This is a reverse-chronological list of event Pokémon distributions that were given away via serial codes to Pokémon games in Generation VIII.
Unlike serial codes in the previous games, serial code events in these games are region-free and can be used regardless of the game or console's region or language, provided the player is connected to the internet and uses a legitimate serial code. An active subscription to Nintendo Switch Online is not required to claim Mystery Gifts on Nintendo Switch games.
List of event Pokémon
Shiny Hero duo
Japanese promo for Shiny Hero duo
Korean promo for Shiny Hero duo
These Shiny Pokémon are set to be distributed for Japanese players of Pokémon Sword and Shield who inserted a serial code that was given away at various video game retailers in Japan from October 22 to November 18, 2021.
They are also set to be distributed for Korean players of Pokémon Sword and Shield who inserted a serial code that was given away by pre-ordering Brilliant Diamond or Shining Pearl, or the Double Pack of Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl from November 19 to December 31, 2021.
Players of Pokémon Sword can receive Shiny Zamazenta, while players of Pokémon Shield can receive Shiny Zacian.
Shiny Zamazenta
Gigantamax Meowth Gift
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Games
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Method
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Location
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Duration
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Sw
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serial code
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online
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October 22 to November 18, 2021
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Sw
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serial code
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online
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November 19 to December 31, 2021
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This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
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Date received is the date on the system when the gift is redeemed.
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This Pokémon is Japanese or Korean in origin, regardless of the language of the game.
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Shiny Zacian
Gigantamax Meowth Gift
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Games
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Method
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Location
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Duration
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Sh
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serial code
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online
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October 22 to November 18, 2021
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Sh
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serial code
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online
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November 19 to December 31, 2021
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This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
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Date received is the date on the system when the gift is redeemed.
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This Pokémon is Japanese or Korean in origin, regardless of the language of the game.
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Distribution
Japanese
Korean
Worldwide Jungle Pokémon
These Pokémon were distributed to players who entered a serial code included in the Pokémon Trainer Club newsletter on October 7, 2021. Players need to sign up for the Pokémon Trainer Club newsletter and opt in to email marketing by September 25, 2021. They included a Shiny Celebi, and a Dada Zarude. There is no end date announced yet for the serial codes.
Dada Zarude
Gigantamax Meowth Gift
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Games
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Method
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Location
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Duration
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SwSh
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serial code
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online
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October 7, 2021 onwards
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This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
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Date received is the date on the system when the gift is redeemed.
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This Pokémon is set to the same language as the game that received it.
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Distribution
English
Mythical Pokémon Zarude Gift
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You got Zarude!
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Celebi
Gigantamax Meowth Gift
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Games
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Method
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Location
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Duration
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SwSh
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serial code
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online
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October 7, 2021 onwards
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This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
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Date received is the date on the system when the gift is redeemed.
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This Pokémon is set to the same language as the game that received it.
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Distribution
English
Mythical Pokémon Celebi Gift
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You got Celebi!
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Korean Jungle Pokémon
These Pokémon were distributed to players who preordered tickets to the twenty-third movie, Secrets of the Jungle. They included a Shiny Celebi, a Normal Zarude and a Dada Zarude. Multiple redemptions of these Pokémon are allowed on a single game, provided the player has preordered multiple tickets, and consequently, has multiple serial codes.
Dada Zarude
Gigantamax Meowth Gift
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Games
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Method
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Location
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Duration
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SwSh
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serial code
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online
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September 15 to November 30, 2021
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This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
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Date received is the date on the system when the gift is redeemed.
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This Pokémon is set to the same language as the game that received it.
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Distribution
English
Mythical Pokémon Zarude Gift
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You got Zarude!
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Zarude
Gigantamax Meowth Gift
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Games
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Method
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Location
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Duration
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SwSh
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serial code
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online
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September 15 to November 30, 2021
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This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
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Date received is the date on the system when the gift is redeemed.
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This Pokémon is set to the same language as the game that received it.
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Distribution
English
Mythical Pokémon Zarude Gift
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You got Zarude!
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Celebi
Gigantamax Meowth Gift
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Games
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Method
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Location
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Duration
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SwSh
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serial code
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online
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September 15 to November 30, 2021
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This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
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Date received is the date on the system when the gift is redeemed.
