Ongoing Event Announcements and Alerts (Last Updated: 10/3/16)

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Ongoing Event Announcements and Alerts

What is this thread?

Every so often, rare Pokemon with competitive implications are distributed through Mystery Gift. Several websites have event databases, but many skimp out on a few important details that can impact Pokemon legality. We've decided to host a thread that will post updates on new events and simple tips to help verify their legality on your own.

This thread exists to:
  1. Notify forum users about current Pokemon Distributions
  2. Provide more detailed information on Pokemon legality
If you want to stay up to date and informed on event distributions, click the "Watch Thread" text at the top right corner of this thread. This will send you alerts, either over the forum or through email, whenever a new event is occurring.

Posts in this thread will consists of Event Announcements and Event Alerts. Announcements are a notification of an upcoming event. Alerts are notifications that the event is currently underway.


Event Announcements:

Upon announcement of a Pokemon event, a simple post with information highlights will be made. There is no over arching form to these posts, outside of interesting information.

Example:

Event Announcement

May 2016 Hidden Ability Birds Distribution:



Snow Cloack Articuno, Static Zapdos, and Flame Body Moltres will soon be distributed in North America. This is the first time the legendary birds have been distributed with their Hidden Abilities in North America.

This event will be distributed by code. Codes will be emailed to Pokemon.com users subscribed to the Pokemon Trainer Club (pokemon's monthly email advertisement). If you have a Pokemon.com account, visit this url and check off the both under Email preferences to sign up for the newsletter. If you do not have an account, create one, then follow that same URL. Please note that if you previously signed up to receive the Trainer Club newletter, you may need to sign up again as your subscription expires after a few months.

It is unknown if these codes will be unique or distributed through a static code, so its advised you register your account for the distribution just in case. More information can be found on Pokemon's website.

Event Alerts:

When a new event is live, an Event Alert post will be made. This includes most info we have on the event and serves as a helpful future reference to debunk bad hacks. The following information will be contained in an Event Alert

Event Name: An Official or Fan-given name for the Event Pokemon (Ex: Win2011 Celebi, Movie Victini, 20th Anniversery Jirachi)
Pokemon: The Pokemon Species
OT: Set OT
ID: Set ID
Ability: Set Ability; if random or Hidden Ability, this will be pointed out
Nature: Notes if Pokemon's nature is set or random
IVs: Notes if the Pokemon has a set number of flawless IVs
Special Moves: If the Pokemon knows any unique attackes, they will be listed here
Ribbons: Attached Ribbons
Pokeball: What Pokeball the Pokemon is in
Starting Level: Level of the gift Pokemon when received
Shiny?: Notes if Pokemon is Shiny or Shiny locked (never shiny)
Held Item: Item attached
Event Region: Region of distribution (Japan, NA, PAL, etc). Please note that local wireless events are generally region free.
Distribution Method: How the code was given out (Local, Wifi, Code). If distributed by a static code (a non-one use code that's publicly available), the code will be posted here.
Duration: Start and End date of distribution
Event Details & Distribution: Extra details about the distribution if needed

Example: the 2016 20th Anniversary Jirachi event
Event Alert


Event Name: 20th Anniversary Jirachi
Pokemon: Jirachi
OT: 04016
ID: GF
Ability: Serene Grave
Nature: Random
IVs: Three guaranteed 31
Special Moves?: None
Ribbons: Classic Ribbon
Pokeball: Cherish
Starting Level: 100
Shiny?: No, shiny locked
Held Item: Salac Berry
Event Region: Worldwide
Distribution Method: Online Mystery Gift
Duration: 4/1/2016 - 4/24/2016
Event Details & Distribution: With multiple guarenteed 31 IVs, flawless competitive versions of this Pokemon are not very suspicious.

