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GameStop is a videogame store in United States Of America, Canada, Australia, Ireland, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Italy, New Zealand, Norway, Spain, Austria, Puerto Rico, Switzerland, Portugal, and in Swedden.
{{Company Infobox
| name = GameStop
| logo = Gamestop Logo.jpg
| logo_size = 250px
| caption = GameStop logo
| founded = 1984
| headquarters = Grapevine, Texas
| type = {{wp|Public company|Public}}
| subsidiaries = EB Games, EB Games Australia, ThinkGeek
| industry = Retail, video games
| links = United States: [https://www.gamestop.com/ gamestop.com] <br />Corporate: [https://news.gamestop.com/ news.gamestop.com]
}}
'''GameStop''' is a retail store which sells video games and video game consoles, including Pokémon games. Occasionally, GameStop will hold events during which people are able to download event-exclusive Pokémon onto their games, via [[Mystery Gift]].


==Pre-order bonuses==
{{incomplete|section|needs a complete list of the pre-order bonuses given out}}
In addition to selling Pokémon games, GameStop has even included bonus merchandise given out along with pre-ordered copies of games. Upon the release of {{2v|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, for example, GameStop gave out a miniature figure of each game's {{p|Ho-Oh|respe}}{{p|Lugia|ctive}} [[game mascot]] along with the corresponding pre-ordered game.


== Pokémon given away ==
==Locations==
GameStop has stores in the following countries:
* {{pmin|the United States|United States of America}}
* {{pmin|Australia}} (trading as EB Games)
* Austria
* {{pmin|Canada}}
* {{pmin|Denmark}}
* {{pmin|Finland}}
* {{pmin|France}} (trading as Micromania)
* {{pmin|Germany}}
* {{pmin|Ireland}}
* {{pmin|Italy}}
* {{pmin|New Zealand}} (trading as EB Games)
* {{pmin|Norway}}
* {{pmin|Portugal}}
* Puerto Rico
* {{pmin|Spain}}
* {{pmin|Sweden}}
* Switzerland


==Pokémon events==
GameStop has been the location of numerous Pokémon events, allowing the download of various [[event Pokémon]]. The following is a list of all event Pokémon GameStop has given out.


GameStop has gave away several Pokémon. Most of them being unavalible in a game or only obtainable by [http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Pal_Park]
===[[Generation III]]===
====Berry Glitch Fix Zigzagoon====
These Zigzagoon were distributed as a promotion to get people to fix a [[Berry glitch]] in {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}} that plagued many players. It was distributed from March 1, 2004 to April 22, 2007. They can also be received from the [[Nintendo GameCube|GameCube]] Interactive Multi-Game Demo Disc Version 16. Its name will always be in English. Note that its [[Original Trainer]] from Pokémon Sapphire was named with ''SAPHIRE'' instead, possibly due to the input limitation.
 
=====Ruby=====
{{G3event|
ball=Poké|
balllink=Poké Ball (item)|
pokemon=Zigzagoon|
nick=ZIGZAGOON|
gender=2|
level=5|
game=3r|
ndex=263 s|
dexno=263|
item1=Liechi Berry|
typea=Normal|
otcolor=red|
ot=RUBY|
id=30317|
ability1=Pickup|
nature=Random|
encounter=fateful|
type1=Normal|move1=Tackle|
type2=Normal|move2=Growl|
type3=Normal|move3=Tail Whip|
country=the United States|
datedis=March 17, 2004 to April 22, 2007|
ruby=yes|
sapphire=yes|
shiny=yes}}
 
=====Sapphire=====
<!--It is really spelled as "SAPHIRE", one P. Do not change.-->
{{G3event|
ball=Poké|
balllink=Poké Ball (item)|
pokemon=Zigzagoon|
nick=ZIGZAGOON|
gender=2|
level=5|
game=3r|
ndex=263 s|
dexno=263|
item1=Liechi Berry|
typea=Normal|
otcolor=blue|
ot=SAPHIRE|
id=30317|
ability1=Pickup|
nature=Random|
encounter=fateful|
type1=Normal|move1=Tackle|
type2=Normal|move2=Growl|
type3=Normal|move3=Tail Whip|
country=the United States|
datedis=March 17, 2004  to April 22, 2007|
ruby=yes|
sapphire=yes|
shiny=yes}}
 
===[[Generation IV]]===
====GameStop Deoxys====
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Deoxys|
nick=DEOXYS|
level=50|
game=4d|
ndex=386|
item1=NeverMeltIce|
typea=Psychic|
otcolor=blue|
ot=Gamestp|
id=06218|
ability1=Pressure|
nature=Random|
encounter=fateful|
met=Pokémon Event|
type1=Psychic|move1=Psycho Boost|
type2=Electric|move2=Zap Cannon|
type3=Steel|move3=Iron Defense|
type4=Normal|move4=ExtremeSpeed|
country=the United States|
datedis=June 20 to 22 and June 27 to 29, 2008|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes}}
 
=====Wonder Card=====
{{wondercard|ms1=386|
title=Mystery from Space|
msg=Enjoy your DEOXYS!<br>Travel to [[Veilstone City|Veilstone<br>City]] to discover<br>the secrets of this<br>mysterious Pokémon!}}
 
====GameStop Pichu====
{{bulbanews|Distributions related to HeartGold, SoulSilver to begin end of January}}
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Pichu|
nick=PICHU|
gender=m|
level=30|
game=4p|
ndex=172 s|
item1=Everstone|
dexno=172|
typea=Electric|
otcolor=red|
ot=GAMESTP|
id=01300|
ability1=Static|
nature=Jolly|
encounter=fateful|
met=Pokémon Event|
type1=Electric|move1=Charge|
type2=Electric|move2=Volt Tackle|
type3=Normal|move3=Endeavor|
type4=Normal|move4=Endure|
datedis=January 30 to February 14, 2010|
country=the United States|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes|
ge=yes|
shiny=yes}}
 
