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Cyclone September 8th, 2014 8:29 AM

Shiny Gengar and DIANCIE at Gamestop/EB Games
 
Halloween special available briefly next month, from October 13 to 26. Who's off for a Shiny Gengarite holder?

Sauce

If EB doesn't get it, I'll be after it as well here.

EDIT: Per post that follows this, and something I didn't know at the time of the OP, Gamespit will also finally have Diancie. Event will end a few days before OR/AS comes out, so if you want to Mega Evolve an American Diancie, go get Diancie right after the Gengar event ends! SuperSauce. Mega Stone is also confirmed to be called "Diancite".

Both are code cards where you have to input the code to download the event. What are your thoughts on having events this way? Do you like it better or worse than the normal method of walking into the store, or compared to Wifi events?

pyrexpyramids September 8th, 2014 9:06 AM

Diancie North American Event
 
Here are the details folks.

"Following this, from October 27 through November 16, GameStop will be offering Diancie (the previously unobtainable Mythical Pokemon) for Pokemon X/Y. Once you've gotten your hands on one, you'll be able to take it with you into Pokemon Omega Ruby or Alpha Sapphire, where you'll then be able to get a Diancite Mega Stone that allows it to Mega Evolve into Mega Diancie."


got this from gamestop. forum wont let me post a link cuz i'm under 15 posts but just google it right now and someone else can post the confirming link.

Don't know if mods wanna merge this thread with the shiny gengar distribution thread.

Nah September 8th, 2014 9:24 AM

Yeah, I just went ahead and merged the 2 threads and changed the thread title. Hope no one minds....

This is a link about the Diancie event: http://www.nintendo-insider.com/2014/09/08/diancie-distribution-event-strikes-north-america-in-october/

I'm not terribly interested in the Gengar one, but now I guess I'll have to go anyway to get myself a Diancie.

Hikamaru September 8th, 2014 9:29 AM

Again, I'm not really getting these events because of the restrictions my mother places on me in regards to getting "unnecessary" things. I pretty much blame her for my reason behind missing all events.

The Gengar isn't really that special other than having Sludge Wave in its moveset, but it surely does have an awesome-looking Mega when shiny. Dat white color.

Mario The World Champion September 8th, 2014 9:30 AM

I am VERY ANGRY about this. If they are giving them away via codes like the Heracross/Pinsir Mega Stone event, I'm afraid that the Gamestops in my area won't have enough codes. My Gamestops got very few Mega Stone codes.

Why not distribute them via Mystery Gift?!

Nah September 8th, 2014 9:37 AM

Ah ****, it is another one of those events that only work via a special code. Why can't it be like the Summer Shiny Creation Trio event just before X/Y came out where you just had to go to Gamestop and download a gift via wireless? What's with this special code bullcrap? I just wanna walk into Gamestop, download the thing I want, then leave (or maybe buy something first).

Btw, it's currently a North American only thing, so you people in Europe and Australia don't even have a chance yet.

pyrexpyramids September 8th, 2014 9:44 AM

For those in Canada I have an idea.

When nintendo announced that the heracross/pinsir distribution would be at gamestop and also at its canadian equivalent EB Games, EB games did not actually have the download code at EB Games because.....Canada. However, if you are signed up with pokemon trainer club for their news letter and if you are signed up with a nintendo news letter account, if you check the most recent nintendo news letter for september 5, it says that the heracross/pinsir can now be downloaded via wireless distribution from home aka receive mystery gift.

Now, if EB Games in Canada gets shafted again with not getting distribution event codes, I anticipate that by the time the November news letter gets emailed out, Canadians and everyone else who doesn't have a proper GameStop around will be able to download it as a wifi mystery gift like they have now done with Pinsir/Heracross.

just a thought :)

Hikamaru September 8th, 2014 9:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Mario The World Champion (Post 8430459)
I am VERY ANGRY about this. If they are giving them away via codes like the Heracross/Pinsir Mega Stone event, I'm afraid that the Gamestops in my area won't have enough codes. My Gamestops got very few Mega Stone codes.

Why not distribute them via Mystery Gift?!

This I so agree with. Game Freak and Nintendo have been very restrictive with 6th Gen events so far, either only releasing them in certain countries/regions or requiring you to get a very exclusive code from a shop like Gamestop.

The only things I recall distributed with Mystery Gift in 6th Gen so far were the Blazikenite Torchic and the Fancy Pattern Vivillon. Given OR/AS is coming out in two months it's so disappointing to see how event Pokemon are getting treated.

Morgnarok September 8th, 2014 9:56 AM

I will be getting both of these, must keep up the title of having every single Pokemon Gen 6 Event ever released xD

Sydian September 8th, 2014 10:00 AM

I'll be getting both of these, but I'm not happy about them being through a code you have to go pick up.

Howmander September 8th, 2014 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by pyrexpyramids (Post 8430479)
For those in Canada I have an idea.

When nintendo announced that the heracross/pinsir distribution would be at gamestop and also at its canadian equivalent EB Games, EB games did not actually have the download code at EB Games because.....Canada. However, if you are signed up with pokemon trainer club for their news letter and if you are signed up with a nintendo news letter account, if you check the most recent nintendo news letter for september 5, it says that the heracross/pinsir can now be downloaded via wireless distribution from home aka receive mystery gift.

Now, if EB Games in Canada gets shafted again with not getting distribution event codes, I anticipate that by the time the November news letter gets emailed out, Canadians and everyone else who doesn't have a proper GameStop around will be able to download it as a wifi mystery gift like they have now done with Pinsir/Heracross.

just a thought :)

Actually, the Heracross and Pinsir were mystery gift pokemon, the Heracronite and Pinsirite were what you needed the codes for. True that EB Games did not have the codes, but if you signed up to the newsletter (which no one knows how to do, apparently! :D ) BEFORE Sept 1, then on Sept 17 you get a newsletter with the download code and then you can use it then. (Canada only)

But this is dumb, why have a Mystery gift option if they're just giving everything by download code? While it's understandable when the codes are availabe in store because it's incentive to go to the store and perhaps buy other stuff while you're there, but if they're emailing codes to people, why not just open up the mystery gift option instead? They're both going through the internet anyway.

PlatinumDude September 8th, 2014 12:31 PM

I just may get the Gengar event so I can use a trapping Mega Gengar without doing anything to my current Gengar. The Diancie event is what I'll go for sure so I can use it for OR/AS; I hope it comes at level 15 so I can use it for in-game stuff.

