Pokemon Event Gets Players Free Pokemon in Multiple Games, But There's a Catch

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Pokemon has been no stranger to free Pokemon giveaways throughout the monster-catching franchise's storied history. Especially with the advent of online gameplay, The Pokemon Company has regularly distributed free promotional Pokemon as Mystery Gifts or through promotions with retailers. Pre-orders and early purchase bonuses also regularly see special Pokemon thrown into the package with players able to acquire Pokemon with unique appearances or abilities. Now, Pokemon's newest promotion is giving fans a Clefairy, but there's a big catch for its availability.

The Pokemon Company recently announced its next Pokemon distribution will give Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl players a free Clefairy. The promotional Pokemon will boast a powerful special move set featuring attacks like Moonblast and Zen Headbutt. However, as of yet, the promotion has only been confirmed for Japan with players able to obtain the Clefairy from Pokemon Center stores. The event is set to start early next month on September 3rd and run through September 11th. The Pokemon Company has yet to confirm if the Clefairy will be available globally.

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The promotion will not be exclusive to Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, with Pokemon Sword and Shield andLegends: Arceus players also able to acquire the Clefairy. The Pokemon's move set will be different for players picking up the Clefairy on Legends: Arceus, with Metronome and Moonlight swapped out for Swift and Shadow Ball. No details about the Clefairy's Ability, level, or other special perks with the promo Pokemon were confirmed outside of its move set.

The free Clefairy comes as the most recent in a long line of Pokemon