Gotta catch ‘em all… at Toys ‘R’ Us!

In case you have other errands to run this weekend (because this does NOT count as a good reason to be spending four bucks a gallon), you might want to grab your DS and your copy of Pokemon Diamond and/or Pearl and stop by Toys ‘R’ Us. From noon to 4pm both Saturday and Sunday, you’ll be able to download via Mystery Gift a special event Pokemon to celebrate the DVD release of the new movie, Pokemon: The Rise of Darkrai. In case you couldn’t guess, the Pokemon you get is a…

Ehhh, you can see for yourselves. You’ll be getting the exact one in the picture above – I have my connections. Full event info after the break!

May 28, 2008 – It’s a Pokémon player’s dream come true! Pokémon USA, Inc. is offering an opportunity to receive the Legendary Pokémon Darkrai, during a two-day event at Toys”R”Us stores nationwide from 12 noon – 4 pm. During this time, all Pokémon aficionados who bring their Pokémon Diamond or Pokémon Pearl Game Card, along with their Nintendo DS, to any Toys”R”Us store in the United States have a chance to add one of the most sought-after characters in the Pokémon Universe, Darkrai, to their game. Darkrai, best-known for lulling people to sleep and causing nightmares, is the star of the latest movie, Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai, now available on DVD, and is featured in the new Pokémon Trading Card Game Diamond & Pearl-Majestic Dawn.

Who: All Pokémon fans
What: Darkrai distribution for your Pokémon Diamond or Pokémon Pearl Game Card
When: May 31 and June 1, 12 noon – 4 pm
Where: Toys”R”Us stores nationwide