List of local English event Pokémon distributions (Generation IV): Difference between revisions

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This is a reverse-chronological '''list of event Pokémon distributions''' that were given away locally for all English language Pokémon games in [[Generation IV]].

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===[[Ash's Pikachu]]===

datedis={{tt2|January 30 to February 13|United States|101820}} and {{tt2|February 9 to 20|Canada|101820}}, 2011|

country=the United States and Canada|

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{{bulbanews|Celebi travels through time, around globe}}

{{bulbanews|Celebi distribution announced for Finland}}

{{bulbanews|Norway Celebi distribution announced}}

{{bulbanews|Norway Celebi distribution expanded}}

{{bulbanews|Sweden to get Celebi event as well}}

{{bulbanews|UK Celebi event announced}}

{{bulbanews|Information on Greek Celebi distribution revealed}}

This Celebi was distributed to promote ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''. In Finland, it was distributed from February 11 to 20, 2011 at some {{wp|Anttila}} stores and from February 23 to March 3 at others; it was also distributed at {{wp|GameStop}} stores from February 14 to March 4 to players that had [[pre-order bonus|pre-ordered]] Pokémon Black or White (Anttila's pre-order bonus was a keychain). In Sweden, it was distributed at GameStop and {{wp|Toys "R" Us}} stores from February 14 to March 3, 2011. In Denmark, it was distributed from February 14 to March 4, 2011. In Norway, it was distributed at {{wp|Spaceworld}}, Toys "R" Us, and GameStop stores from February 14 to March 4, 2011. In the United Kingdom, it was distributed at {{wp|Game (store)|GAME}} stores from February 19 to 20 and 26 to 27, 2011. In the Netherlands, it was distributed on February 26, 2011. In Greece, it was distributed at {{wp|Plaisio}} stores on March 4 and 12, 2011.

country={{tt|Finland|February 11 to March 4, 2011}},<br>{{tt|Sweden|February 14 to March 3, 2011}}, {{tt|Denmark|February 14 to March 4, 2011}}, {{tt|Norway|February 14 to March 4, 2011}},<br>{{tt|the United Kingdom|February 19 to 20; February 26 to 27, 2011}}, {{tt|the Netherlands|February 26, 2011}}, and {{tt|Greece|March 4 to 12}}|

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! Date

| February 19 to 20

| February 26 to 27

===North American Winter 2011 Celebi===

{{bulbanews|U.S. Black and White promotional tour announced}}

{{bulbanews|Legendary beasts distribution reveals Celebi event}}

This Celebi was distributed to promote ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''. In the United States, it was distributed from February 5 to March 20, 2011 on the {{game|Black and White|s}} Mall Tour. In the United States and Canada, it was distributed at {{wp|GameStop}} stores from February 21 to March 6, 2011.

An undistributed version of this event with the red [[original Trainer]] "GAMESTP" and [[Trainer ID number]] "02271" was found on the same [[distribution cartridge]] as the GameStop Shiny legendary beasts. While it was replaced by this Celebi before the official start date of the event, some GameStop stores began the distribution early, resulting in some copies of the replaced Celebi being distributed.

country={{tt|the United States|February 5 to March 20}} and {{tt|Canada|February 21 to March 6}}|

msg=Find secrets from the past and future!<br>Transfer CELEBI to Pokémon Black<br>Version or Pokémon White Version for a<br>special encounter! Save the game once<br> you receive CELEBI at a Poké Mart.}}

The following listing only applies for the United States.

 

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===World Championships 2010 Crobat===

This Crobat [http://www.pokemonworldchampionships.com/2010/updates/article/getting-ready/look-out-for-crobat-at-the-world-championships was distributed] at the [[2010 World Championships]] in {{wp|Waikoloa}}, {{wp|Hawaii}}, the United States on August 15, 2010 to English, Italian, and French games from 11am to 1pm, and to German, Spanish, and Japanese games from 2pm to 4pm. However, its language of origin and Wonder Card are always English.

msg=Thanks for coming to the 2010<br>Pokémon World Championships! <br>Be sure to save your game after you<br>pick up the Pokémon at a Poké Mart.}}

===Australian 2010 Jirachi===

{{bulbanews|Jirachi to be distributed by Australian Toys "R" Us stores}}

{{bulbanews|Australian Jirachi also distributing at Big W stores}}

This Jirachi was distributed at {{wp|Toys "R" Us}} and {{wp|Big W}} stores in Australia from June 3 to 13, 2010.