Centipede Chan September 8th, 2014 12:34 PM

Of course I'll be getting both as soon as they are available. Hopefully my Gengar comes with IVs in the right places and right nature.

Sludge Wave is gonna be fun for doubles :P

Controversy September 8th, 2014 12:39 PM

I already have a shiny Gengar so I don't care about that one. I'll be getting a Diancie when it comes to Europe though. Hopefully it's over wireless and not a serial code.

Hikamaru September 8th, 2014 1:17 PM

I still think the Diancie event came in with good timing given OR/AS is due out in two months and it's nice to see that if you transfer Diancie into OR/AS you'll be able to get its Mega Stone, the Diancite. For those planning to get it it'll be nice if it's at an early level so they can use it in the story.

I was kinda expecting the Mega Stone would be named that anyway.

Pendraflare September 8th, 2014 2:09 PM

This is gonna be pretty nice, I know that i've speculated on when Diancie would be released for a while now but looks like it's the real deal.

And additionally, Shiny Mega Gengar too, that's really neat. I remember having a shiny Gengar in Fire Red way back, and I know how sick a white Mega Gengar looks because i've seen it.

Raezioo September 8th, 2014 3:51 PM

I hope all these Pinsir/Heracross, Shiny Gengar, and Diancie events come to Europe to, because it kinda sucks that we always have to wait so long and miss on half of the cool events :'(

PokeChris123 September 8th, 2014 5:11 PM

I really wish they would stop releasing Pokemon and items via codes, I'd rather just get it from Wi-Fi.

Anyways, the Shiny Mega Gengar event looks kinda cool, only because its a shiny. The one I'm real interested in is the Diancie event! Another legendary Pokemon for me to have, and I can also have access to the Diancite in OR/AS when they come out.

Cyclone September 8th, 2014 5:37 PM

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Originally Posted by PokeChris123 (Post 8430883)
I really wish they would stop releasing Pokemon and items via codes, I'd rather just get it from Wi-Fi.

Anyways, the Shiny Mega Gengar event looks kinda cool, only because its a shiny. The one I'm real interested in is the Diancie event! Another legendary Pokemon for me to have, and I can also have access to the Diancite in OR/AS when they come out.

I suggest you call Nintendo and complain. I'm going to call the Canadian Nintendo tomorrow and see what they say they are doing. If they are doing the newsletter s**t again, I swear to Arceus I'm going to go all Tyrantrum on them.

oshimas September 8th, 2014 6:10 PM

gah. idk what to think. i tried getting the heracrossite at my local gamestop and they didn't have it. D: and i really wanna get my hands on the legendary too. but i heard that with the last event going on, gamestop was making people preorder oras in order to get the codes. you guys think that could happen?

Cyclone September 8th, 2014 6:30 PM

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Originally Posted by oshimas (Post 8430948)
gah. idk what to think. i tried getting the heracrossite at my local gamestop and they didn't have it. D: and i really wanna get my hands on the legendary too. but i heard that with the last event going on, gamestop was making people preorder oras in order to get the codes. you guys think that could happen?

They got the event details completely wrong. Someone complained loudly about it and the associates walked over, gave people in the group codes, and left it at that.

I'm surprised Nintendo is doing more events there after the mixup last time over the event.

In other words, with some locations, it was more about corporate greed. I hope those got reported in every case.

Sydian September 8th, 2014 6:36 PM

I hope the Diancie is at a lower level. I hate getting events that are 50 and above, especially 100. I mean...I can't do anything with that. lol I'm not a competitive person, so getting my Pokemon to 100 isn't really important. I just like being able to actually use my Pokemon and I don't really enjoy doing that when they're as high as they can go. Liberty Victini was perfect. You could go catch it in whatever ball you wanted and it was level 15. Do that again.

Howmander September 8th, 2014 6:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Jak (Post 8430974)
I hope the Diancie is at a lower level. I hate getting events that are 50 and above, especially 100. I mean...I can't do anything with that. lol I'm not a competitive person, so getting my Pokemon to 100 isn't really important. I just like being able to actually use my Pokemon and I don't really enjoy doing that when they're as high as they can go. Liberty Victini was perfect. You could go catch it in whatever ball you wanted and it was level 15. Do that again.

Diancie is at level 50, Gengar is at level 25: http://www.serebii.net/games/currentevents.shtml

Hikamaru September 8th, 2014 6:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Raezioo (Post 8430812)
I hope all these Pinsir/Heracross, Shiny Gengar, and Diancie events come to Europe to, because it kinda sucks that we always have to wait so long and miss on half of the cool events :'(

I'm pretty sure Australia and Europe will get a Diancie event soon, most likely similar to the one that is being discussed in this thread. It would be a pretty dumb choice to leave those players out on getting a chance to get the Diancite in OR/AS when they come out.

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Originally Posted by Jak (Post 8430974)
I hope the Diancie is at a lower level. I hate getting events that are 50 and above, especially 100. I mean...I can't do anything with that. lol I'm not a competitive person, so getting my Pokemon to 100 isn't really important. I just like being able to actually use my Pokemon and I don't really enjoy doing that when they're as high as they can go. Liberty Victini was perfect. You could go catch it in whatever ball you wanted and it was level 15. Do that again.

This I agree with. The Victini event for B/W was a perfect example of getting a Legendary at a decent enough level so that you can actually use it in a playthrough. And I know how you feel because I'm not much of a competitive person myself. Kinda sad there has never been a similar type of event ever again.

But yeah, I'm hoping the Diancie can be Level 15 so that those planning to use it can use it in a regular playthrough.

Edit: Wait it's Level 50... guess that means disappointment then.

OmegaRuby and AlphaSapphire September 8th, 2014 7:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Hikamaru (Post 8430983)
I'm pretty sure Australia and Europe will get a Diancie event soon, most likely similar to the one that is being discussed in this thread. It would be a pretty dumb choice to leave those players out on getting a chance to get the Diancite in OR/AS when they come out.



This I agree with. The Victini event for B/W was a perfect example of getting a Legendary at a decent enough level so that you can actually use it in a playthrough. And I know how you feel because I'm not much of a competitive person myself. Kinda sad there has never been a similar type of event ever again.

But yeah, I'm hoping the Diancie can be Level 15 so that those planning to use it can use it in a regular playthrough.