For mod convenience, here is the format to c/p
Code:
[SIZE=6][COLOR=#ff8000][B]Event Announcement[/B][/COLOR][/SIZE][B][SIZE=6][COLOR=#ff0000]Event Alert[/COLOR][/SIZE][/B]

(Pokemon Image Here)
[B]Event Name:[/B]
[B]Pokemon:[/B]
[B]OT:[/B]
[B]ID:[/B]
[B]Ability:[/B]
[B]Nature:[/B]
[B]IVs:[/B]
[B]Special Moves:[/B]
[B]Ribbons:[/B]
[B]Pokeball:[/B]
[B]Starting Level:[/B]
[B]Shiny?:[/B]
[B]Held Item:[/B]
[B]Event Region:[/B]
[B]Distribution Method:[/B]
[B]Duration:[/B]
[B]Event Details & Distribution:[/B]
Whenever an event pops up, we'll try and post it here asap!

Q&A:

Q: A new event was just announced or just released! Will it be on here?
A: Sure, just give us a moment! Feel free to PM me personally if a new event was just announced, I'll be sure to get it on here soon. If you take the time to fill out the info above for an Event Alert, I'll probably give you a little shoutout in the post as well.

Q: I have additional information about an event listed here and / or noticed some information is incorrect!
A: Send me a pm with the details and I'll fix it ASAP.

Q: Will previous events be added to this post?
A: Perhaps eventually if one of the Wi-Fi mods is feeling particularly bored.

To start, I'll be posting major NA and PAL events and get to posting other, more lesser known upcoming and ongoing events later.
 
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Event Alert


Event Name: Pokebank Hidden Ability Regi Distrobution
Pokemon: Regirock, Regice, Registeel
OT: Yours
ID: Yours
Ability: Sturdy, Ice Body, Light Metal (Hidden Abilities)
Nature: Random
IVs: Three guaranteed 31s
Special Moves: None
Ribbons: Classic
Pokeball: Pokeball (Plain)
Starting Level: 50
Shiny?: No, Shiny locked
Held Item: None
Event Region: Worldwide
Distribution Method: Pokebank
Duration: 3/4/2016 - 10/31/2016
Comments: Pokebank Distribution means there is no opportunity to soft reset for IVs. Backing up and restoring save files allow "pseudo"-sring until a flawless version is obtained. Approach flawless versions with skepticism.
 
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Event Alert


Event Name: 20th Anniversary Jirachi
Pokemon: Jirachi
OT: 04016
ID: GF
Ability: Serene Grave
Nature: Random
IVs: Three guaranteed 31
Special Moves?: None
Ribbons: Classic Ribbon
Pokeball: Cherish
Starting Level: 100
Shiny?: No, shiny locked
Held Item: Salac Berry
Event Region: Worldwide
Distribution Method: Online Mystery Gift
Duration: 4/1/2016 - 4/24/2016
Event Details & Distribution: With multiple guarenteed 31 IVs, flawless competitive versions of this Pokemon are not very suspicious.
 
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Event Announcement

May 2016 Hidden Ability Birds Distribution:



Snow Cloack Articuno, Static Zapdos, and Flame Body Moltres will soon be distributed in North America. This is the first time the legendary birds have been distributed with their Hidden Abilities in North America.

This event will be distributed by code. Codes will be emailed to Pokemon.com users subscribed to the Pokemon Trainer Club (pokemon's monthly email advertisement). If you have a Pokemon.com account, visit this url and check off the both under Email preferences to sign up for the newsletter. If you do not have an account, create one, then follow that same URL. Please note that if you previously signed up to receive the Trainer Club newletter, you may need to sign up again as your subscription expires after a few months.

It is unknown if these codes will be unique or distributed through a static code, so its advised you register your account for the distribution just in case. More information can be found on Pokemon's website.
 
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Event Alert


Event Name: PAL Hoopa Redistribution
Pokemon: Hoopa
OT: Harry
ID: 10235
Ability: Magician
Nature: Random
IVs: Three guaranteed 31
Special Moves: None
Ribbons: Classic
Pokeball: Cherish
Starting Level: 50
Shiny?: No, shiny locked
Held Item: Focus Sash
Event Region: PAL
Distribution Method: Code: HOOPA2016
Duration: 4/6/2016 - 4/30/2016
Comments: Repeat of a Previous European Hoopa event; cannot be received if already received from first distribution. Flawless soft reset very reasonable.
 
