As a concept introduced within the Pokémon Global Link in Pokémon Black & White and continuation in Generation VI, Pokémon Sun & Moon continues the a new method of getting events, the serial code. Here, you get given a unique serial code within certain events or releases which is to be entered on Mystery Gift. When you enter the Serial Code, you're connected to the Internet to download the event. The serial code will then no longer work if it's a one-time use code.

100 Poké Balls

Release Dates:



Japan: November 18th 2016

North America: November 18th 2016



Gift: 2 * 100 Poké Balls If you purchase the special Pokémon Sun & Moon Double Pack in Japan or North America, you will get given two sets of Serial Codes. These codes give you 100 Poké Balls each

Quick Balls

Release Dates:



Japan: November 18th 2016

Europe: November 23rd 2016



Gift:

12 Quick Balls Method:

If you buy Pokémon Sun & Moon on the Nintendo 3DS eShop in Japan or EUrope, you will discover a special serial code for 10 Quick Balls. This is only for people who purchase the game on the eShop in the first week..

CoroCoro - Rockruff Gifts

Release Dates:



Japan: December 15th 2016 - February 14th 2017



Gift:

Lucky Egg, Choice Band (Sun), Choice Scarf (Moon) Method:

In the January 2017 issue of the CoroCoro magazine, a special code was distributed which provided a special gift of a Lucky Egg, and a Choice Band in Sun or a Choice Scarf in Moon. These items are intended for you to give Rockruff, the CoroCoro mascot, a fighting chance and opportunity in the game

Gold Bottle Cap

Release Dates:



Japan: December 14th 2016 - ??



Gift:

Gold Bottle Cap Method:

In the special edition Pokémon Sun *& Moon Guidebook in Japan, when you buy both the guidebook and Pokédex book in a bundle, you will get a special code that will give you a Gold Bottle Cap.

50 Battle Points

Release Dates:



Global: December 22nd 2016 - January 30th 2017

Global: February 9th - March 30th 2017



Gift:

50 Battle Points Method:

If you participated in the Battle of Alola Online Competition , then as a special gift for participation, you can redeem a code for 50 Battle Points from the Global Link website. It was the repeated for the Alola Friendly Battle Competition

Bottle Cap Event

Release Dates:



Europe: February 3rd 2017 - March 12th 2017

North America: February 13th 2017 - ?? 2017



Gift:

1 Bottle Cap Method:

To tie in with the release of the Sun & Moon TCG set, a special distribution of a Bottle Cap was running in Europe through February with the code expiring on May 13th 2017. In the UK, this code is given at all GAME stores. In Denmark, it is being given in Gamestop. In Germany, it is being given through the Nintendo Zone in Gamestop from February 10th. In Canada, the Bottle Cap codes can be obtained through EB Games while in Spain it will be available at GAME through the Nintendo Zone until March 12th 2017. In Italy you can get codes at Gamestop until March 5th 2017. In France it can be obtained from today to March 12th in Micromania stores. It has also begun at GamePlanet in Mexico.

5 Rare Candy + 1 Friend Ball

Release Dates:



Global: February 21st - March 30th 2017



Gift:

5 Rare Candy + 1 Friend Ball Method:

If you participated in the Trade Pokémon at the GTS Global Mission and made 5 trades withi nt, then as a special gift for participation, you can redeem a code for 5 Rare Candy & 1 Friend Ball from the Global Link website.

Beedrill & Mawile Mega Stones

Release Dates:



Global: March 7th 2017 - April 29th 2017



Gift:

Beedrillite

Mawilite Method:

For all players who played 3 or more battles in the 2017 International Challenge February online competition, a special code was added to the Pokémon Global Link to obtain a code for Mawilite and Beedrillite. A shared serial code for all other players is planned for April 2017.

Mewtwo Mega Stones

Release Dates:



Global: March 3rd 2017 to October 31st 2017



Gift:

Mewtwonite X

Mewtwonite Y Method:

As part of a continued campaign to distribute Mega Stones, the Mewtwonite X and Mewtwonite Y Mega Stones were distributed globally using the Serial Code: M2DESCENT.

