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Burn (status condition)

2021-06-22T23:39:00Z

NotATrainer: Made the explanation for the Generation VII change in burn mechanics simpler/more concise

{{redirect|Burn|the Field Move|Field Move (Ranger)}}
[[File:Ursaring Burn status.png|thumb|250px|[[Paul's Ursaring]] burned in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
'''Burn''' (BRN) (Japanese: '''やけど''' ''Burn'') is one of the five major [[status condition]]s in the Pokémon games. Generally, if a Pokémon is burned, it will lose a set amount of {{stat|HP}} every turn, and its damage dealt by [[physical move]]s will be halved. The burn status is evidently associated closely with the {{t|Fire}} type, since most moves which can burn belong to this type, Pokémon of this type are immune to burns, and the Fire-type Pokémon exclusive Ability {{a|Flame Body}} has a chance to burn on contact.

==Effect==
In general, a burned Pokémon will take damage every turn, and the damage it deals with [[physical move]]s will be halved. The specifics work differently between [[generation]]s.

===Generation I===
====Pokémon Red, Blue, and Yellow====
In {{game2|Red|Blue|Yellow}} (and their Japanese counterparts, {{game4|Red|Green|Blue|Yellow}}), a Pokémon takes damage equal to 1/16 of its maximum {{stat|HP}} every turn, after it attacks, or at the end of the turn if it did not attack. Its {{stat|Attack}} stat is also halved, subject to the [[List of glitches in Generation I#Stat modification errors|stat modifications glitch]].

There are also some other irregularities:
* A Pokémon will not lose HP on a turn it knocked out its opponent.
* If a Pokémon that had previously been {{status|bad poison|badly poisoned}} by {{m|Toxic}} and cured itself with {{m|Rest}} is burned, burn damage will draw upon (and increase) Toxic's '''N''' value to calculate how many multiples of 1/16 of the Pokémon's HP is taken as damage.

Fire-type Pokémon cannot be burned by Fire-type moves.

====Pokémon Stadium====
In {{eng|Pokémon Stadium}} (and the Japan-exclusive {{jap|Pokémon Stadium}}), burn is the same as the handheld games, but the irregularities from said handheld games (including the stat modifications glitch) are fixed.

Pokémon Stadium also contains two irregularities:
* If an already-burned Pokémon is switched in, it will not lose HP in that same turn.
* {{m|Haze}} will remove its user's Attack decrease even while still burned.

===Generation II===
Same as Generation I, but a burned Pokémon now takes damage equal to 1/8 of its maximum HP every turn, after it attacks, or at the end of the turn if it did not attack. All irregularities from Generation I were fixed.

===Generations III to V===
Instead of modifying the {{stat|Attack}} stat, a burn now technically halves the damage a burned Pokémon does with [[physical move]]s; it still does not reduce damage done by {{cat|moves that deal direct damage}}.

Burn now inflicts damage at the end of its turn. If a burned Pokémon knocks out an opponent, it will now take burn damage.

If a burned Pokémon has the Ability {{a|Guts}}, burn's damage reduction is ignored (and its Attack is boosted by Guts).

Fire-type Pokémon can no longer be burned by any method.

===Generation VI===
If a burned Pokémon uses {{m|Facade}}, burn's damage reduction is now ignored.

===Generation VII===
A burned Pokémon once again takes damage equal to 1/16 of its maximum HP at the end of each turn.

===Appearance===
====Core series games====
{{movegen
|type=fire
|genI=Burn I
|genII=Burn II
|genIII=Burn III
|genIV=Burn DP
}}
{{movegen
|type=fire
|PtHGSS=Burn PtHGSS
|genV=Burn V
|genVI=Burn VI
|SMUSUM=Burn VII
}}
{{movegen
|type=fire
|LGPE=Burn PE
|genVIII=Burn VIII
}}

====Side series games====
{{movegen
|type=fire
|Stad=Burn Stad
|Stad2=Burn Stad2
|Colo=Burn Colo
}}
{{movegen
|type=fire
|XD=Burn XD
|PBR=Burn PBR
}}
====Spin-off series games====
{{movegen
|type=fire
|PMDRB=Burn PMD RB
}}