=====Wonder Card=====
{{wondercard|ms1=172|
title=PIKACHU-COLORED PICHU!|
msg=Trade your PICHU to Pokémon HeartGold<br>Version or Pokémon SoulSilver Version<br>and you may meet a special friend! Be sure to<br>save the game once you pick up PICHU at a Poké Mart.}}
 
====GameStop Jirachi====
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Jirachi|
nick=JIRACHI|
level=5|
game=4p|
ndex=385|
types=2|
typea=Steel|
typeb=Psychic|
otcolor=red|
ot=GAMESTP|
id=02270|
item1=Liechi Berry|
ability1=Serene Grace|
nature=Random|
encounter=fateful|
met=Pokémon Event|
type1=Normal|move1=Wish|
type2=Psychic|move2=Confusion|
type3=Psychic|move3=Rest|
type4=Dragon|move4=Draco Meteor|
country=the United States|
datedis=February 27 to March 13, 2010 |
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes|
platinum=yes}}
 
=====Wonder Card=====
{{wondercard|ms1=385|
title=Make a Wish with JIRACHI!|
msg=Trade JIRACHI to Pokémon HeartGold<br>Version or Pokémon SoulSilver Version<br>for a special Pokéwalker surprise!<br>Be sure to save the game once you<br>pick up JIRACHI at a Poké Mart.}}
 
====GameStop Raikou====
{{bulbanews|'Zoroark: Master of Illusions' to debut February 5}}
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Raikou|
nick=RAIKOU|
level=30|
game=4h|
ndex=243 s|
item1=Micle Berry|
dexno=243|
typea=Electric|
otcolor=blue|
ot=GAMESTP|
id=01031|
ability1=Pressure|
nature=Rash|
encounter=fateful|
met=Pokémon Event|
type1=Electric|move1=Zap Cannon|
type2=Normal|move2=Weather Ball|
type3=Fighting|move3=Aura Sphere|
type4=Normal|move4=ExtremeSpeed|
shiny=yes|
rclass=Classic|
datedis=January 3 to 9, 2011|
country=the United States and Canada|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes|
platinum=yes|
heartgold=yes|
soulsilver=yes|
ge=yes}}
 
=====Wonder Card=====
{{wondercard|ms1=243|
title=The Legendary Trio of Johto!|
msg=Transfer your Shiny RAIKOU to Pokémon<br> Black Version or Pokémon White Version<br>for a special encounter! Be sure to<br> save the game once you receive RAIKOU <br> at a Poké Mart.}}
 
====GameStop Entei====
{{bulbanews|'Zoroark: Master of Illusions' to debut February 5}}
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Entei|
nick=ENTEI|
level=30|
game=4h|
ndex=244 s|
item1=Custap Berry|
dexno=244|
typea=Fire|
otcolor=blue|
ot=GAMESTP|
id=01171|
ability1=Pressure|
nature=Adamant|
encounter=fateful|
met=Pokémon Event|
type1=Fire|move1=Flare Blitz|
type2=Normal|move2=Crush Claw|
type3=Normal|move3=Howl|
type4=Normal|move4=ExtremeSpeed|
shiny=yes|
rclass=Classic|
datedis=January 17 to 23, 2011|
country=the United States and Canada|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes|
platinum=yes|
heartgold=yes|
soulsilver=yes|
ge=yes}}
 
=====Wonder Card=====
{{wondercard|ms1=244|
title=The Legendary Trio of Johto!|
msg=Transfer your Shiny ENTEI to Pokémon<br> Black Version or Pokémon White Version<br>for a special encounter! Be sure to<br> save the game once you receive ENTEI<br> at a Poké Mart.}}
 
====GameStop Suicune====
{{bulbanews|'Zoroark: Master of Illusions' to debut February 5}}
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Suicune|
nick=SUICUNE|
level=30|
game=4h|
ndex=245 s|
item1=Rowap Berry|
dexno=245|
typea=Water|
otcolor=blue|
ot=GAMESTP|
id=01311|
ability1=Pressure|
nature=Relaxed|
encounter=fateful|
met=Pokémon Event|
type1=Ice|move1=Sheer Cold|
type2=Water|move2=Aqua Ring|
type3=Flying|move3=Air Slash|
type4=Normal|move4=ExtremeSpeed|
shiny=yes|
rclass=Classic|
datedis=January 31 to February 6, 2011|
country=the United States and Canada|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes|
platinum=yes|
heartgold=yes|
soulsilver=yes|
ge=yes}}
 
=====Wonder Card=====
{{wondercard|ms1=245|
title=The Legendary Trio of Johto!|
msg=Transfer your Shiny SUICUNE to Pokémon<br> Black Version or Pokémon White Version<br>for a special encounter! Be sure to<br> save the game once you receive SUICUNE<br> at a Poké Mart.}}
 
====Winter 2011 Celebi====
{{bulbanews|Legendary beasts distribution reveals Celebi event}}
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Celebi|
nick=CELEBI|
level=50|
game=4h|
ndex=251|
item1=Jaboca Berry|
dexno=251|
types=2|
typea=Psychic|
typeb=Grass|
otcolor=red|
ot=WIN2011|
id=02211|
ability1=Natural Cure|
nature=Random|
encounter=fateful|
met=Pokémon Event|
type1=Grass|move1=Leaf Storm|
type2=Normal|move2=Recover|
type3=Dark|move3=Nasty Plot|
type4=Psychic|move4=Healing Wish|
rclass=Classic|
datedis=February 21 to March 6, 2011|
country=the United States and Canada|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes|
platinum=yes|
heartgold=yes|
soulsilver=yes|
ge=yes}}
 