Edit: Wait it's Level 50... guess that means disappointment then.

More like Genesect, as we needed to capture Victini, while Genesect was given out (by Wi-Fi) for B2W2.

Seems whoever is in charge of the events is getting worse at making them...

Altaria September 8th, 2014 10:11 PM

I'm actually really excited for this. I think it does really suck for those without access to it, though. I don't love the fact that you have to get the code, but my Gamestop had the Heracross/Pinsir Mega Stone events, so I'm hoping that means they should have these ones? I went and picked mine up a few hours after they opened, they hadn't run out yet. I didn't think they would have, I live in a small enough town that I don't think I really have that to fear even if I wait until a little later in the day.

I've been wanting a Shiny Gengar since the AMAZING look it takes after mega evolving! T-T It's so preeeettty. Ugh. I've been excitedly anticipating Diancie since I heard about it, of course. Yeah. Cool stuff.

Psywing September 9th, 2014 7:46 AM

That's just great.. Looks like I will have to barter for one online when they start to get distributed. My country has no Gamestop/GAME etc...

Hikamaru September 9th, 2014 8:05 AM

Newsflash: It has been revealed these events are coming to Europe as well!

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Following yesterdays US reveal, it has been announced that two distribution events are coming to the UK this October in GAME stores. From October 15th to November 5th, you'll be able to obtain a Serial Code to receive a special Shiny Gengar at GAME Stores. This Gengar comes holding the Gengarite and matches the event being held in Japan later this month, and is to tie in with the upcoming TCG set, Phantom Forces.
Next, from November 6th to November 28th, you'll be able to get a Serial Code to receive the Mythical Pokémon, Diancie. As known, this Diancie can only be obtained through this event and, when traded to Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, gives you the Diancite item to Mega Evolve it into Mega Diancie
Edit @ 14:25: It is also available in France, Germany, Spain, Belgium, The Netherlands & Italy at the same time, but details are not known.
(credit goes to Serebii)

So, that's good to hear the Europeans will have a chance to get a shiny Gengar and Diancie as well. Now to wait for the Australian leg of this event to get announced... because leaving out Australian Pokefans will be total stupidity.

FlyingBeastie September 9th, 2014 8:17 AM

Looks like I'll be making a few trips into town over October and November, since I have 3 copies of X and Y (2 X and 1 Y) I'm assuming I'll need to get 3 codes each time? I'll probably give away my two extra shiny Gengars (With the Gengarite) and Diancies to people who missed the events (or Australians if they don't get the events :3 ) if I get extra codes... Now I need to think of how I will actually get those extra codes...

Controversy September 9th, 2014 8:40 AM

Happy about the UK announcement. I've never went in and asked for a serial code before so that'll be a new experience. There's actually two or three GAMEs within walking distance of my house so if all goes well I could try going into the others and get an extra Diancie

Cyclone September 9th, 2014 9:29 AM

Canada and EB Games have not been announced yet AFAIK. That said, I contacted Nintendo in Canada today to implore them not to make the mistake they made by restricting distribution to a newsletter for the Mega Stones by bundling them into a spam e-mail.

pyrexpyramids September 9th, 2014 9:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Cyclone (Post 8431452)
Canada and EB Games have not been announced yet AFAIK. That said, I contacted Nintendo in Canada today to implore them not to make the mistake they made by restricting distribution to a newsletter for the Mega Stones by bundling them into a spam e-mail.

what exactly did they say in your conversation? ughhh so frustrating being a canadian pokemon player seeing how EB games is owned by game stop yet there isn't equal distribution of events to canada......like seriously you cant give eb games the download code, but still involve canadian players through that obscure pokemon center spam email? wtfffffrage

Cyclone September 9th, 2014 9:45 AM

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Originally Posted by pyrexpyramids (Post 8431458)
what exactly did they say in your conversation? ughhh so frustrating being a canadian pokemon player seeing how EB games is owned by game stop yet there isn't equal distribution of events to canada......like seriously you cant give eb games the download code, but still involve canadian players through that obscure pokemon center spam email? wtfffffrage

They said nothing yet. I e-mailed them.

I will update, however.

SnowpointQuincy September 9th, 2014 9:46 AM

About Time! Hoenn around the corner and we're getting Kalos Legend. Might have done this sooner, or wait till 3rd Version.

Need to time these events better!

Cyclone September 9th, 2014 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by SnowpointQuincy (Post 8431476)
About Time! Hoenn around the corner and we're getting Kalos Legend. Might have done this sooner, or wait till 3rd Version.

Need to time these events better!

Let's be fair here. Diancie's Mega Stone, Diancite, is available in Hoenn. Getting Diancie right before the new games come out is excellent promotion for the new games, where the new Mega Stone is found, and gives fresh incentive for people to get the game to find the Mega Stone.

If the event came earlier, there would be less interest. If it came later, people would have the Mega Stone in use on foreign Diancies that were either hacked or imported. Nintendo HAD to do it this way.

oshimas September 9th, 2014 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cyclone (Post 8430969)
They got the event details completely wrong. Someone complained loudly about it and the associates walked over, gave people in the group codes, and left it at that.

I'm surprised Nintendo is doing more events there after the mixup last time over the event.

In other words, with some locations, it was more about corporate greed. I hope those got reported in every case.

eeep. I didn't know it was that bad D: I heard of some things but I didn't expect them to be that greedy.
I'm hoping this won't be the case here, cause I already pre-ordered the game elsewhere and I don't plan to shell out extra money on another copy(unless like, if I decide to get omega ruby as well too)

Cyclone September 9th, 2014 2:36 PM

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Originally Posted by oshimas (Post 8431613)
eeep. I didn't know it was that bad D: I heard of some things but I didn't expect them to be that greedy.
I'm hoping this won't be the case here, cause I already pre-ordered the game elsewhere and I don't plan to shell out extra money on another copy(unless like, if I decide to get omega ruby as well too)

Apparently someone called Games**t corporate and complained.

Was told that it was corporate policy.

Said he would contact Nintendo and get a code from them for free.

Suddenly, the Games**t rep. realized that they were losing a customer and offered the code.

Go figure.

Gardevoir the Dragon Slayer September 9th, 2014 3:09 PM

I would much rather this and all events be Online rather than having to Trudge all the way to GAME (which I won't be doing), sure I could understand why they did it in the pre-wireless era, but it seems pointless now with wi-fi.
I guess Nintendo must make money out of the shops hosting it.