==Causes==
===Moves===
A Pokémon can be burned when struck by any of the following moves.
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|-
|
{| border=1 width="100%" class="sortable roundy" style="text-align:center; background:#FFF; border:1px solid #{{fire color}}; border-collapse:collapse"
|-
! Move
! width="15%" | [[Type]]
! width="15%" | [[Damage category|Category]]
! Probability
! [[Power]]
! [[Accuracy]]
! width="40%" | Notes
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Beak Blast}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
{{statustable|Physical}}
| 100%
| —
| —
| class="l" | If a Pokémon uses a [[contact]] move on the user before executing Beak Blast
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Blaze Kick}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
{{statustable|Physical}}
| 10%
| 85
| 90%
|
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Blue Flare}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
{{statustable|Special}}
| 20%
| 130
| 85%
|
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Burning Jealousy}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
{{statustable|Special}}
| 100%
| 70
| 100%
| class="l" | If a Pokémon has increased its stats during that turn
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Ember}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
{{statustable|Special}}
| 10%
| 40
| 100%
|
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Fire Blast}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
{{statustable|Special}}
| {{tt|10%|30% in Generation I}}
| {{tt|110|120 in Generations I-V}}
| 85%
| class="l" | Had a 30% chance of burning in [[Generation I]]
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Fire Fang}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
{{statustable|Physical}}
| 10%
| 65
| 95%
| class="l" | May also cause {{status|flinch}}ing (10% chance)
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Fire Punch}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
{{statustable|Physical}}
| 10%
| 75
| 100%
|
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Flame Wheel}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
{{statustable|Physical}}
| 10%
| 60
| 100%
|
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Flamethrower}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
{{statustable|Special}}
| 10%
| {{tt|90|95 in Generations I-V}}
| 100%
|
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Flare Blitz}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
{{statustable|Physical}}
| 10%
| 120
| 100%
|
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Fling}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
{{statustable|Physical}}
| 100%
| 30
| 100%
| class="l" | If [[Flame Orb]] is held by user
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Heat Wave}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
{{statustable|Special}}
| 10%
| {{tt|95|100 in Generations III-V}}
| 90%
|
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Ice Burn}}
{{typetable|Ice}}
{{statustable|Special}}
| 30%
| 140
| 90%
|
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Inferno}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
{{statustable|Special}}
| 100%
| 100
| 50%
|
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Lava Plume}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
{{statustable|Special}}
| 30%
| 80
| 100%
|
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Psycho Shift}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
{{statustable|Status}}
| 100%
| —
| {{tt|100%|90% in Generations IV-V}}
| class="l" | If the user is burned
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Pyro Ball}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
{{statustable|Physical}}
| 10%
| 120
| 90%
|
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Sacred Fire}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
{{statustable|Physical}}
| 50%
| 100
| 95%
|
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Scald}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{statustable|Special}}
| 30%
| 80
| 100%
|
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Scorching Sands}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
{{statustable|Special}}
| 30%
| 70
| 100%
|
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Searing Shot}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
{{statustable|Special}}
| 30%
| 100
| 100%
|
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Secret Power}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
{{statustable|Physical}}
| 30%
| 70
| 100%
| class="l" | May cause burn only when used on a volcano ([[Generation]]s {{gen|VI}} and {{gen|VII}})
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Shadow Fire}}
{{typetable|Shadow}}
{{statustable|Special}}
| 10%
| 75
| 100%
|
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Sizzly Slide}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
{{statustable|Physical}}
| 100%
| 90
| 100%
|
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Steam Eruption}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{statustable|Special}}
| 30%
| 110
| 95%
|
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Tri Attack}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
{{statustable|Special}}
| 6.67%
| 80
| 100%
| class="l" | May also {{status|freeze}} or {{status|paralyze}} (6.67% chance of each){{tt|*|Generation II onwards only}}
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Will-O-Wisp}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
{{statustable|Status}}
| 100%
| —
| {{tt|85%|75% in Generations III-V}}
|
|}
|}

===Other causes===
A Pokémon has a 30% chance of being burned after making [[contact]] with another Pokémon with the {{a|Flame Body}} Ability. If a Pokémon holds the [[Flame Orb]], it will be burned at the end of the turn. It can also be burned if it directly burns a Pokémon with {{a|Synchronize}}.

==Curing==
A burn can be cured with the use of a [[Burn Heal]], [[Yago Berry]] ([[Generation III]] only), or a [[Rawst Berry]] ([[Ice Berry]] in [[Generation II]]). In addition, like all other major [[status condition]]s, it can be cured by the items [[Full Heal]], [[Rage Candy Bar]], [[Lava Cookie]], [[Old Gateau]], [[Casteliacone]], [[Lumiose Galette]], [[Shalour Sable]], [[Big Malasada]], [[Full Restore]], [[Heal Powder]], [[Lum Berry]] ([[MiracleBerry]] in Generation II), and [[Sacred Ash]].

The moves {{m|Refresh}} and {{m|Rest}} remove the burn status condition from the user, {{m|Heal Bell}} (unless the Pokémon has {{a|Soundproof}} as their Ability in Generation III and IV) and {{m|Aromatherapy}} remove it from all Pokémon in the user's party, and {{m|Sparkling Aria}} removes it from every Pokémon it hits (unless the Pokémon takes no damage from the move). In addition, the move {{m|Psycho Shift}} shifts the burn onto its target (thereby healing the user). In Generation I only, using {{m|Haze}} cures the opponent from a burn.

