[Update 2] How to unlock Contrary Serperior in Pokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire

Updated on January 26th, at 10:13: Oh hey! While this code was momentarily exclusive to the Japanese version of the game, you can now get this monster in the US and Europe using the exact same process.

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Pokemon fans will soon be able to unlock the ultra overpowered 'Contrary Serperior' in Pokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. All you need is a secret code and a little patience.

Anytime between January 9th to November 30th, you'll need to load the game on your 3DS, choose 'Mystery gift' on the main menu, hit 'Receive gift' and then 'Get with code'. Type in POKEMON497 to unlock your new monster.

This Serperior comes with the ability Contrary, which reverses any status effects that hit you. Which means if an opponent tries to lower your attack, it will inadvertently raise it. And if you use Serperior's Leaf Storm Attack, you'll boost your own special attack, rather than lower it. Yowzer.

This code may be exclusive to Japan in which case we just got your hopes up and then cruelly retracted them into a Pokeball like we're trying to turn a Magikarp into a Gyrados. Pokemon fans know what I'm on about. Right guys. Guys?

We'll let you know on the 9th.