Cyclone September 9th, 2014 3:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Gardevoir the Dragon Slayer (Post 8431741)
I would much rather this and all events be Online rather than having to Trudge all the way to GAME (which I won't be doing), sure I could understand why they did it in the pre-wireless era, but it seems pointless now with wi-fi.
I guess Nintendo must make money out of the shops hosting it.

No, the event is free. But they are trying to encourage you to visit your not-so-local gaming supply retailers. Forget the fact that Walmart, Best Buy, etc. all also have the games; apparently Nintendo wants everyone to specifically visit the one that overprices everything, then turns around and offers you a dollar for a game they then turn around and sell for $10. Just so they can be forced to walk through all of the promotional gobbledygo-ok.

...can you tell I hate EB Games, myself? ^^

...apparently, I used a banned word other than the ones beginning with "f" and "s". Since my usage is not profane or vulgar, I have edited in a spelling change.

LyokoGirl5000 September 9th, 2014 4:45 PM

I have plans to get both, but I really hope they don't make me preorder OR/AS to get them. Last time they wouldn't let me have a code because I wouldn't preorder from them because I'd already preordered from Amazon! I'll probably take some money to buy a game if they refuse to let me have a code this time. I tend to go on or close to when the event starts, so I hope they have some codes left for me when I get there.

Hiatus September 9th, 2014 5:28 PM

Just to make sure, are they giving these codes away for free, or would you have to purchase something in order to get one? If it's former, that would be great; even though the nearest GameStop is about one and half hours away from where I am, it would still be worth it to go and get a hold of these Pokémon, as I've always wanted them. Plus, I've also been planning to visit this place for a while since there are some games that I'm planning to buy; this would certainly help kill two birds with one stone.

LyokoGirl5000 September 9th, 2014 5:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Endless (Post 8431820)
Just to make sure, are they giving these codes away for free, or would you have to purchase something in order to get one? If it's former, that would be great; even though the nearest GameStop is about one and half hours away from where I am, it would still be worth it to go and get a hold of these Pokémon, as I've always wanted them. Plus, I've also been planning to visit this place for a while since there are some games that I'm planning to buy; this would certainly help kill two birds with one stone.

According to the Nintendo rep I talked to, it's supposed to be free. The GameStop I live near got in a lot of trouble for demanding people preorder there before giving a code away. By the way, does anyone how fast these codes run out? I always go get events within two days of it starting. Both events are starting on a Monday for me and I'll probably get there by Wednesday at the latest. There are three GameStops in my town, so what are the chances that they'll run out of codes before I manage to snag one?

destinedjagold September 9th, 2014 6:40 PM

Serial code? Boo!
I was hoping Diancie would be a wifi distribution! T_T

Howmander September 9th, 2014 6:46 PM

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Originally Posted by destinedjagold (Post 8431872)
Serial code? Boo!
I was hoping Diancie would be a wifi distribution! T_T

I'm actually more surprised that people aren't upset that there is no actual in game event for Diancie. Remember the videos of the power savers that unlocked the event and there was actually a little quest involved? Well this looks like (once again) they're just handing out the pokemon rather than unlocking the quest to get it yourself. Any theories on why Gamefreak does this? Are they jerks? What? :D

Iceshadow3317 September 9th, 2014 7:21 PM

I am really sick of these serial code events. I really hate them with a passion, so my only hopes of getting these is to trade with someone who some how gets two or can clone them.

Cyclone September 9th, 2014 8:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Howmander (Post 8431876)
I'm actually more surprised that people aren't upset that there is no actual in game event for Diancie. Remember the videos of the power savers that unlocked the event and there was actually a little quest involved? Well this looks like (once again) they're just handing out the pokemon rather than unlocking the quest to get it yourself. Any theories on why Gamefreak does this? Are they jerks? What? :D

Actually, the Wonder Card triggers the event, so I suspect that the Diancie Wonder Card, when picked up, will again trigger that event.

And it's not a quest, but rather someone asking you to hand over your Diancie. Then the guy they want it for comes in and stops them.

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Originally Posted by Iceman3317 (Post 8431901)
I am really sick of these serial code events. I really hate them with a passion, so my only hopes of getting these is to trade with someone who some how gets two or can clone them.

If there was no serial, you'd still have to go in.

Howmander September 9th, 2014 9:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Cyclone (Post 8431962)
Actually, the Wonder Card triggers the event, so I suspect that the Diancie Wonder Card, when picked up, will again trigger that event.

And it's not a quest, but rather someone asking you to hand over your Diancie. Then the guy they want it for comes in and stops them.

.

are you SURE? Don't toy with me!! I REALLY want this to be true! :D

Cyclone September 9th, 2014 9:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Howmander (Post 8431993)
are you SURE? Don't toy with me!! I REALLY want this to be true! :D

...well, you have to get the Diancie from the Delivery Girl...

Diggerez September 10th, 2014 12:52 AM

I'm happy to see that I'll be able to go to Game but i'm annoyed about the fact that i'll have to ask for a code, I hate game and their overpriced games. I think they'll end up doing a worldwide promotion anyway, they just want you to pre-order ruby/sapphire from the place you're getting the code.

Iceshadow3317 September 10th, 2014 4:38 AM

I don't want in store events or serial codes to be more specific. Because there is only 1 game stop around me and it is about 15 to 20 minute drive. They need to stop these crappy in store events and start doing wifi events again.


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Originally Posted by Diggerez (Post 8432153)
I'm happy to see that I'll be able to go to Game but i'm annoyed about the fact that i'll have to ask for a code, I hate game and their overpriced games. I think they'll end up doing a worldwide promotion anyway, they just want you to pre-order ruby/sapphire from the place you're getting the code.

The problem is, they aren't suppose to to that. And that is the main reason I hate these events.

Pinkie-Dawn September 10th, 2014 6:24 AM

I'm planning to get both; too bad I won't be using that Shiny Mega Gengar since it's banned to ubers. I still have no idea how to use special serial codes to download this into my 3DS.

Gardevoir the Dragon Slayer September 10th, 2014 8:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Cyclone (Post 8431743)
No, the event is free. But they are trying to encourage you to visit your not-so-local gaming supply retailers. Forget the fact that Walmart, Best Buy, etc. all also have the games; apparently Nintendo wants everyone to specifically visit the one that overprices everything, then turns around and offers you a dollar for a game they then turn around and sell for $10. Just so they can be forced to walk through all of the promotional gobbledygo-ok.