Pokémon with You - Pikachu

Release Dates:



Japan: March 11th 2017 - March 30th 2017



Gift:

Pikachu Method:

Following 6 years since the tragic earthquake in Sendai, as part of the annual Pokémon with You charity drive, when you donate 500¥, you will receive a Serial Code for a Pikachu with the Egg Move Bestow and the Event Move Hold Hands. ピカチュウ ♀ Level 10

✚ OT: トウホク ID: 201703 Ability: Static Hold Item:

Sweet Heart Any Nature.

Date of Receiving

a lovely place. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 10 Bestow Hold Hands Return Play Nice

CoroCoro Charizard

Release Dates:



Japan: March 15th 2017 - April 30th 2017



Gift:

Charizard Method:

In early 2017, the CoroCoro magazine ran a campaign for which Pokémon is the best. The winner of that campaign is Charizard and from that, in the April 2017 issue of CoroCoro, a special Serial Code is given to obtain the Charizard. リザードン ♂ / ♀ Level 40

✚ OT: コロコロ ID: 565640 Ability: Blaze Hold Item: No Item Any Nature.

Date of Receiving

a lovely place. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 40 Dragon Claw Dragon Rage Fly Flare Blitz

Shiny Tapu Koko

Release Dates:



Japan: March 17th 2017 - April 9th 2017



Gift:

Tapu Koko Method:

As part of a Shiny Tapu Koko campaign covering merchandise, the TCG and the games, a distribution of a Shiny Tapu Koko was given in many stores in Japan such as 7-11, Pokémon Centers, Yodobashi Camera, Aeon, Amazon and Rakuten. カプ・コケコ Level 60

★ ✚ OT: メレメレ ID: ?? Ability: Electric Surge Hold Item:

Electric Seed Any Nature.

Date of Receiving

a lovely place. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 60 Nature's Madness Discharge Agility Electro Ball

Pidgeot & Steelix Mega Stones

Release Dates:



Global: March 28th 2017 - April 28th 2017



Gift:

Steelixite & Pidgeotite Method:

For all players who played 3 or more battles in the Kanto x Alola Regional Rumble online competition, a special code was added to the Pokémon Global Link to obtain a code for Steelixite & Pidgeotite. A shared serial code for all other players is planned for 2017.

Audino & Medicham Mega Stones

Release Dates:



Global: April 7th 2017 to October 31st 2017



Gift:

Mawilite, Medichamite, Audinite & Beedrillite Method:

As part of a continued campaign to distribute Mega Stones, the Mawilite, Medichamite, Audinite & Beedrillite Mega Stones were distributed globally using the Serial Code: INTIMIDATE.

Original Cap Pikachu

Hoenn Cap Pikachu

Release Dates:



Japan: May 3rd 2017 - May 15th 2017 & August 2nd - August 14th 2017



Gift:

Hoenn Cap Pikachu Method:

To commemorate the release of the movie, Pokémon! I Choose You! , when you prebooked tickets you got a code for a special Pikachu. This Pikachu has one of Ash's hats, depending on when you obtained it. It also came with the Pikashunium Z Z-Crystal. ピカチュウ ♂ Level 6

✚ OT: サトシ ID: 021121 Ability: Static Hold Item: No Item Hardy Nature.

Date of Receiving

2017 Pokémon Movie. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 6 Thunderbolt Quick Attack Thunder Iron Tail This event also comes with the gift of a Pikashunium Z .



Guardians Rising Lycanroc

Release Dates:



North America: May 15th 2017 - June 5th 2017

Europe: May 5th 2017 - June 31st 2017



Gift:

Midnight Form Lycanroc Method:

To coincide with the release of the Guardians Rising TCG set, the long rumoured Lycanroc event has finally been announced. In the UK, it will be distributed at GAME from May 5th to May 31st. In France it will be distributed at Micromania from May 13th to June 12th. In Spain, it will be distributed in GAME from May 5th 2017. In Italy it will be given at Gamestop from May 5th to May 31st. In Germany it will be given at Gamestop from May 5th to May 31st. Lycanroc ♂ Level 50

✚ OT: Rocky ID: 051517 Ability: No Guard Hold Item:

Life Orb Any Nature.

