Catch Celebi When You Download ‘Pokemon Bank’ and ‘Pokemon Transporter!’

Pokemon trainers like myself are eagerly counting the days until December 27th. This date will be remembered as the day that the world of Pokemon X and Y changed forever. For on this day of days, Pokemon Bank and Pokemon Transporter will arrive on the eShop, letting us import our companions from Black, Black 2, White and White 2 versions, which potentially includes everything from Ruby and Sapphire onwards. You’d be crazy not to download it, but if you were on the fence, (and why would you be?) it looks like the pot has just been sweetened.

Every person who downloads Bank and Transporter will receive Celebi, an event exclusive Pokemon who debuted as #251 back in Gold and Silver. The grass/psychic type has been a fan favorite for years, including yours truly who still considers it the best of the event exclusive series.

Celebi will be available until September 30th, which is plenty of time to gather the $4.99 necessary for the annual fee for the storage service. Remember, once the service releases, a 30 day free trial will be given to those who download it before January 31st, so there’s little reason why online shouldn’t be flooded with the things come release.

While I love Celebi, I’ll be “that guy” and complain about a free giveaway. I have to point out that it’s been given out so often that this feels a little unnecessary, especially when I can’t remember the last time Jirachi was distributed… unless they’re saving it for something big in the future. Hoenn confirmed!?!?

Ahem… anyway, as mentioned, Bank and Transporter will release on December 27th. Confused about any of it? The trailer below gives you all the juicy details on how it will work. We have nine days to catch em all! Let’s get to it!