...can you tell I hate EB Games, myself? ^^

...apparently, I used a banned word other than the ones beginning with "f" and "s". Since my usage is not profane or vulgar, I have edited in a spelling change.

Sorry I should have been more clear I meant it was free but the participating stores have probably paid Nintendo for the privilege and use it to try and get more sales from people going to the event.

Cyclone September 10th, 2014 8:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Gardevoir the Dragon Slayer (Post 8432434)
Sorry I should have been more clear I meant it was free but the participating stores have probably paid Nintendo for the privilege and use it to try and get more sales from people going to the event.

Probably. And therein lies the problem.

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Originally Posted by Iceman3317 (Post 8432275)
I don't want in store events or serial codes to be more specific. Because there is only 1 game stop around me and it is about 15 to 20 minute drive. They need to stop these crappy in store events and start doing wifi events again.

Wifi events are so much easier. Get out of bed, yawn, stretch, scratch (I won't go further), sidle over to my chair, open my system, download the event, and my day is complete. Now they want me to add an entire hour to my day. Or perhaps they might not even do that here, instead telling me when THEY want me to get the event via a newsletter; if I don't want the newsletter, they can choose to deem me ineligible for the event. That is not right.

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Originally Posted by Diggerez (Post 8432153)
I'm happy to see that I'll be able to go to Game but i'm annoyed about the fact that i'll have to ask for a code, I hate game and their overpriced games. I think they'll end up doing a worldwide promotion anyway, they just want you to pre-order ruby/sapphire from the place you're getting the code.

Code distributions are the worst. Unless you can swipe five or six code cards somehow. You're not limited to one per game. (I am also finding that code cards make excellent trading material if unused.)

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Originally Posted by Pinkie-Dawn (Post 8432343)
I'm planning to get both; too bad I won't be using that Shiny Mega Gengar since it's banned to ubers. I still have no idea how to use special serial codes to download this into my 3DS.

In Mystery Gift there's an option to enter a code. You get the code from the store.

Princess Diana September 11th, 2014 5:07 AM

Has there been a Swedish announcement yet? I can't find anything about it online

Nah September 11th, 2014 7:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Sverige (Post 8433465)
Has there been a Swedish announcement yet? I can't find anything about it online

It seems that at the moment the only European countries getting these events are the UK, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, Portugal, and Italy.
http://bulbanews.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Diancie,_Shiny_Gengar_event_distributions_announced_for_Europe

Pochama95 September 13th, 2014 7:30 AM

I actually don't mind the code cards, it's nice and easy (after the 'line' dies down). You go in grab the card and leave.

As for this Gengar event, I am p.o'ed because I already have a shiny Gengar take took me hours to hatch and now their just giving it away to everyone. Who can I give this Gengar to now?

But Diancie will be greeted with open arms.

Borngamer September 13th, 2014 5:49 PM

I'm not a fan of giving Gamestop my business, and assuming that they're gonna try and force a pre-order on these pokemon I'm thinking maybe we can get the pre-order just for the pokemon and then after we get Diancie, we cancel the pre-order and get our money back.

(just a thought)

VegetaUchiha September 13th, 2014 8:33 PM

Do you have to pay for either codes? Sorry im really new to pokemon y x, i havent participated in any events.

Cyclone September 14th, 2014 7:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Borngamer (Post 8436250)
I'm not a fan of giving Gamestop my business, and assuming that they're gonna try and force a pre-order on these pokemon I'm thinking maybe we can get the pre-order just for the pokemon and then after we get Diancie, we cancel the pre-order and get our money back.

(just a thought)

I can see it now.

You: "I'm here for the Shiny Gengar."
GS: "Cards are available with pre-orders only."
You: "All right then." *transaction done*
GS: "All right, thank you and have a ni-..."
You: "I'd like to cancel my pre-order please."

{XD}

Seriously, though, I think Nintendo will have hammered them about that in the last promotion. They knew they were in the wrong, or at least store staff knew corporate was in the wrong. There were stories of people complaining loudly and getting their free codes. I'm surprised they are getting more events in light of it.

nights1267 September 14th, 2014 5:43 PM

I wonder if this gengar and diance will have decent iv's. I've only been to one event, but it was like when i was 8. Do they just vary or what.

Howmander September 14th, 2014 6:11 PM

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Originally Posted by nights1267 (Post 8437343)
I wonder if this gengar and diance will have decent iv's. I've only been to one event, but it was like when i was 8. Do they just vary or what.

currently (not counting the Celebi from Pokebank which was just given to everyone with Pokebank) when you get a giveaway pokemon via Wifi event, a woman appears in the pokemon center (all of them, it doesn't matter which) and you can save right before you talk to her, she gives you a pokemon and normally they can have any IV spread, Nature and ability (if they can have more than one) with a few exceptions for nature. All you have to do is simply keep resetting and talk to her over and over until you get the nature and Ability you want. The IVs of most are also randomly generated like this so if you're patient you theoretically COULD get a high IVed pokemon, although I personally wouldn't have the patience.

Having said that, ALL legendaries in Kalos have at least 3 IVs so it's a guarantee that Diancie will have at least 3 perfect, albeit random IVs. You COULD more realistically keep resetting to get a 5 IVed Diance because you technically only need to have two perfect IVs generated since 3 will always be guaranteed. For that I might dedicate a couple days to just constantly resetting. :D

(And FYI, just because someone will bring it up, all wild caught baby pokemon such as Budew and Riolu also fall into the same category of also having 3 guaranteed perfect IVs as well)

Cyclone September 14th, 2014 6:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Howmander (Post 8437375)
(And FYI, just because someone will bring it up, all wild caught baby pokemon such as Budew and Riolu also fall into the same category of also having 3 guaranteed perfect IVs as well)

Really? You've tested this?

Does this apply to breeding as well?

Loner_grunger September 14th, 2014 6:26 PM

All I can say is... YEY ANOTHER EVENT I WON'T BE GETTING IN MY COUNTRY. Seriously, it really annoys me( over 10 years of this) that nintendo is always giving stuff to people up there(North America, Japan, West/Central Europe) and we never get anything here. Wifi has been really great, but at the same time I feel nintendo could use it a little bit more , I mean, people of all over th world play the game. (Raging cuz Diancie intensifies).

