DNS Exploit

Overview
What You'll Need
How to Set Up
Mystery Gift Tables

NOTICE: As of 5/29/2024, the DNS server that previously gave out gifts for each day has been changed back to giving out random gifts, regardless of day. The guide still works, and the DNS server is the same, however now you'll simply have to continue to check gifts until you get the one you want. For this reason, the dates in the tables below are not needed.

Overview

Nintendo Wifi Connection officially shut down on May 20th 2014 for the DS. With this, we lost the ability to use the WiFi Rooms in D/P/Pt, the ability to trade and battle online, and the ability to use Wifi to receive special Mystery Gifts. Luckily, the good folks behind Wiimmfi created fan made DNS servers in 2014, single handedly resurrecting online play for the Nintendo DS and Wii.

What You'll Need

To get this working on Gen 4, you will need:

-Any DS console (DS Fat, DS Lite, DSi, 3DS)
-A copy of any Gen 4 Pokemon game (D/P/Pt, HG/SS)
-An open/unsecure WiFi Connection***

*** This is the biggest bottleneck for Gen 4 Wifi. The original DS and Gen 4 games only support WEP encryption. WPA and WPA2 will NOT work. Therefore, you'll need a way to create an unsecure Wifi connection. I personally use my Google Pixel 5 in order to create an unsecure hotspot, and most other Android phones should be able to do the same. If you are an iPhone user and have no access to an Android phone, you'll have to mess with your router in order to open an unsecure Guest Wifi. I recommend either making this hidden, or whitelisting ONLY your Nintendo DS, as this is somewhat dangerous to leave open. If this isn't possible, your only other option is to grab an older router that allows WEP connection.

@SirToastyToes recommended THIS router, (TrendNet N300 Wirelesss Router TEW-731BR Version 1.0R) which has worked for him. @CannedWolfMeat also supplied official router list from Nintendo UK, which is from a webpage that is now offline.

How to Set Up

First, you'll have to unlock Mystery Gifts on your game.

In HeartGold/SoulSilver

-Mystery Gift is unlocked by default

In Diamond/Pearl/Platinum

-Play up until Jubilife City

-Go to the TV Building, go to the third floor, and talk to the exec with glasses

-Enter "EVERYONE HAPPY WIFI CONNECTION" using the EasyChat System (Use ABC mode, I find it slightly easier)

Next, you'll have to set up your connection.

1. Turn on your hotspot/WiFi
2. Enter into D/P/Pt/HG/SS and enter the Wifi Connection menu (before clicking your save file)
3. Connect to the hotspot normally and ensure you connect successfully
4. Go into the connection settings and turn OFF "Auto Obtain DNS"
5. Primary DNS: 172.104.88.237
6. Secondary DNS: LEAVE as 0.0.0.0
7. MAKE SURE YOU SAVE YOUR SETTINGS!

You should be all set now! Reset your DS, and head into System Settings to change the date.

Mystery Gifts

Here are tables with all of the available mystery gifts for each game. The dates can be ignored, as the date system for the DNS Server is no longer working. Every gift can still be obtained with this method.

Diamond and Pearl

Diamond/Pearl
Item	Date	Description
Nzone Pikachu	05/18	A special Pikachu distributed at the Nintendo World Store in New York City
Toys R Us Shaymin	05/19	Distributed at Toys R Us in the USA, can be used to get the Gracidea Flower in Platinum
Worlds '08 Lucario	05/20	A Lucario distributed at the 2008 World Championships in Orlando Florida
Toys R Us Regigigas	05/21	Distributed at Toys R Us, in Platinum version it unlocks the other Regis
Movie 11 Shaymin	05/22	A Shaymin distributed to promote Giratina and the Sky Warrior
Shiny Milotic	05/23	A level 50 shiny Milotic from the 2009 Video Game Championships
European Summer 2009 Regigigas	05/24	Level 100 Regigigas from the EU Movie
Worlds '09 Weavile	05/25	Distributed at the 2009 World Championsips in San Diego California
Member Card	05/26	Used to begin the Darkrai Event; take it to the locked inn in Canalave
Australian Michina Arceus	05/27	A Special Arceus distrivuted to promote Arceus and the Jewel of Life. It knows Judgement, Roar of Time, Spacial Rend, and Shadow Force
Arceus	05/28	Toys R Us Arceus that knows Roar of Time, Spacial Rend, Judgement and Shadow Force
Toys R Us Manaphy	05/30	A special Manaphy distributed at Toys R Us stores to promote the release of Pokemon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea
Matchup Checker	05/31	The Matchup Checker Poketch app was given out at Pokemon Centers to celebrate the release of Diamond and Pearl in the USA
Stopwatch (Unofficial)	06/01	An unofficial, unreleased Poketch app
Alarm Clock (Unofficial)	06/02	An unofficial, unreleased Poketch app
Azure Flute (Unofficial)	06/03	The unofficial release of the Azure Flute; can be taken to Spear Pillar and used in order to catch Arceus
Lucario Doll	06/04	Decoration for Underground Base
Oak's Letter	06/05	Used to begin the Shaymin event; take it to Route 224, where the mirrored rock sits
Pikachu Colored Pichu	06/06	Special shiny Pichu to represent the one in the movie. When taken into HGSS in Ilex Forest, you are able to get the Spiky Eared Pichu
Latin America Jirachi	06/08	A special Jirachi with a Liechi Berry, the OT 'NZ', a Classic Ribbon, and the special move Draco Meteor. Can be taken to HGSS to unlock a special Pokewalker area
Manaphy Event	06/12	A special Manaphy distributed for the Manaphy Movie
Shiny Raikou	06/13	Shiny Raikou that knows special moves; unlocks Zoroark when the beasts are sent to Black and White
Shiny Entei	06/16	Shiny Entei that knows special moves; unlocks Zoroark when the beasts are sent to Black and White
Shiny Suicune	06/18	Shiny Suicune that knows special moves; unlocks Zoroark when the beasts are sent to Black and White
Winter 2011 Celebi	06/20	Level 50 Celebi from Winter 2011
Ash's Pikachu	06/23	A level 50 Pikachu with no special moves, but is based on Ash's Pikachu
Worlds '10 Crobat	06/24	Level 30 Crobat from 2010 Worlds
E 4 All Manaphy	06/25	A Manaphy distributed at the E For All expo to promote the Manaphy Movie
Gamestop Deoxys	06/27	Distributed at participating GameStop stores
Darkrai	06/28	A special Darkrai given out at Toys R Us that knows Roar of Time and Spacial Rend
European Darkrai	06/29	A special Darkrai given out at Toys R Us that knows Roar of Time and Spacial Rend
Rise of Darkrai	06/30	A special Darkrai given out at Toys R Us that knows Roar of Time and Spacial Rend
Toys R Us Dragonite	07/01	A Dragonite given out at Toys R Us that knows Draco Meteor

