The Pokémon Company has plenty going on for the franchises' 20th Anniversary, and the first of a number of monthly special distributions - Mew - is now up and running. We've covered some details in separate posts, but as serial codes are now available in multiple countries we thought it'd be worth sharing a round-up, with a hat tip to Serebii for compiling the information.
This Mew distribution, as expected, can only be picked up by asking for free serial codes at participating retailers; the codes will work in Pokémon X & Y as well as Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. It's worth noting that Mew will also be distributed with all copies of Pokémon Red, Blue and Yellow on the Virtual Console, but that'll be a separate promotion and provided as a code with each respective download.
In all cases the current-gen codes should now be available; details are below:
- United States - Codes at Gamestop until February 24th
- Canada - Codes at EBGames until February 24th
- United Kingdom - Codes at GAME until February 28th
- Australia - Codes at EBGames until February 24th
- Belgium/Netherlands - Codes at GameMania until February 24th
- Italy - Codes at Gamestop until February 24th
- Spain - Codes at GAME until February 24th
- Portugal - Nintendo Zone at FNAC
The following details were previously given for this particular Mew:
LEVEL: 100
TYPE: Psychic
ABILITY: Synchronize
MOVE: Pound
Are you planning to head out to a store to grab this code?
[source serebii.net]
Comments 145
Gotta go to stores for codes to catch 'em all!!!
i'm gonna get it lost all my pokemans when my games were stolen.
R.I.P 3 hoopas
Yes. I'm grabbing two. One for my X and one for my OR. I still have the Mew that was distributed over Wi-Fi mystery gift back in Fall 2010 for Gen 4 games. I will add two more Mews to my collection and use different moves and natures on them.
@Dakt standard Game employees...
Might as well get codes for all four of my games.
It really really sucks that they had to go and do this. I don't live in the US but I do have a NA version of the game and a NA 3DS. I can't go to gamestop or whatever.
I already have all the pokemon from trading but I still would have liked to get a good Mew with my nametag on it.
At least most of the other legendary are being distributed from the internet ...
Norway - codes at Toys"R"Us and BR-Leker starting February 22nd and lasting to April 30th, or as long as the stock holds.
I still have my Mew that was giving out at the 10 year anniversary event! I have a few others from various events too, might as well add to the collection
I've never collected a distribution before - what's the chance that GAME (I'm in UK) will give me a code rather than know nothing about it?
To GameStop, Away!!!
Could I trouble one of your kind selves in the US regions to spare an extra code from Gamestop? Can't get it from where I am y'see...
Ugh, I gotta drive all the way to Gamestop to get the codes? Guess when I go to pick up my copy of the Casual Emblem Fates LE I'll get the codes for me and my bro.
Why do they include only few European countries? It's the year 2016, GameFreak! It is so not fair...
Same as @onery! Someone From the US would be Kind and pick a spare code? The chances of the codes arriving in my country are almost zero... Damn NoA, remeber there are more countries in the Américas!
@Oramir Many others get it later this month Germany, Austria etc. have it start this Thursday
@DarthNocturnal No. The VC distribution of Mew is only for Japan
@Mineral
I feel your pain, it is like that almost every time. At least they are giving the R/B/Y option, actually an incentive for me to get one of the old games.
EDIT: I just read the @Serebii comment, so yes, we have no option now.
Everyone get it now otherwise you'll be waiting another 10 years for a Mew I'll be getting 2 codes so I can have one to mess about with and one to keep in the box although I do have other news for the heartgold and soulsilver giveaway
Nice that some countries can enjoy pokemon 20y, measured that nearest place would be in Netherlands and thats about 2000km from where I live.
Maybe they release some codes later, maybe.
@Mineral
I can get an extra card and e-mail you a code. Would that help?
hey, anybody in the UK fancy picking me one up? I'm not near a Game store. If so, reply to this message, then send the code to my twitch account via messages. My Twitch name is kezza_t. Thanks in advance, Kezza_t
I've picked up mine already. I haven't been playing as much lately but this is probably a good excuse to get back into it.
Sigh, looks like I'm going to GAME sometime.
Hopefully they can give me more than 1 code.
@Mogster The ones in my hometown of Skegness are really good and if they don't know anything they literally look it up straight away. I think its such a shame that some people don't give a shit about their job :c
If someone has a spare UK code, please email it to me - mew(at)yodamerlin(dot)com - thanks!
How many of us have the very first event Mew from back in the day?
@Mineral just ask someone to send you the code for one.
@Calllack i've found that regardless of the individual employee, the nintendo rep leaves a big stack of the download cards on the desk/table near the registers regardless.