=====Wonder Card=====
{{wondercard|ms1=251|
title=Time to travel with CELEBI!|
msg=Find secrets from the past and future!<br>Transfer CELEBI to Pokémon Black<br>Version or Pokémon White Version for a<br>special encounter! Save the game once<br> you receive CELEBI at a Poké Mart.}}
 
===[[Generation V]]===
====Summer 2012 Keldeo====
{{G5event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Keldeo|
nick=Keldeo|
level=15|
game=5b|
ndex=647|
item1=PP Max|
types=2|
typea=Water|
typeb=Fighting|
otcolor=blue|
ot={{tt|EST2012|Italian}}<br>{{tt|ÉTÉ2012|French}}<br>{{tt|SMR2012|English, German}}<br>{{tt|VER2012|Spanish}}|
id=08272|
ability1=Justified|
nature=Random|
encounter=fateful|
met=Lovely place|
type1=Water|move1=Aqua Jet|
type2=Normal|move2=Leer|
type3=Fighting|move3=Double Kick|
type4=Water|move4=BubbleBeam|
ribbon=Wishing|
country=the United States|
datedis=August 27 to October 6, 2012|
black=yes|
white=yes}}
 
=====Wonder Card=====
======English======
{{wondercard/5|lang=eng|647|image=647|type=bw|
title=The Mythical Pokémon Keldeo!|
msg=Thank you for playing Pokémon!<br>Please pick up your gift from the<br>deliveryman in any Pokémon Center.|
desc=It will be a great addition to your<br>party for your adventure in<br>Pokémon Black Version 2 or<br>Pokémon White Version 2!}}
 
======French======
{{wondercard/5|lang=fra|647|image=647|type=bw|
title=Le Pokémon fabuleux Keldeo!|
msg=Merci d'avoir joué à Pokémon!<br>Allez récupérer votre cadeau<br>dans le jeu auprès du livreur<br>d'un Centre Pokémon!|
desc=Voilà un fidèle compagnon de route<br>pour vous épauler à travers votre<br>périple dans Pokemon Version Noire 2<br>ou Pokemon Version Blanche 2!}}
 
======German======
{{wondercard/5|lang=ger|647|image=647|type=bw|
title=Das Mysteriöse Pokémon Keldeo!|
msg=Danke, dass du Pokémon spielst!<br>Hole dir dein Geschenk bei unserem<br>Lieferanten im Pokémon-Center ab.|
desc=Keldeo wird sich als ideale Ergänzung für<br>dein Team erweisen, wenn du in Pokémon<br>Schwarze Edition 2 oder Pokémon Weiße<br>Edition 2 auf Abenteuerreise gehst!}}
 
======Italian======
{{wondercard/5|lang=ita|647|image=647|type=bw|
title= Keldeo, il Pokémon misterioso!|
msg=Grazie per aver giocato con questo<br>gioco dei Pokémon!<br>Ricordati di ritirare il dono dal postino<br>nel Centro Pokémon!|
desc=Darà alla tua squadra una marcia<br>in più per le tue avventure in<br>Pokémon Versione Nera 2 e<br>Pokémon Versione Bianca 2!}}
 
======Spanish======
{{wondercard/5|lang=spa|647|image=647|type=bw|
title=¡El Pokémon singular Keldeo!|
msg=¡Gracias por jugar a Pokémon!<br>Ve a ver al repartidor en cualquier<br>Centro Pokémon para recoger tu regalo.|
desc=¡Será un gran compañero de<br>equipo durante tu aventura<br>en Pokemon Edición Negra 2<br>o Pokémon Edición Blanca 2!}}
 
====Spring 2013 Meloetta====
{{G5event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Meloetta|
nick=Meloetta|
level=50|
game=5b|
ndex=648|
item1=PP Max|
types=2|
typea=Normal|
typeb=Psychic|
otcolor=red|
ot={{tt|FRÜ2013|German}}<br>{{tt|PRI2013|French, Italian, Spanish}}<br>{{tt|SPR2013|English}}|
id=03013|
ability1=Serene Grace|
nature=Random|
encounter=fateful|
met=Lovely place|
type1=Normal|move1=Round|
type2=Normal|move2=Teeter Dance|
type3=Psychic|move3=Psychic|
type4=Fighting|move4=Close Combat|
ribbon=Wishing|
country=the United States|
datedis=March 4 to 24, 2013|
black=yes|
white=yes|
black2=yes|
white2=yes}}
 
=====Wonder Card=====
======English======
{{wondercard/5|lang=eng|648|image=648|type=bw|
title=The Mythical Pokémon Meloetta!|
msg=Thank you for playing Pokémon!<br>Please pick up your gift from the<br>deliveryman in any Pokémon Center.|
desc=The Mythical Pokémon Meloetta is a<br>gift to you! Meloetta's song and dance<br>will make your battles spectacular!}}
 
======French======
{{wondercard/5|lang=fra|648|image=648|type=bw|
title=Meloetta, le Pokémon fabuleux!|
msg=Merci d'avoir joué à Pokémon!<br>Allez récupérer votre cadeau<br>dans le jeu auprès du livreur<br>d'un Centre Pokémon!|
desc=Nous vous offrons... Meloetta,<br>un Pokémon de talent!<br>Son chant et sa danse rendront<br>vos combats spectaculaires!}}
 
======German======
{{wondercard/5|lang=ger|648|image=648|type=bw|
title=Das Mysteriöse Pokémon Meloetta!|
msg=Danke, für deinen Besuch im Geschäft!<br>Hole dir dein Geschenk bei unserem<br>Lieferanten im Pokémon-Center ab.|
desc=Das Mysteriöse Pokémon Meloetta ist<br>ein Geschenk für dich! Seine Gesangs-<br>und Tanzeinlagen stehlen jedem Gegner<br>die Schau!}}
 
