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[[File:2016 Mythical Pokémon Distributions artwork.png|thumb|Promotional artwork]]
To celebrate {{bp|Pokémon 20th Anniversary|Pokémon's 20th anniversary}}, {{bp|Mythical Pokémon}} will be distributed throughout 2016 via serial code at {{wp|GameStop}} in the United States and via the {{bp|Nintendo Network}}. They will also be available throughout Europe, but no details have been announced about that distribution.

All the distributed Pokémon will be at {{bp|level}} 100, in a {{bp|Cherish Ball}}, and have a {{bp|Classic Ribbon}}. Their {{bp|original Trainer}} is "GF", and they each are met at "a {{bp|lovely place}}". The distribution can be obtained in both {{bp|Pokémon X and Y}} and {{bp|Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}.

==Distributions==
From Feb. 1 until Feb. 24, code cards to obtain {{p|Mew}} will be distributed at GameStop stores in the United States, with the serial codes being valid until May 31, 2016. The distribution methods for other countries have not yet been announced. Mew will know the move {{m|Pound}}, have the {{bp|Ability}} {{a|Synchronize}}, have no held item, and have the {{bp|Trainer ID number}} 02016.

Mew will also be featured in the Mythical Pokémon Collection - Mew box that also comes out in February; the box comes with Mew pin, a Mew Full Art promotional card, and two ''Generations'' TCG booster packs. (''Generations'' is a set that is released Feb. 20. The set contains 110 cards, which includes 16 Pokémon-EX cards such as Jolteon-EX, Charizard-EX, Mega Charizard-EX (X version), Venusaur-EX, Mega Venusaur-EX, Blastoise-EX, and Mega Blastoise-EX.) GameStop will also be selling a 6" Mew plush toy, and a 2" Mew figurine with a {{bp|Great Ball}}.

From March 1 until March 24, {{p|Celebi}} will be distributed via Nintendo Network. Celebi will know the moves {{m4|Confusion|Recover|Heal Bell|Safeguard}}, have the Ability {{a|Natural Cure}}, have no held item, and have the Trainer ID number 03016. Celebi will also be featured in the Mythical Pokémon Collection - Celebi box that also comes out in March; the box comes with a Celebi pin, a Celebi promotional card, and two ''Generations'' TCG booster packs. In March, {{wp|Toys "R" Us}} be selling a 6" Celebi plush toy, and a small 2" Celebi figurine with a Great Ball.

From April 1 until April 24, {{p|Jirachi}} will be distributed via Nintendo Network. Jirachi will know the moves {{m|Wish}}, {{m|Confusion}}, and {{m|Rest}}, have the Ability {{a|Serene Grace}}, hold a {{bp|Salac Berry}}, and have the Trainer ID number 04016. Jirachi will also be featured in the Mythical Pokémon Collection - Jirachi box that also comes out in April. The box comes with a Jirachi pin, a Jirachi promotional card, and two ''Generations'' TCG booster packs. In April, Toys "R" Us will be selling a 6" Jirachi plush toy, and a small Jirachi figurine with a {{bp|Premier Ball}}.

From May 1 until May 24, {{p|Darkrai}} will be distributed at GameStop stores in the United States, with the serial codes being valid until August 31, 2016. Darkrai will know the moves {{m4|Dark Void|Ominous Wind|Nightmare|Feint Attack}}, have the Ability {{a|Bad Dreams}}, hold an {{bp|Enigma Berry}}, and have the Trainer ID number 05016. Darkrai will also be featured in the Mythical Pokémon Collection - Darkrai box that also comes out in May; the box comes with a Darkrai pin, a Darkrai promotional card, and two ''Generations'' TCG booster packs. GameStop will also be selling a 6" Darkrai plush toy, and a 2" Darkrai figurine with a Premier Ball.

From June 1 until June 24, {{p|Manaphy}} will be distributed via Nintendo Network. Jirachi will know the moves {{m|Tail Glow}}, {{m|Bubble}}, and {{m|Water Sport}}, have the Ability {{a|Hydration}}, hold a {{bp|King's Rock}}, and have the Trainer ID number 06016. Manaphy will also be featured in the Mythical Pokémon Collection - Manaphy box that also comes out in June; the box comes with a Manaphy pin, a Manaphy promotional card, and two ''Generations'' TCG booster packs. In June, Toys "R" Us will be selling a 6" Manaphy plush toy, and a 2" Manaphy figurine with a {{bp|Poké Ball}}.

