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A Rare Pokémon Is Being Distributed Again For The First Time In A Decade, But There's A Catch [Update: The Goal's Been Met]

A rare Poké Ball Pattern Vivillon is returning to the franchise via a special distribution event for the first time in a decade. The Pokémon Company is holding a Mystery Gift event for Pokémon Legends: Z-A and Pokémon Champions. Players can receive a Spewpa that evolves into a random Vivillon pattern in Pokémon Legends: Z-A, and a campaign offering a special Vivillon is underway. Bundled retail editions of Pokémon Z-A and Poko a Pokémon featuring downloadable content are also currently on sale.

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  • ✓ The Poké Ball Pattern Vivillon is returning for distribution for the first time in a decade.
  • ✓ The Pokémon Company is holding a special Mystery Gift event for both Pokémon Legends: Z-A and Pokémon Champions.
  • ✓ Players can receive a Spewpa that can evolve into a random Vivillon pattern in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
  • ✓ The Poké Ball pattern originally debuted as a limited-time distribution in Pokémon X and Y in 2014 at a temporary pop-up shop in Paris, followed by releases in Japan, Germany, and via the Nintendo Network, and later in Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire in 2016.
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What changed

The event goal has officially been met after initial community targets were set for the distribution campaign.

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  1. Rare Poké Ball Pattern Vivillon Returns to Pokémon Games

    A rare Poké Ball Pattern Vivillon is returning to the franchise via a special distribution event for the first time in a decade. The Pokémon Company is holding a Mystery Gift event for Pokémon Legends: Z-A and Pokémon Champions. Players can receive a Spewpa that evolves into a random Vivillon pattern in Pokémon Legends: Z-A, and a campaign offering a special Vivillon is underway. Bundled retail editions of Pokémon Z-A and Poko a Pokémon featuring downloadable content are also currently on sale.

    Why it matters

    The Poké Ball Pattern Vivillon features an iconic red-and-white design and has remained largely unavailable for a decade since its last event distribution in 2016. Vivillon is notable for its 20 different wing patterns dictated by a player's real-world location. Previous distributions included limited windows in Paris, Japan, Germany, and via the Nintendo Network.

    What is confirmed

    • The Poké Ball Pattern Vivillon is returning for distribution for the first time in a decade.
    • The Pokémon Company is holding a special Mystery Gift event for both Pokémon Legends: Z-A and Pokémon Champions.
    • Players can receive a Spewpa that can evolve into a random Vivillon pattern in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
    • The Poké Ball pattern originally debuted as a limited-time distribution in Pokémon X and Y in 2014 at a temporary pop-up shop in Paris, followed by releases in Japan, Germany, and via the Nintendo Network, and later in Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire in 2016.

    Still unconfirmed

    • Exact dates for the distribution are still to be announced.

    What to watch next

    • Official announcement of exact event dates and claim windows for the Mystery Gift distribution.
    Sources used for this update (11)
    1. Pokemon.com — Receive a Spewpa That Can Evolve into a Random Vivillon Pattern in Pokémon Legends: Z‑A
    2. Polygon.com — 'Pokémon' Officially Brings Back Long-Lost Rare Monster After 10 Years
    3. Kotaku — A Rare Pokémon Is Being Distributed Again For The First Time In A Decade, But There's A Catch [Update: The Goal's Been Met]
    4. Saiga NAK — Bundled retail editions of “Pokémon ZA” and “Poko a Pokémon” featuring DLC are now on sale! A campaign offering a special Vivillon is also underway.
    5. Instant Gaming News — The Pokémon Legends: Z-A + Mega Dimension (DLC) bundle is now available
    6. www.polygon.com — Target officially launches new Pokémon system and it's a total game changer
    7. www.newsbreak.com — A Rare Pokémon Is Being Distributed Again For The First Time ...
    8. kotaku.com — A Rare Pokémon Is Being Distributed Again For The First Time ...
    9. www.theverge.com — An ultra-rare pokémon is back after 10 years. - The Verge
    10. www.skoar.gg — A Unique Pokémon Returns for Distribution After Ten Years ...
    11. comicbook.com — Pokemon Legends: Z-A and Champions Get Rare Pokemon for the ...
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