======Italian======
{{wondercard/5|lang=ita|648|image=648|type=bw|
title=Il Pokémon misterioso Meloetta!|
msg=Grazie per aver giocato con questo<br>gioco dei Pokémon!<br>Ricordati di ritirare il dono dal postino<br>nel Centro Pokémon!|
desc=In regalo per te il Pokémon misterioso<br>Meloetta! Il suo canto e la sua danza<br>trasformeranno le tue lotte in un<br>vero spettacolo!}}
 
======Spanish======
{{wondercard/5|lang=spa|648|image=648|type=bw|
title=¡El Pokémon singular Meloetta!|
msg=¡Gracias por jugar a Pokémon!<br>Ve a ver al repartidor en cualquier<br>Centro Pokémon para recoger tu regalo.|
desc=Tenemos un regalo para ti: ¡el Pokémon<br>singular Meloetta! ¡Su canto y<br>su baile convertirán tus combates<br>en un auténtico espectáculo!}}
 
===[[Generation VI]]===
====October 2014 Shiny Gengar====
{{G6event/head
|bg=red
|border=white
|ball=Dusk
|pokemon=Gengar
|gender=2
|level=25
|ndex=094
|type=Ghost
|type2=Poison
|ot={{tt|OCT2014|Japanese, English, German, French, Italian, and Korean}}<br/>{{tt|OCTUBRE 2014|Spanish}}
|id=10134
|ability=Levitate
|nature=Random
|fateful=yes
|met=a lovely place
|move1=Shadow Ball|move1type=Ghost|move1cat=Special
|move2=Sludge Wave|move2type=Poison|move2cat=Special|move2rel=yes
|move3=Confuse Ray|move3type=Ghost|move3cat=Status
|move4=Astonish|move4type=Ghost|move4cat=Physical|move4rel=yes
|shiny=yes
|ribbon=Classic
|item=Gengarite
}}
{{G6event/entrybottom|xy|serial code|American|online|October 9, 2014 to February 5, 2015}}
{{G6event/footer}}
 
=====Wonder Card=====
======English======
{{wondercard/6|
title=Gasp! It's Shiny Gengar!|
msg=Thank you for coming to the store!<br/>Please pick up your gift from the<br/>delivery girl in any Pokémon Center.|
desc=Gengar is as ready for a fight as it is<br/>for a fright! It is holding a Gengarite,<br/>the Mega Stone that enables it to become<br/>Mega Gengar during battle. When it<br/>Mega Evolves, it turns an eerie white!}}
 
======Spanish======
{{wondercard/6|lang=spa|
title=¡Ah! ¡Un Gengar variocolor!|
msg=¡Gracias por venir a este establecimiento!<br/>Ve a ver a la repartidora en cualquier<br/>Centro Pokémon para recoger tu regalo.|
desc=Gengar está tan dispuesto a luchar<br/>como lo está asustar. Y lleva una<br/>Gengarita, la Megapiedra que permite<br/>que se convierta en Mega-Gengar en<br/>combate. ¡Al megaevolucionar se vuelve<br/>de un color blanco espeluznante!}}
 
======French======
{{wondercard/6|lang=fra|
title=Aaaah ! Un Ectoplasma chromatique !|
msg=Merci de votre visite dans ce magasin !<br/>Allez récupérer votre cadeau dans le jeu auprès<br/>de la livreuse d'un Centre Pokémon !|
desc=Cet Ectoplasma se prépare à terrifier<br/>vos adversaires ! Il tient une<br/>Ectoplasmite, et grâce à elle,<br/>il peut méga-évoluer en combat.<br/>Son corps prend alors une teinte<br/>blanche fantomatique !}}
 
====October 2014 Diancie====
{{G6event/head
|bg=red
|border=white
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Diancie
|level=50
|ndex=719
|type=Rock
|type2=Fairy
|ot={{tt|OCT2014|Japanese, English, German, French, Italian, and Korean}}<br/>{{tt|OCTUBRE 2014|Spanish}}
|id=10274
|ability=Clear Body
|nature=Random
|fateful=yes
|met=a lovely place
|ribbon=Wishing
|item=Normal Gem
|move1=Diamond Storm|move1type=Rock|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Reflect|move2type=Psychic|move2cat=Status
|move3=Return|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Moonblast|move4type=Fairy|move4cat=Special
}}
{{G6event/entrybottom|xy|serial code|American|online|October 16, 2014 to ???}}
{{G6event/footer}}
 
=====Wonder Card=====
======English======
{{wondercard/6|
title=The Mythical Pokémon Diancie!|
msg=Thank you for coming to the store!<br/>Please pick up your gift from the<br/>delivery girl in any Pokémon Center.|
desc=With Diancie's signature move, Diamond<br/>Storm, it is a powerful ally! Transfer it<br/>to your Pokémon Omega Ruby or<br/>Pokémon Alpha Sapphire game, and Mega<br/>Evolve it once you have its Mega Stone!}}
 
======Spanish======
{{wondercard/6|lang=spa|
title=¡El Pokémon singular Diancie!|
msg=¡Gracias por venir a este establecimiento!<br/>Ve a ver a la repartidora en cualquier<br/>Centro Pokémon para recoger tu regalo.|
desc=¡Con su movimiento característico<br/>Tormenta de Diamantes, Diancie es un<br/>poderoso aliado! ¡Llévalo a Pokémon<br/>Rubí Omega o Pokémon Zafiro Alfa y haz<br/>que megaevolucione cuando tengas su<br/>Megapiedra!}}
 