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This Pokémon is set to the same language as the game that received it.
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Distribution
English
Mythical Pokémon Celebi Gift
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You got Celebi!
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Jeong Sang-yoon's Porygon-Z
This Pokémon was distributed from August 21 to 22, 2021 in commemoration of the Korean Pokémon Trainers Cup 2021 tournament, based on the Porygon-Z used by Jeong Sang-yoon. The redeemable code was revealed on its official live stream. Players could use the code 1STPTCCHAMP to receive it. It came with the maximum Dynamax Level of 10.
Its IVs are all 31, except Attack, which is 0. It also has maximum EVs invested into Special Attack and Speed.
Gigantamax Meowth Gift
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Games
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Method
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Location
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Duration
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SwSh
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serial code
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online
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August 21 to 22, 2021
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This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
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Date received is the date on the system when the gift is redeemed.
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This Pokémon is Korean in origin, regardless of the language of the game.
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Distribution
English
정상윤's Porygon-Z Gift
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You got Porygon-Z!
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Wolfe Glick's Gigantamax Coalossal
This Pokémon was distributed from August 14 to 16, 2021 in commemoration of the Player's Cup Invitational tournament, based on the Coalossal used by Wolfe Glick. The redeemable code was revealed on its official live stream. Players could use the code V1CT0RYENG1NE25 to receive it. It came with the maximum Dynamax Level of 10. All of its IVs are fixed at 31, except Attack which is 0.
Gigantamax Meowth Gift
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Games
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Method
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Location
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Duration
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SwSh
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serial code
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online
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August 14 to 16, 2021
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This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
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Date received is the date on the system when the gift is redeemed.
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This Pokémon is set to the same language as the game that received it.
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Distribution
English
Coalossal Gift
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You got Coalossal!
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Pokémon Japan Championships 2020 Torkoal
This Pokémon was distributed from July 18 to 19, 2021 in commemoration of the Japan National Championships 2021 tournament, based on the Torkoal used by the 2020 Masters Division Champion. The redeemable code was revealed on its official live stream. Players could use the code PJCS2020CHAMP to receive it. It has a fixed 31 IVs in HP, Defense, Special Attack, and Special Defense, 12 IVs in Attack, and 0 IVs in Speed. It came with the maximum Dynamax Level of 10.
Gigantamax Meowth Gift
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Games
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Method
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Location
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Duration
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SwSh
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serial code
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online
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July 18 to 19, 2021
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This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
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Date received is the date on the system when the gift is redeemed.
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This Pokémon is Japanese in origin, regardless of the language of the game.
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Distribution
English
クララ's Torkoal Gift
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You got Torkoal!
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Pokémon Adventure 25 Pokémon
These Pokémon were distributed to players in South Korea during the "Pokémon Adventure, Catch the Mythical Pokémon!" (Korean: 포켓몬 어드벤처, 환상의 포켓몬을 잡아라!) campaign that ran from April 26 to September 30, 2021. Players could earn points by buying participating Pokémon merchandise, which could then be used to exchange for serial codes on the official website. This was similar to the "Mythical Pokémon Get Challenge" that had previously run in Japan in 2020.
The number of points entered determined what type of serial code was received; one point resulted in a Genesect code, five resulted in ten Dynite Ores code, ten resulted in a Poké Ball Set 1 (Fast Ball, Level Ball, and Love Ball) code, 13 resulted in a Volcanion code, 16 resulted in ten Dynite Ores code, 20 resulted in a Poké Ball Set 2 (Moon Ball, Heavy Ball, Friend Ball, and Lure Ball) code, 23 resulted in a Marshadow code, 27 resulted in a Poké Ball Set 3 (Safari Ball and Sport Ball) code, and 30 points resulted in a Master Ball code.
Genesect
Gigantamax Meowth Gift
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Games
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Method
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Location
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Duration
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SwSh
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serial code
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online
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April 26 to October 31, 2021
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This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
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Date received is the date on the system when the gift is redeemed.
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This Pokémon is Korean in origin, regardless of the language of the game.
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Distribution
English
Mythical Pokémon Genesect Gift
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You got Genesect!
