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[[File:20th Anniversary logo.png|thumb|The 20th anniversary logo]] | [[File:20th Anniversary logo.png|thumb|The 20th anniversary logo]] | ||
{{bulbanews|Pokémon 20th Anniversary promotions announced}} | {{bulbanews|Pokémon 20th Anniversary promotions announced}} | ||
The entire year of 2016 | The entire year of 2016 was celebrated as '''Pokémon's 20th Anniversary''', as '''February 27, 2016''' marked the twentieth anniversary of the [[history of Pokémon|original Japanese release]] of [[Pokémon Red and Green Versions]], and therefore the twentieth anniversary of the [[Pokémon]] media franchise as a whole. | ||
==Event distributions== | ==Event distributions== | ||
[[File:2016 Mythical Pokémon Distributions artwork.png|thumb|20th Anniversary artwork of the distributed Pokémon]] | [[File:2016 Mythical Pokémon Distributions artwork.png|thumb|20th Anniversary artwork of the distributed Pokémon]] | ||
{{bulbanews/2|Mythical Pokémon to be distributed throughout 2016|20th anniversary Mew distributions announced for Europe}} | {{bulbanews/2|Mythical Pokémon to be distributed throughout 2016|20th anniversary Mew distributions announced for Europe}} | ||
Various level 100 [[Mythical Pokémon]] | Various level 100 [[Mythical Pokémon]] were distributed to American and PAL region [[Pokémon X and Y|Pokémon X, Y]], {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire}}. The distributions also correspond to the release of merchandise related to the Pokémon. | ||
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| [[File:20th Anniversary Mew.png|80px]] | | [[File:20th Anniversary Mew.png|80px]] | ||
| {{p|Mew}} | | {{p|Mew}} | ||
| February 1 to 24, 2016 | | February 1 to 24, 2016<br>June 1 to 30, 2016{{tt|*|Universal serial code (PAL region)}}<br>June 10 to August 31, 2016{{tt|*|Unique serial code (American region)}} | ||
| Serial code | | Serial code | ||
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| [[File:20th Anniversary Darkrai.png|80px]] | | [[File:20th Anniversary Darkrai.png|80px]] | ||
| {{p|Darkrai}} | | {{p|Darkrai}} | ||
| May 1 to 24, 2016 | | May 1 to 24, 2016<br>September 1 to 30 2016{{tt|*|Universal serial code (PAL region)}}<br>September 27 to October 31, 2016{{tt|*|Universal serial code (American region)}} | ||
| Serial code | | Serial code | ||
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| [[File:20th Anniversary Arceus.png|80px]] | | [[File:20th Anniversary Arceus.png|80px]] | ||
| {{p|Arceus}} | | {{p|Arceus}} | ||
| August 1 to 24, 2016 | | August 1 to 24, 2016<br>December 1 to 31, 2016{{tt|*|Universal serial code (American region)}} | ||
| Serial code | | Serial code | ||
|- style="background:#fff" | |- style="background:#fff" | ||
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==#Pokemon20== | ==#Pokemon20== | ||
Posts with the hashtag #Pokemon20 on {{wp|Instagram}}, {{wp|Twitter}}, and | Posts with the hashtag #Pokemon20 on {{wp|Instagram}}, {{wp|Twitter}}, and [[YouTube]] were selected and displayed on Pokemon20.com. The official website states that selected submissions "may get something special". | ||
==Pokémon Day== | ==Pokémon Day== | ||
{{main|Pokémon Day}} | |||
[[File:Pokemon Day Korea.png|thumb|200px|The Korean Pokémon Day logo]] | [[File:Pokemon Day Korea.png|thumb|200px|The Korean Pokémon Day logo]] | ||
Special events | Special events were hosted on February 27, 2016 at retail locations. | ||