======French======
{{wondercard/6|lang=fra|
title=Diancie, le Pokémon fabuleux !|
msg=Merci de votre visite dans ce magasin !<br/>Allez récupérer votre cadeau dans le jeu auprès<br/>de la livreuse d'un Centre Pokémon !|
desc=L'Orage Adamantin de Diancie en fait<br/>un allié puissant ! Tranférez-le<br/>dans Pokémon Rubis Oméga ou dans<br/>Pokémon Saphir Alpha pour le faire<br/>méga-évoluer quand vous aurez<br/>sa Méga-Gemme !}}
 
==External links==
* [https://www.gamestop.com/ GameStop official website] (United States)
** [https://www.ebgames.com.au/ EB Games official website] (Australia & New Zealand)
** [https://www.gamestop.at/ GameStop official website] (Austria)
** [https://www.gamestop.ca/ GameStop official website] (Canada)
** [https://www.micromania.fr/ Micromania official website] (France)
** [https://www.gamestop.de/ GameStop official website] (Germany)
** [https://www.gamestop.ie/ GameStop official website] (Ireland)
** [https://www.gamestop.it/ GameStop official website] (Italy)
** [https://www.gamestop.ch/ GameStop official website] (Switzerland)
*{{wp|GameStop|GameStop on Wikipedia}}
 
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Latest revision as of 13:34, 1 October 2022

GameStop
Gamestop Logo.jpg
GameStop logo
Founded 1984
Headquarters Grapevine, Texas
Type Public
Subsidiaries EB Games, EB Games Australia, ThinkGeek
Industry Retail, video games
Website

United States: gamestop.com
Corporate: news.gamestop.com

GameStop is a retail store which sells video games and video game consoles, including Pokémon games. Occasionally, GameStop will hold events during which people are able to download event-exclusive Pokémon onto their games, via Mystery Gift.

Pre-order bonuses

050Diglett.png This section is incomplete.
Please feel free to edit this section to add missing information and complete it.
Reason: needs a complete list of the pre-order bonuses given out

In addition to selling Pokémon games, GameStop has even included bonus merchandise given out along with pre-ordered copies of games. Upon the release of HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions, for example, GameStop gave out a miniature figure of each game's respective game mascot along with the corresponding pre-ordered game.

Locations

GameStop has stores in the following countries:

Pokémon events

GameStop has been the location of numerous Pokémon events, allowing the download of various event Pokémon. The following is a list of all event Pokémon GameStop has given out.

Generation III

Berry Glitch Fix Zigzagoon

These Zigzagoon were distributed as a promotion to get people to fix a Berry glitch in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire that plagued many players. It was distributed from March 1, 2004 to April 22, 2007. They can also be received from the GameCube Interactive Multi-Game Demo Disc Version 16. Its name will always be in English. Note that its Original Trainer from Pokémon Sapphire was named with SAPHIRE instead, possibly due to the input limitation.

Ruby
Pokémon Info Trainer Memo Battle Moves Ribbons
Poké Ball III.png ZIGZAGOON / Dex No. 0263 Random nature. Normal Tackle None
Lv5 Type Met in a fateful encounter when Normal Growl
Spr 3r 263 s.png ShinyFRLGStar.png Normal Unknown at Lv 5. Normal Tail Whip
OT RUBY   -- --
ID No. 30317 This Pokémon was available in the United States
from March 17, 2004 to April 22, 2007.
Item Ability
Liechi Berry Liechi Berry Pickup
This Pokémon is English in origin.
Can be obtained with: R S FR LG E
Obtained from: Colo XD Box Chn Distribution
Sapphire
Pokémon Info Trainer Memo Battle Moves Ribbons
Poké Ball III.png ZIGZAGOON / Dex No. 0263 Random nature. Normal Tackle None
Lv5 Type Met in a fateful encounter when Normal Growl
Spr 3r 263 s.png ShinyFRLGStar.png Normal Unknown at Lv 5. Normal Tail Whip
OT SAPHIRE   -- --
ID No. 30317 This Pokémon was available in the United States
from March 17, 2004 to April 22, 2007.
Item Ability
Liechi Berry Liechi Berry Pickup
This Pokémon is English in origin.
Can be obtained with: R S FR LG E
Obtained from: Colo XD Box Chn Distribution

Generation IV

GameStop Deoxys

Pokémon Info Trainer Memo Battle Moves Ribbons
Cherish Ball summary IV.png DEOXYS Dex No. 0386 Random nature. Psychic Psycho Boost None
Lv. 50 Type   Electric Zap Cannon
Spr 4d 386.png Psychic Unknown Pokémon Event Steel Iron Defense
OT Gamestp Apparently had a Normal ExtremeSpeed
ID No. 06218 fateful encounter at This Pokémon was available in the United States
from June 20 to 22 and June 27 to 29, 2008.
Item Ability Lv. 50.
NeverMeltIce NeverMeltIce Pressure  
The date this Pokémon was received is determined by the date on the DS when it was obtained from the Poké Mart.
This Pokémon is English in origin.
Can be obtained with: D P Pt HG SS
Obtained from: PBR Ranch Ra SoA GS Distribution
Wonder Card
Wonder Card 386MS3.png
Mystery from Space
Enjoy your DEOXYS!
Travel to Veilstone
City
to discover
the secrets of this
mysterious Pokémon!



