The Pokémon Company International has announced that Hoopa will be available for players of Pokémon X, Pokémon Y, Pokémon Omega Ruby or Pokémon Alpha Sapphire starting in October 2015.


UK: October 23rd, 2015 until November 5th, 2015 at GAME
Germany: October 16th, 2015 until November 7th, 2015 at Gamestop
Netherlands: October 10th and 11th, 2015 at First Look Festival.
USA: November 27th, 2015 until December 23rd, 2015 via McDonalds Nintendo Zone
France: November 2nd, 2015 until November 22nd, 2015 at Micromania

Hoopa—a Magical Level 50 Pokémon

For the first time, the Mythical Pokémon Hoopa will be available for Pokémon X, Pokémon Y, Pokémon Omega Ruby or Pokémon Alpha Sapphire from October 23

LONDON, October 9, 2015 - The Pokémon Company International has today announced that video game fans are in for a magical treat this autumn, with a character distribution of Mythical Hoopa at GAME stores between October 23 and November 5, 2015.

The distribution allows fans to gain this special Level 50 Pokémon, which cannot be found during normal gameplay. Throughout the distribution period, video game players can visit their local store and ask for a unique code, which will be printed on a receipt, and they will then be able to receive Mythical Hoopa.

There is no purchase necessary to collect the special gift, but players do need to have a copy of Pokémon X, Pokémon Y, Pokémon Omega Ruby or Pokémon Alpha Sapphire, as well as a system in the Nintendo 3DS family to obtain Hoopa in their game . The Pokémon character will be distributed in its Confined form but once added to Pokémon Omega Ruby or Pokémon Alpha Sapphire, it can transform into the powerful Hoopa Unbound!

Additionally, players can also purchase the Pokémon Trading Card Game: Elite Trainer Deck Shield and the Pokémon TCG: Powers Beyond Tin, featuring Hoopa-EX! The Pokémon Trading Card Game: Elite Trainer Deck Shield is available exclusively in the United Kingdom at GAME from October 23 – November 5 before it goes on general release.

Once players have their unique code, they can follow these steps to unveil the Mythical Hoopa in their game:

1. Select “MYSTERY GIFT” on the main menu, and then “RECEIVE GIFT”. Select “YES” to confirm.
2. Select “GET WITH CODE”, and then select “YES” to confirm.
3. Enter code.
4. Resume the game, ensure there is enough space, and speak to the delivery girl in any Pokémon Center to receive Hoopa.
5. Save the game!
One redemption per special code and while stocks last.

Mythical Hoopa has the Magician Ability and is recognised by its two horns and the golden ring that beautifully adorns its body. The ring allows it to bend dimensions and move objects across great distances. Hoopa’s moves include Hyperspace Hole, Psychic, Astonish and Nasty Plot.