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Event Alert


Event Name: JP Movie 19 Volcanion Distrobution
Pokemon: Volcanion
OT: ネーベル
ID: 04166
Ability: Water Absorb
Nature: Random
IVs: Three guaranteed 31s
Special Moves: None
Ribbons: Wishing
Pokeball: Cherish
Starting Level: 70
Shiny?: No, Shiny locked
Held Item: Rage Candy Bar
Event Region: JP
Distribution Method: Serial Code
Duration: 4/16/2016 - 9/30/2016
Comments: This is Volcanion's first distribution ever. Any other Volcanion you encounter for now is hacked. A serial code for this event is given with a ticket pre-purchase of Movie 19. Codes can be redeemed multiple times on a single save file. A flawless version of this event is perfectly reasonable, but make sure you can tie down any you find to a trustworthy person with verifiable access to the event. Please note that the attached ribbon prevents trade over the GTS and Wonder Trade. Any you come across are hacked.

Thanks to kobahyu of Youtube for providing a simple video showing off the event, Esmeya for linking me to it, and Djura for verifying the code could be redeemed multiple times on the same save game.
 
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Event Alert


Event Name:
Pokemon:
Venosaur, Charizard, Blastoise, Mewtwo
OT: Pスクラップ
ID:
04286
Ability: Chlorophyll, Solar Power, Rain Dish, Unnerve (HAs)
Nature: Random
IVs: Three Guaranteed 31s
Special Moves: None
Ribbons: Classic
Pokeball: Cherish
Starting Level: 100
Shiny?: Venusaur / Charizard / Blastoise: No, shiny locked. Mewtwo: Yes, always shiny.
Held Item: Venusaurite, Charizardite Y, Blastoisenite, Mewtwonite Y
Event Region: Japan
Distribution Method: Serial Code Redemption
Duration: 4/28/16 - 8/31/2016
Event Details & Distribution: This is the first time Mewtwo has been available Kalos native as a shiny Pokemon or with its hidden ability.

Special Thanks to Djura for additional event information.
 
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Event Alert


Event Name: Spanish Legendary Birds
Pokemon: Articuno, Zapdos, Moltres
OT: Aldora
ID: 03116
Ability: Snow Cloak, Static, Flame Body
Nature: Random
IVs: Three guaranteed flawless
Special Moves: None
Ribbons: Classic
Pokeball: Cherish
Starting Level: 70
Shiny?: No, shiny locked
Held Item: None
Event Region: PAL
Distribution Method: Code
Duration: 3-11-2016 - 4/30/3016
Event Details & Distribution: Distributed through a spanish Pokemon magazine. Some codes have been horded online and given out through automated site features. These websites are 100% NOT TPCi ENDORSED and are entirely 3rd parties who have somehow gained access to codes. However, they are still codes from the event and still 100% legal.

Special thanks to Hells_Gate for notifying me of this distrobution and DHR-107 for verifying some event details.
 
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Event Alert



Event Name:
Pokemon Cartoon Zygarde
Pokemon: Zygarde
OT: XYZ (NA), Descartes (PAL)
ID: 05026
Ability: Aura Break
Nature: Random
IVs: Three guaranteed 31s
Special Moves: None
Ribbons: Classic
Pokeball: Cherish
Starting Level: 100
Shiny?: No, shiny locked
Held Item: None
Event Region: NA, PAL
Distribution Method: Online Mystery Gift
Duration: 4/29/16 - 5/8/16 (NA) / 5/26/16 (PAL)
Event Details & Distribution: Met location is "the Pokemon cartoon". Fateful encounter. Redeemable on both XY and ORAS.

Thanks to Legofigure11, Hells_Gate, and shiny finder for alerting me to this event.
 