Date of Receiving

a lovely place. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 50 Stone Edge Fire Fang Sucker Punch Swords Dance



Houndoom & Heracross Mega Stones

Release Dates:



Global: May 12th 2017 to October 31st 2017



Gift:

Pidgeotite, Steelixite, Heracronite, Houndoominite Method:

As part of a continued campaign to distribute Mega Stones, the Pidgeotite, Steelixite, Heracronite & Houndoominite Mega Stones were distributed globally using the Serial Code: AZUL.

Sinnoh Cap Pikachu

Release Dates:



Japan: May 17th 2017 - May 29th 2017 & August 16th - August 28th 2017



Gift:

Sinnoh Cap Pikachu Method:

To commemorate the release of the movie, Pokémon! I Choose You! , when you prebooked tickets you got a code for a special Pikachu. This Pikachu has one of Ash's hats, depending on when you obtained it. It also came with the Pikashunium Z Z-Crystal. ピカチュウ ♂ Level 10

✚ OT: サトシ ID: 060928 Ability: Static Hold Item: No Item Hardy Nature.

Date of Receiving

2017 Pokémon Movie. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 10 Thunderbolt Quick Attack Iron Tail Volt Tackle This event also comes with the gift of a Pikashunium Z .



Hoenn Starter Mega Stones

Release Dates:



Global: May 30th 2017 - June 30th 2017



Gift:

Sceptilite, Blazikenite & Swampertite Method:

For all players who played 3 or more battles in the 2017 International Challenge May or Japan Championships 2017 online competitions, a special code was added to the Pokémon Global Link to obtain a code for Sceptilite, Blazikenite & Swampertite.

Unova Cap Pikachu

Release Dates:



Japan: May 31st 2017 - June 12th 2017 & August 30th - September 11th 2017



Gift:

Unova Cap Pikachu Method:

To commemorate the release of the movie, Pokémon! I Choose You! , when you prebooked tickets you got a code for a special Pikachu. This Pikachu has one of Ash's hats, depending on when you obtained it. It also came with the Pikashunium Z Z-Crystal. ピカチュウ ♂ Level 14

✚ OT: サトシ ID: 100923 Ability: Static Hold Item: No Item Hardy Nature.

Date of Receiving

2017 Pokémon Movie. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 14 Thunderbolt Quick Attack Iron Tail Volt Tackle This event also comes with the gift of a Pikashunium Z .



Mega Stones

Release Dates:



Global: June 6th 2017 - July 30th 2017



Gift:

Tyranitarite, Manectite, Abomasite Method:

For all players who played 3 or more battles in the 2017 International Challenge May online competitions, a special code was added to the Pokémon Global Link to obtain a code for Tyranitarite, Manectite, Abomasite.

Kalos Cap Pikachu

Release Dates:



Japan: June 14th 2017 - June 26th 2017 & September 13th - September 25th 2017



Gift:

Kalos Cap Pikachu Method:

To commemorate the release of the movie, Pokémon! I Choose You! , when you prebooked tickets you got a code for a special Pikachu. This Pikachu has one of Ash's hats, depending on when you obtained it. It also came with the Pikashunium Z Z-Crystal. ピカチュウ ♂ Level 17

✚ OT: サトシ ID: 131017 Ability: Static Hold Item: No Item Hardy Nature.

Date of Receiving

2017 Pokémon Movie. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 17 Thunderbolt Quick Attack Iron Tail Electro Ball This event also comes with the gift of a Pikashunium Z .



