Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! - teaser trailer, Pikachu distribution detailed

The upcoming animated film, Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!, is the 20th entry in the long-running series, and it also serves as a celebration of all the adventures that Ash and Pikachu have had over the years. We've finally got our first look at the movie in new teaser trailer above, and tickets will soon be available to order here!

This new movie isn't the only way we're marking this milestone, however. For a limited time, Trainers will be able to receive a special Pikachu wearing Ash's hat into their Pokémon Sun or Pokémon Moon game.

Starting September 19, check back here on Pokemon.com to discover a code that allows you to receive a Pikachu wearing one of six different hats in your game. Each hat is based on the hat Ash wore in the various regions he and Pikachu explored. Not only will each Pikachu sport a different hat, but they will also come equipped with a unique set of moves that reflect those that Pikachu would often use in the region that corresponds with the hat it wears.

PLEASE NOTE: You will only be able to use this code once! The date you choose to enter the code will determine which hat and move set your special Pikachu will have. This means you're going to have to be very careful when deciding on which Pikachu you wish to add to your party. Study the schedule below, and get ready to choose your Pikachu!

9/19/17 – 9/25/17: Original hat (Kanto and Johto regions)

9/26/17 – 10/2/17: Hoenn region hat

10/3/17 – 10/9/17: Sinnoh region hat

10/10/17 – 10/16/17: Unova region hat

10/17/17 – 10/23/17: Kalos region hat

10/24/17 – 10/30/17: Alola region hat

But that's not all!

There is yet another special Pikachu that you will be able to receive, this time in your copy of the upcoming Pokémon Ultra Sun or Pokémon Ultra Moon. When you attend a showing of Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!, you will receive a QR code that will grant you a Pikachu wearing the hat that Ash wears in the movie. Fans who attend the movie will also receive a special, never-before-seen card for the Pokémon TCG. It's been an exciting journey we've been on with Ash and Pikachu, and we can't think of a better way to commemorate it!