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This Eevee was distributed at qualifying tournaments for the [[2010 World Championships]] to participants' HeartGold and SoulSilver games. In the United States it [http://web.archive.org/web/20100418065940/http://www.pokemonvgc.com/en/shiny-eevee.php was distributed] on various dates at various locations, with an overall distribution period of May 8 to June 27, 2010. In England, it was distributed in {{wp|Birmingham}} on May 29, 2010.

country={{tt|the United States|May 8 to June 27}} and {{tt|the United Kingdom|May 29}}|

msg=Thanks for coming to a 2010 Pokémon<br> Video Game Championships event!<br>Be sure to save your game after you<br>pick up the Pokémon at the Poké Mart.}}

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! Date

| Seattle, Washington

| May 8

| San Francisco, California

| May 15

| Phoenix, Arizona

| May 22

| Dallas, Texas

| May 29

| Atlanta, Georgia

| June 5

| Newark, New Jersey

| June 12

| Indianapolis, Indiana

| June 25 to 27

This Jirachi was distributed at {{wp|Game Planet}} stores in Mexico, at {{wp|Microplay}} stores in Chile, and at {{wp|Tower Records}} and {{wp|Nintendo Official store}}s in Colombia from February 27 to March 13, 2010; in {{wp|São Paulo}}, Brazil from March 2 to 14, 2010; and in {{wp|Rio de Janeiro}}, Brazil from March 13 and 14, 2010.

country={{tt|Mexico, Chile, Colombia|February 27 to March 13}}, {{tt|Brazil|March 2 to 14, March 13 to 14}}|

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This Jirachi was distributed at {{wp|GameStop}} stores in the United States from February 27 to March 13, 2010.

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===GameStop Pikachu-colored Pichu===

This [[Pikachu-colored Pichu]] was distributed at {{wp|GameStop}} stores in the United States from January 30 to February 14, 2010.

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In Finland, this Arceus was distributed from February 20 to March 18, 2010. In Portugal, this Arceus was distributed from February 26 to April 11, 2010. In Norway, it was distributed from March 5 to April 2, 2010. In Sweden, it was distributed from March 5 to April 2. In Denmark, it was distributed from March 5 to April 2, 2010. In the United Kingdom, it was distributed at {{wp|Game (store)|GAME}} stores from March 13 to 14 and March 20 to 21, 2010. In the Netherlands, it was distributed from March 27, 2010. In Belgium, it was distributed from March 27 to April 7, 2010. In Greece, it was distributed from March 27 to April 10, 2010.

country={{tt|Finland|February 20 to March 18}}, {{tt|Portugal|February 26 to April 11}},<br>{{tt|Norway|March 5 to April 2}}, {{tt|Sweden|March 5 to April 2}}, {{tt|Denmark|March 5 to April 2}}, {{tt|the United Kingdom|March 13 to 14, March 20 to 21}},<br>{{tt|the Netherlands|March 27}}, {{tt|Belgium|March 27 to April 7}}, {{tt|Greece|March 27 to April 10}}|

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This Arceus was distributed at {{wp|Toys "R" Us}} stores in the United States and Puerto Rico from November 7 to 15, 2009 to promote the release of ''[[M12|The Rise of Darkrai]]'' on DVD.

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This Arceus was distributed at {{wp|Kmart}} and {{wp|EB Games}} stores in Australia from November 5 to 16, 2009 to promote the release of ''[[M12|The Rise of Darkrai]]'' on DVD.

msg=Trade your ARCEUS to Pokémon HeartGold<br>Version or Pokémon SoulSilver Version<br>for a Legendary surprise! Be sure to<br>save the game once you pick up ARCEUS at a Poké Mart.}}

===World Championships 2009 Weavile===

This Weavile was distributed at the [[2009 World Championships]] in {{wp|San Diego}}, {{wp|California}}, the United States on August 15, 2009 to English, Italian, and German games from 11am to 1pm, and to French, Spanish, and Japanese games from 2pm to 4pm. However, its language of origin and Wonder Card are always English.