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Volcanion
Gigantamax Meowth Gift
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Games
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Method
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Location
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Duration
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SwSh
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serial code
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online
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April 26 to October 31, 2021
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This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
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Date received is the date on the system when the gift is redeemed.
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This Pokémon is Korean in origin, regardless of the language of the game.
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Distribution
English
Mythical Pokémon Volcanion Gift
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You got Volcanion!
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Marshadow
Gigantamax Meowth Gift
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Games
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Method
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Location
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Duration
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SwSh
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serial code
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online
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April 26 to October 31, 2021
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This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
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Date received is the date on the system when the gift is redeemed.
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This Pokémon is Korean in origin, regardless of the language of the game.
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Distribution
English
Mythical Pokémon Marshadow Gift
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You got Marshadow!
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Singing Pikachu
This Pikachu knowing Sing was distributed to players with the serial code P25MUS1C from February 25 to March 25, 2021 to commemorate the Pokémon 25th Anniversary.
Gigantamax Meowth Gift
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Games
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Method
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Location
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Duration
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SwSh
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serial code
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online
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February 25 to March 25, 2021
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This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
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Date received is the date on the system when the gift is redeemed.
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This Pokémon is set to the same language as the game that received it.
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Distribution
English
Pikachu with Sing Gift
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You got Pikachu!
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Rock Star Shiny Toxtricity
This Shiny Pokémon was distributed to promote the Shining Fates set of the Pokémon TCG, a set that features Shiny reprints of old Sword & Shield Series cards, two of which feature Shiny Amped Form Toxtricity.
Gigantamax Meowth Gift
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Games
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Method
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Location
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Duration
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SwSh
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serial code
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online
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February 19 to June 30, 2021
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This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
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Date received is the date on the system when the gift is redeemed.
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This Pokémon is set to the same language as the game that received it.
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Distribution
English
Shiny Toxtricity Gift
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You got Toxtricity!
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Locations
Country
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Location
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Dates
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Redeem By
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Australia
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EB Games stores
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February 19 to March 18, 2021
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June 30, 2021
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Austria
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GameStop online
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February 19 to March 19, 2021
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June 30, 2021
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Belgium
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GameMania online
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February 19 to March 19, 2021
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June 30, 2021
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Canada
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EB Games stores
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February 19 to March 18, 2021
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June 30, 2021
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France
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Micromania online
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February 19 to March 19, 2021
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June 30, 2021
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Germany
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GameStop online
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February 19 to March 19, 2021
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June 30, 2021
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Italy
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GameStop online
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February 19 to March 19, 2021
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June 30, 2021
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Netherlands
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GameMania online
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February 19 to March 19, 2021
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June 30, 2021
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New Zealand
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EB Games stores
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February 19 to March 18, 2021
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June 30, 2021
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Spain
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GAME online
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February 26 to March 19, 2021
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June 30, 2021
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Switzerland
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GameStop online
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February 19 to March 19, 2021
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June 30, 2021
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United States
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GameStop stores (via Pokémon Pass)
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February 19 to March 18, 2021
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June 30, 2021
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Forest of Okoya Dada Zarude
This Pokémon was distributed from December 25, 2020 to March 31, 2021 to players who preordered tickets to the twenty-third movie, Secrets of the Jungle.
Gigantamax Meowth Gift
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Games
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Method
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Location
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Duration
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SwSh
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serial code
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online
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December 25, 2020 to March 31, 2021
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This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
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Date received is the date on the system when the gift is redeemed.
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This Pokémon is set to the same language as the game that received it.
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Distribution
English
Zarude (Dada) Gift
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You got Zarude!
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Mister Donut's Chansey
This Chansey was distributed to players who spent 1000 Yen at Mister Donut in Japan from December 4, 2020.
Gigantamax Meowth Gift
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Games
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Method
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Location
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Duration
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SwSh
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serial code
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online
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December 4, 2020 to February 5, 2021
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This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
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Date received is the date on the system when the gift is redeemed.
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This Pokémon is Japanese in origin, regardless of the language of the game.
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Distribution
English
ミスド's Chansey Gift
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You got Chansey!
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Pokémon Scrap 2020 Pokémon
Pokémon Scrap 2020 artwork
These Pokémon were distributed to players who entered the codes from the "Mythical Pokémon Get Challenge" (Japanese: 幻のポケモンゲットチャレンジ) onto the official site in exchange for a serial code. Pokémon Scraps could be found in participating types of Pokémon merchandise starting on November 20, 2020.