GameStop Pichu

Pokémon Info Trainer Memo Battle Moves Ribbons
Cherish Ball summary IV.png PICHU Dex No. 0172 Jolly nature. Electric Charge None
Lv. 30 Type   Electric Volt Tackle
Spr 4p 172 s.png ShinyIVStar.png Electric Unknown Pokémon Event Normal Endeavor
OT GAMESTP Apparently had a Normal Endure
ID No. 01300 fateful encounter at This Pokémon was available in the United States
from January 30 to February 14, 2010.
Item Ability Lv. 30.
Everstone Everstone Static  
The date this Pokémon was received is determined by the date on the DS when it was obtained from the Poké Mart.
This Pokémon is English in origin.
Can be obtained with: D P Pt HG SS
Obtained from: PBR Ranch Ra SoA GS Distribution
Please go here to see this Pokémon's in-game effect.
Wonder Card
Wonder Card 172MS3.png
PIKACHU-COLORED PICHU!
Trade your PICHU to Pokémon HeartGold
Version or Pokémon SoulSilver Version
and you may meet a special friend! Be sure to
save the game once you pick up PICHU at a Poké Mart.



GameStop Jirachi

Pokémon Info Trainer Memo Battle Moves Ribbons
Cherish Ball summary IV.png JIRACHI Dex No. 0385 Random nature. Normal Wish None
Lv. 5 Type   Psychic Confusion
Spr 4p 385.png Steel Psychic Pokémon Event Psychic Rest
OT GAMESTP Apparently had a Dragon Draco Meteor
ID No. 02270 fateful encounter at This Pokémon was available in the United States
from February 27 to March 13, 2010.
Item Ability Lv. 5.
Liechi Berry Liechi Berry Serene Grace  
The date this Pokémon was received is determined by the date on the DS when it was obtained from the Poké Mart.
This Pokémon is English in origin.
Can be obtained with: D P Pt HG SS
Obtained from: PBR Ranch Ra SoA GS Distribution
Wonder Card
Wonder Card 385MS3.png
Make a Wish with JIRACHI!
Trade JIRACHI to Pokémon HeartGold
Version or Pokémon SoulSilver Version
for a special Pokéwalker surprise!
Be sure to save the game once you
pick up JIRACHI at a Poké Mart.



GameStop Raikou

Bulbanews
Bulbanews has an article related to this subject:
Pokémon Info Trainer Memo Battle Moves Ribbons
Cherish Ball summary IV.png RAIKOU Dex No. 0243 Rash nature. Electric Zap Cannon None
Lv. 30 Type   Normal Weather Ball
Spr 4h 243 s.png ShinyIVStar.png Electric Unknown Pokémon Event Fighting Aura Sphere
OT GAMESTP Apparently had a Normal ExtremeSpeed
ID No. 01031 fateful encounter at This Pokémon was available in the United States and Canada
from January 3 to 9, 2011.
Item Ability Lv. 30.
Micle Berry Micle Berry Pressure  
The date this Pokémon was received is determined by the date on the DS when it was obtained from the Poké Mart.
This Pokémon is English in origin.
Can be obtained with: D P Pt HG SS
Obtained from: PBR Ranch Ra SoA GS Distribution
Please go here to see this Pokémon's in-game effect.
Wonder Card
Wonder Card 243MS3.png
The Legendary Trio of Johto!
Transfer your Shiny RAIKOU to Pokémon
Black Version or Pokémon White Version
for a special encounter! Be sure to
save the game once you receive RAIKOU
at a Poké Mart.



GameStop Entei

Bulbanews
Bulbanews has an article related to this subject:
Pokémon Info Trainer Memo Battle Moves Ribbons
Cherish Ball summary IV.png ENTEI Dex No. 0244 Adamant nature. Fire Flare Blitz None
Lv. 30 Type   Normal Crush Claw
Spr 4h 244 s.png ShinyIVStar.png Fire Unknown Pokémon Event Normal Howl
OT GAMESTP Apparently had a Normal ExtremeSpeed
ID No. 01171 fateful encounter at This Pokémon was available in the United States and Canada
from January 17 to 23, 2011.
Item Ability Lv. 30.
Custap Berry Custap Berry Pressure  
The date this Pokémon was received is determined by the date on the DS when it was obtained from the Poké Mart.
This Pokémon is English in origin.
Can be obtained with: D P Pt HG SS
Obtained from: PBR Ranch Ra SoA GS Distribution
Please go here to see this Pokémon's in-game effect.
Wonder Card
Wonder Card 244MS3.png
The Legendary Trio of Johto!
Transfer your Shiny ENTEI to Pokémon
Black Version or Pokémon White Version
for a special encounter! Be sure to
save the game once you receive ENTEI
at a Poké Mart.



GameStop Suicune

Bulbanews
Bulbanews has an article related to this subject:
Pokémon Info Trainer Memo Battle Moves Ribbons
Cherish Ball summary IV.png SUICUNE Dex No. 0245 Relaxed nature. Ice Sheer Cold None
Lv. 30 Type   Water Aqua Ring
Spr 4h 245 s.png ShinyIVStar.png Water Unknown Pokémon Event Flying Air Slash
OT GAMESTP Apparently had a Normal ExtremeSpeed
ID No. 01311 fateful encounter at This Pokémon was available in the United States and Canada
from January 31 to February 6, 2011.
Item Ability Lv. 30.
Rowap Berry Rowap Berry Pressure  
The date this Pokémon was received is determined by the date on the DS when it was obtained from the Poké Mart.
This Pokémon is English in origin.
Can be obtained with: D P Pt HG SS
Obtained from: PBR Ranch Ra SoA GS Distribution
Please go here to see this Pokémon's in-game effect.
Wonder Card
Wonder Card 245MS3.png
The Legendary Trio of Johto!
Transfer your Shiny SUICUNE to Pokémon
Black Version or Pokémon White Version
for a special encounter! Be sure to
save the game once you receive SUICUNE
at a Poké Mart.



