The Pokémon Scrap 2016 (ポケモンスクラップ2016) campaign has been revealed and starting on February 1st, 2016, specially marked merchandise have Pokémon Scraps enclosed in them and will be available at participating stores in Japan. Players can get Pokémon for their video game depending on how many Pokémon Scrap are obtained! The Pokémon Scrap 2016 website will open on Friday, January 29th, 2016.

There are two different courses which people can registered scraps for! Depending on the course, the Pokémon and items that people can get are different! Players cam collect over 50 different Scrap Cards like Pikachu and Mewtwo.


Course A: From March 1st, 2016 until August 31st, 2016, participants can receive these four Pokémon:

• Alternate-colored Eievui
• Freezer (Hidden Ability)
• Thunder (Hidden Ability)
• Fire (Hidden Ability)

Stamp Requirements

• 1 Stamp - Eievui
• 4 Stamps - Freezer
• 8 Stamps - 5 Rare Candies
• 12 Stamps - Thunder
• 16 Stamps - Fire
• 20 Stamps - Master Ball

Course B: From April 28th, 2016 until August 31st, 2016, a follow-up campaign course will be available. Details of this course will be announced closer to its start date.

Pokémon Scrap 2016 Eligible Goods

Below are the product which those wishing to participate in this campaign can purchase.

Pokémon Pan - Pokémon Strawberry Milk Cream Bread / Pokémon Tuna Bread
(ポケモンパン「ポケットモンスターいちごミルククリームパン」　「ポケットモンスターツナパン」)


Popcorn and Pikachu Snack - Butter and Soy Sauce and Caramel Flavor
(ポップコーン＆ピカチュウスナック　バターしょうゆ味＆キャラメル味)


Pokémon Seasoning Mini Pack and Pokémon Curry Pork and Sweet Corn
(「ポケモンふりかけミニパック（20袋入）」「ポケモンカレー＜ポーク＆コーン甘口＞」)


Pokémon 3D Candy (ポケモン3Dキャンディ)


Pokémon Flutes (ポケモンふえ)


Pokémon Acrylic Key Chains (ポケモンアクリルキーホルダー)


Source: http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2016/01/160115_cm01.html

Throughout 2016 to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Pokémon games, a Mythical Pokémon Distribution Event will take place each at participating merchants across North America. Players of Pokémon X, Y, Omega Ruby or Alpha Sapphire are elegible to receive these Pokémon. They will also be distributed worldwide but details of other countries have yet to be finalized and announced.