The number of codes entered determined what type of serial code was received; one Pokémon Scrap resulted in a Genesect code, five resulted in a code for ten pieces of Dynite Ore, ten resulted in a code for Poké Ball Set 1 (consisting of a Fast Ball, a Level Ball, and a Love Ball), 13 resulted in a Volcanion code, 16 resulted in a code for ten pieces of Dynite Ore, 20 resulted in a code for Poké Ball Set 2 (consisting of a Moon Ball, a Heavy Ball, a Friend Ball, and a Lure Ball), 23 resulted in a Marshadow code, 27 resulted in a code for Poké Ball Set 3 (consisting of a Safari Ball and a Sport Ball), and 30 resulted in a Master Ball code. The serial codes could be redeemed from November 20, 2020 to April 30, 2021.
Genesect
Gigantamax Meowth Gift
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Games
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Method
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Location
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Duration
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SwSh
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serial code
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online
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November 20, 2020 to April 30, 2021
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This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
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Date received is the date on the system when the gift is redeemed.
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This Pokémon is Japanese in origin, regardless of the language of the game.
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Distribution
English
Mythical Pokémon Genesect Gift
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You got Genesect!
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Volcanion
Gigantamax Meowth Gift
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Games
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Method
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Location
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Duration
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SwSh
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serial code
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online
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November 20, 2020 to April 30, 2021
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This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
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Date received is the date on the system when the gift is redeemed.
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This Pokémon is Japanese in origin, regardless of the language of the game.
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Distribution
English
Mythical Pokémon Volcanion Gift
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You got Volcanion!
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Marshadow
Gigantamax Meowth Gift
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Games
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Method
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Location
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Duration
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SwSh
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serial code
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online
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November 20, 2020 to April 30, 2021
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This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
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Date received is the date on the system when the gift is redeemed.
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This Pokémon is Japanese in origin, regardless of the language of the game.
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Distribution
English
Mythical Pokémon Marshadow Gift
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You got Marshadow!
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Worldwide Jungle Zarude
North America Serial code image from newsletter
This Pokémon is being distributed to players who inserted a serial code that was either given away at various locations in select countries or the Pokémon Trainer Club newsletter.
Gigantamax Meowth Gift
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Games
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Method
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Location
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Duration
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SwSh
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serial code
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online
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November 13, 2020 to March 31, 2021
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This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
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Date received is the date on the system when the gift is redeemed.
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This Pokémon is set to the same language as the game that received it.
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Distribution
English
Mythical Pokémon Zarude Gift
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You got Zarude!
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Locations
Country
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Location
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Dates
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Redeem By
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Australia
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Pokémon Trainer Club newsletter
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December 12, 2020
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March 31, 2021
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Austria
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GameStop online
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November 13 to December 13, 2020
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March 31, 2021
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Belgium
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GameMania online
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November 13 to December 13, 2020
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March 31, 2021
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Canada
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Pokémon Trainer Club newsletter
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?