Pokémon with {{a|Natural Cure}} will be cured upon switching out, those with the {{a|Hydration}} Ability will be cured whilst it is {{weather|rain}}ing. Pokémon with {{a|Shed Skin}} have a 30% chance of being cured every turn, and Pokémon with {{a|Healer}} have a 1/3 chance of curing their allies.

==Prevention==
{{type|Fire}} Pokémon cannot become burned, except in [[Generation II]] by {{m|Tri Attack}}. However, if a Pokémon is burned while not Fire-type (e.g. due to a {{cat|Moves that change a Pokémon's type|type-changing move}} like {{m|Soak}}), it remains burned even if it becomes Fire-type later (e.g. due to switching out and in again after its type is changed). If a Fire-type move has a secondary effect to burn, that move burns the target before its {{a|Color Change}} activates.

Pokémon with the {{a|Water Veil}}, {{a|Water Bubble}}, or {{a|Comatose}} [[Ability|Abilities]] are completely immune to being burned. Pokémon with the Ability {{a|Heatproof}} will only lose half the HP each turn, Pokémon with {{a|Leaf Guard}} will be protected from status conditions in {{weather|harsh sunlight}}. Pokémon with {{a|Guts}} are immune to the damage-reducing side effect (in addition to the regular attack increase the Ability grants), while Pokémon with {{a|Magic Guard}} are immune to the HP loss (but still suffer from the attack drop).

The moves {{m|Safeguard}} and {{m|Misty Terrain}} (for [[grounded]] Pokémon) will protect the party from status conditions for five turns. A Pokémon behind a {{m|substitute}} cannot be burned, except due to {{a|Synchronize}} or a held [[Flame Orb]].

==Advantages==
While a burn, like all major status conditions, has primarily negative effects, it can be advantageous to have it in certain conditions. Pokémon with {{a|Guts}}, {{a|Marvel Scale}}, {{a|Quick Feet}}, and {{a|Flare Boost}} will have their {{stat|Attack}}, {{stat|Defense}}, {{stat|Speed}}, and {{stat|Special Attack}} increased, respectively, when burned (or {{status|poisoned}} or {{status|paralyzed}} for the former three). In addition, the base power of {{m|Facade}} is doubled (from 70 to 140) when inflicted with any of these three status conditions, and the Attack drop caused by burn is ignored.

The burn status also adds a 1.5× multiplier to the [[catch rate]] of any given Pokémon.

==Other game effects==
If a burnt Pokémon with the Ability {{a|Trace}} or {{m|Role Play}} gains the Ability {{a|Water Veil}}, the burn will be removed, but once the Ability is lost, the burn will return.

In {{game|Emerald}}, when the player is inside the [[Battle Pyramid]], the types of Pokémon encountered on each floor follow a set of categories; one of these categories is Pokémon with moves that burn.

In the [[Generation IV]] games, {{game|Platinum}}, {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, at the [[Battle Arcade]], one of the effects caused by the roulette is the burn status (does not affect Fire-type Pokémon and Pokémon with Water Veil). This will last for a single battle.

==In the spin-off games==
==={{pkmn|Mystery Dungeon series}}===
The Mystery Dungeon series introduces a new way for Pokémon to be burned, as well as a new way for it to be avoided. The Pokémon will lose 5 HP at the end of its next turn, and every 20 turns after that. Pokémon on water tiles cannot be burned. Burns can be healed by stepping on water tiles (even by Pokémon for which this would normally cause a warp). Conversely, lava tiles will cause a burn if the Pokémon stepping on them is not {{type|Fire}}.

The effect of {{a|Guts}} also differs slightly, giving a 100% bonus to physical attack, provided that the Pokémon has a major status affliction. Pokémon with {{a|Natural Cure}} or {{a|Shed Skin}} will suffer the effects of a burn for up to five turns before being cured.

In [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness]] and [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky]], certain [[trade items]] can also cause the burn status to be passed onto an attacking Pokémon, this includes the Fire Collar when held by a {{p|Flareon}}, and the Ember Cap when held by any member of the {{p|Chimchar}} {{p|Monferno|evolution}} {{p|Infernape|line}}.

In the [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky]] special mission [[Today's "Oh My Gosh"]], {{p|Sunflora}} is tasked with the capture of a {{p|Haunter}} who has the Ability to get back up after fainting. The mission is close to the [[Hot Spring]], so there are many Fire-type Pokémon who could burn Sunflora around. During the mission, Sunflora does get burned by two {{p|Slugma}}, as well as by some fire and magma in the cave. Despite this, she beats the three Haunter and is given a Sun Scarf by {{p|Magnezone|Officer Magnezone}} to help with her Fire weakness.