Winter 2011 Celebi

Bulbanews
Bulbanews has an article related to this subject:
Pokémon Info Trainer Memo Battle Moves Ribbons
Cherish Ball summary IV.png CELEBI Dex No. 0251 Random nature. Grass Leaf Storm None
Lv. 50 Type   Normal Recover
Spr 4h 251.png Psychic Grass Pokémon Event Dark Nasty Plot
OT WIN2011 Apparently had a Psychic Healing Wish
ID No. 02211 fateful encounter at This Pokémon was available in the United States and Canada
from February 21 to March 6, 2011.
Item Ability Lv. 50.
Jaboca Berry Jaboca Berry Natural Cure  
The date this Pokémon was received is determined by the date on the DS when it was obtained from the Poké Mart.
This Pokémon is English in origin.
Can be obtained with: D P Pt HG SS
Obtained from: PBR Ranch Ra SoA GS Distribution
Please go here to see this Pokémon's in-game effect.
Wonder Card
Wonder Card 251MS3.png
Time to travel with CELEBI!
Find secrets from the past and future!
Transfer CELEBI to Pokémon Black
Version or Pokémon White Version for a
special encounter! Save the game once
you receive CELEBI at a Poké Mart.



Generation V

Summer 2012 Keldeo

Pokémon Info Trainer Memo Battle Moves Ribbons
Cherish Ball summary IV.png Keldeo Dex No. 0647 Random nature. Water Aqua Jet Wishing Ribbon
Lv. 15 Type   Normal Leer
Spr 5b 647.png Water Fighting Lovely place Fighting Double Kick
OT EST2012
ÉTÉ2012
SMR2012
VER2012
Apparently had a Water BubbleBeam
ID No. 08272 fateful encounter at This Pokémon was available in the United States
from August 27 to October 6, 2012.
Item Ability Lv. 15.
PP Max PP Max Justified  
The date this Pokémon was received is determined by the date on the DS when the Wonder Card is received.
This Pokémon is English in origin.
Can be obtained with: B W B2 W2
Wonder Card
English
The Mythical Pokémon Keldeo!
It will be a great addition to your
party for your adventure in
Pokémon Black Version 2 or
Pokémon White Version 2!


Wonder Card
647MS3.png
The Mythical Pokémon Keldeo!
Thank you for playing Pokémon!
Please pick up your gift from the
deliveryman in any Pokémon Center.
647.png


French
Le Pokémon fabuleux Keldeo!
Voilà un fidèle compagnon de route
pour vous épauler à travers votre
périple dans Pokemon Version Noire 2
ou Pokemon Version Blanche 2!


*Carte Miracle
647MS3.png
Le Pokémon fabuleux Keldeo!
Merci d'avoir joué à Pokémon!
Allez récupérer votre cadeau
dans le jeu auprès du livreur
d'un Centre Pokémon!
647.png


German
Das Mysteriöse Pokémon Keldeo!
Keldeo wird sich als ideale Ergänzung für
dein Team erweisen, wenn du in Pokémon
Schwarze Edition 2 oder Pokémon Weiße
Edition 2 auf Abenteuerreise gehst!


*Wunderkarte
647MS3.png
Das Mysteriöse Pokémon Keldeo!
Danke, dass du Pokémon spielst!
Hole dir dein Geschenk bei unserem
Lieferanten im Pokémon-Center ab.
647.png


Italian
Keldeo, il Pokémon misterioso!
Darà alla tua squadra una marcia
in più per le tue avventure in
Pokémon Versione Nera 2 e
Pokémon Versione Bianca 2!


*Scheda Segreta
647MS3.png
Keldeo, il Pokémon misterioso!
Grazie per aver giocato con questo
gioco dei Pokémon!
Ricordati di ritirare il dono dal postino
nel Centro Pokémon!
647.png


Spanish
¡El Pokémon singular Keldeo!
¡Será un gran compañero de
equipo durante tu aventura
en Pokemon Edición Negra 2
o Pokémon Edición Blanca 2!


*Tarjeta misteriosa
647MS3.png
¡El Pokémon singular Keldeo!
¡Gracias por jugar a Pokémon!
Ve a ver al repartidor en cualquier
Centro Pokémon para recoger tu regalo.
647.png


Spring 2013 Meloetta

Pokémon Info Trainer Memo Battle Moves Ribbons
Cherish Ball summary IV.png Meloetta Dex No. 0648 Random nature. Normal Round Wishing Ribbon
Lv. 50 Type   Normal Teeter Dance
Spr 5b 648.png Normal Psychic Lovely place Psychic Psychic
OT FRÜ2013
PRI2013
SPR2013
Apparently had a Fighting Close Combat
ID No. 03013 fateful encounter at This Pokémon was available in the United States
from March 4 to 24, 2013.
Item Ability Lv. 50.
PP Max PP Max Serene Grace  
The date this Pokémon was received is determined by the date on the DS when the Wonder Card is received.
This Pokémon is English in origin.
Can be obtained with: B W B2 W2
Wonder Card
English
The Mythical Pokémon Meloetta!
The Mythical Pokémon Meloetta is a
gift to you! Meloetta's song and dance
will make your battles spectacular!


Wonder Card
648MS3.png
The Mythical Pokémon Meloetta!
Thank you for playing Pokémon!
Please pick up your gift from the
deliveryman in any Pokémon Center.
648.png


French
Meloetta, le Pokémon fabuleux!
Nous vous offrons... Meloetta,
un Pokémon de talent!
Son chant et sa danse rendront
vos combats spectaculaires!


*Carte Miracle
648MS3.png
Meloetta, le Pokémon fabuleux!
Merci d'avoir joué à Pokémon!
Allez récupérer votre cadeau
dans le jeu auprès du livreur
d'un Centre Pokémon!
648.png


German
Das Mysteriöse Pokémon Meloetta!
Das Mysteriöse Pokémon Meloetta ist
ein Geschenk für dich! Seine Gesangs-
und Tanzeinlagen stehlen jedem Gegner
die Schau!