Platinum

Platinum
Item	Date	Description
Shiny Raikou	05/15	Shiny Raikou that knows special moves; unlocks Zoroark when the beasts are sent to Black and White
Shiny Entei	05/17	Shiny Entei that knows special moves; unlocks Zoroark when the beasts are sent to Black and White
Shiny Suicune	05/19	Shiny Suicune that knows special moves; unlocks Zoroark when the beasts are sent to Black and White
Celebi	05/21	Level 50 Celebi from Winter 2011
Ash's Pikachu	05/24	A level 50 Pikachu with no special moves, but is based on Ash's Pikachu
Kona Crobat	05/25	Level 30 Crobat from 2010 Worlds
Shiny Milotic	05/26	A level 50 shiny Milotic from the 2009 Video Game Championships
Secret Key	05/27	Used to change Rotom's forms; take it to Eterna City's Galactic Building and use it on the top left corner of the first floor
Regigigas	05/28	Level 100 Regigigas from the EU Movie
Member Card	05/29	Used to begin the Darkrai Event; take it to the locked inn in Canalave
Arceus	05/30	Level 100 Arceus from 2009
Stopwatch (Unofficial)	06/02	An unofficial, unreleased Poketch app
Alarm Clock (Unofficial)	06/03	An unofficial, unreleased Poketch app
Azure Flute (Unofficial)	06/04	The unofficial release of the Azure Flute; can be taken to Spear Pillar and used in order to catch Arceus
Lucario Doll	06/05	Decoration for Underground Base
Oak's Letter	06/06	Used to begin the Shaymin event; take it to Route 224, where the mirrored rock sits
Pikachu Colored Pichu	06/07	Special shiny Pichu to represent the one in the movie. When taken into HGSS in Ilex Forest, you are able to get the Spiky Eared Pichu
Jirachi	06/09	A special Jirachi with a Liechi Berry, the OT 'NZ', a Classic Ribbon, and the special move Draco Meteor. Can be taken to HGSS to unlock a special Pokewalker area

HeartGold and SoulSilver

HeartGold/SoulSilver
Item	Date	Description
Route Map - Rally	01/02	A Route with some interesting Pokemon from Sinnoh (Chatot, Croagunk, Buneary)
Route Map - Amity Meadow	01/03	Contains Pokemon who evolve through friendship (Happinny, Cleffa) as well as item evolutions (Elekid, Magby)
Lock Capsule (Unofficial)	01/04	An unofficial item with no use.
Make a Wish with Jirachi!	01/05	Has special moves such as Draco Meteor, unlocks the Night's Sky Edge Pokewalker Route
Route Map - Yellow Forest	01/07	A Pokewalker course filled with Pikachu, some of which know interesting moves, such as Fly and Surf
Route Map - Winner's Path	01/08	A Pokewalker course filled with strong Pokemon like Beldum and Munchlax, with competitive items being available in the Radar
Shiny Eevee	01/09	VGC 2010 Eevee with Iron Tail and Trump Card
Mew	01/10	A 10th Anniversary Mew, has the Premier Ribbon
The Enigma Stone	01/11	Gives the Enigma Stone; take it to the Pewter City Museum to the fossil guy, allows you to challenge Latios or Latias based on your game
Shiny Raikou	01/12	Shiny Raikou that knows special moves; unlocks Zoroark when the beasts are sent to Black and White
Shiny Entei	01/14	Shiny Entei that knows special moves; unlocks Zoroark when the beasts are sent to Black and White
Shiny Suicune	01/16	Shiny Suicune that knows special moves; unlocks Zoroark when the beasts are sent to Black and White
Celebi	01/18	Level 50 Celebi from Winter 2011
Ash's Pikachu	01/21	A level 50 Pikachu with no special moves, but is based on Ash's Pikachu
Kona Crobat	01/22	Level 30 Crobat from 2010 Worlds
Route Map - Sightseeing	01/23	A Route with interesting Pokemon like Eevee and Torchic, as well as Rare Candy as an item from Radar

Sources

1. Bulbapedia

2. Serebii

3. Project Pokemon

4. @SirToastyToes

5. @CannedWolfMeat

Last Updated 04/03/2024 - Date Tool added