Funny thing, I also had to register my system as being in Canada to be able to use the eshop, but at the same time that gave me the opportunity to get code for mega pinsirite. I think newsletter codes can be a good way to distribute events worldwide along with wi-fi, but oh well, stores give nintendo profit.

Cyclone September 14th, 2014 6:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Loner_grunger (Post 8437392)
All I can say is... YEY ANOTHER EVENT I WON'T BE GETTING IN MY COUNTRY. Seriously, it really annoys me( over 10 years of this) that nintendo is always giving stuff to people up there(North America, Japan, West/Central Europe) and we never get anything here. Wifi has been really great, but at the same time I feel nintendo could use it a little bit more , I mean, people of all over th world play the game. (Raging cuz Diancie intensifies).

Funny thing, I also had to register my system as being in Canada to be able to use the eshop, but at the same time that gave me the opportunity to get code for mega pinsirite. I think newsletter codes can be a good way to distribute events worldwide along with wi-fi, but oh well, stores give nintendo profit.

Canada distributed the Mega Stone codes via EB Games newsletter. In fact, I don't think those codes have been sent yet.

Loner_grunger September 14th, 2014 6:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Cyclone (Post 8437401)
Canada distributed the Mega Stone codes via EB Games newsletter. In fact, I don't think those codes have been sent yet.

Interesting, then does that mean that the rest of the world gets the stone via pkm newsletter ? And yeah I made a mistake there, even though my system is registered as being in Canada, my "trainer account" in Pokemon does have the country I'm in registered.

Cyclone September 14th, 2014 7:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Loner_grunger (Post 8437409)
Interesting, then does that mean that the rest of the world gets the stone via pkm newsletter ? And yeah I made a mistake there, even though my system is registered as being in Canada, my "trainer account" in Pokemon does have the country I'm in registered.

No, it's an EB Games Canada thing.

And frankly, I think it's stupid. If I hear they're doing that again. they're getting the phone call. I changed my mind and e-mailed Nintendo.

Howmander September 14th, 2014 8:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Cyclone (Post 8437401)
Canada distributed the Mega Stone codes via EB Games newsletter. In fact, I don't think those codes have been sent yet.

Nope, that's wrong, Canada got Heracross and Pinsir via wifi mystery gift, nothing to do with EB Games and the Mega Stones are coming via PTC (the Pokemon/Nintendo site) newsletter, again, nothing to do with EB Games whatsoever. EB Games is not giving out anything for Pokemon at the moment. The date they are being sent out is Sept 17 http://3ds.pokemon-gl.com/information/3ade2b4a-0c41-41ab-8572-be7e8a223084

No wonder I couldn't get any help figuring it out when everybody thought it was an EB Games giveaway! login at the PGL site, when you go to your account it will take you to the PTC site (the official Pokemon site) and THAT is where you need to have signed up for your newsletter. Sadly, you needed to have signed up by Sept 1, according to the rules.

Cyclone September 14th, 2014 8:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Howmander (Post 8437490)
Nope, that's wrong, Canada got Heracross and Pinsir via wifi mystery gift, nothing to do with EB Games and the Mega Stones are coming via PTC (the Pokemon/Nintendo site) newsletter, again, nothing to do with EB Games whatsoever. EB Games is not giving out anything for Pokemon at the moment. The date they are being sent out is Sept 17 http://3ds.pokemon-gl.com/information/3ade2b4a-0c41-41ab-8572-be7e8a223084

No wonder I couldn't get any help figuring it out when everybody thought it was an EB Games giveaway! login at the PGL site, when you go to your account it will take you to the PTC site (the official Pokemon site) and THAT is where you need to have signed up for your newsletter. Sadly, you needed to have signed up by Sept 1, according to the rules.

Oh, I thought it was an EB Games promotional leaflet. In that case, ☻☺♥♦ them for not backing Gamestop on it.

And yes, I read about Sept. 1. But again, big deal. I got both stones already.

And yes, I did get both Pokémon via Wifi. I said it's the Mega Stones via newsletter.

Howmander September 14th, 2014 8:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cyclone (Post 8437387)
Really? You've tested this?

Does this apply to breeding as well?

Yep, everything in the Unknown egg group (I THINK that's what it's called. Which includes all legendaries and baby pokemon. Not ditto though, because I think Ditto is in the Ditto egg group or something. All I know is that it's in a different egg group from the legendaries and babies) but yes, I have in fact tested this (all Celebis given by pokebank had at least 3 IVs, when I was swap trading Xerneas and Zapdos to get one or the other with the correct nature, every single one had 3 IVs, as does the Articuno I got, and the budews I caught all had 3 IVs and the Riolu I caught LONG before I knew about this had 4 IVs. No, however, it does not apply to breeding. Anything bred has the same rules applied to it as any other pokemon. This 3 IV only counts to babies and legendaries caught in the wild.


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Originally Posted by Cyclone (Post 8437494)
And yes, I did get both Pokémon via Wifi. I said it's the Mega Stones via newsletter.

Yep, I know, I was just illustrating that neither giveaway was related to EB Games, as they are related to each other: From what I gather, if you didn't download the Heracross or Pinsir, you don't get the code in the newsletter. Again, since no one has definitive information regarding this, it's just a rumour, but from what I have been reading you need to have downloaded Pinsir or Heracross into your game so the correct stone is sent to the player. MY presumption is that you also have to have game synced as well in order for the system to know which one (or both) you have, otherwise EVERYONE who signed up for the PGL will be getting two stones each.

Cyclone September 14th, 2014 8:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Howmander (Post 8437496)
Yep, I know, I was just illustrating that neither giveaway was related to EB Games, as they are related to each other: From what I gather, if you didn't download the Heracross or Pinsir, you don't get the code in the newsletter. Again, since no one has definitive information regarding this, it's just a rumour, but from what I have been reading you need to have downloaded Pinsir or Heracross into your game so the correct stone is sent to the player. MY presumption is that you also have to have game synced as well in order for the system to know which one (or both) you have, otherwise EVERYONE who signed up for the PGL will be getting two stones each.

The stone received is based on the game. X gets the Heracronite and Y gets the Pinsirite. I don't think you even have to receive the Pokémon.