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March 31, 2021
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Czech Republic
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Leave a comment to JRC Czech's Facebook page
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November 13 to December 13, 2020
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March 31, 2021
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Denmark
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Spel & Sånt and Webhallen online
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November 13 to December 13, 2020
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March 31, 2021
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Europe*
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Pokémon Trainer Club newsletter
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January 2021
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March 31, 2021
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Finland
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Spel & Sånt and Webhallen online
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November 13 to December 13, 2020
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March 31, 2021
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France
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Micromania online
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November 13 to December 13, 2020
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March 31, 2021
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Germany
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GameStop online
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November 13 to December 13, 2020
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March 31, 2021
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Greece
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Send a private message to Nintendo CD Media's Facebook page
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November 30 to December 14, 2020
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March 31, 2021
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Hungary
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PlayIT Store, PlatinumShop, Konzol Stúdió, Game Park and Konzolkirály stores
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November 13 to December 13, 2020
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March 31, 2021
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Ireland
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GameStop online
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November 13 to December 13, 2020
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March 31, 2021
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Italy
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GameStop online
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November 13 to December 13, 2020
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March 31, 2021
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Latin America
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Pokémon Trainer Club newsletter
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December 11, 2020
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March 31, 2021
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Netherlands
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GameMania online
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November 13 to December 13, 2020
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March 31, 2021
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New Zealand
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Pokémon Trainer Club newsletter
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December 12, 2020
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March 31, 2021
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Norway
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Spel & Sånt and Webhallen online
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November 13 to December 13, 2020
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March 31, 2021
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Poland
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Konsoleigry.pl, HDmarket.pl and Master Game online
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November 13 until supplies ran out
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March 31, 2021
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Portugal
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FNAC stores
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November 13 to December 13, 2020
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March 31, 2021
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Russia
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Send an email to [email protected]
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November 13 to December 13, 2020
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March 31, 2021
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Spain
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GAME online
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November 13 to December 13, 2020
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March 31, 2021
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Sweden
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Spel & Sånt and Webhallen online
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November 13 to December 13, 2020
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March 31, 2021
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Switzerland
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GameStop online
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November 13 to December 13, 2020
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March 31, 2021
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United States
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Pokémon Trainer Club newsletter
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December 11, 2020
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March 31, 2021
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Pokémon Center Birthday Milcery
These Milcery were distributed via serial code to players of Pokémon Sword and Shield at Pokémon Center stores and Pokémon Stores in Japan from November 1, 2020, and in Singapore from November 6, 2020, if they visited during the month of their birthday, but only if they provided proof of their date of birth and Nintendo Switch.
Ribbon Sweet Milcery
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Gigantamax Meowth Gift
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Games
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Method
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Location
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Duration
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SwSh
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serial code
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online
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November 1, 2020 to January 31, 2022
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This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
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Date received is the date on the system when the gift is redeemed.
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This Pokémon is Japanese in origin, regardless of the language of the game.
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-
Gigantamax Meowth Gift
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Games
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Method
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Location
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Duration
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SwSh
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serial code
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online
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November 1, 2020 to January 31, 2022
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This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
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Date received is the date on the system when the gift is redeemed.
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This Pokémon is English in origin, regardless of the language of the game.
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Distribution
English
Happy Birthday!
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You got Milcery!
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Star Sweet Milcery
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Gigantamax Meowth Gift
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Games
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Method
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Location
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Duration
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SwSh
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serial code
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online
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November 1, 2020 to January 31, 2022
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This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
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Date received is the date on the system when the gift is redeemed.
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This Pokémon is Japanese in origin, regardless of the language of the game.
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Gigantamax Meowth Gift
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Games
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Method
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Location
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Duration
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SwSh
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serial code
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online
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November 1, 2020 to January 31, 2022
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This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
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Date received is the date on the system when the gift is redeemed.
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This Pokémon is English in origin, regardless of the language of the game.
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Distribution
English
Happy Birthday!
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You got Milcery!
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Pikachu in a cap
All Pikachu in a cap were distributed via universal serial codes through the official Pokémon website. All of these codes expired on November 30, 2020, at 6:59 a.m. PST. Unlike previous distributions, these iterations of Ash's Pikachu all share the same moveset and can learn Volt Tackle from the Move Reminder.
World Cap
Players could claim World Cap Pikachu with the serial code K1NP1KA1855.
Gigantamax Meowth Gift
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Games
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Method
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Location
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Duration
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SwSh
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serial code
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online
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October 30 to November 30, 2020
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This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
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Date received is the date on the system when the gift is redeemed.
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This Pokémon is set to the same language as the game that received it.
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Distribution
English
Pikachu (World Cap) Gift
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You got Pikachu!
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Alola Cap
Players could claim Alola Cap Pikachu with the serial code ULTRAP1KA.
Gigantamax Meowth Gift
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Games
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Method
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Location
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Duration
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SwSh
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serial code
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online
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October 23 to November 30, 2020
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This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
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Date received is the date on the system when the gift is redeemed.
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This Pokémon is set to the same language as the game that received it.
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Distribution
English
Pikachu (Alola Cap) Gift
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You got Pikachu!
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Kalos Cap
Players could claim Kalos Cap Pikachu with the serial code KAL0SP1KA. Kalos Cap Pikachu was released early to coincide with the 7th anniversary of Pokémon the Series: XY in Japan — October 17, 2013.