===My Pokémon Ranch===
In [[My Pokémon Ranch]], one of the {{DL|My Pokémon Ranch|toys}} the player can place in their Ranch is called the ''Bonfire''. Pokémon, as well as Miis, that get too close to it are at risk of being burned. Fire-type Pokémon cannot be burned.

==={{pkmn|Rumble series}}===

Burn ('''Burned''' when inflicted in-game) is a negative status in the {{pkmn|Rumble series}}. When a Pokémon is affected by a burn, its HP will gradually drain at a rate determined by the Power of the Pokémon that inflicted it for ten seconds. However, if the affected Pokémon is controlled by a player, moving around will make the condition wear off faster, with the minimum duration depending roughly on the Pokémon's Speed. Additionally, while burned, most of the Pokémon's attacks will have their damage reduced to about 60% of their normal values. While Burned, red smoke emanates from the affected Pokémon's head.

No types are immune to burn, but Pokémon with the Fire Boost or Steady [[Special Traits]] cannot be burned, and those with the Reflector Trait will cause the user of the burn-inflicting move to become burned instead if hit by one.

===Pokémon Conquest===
As in the main series, burned Pokémon in [[Pokémon Conquest]] suffer a penalty to their Attack, and take damage equal to 1/8 of their maximum HP at the end of their army's turn, rounded down. This occurs even if the Pokémon took no action that turn. Pokémon can be burned by attacks, abilities, or the Pyro Nodes in [[Dragnor]]. Enemy Warriors who have their Pokémon defeated by burn damage are not treated as being defeated by the player and so cannot be recruited. Burned Pokémon can be cured through certain [[Warrior Skill]]s, items, or by ending a Pokémon's turn in a hot spring or a water bucket.

===Pokémon Shuffle===
In [[Pokémon Shuffle]], a burned Pokémon takes 50% more damage from {{type|Fire}} Pokémon.

A burn can be inflicted by Pokémon with the Burn [[Skill]].

{{t|Poison}}, {{t|Ground}}, {{t|Rock}}, {{t|Ghost}}, {{t|Fire}}, {{t|Water}}, and {{t|Dragon}}-type Pokémon are immune to burns.

==In the anime==
[[File:Skyla Swanna Burn.png|thumb|250px|{{TP|Skyla|Swanna}} being burned]]
The first instance of a Pokémon being burned in the {{pkmn|anime}} was in ''[[AG056|Going, Going, Yawn]]'', where [[Ash's Treecko]] got its leg burned by a {{m|Flamethrower}} from [[Flannery]]'s {{p|Slugma}} [[nickname]]d Meg during {{Ash}}'s [[Lavaridge Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}}. This forced Ash to [[recall]] Treecko and send {{AP|Corphish}} back out in its place.

In ''[[DP132|Evolving Strategies!]]'', [[Ash's Pikachu]] was burned when his {{m|Quick Attack}} activated [[Paul's Magmortar]]'s {{a|Flame Body}} [[Ability]].

In ''[[DP184|Casting a Paul on Barry!]]'', {{an|Barry}}'s {{p|Hitmonlee}} burned [[Paul's Ursaring]] with {{m|Blaze Kick}} during their battle at the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]]. However, this activated Ursaring's {{a|Guts}} Ability, allowing it to swiftly [[Fainting|defeat]] Hitmonlee.

In ''[[DP186|Familiarity Breeds Strategy!]]'', during the [[Full Battle]] between Ash and [[Paul]] at the Lily of the Valley Conference, [[Ash's Infernape]] managed to burn Paul's {{p|Aggron}} using {{m|Flare Blitz}}.

In ''[[DP188|Battling a Thaw in Relations!]]'', during the conclusion of Ash and Paul's Full Battle at the Lily of the Valley Conference, [[Ash's Gliscor]] managed to burn Paul's {{p|Drapion}} with its {{m|Fire Fang}}. This subsequently caused it to faint due to the previous damage it had already sustained.

In ''[[BW067|Cilan Takes Flight!]]'', [[Skyla's Swanna]] was burned after being drenched by a {{m|Scald}} attack from [[Cilan's Stunfisk]], causing its entire body to glow with a red hue. Its burn subsided when it used {{m|Aqua Ring}}, even though the move doesn't cure burn in the [[core series]] games.