Picture	Pokémon Information
	Pokémon: Mew Type: Psychic Ability: Synchronize Moves: Pound Distribution Location: GameStop Distribution Dates: February 1st - February 24th, 2016 Distribution Type: Serial Code Kick off the Pokémon 20th celebration with the Mythical Pokémon Mew! Mew was the first Mythical Pokémon to be discovered—obtained in the original Pokémon Red and Pokémon Blue games. Mew now returns in much the same way as it appeared for players nearly 20 years ago. Don’t miss this chance to get the very first Mythical Pokémon once again! The Mythical Pokémon Mew will be available at participating GameStop stores starting February 1, 2016. Visit GameStop to pick up a code that will unlock Mew in your Pokémon Omega Ruby, Pokémon Alpha Sapphire, Pokémon X, or Pokémon Y game. Be sure to redeem your code in your game by May 31, 2016!
	Pokémon: Celebi Type: Psychic/Grass Ability: Natural Cure Moves: Confusion, Recover, Heal Bell, Safeguard Distribution Location: Nintendo Network Distribution Dates: March 1st - March 24th, 2016 Distribution Type: Wi-Fi The second Mythical Pokémon of the Pokémon 20th celebration is Celebi, who debuted in Pokémon Gold and Pokémon Silver for the Game Boy Color. Now Celebi is once again available for a limited time via Nintendo Network! This Celebi has the same moves as the original Mythical Pokémon and is ready to confound its foes and support its teammates in battle! Receive Celebi via Nintendo Network beginning March 1, 2016, for your Pokémon Omega Ruby, Pokémon Alpha Sapphire, Pokémon X, or Pokémon Y game. The Pokémon will be available only until March 24, 2016, so don't miss this opportunity!
	Pokémon: Jirachi Type: Steel/Psychic Ability: Serene Grace Moves: Wish, Confusion, Rest Distribution Location: Nintendo Network Distribution Dates: April 1st - April 24th, 2016 Distribution Type: Wi-Fi The Mythical Pokémon Jirachi returns in a Nintendo Network distribution event for your Pokémon Omega Ruby, Pokémon Alpha Sapphire, Pokémon X, or Pokémon Y game! The Wish Pokémon Jirachi first appeared in Pokémon Rubyand Pokémon Sapphire. Now it returns for players as part of the Pokémon 20th celebration with the same three moves it had when it debuted! Receive Jirachi via Nintendo Network beginning April 1, 2016, for your Pokémon Omega Ruby, Pokémon Alpha Sapphire, Pokémon X, or Pokémon Y game. The Pokémon will be available only until April 24, 2016, so don't miss this opportunity!
	Pokémon: Darkrai Type: Dark Ability: Bad Dreams Moves: Dark Void, Ominous Wind, Nightmare, Feint Attack Distribution Location: GameStop Distribution Dates: May 1st - May 24th, 2016 Distribution Type: Serial Code First appearing in Pokémon Diamond and Pokémon Pearl, the Mythical Darkrai has cast a long shadow over the Pokémon world. The powerful Pitch-Black Pokémon returns for the Pokémon 20th celebration, this time via a special distribution event at participating GameStop stores! With awesome moves and the Bad Dreams Ability, Darkrai is certain to give your opponents nightmares. The Mythical Pokémon Darkrai will be available at participating GameStop stores starting May 1, 2016. Visit GameStop to pick up a code that will unlock Darkrai in your Pokémon Omega Ruby, Pokémon Alpha Sapphire, Pokémon X, or Pokémon Y game. Be sure to redeem your code in your game by August 31, 2016!
	Pokémon: Manaphy Type: Water Ability: Hydration Moves: Tail Glow, Bubble, Water Sport Distribution Location: Nintendo Network Distribution Dates: June 1st - June 24th, 2016 Distribution Type: Wi-Fi Don’t miss this chance to get the Mythical Pokémon Manaphy as part of the Pokémon 20th celebration! Manaphy could originally be obtained in Pokémon Diamond and Pokémon Pearl, but its Egg first had to be obtained in the Nintendo DS game Pokémon Ranger. Now you can get this extremely rare Pokémon via a Nintendo Network event! Receive Manaphy via Nintendo Network beginning June 1, 2016, for your Pokémon Omega Ruby, Pokémon Alpha Sapphire, Pokémon X, or Pokémon Y game. The Pokémon will be available only until June 24, 2016, so don't miss this opportunity!
	Pokémon: Shaymin Type: Grass Ability: Natural Cure Moves: Seed Flare, Aromatherapy, Substitute, Energy Ball Distribution Location: Nintendo Network Distribution Dates: July 1st - July 24th, 2016 Distribution Type: Wi-Fi The Pokémon 20th celebration continues into the summer with a Shaymin special distribution event! For a limited time, you can get the Mythical Pokémon Shaymin via Nintendo Network with the same moves as when it debuted in Pokémon Diamond and Pokémon Pearl. Shaymin will arrive in its Land Forme. Take the Pokémon to a family on Route 123 in your Pokémon Omega Ruby or Pokémon Alpha Sapphire game to receive the Gracidea flower, capable of changing Shaymin into Sky Forme. Download Shaymin via Nintendo Network beginning July 1, 2016, for your Pokémon Omega Ruby, Pokémon Alpha Sapphire, Pokémon X, or Pokémon Y game. The Pokémon will be available only until July 24, 2016, so don't miss this opportunity!
	Pokémon: Arceus Type: Normal Ability: Multitype Moves: Judgment, Recover, Hyper Beam, Perish Song Distribution Location: GameStop Distribution Dates: August 1st - August 24th, 2016 Distribution Type: Serial Code Visit participating GameStop stores to get a code that will unlock the Mythical Pokémon Arceus in your game! Arceus originally appeared in Pokémon Diamond and Pokémon Pearl. Arceus can become any Pokémon type while holding a corresponding Plate, which can be discovered in various locations across Hoenn in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire. The Mythical Pokémon Arceus will be available at participating GameStop stores starting August 1, 2016. Visit GameStop to pick up a code that will unlock Arceus in your Pokémon Omega Ruby, Pokémon Alpha Sapphire, Pokémon X, or Pokémon Y game. Be sure to redeem your code in your game by November 30, 2016!
	Pokémon: Victini Type: Psychic/Fire Ability: Victory Star Moves: Incinerate, Quick Attack, Endure, Confusion Distribution Location: Nintendo Network Distribution Dates: September 1st - September 24th, 2016 Distribution Type: Wi-Fi Add the charm and power of the Mythical Pokémon Victini via a Nintendo Network event as part of the Pokémon 20th celebration! Victini could originally be encountered in the Liberty Garden in Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version by players who had acquired the Liberty Pass. Now you can get Victini for a limited time! Receive Victini via Nintendo Network beginning September 1, 2016, for your Pokémon Omega Ruby, Pokémon Alpha Sapphire, Pokémon X, or Pokémon Y game. The Pokémon will be available only until September 24, 2016, so don't miss this opportunity!
	Pokémon: Keldeo Type: Water/Fighting Ability: Justified Moves: Aqua Jet, Leer, Double Kick, Bubble Beam Distribution Location: Nintendo Network Distribution Dates: October 1st - October 24th, 2016 Distribution Type: Wi-Fi The Mythical Pokémon Keldeo first galloped into Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version in Ordinary Form, and then changed into its majestic Resolute Form after learning the Secret Sword move in Pokémon Black 2 and Pokémon White 2. Now you can get Keldeo via a Nintendo Network event, once again in Ordinary Form in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire! Then, seek out the Move Tutor in Mauville City to teach Keldeo its signature Secret Sword move. Receive Keldeo via Nintendo Network beginning October 1, 2016, for your Pokémon Omega Ruby, Pokémon Alpha Sapphire, Pokémon X, or Pokémon Y game. This Pokémon will be available only until October 24, 2016, so don't miss this opportunity!
	Pokémon: Genesect Type: Bug/Steel Ability: Download Moves: Techno Blast, Magnet Bomb, Solar Beam, Signal Beam Distribution Location: GameStop Distribution Dates: November 1st - November 24th, 2016 Distribution Type: Serial Code We’re approaching the end of the Pokémon 20th celebration! The second-to-last Mythical Pokémon you can get is the amazing Genesect, which first appeared in the Unova region. Head to a participating GameStop store to pick up a code for Genesect. Then, once you get the Mythical Pokémon, collect the Drives that change the type of its Techno Blast move in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire by talking to a character in Mauville City. Get Genesect at participating GameStop stores beginning November 1, 2016. Visit GameStop to pick up a code that will unlock Genesect for your Pokémon Omega Ruby, Pokémon Alpha Sapphire, Pokémon X, or Pokémon Y game. Be sure to redeem your code in your game by February 28, 2017!
	Pokémon: Meloetta Type: Normal/Psychic Ability: Serene Grace Moves: Quick Attack, Confusion, Round Distribution Location: Nintendo Network Distribution Dates: December 1st - December 24th, 2016 Distribution Type: Wi-Fi We round out the Pokémon 20th celebration with a chance to get the elegant Meloetta via Nintendo Network! The Melody Pokémon first appeared in the Unova region, complete with the capability of changing from Aria Forme to Pirouette Forme in battle when it used the move Relic Song. Don’t miss your chance to have the graceful Meloetta perform in your Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire game! Visit the Move Tutor in Mauville City to teach it Relic Song to transform it into Pirouette Forme once again! Receive Meloetta via Nintendo Network beginning December 1, 2016, for your Pokémon Omega Ruby, Pokémon Alpha Sapphire, Pokémon X, or Pokémon Y game. The Pokémon will be available only until December 24, 2016, so don't miss this opportunity!

