The rarest of the rare will be available for free starting this February.
2016 is a big year for Pokémon, as the franchise celebrates its 20th anniversary.
One way Nintendo and the Pokémon Company are celebrating is by offering a Mythical Pokémon to download for free every month starting this February.
Mythical Pokémon are a subset of Legendary Pokémon that cannot be normally encountered in the games. They are not required to complete the Pokédex, but they’re awesome nonetheless.
These Pokémon can only be downloaded by receiving a download code from Gamestop, or online through the Nintendo Network. They will be available for Pokémon X, Y, Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire on the 3DS. Sorry to all those still playing on the Gameboy Color.
Check out the release schedule for the Mythical Pokémon below. *
Mew
Available via a free Gamestop code from February 1 – February 24, 2016
Celebi
Available via the Nintendo Network from March 1- March 24, 2016
Jirachi
Available via the Nintendo Network from April 1 – April 24, 2016
Darkrai
Available via a free Gamestop code from May 1- May 24, 2016
Manaphy
Available via the Nintendo Network from June 1- June 24, 2016
Shaymin
Available via the Nintendo Network from July 1- July 24, 2016
Arceus
Available via a free Gamestop code from August 1- August 24, 2016
Victini
Available via the Nintendo Network from September 1- September 24, 2016
Keldeo
Available via the Nintendo Network from October 1- October 24, 2016
Genesect
Available via a free Gamestop code from November 1- November 24, 2016
Meloetta
Available via the Nintendo Network from December 1- December 24, 2016
For the movesets and abilities of these Pokémon, check out the official page here.
*For distribution details on Europe and other regions, be sure to check the official 20th Anniversary website.