I probably should've just went today instead of yesterday to buy the Steam Card since I noticed a poster saying the Mew event starts tomorrow(today) when I was there. Oh well, I guess I'll just wait until the day Fates releases to get the code, assuming there'll be any left by then.
Didn't know they were giving them out with VC downloads. I'll have to get on that, I never got Mew on my old cartridges.
Why bother giving them out on the vc games? All you have to do is check by the truck!
Sadly I don't live in the US to get a code to my 3DS, going to have go hunting for a code somewhere. At least most of the distributions are through Nintendo Network.
Guess I can never get the code from where I live... Would a kind soul send me a spare us code? That would make my day! Thanks!
Damnit, I was in Gamestop today and didn't know this was happening! And I probably won't be back for a while. But hey, just so everyine else in the US knows, Gamestop has Code Name: STEAM on clearance for $16. Now you have two reasons to go!
I got mine and an extra. I can probably grab a couple more if people in NA need them and can't get them.
I picked up S.T.E.A.M. for just over $17 with tax as well. They have Chibi-Robo, Fossil Fighters, and a few others on clearance as well plus a B1G1 50% off on Pokemon, Yokai Watch, Majora's, and one other game that's escaping me at the moment. Not good on Chibi-Robo if we're wanting them to make a proper sequel.
I'll definitely be getting Mew! But I'm gonna get it on Wednesday since that's also when the new Smash Characters release. I'll try to pick up one or two extra codes if anyone needs one. Hopefully GameStop doesn't mind me taking more than one.
They should be willing to give you four since you can technically get one for each of the four games.
@jmbarnes101 Can you get me one? I've been looking for a couple of hours and can't find it anywhere before someone claims it. Don't know anybody who can pick one for myself so it makes things a lot harder
@jmbarnes101
Could I trouble you with the chance of an extra code? I asked in my local shop and they said Nintendo Chile has no plan of bringing the codes for now...
All I have is some stupid hacked shiny mew that I got when I traded my legit shiny Teddiursa cuz I just didn't care about shiny Teddiursa because it looks like bad. Anyway it'll be good to get a legit Mew. One day maybe I can get a legit Groudon too since the one I got from GTS after trading my legit shiny Feebas(actually really easy to get) was some hacked shiny 6IV adamant from the original Gen III. Anyway, I need these event Pokemon to completely complete my Pokedex(already got all the non-events, but unfortunately at least one of them was hacked...) so I will try to remember to get them.
Can someone please get me an NA code as well? I don't live in a country where it's available.
If you'll excuse me, I'm off to Gamestop.
@jmbarnes101 Hey guv, if you are getting a couple of extra codes, would you also pass one along this-a-ways?
I don't like begging and all, but really these country/retail exclusive events hurt whenever they occur... Remember way back then when we found out people in Japan could get Mew at an event for Pokemon Red/Green...? tears
Ah crap, it's a store thing, not a Mystery Gift? Damn it...
@deemdadim you didn't have Pokemon Bank where you stored all your pokemon in through your Nintendo DS? Thats what I do so I don't lose all of my BEST pokemon. Or was your Nintendo DS stolen as well? Though even if it was couldn't you relog into it through a new Nintendo DS once you got one and hopefully change the pass word so the thief can't get into your Pokemon Bank.
Nintendo SUCKS!!! What happened to the GOOD old days when we could just simply walk into whatever store thats holding the event, whip out our game unit and games and just download the pokemon practically out of thin air ANYWHERE in the store if the store has the download program running throughout the store.
Now we have to get 'serial codes' cards and whatever when we walk into a store the event is taking place in. Nintendo says the event will last until nearly the end of the month, but what about the gameplayers who DON'T have a Gamestop nearby to go to get Mew?
Or what about if the stores that ARE in the area RUN OUT of the cards before the month is even over? Is Nintendo going to send more cards to the stores if they call in and ask? Or is it sad luck for the stores and the pokemon fans who missed out on getting the cards on time.
Dang it. Bring back the in store download event of yesteryear so we don't have to put up with the serial code card crap. I miss the days when I could just simply walk in, download as many as I want without any competition or hassel in getting the pokemon I want then walk out and be on my way home.
@ShadowLuigi2 I'd certainly appreciate it, I don't have easy access to a Gamestop.
@jmbarnes101 Would you be kind enough to send me a code too? Very much appreciated!