Gigantamax Meowth Gift
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Games
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Method
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Location
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Duration
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SwSh
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serial code
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online
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October 18 to November 30, 2020
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This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
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Date received is the date on the system when the gift is redeemed.
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This Pokémon is set to the same language as the game that received it.
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Distribution
English
Pikachu (Kalos Cap) Gift
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You got Pikachu!
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Unova Cap
Players could claim Unova Cap Pikachu with the serial code P1KABESTW1SH.
Gigantamax Meowth Gift
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Location
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SwSh
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serial code
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online
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October 16 to November 30, 2020
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This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
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Date received is the date on the system when the gift is redeemed.
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This Pokémon is set to the same language as the game that received it.
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Distribution
English
Pikachu (Unova Cap) Gift
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You got Pikachu!
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Sinnoh Cap
Players could claim Sinnoh Cap Pikachu with the serial code V0LTTACKLEP1KA.
Gigantamax Meowth Gift
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Games
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Method
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Location
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Duration
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SwSh
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serial code
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online
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October 9 to November 30, 2020
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This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
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Date received is the date on the system when the gift is redeemed.
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This Pokémon is set to the same language as the game that received it.
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Distribution
English
Pikachu (Sinnoh Cap) Gift
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You got Pikachu!
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Hoenn Cap
Players could claim Hoenn Cap Pikachu with the serial code P1KAADVANCE.
Gigantamax Meowth Gift
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Games
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Method
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Location
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Duration
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SwSh
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serial code
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online
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October 2, 2020 to November 30, 2020
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This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
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Date received is the date on the system when the gift is redeemed.
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This Pokémon is set to the same language as the game that received it.
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Distribution
English
Pikachu (Hoenn Cap) Gift
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You got Pikachu!
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Partner Cap
Players could claim Partner Cap Pikachu with the serial code 1CH00SEY0U.
Gigantamax Meowth Gift
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Games
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Method
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Location
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Duration
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SwSh
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serial code
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online
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September 29 to November 30, 2020
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This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
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Date received is the date on the system when the gift is redeemed.
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This Pokémon is set to the same language as the game that received it.
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Distribution
English
Pikachu (Partner Cap) Gift
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You got Pikachu!
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Original Cap
Players could claim Original Cap Pikachu with the serial code P1KACHUGET.
Gigantamax Meowth Gift
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Games
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Method
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Location
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Duration
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SwSh
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serial code
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online
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September 29 to November 30, 2020
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This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
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Date received is the date on the system when the gift is redeemed.
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This Pokémon is set to the same language as the game that received it.
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Distribution
English
Pikachu (Original Cap) Gift
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You got Pikachu!
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Ash's Charizard
This Charizard was distributed in South Korea as a bonus for attendees of the Korean dub screening of Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution on September 30, 2020. The serial code was redeemable until November 30, 2020.
This Pokémon is based on Ash's Charizard, which bears many similarities to the Korean Ash's Charizard from Generation VII, with the unusable Dragon Rage being replaced by Dragon Tail.
Gigantamax Meowth Gift
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Games
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Method
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Location
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Duration
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SwSh
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serial code
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online
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September 30 to November 30, 2020
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This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
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Date received is the date on the system when the gift is redeemed.
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This Pokémon is Korean in origin, regardless of the language of the game.
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Distribution
English
지우's Charizard Gift
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You got Charizard!
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Pokémon Player's Cup Porygon2
This Porygon2 was distributed via serial code during the live stream of the English-language Pokémon Player's Cup, during the final rounds of the Pokémon Sword and Shield competition starting at 11:00 a.m. PDT on August 22 and 23, 2020. Players could use the universal serial code PKMNPLAYERSCUP to download this "battle-ready" Porygon2 designed to take advantage of Trick Room. The code expired August 31, 2020. It has a fixed 31 IVs in HP and 0 IVs in Attack and Speed. It also has 252 EVs in HP and Defense, 4 in Special Defense, and 0 in every other stat.
Gigantamax Meowth Gift
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Method
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Location
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Duration
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SwSh
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serial code
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online
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August 22 to 31, 2020
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This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
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Date received is the date on the system when the gift is redeemed.
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This Pokémon is set to the same language as the game that received it.