==In the manga==
===Pokémon Adventures===
===={{chap|Ruby & Sapphire}}====
In ''[[PS247|The Beginning of the End with Kyogre & Groudon IX]]'', [[Brawly]]'s {{p|Machoke}} was burned by the illusions created by [[Blaise]]'s {{p|Slugma}} during their battle in [[Lilycove City]]. Although this allowed Machoke to activate its {{a|Guts}} [[Ability]], it wasn't enough to defeat the {{tc|Magma Admin}}.

===={{chap|Emerald}}====
In ''[[PS317|Sneaky Like Shedinja]]'', [[Greta]]'s {{p|Umbreon}} was burned by a {{m|Will-O-Wisp}} from [[Emerald's Dusclops]], leading to its defeat soon after.

In ''[[PS321|Cunning Kirlia]]'', {{adv|Emerald}}'s Dusclops burned {{adv|Ruby}}'s {{p|Kirlia}}, [[Rara]], with {{m|Fire Punch}}. This, however, triggered Rara's {{a|Synchronize}} Ability, causing Dusclops to get burned as well.

===={{chap|Black & White}}====
In ''[[PS514|The Tournament Continues]]'', the [[Colress|Hood Man]]'s {{p|Beheeyem}} got burned by a {{m|Scald}} attack from [[Marlon]]'s {{p|Jellicent}}. It managed to overcome the burn damage by using {{m|Recover}}.

===={{chap|X & Y}}====
In [[PS561]], [[Korrina's Lucario]] was burned by a Will-O-Wisp from [[Emma|Essentia]]'s {{p|Trevenant}}.

===={{chap|Sword & Shield}}====
In [[PASS03]], [[Shirudomiria Tate|Shirudomiria]]'s {{p|Scorbunny}} used the heat pads on its feet to burn a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Drednaw}}.

In [[PASS04]], Shirudomiria's Scorbunny used the heat pads on its feet to burn a {{tc|Team Yell Grunt}}'s {{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Linoone}}. However, this ended up activating Linoone's {{a|Quick Feet}} Ability. Later in the same round, another Team Yell Grunt's {{p|Thievul}} burned a [[Dynamax]] {{p|Gurdurr}} with {{m|Fire Fang}}. This, however, activated Gurdurr's {{a|Guts}} Ability, leading to Thievul being quickly defeated.

===Phantom Thief Pokémon 7===
In ''[[P7-03|Challenge From A Rival]]'', during a battle between [[Rocco]]'s {{p|Magmortar}} and [[Hiori]]'s {{TP|Hiori|Lucario}}, Lucario got burned by Magmortar's {{a|Flame Body}} Ability. After several strategies to defeat the difficult opponent, Lucario used the burn it received to its advantage. Using its ability to sense the [[Aura]] to see through Magmortar's {{m|Smokescreen}}, Lucario was able to defeat Magmortar with a powered-up {{m|Facade}}, surprising his opponent.

===Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team===
In ''[[GRT2|I Want to be Human Again!]]'', [[Ginji]] and {{OBP|Mudkip|Ginji's Rescue Team}} encountered {{OBP|Xatu|Red and Blue Rescue Team}} at the [[Hill of the Ancients]]. When they first approached him, however, he was in the process of viewing the future, and didn't respond to their calls. In an attempt to get his attention, Ginji launched a {{m|Flamethrower}} at Xatu, burning him. When Xatu's vision soon stopped, he finally felt the burn, yelling in pain.

===Gallery===
<gallery widths=150px>
File:Rara Synchronize.png|[[Rara|Ruby's Kirlia]] and [[Emerald's Dusclops]] burned in [[Pokémon Adventures]]
File:P7 Burn.png|[[Hiori's Lucario]] burned in [[Phantom Thief Pokémon 7]]
File:GRT Burn.png|{{OBP|Xatu|Red and Blue Rescue Team}} burned in [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team]]
</gallery>

==In the TCG==
{{main|Special Conditions (TCG)}}
[[File:Burn Marker.jpg|thumb|200px|A burn marker from the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game|TCG]].]]
Burning is one of the five special conditions recognized in the {{Trading Card Game}}. It was officially recognized as a status condition during the 2002 release of the {{TCG|Expedition Base Set}}. It can be argued that the burning condition started in the {{TCG|Neo Genesis}} set, where {{TCG ID|Neo Genesis|Quilava|47}}'s Char attack caused exactly the same condition; however, it was not officially recognized as a special condition. A rule change taking effect with the release of {{TCG|Sun & Moon}} altered the procedure for a burn.

Prior to Sun & Moon, once burned, a burn marker needs to be placed on the Pokémon and a {{TCG|coin}} must be flipped between turns. If it lands on heads, no damage occurs to the Pokémon, but if tails, two damage counters are placed on the card. Unlike in the games, special conditions are not necessarily mutually exclusive, allowing Pokémon to experience several special conditions all at once. Burning can also prevent {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Poké-Power}}s from working, but leaves most [[Appendix:Glossary (TCG)#Poké-Body|Poké-Bodies]] unaffected.