I miss the good old days when you could sit at home and download the Pokémon using mystery gift with WIFI. Sadly those days have past and now Nintendo and game freak want you to go to a store in the hopes that you'll be convinced in buying some more merchandise It was so much simpler back in the day, I also miss the days when you'd get an item and there'd be a whole event in game for the Pokémon last one we had was victini or I guess latios and latias which I still haven't been able to find and I missed out on the 3 day period when they let people download it
Be warned that some GAME stores are now limiting codes to 1 per customer. I had trouble getting multiple Zoroark during that event, so I clarified the situation for the Mew event with my local GAME store, and they confirmed via Twitter it is 1 per customer. I am unsure if all GAME stores are implementing this policy, but it is something to be aware of if you are trying to get codes for all your games or for someone else.
@river_song25 No i had them on my game itself, because i was getting all pokemon so could hunt for shiny legends. I had like 670 pokemon at that time with all my event pokemon. Although i still have some event pokemon. but no hoopa or diancie, but with this event i can trade some of the event legends like arceus to get those back. (just went to my local gamestore to get a mew code and i'm buying OR or AS thursday when I get paid
I live in Costa Rica. Could someone pick an American code and send it to me by email, please!!!!
I live in the States but over an hour from a GameStop. I know it brings them $ but I wish all events were wifi especially a rarity like Mew.
Was just at Gamestop today, and they are being stubborn about only allowing one per person.
I kinda wish they came at level 50 or something other than 100 instead, though.
@SaintSinner Sure no problem! Though it sounds like GameStop is only allowing one per person. When I go tomorrow I'll try to get a few extra at the same GameStop, if not I'll just go to a different one and get more. Also how do you want me to send you the code?
@ShadowLuigi2 You can use my public email address:
[email protected]
Events are bad, anyway. Game Freak should just do with all of them what they did with Deoxys and make them NOT locked off forever if they blink at the wrong time.
@Luna_110 if you have a North America version I can give you a code that should work
I have the NA version, my mail is [email protected]. thank you do much Hollee!
@SaintSinner Ok, I'll send you the code as soon as I can sometime tomorrow evening.
@ShadowLuigi2 No rush. You're a gem.
@jmbarnes101 if you can still get more codes, would you mind sending me one, please? I'll have eternal gratitude for you! I live in Costa Rica, and there's absolutely no way for me to travel to the US to visitas gamestop my email is [email protected]
@ShadowLuigi2 would you happen to have another extra code? I would really cherish a Mew...
@Isaggi I haven't gotten them yet, sorry. Tomorrow I'll be picking up hopefully more than one code if GameStop doesn't mind. If I'm lucky enough to get more than one I'll send you and Saint a code tomorrow and get one for myself maybe this weekend.
@ShadowLuigi2 Sorry to bother you with another person begging for a code, but if you can pick one for me, I haven't been able to get my hand in one, but if you can't I understand with Gamestop limiting them. Thank you
@ShadowLuigi2 If you could, could you also grab a code for me? My email address is [email protected]
I also have the NA version, but there's no way codes will come to my country. I was so hyped for this event
And if there's anyone that has spare codes, please share one with me, my email is [email protected]
Hi guys, like many here I'm not from the USA. I live in Brazil and Nintendo is not hosting the mew event here... I would appreciate it deeply if someone could grab me a code. I really want to have all of the mythical Pokémon. Thanks in advance.
Email: [email protected]
Same here, guys! If someone could give me a code I would be very, very grateful!
email: [email protected]
Both my 3ds and Pokémon game are American, but I'm traveling to London and will try to get at least one serial code. If anyone's interested in trading it for an American code, please send me an email and we'll do the trade as soon as I grab the code.
Email: [email protected]
@sirejovan @xMentec Uhh, I can try to get codes for both of you. I'm about to run out to GameStop in about an hour to get a few codes for Mew. So If I'm not able to get more than one do either of you mind waiting until Saturday?
@SaintSinner Check your email!
@ShadowLuigi2, if you go to Gamestop again until the 24th, would you mind getting me one too? That would make my day! Thank you a lot anyway.
@ShadowLuigi2 If you could, I would really appreciate it. Thank you so much
@ShadowLuigi2 If you have extra can I have 1? Would really appreciate it. Thank you so much here's my email - [email protected]
@ShadowLuigi2 I definitely wouldn't mind waiting, thanks!
@ShadowLuigi2 Man, if it's possible, grab one for me too? I would be very, very, very thankful!!
email: [email protected]
@ShadowLuigi2 It is very good to see that there are still good-hearted people, willing to help. Even if it does not work, congratulations for the initiative! And sorry for my bad English!! =)
@ShadowLuigi2 Really? I hope you can get them! You're an Angel! My email is [email protected] Thanks!!! (Edited with a working mail) 😝
@ShadowLuigi2 apparently my hotmail is not working. If you can get a code, you can send it to this other mail [email protected]. Thanks!! 😀
@lifepsychedelic @GiU @Marco_ Guys it's actually true that GameStop only allows one code per person. I can't make any promises that I'll get a code for all of you, but I'll try my best to get as many codes as possible this weekend.