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Event Alert


Event Name:
20th Anniversary Darkrai
Pokemon: Darkrai
OT: GF
ID: 05016
Ability: Bad Dreams
Nature: Random
IVs: Three guaranteed 31s
Special Moves: None
Ribbons: Classic
Pokeball: Cherish
Starting Level: 100
Shiny?: No, shiny locked
Held Item: Enigma Berry
Event Region: NA, PAL
Distribution Method: Serial Code
Duration: 5-1-2016 - 5-24-2016, codes redeemable until 7-31-2016
Event Details & Distribution: Codes are distributed at various game stores depending on your country (Gamestop for US, EBGames for Canada, etc). Check http://www.pokemon.com/ for more details on where codes are distributed for your region.
 
Event Announcement



The shiny Xerneas and Yvetal events are finally coming to North America! Throughout the month of may, you'll be able to get these Pokemon off of online mystery gifts for the following dates:

Zygarde: Ongoing - May 8th
Shiny Xerneas: May 11th - May 17th
Shiny Yveltal: May 20th - May 26th

You can find more information on Pokemon.com
 
Event Alert


Event Name: HA Legendary Birds
Pokemon: Articuno, Zapdos, Moltres
OT: Aldora
ID: 05026
Ability: Snow Cloak, Static, Flame Body (HA)
Nature: Random
IVs: Three guaranteed flawless
Special Moves: None
Ribbons: Classic
Pokeball: Cherish
Starting Level: 70
Shiny?: No, shiny locked
Held Item: None
Event Region: NA
Distribution Method: Code
Duration: 5/3/2016 - 7/31/2016
Event Details & Distribution: Unique codes for the birds are being distributed in the May Trainer Club Newsletter for those who signed up for the letter before April 22nd.

Thanks to Djura for confirming the code expiration date.
 
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Event Alert



Event Name: NA Shiny Xerneas
Pokemon: Xerneas
OT: XYZ
ID: 05116
Ability: Fairy Aura
Nature: Random
IVs: Three guaranteed 31s
Special Moves: None
Ribbons: Classic
Pokeball: Cherish
Starting Level: 100
Shiny?: Yes
Held Item: None
Event Region: NA
Distribution Method: Online Mystery Gift
Duration: 5/11/16 - 5/17/16
Event Details & Distribution: Met location is "the Pokemon cartoon". Fateful encounter. Redeemable on both XY and ORAS.
 
Event Alert



Event Name: NA Shiny Yveltal
Pokemon: Yveltal
OT: XYZ
ID: 05206
Ability: Dark Aura
Nature: Random
IVs: Three guaranteed 31s
Special Moves: None
Ribbons: Classic
Pokeball: Cherish
Starting Level: 100
Shiny?: Yes
Held Item: None
Event Region: NA
Distribution Method: Online Mystery Gift
Duration: 5/20/16 - 5/26/16
Event Details & Distribution: Met location is "the Pokemon cartoon". Fateful encounter. Redeemable on both XY and ORAS.
 
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Event Alert


Event Name: 20th Anniversary Manaphy
Pokemon: Manaphy
OT: 06016
ID: GF
Ability: Hydration
Nature: Random
IVs: Three guaranteed 31
Special Moves?: None
Ribbons: Classic Ribbon
Pokeball: Cherish
Starting Level: 100
Shiny?: No, shiny locked
Held Item: King's Rock
Event Region: Worldwide
Distribution Method: Online Mystery Gift
Duration: 6/1/2016 - 6/24/2016
Event Details & Distribution: With multiple guarenteed 31 IVs, flawless competitive versions of this Pokemon are not very suspicious.
 