Banette & Camerupt Mega Stones

Release Dates:



Global: June 23rd 2017 to October 31st 2017



Gift:

Sceptilite, Blazikenite, Swampertite, Banettite & Cameruptite Method:

As part of a continued campaign to distribute Mega Stones, the Sceptilite, Blazikenite, Swampertite, Banettite & Cameruptite Mega Stones were distributed globally using the Serial Code: MATSUBUSA.

Sun & Moon Anime Distribution

Alola Cap Pikachu

Release Dates:



Japan: June 28th 2017 - July 17th 2017 & September 27th - October 9th 2017



Gift:

Alola Cap Pikachu Method:

To commemorate the release of the movie, Pokémon! I Choose You! , when you prebooked tickets you got a code for a special Pikachu. This Pikachu has one of Ash's hats, depending on when you obtained it. It also came with the Pikashunium Z Z-Crystal. ピカチュウ ♂ Level 20

✚ OT: サトシ ID: 161117 Ability: Static Hold Item: No Item Hardy Nature.

Date of Receiving

2017 Pokémon Movie. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 20 Thunderbolt Quick Attack Iron Tail Electro Ball This event also comes with the gift of a Pikashunium Z .



Pokémon I Choose You - Mew Distribution

Release Dates:



Japan: July 11th 2017 - July 31st 2017



Gift:

Mew Method:

As part of a campaign to promote the 20th movie, Pokémon! I Choose You , players could participate in a Stamp Rally at 7-11 stores. If players got 2 stamps, they could claim a serial code to download the Mythical Pokémon, Mew. ミュウ Level 50

✚ OT: 20TH☆ ID: 170711 Ability: Synchronize Hold Item: No Item Any Nature.

Date of Receiving

a Pokémon Movie. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 50 Psychic Barrier Metronome Transform

CoroCoro - Ho-Oh Distribution

Release Dates:



Japan: July 15th 2017 - August 31st 2017



Gift:

Ho-Oh Method:

As part of a campaign to promote the 20th movie, Pokémon! I Choose You , the Japanese magazine CoroCoro provided a serial code to download the Legendary Pokémon Ho-Oh in their August 2017 issue, released on July 15th 2017. ホウオウ Level 100

✚ OT: テンセイざん ID: 170715 Ability: Pressure Hold Item:

Sacred Ash Any Nature.

Date of Receiving

2017 Pokémon Movie. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 100 Sacred Fire Brave Bird Recover Safeguard

Aggron Mega Stones

Release Dates:



Global: July 21st 2017 to October 31st 2017



Gift:

Tyranitarite, Abomasite, Manectite, Aggronite Method:

As part of a continued campaign to distribute Mega Stones, the Tyranitarite, Abomasite, Manectite & Aggronite Mega Stones were distributed globally using the Serial Code: SABLEVOLANT.

Pokémon Daisuki Club - Solrock & Lunatone

Pokémon I Choose You - Charizard, Lucario, Piplup Distribution

Weakness Cup Distribution

Release Dates:



Global: August 8th 2017 to September 29th | September 8th - October 31st



Gift:

Ampharosite, Altarianite, Latiosite, Latiasite Method:

To tie in with the Weakness Cup online competition, all participants were given a code to receive the Ampharosite, Altarianite, Latiosite & Latiasite Mega Stones. They were then distributed with the code DRACHE to all players

Diancie Mega Stone

Release Dates:



Global: August 10th 2017 to October 31st 2017



Gift:

Gardevoirite, Galladite, Lopunnite, Diancite Method:

As part of a continued campaign to distribute Mega Stones, the Gardevoirite, Galladite, Lopunnite & DianciteMega Stones were distributed globally using the Serial Code: POYONG.

Pokémon Burning Shadows - Salazzle Distribution

Release Dates:



North America: August 14th 2017 - September 4th 2017



Gift:

Salazzle Method:

As part of a campaign to promote the TCG set, Burning Shadows, a special distribution for Salazzle was brought to various retailers. In North America, it was in Gamestop. Salazzle ♀ Level 50

✚ OT: ?? ID: ?? Ability: Corrosion Hold Item:

Focus Sash Any Nature.