@ShadowLuigi2 or any kind soul, if you wouldn't mind getting an extra code for me too, I would appreciate it very much. I also live in Brazil and like @GiU said we don't have any participating stores here. I don't mind waiting, and I'm thankfull even if you couldn't get me one. My email is: [email protected]
Thanks!
@ShadowLuigi2 It's ok, man, Don't worry!! And thank you very, very much for your efforts! =)
BTW, as I was among the last to make the request, give preference to @lifepsychedelic and @GiU!
For the next ones, if you could get extra codes for the other legendary Pokémon (Darkrai, Arceus, and Genesect) and spare one for me, I would be eternaly grateful!! =D
Good thing it lasts all month since I'm just finding this out lol. Guess I'll be paying a trip to my nearest Gamestop sooner than expected. Wish I could just go tomorrow but this stupid cold...
So... U mmm.. Hi guys, I'm from Costa Rica and we are not gonna get the codes here, if by any chance any of u got any code to spare I will apreaciate it a lot, my email is [email protected]. Thanks
@kathilee i would like one if you still have =)
@Loke yeah sure just tell me your email address
@kathilee [email protected]
thank you so much, you are a lifesaver =D Mew is easily my favorite pokemon <3
@Loke sure, my email is [email protected] I would appreciate it a lot
@kathilee sure my email is [email protected], I would appreciate it a lot
@xMentec What's your email?
@sirejovan @Isaggi Check your email!
Anyone have a spare U.S. code? My son just came asking. Went to both stores near us and they are completely out. They said they may get more in, but they don't know if or when. My son would greatly appreciate it.
[email protected]
@ShadowLuigi2 Thanks for the mew!
@ShadowLuigi2 thanks thanks thanks thanks!!!!! You're amazing!
@lifepsychedelic Hey man, have you gotten a code yet? If not lemme know.
@sirejovan @Isaggi No problem! Glad I could help!
@Marco_ Sure! If I can't get you a Mew code then you'll be first on my list for next months mythical Pokemon.
@ShadowLuigi2 hi my email is [email protected], if u can get me a mew code I would greatly appreciate it
@ShadowLuigi2 hi my email is [email protected], if u can get me a mew code I would greatly appreciate it
I'm from Costa Rica and we can't get the code in here I would really love if u can get me the code, no rush though I see u have been way to kind with the community
@ShadowLuigi2 It's [email protected]. Thank you!
@Joelfatjo13 @GiU @KamiZen13 @Marco_ @YCG5189 As for the rest of you, don't worry I haven't forgotten. I will be making another run for Mew codes within the time of the event. I'm not sure when I'll be making that second trip but I will try to get as many codes as I can for the rest of you guys.
@lifepsychedelic Ok! I sent you one. @xMentec No problem!
@ShadowLuigi2 I saw it, thank you for going out of your way to pick a code for me <3!!
@ShadowLuigi2 If its possible to add me to that list I would just be eternally grateful.
My email is: [email protected]
@ShadowLuigi2 Thank you so much for trying to help me, but I already managed to grab me a NA code. A friend of mine who lives in London got me a PAL code and I traded it for a NA one. I wouldn't feel right if you gave me a code when you could give it to someone who doesn't have it yet. You're a nice person by the way. Best wishes!!
@GiU No problem, I really appreciate your honesty. If you want I can add you to my list of people I'll get codes for during the next event? I'm gonna have a max of 4 people, maybe 5. So far you'd be #2. Lemme know what you think.
I'll hopefully be getting one code from a friend of mine who lives in the UK. GAME stopped trading in Ireland a few years ago so I have no way of obtaining the in-store events :-/ The only exception was last year when Smyth's ran the shiny Rayquaza event. Why they can't deal with all these events here is beyond me!
@ShadowLuigi2 that would be amazing! It'd make me very happy if you added me to your list. By the way, for the next events I will ask my friend in London to try to get me at least one PAL code for me to give away to someone who is in need, too. I know how it feels to not being able to redeem a code 'cause Brazil rarely has a participating store, and it was pretty hard even to find someone to trade a PAL code for a NA one. Hahaha Anyway, thank you so much and best wishes from Brazil!!
@ShadowLuigi2 can you add me to the list for the other events as well? If you're not busy. I really appreciate you helping us. You are a very generous person. Thank you for your efforts.