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Event Alert


Event Name: 20th Anniversery Mew Redistribution
Pokemon: Mew
OT: GF
ID: 02016
Ability: Synchronize
Nature: Random
IVs: Three Guarenteed 31
Special Moves: None
Ribbons: Classic
Pokeball: Cherish
Starting Level: 100
Shiny?: No, Shiny locked
Held Item: None
Event Region: NA and PAL
Distribution Method: Code
Duration: 6/1/2016 - ???
Event Details & Distribution: The 20th Anniversery Mew is being distributed a second time. If you previously received the event, you cannot get the wondercard again

For PAL Cart Owners:
Use the Code MEW2016 to receive this Mew.

For NA Cart Owners:
Codes will soon be distributed soon through the Pokemon Trainer Club newsletter for those who signed up for the service before June 1st.

Thanks to Nelson Tangela for verifying extra information about the PAL distribution.
 
Event Alert


Event Name: Johto Classic Whitney's Miltank
Pokemon: Miltank
OT: Whitney
ID: 05276
Ability: Scrappy (Never Thick Fat)
Nature: Random
IVs: Three Guaranteed 31
Special Moves: None, but they all cause post traumatic flashbacks I guess???
Ribbons: Classic
Pokeball: Cherish
Starting Level: 20
Shiny?: No, shiny locked
Held Item: None
Event Region: XYORAS
Distribution Method: Code
Duration: 6/7/2016 - 7/31/2016
Event Details & Distribution: Reward for participating in the Johto Classic. If you participated, you can claim your Miltank by logging into the PGL and visiting this link.
 
Event Announcement



A Shiny Mewtwo with its Hidden Ability will be distributed to all players who have earned at least one Play! Pokémon point in the 2016 season and have signed up to receive emails from the Pokemon Trainer Club (click here to check if you you have opted to receive emails) before July 10. If you haven't yet participated in any Play! Pokémon events, then don't worry - the International Challenge June is the perfect opportunity to qualify for a Mewtwo.

For more information: http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/a-special-mewtwo-for-play-pokemon-video-game-participants/\

Thanks to Legofigure11 and Hells_Gate.. as well as my friend Alex at Pokemon League for notifying me of this.
 
Pardon how hilariously late this update is

Event Alert



Event Name:
20th Anniversary Shaymin
Pokemon: Shaymin
OT: GF
ID: 07016
Ability: Natural Cure
Nature: Random
IVs: Three guaranteed 31
Special Moves: None
Ribbons: Classic Ribbon
Pokeball: Cherish
Starting Level: 100
Shiny?: No, shiny locked
Held Item: Micle Berry
Event Region: Worldwide
Distribution Method: Online Mystery Gift
Duration: 7/1/2016 - 7/24/2016
Event Details & Distribution: With multiple guarenteed 31 IVs, flawless competitive versions of this Pokemon are not very suspicious.
 
Event Alert


Event Name: Play! Pokemon Shiny Mewtwo
Pokemon: Mewtwo
OT: Play! 2016
ID: 07266
Ability: Unnerve
Nature: Random
IVs: Three guaranteed 31
Special Moves: None
Ribbons: Event Ribbon
Pokeball: Cherish
Starting Level: 100
Shiny?: Yes
Held Item: Mewtwonite Y
Event Region: NA, PAL
Distribution Method: Code
Duration: 7/26/2016 - 8/21/2016
Event Details & Distribution: Distributed via email to every Play! Pokemon account that had participated in a Play! Pokemon event throughout the year. These events include premier challenges, regionals, nationals, and international challenges. With multiple guarenteed 31 IVs, flawless competitive versions of this Pokemon are not very suspicious.
 
Event Alert


Event Name: 20th Anniversary Arceus
Pokemon: Arceus
OT: GF
ID: 08016
Ability: Multitype
Nature: Random
IVs: Three guaranteed 31
Special Moves: None
Ribbons: Classic Ribbon
Pokeball: Cherish
Starting Level: 100
Shiny?: No, shiny locked
Held Item: None
Event Region: Worldwide
Distribution Method: Serial Code
Duration: 8/1/2016 - 8/24/2016
Event Details & Distribution: With multiple guarenteed 31 IVs, flawless competitive versions of this Pokemon are not very suspicious.
 
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