With the release of Sun & Moon, if a Pokémon is burned, two damage counters are placed on it between turns. After the damage is added, the player with the burned Pokémon must flip a coin: on a heads, the afflicted Pokémon is cured, while on a tails it remains burned.

In the TCG there are a few ways to remove a burn. These include [[evolution|evolving]] a Pokémon, returning a Pokémon to the player's {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Bench}}, using specific attacks or using selected {{TCG|Trainer card}}s on the affected Pokémon.

==In the TFG==
Burning was never officially introduced in the [[Trading Figure Game]] as a status condition due to the cancellation of the project. However, there are references to its future introduction in the {{TFG ID|Next Quest|Corsola|15}} figure and the {{TFG ID|Next Quest|X Accuracy|7}} card from the {{TFG|Riptide}} Starter Set. The card implies that burn would have had something to do with the miss value.

In information discovered after the cancellation of the {{TFG|Unnamed Third Set}}, it was heavily implied that the burn status was planned for an official release in this set, as evidenced by [[Entei (Unnamed Third Set 10)|three]] of the [[Flareon (Unnamed Third Set 12)|unreleased]] [[Goldeen (Unnamed Third Set 14)|figurines]].

==Trivia==
* In [[Generation I]], the blackboard detailing status conditions in [[Viridian City]]'s [[Pokémon Academy]] implies that burns cut both power ({{stat|Attack}}) and {{stat|Speed}}, which is false. This was changed in [[Generation II]] (as well as the [[remake]]s), in which the blackboard no longer mentions Speed reduction.

==In other languages==
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|zh_yue=灼傷 ''{{tt|Jeuksēung|Burn}}''
|zh_cmn=灼傷 / 灼伤 ''{{tt|Zhuóshāng|Burn}}''
|fi=Polte
|fr=Brûlure
|de=Verbrennung
|it=Scottato
|ko=화상 ''Hwasang''
|pl=Oparzenie
|pt_br=Queimado
|ru=Подожжённый ''Podozhzhyonnyy''
|es=Quemado
|th=ไหม้ ''Burn''
|vi=Bỏng
|pt_eu=Queimadura{{tt|*|Blue Rescue Team manual}}
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List of serial code event Pokémon distributions (Generation VIII)

2021-02-19T23:19:08Z

NotATrainer: Corrected Shiny Toxtricity date to match formatting of other events

This is a reverse-chronological '''list of event Pokémon distributions''' that were given away via [[serial code]]s 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 Gift]]s on Nintendo Switch games.

==List of event Pokémon==
===25th Anniversary Singing Pikachu===


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|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Pikachu
|level=25
|ndex=025
|image=025Pikachu
|type=Electric
|ot=GF
|id=???
|ability=Lightning Rod
|nature=Any
|fateful=yes
|ribbon=Souvenir
|item=Light Ball
|met=???
|move1=Sing|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status|move1rel=yes
|move2=Encore|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status|move2rel=yes
|move3=Celebrate|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status|move3rel=yes
|move4=Electro Ball|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|February 25, 2021 }}
{{G8event/footer}}
===Shining Fates Shiny Toxtricity===
This Pokémon is distributed to promote the new Shining Fates set of the Pokémon TCG.

{{G8event/head
|ball=Cherish
|shiny=yes
|pokemon=Toxtricity
|image=HOME849 s
|level=50
|ndex=849
|type=Electric
|type2=Poison
|ot=Rock Star
|id=210219
|ability=Punk Rock
|nature=Random
|fateful=yes
|ribbon=Classic
|item=Throat Spray
|met=a lovely place
|move1=Overdrive|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special|move1rel=yes
|move2=Sludge Wave|move2type=Poison|move2cat=Special|move2rel=yes
|move3=Boomburst|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Special|move3rel=yes
|move4=Rising Voltage|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Status|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|February 19 to March 18, 2021}}
{{G8event/footer}}

====Distribution====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Toxtricity!
|title=Shiny Toxtricity Gift
}}

===Forest of Okoya Dada Zarude===

This Pokémon is set to be [https://www.pokemon-movie.jp/present/index.php distributed] to players who preordered tickets to the upcoming twenty-third movie, ''[[M23|Secrets of the Jungle]]''.

