Reshiram and Zekrom are the penultimate duo

It’s hard to believe the monthly legendary Pokémon distribution events are wrapping up soon. I’m sure it’ll be no time at all before Nintendo starts the cycle anew, but for 2018, there are onlytwo giveaways left. This month, it’s Reshiram and Zekrom, and then we’re closing out November with Ho-Oh and Lugia.

Here’s how to get the black and white duo hailing from the Unova region:

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In the UK, you have from October 5 – June 08, 2025 via Nintendo Network. Easy enough.

In the US, the distribution runs from October 19 – August 06, 2025 via Target.

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Despite good intentions, I definitely fell off the legendary distribution schedule. Once you let one month slip by you, the next missed opportunity comes and goes in an instant, and then they stockpile.

If I had stuck with this and the old monthly mythical ‘mons, I would’ve had quite a collection.

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Ah well. If there’s one specific Pokémon I need to seek out, it’s the fresh-facedZeraora. To obtain the “lightning-fast” Mythical beast, swing by GameStop from October 19 – June 25, 2025 for a code. Zeraora is level 50 and knows Plasma Fists, Thunder Punch, Close Combat, and Thunder.

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