win Mew.
This promotion gave away no more than 1,000 Surfing Pikachu. 1,000 prizes were given away, but players who did not have a Pokémon game cartridge received a T-shirt instead. Players needed to submit an application to Nintendo Power for a chance to win the Surfing Pikachu.
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Poké Tour Mew
All people who attended the Poké Tour at the various stops in Australia could obtain Mew. There were two separate tours: the Red Tour and the Blue Tour.