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Distribution
English
Porygon2 Gift
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You got Porygon2!
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Pokémon Japan Championships 2019 Gastrodon
This East Sea Gastrodon was distributed via serial code during the live stream of the Japanese 2020 Championship on Niconico and YouTube on August 22, 2020, starting at 10:00 AM JST. Players could use the universal serial code PJCS2019CHAMP to download this Gastrodon based on the Gastrodon used by the Japanese Regional Masters Division Champion in 2019. It has a fixed 31 IVs in HP, Defense, Special Attack, and Special Defense, 2 IVs in Attack, and 0 IVs in Speed. It also has 152 EVs in HP, 94 in Defense, 252 in Special Attack, 12 in Special Defense, and 0 in every other stat.
Gigantamax Meowth Gift
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Method
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Location
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Duration
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SwSh
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serial code
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online
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August 22 to 23, 2020
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This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
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Date received is the date on the system when the gift is redeemed.
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This Pokémon is Japanese in origin, regardless of the language of the game.
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Distribution
English
カ・エール's Gastrodon Gift
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You got Gastrodon!
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Baik Jongyoon's Amoonguss
This Shiny Amoonguss was distributed via serial code on the offical Korean Pokémon website on August 9, 2020, during the live stream of the Korean Pokémon Trainer's Cup. Players could use the universal serial code TRA1NERSCUP to download this Amoonguss based on the Amoonguss used by Baik Jongyoon, a semi-finalist from the 2019 World Championships Senior Division. It has a fixed 31 IVs in HP, Defense, Special Attack, and Special Defense and 0 IVs in Attack and Speed. It also has 236 EVs in HP, 116 in Defense, 156 in Special Defense, and 0 in every other stat.
Gigantamax Meowth Gift
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Games
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Method
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Location
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Duration
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SwSh
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serial code
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online
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August 9 to 10, 2020
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This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
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Date received is the date on the system when the gift is redeemed.
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This Pokémon is Korean in origin, regardless of the language of the game.
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Distribution
English
백종윤's Amoonguss Gift
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You got Amoonguss!
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Jungle Pokémon
Promotional artwork of
Zarude associated with the event
These Pokémon were distributed to players who preordered tickets to the twenty-third movie, Secrets of the Jungle. They included a Shiny Celebi and a Zarude, both Pokémon that play important roles in the movie. Celebi's distribution was originally due to begin on April 17, 2020, and Zarude's on June 15, 2020; due to the delay of the movie's release, both distributions instead began on August 7 and were redeemable until March 31, 2021. Multiple redemptions of these Pokémon are allowed on a single game, provided the player has preordered multiple tickets, and consequently, has multiple serial codes.
Zarude
Gigantamax Meowth Gift
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Games
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Method
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Location
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Duration
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SwSh
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serial code
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online
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August 7, 2020 to March 31, 2021
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This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
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Date received is the date on the system when the gift is redeemed.
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This Pokémon is set to the same language as the game that received it.
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Distribution
English
Jungle's Zarude Gift
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You got Zarude!
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Celebi
Gigantamax Meowth Gift
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Games
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Method
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Location
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Duration
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SwSh
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serial code
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online
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August 7, 2020 to March 31, 2021
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This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
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Date received is the date on the system when the gift is redeemed.
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This Pokémon is set to the same language as the game that received it.
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Distribution
English
Jungle's Celebi Gift
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You got Celebi!
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Singapore's Pokémon Center Birthday Pokémon
These Pikachu and Eevee were distributed via serial code to players of Pokémon Sword and Shield at Pokémon Center in Singapore from March 2020 to November 5, 2020, if they visited during the month of their birthday, but only if they provided proof of their date of birth and Nintendo Switch.
Pikachu
Gigantamax Meowth Gift
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Games
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Method
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Location
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Duration
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SwSh
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serial code
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online
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March 2020 to March 31, 2021
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This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
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Date received is the date on the system when the gift is redeemed.
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This Pokémon is English in origin, regardless of the language of the game.
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Distribution
English
Happy Birthday!
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You got Pikachu!
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Eevee
Gigantamax Meowth Gift
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Games
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Method
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Location
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Duration
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SwSh
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serial code
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online
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March 2020 to March 31, 2021
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This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
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Date received is the date on the system when the gift is redeemed.