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{{bulbanews|Distribution dates for English Regigigas revealed}}

{{bulbanews|Netherlands, Spanish Regigigas distribution dates revealed}}

In the United Kingdom, this Regigigas was distributed at various festivals and events on various dates with an overall distribution period of July 25 to September 7, 2009. In the Netherlands, it was distributed at {{OBP|Pokémon Day|the Netherlands}} at {{wp|Walibi Holland|Walibi World}} from August 29 to 30, 2009 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m..

msg=Only in Pokémon Platinum Version will<br>your REGIGIGAS open up new areas to<br>catch 3 powerful Pokémon.<br>Save your game after you pick up<br>the Pokémon at a Poké Mart.}}

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This Milotic [http://web.archive.org/web/20090516050422/http://www.pokemonvgc.com/en_GB/updates/02.html was distributed] at the qualifying tournament for the [[2009 World Championships]] to participants' Platinum games in {{wp|London}}, England on May 30, 2009.

id=05099|

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This Milotic [http://web.archive.org/web/20090411082035/http://www.pokemonvgc.com/en/updates/02.html was distributed] at qualifying tournaments for the [[2009 World Championships]] to participants' Platinum gamesin the United States on various dates at various locations, with an overall distribution period of May 9 to June 13, 2009.

id=05399|

msg=Thanks for coming to a 2009 Pokémon<br>Video Game Championships event!<br>Be sure to save your game after you<br>pick up the Pokémon at a Poké Mart.}}

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| Washington

| May 6

| California

| May 16

| Arizona

| May 23

| Texas

| May 30

| Pennsylvania

| June 6

| Tennessee

| June 13

This Shaymin was distributed to promote ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''. In the United Kingdom, it [http://web.archive.org/web/20090327222406/http://www.game.co.uk/pokemonevent/ was distributed] at {{wp|Game (store)|GAME}} stores from April 4 to 18, 2009 from noon to 4 p.m. In Finland, it was distributed from May 8 to 23, 2009. In Belgium, it was distributed at Game Mania stores from May 9 to 22, 2009. In Norway, it [http://web.archive.org/web/20090414045249/http://www.nintendo.no/arkivet/nyheter/090401-2? was distributed] at {{wp|GameStop}} stores from May 22 to 29, 2009; players that pre-ordered {{game|Platinum}} could receive it on May 15, 2009. In Sweden, it was distributed at {{wp|GameStop}} stores from May 22 to 29, 2009; players that pre-ordered {{game|Platinum}} could receive it on May 15, 2009. In the Netherlands, it was distributed at {{wp|Toys XL}} stores from May 22 to 23, 2009. In Greece, it [http://www.nintendo.gr/el-gr/News.aspx?ElementID=b9f2dcff-0320-4e97-ae2c-630aa38d8688 was distributed] at various stores including {{wp|Media Markt}} and {{wp|Saturn (store)|Saturn}} from May 29 to 30, at various stores including Moustakas on June 13, and at various stores including Multirama on June 20, 2009.

country={{tt|the United Kingdom|April 4 to 18}},<br>{{tt|Finland|May 8 to 23}}, {{tt|Belgium|May 9 to 22}}, {{tt|Norway|May 15, May 22 to 29}}, {{tt|Sweden|May 15 to 29}},<br>{{tt|Denmark|May 15 to 29}}, {{tt|the Netherlands|May 22 to 23}} and {{tt|Greece|May 29 to June 20}}|

msg=Trade SHAYMIN to Pokémon Platinum<br>Version and with the GRACIDEA<br>it will change FORME!<br>See SHAYMIN in the 11th movie!}}

This Regigigas was distributed at {{wp|Toys "R" Us}} stores in the United States and Puerto Rico from March 8 to 21, 2009 from noon to 4 p.m. to promote ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''.

msg=Trade your REGIGIGAS<br>to Pokémon Platinum version<br>to explore a new area and<br>catch 3 powerful Pokémon!}}

This Shaymin was distributed at {{wp|Toys "R" Us}} stores in the United States and Puerto Rico from February 8 to 14, 2009 from noon to 4 p.m. to promote ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''.

msg=Watch SHAYMIN in action<br>in Pokémon: Giratina and<br>the Sky Warrior, available<br>on DVD soon! Thank you!}}

This Pikachu was distributed at the [[Nintendo World#New York (Nintendo World Store)|Nintendo World Store]] in New York, the United States from November 14 to 27, 2008 to promote the new [[Nintendo Zone]] feature.

msg=Please enjoy our gift to you,<br>a special PIKACHU that knows<br>the move Present.}}

This Dragonite was distributed at {{wp|Toys "R" Us}} stores in the United States and Puerto Rico from November 8 to 9, 2008 from noon to 4 p.m. It was specifically released at level 50 because tournaments require Pokémon to be level 50 to enter, but Dragonite evolves at level 55 so is otherwise ineligible.

msg=You've received DRAGONITE,<br>one of the strongest Dragon- <br>type Pokémon! Train hard as <br>you prepare for battle!}}

This Darkrai [http://gamesites.nintendo.com.au/darkrai/ was distributed] at {{wp|Toys "R" Us}} and {{wp|Target}} stores in Australia to promote the release of ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'' on DVD.

