The Pokémon Company has officially revealed the distribution details for the highly anticipated Ash Hat Pikachu event for Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon, exclusively available for players in Japan.
This special event was first teased in leaks from the popular CoroCoro Comic, but has now been accompanied by clear guidelines and a full schedule from The Pokémon Company. The distribution coincides with the nationwide release of Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! in Japanese cinemas.
Fans who pre-book their movie tickets will receive a unique Serial Code.
Redeeming the Serial Code in either Pokémon Sun or Pokémon Moon on Nintendo 3DS will reward fans with a variant of Pikachu wearing one of Ash's iconic hats from the Pokémon anime.
Each Pikachu also comes equipped with the exclusive Pikashunium Z Z-Crystal, unlocking the special Z-Move 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt. According to reporting by Serebii, players are eligible to claim different versions of Ash Hat Pikachu depending on the redemption period of their Serial Code.
These versions commemorate Ash’s journey across multiple regions in the series, from Kanto to Alola, with each Pikachu donning the corresponding hat and featuring a unique move set and level: - **Original Hat Pikachu**: Available April 15 – May 1, 2017 / July 19 – July 31, 2017.
Level 1, Moves: Thunderbolt, Quick Attack, Thunder, Agility. - **Hoenn Hat Pikachu**: Available May 3 – May 15, 2017 / August 2 – August 14, 2017.
Level 6, Moves: Thunderbolt, Quick Attack, Thunder, Iron Tail. - **Sinnoh Hat Pikachu**: Available May 17 – May 29, 2017 / August 16 – August 28, 2017.
Level 10, Moves: Thunderbolt, Quick Attack, Iron Tail, Volt Tackle. - **Unova Hat Pikachu**: Available May 31 – June 12, 2017 / August 30 – September 11, 2017.
Level 14, Moves: Thunderbolt, Quick Attack, Iron Tail, Volt Tackle. - **Kalos Hat Pikachu**: Available June 14 – June 26, 2017 / September 13 – September 25, 2017.
Level 17, Moves: Thunderbolt, Quick Attack, Iron Tail, Electro Ball. - **Alola Hat Pikachu**: Available June 28 – July 17, 2017 / September 27 – October 9, 2017.
Level 20, Moves: Thunderbolt, Quick Attack, Iron Tail, Electro Ball. All variants of Pikachu will arrive in a standard Poké Ball, have the Static ability, and be accompanied by the Pikashunium Z Z-Crystal.
It's important to note that each Serial Code can be redeemed for one Pikachu, but there is no limit to the number of Serial Codes a player can use per save file, allowing dedicated fans to collect the entire set. This distribution underscores The Pokémon Company’s commitment to offering unique and region-specific experiences for their Nintendo 3DS player base, especially in celebration of a major film release.
For more details and updates on upcoming Pokémon events, stay tuned to official Pokémon channels and the Nintendo eShop.
This special event was first teased in leaks from the popular CoroCoro Comic, but has now been accompanied by clear guidelines and a full schedule from The Pokémon Company. The distribution coincides with the nationwide release of Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! in Japanese cinemas.
Fans who pre-book their movie tickets will receive a unique Serial Code.
Redeeming the Serial Code in either Pokémon Sun or Pokémon Moon on Nintendo 3DS will reward fans with a variant of Pikachu wearing one of Ash's iconic hats from the Pokémon anime.
Each Pikachu also comes equipped with the exclusive Pikashunium Z Z-Crystal, unlocking the special Z-Move 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt. According to reporting by Serebii, players are eligible to claim different versions of Ash Hat Pikachu depending on the redemption period of their Serial Code.
These versions commemorate Ash’s journey across multiple regions in the series, from Kanto to Alola, with each Pikachu donning the corresponding hat and featuring a unique move set and level: - **Original Hat Pikachu**: Available April 15 – May 1, 2017 / July 19 – July 31, 2017.
Level 1, Moves: Thunderbolt, Quick Attack, Thunder, Agility. - **Hoenn Hat Pikachu**: Available May 3 – May 15, 2017 / August 2 – August 14, 2017.
Level 6, Moves: Thunderbolt, Quick Attack, Thunder, Iron Tail. - **Sinnoh Hat Pikachu**: Available May 17 – May 29, 2017 / August 16 – August 28, 2017.
Level 10, Moves: Thunderbolt, Quick Attack, Iron Tail, Volt Tackle. - **Unova Hat Pikachu**: Available May 31 – June 12, 2017 / August 30 – September 11, 2017.
Level 14, Moves: Thunderbolt, Quick Attack, Iron Tail, Volt Tackle. - **Kalos Hat Pikachu**: Available June 14 – June 26, 2017 / September 13 – September 25, 2017.
Level 17, Moves: Thunderbolt, Quick Attack, Iron Tail, Electro Ball. - **Alola Hat Pikachu**: Available June 28 – July 17, 2017 / September 27 – October 9, 2017.
Level 20, Moves: Thunderbolt, Quick Attack, Iron Tail, Electro Ball. All variants of Pikachu will arrive in a standard Poké Ball, have the Static ability, and be accompanied by the Pikashunium Z Z-Crystal.
It's important to note that each Serial Code can be redeemed for one Pikachu, but there is no limit to the number of Serial Codes a player can use per save file, allowing dedicated fans to collect the entire set. This distribution underscores The Pokémon Company’s commitment to offering unique and region-specific experiences for their Nintendo 3DS player base, especially in celebration of a major film release.
For more details and updates on upcoming Pokémon events, stay tuned to official Pokémon channels and the Nintendo eShop.