{{G8event/head
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Zarude
|form=Dada
|level=70
|ndex=893
|image=893Zarude-Dada
|type=Dark
|type2=Grass
|ot={{tt|オコヤのもり|Japanese}} {{tt|Jungle|English, French}} {{tt|Giungla|Italian}} {{tt|Dschungel|German}} {{tt|Selva|Spanish}} {{tt|정글|Korean}} {{tt|丛林|Simplifed Chinese}} {{tt|叢林|Traditional Chinese}}
|id=201225
|ability=Leaf Guard
|nature=Adamant
|fateful=yes
|ribbon=Wishing
|item=Choice Scarf
|met=a 2020 Pokémon Movie
|move1=Jungle Healing|move1type=Grass|move1cat=Status|move1rel=yes
|move2=Hammer Arm|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Power Whip|move3type=Grass|move3cat=Physical|move3rel=yes
|move4=Energy Ball|move4type=Grass|move4cat=Special|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|December 25, 2020 to March 31, 2021}}
{{G8event/footer}}

====Distribution====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Zarude!
|title=Zarude (Dada) Gift
}}

===Mister Donut's Chansey===
[https://www.misterdonut.jp/goods/lucky_scratch_card/ This] {{p|Chansey}} was distributed to players who spend 1000 Yen at Mister Donut in Japan from December 4, 2020.
{{G8event/head
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Chansey
|level=7
|ndex=113
|type=Normal
|ot=ミスド
|id=201204
|ability=Nature Cure
|ability2=Serene Grace
|nature=Random
|fateful=yes
|met=a lovely place
|ribbon=Classic
|item=Lucky Egg
|move1=Present|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical|move1rel=yes
|move2=Sweet Kiss|move2type=Fairy|move2cat=Status|move2rel=yes
|move3=Charm|move3type=Fairy|move3cat=Status|move3rel=yes
|move4=Soft-Boiled|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|December 4, 2020 to February 5, 2021}}
{{G8event/footer|originlang=Japanese}}

====Distribution====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Chansey!
|title=ミスド's Chansey Gift
}}

===Pokémon Scrap 2020 Pokémon===
[[File:Pokémon Scrap 2020 logo.png|thumb|Pokémon Scrap 2020 logo]]
[[File:Pokémon Scrap 2020 artwork.png|thumb|Pokémon Scrap 2020 artwork]]
These Pokémon were [https://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/getchallenge_2020/ 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 [https://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/getchallenge_2020/products/ 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 {{p|Genesect}} code, five resulted in ten [[Dynite Ore]]s code, ten resulted in a [[Poké Ball]] Set 1 ([[Fast Ball]], [[Level Ball]], and [[Love Ball]]) code , 13 resulted in a {{p|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 {{p|Marshadow}} code, 27 resulted in a Poké Ball Set 3 ([[Safari Ball]] and [[Sport Ball]]) code, and 30 Pokémon Scraps resulted in a [[Master Ball]] code. The serial codes could be used to obtain the Pokémon from November 20, 2020 to April 30, 2021.

====Genesect====
{{G8event/head
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Genesect
|level=60
|ndex=649
|type=Bug
|type2=Steel
|ot=ゲッチャレ
|id=201120
|ability=Download
|nature=Random
|fateful=yes
|met=a lovely place
|ribbon=Classic
|move1=Techno Blast|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Special|move1rel=yes
|move2=X-Scissor|move2type=Bug|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Metal Claw|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical|move3rel=yes
|move4=Fell Stinger|move4type=Bug|move4cat=Physical|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|November 20, 2020 to April 30, 2021}}
{{G8event/footer|originlang=Japanese}}

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Genesect!
|title=Mythical Pokémon Genesect Gift
}}

====Volcanion====
{{G8event/head
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Volcanion
|level=60
|ndex=721
|type=Fire
|type2=Water
|ot=ゲッチャレ
|id=201120
|ability=Water Absorb
|nature=Random
|fateful=yes
|met=a lovely place
|ribbon=Classic
|move1=Steam Eruption|move1type=Water|move1cat=Special|move1rel=yes
|move2=Flare Blitz|move2type=Fire|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Incinerate|move3type=Fire|move3cat=Special|move3rel=yes
|move4=Haze|move4type=Ice|move4cat=Status|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|November 20, 2020 to April 30, 2021}}
{{G8event/footer|originlang=Japanese}}

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Volcanion!
|title=Mythical Pokémon Volcanion Gift
}}

====Marshadow====
{{G8event/head
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Marshadow
|level=60
|ndex=802
|type=Ghost
|type2=Fighting
|ot=ゲッチャレ
|id=201120
|ability=Technician
|nature=Random
|fateful=yes
|met=a lovely place
|ribbon=Classic
|move1=Spectral Thief|move1type=Ghost|move1cat=Physical|move1rel=yes
|move2=Drain Punch|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Force Palm|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Physical|move3rel=yes
|move4=Shadow Sneak|move4type=Ghost|move4cat=Physical|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|November 20, 2020 to April 30, 2021}}
{{G8event/footer|originlang=Japanese}}

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Marshadow!
|title=Mythical Pokémon Marshadow Gift
}}

===Worldwide Jungle Zarude===
[[File:North America Jungle Zarude.png|250px|thumb|North America Serial code image from newsletter]]
This Pokémon is being [https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/the-mythical-pokemon-zarude-the-rogue-monkey-pokemon-has-been-discovered/ 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.