In {{pmin|the United States}}, {{wp|Toys "R" Us}} had special Holofoil {{TCG|Pikachu}} and {{TCG|Magikarp}} TCG cards from the new {{TCG|Generations}} set, a Pokémon activity book, and a poster with the {{cat|Generation I Pokémon|original 151 Pokémon}}. There were also binders themed around the Generations expansion for sale. GameStops had an exclusive {{p|Mew}} plush and gave customers buying any Pokémon products a [[Mythical Pokémon]] poster. Stores in select cities also hosted Early Access Competitions for [[Pokkén Tournament]], with a grand prize of a trip to the 2016 US National Championships. Nintendo New York held an event from 9 AM to 5 PM. The [http://www.japanla.com/ JapanLA] Pop Culture Shop in Los Angeles, California | In {{pmin|the United States}}, {{wp|Toys "R" Us}} had special Holofoil {{TCG|Pikachu}} and {{TCG|Magikarp}} TCG cards from the new {{TCG|Generations}} set, a Pokémon activity book, and a poster with the {{cat|Generation I Pokémon|original 151 Pokémon}}. There were also binders themed around the Generations expansion for sale. GameStops had an exclusive {{p|Mew}} plush and gave customers buying any Pokémon products a [[Mythical Pokémon]] poster. Stores in select cities also hosted Early Access Competitions for [[Pokkén Tournament]], with a grand prize of a trip to the 2016 US National Championships. {{wp|Nintendo New York}} held an event from 9 AM to 5 PM. The [http://www.japanla.com/ JapanLA] Pop Culture Shop in Los Angeles, California had a pop-up shop dedicated to Pokémon merchandise that ran until March 27. | ||
In {{pmin|Brazil}}, {{wp|Copag}} promoted [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] tournaments at selected stores across the country, where players received exclusive products. The company also sent a kit with 55 exclusive [[Pikachu (XY Promo 95)|Pikachu Promo cards]], three Badge cases, three bags with the [[Play! Pokémon]] logo, and 12 {{p|Mewtwo}} deckboxes to each selected hobby store. Players could also receive the Pikachu Promo card by buying two Pokémon TCG products (except boosters) at RiHappy, PB Kids, BMart, and Planeta Brinquedos from February 27 to 28. | In {{pmin|Brazil}}, {{wp|Copag}} promoted [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] tournaments at selected stores across the country, where players received exclusive products. The company also sent a kit with 55 exclusive [[Pikachu (XY Promo 95)|Pikachu Promo cards]], three Badge cases, three bags with the [[Play! Pokémon]] logo, and 12 {{p|Mewtwo}} deckboxes to each selected hobby store. Players could also receive the Pikachu Promo card by buying two Pokémon TCG products (except boosters) at RiHappy, PB Kids, BMart, and Planeta Brinquedos from February 27 to 28. | ||
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* ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'' | * ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'' | ||
* ''[[M03|Spell of the Unown: Entei]]'' | * ''[[M03|Spell of the Unown: Entei]]'' | ||
* ''[[M04|Celebi: Voice of the Forest]]'' | * ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]'' | ||
* ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'' | * ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'' | ||
* ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'' | * ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'' | ||
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* ''[[Pokémon Origins]]'' | * ''[[Pokémon Origins]]'' | ||
* ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]'' | * ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]'' | ||
* ''[[ | * ''[[HS01|A Family That Battles Together Stays Together!]]'' | ||
| style="vertical-align:top" width=33% | | | style="vertical-align:top" width=33% | | ||
* ''[[ | * ''[[HS02|Cerulean Blues]]'' | ||