Source: http://www.pokemon20.com/en-us/mythical.html

The official Nintendo Hong Kong website has announced that Diancie will be distributed to players of Pokémon X, Pokémon Y, Pokémon Omega Ruby or Pokémon Alpha Sapphire on October 15th, 2015 and October 29th, 2015. Players needed to login to Facebook in order to receive a code. Diancie is similar to the one distributed in Japan in 2014 for the 17th Movie in theaters. A DVD for the 17th movie will also be available.

Diancie Information

Level: 100
OT: Universe
Moves: Diamond Storm, Moonblast, Reflect and Return
Item: Normal Gem


Sources: http://www.nintendo.com.hk/event/pokemon_event_2015diancie.htm, https://www.facebook.com/Nintendo.hk/posts/1671300976419712 and http://www.nintendo.com.hk/event/pokemon_event_2015diancie_data.htm

As part of the Pokémon Center Halloween festivities, a Bakeccha will be distributed at all the Pokémon Center and Pokémon Store locations from October 10th, 2015 until November 1st, 2015. It will be available to players of Pokémon X, Y, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. Full details of this Bakeccha were not announced.

Pokémon Center Halloween

The Pokémon Centers will be decorated for Halloween from October 10th, 2015 until November 1st, 2015 and the Pikachu mascot will be visiting locations dressed in a cloak. On the weekends and public holidays, customers will also be able to get a Pikachu Halloween version sun visor as a gift.


Sources: http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2015/09/150917_p01.html and http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2015/10/151002_p01.html

The official Japanese Pokémon website has announced a Pikachu distribution as part of the Dance? Great Pikachu Outbreak! (踊る？ピカチュウ大量発生チュウ！) festivities for 2015. The distribution is being promoted as An alternate-colored Pikachu that knows Teeter Dance (フラフラダンスを覚えた色違いのピカチュウ). Players of X, Y, Omega Ruby or Alpha Sapphire are eligible to receive this event Pokémon. It will be distributed from August 8th, 2015 until August 16th, 2015 from 10:30 to 17:00 JST at the Landmark Plaza 1F - Garden Square in Yokohama, Japan.


