Pokémon Mystery Gift Guide
Pokémon Mystery Gift is a feature introduced in the second generation of Pokémon games that allowed players to receive exclusive Pokémon, items, and other content through special distributions. These distributions were typically tied to real-world events and often required players to be at specific locations, such as game stores or conventions, making them difficult to access for many fans. Today, with the help of modern tools, emulators, and workarounds, it's possible to replicate or restore these events on original hardware. This guide covers the methods available for using Mystery Gift in Generations II through V.
Generation 2
Pokémon Gold, Silver, & Crystal
Method 1: Bayleef's IR ROM
Requirements:
- Two Gameboy Colours
- GBC Flash Cart
- A copy of Pokémon Gold, Silver, or Crystal
Preperation:
- Download Bayleef's IR ROM and load it onto the GBC Flash Cart
- Progress the game until Goldenrod Department
Instructions:
- Load the IR ROM on one GBC
- Load the Pokémon game on the other GBC
- Go to the Goldenrod Department Store and talk to the little girl on the fifth floor.
Generation 3
Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Firered, & Leafgreen
Method 1: Goppier's Project Wonder
For the Following Games: Pokémon Emerald, FireRed, LeafGreen
Requirements:
- Two Gameboy Advances
- Two Gameboy Advance Wireless Adapters
- GBA Flash Cart
- A copy of Pokémon Emerald, FireRed, or LeafGreen
Preperation:
- Follow Goppier's guide to prepare the distrubution rom files
Instructions:
- Connect the Gameboy Advance Wireless Adapters to each Gameboy Advance
- Load the distribution rom on one Gameboy Advance
- Load the Pokémon game on the other Gameboy Advance
- Select the Mystery gift option
- Select Wondercard
- Select Wireless Communication
Method 2: Goppier's Gen 3 Pokémon Distribution
For the Following Games: Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed, LeafGreen
Requirements:
- Two Gameboy Advances
- One Link Cable
- GBA Flash Cart
- A copy of Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed, or LeafGreen
Preperation:
- Download the desired distribution ROM and load it onto the GBA Flashcart
Instructions:
- Follow the instructions listed on github
Generation 4
Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Heartgold, & Soulsilver
Method 1: Poké Classic Network
Requirements:
- One of the following wireless access points running on the 2.4 GHz band with compatible security settings (WEP or unsecured)
- A router with WEP security and 2.4 GHz compatibility
- A mobile phone hotspot with security turned off and 2.4 GHz compatibility
- Any Nintendo DS system
- A copy of Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Heartgold, or Soulsilver
Preperation:
- Set the DNS to the ip listed at Poké Classic Network
- Unlock Mystery gifts
- In Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum Follow the instructions listed here
- In Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, the Mystery Gift system is automatically unlocked after receiving the Pokédex
Instructions:
- From the menu screen choose to receive a gift over Nintendo WFC
Generation 5
Method 1:
For the Following Games:
Requirements:
- A wireless access point running on the 2.4 GHz band
- Any Nintendo DS system (NOTE: DS and DSi will require an unsecured/WEP Network, follow the steps listed for gen 4)
- A copy of Pokémon Black, White, Black 2, or White 2
Preperation:
- Set the DNS to the ip listed at Poké Classic Network
Instructions:
- From the menu screen choose to receive a gift over Nintendo WFC