* ''[[ | * ''[[HS03|We're No Angels!]]'' | ||
* ''[[ | * ''[[HS04|Showdown at the Oak Corral]]'' | ||
* ''[[ | * ''[[HS08|Oaknapped!]]'' | ||
* ''[[ | * ''[[HS12|Training Daze]]'' | ||
* ''[[ | * ''[[HS15|Putting the Air Back in Aerodactyl!]]'' | ||
* ''[[ | * ''[[HS18|The Search for the Legend]]'' | ||
|} | |} | ||
Players who | Players who logged on to [[Pokémon Trading Card Game Online]] received a set of commemorative card sleeves. | ||
==Games== | ==Games== | ||
In addition to the following, [[Pokkén Tournament]] for [[Wii U]] and [[Pokémon GO]] | In addition to the following, [[Pokkén Tournament]] for [[Wii U]] and [[Pokémon GO]] were released worldwide in 2016. [[Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon]] and a physical version of [[Pokémon Rumble World]] were released in Europe in 2016. Officially announced on January 26, 2016, {{OBP|Detective Pikachu|video game}}—the concept for which was initially unveiled in 2013—received a digital release on the [[Nintendo eShop]] in Japan on February 3, 2016. | ||
===Pokémon Sun and Moon=== | ===Pokémon Sun and Moon=== | ||
{{bulbanews|Pokémon Sun and Moon announced in Pokémon Direct}} | {{bulbanews|Pokémon Sun and Moon announced in Pokémon Direct}} | ||
[[Pokémon Sun and Moon]], the primary [[Core series|paired versions]] of [[Generation VII]], were announced at midnight JST on February 27, 2016 in a worldwide {{DL|Nintendo Direct|Pokémon Direct}}. | [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]], the primary [[Core series|paired versions]] of [[Generation VII]], were announced at midnight JST on February 27, 2016 in a worldwide {{DL|Nintendo Direct|Pokémon Direct}}. They were released on November 18, 2016 worldwide except in Europe, where they were released on November 23, 2016. | ||
===Pokémon Red, Green, Blue, and Yellow=== | ===Pokémon Red, Green, Blue, and Yellow=== | ||
The [[Generation I]] | The [[Generation I]] [[core series]] games—{{game|Red and Green|s}}, {{game|Blue|_(Japanese)}}, {{game|Red and Blue|s}}, and {{game|Yellow}}—were released on February 27, 2016 on the [[Nintendo 3DS]] on [[Virtual Console]]. A series of limited-edition [[Nintendo 2DS]] systems pre-installed with one of the Virtual Console games were released in Japan, Europe, and Australia; a [[New Nintendo 3DS]] pre-installed with both Pokémon Red and Pokémon Blue was released in North America. | ||
===Pokémon Photo Booth=== | ===Pokémon Photo Booth=== | ||
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===In other [[Nintendo]] games=== | ===In other [[Nintendo]] games=== | ||
====[[Nintendo Badge Arcade]]==== | ====[[Nintendo Badge Arcade]]==== | ||
On February 25, 2016, North American versions of Nintendo Badge Arcade celebrated the 20th Anniversary of Pokémon with ten sets of Pokémon badges, including the first badges of [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolved]] Pokémon. Pokémon-themed HOME Menus | On February 25, 2016, North American versions of Nintendo Badge Arcade celebrated the 20th Anniversary of Pokémon with ten sets of Pokémon badges, including the first badges of [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolved]] Pokémon. Pokémon-themed HOME Menus were displayed on the game's Miiverse Gallery for a period after March 6. | ||
===={{ink|Splatoon}}==== | ===={{ink|Splatoon}}==== | ||