@KamiZen13 Sure! And you're welcome. I'll add you to my list now. By the way have you gotten a Mew code yet? @GiU That's awesome! And yeah no problem! Feels good to help out doesn't it?
@GiU @KamiZen13 Hey guys, It seems both Celebi and Jirachi are going to be just regular Wifi events. Darkrai will be the next GameStop event that will require a code, but that's all the way in May. So I'll put you both on my list for Darkrai.
@ShadowLuigi2 gonna try again here as reddit is not looking like a viable option Chalk it to being in a completely different part of the world too I suppose. Anyways, I don't suppose you could find an extra code to queue for? It's asking for a lot I realise but really I'm going through every option available. Thanks regardless.
I've got one extra code, apparently the gamestop near me hadn't even opened the pack they were sent because well... they haven't had anyone ask for one. I needed two and he gave me three... I even had to explain what I was asking for... I guess first person to reply to me and give a way to contact can have it? Not posting anywhere else.
@Haleh Hello, I live in Chile and Nintendo isn't hosting the event here, I would really appreciate it.
EDIT: By the way, I have an american game and console
My email is: [email protected]
@KnightCore alright! Sent you an email titled haleh from Nintendolife
@Haleh Thank you very much! You are awesome
Even though i live in the U.S the only nearby gamestop already ran out of codes and they don't no if they'll get any. could someone send me one of their extras's my email is [email protected]
@ShadowLuigi2 if not all the events can be over wifi, at least only few of them are going to be through serial code. Seems like except for mew, only the big mythical Pokémon in size (darkrai, arceus and genesect) will require redeeming a code. Weird hahaha and they are the best in my opinion - oh nintendo why do you do this to us? Hahahah
@lifepsychedelic Oh my bad, I haven't checked my email yet for replies. And sure! I've got you on the list for Darkrai.
@onery Umm, I might be able to help you out. I have a few people who dropped out of needing a code for Mew so you might just be in luck.
@shadowluigi2 if you have a extra can i have a code please? I'd be very thankful
@onery That would be excellent if you could. Many thanks!
@ShadowLuigi2 SLR. I don't have a Mew code yet. Have you sent it? Thank you so much for adding me to your list!
I don't know if its possible but I would greatly appreciate an extra Mew code if anyone has one. The gamestop near me is out and doubtful they'll get anymore. I'm pretty desperate for Mew since I've never had one before.
@KamiZen13 Check your email!
@ShadowLuigi2 Hi there, sorry for the long wait for replying. I was away from home in a travel and had no internet access. Did you managed to get an code for me?
Best regards
@ShadowLuigi2 Thank you so much! Thanks again for adding me to your list for future events
Could someone give me a Mew code? I live in Poland where we don't have game stops ;/ Preeeeeetty please, I always loved that legendary and am so sad now I can't have Mew even when they give it away ((((((
@ShadowLuigi2
I am sorry to bother you personally, but I saw you were quite active in the topic, do you perhaps still have any spare mew codes? The nearest gamestop is like 700km away from me, welp, no way I can grab gift card myself...
Is there anyone here who has a spare Mew code by chance? I went to my Gamestop and they said they gave away all the cards on the first day and never got another shipment in. :
Happy Pokemon continued weekend been a long time reader and unable to get a mew code, not sure if anyone might still have a code to help out a struggling disabled Pokemon fan, was never able to get one, last option, email: [email protected] it would mean the world to me, virtual Pokemon hugs to all
If anyone can, please, send me the code as soon as you can, I have no Gamestop at my country at all. my mail: [email protected]
a have 672 Pokémon at my OmegaR
@Mineral you still need a code? I have a spare and will send it to you for a decent trade.
@GRANNES I cam help you out man. What you willing to trade? I ended up with 7 extra codes.
@Jdthebossman I don't really have much to trade but if I could get a code I would really appreciate it.
Can anyone in the UK spare me a European Mew code. Problem is I live in Jamaica and I got the European 3ds but no access to these stores. So if someone is willing to help me out I would appreciate this. Email [email protected]
Hello! If anyone has any spare codes please email them to [email protected]. Thank you in advance!
Hey guys, I got one north america code from someone online and since I already have mew, I want to give it to someone WHO DOES NOT HAVE IT. However, I DON'T know if the code works... Anyway, I will give it to the first person who replies to me. I don't know of any other method of selecting someone properly and there are many comments, so I will not scroll up the page looking for someone who's been here longer... sorry
@Dreadpool do you already have a code?
@GiU hello, do you still have it? i dont live in america and can't get one, will be glad if you can give it to me
@Idy ok I will give it to you as soon as I get home (which will take some time hehehe) . Give me your email please
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