msg=Watch DARKRAI in action <br>in the new Pokémon movie: <br>Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai.<br>Available on DVD!}}

===World Championships 2008 Lucario===

This Lucario was distributed at the [[Pokémon Video Game Showdown 2008]] in {{wp|Orlando, Florida}}, the United States on August 17, 2008 to English and Japanese games. However, its language of origin and Wonder Card are always English.

msg=Thanks for coming<br>to the Pokémon TCG<br>World Championships<br>and Video Game<br>Showdown!}}

In the United Kingdom, this Darkrai [http://web.archive.org/web/20080723031539/http://www.woolworths.co.uk/web/jsp/browse/index.jsp?cat=cat1006754 was distributed] at {{wp|Woolworths}} stores at various locations on various dates to promote the release of ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'' on DVD, with an overall distribution period of August 6 to 31, 2008. In the Netherlands, it was distributed at {{OBP|Pokémon Day|the Netherlands}} at {{wp|Walibi Holland|Walibi World}} from August 30 to 31, 2008 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. to promote the release of ''The Rise of Darkrai'' on DVD.

country={{tt|the United Kingdom|August 6 to 31}} and {{tt|the Netherlands|August 30 to 31}}|

msg=Enjoy your DARKRAI!<br>For more info, check out<br>darkrai.nintendo.co.uk}}

 

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| Edinburgh

| August 6

| Glasgow

| August 7

| Newcastle

| August 8

| Stockton on Tees

| August 9

| Liverpool

| August 10

| Hanley

| August 13

| Chesterfield

| August 14

| Staines

| August 15

| Milton Keynes

| August 16

| Norwich

| August 17

| Exeter

| August 20

| Bristol

| August 21

| Gloucester

| August 22

| Newport

| August 23

| Swindon

| August 24

| Bromley

| August 27

| Bexleyheath

| August 28

| Beckton

| August 29

| Basingstoke

| August 30

| Portsmouth

| August 31

This Deoxys was distributed at {{wp|GameStop}} stores in the United States from June 20 to 22 and June 27 to 29, 2008 to promote the release of ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'' on DVD. It was also distributed at the [[Nintendo World#New York (Nintendo World Store)|Nintendo World Store]] in New York, the United States from June 21 to July 13, 2008.

msg=Enjoy your DEOXYS!<br>Travel to [[Veilstone City|Veilstone<br>City]] to discover<br>the secrets of this<br>mysterious Pokémon!}}

This Darkrai was distributed at the [[Nintendo World#New York (Nintendo World Store)|Nintendo World Store]] in New York, the United States from June 1 to 30, 2008 to promote the release of ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'' on DVD.

msg=Enjoy your DARKRAI!<br>Visit the URL below<br>and input the word<br>Orasion for a gift.<br>Pokemon.com/drkgift}}

This Darkrai was distributed at {{wp|Toys "R" Us}} stores in the United States and Puerto Rico from May 31 to June 1, 2008 from noon to 4 p.m. to promote the release of ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'' on DVD.

msg=Enjoy your DARKRAI!<br>Visit the URL below<br>and input the word<br>Orasion for a gift.<br>Pokemon.com/drkgift}}

This Manaphy [http://web.archive.org/web/20071213011105/http://getmanaphy.nintendo.com.au/ was distributed] at {{wp|JB-Hi-Fi}} stores in Australia from November 7 to 13, 2007 to promote the release of ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'' on DVD.

msg=This MANAPHY is a gift to you in<br>celebration of the movie Pokémon<br>Ranger and the Temple of the Sea.}}

This Manaphy was distributed at the {{wp|Entertainment for All|E for All}} expo in the United States from October 18 to 21, 2007 to promote the release of ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'' on DVD.

msg=This MANAPHY is a gift to you in<br>celebration of the movie Pokémon<br>Ranger and the Temple of the Sea.}}

This Manaphy was distributed at the [[Nintendo World#New York (Nintendo World Store)|Nintendo World Store]] in New York, the United States from October 1 to 31, 2007 to promote the release of ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'' on DVD.

msg=This MANAPHY is a gift to you in<br>celebration of the movie Pokémon<br>Ranger and the Temple of the Sea.}}

This Manaphy was distributed at {{wp|Toys "R" Us}} stores in the United States on September 29, 2007 from noon to 3 p.m. to promote the release of ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'' on DVD.

msg=This MANAPHY is a gift to you in<br>celebration of the movie Pokémon<br>Ranger and the Temple of the Sea.}}

===TCG World Championships 2007 Pikachu===