Howmander September 14th, 2014 8:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cyclone (Post 8437506)
The stone received is based on the game. X gets the Heracronite and Y gets the Pinsirite. I don't think you even have to receive the Pokémon.

So then like Lone Grunger asked, that means EVERYONE (that signed up for the PGL) in Canada gets the code regardless of any outside action on the user?

Cyclone September 14th, 2014 8:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Howmander (Post 8437508)
So then like Lone Grunger asked, that means EVERYONE (that signed up for the PGL) in Canada gets the code regardless of any outside action on the user?

Honestly, I have no idea. But that would mean I have a second Heracronite on the way, since someone gave me a code for that from the U.S. already. I wasn't even planning for it TBH.

But then, I can use the code in Y. Checkmate, Nintendo.

pyrexpyramids September 17th, 2014 1:13 PM

any fellow canadians get the newsletter for the heracronite/pinsirite dl code yet? i sure as hell havent :(

Howmander September 17th, 2014 1:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pyrexpyramids (Post 8440380)
any fellow canadians get the newsletter for the heracronite/pinsirite dl code yet? i sure as hell havent :(

nope, I didn't get a newsletter either, which just confirms my concerns when I first posted about it about how no one will tell you how to sign up for the newsletter as what you THINK is the newsletter you're signing up for gives you no confirmation, as well as nothing in the pokemon site is actually labelled as "newsletter" further confusing whether you're signing up for the right thing or not.

Kenchiin September 17th, 2014 3:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Iceman3317 (Post 8431901)
I am really sick of these serial code events. I really hate them with a passion, so my only hopes of getting these is to trade with someone who some how gets two or can clone them.

My thought so far.

Sadly this is not good for someone with no access to GAMESTOP or whatever.

;______;

Shrew September 17th, 2014 3:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Pochama95 (Post 8435725)
As for this Gengar event, I am p.o'ed because I already have a shiny Gengar take took me hours to hatch and now their just giving it away to everyone. Who can I give this Gengar to now?

This is my problem with shiny events. Ironically, it makes shinies of popular-powerful pokemon ( such as Gengar, Metagross) less rare than pokemon which are obscure. I'd rather shiny events be restricted primarily to legendaries which are shiny locked.

At least if you nickname your Shiny Gengar, then people can tell that yours was caught with your own OT.

pyrexpyramids September 18th, 2014 8:46 AM

I emailed nintendo regarding the heracronite/pinsirite distribution and this is what i got in response-

"
Hello,
Thank you for contacting Pokémon Support.
The September Newsletter with the Mega Stone code is being sent out in batches. Please note that it may take up to a week or longer before all of the newsletters have been sent out. We appreciate your patience!
Thank you,
Pokémon Support Team"

blue September 18th, 2014 11:52 AM

Definitely getting Diancie, and Mega Gengar is one of my favourite Megas of all soooo.

Musicality September 18th, 2014 8:30 PM

I really can't understand why GameFreak dosen't do these events via Mystery Gifts. Everyone around the world with an internet connection can recieve it, and unless it's a country specific event, Mystery Gift is so much more convenient.

Not really liking the fact that they keep giving away shinies and whatnot. As Shrew said, shinies should only be reserved for legendaries that have literally a zero percent chance of getting one. Sooner or later shinies will be as common as Rattata. May be an exaggeration, but shinies are shinies for a reason.

Expect to see Mega Gengar wrecking in wifi as usage skyrockets. :p

Howmander September 18th, 2014 9:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Musicality (Post 8441833)
I really can't understand why GameFreak dosen't do these events via Mystery Gifts. Everyone around the world with an internet connection can recieve it, and unless it's a country specific event, Mystery Gift is so much more convenient.

Not really liking the fact that they keep giving away shinies and whatnot. As Shrew said, shinies should only be reserved for legendaries that have literally a zero percent chance of getting one. Sooner or later shinies will be as common as Rattata. May be an exaggeration, but shinies are shinies for a reason.

Expect to see Mega Gengar wrecking in wifi as usage skyrockets. :p

well that's exactly why they do it, why would a pokemon that EVERYONE with the game gets be this sought after? (when's the last time someone asked anyone for a Zygarde, for example?) if it's somewhat limited, everyone will want it, and it is great free advertising for the game and the movie that comes out.

RetroFanatic September 19th, 2014 8:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Musicality (Post 8441833)
I really can't understand why GameFreak dosen't do these events via Mystery Gifts. Everyone around the world with an internet connection can recieve it, and unless it's a country specific event, Mystery Gift is so much more convenient.

Agreed. I usually hate on anything that isn't a wi-fi giveaway because we don't get very much over here (I live in a backwater country known as Sweden) and I don't wanna rely on others to get these pokémon.

Any news of a swedish event ey?

I have both GAME and Gamestop sort of close to where I live. I just wonder that if we get it here, if I should mail Nintendo about it and try to get a written note that says I should get a free code (or codes) without the need of preordering anything.

Morgnarok October 12th, 2014 8:01 PM

Can't wait to go pick mine up in the morning xD

Tek October 12th, 2014 8:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Symbiosis (Post 8467397)
Can't wait to go pick mine up in the morning xD

I'm probably going to be the first one at my local store since I get up at 6am usually haha. Just gotta try not to spend any money while I'm in there >.<

Morgnarok October 12th, 2014 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Tek (Post 8467422)
I'm probably going to be the first one at my local store since I get up at 6am usually haha. Just gotta try not to spend any money while I'm in there >.<

I feel you. I'll prob be the first at mine and gotta try not to spend any money. I am already putting out near 400 dollars next month on 5 games I preordered.

DeltaElite121 October 13th, 2014 3:11 AM

Just picked up two at my local store last Friday. Looks like they had quite a few to hand out from the box that I saw. I'll see if I can grab a few more tomorrow when I go to pick up my 3DS and I'll hand out a few codes to those of you that don't think you'll be able to get a code in time. One of the managers is an old coworker from another job, so I'm positive I can grab a couple more no problem.

Mapleseruhp October 13th, 2014 4:01 AM

can you get them in canada?