*Wunderkarte
648MS3.png
Das Mysteriöse Pokémon Meloetta!
Danke, für deinen Besuch im Geschäft!
Hole dir dein Geschenk bei unserem
Lieferanten im Pokémon-Center ab.
648.png


Italian
Il Pokémon misterioso Meloetta!
In regalo per te il Pokémon misterioso
Meloetta! Il suo canto e la sua danza
trasformeranno le tue lotte in un
vero spettacolo!


*Scheda Segreta
648MS3.png
Il Pokémon misterioso Meloetta!
Grazie per aver giocato con questo
gioco dei Pokémon!
Ricordati di ritirare il dono dal postino
nel Centro Pokémon!
648.png


Spanish
¡El Pokémon singular Meloetta!
Tenemos un regalo para ti: ¡el Pokémon
singular Meloetta! ¡Su canto y
su baile convertirán tus combates
en un auténtico espectáculo!


*Tarjeta misteriosa
648MS3.png
¡El Pokémon singular Meloetta!
¡Gracias por jugar a Pokémon!
Ve a ver al repartidor en cualquier
Centro Pokémon para recoger tu regalo.
648.png


Generation VI

October 2014 Shiny Gengar

#0094 Gengar Blue pentagon VI.pngShinyVIStar.png /
Dusk Ball summary IV.png Level 25 094Gengar.png
Type:
GhostIC XY.png PoisonIC XY.png
Ability: Levitate
Held item: Gengarite Gengarite
ID: 10134
OT: OCT2014
OCTUBRE 2014
Met: a lovely place (fateful encounter)
Nature: Random
Ribbon: Classic Ribbon Classic Ribbon
Shadow Ball
Ghost Special
Sludge Wave
Poison Special
Confuse Ray
Ghost Status
Astonish
Ghost Physical
Games Method Region Location Duration
XY serial code American online October 9, 2014 to February 5, 2015
Moves in bold can be taught again at the Move Reminder as a special move if forgotten.
Date received is the receiving system's date when the Wonder Card is received.
This Pokémon is set to the same language as the game that received it.
Wonder Card
English
Gasp! It's Shiny Gengar!
Gengar is as ready for a fight as it is
for a fright! It is holding a Gengarite,
the Mega Stone that enables it to become
Mega Gengar during battle. When it
Mega Evolves, it turns an eerie white!


Wonder Card
Gasp! It's Shiny Gengar!
Thank you for coming to the store!
Please pick up your gift from the
delivery girl in any Pokémon Center.
Spanish
¡Ah! ¡Un Gengar variocolor!
Gengar está tan dispuesto a luchar
como lo está asustar. Y lleva una
Gengarita, la Megapiedra que permite
que se convierta en Mega-Gengar en
combate. ¡Al megaevolucionar se vuelve
de un color blanco espeluznante!


Tarjeta Misteriosa
¡Ah! ¡Un Gengar variocolor!
¡Gracias por venir a este establecimiento!
Ve a ver a la repartidora en cualquier
Centro Pokémon para recoger tu regalo.
French
Aaaah ! Un Ectoplasma chromatique !
Cet Ectoplasma se prépare à terrifier
vos adversaires ! Il tient une
Ectoplasmite, et grâce à elle,
il peut méga-évoluer en combat.
Son corps prend alors une teinte
blanche fantomatique !


Carte Miracle
Aaaah ! Un Ectoplasma chromatique !
Merci de votre visite dans ce magasin !
Allez récupérer votre cadeau dans le jeu auprès
de la livreuse d'un Centre Pokémon !

October 2014 Diancie

#0719 Diancie Blue pentagon VI.png
Cherish Ball summary IV.png Level 50 719Diancie.png
Type:
RockIC XY.png FairyIC XY.png
Ability: Clear Body
Held item: Normal Gem Normal Gem
ID: 10274
OT: OCT2014
OCTUBRE 2014
Met: a lovely place (fateful encounter)
Nature: Random
Ribbon: Wishing Ribbon Wishing Ribbon
Diamond Storm
Rock Physical
Reflect
Psychic Status
Return
Normal Physical
Moonblast
Fairy Special
Games Method Region Location Duration
XY serial code American online October 16, 2014 to ???
Moves in bold can be taught again at the Move Reminder as a special move if forgotten.
Date received is the receiving system's date when the Wonder Card is received.
This Pokémon is set to the same language as the game that received it.
Wonder Card
English
The Mythical Pokémon Diancie!
With Diancie's signature move, Diamond
Storm, it is a powerful ally! Transfer it
to your Pokémon Omega Ruby or
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire game, and Mega
Evolve it once you have its Mega Stone!


Wonder Card
The Mythical Pokémon Diancie!
Thank you for coming to the store!
Please pick up your gift from the
delivery girl in any Pokémon Center.
Spanish
¡El Pokémon singular Diancie!
¡Con su movimiento característico
Tormenta de Diamantes, Diancie es un
poderoso aliado! ¡Llévalo a Pokémon
Rubí Omega o Pokémon Zafiro Alfa y haz
que megaevolucione cuando tengas su
Megapiedra!


Tarjeta Misteriosa
¡El Pokémon singular Diancie!
¡Gracias por venir a este establecimiento!
Ve a ver a la repartidora en cualquier
Centro Pokémon para recoger tu regalo.
French
Diancie, le Pokémon fabuleux !
L'Orage Adamantin de Diancie en fait
un allié puissant ! Tranférez-le
dans Pokémon Rubis Oméga ou dans
Pokémon Saphir Alpha pour le faire
méga-évoluer quand vous aurez
sa Méga-Gemme !


Carte Miracle
Diancie, le Pokémon fabuleux !
Merci de votre visite dans ce magasin !
Allez récupérer votre cadeau dans le jeu auprès
de la livreuse d'un Centre Pokémon !

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