The entire year of 2016 is set to be celebrated as Pokémon's 20th Anniversary, as February 27, 2016 marks the twentieth anniversary of the original Japanese release of Pokémon Red and Green Versions, and therefore the twentieth anniversary of the Pokémon media franchise as a whole.
The entire year of 2016 is set to be celebrated as Pokémon's 20th Anniversary, as February 27, 2016 marks the twentieth anniversary of the original Japanese release of Pokémon Red and Green Versions, and therefore the twentieth anniversary of the Pokémon media franchise as a whole.
20th Anniversary There are 11 products.
Mew 20th Anniversary
This Mew was distributed to players who inserted a serial code that was given away at various locations in select countries. The serial codes could be used to obtain Mew from January 27 to May 31, 2016. It was distributed to celebrate the Pokémon 20th Anniversary.
Celebi 20th Anniversary
This Celebi was distributed to players who connect their 3DS over Wi-Fi in select countries. The wi-fi gift could be received from February 1 to 24, 2016. It was distributed to celebrate the Pokémon 20th Anniversary.
Jirachi 20th Anniversary
This Jirachi was distributed to players who connect their 3DS over Wi-Fi in select countries. The wi-fi gift could be received from April 1 to 24, 2016. It was distributed to celebrate the Pokémon 20th Anniversary.
Darkrai 20th Anniversary
This Darkrai was distributed to players who insert a serial number distribuited by Gamestop in select countries. The gift could be received from May 1 to 24, 2016 and can be redeemed til August 31, 2016. It was distributed to celebrate the Pokémon 20th Anniversary.
Manaphy 20th Anniversary
This Manaphy was distributed to players who connect their 3DS over Wi-Fi in select countries. The wi-fi gift could be received from June 1 to 24, 2016. It was distributed to celebrate the Pokémon 20th Anniversary.
Shaymin 20th Anniversary
This Shaymin was distributed to players who connect their 3DS over Wi-Fi in select countries. The wi-fi gift could be received from July 1 to 24, 2016. It was distributed to celebrate the Pokémon 20th Anniversary.
Arceus 20th Anniversary
This Arceus was distributed to players who insert a serial number distribuited by Gamestop in select countries. The gift could be received from August 1 to 24, 2016 and can be redeemed til November 31, 2016. It was distributed to celebrate the Pokémon 20th Anniversary.
Victini 20th Anniversary
This Victini was distributed to players who connect their 3DS over Wi-Fi in select countries. The wi-fi gift could be received from September 1 to 24, 2016. It was distributed to celebrate the Pokémon 20th Anniversary.
Keldeo 20th Anniversary
This Keldeo was distributed to players who connect their 3DS over Wi-Fi in select countries. The wi-fi gift could be received from October 1 to 24, 2016. It was distributed to celebrate the Pokémon 20th Anniversary.
Genesect 20th Anniversary
From Nov. 1 until Nov. 24, Genesect will be distributed at GameStop stores in the United States, with the serial codes being valid until February 28, 2017. Genesect will know the moves Techno Blast, Magnet Bomb, Solar Beam and Signal Beam, have the Ability Download, have no held item, and have the Trainer ID number 11016. This is the first Genesect with...
Meloetta 20th Anniversary
From Dec. 1 until Dec. 24, Meloetta will be distributed via Nintendo Network. Meloetta will know the moves Quick Attack, Confusion, and Round, have the Ability Serene Grace, hold a PP Max, and have the Trainer ID number 12016. This is the first Meloetta with Pentagon