From July 1 until July 24, {{p|Shaymin}} will be distributed via Nintendo Network. Shaymin will know the moves {{m4|Seed Flare|Aromatherapy|Substitute|Energy Ball}}, have the Ability {{a|Natural Cure}}, hold a {{bp|Micle Berry}}, and have the Trainer ID number 07016. Shaymin will also be featured in the Mythical Pokémon Collection - Shaymin box that also comes out in July; the box comes with a Shaymin pin, a Shaymin promotional card, and two ''Generations'' TCG booster packs. In July, Toys "R" Us will be selling a 6" Shaymin plush toy, and a 2" Shaymin figurine with an {{bp|Ultra Ball}}.

From August 1 until August 24, {{p|Arceus}} will be distributed at GameStop stores in the United States, with the serial codes being valid until November 30, 2016. Arceus will know the moves {{m4|Judgment|Recover|Hyper Beam|Perish Song}}, have the Ability {{a|Multitype}}, have no held item, and have the Trainer ID number 08016. Arceus will also be featured in the Mythical Pokémon Collection - Arceus box that also comes out in August; the box comes with a Arceus pin, an Arceus promotional card, and two ''Generations'' TCG booster packs. GameStop will also be selling a 6" Arceus plush toy, and a 2" Arceus figurine with a {{bp|Master Ball}}.

From Sept. 1 until Sept. 24, {{p|Victini}} will be distributed via Nintendo Network. Victini will know the moves {{m4|Incinerate|Quick Attack|Endure|Confusion}}, have the Ability {{a|Victory Star}}, have no held item, and have the Trainer ID number 09016. Victini will also be featured in the Mythical Pokémon Collection - Victini box that also comes out in September; the box comes with a Victini pin, a Victini promotional card, and two ''Generations'' TCG booster packs. In September, Toys "R" Us will be selling a 6" Victini plush toy, and a 2" Victini figurine with a Master Ball.

From Oct. 1 until Oct. 24, {{p|Keldeo}} will be distributed via Nintendo Network. Victini will know the moves {{m4|Aqua Jet|Leer|Double Kick|Bubble Beam}}, have the Ability {{a|Justified}}, hold a {{bp|PP Max}}, and have the Trainer ID number 10016. Keldeo will also be featured in the Mythical Pokémon Collection - Keldeo box that also comes out in October; the box comes with a Keldeo pin, a Keldeo promotional card, and two ''Generations'' TCG booster packs. In October, Toys "R" Us will be selling a 6" Keldeo plush toy, and a 2" Keldeo figurine with a {{bp|Luxury Ball}}.

From Nov. 1 until Nov. 24, {{p|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 {{m4|Techno Blast|Magnet Bomb|Solar Beam|Signal Beam}}, have the Ability {{a|Download}}, have no held item, and have the Trainer ID number 11016. Genesect will also be featured in the Mythical Pokémon Collection - Genesect box that also comes out in November; the box comes with a Genesect pin, an Genesect promotional card, and two ''Generations'' TCG booster packs. GameStop will also be selling a 6" Genesect plush toy.

From Dec. 1 until Dec. 24, {{p|Meloetta}} will be distributed via Nintendo Network. Meloetta will know the moves {{m|Quick Attack}}, {{m|Confusion}}, and {{m|Round}}, have the Ability {{a|Serene Grace}}, hold a {{bp|PP Max}}, and have the Trainer ID number 12016. Meloetta will also be featured in the Mythical Pokémon Collection - Meloetta box that also comes out in December; the box comes with a Meloetta pin, a Meloetta promotional card, and two ''Generations'' TCG booster packs. Toys "R" Us will be selling a Meloetta plush toy and a small Meloetta figurine in December.

From Dec. 1 until Dec. 24, a level 100 {{p|Meloetta}} will be distributed to the Pokémon X and Y and Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire games. It will know the moves {{m|Quick Attack}}, {{m|Confusion}}, and {{m|Round}}. Meloetta will be distributed via the Nintendo Network internationally. Meloetta will also be featured in the Mythical Pokémon Collection - Meloetta box that also comes out in December; the box comes with a Meloetta pin, a Meloetta promotional card, and two ''Generations'' TCG booster packs. In December, Toys "R" Us will be selling a 6" Meloetta plush toy, and a 2" Meloetta figurine with a {{bp|Quick Ball}}.

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