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In commemoration of Pokémon's 20th Anniversary, a {{ink|Splatfest}} was held on February 20, 2016 at 6:00 AM UTC, pitting players who prefer [[Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Pokémon Red]] against players who prefer [[Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Pokémon Blue]]{{tt|*|North American and PAL regions}}/[[Pokémon Red and Green Versions|Green]]{{tt|*|Japanese region}}. The Splatfest, like all Splatfests, was divided and tallied by game region. At the end of the Splatfest, in all three regions, Red lost to Blue and Green. | In commemoration of Pokémon's 20th Anniversary, a {{ink|Splatfest}} was held on February 20, 2016 at 6:00 AM UTC, pitting players who prefer [[Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Pokémon Red]] against players who prefer [[Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Pokémon Blue]]{{tt|*|North American and PAL regions}}/[[Pokémon Red and Green Versions|Green]]{{tt|*|Japanese region}}. The Splatfest, like all Splatfests, was divided and tallied by game region. At the end of the Splatfest, in all three regions, Red lost to Blue and Green. | ||
In Japan, replicas of the Red Team and Green Team T-shirts | In Japan, replicas of the Red Team and Green Team T-shirts distributed in-game to participants were sold in {{OBP|Pokémon Center|store}}s across the country. | ||
===={{smw|Super Mario Maker}}==== | ===={{smw|Super Mario Maker}}==== | ||
[[File:Mario Maker Kanto | [[File:Mario Maker Kanto first partners.png|200px|thumb|left|Sprites of the Kanto [[first partner Pokémon]] costumes from Super Mario Maker]] | ||
An | An {{smw|List of official Super Mario Maker courses|Event Course}} entitled I Choose You! was uploaded on February 11, 2016. When the player completes this course, they will unlock a {{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Charmander}}, or {{p|Squirtle}} costume. Completing the course three times will unlock all three. Unlike the Super Smash Bros. Pokémon costumes, these costumes have a full set of custom sound effects and music taken from {{game|Red and Green|s}}. | ||
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=={{pkmn|Trading Card Game}}== | |||
[[File:Generations Logo EN.png|thumb|right|Logo for the {{TCG|Generations}} expansion]] | |||
The English expansions {{TCG|Generations}} and {{TCG|Evolutions}} were released in commemoration of Pokémon's 20th Anniversary. The expansions primarily focus on [[Generation I]] Pokémon and concepts. The Evolutions expansion and its Japanese equivalent, {{TCG|Expansion Pack 20th Anniversary}} features re-releases of Original Era cards revised to fit the current game's meta. For example, the {{TCG ID|Evolutions|Charizard|11}} based on the famous [[Charizard (Base Set 4)|Base Set Charizard]] now has 150 {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Hit Points}} instead of 120 HP, and its signature Fire Spin now does 200 damage, as opposed to 100 damage. | |||
==Merchandise== | ==Merchandise== | ||
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===''Celebrate #Pokemon20 with the Mythical Pokémon Celebi!''=== | ===''Celebrate #Pokemon20 with the Mythical Pokémon Celebi!''=== | ||
{{youtubevid|DM58BGhJ6oo|user/pokemon|name=The Official Pokémon Channel|Pokémon|Pokémon}} | {{youtubevid|DM58BGhJ6oo|user/pokemon|name=The Official Pokémon Channel|Pokémon|Pokémon}} | ||
===''Celebrate 20 years of Pokémon with the Pokémon TCG!''=== | |||
{{youtubevid|HlW8bPDjmNs|user/pokemon|name=The Official Pokémon Channel|Pokémon|Pokémon}} | |||
===''Celebrate #Pokemon20 with the Mythical Pokémon Jirachi!''=== | |||
{{youtubevid|fy0ScLjp28Y|user/pokemon|name=The Official Pokémon Channel|Pokémon|Pokémon}} | |||
===''Celebrate #Pokemon20 with the Mythical Pokémon Darkrai!''=== | |||
{{youtubevid|WZ4p-xa_FvI|user/pokemon|name=The Official Pokémon Channel|Pokémon|Pokémon}} | |||
===''Celebrate #Pokemon20 with the Mythical Pokémon Manaphy!''=== | |||