Date of Receiving

a lovely place. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 50 Fake Out Toxic Sludge Bomb Flamethrower

Celebi

Release Dates:



Japan: September 22nd 2017 - September 28th 2018

Europe: September 22nd 2017 - September 21st 2018

North America: September 22nd 2017 - September 21st 2018



If you pre-purchase or purchase the Pokémon Gold & Silver Virtual Console games on the Nintendo eShop or physical editions, you will receive a Serial Code that can be redeemed in all 4 Generation 7 games to access the Mythical Pokémon Celebi Celebi Level 30

✚ OT: Ilex

Ilex

ウバメ ID: 040601

101500

112199 Ability: Natural Cure Hold Item: No Item Any Nature.

Date of Receiving

a lovely place. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 30 Heal Bell Safeguard Ancient Power Future Sight

Shiny Silvally

Release Dates:



Japan: September 22nd 2017 - October 16th 2017

US/AU: October 23rd 2017 - November 13th 2017

If you pre-order Pokémon Ultra Sun or Ultra Moon at a variety of stores in Japan including Pokémon Centers, and show that you have Sun or Moon, you will get a special Serial Code that will give you a Shiny Silvally

In the US it was then given at Gamestop, and in Canada & Australia at EB Games シルヴァディ Level 100

★ ✚ OT: エーテル

Aether ID: 170922

102317 Ability: RKS System Hold Item:

Gold Bottle Cap ?? Nature.

Date of Receiving

a lovely place. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 100 Multi-attack Parting Shot Punishment Scary Face

Pokémon I Choose You - Marshadow Distribution

Release Dates:



North America: October 9th - October 23rd 2017

Europe: October 1st - November 14th 2017



Gift:

Marshadow Method:

To promote the upcoming movie, I Choose You, Marshadow is being distributed. It comes with its unique Z-Crystal. In the US, it will be give at Gamestop. In Europe, it'll be given at select retailers Marshadow Level 50

✚ OT: MT. Tensei

Mt Tensei

Mt. Tensei ID: 100917 Ability: Technician Hold Item: No Item Any Nature.

Date of Receiving

a lovely place. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 50 Spectral Thief Close Combat Force Palm Shadow Ball This event also comes with the gift of a Marshadium Z .

Charizard Distribution

Release Dates:



North America:: October 1st - October 14th 2017



Gift:

Charizard Method:

As part of a promotion in Target in the US, Charizard with a Red Card is being distributed to all players who visited Charizard ♂ / ♀ Level 50

✚ OT: Bullseye ID: 100117 Ability: Blaze Hold Item:

Red Card Any Nature.

Date of Receiving

a lovely place. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 50 Dragon Dance Flare Blitz Fly Earthquake

Legendary 2018 - Dialga & Palkia

Release Dates:



US: February 2nd 2018 - February 28th 2018

Europe: February 2nd 2018 - February 28th 2018



Method:

As the first month in the year of Legendary Pokémon, Palkia was distributed to Sun while Dialga to Moon, allowing you to get the Legendary Pokémon not in your version. In the US & Ireland, you can get codes at Gamestop until February 28th

In Canada & Australia, you can get codes at EBGames until February 28th

In the UK, you can get codes at GAME until February 28th

In Spain, you can get codes at GAME until February 23rd

In Germany & Italy, you can get codes at Gamestop until February 23rd

In France, you can get codes at Micromania until February 23rd Dialga Level 60

✚ OT: 020218 ID: 2018 Legends

Leyendas2018

Légendes2018

Legenden2018

Ability: Pressure Hold Item: No Item Any Nature.

Date of Receiving

a lovely place. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 60 Aura Sphere Iron Tail Roar Of Time

Palkia Level 60

✚ OT: 020218 ID: 2018 Legends

Leyendas2018

Legenden2018

Ability: Pressure Hold Item: No Item Any Nature.

Date of Receiving

a lovely place. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 60 Aura Sphere Aqua Tail Spacial Rend Hydro Pump





Legendary 2018 - Xerneas & Yveltal