The level 10 alternate-colored Pikachu knows the moves: Teeter Dance, Play Nice, Tail Whip and Nuzzle. It is holding the Persim Berry item.

Source: http://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/dance_pika/news/post.php/7/#

From July 21st, 2015 until August 3rd, 2015, players can take advantage of big savings in the PokéMileage Club Summer Sale! All items in the PokéMileage Shop are 50% off their usual cost in Poké Miles and the price of admission for all attractions has also been reduced. It's the perfect time to stock up on great items for your Pokémon X, Pokémon Y, Pokémon Omega Ruby, or Pokémon Alpha Sapphire game!

The Japanese Pokémon Global Link has also announced that the Ability Capsule (とくせいカプセル) will be available to purchase for 5000pt.

Sources: http://3ds.pokemon-gl.com/information/c610d3ef-d832-4f41-ba04-3be5537392ba and http://3ds.pokemon-gl.com/information/ff1f47b6-b4b5-44f9-b978-fe4bdc71b347

As we reported in April of 2015, Pokémon Center Hiroshima (ポケモンセンターヒロシマ) will be the 9th Pokémon Center to open in Japan and it will have its Grand Opening on Friday June 26th, 2015. New details about the exclusive Koiking and alternate-colored Gyarados distributions and some of the exclusive merchandise have been announced by the official Pokémon website.

A Koiking and an alternate-colored Gyarados will be available for player of Pokémon X, Y, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire from June 26th, 2015 until August 31st, 2015 at all Pokémon Center and Pokémon Store locations. This will be the first event distribution for Pokémon Store locations. No specific details were revealed but will be announced closer to the opening date.


Three Pikachu plushies will be available for 2000yen each: Pikachu Pretending to be Koiking (コイキングごっこピカチュウ), Pikachu Pretending to be Gyarados (ギャラドスごっこピカチュウ) and Pikachu Pretending to be Red Gyarados - Limited Pokémon Center Hiroshima (ギャラドスごっこピカチュウ 赤いギャラドスver. ポケモンセンターヒロシマ限定)


Source: http://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/pokecen_hiroshima/

Patches for Pokémon X and Y and Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire are now available to download off via the Nintendo eShop. The version 1.5 patch for X and Y as well as the version 1.4 patch for Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire both officially state that: "Various bugs have been fixed to provide a smoother gaming experience." (ゲームを快適に遊んでいただけるよう、いくつかの問題を修正しました。) The patch is required to play in all official tournaments as well as any online play.

XY Version 1.5 QR Update Codes

ORAS Version 1.4 QR Update Codes

Sources: http://www.nintendo.co.jp/3ds/ecrj/update/index.html and http://www.nintendo.co.jp/3ds/ekjj/update/index.html

Players that purchase the Nintendo 3DS Pocket Monsters Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Strategy Guide (닌텐도 3DS 소프트웨어「포켓몬스터 오메가루비·알파사파이어」속성 클리어가이드) in South Korea can get a serial code to unlock Keldeo. The book costs 9000won and can be purchased at supermarkets and bookstores nationwide. The book was release in late February 2015 and the Keldeo serial can be redeemed on Korean copies of ORAS from February 25th, 2015 until January 31st, 2016. Details of this Keldeo have been added to our Event Database.


Sources: http://pokemonkorea.co.kr/?inc=news-news_view&IDX=10376 and http://pokemonkorea.co.kr/?inc=goods-goods_view&IDX=195&gCategory=%EC%B6%9C%ED%8C%90

Extreme Speed Jikguri

The official Korean Pokémon website updated with information on the Korean 2015 World Championship Qualifying Tournaments. To promote participation and visitors at the event, an Extreme Speed Jikguri is being distributed via a serial code. The code is: WCSK2015 and can be redeemed on Korean copies ORAS. Details of this Jikguri have been added to our Event Database


Source: http://pokemonkorea.co.kr/?inc=popup-2015kwcsk

Nintendo has released Nintendo 3DS firmware version 9.5.0-23. This patch fixes the web browser exploit that was being used to inject Pokémon into XY and ORAS as well as unlocking free items in Pokémon Shuffle. Users will need to update to the latest version to use the Nintendo eShop.

Main changes for version 9.5.0-23U:

Update released: March 2nd, 2015 - Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments have been made to enhance the user experience.

Source: http://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/231/~/system-menu-update-history