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[[File:2016 Mythical Pokémon Distributions artwork.png|thumb|20th Anniversary artwork of the distributed Pokémon]] | [[File:2016 Mythical Pokémon Distributions artwork.png|thumb|20th Anniversary artwork of the distributed Pokémon]] | ||
{{bulbanews/2|Mythical Pokémon to be distributed throughout 2016|20th anniversary Mew distributions announced for Europe}} | {{bulbanews/2|Mythical Pokémon to be distributed throughout 2016|20th anniversary Mew distributions announced for Europe}} | ||
Various level 100 [[Mythical Pokémon]] will be distributed to American region [[Pokémon X and Y|Pokémon X, Y]], {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire}}. The distributions also correspond to the release of merchandise related to the Pokémon | Various level 100 [[Mythical Pokémon]] will be distributed to American and PAL region [[Pokémon X and Y|Pokémon X, Y]], {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire}}. The distributions also correspond to the release of merchandise related to the Pokémon. | ||
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Special events are scheduled to be hosted on February 27, 2016 at retail locations. | Special events are scheduled to be hosted on February 27, 2016 at retail locations. | ||
In the United States, {{wp|Toys "R" Us}} will have special foil {{TCG|Pikachu}} and {{TCG|Magikarp}} TCG cards from the new {{TCG|Generations}} set, a Pokémon activity book, and a poster with the original 151 Pokémon. There will also be binders themed around the Generations expansion for sale. GameStops will have an exclusive Mew plush and will give customers buying any Pokémon products a Mythical Pokémon poster. Nintendo New York will also be holding events. | In {{pmin|the United States}}, {{wp|Toys "R" Us}} will have special foil {{TCG|Pikachu}} and {{TCG|Magikarp}} TCG cards from the new {{TCG|Generations}} set, a Pokémon activity book, and a poster with the original 151 Pokémon. There will also be binders themed around the Generations expansion for sale. GameStops will have an exclusive Mew plush and will give customers buying any Pokémon products a Mythical Pokémon poster. Nintendo New York will also be holding events. | ||
In {{pmin|Brazil}}, {{wp|Copag}} will promote [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] tournaments at selected stores across the country, where players will receive exclusive products. The company will also send a kit with 55 exclusive [[Pikachu (XY Promo 95)|Pikachu Promo cards]], three badge cases, three bags with the [[Play! Pokémon]] logo, and 12 Mewtwo deckboxes to each selected hobby store. Players will be able to receive the Pikachu Promo card by buying two Pokémon TCG products (except boosters) at RiHappy, PB Kids, BMart, and Planeta Brinquedos from February 27 to 28. | In {{pmin|Brazil}}, {{wp|Copag}} will promote [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] tournaments at selected stores across the country, where players will receive exclusive products. The company will also send a kit with 55 exclusive [[Pikachu (XY Promo 95)|Pikachu Promo cards]], three badge cases, three bags with the [[Play! Pokémon]] logo, and 12 Mewtwo deckboxes to each selected hobby store. Players will be able to receive the Pikachu Promo card by buying two Pokémon TCG products (except boosters) at RiHappy, PB Kids, BMart, and Planeta Brinquedos from February 27 to 28. | ||
In {{pmin|South Korea}}, a [[List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Game Freak Mew|Mew]] will be distributed via [[infrared]] at Pangyo {{wp|Hyundai Department Store}} in {{wp|Seongnam}} for both days of the weekend. This Mew will be level 5 and match the Mew [[List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Game Freak Mew|distributed to Japanese games]] rather than the international Mew. | |||
==Games== | ==Games== | ||