Creator Limbs October 13th, 2014 6:11 AM

I don't like that it's a code but it's probably the only chance I'll have to get a Diancie, honestly :/

There are very few GameStops around here...I have to travel nearly an hour to get a Pokemon. That's pretty silly. Might have to skip out on it entirely :/

pyrexpyramids October 13th, 2014 7:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mapleseruhp (Post 8467613)
can you get them in canada?

yes you can. in the most recent nintendo of Canada news letter for October, it said,
"Get the Shiny Pokémon Gengar for Pokémon X or Pokémon Y.
To receive a code to obtain Gengar in your game, visit your local participating EB Games locations across Canada. Available only from October 13th - 26th. Codes are available while supplies last."

The Diancie event starts right after, so I'm guessing we'll get similar information when the November newsletter is distributed. I read somewhere on reddit that EB Games Canada will participate in this distribution as well. Seeing as how the Gengar one is confirmed, it seems Diancie will be almost certain for Canadians as well.

ShadowEdge October 13th, 2014 8:21 AM

I got my Gengar! IT'S SO CUTE! I got a female one with a Hardy stats

Mapleseruhp October 13th, 2014 8:59 AM

stupid thanksgiving closing everything down

I'm getting mine tommorow and I can't wait <3

DeltaElite121 October 13th, 2014 7:33 PM

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Originally Posted by okeers (Post 8467702)
I don't like that it's a code but it's probably the only chance I'll have to get a Diancie, honestly :/

There are very few GameStops around here...I have to travel nearly an hour to get a Pokemon. That's pretty silly. Might have to skip out on it entirely :/

PM sent. Enjoy ;) Hopefully yours will have better characteristics than mine, haha.

Morgnarok October 13th, 2014 9:58 PM

I got mine at 10am this morning as soon as my gamestop opened xD I got a timid nature FTW

SpinDrive October 13th, 2014 11:11 PM

I was actually planning on cloning mine and doing a giveaway in the quick trades section. Not sure how many people will be ticked off.

pyrexpyramids October 14th, 2014 9:39 AM

Just picked up mine from EB Games Canada

monkeybard October 14th, 2014 11:52 PM

Not sure if this is the place to ask but; I have an NA 3DS (location set to Canada) and I live in Australia so I'm pretty much stuck with nothing with these kinds of events. If it's not a bother could someone procure an extra code for me? I don't feel great about asking because I might have to bother someone every time a code distribution happens though :x

Raichupacabra October 15th, 2014 7:09 AM

Gonna go get Gengar when I pay off the rest of my preorder. Not too really stoked for it, since I'm not as stoked for events as I was four years ago. Diancie on the other hand is something I look forward to.

Belldandy October 15th, 2014 7:34 AM

EB Games Canada Shiny Gengar & Diancie
 
Hey guys. A bit different from the US-based thread, so I made a new one.

For Canadians, have you had any issues with EB Games forcing preorders of ORAS to get the Shiny Gengar code? I went to two different EB Games and both refused to distribute without a preorder when the event is clearly marked "no purchase necessary" in the flyer. Has this happened to you? What was your experience like picking up your codes?

Also, Serebii doesn't list the Diancie as being at Canadian EB Games but I just spoke to a store manager in Ottawa at an EB Games who said they already received the Diancie codes and they begin distribution on October 27th-November 21st (ORAS launch). So we are getting this event! Now it's just a question of whether or not you'll have difficulties like me when you go to pick it up lol

What have your experiences been like thusfar?

pyrexpyramids October 15th, 2014 8:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Belldandy (Post 8470172)
Hey guys. A bit different from the US-based thread, so I made a new one.

For Canadians, have you had any issues with EB Games forcing preorders of ORAS to get the Shiny Gengar code? I went to two different EB Games and both refused to distribute without a preorder when the event is clearly marked "no purchase necessary" in the flyer. Has this happened to you? What was your experience like picking up your codes?

Also, Serebii doesn't list the Diancie as being at Canadian EB Games but I just spoke to a store manager in Ottawa at an EB Games who said they already received the Diancie codes and they begin distribution on October 27th-November 21st (ORAS launch). So we are getting this event! Now it's just a question of whether or not you'll have difficulties like me when you go to pick it up lol

What have your experiences been like thusfar?

Nope, I have had no issues with being forced into pre-ordering ORAS (although I preordered mine long ago). I picked up my gengar code at a different EB than the one I preordered ORAS at and had no issue and was asked no questions. FYI I'm in Toronto.

With regards to the Diancie code, many Canadians on REDDIT have shown pictures of the diancie distribution code that they got when picking up gengar. The code is not active until October 27. I personally didn't get the diancie code, but thats because the eb I went to will not hand it out until the 27th. Its really up to the stores discretion, but technically they should not be handing out the Diancie codes until October 27. As for the Diancie codes that have been handed out, they wont be active until the 27.

My advise is just call a bunch of other EB's in the area and confirm with them that they have the codes in stock and whether you have to pre-order. Obviously you don't but some of them are gonna play hardball and get you to pre-order. Obviously avoid those stores.

Also Mods, merge this thread with existing one. Theres no reason to have a seperate Canadian thread when theres a discussion amongst Canadians in the existing one. TY.

Nah October 15th, 2014 8:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Belldandy (Post 8470172)
Hey guys. A bit different from the US-based thread, so I made a new one.

For Canadians, have you had any issues with EB Games forcing preorders of ORAS to get the Shiny Gengar code? I went to two different EB Games and both refused to distribute without a preorder when the event is clearly marked "no purchase necessary" in the flyer. Has this happened to you? What was your experience like picking up your codes?

Also, Serebii doesn't list the Diancie as being at Canadian EB Games but I just spoke to a store manager in Ottawa at an EB Games who said they already received the Diancie codes and they begin distribution on October 27th-November 21st (ORAS launch). So we are getting this event! Now it's just a question of whether or not you'll have difficulties like me when you go to pick it up lol

What have your experiences been like thusfar?

Hope you don't mind, but I just merged your thread with the other one. No reason why we can't talk about it across different countries in the same thread. I don't think that we were exclusively talking about the US distribution anyway.

Quote:

Originally Posted by pyrexpyramids (Post 8470223)
Also Mods, merge this thread with existing one. Theres no reason to have a seperate Canadian thread when theres a discussion amongst Canadians in the existing one. TY.

Use the Report button, buddy.

pyrexpyramids October 15th, 2014 9:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zekrom (Post 8470234)
Hope you don't mind, but I just merged your thread with the other one. No reason why we can't talk about it across different countries in the same thread. I don't think that we were exclusively talking about the US distribution anyway.


Use the Report button, buddy.

didnt even know there was a report button. noted.


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