{{youtubevid|0G-WdrS1YIYI|user/pokemon|name=The Official Pokémon Channel|Pokémon|Pokémon}} | |||
===''Celebrate #Pokemon20 with the Mythical Pokémon Shaymin!''=== | |||
{{youtubevid|yXnrzq9A44MI|user/pokemon|name=The Official Pokémon Channel|Pokémon|Pokémon}} | |||
===''Celebrate #Pokemon20 with the Mythical Pokémon Arceus!''=== | |||
{{youtubevid|KTTIobUBpWk|user/pokemon|name=The Official Pokémon Channel|Pokémon|Pokémon}} | |||
===''Celebrate #Pokemon20 with the Mythical Pokémon Victini!''=== | |||
{{youtubevid|qElEz7ezxDQ|user/pokemon|name=The Official Pokémon Channel|Pokémon|Pokémon}} | |||
===''Celebrate #Pokemon20 with the Mythical Pokémon Keldeo!''=== | |||
{{youtubevid|MpNUTuREltw|user/pokemon|name=The Official Pokémon Channel|Pokémon|Pokémon}} | |||
===''Celebrate #Pokemon20 with the Mythical Pokémon Genesect!''=== | |||
{{youtubevid|XM1tSe4AAP8|user/pokemon|name=The Official Pokémon Channel|Pokémon|Pokémon}} | |||
===''Celebrate #Pokemon20 with the Mythical Pokémon Meloetta!''=== | |||
{{youtubevid|_XGUtej3Bkc|user/pokemon|name=The Official Pokémon Channel|Pokémon|Pokémon}} | |||
==In other languages== | ==In other languages== | ||
''Train On.'' | ''Train On.'' | ||
{{Langtable|color={{Pokémon color}}|bordercolor={{Pokémon color dark}} | {{Langtable|color={{Pokémon color}}|bordercolor={{Pokémon color dark}} | ||
|ja={{tt|ジブンを超えよう。 ''Jibun o koeyou.''|Surpass yourself.}} | |||
|zh_cmn={{tt|超越自我 ''Chāoyuè zìwǒ''|Surpass yourself}} | |||
|zh_yue={{tt|超越自我 ''Chīuyuht jihngóh''|Surpass yourself}} | |||
|fr_eu={{tt|L'entraînement continue.|The training continues.}} | |fr_eu={{tt|L'entraînement continue.|The training continues.}} | ||
|de={{tt|Das Training geht weiter.|The training continues.}} | |de={{tt|Das Training geht weiter.|The training continues.}} | ||
|it={{tt|L'allenamento non finisce mai!|The training never ends!}} | |it={{tt|L'allenamento non finisce mai!|The training never ends!}} | ||
|ko={{tt|자신을 넘어서라 ''Jasin-eul neom-eoseora''|Surpass yourself}} | |||
|pt_br={{tt|Continue Treinando!|Keep Training!}} | |pt_br={{tt|Continue Treinando!|Keep Training!}} | ||
|pt_eu={{tt|Continua a treinar!|Keep Training!}} | |||
|es_eu={{tt|¡Sigue entrenando!|Keep training!}} | |es_eu={{tt|¡Sigue entrenando!|Keep training!}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
== | ==See also== | ||
* [[Pokémon 10th Anniversary]] | * [[Pokémon 10th Anniversary]] | ||
* [[Pokémon 25th Anniversary]] | |||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
* [http://www.pokemon20.com/en-us/ Official website for the Pokémon 20th Anniversary] <small>(English)</small> | * [https://web.archive.org/web/20170101193433/http://www.pokemon20.com/en-us/ Official website for the Pokémon 20th Anniversary (archived)] <small>(English)</small> | ||
{{Project Real-Life notice}} | |||
[[Category:Pokémon meta]] | [[Category:Pokémon meta]] | ||
[[Category:Events]] | [[Category:Events]] | ||
[[de:20. Pokémon-Jubiläum]] | |||
[[fr:20 ans de Pokémon]] | [[fr:20 ans de Pokémon]] | ||
[[zh:宝可梦20周年]] | |||
Latest revision as of 10:53, 19 August 2024
The entire year of 2016 was celebrated as Pokémon's 20th Anniversary, as February 27, 2016 marked the twentieth anniversary of the original Japanese release of Pokémon Red and Green Versions, and therefore the twentieth anniversary of the Pokémon media franchise as a whole.
Event distributions
Various level 100 Mythical Pokémon were distributed to American and PAL region Pokémon X, Y, Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire. The distributions also correspond to the release of merchandise related to the Pokémon.