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This Pokémon is English in origin, regardless of the language of the game.
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Distribution
English
Happy Birthday!
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You got Eevee!
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Winter 2020 World Hobby Fair Gigantamax Pokémon
These Gigantamax Factor Lapras and Coalossal were given to players who challenged Gigantamax Lapras and Coalossal at a "Max Raid Battle Experience Corner" attraction at the 2020 Winter Next Generation World Hobby Fair. Both codes were redeemable until February 29, 2020.
The Fair was held at these locations:
Lapras
Gigantamax Meowth Gift
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Games
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Method
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Location
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Duration
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SwSh
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serial code
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online
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January 19, 2020 to February 29, 2020
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This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
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Date received is the date on the system when the gift is redeemed.
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This Pokémon is set to the same language as the game that received it.
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Distribution
English
Gigantamax Lapras Gift
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You got Lapras!
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Coalossal
Gigantamax Meowth Gift
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Games
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Method
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Location
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Duration
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SwSh
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serial code
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online
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January 19, 2020 to February 29, 2020
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This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
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Date received is the date on the system when the gift is redeemed.
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This Pokémon is set to the same language as the game that received it.
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Distribution
English
Gigantamax Coalossal Gift
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You got Coalossal!
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Jump Festa '20 Gigantamax Snorlax
This Gigantamax Factor Snorlax was given to players who attended Jump Festa '20 between December 21 and 22, 2019. The serial code was redeemable until January 31, 2020. It starts with a Dynamax Level of 5.
Gigantamax Meowth Gift
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Method
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Location
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Duration
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SwSh
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serial code
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online
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December 21, 2019 to January 31, 2020
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This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
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Date received is the date on the system when the gift is redeemed.
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This Pokémon is set to the same language as the game that received it.
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Distribution
English
Gigantamax Snorlax Gift
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You got Snorlax!
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Pokémon Center Birthday Pokémon
These Pikachu and Eevee were distributed via serial code to players of Pokémon Sword and Shield at Pokémon Center stores and Pokémon Stores in Japan from November 15, 2019 to October 31, 2020, if they visited during the month of their birthday, but only if they provided proof of their date of birth and Nintendo Switch.
Pikachu
Gigantamax Meowth Gift
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Games
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Method
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Location
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Duration
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SwSh
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serial code
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online
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November 15, 2019 to March 31, 2021
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This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
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Date received is the date on the system when the gift is redeemed.
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This Pokémon is Japanese in origin, regardless of the language of the game.
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Distribution
English
Happy Birthday!
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You got Pikachu!
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Eevee
Gigantamax Meowth Gift
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Games
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Method
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Location
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Duration
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SwSh
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serial code
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online
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November 15, 2019 to March 31, 2021
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This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
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Date received is the date on the system when the gift is redeemed.
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This Pokémon is Japanese in origin, regardless of the language of the game.
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Distribution
English
Happy Birthday!
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You got Eevee!
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Poké Ball Plus Mew
Initially released with Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, the Poké Ball Plus comes programmed with an internal serial code to redeem this Mew that is compatible with Pokémon Sword and Shield. Despite being marketed as the Poké Ball Plus "containing" Mew, the serial code aspect means that to claim, the player must connect to the Internet through Mystery Gifts.
The serial code aspect also means that it is impossible for a single manufactured Poké Ball Plus to redeem more than one Mew, even if the Poké Ball Plus is later resold. Players that purchased multiple Poké Ball Pluses can redeem one Mew for each.
Gigantamax Meowth Gift
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Games
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Method
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Location
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Duration
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SwSh
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serial code
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online
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November 16, 2018 onwards
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This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
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Date received is the date on the system when the gift is redeemed.
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This Pokémon is set to the same language as the game that received it.
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Distribution
English
Mythical Pokémon Mew Gift
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You got Mew!
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French
Mew (Pokémon fabuleux)
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Vous avez reçu un Mew!
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German
Das Mysteriöse Pokémon Mew
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Du erhältst ein Mew!
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Italian
Mew (Pokémon misterioso)
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Hai ricevuto Mew!
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Spanish
El Pokémon singular Mew
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Has recibido a Mew.
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See also