| Pokémon | Duration | Method | |
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Mew | February 1 to 24, 2016 June 1 to 30, 2016* June 10 to August 31, 2016* |
Serial code |
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Celebi | March 1 to 24, 2016 | Nintendo Network |
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Jirachi | April 1 to 24, 2016 | Nintendo Network |
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Darkrai | May 1 to 24, 2016 September 1 to 30 2016* September 27 to October 31, 2016* |
Serial code |
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Manaphy | June 1 to 24, 2016 | Nintendo Network |
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Shaymin | July 1 to 24, 2016 | Nintendo Network |
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Arceus | August 1 to 24, 2016 December 1 to 31, 2016* |
Serial code |
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Victini | September 1 to 24, 2016 | Nintendo Network |
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Keldeo | October 1 to 24, 2016 | Nintendo Network |
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Genesect | November 1 to 24, 2016 | Serial code |
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Meloetta | December 1 to 24, 2016 | Nintendo Network |
Super Bowl 50
The Pokémon Company International aired a 30-second commercial advertisement on February 7, 2016 with the motto "Train On." during Super Bowl 50. An extended version of the commercial was posted on Pokémon.com's official YouTube channel on January 25, 2016.
#Pokemon20: Pokémon Super Bowl Commercial (extended version)
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Pokémon: Train On. (30-second broadcast version)
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#Pokemon20
Posts with the hashtag #Pokemon20 on Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube were selected and displayed on Pokemon20.com. The official website states that selected submissions "may get something special".
Pokémon Day
- Main article: Pokémon Day
Special events were hosted on February 27, 2016 at retail locations.
In the United States, Toys "R" Us had special Holofoil Pikachu and Magikarp TCG cards from the new Generations set, a Pokémon activity book, and a poster with the original 151 Pokémon. There were also binders themed around the Generations expansion for sale. GameStops had an exclusive Mew plush and gave customers buying any Pokémon products a Mythical Pokémon poster. Stores in select cities also hosted Early Access Competitions for Pokkén Tournament, with a grand prize of a trip to the 2016 US National Championships. Nintendo New York held an event from 9 AM to 5 PM. The JapanLA Pop Culture Shop in Los Angeles, California had a pop-up shop dedicated to Pokémon merchandise that ran until March 27.
In Brazil, Copag promoted Pokémon Trading Card Game tournaments at selected stores across the country, where players received exclusive products. The company also sent a kit with 55 exclusive Pikachu Promo cards, three Badge cases, three bags with the Play! Pokémon logo, and 12 Mewtwo deckboxes to each selected hobby store. Players could also receive the Pikachu Promo card by buying two Pokémon TCG products (except boosters) at RiHappy, PB Kids, BMart, and Planeta Brinquedos from February 27 to 28.
In South Korea, events are set to be held at Pangyo Hyundai Department Store in Seongnam from February 27 to March 6, 2016. During this time, visitors could collect stamps hidden across four areas in the department store. Visitors who successfully collected all four stamps were able to receive an original Pokémon Day notebook. The Pokémon Store shop is also set to sell various exclusive items. The store also distributed cards illustrated by Game Freak on the 26th to visitors who purchased a certain amount of goods from the store or online. A Mew was also be distributed via infrared on February 27 to 28, 2016. This Mew was level 5, similar to the Mew distributed to Japanese games rather than the international Mew. During these two days, a Pokémon Battle Event was also held. On the 27th, only Kanto Pokémon could be used in the "Kanto Champion" tournament, while on the 28th, all Pokémon were allowed in the "All Star" tournament. Only players with Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire were allowed to participate. During the 27th and 28th, a Pokémon TCG "3 vs 3 Winners League" tournament was also held, with all competitors receiving a special promotional card. A Pokémon Mini Museum and a Pokémon Mini Attraction were also held over these two days.
The official Pokémon Twitch channel showed Pokémon gameplay, interviews, and discussions from at 1 to 9 p.m. EST. At 9 p.m. EST, a 24-hour anime marathon began on the officially-endorsed channel Twitch Watches Pokémon, which showed the following movies and specials:
Players who logged on to Pokémon Trading Card Game Online received a set of commemorative card sleeves.
Games
In addition to the following, Pokkén Tournament for Wii U and Pokémon GO were released worldwide in 2016. Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon and a physical version of Pokémon Rumble World were released in Europe in 2016. Officially announced on January 26, 2016, Detective Pikachu—the concept for which was initially unveiled in 2013—received a digital release on the Nintendo eShop in Japan on February 3, 2016.
Pokémon Sun and Moon
Pokémon Sun and Moon, the primary paired versions of Generation VII, were announced at midnight JST on February 27, 2016 in a worldwide Pokémon Direct. They were released on November 18, 2016 worldwide except in Europe, where they were released on November 23, 2016.
Pokémon Red, Green, Blue, and Yellow
The Generation I core series games—Pokémon Red and Green, Pokémon Blue, Pokémon Red and Blue, and Pokémon Yellow—were released on February 27, 2016 on the Nintendo 3DS on Virtual Console. A series of limited-edition Nintendo 2DS systems pre-installed with one of the Virtual Console games were released in Japan, Europe, and Australia; a New Nintendo 3DS pre-installed with both Pokémon Red and Pokémon Blue was released in North America.
Pokémon Photo Booth
Pokémon Photo Booth was released on February 24, 2016 for iOS.
In other Nintendo games
Nintendo Badge Arcade
On February 25, 2016, North American versions of Nintendo Badge Arcade celebrated the 20th Anniversary of Pokémon with ten sets of Pokémon badges, including the first badges of Mega Evolved Pokémon. Pokémon-themed HOME Menus were displayed on the game's Miiverse Gallery for a period after March 6.
Splatoon
In commemoration of Pokémon's 20th Anniversary, a Splatfest was held on February 20, 2016 at 6:00 AM UTC, pitting players who prefer Pokémon Red against players who prefer Pokémon Blue*/Green*. The Splatfest, like all Splatfests, was divided and tallied by game region. At the end of the Splatfest, in all three regions, Red lost to Blue and Green.
In Japan, replicas of the Red Team and Green Team T-shirts distributed in-game to participants were sold in Pokémon Centers across the country.
Super Mario Maker
An Event Course entitled I Choose You! was uploaded on February 11, 2016. When the player completes this course, they will unlock a Bulbasaur, Charmander, or Squirtle costume. Completing the course three times will unlock all three. Unlike the Super Smash Bros. Pokémon costumes, these costumes have a full set of custom sound effects and music taken from Pokémon Red and Green.
Trading Card Game
The English expansions Generations and Evolutions were released in commemoration of Pokémon's 20th Anniversary. The expansions primarily focus on Generation I Pokémon and concepts. The Evolutions expansion and its Japanese equivalent, Expansion Pack 20th Anniversary features re-releases of Original Era cards revised to fit the current game's meta. For example, the Charizard based on the famous Base Set Charizard now has 150 Hit Points instead of 120 HP, and its signature Fire Spin now does 200 damage, as opposed to 100 damage.
Merchandise
Several merchandise items were made in celebration of Pokémon's 20th Anniversary.
Figurines and plush toys are set to be sold exclusively at Toys "R" Us, Walmart, GameStop, Walgreens, Target, and specialty stores in the United States, depending on the item, being released throughout the year.
Clothing and other accessories are set to be sold from the online Pokémon Center in the United States.
Trailers
#Pokemon20: Celebrate 20 Years of Pokémon!
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UK: Celebrate 20 Years of Pokémon with #Pokemon20!
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#Pokemon20: GAME FREAK's Junichi Masuda
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#Pokemon20: The Pokémon Company's Tsunekazu Ishihara
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Celebrate #Pokemon20 with the Mythical Pokémon Mew!
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Celebrate #Pokemon20 with the Mythical Pokémon Celebi!
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Celebrate 20 years of Pokémon with the Pokémon TCG!
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Celebrate #Pokemon20 with the Mythical Pokémon Jirachi!
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Celebrate #Pokemon20 with the Mythical Pokémon Darkrai!
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Celebrate #Pokemon20 with the Mythical Pokémon Manaphy!
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Celebrate #Pokemon20 with the Mythical Pokémon Shaymin!
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Celebrate #Pokemon20 with the Mythical Pokémon Arceus!
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Celebrate #Pokemon20 with the Mythical Pokémon Victini!
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Celebrate #Pokemon20 with the Mythical Pokémon Keldeo!
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Celebrate #Pokemon20 with the Mythical Pokémon Genesect!
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Celebrate #Pokemon20 with the Mythical Pokémon Meloetta!
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