{{G8event/head
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Zarude
|level=60
|ndex=893
|image=893Zarude
|type=Dark
|type2=Grass
|ot={{tt|オコヤのもり|Japanese}} {{tt|Jungle|English, French}} {{tt|Giungla|Italian}} {{tt|Dschungel|German}} {{tt|Selva|Spanish}} {{tt|정글|Korean}} {{tt|丛林|Simplifed Chinese}} {{tt|叢林|Traditional Chinese}}
|id=201113
|ability=Leaf Guard
|nature=Sassy
|fateful=yes
|ribbon=Wishing
|item=Leftovers
|met=a lovely place
|move1=Close Combat|move1type=Fighting|move1cat=Physical|move1rel=yes
|move2=Power Whip|move2type=Grass|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Swagger|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status|move3rel=yes
|move4=Snarl|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Special|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|November 13, 2020 to March 31, 2021}}
{{G8event/footer}}

====Distribution====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Zarude!
|title=Mythical Pokémon Zarude Gift
}}

====Locations====
{| style="background: #285078; {{roundy|0.5em}}; border: 3.5px solid #901820" class=sortable
|- style="color:#fff"
! Country
! Location
! Dates
! Redeem By
|- style="background: #fff"
| Australia
| Pokémon Trainer Club newsletter
| December 12, 2020
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| Austria
| [https://www.gamestop.at/pokemon GameStop] online
| November 13 to December 13, 2020
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| Belgium
| [https://www.gamemania.be/Articles/ontvang-zarude-in-pokemon-sword-shield GameMania] online
| November 13 to December 13, 2020
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| Canada
| Pokémon Trainer Club newsletter
| ?
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| Denmark
| [https://www.spelochsant.se/lists/id/pokemon-zarude Spel & Sånt] and [https://www.webhallen.com/se/campaign/8682-Pokemon-Zarude Webhallen] online
| November 13 to December 13, 2020
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| Europe{{tt|*|Including the other European countries on this list}}
| Pokémon Trainer Club newsletter
| January 2021
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| Finland
| [https://www.spelochsant.se/lists/id/pokemon-zarude Spel & Sånt] and [https://www.webhallen.com/se/campaign/8682-Pokemon-Zarude Webhallen] online
| November 13 to December 13, 2020
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| France
| [https://www.micromania.fr/LicenseCampaign?id=Pokemon Micromania] online
| November 13 to December 13, 2020
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| Germany
| [https://www.gamestop.de/pokemon GameStop] online
| November 13 to December 13, 2020
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| Greece
| Send a private message to Nintendo CD Media's Facebook page
| November 30 to December 14, 2020
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| Hungary
| {{wp|PlayIT Store (retailer)|PlayIT Store}}, {{wp|PlatinumShop (retailer)|PlatinumShop}}, {{wp|Konzol Stúdió (retailer)|Konzol Stúdió}}, {{wp|Game Park (retailer)|Game Park}} and {{wp|Konzolkirály (retailer)|Konzolkirály}} stores
| November 13 to December 13, 2020
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| Ireland
| [https://www.gamestop.ie/pokemon GameStop] online
| November 13 to December 13, 2020
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| Italy
| [https://www.gamestop.it/pokemongcc GameStop] online
| November 13 to December 13, 2020
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| Latin America
| Pokémon Trainer Club newsletter
| December 11, 2020
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| Netherlands
| [https://www.gamemania.nl/Articles/ontvang-zarude-in-pokemon-sword-shield GameMania] online
| November 13 to December 13, 2020
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| Norway
| [https://www.spelochsant.se/lists/id/pokemon-zarude Spel & Sånt] and [https://www.webhallen.com/se/campaign/8682-Pokemon-Zarude Webhallen] online
| November 13 to December 13, 2020
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| Poland
| [https://konsoleigry.pl/nintendo-switch/15618-kod-na-pokemon-zarude.html Konsoleigry.pl], {{wp|HDmarket.pl}} and {{wp|Master Game}} online
| November 13 until supplies ran out
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| Portugal
| {{wp|FNAC}} stores
| November 13 to December 13, 2020
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| Russia
| Send an email to contest@nintendo.ru
| November 13 to December 13, 2020
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| Spain
| [https://www.game.es/pokemon-zarude# GAME] online
| November 13 to December 13, 2020
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| Sweden
| [https://www.spelochsant.se/lists/id/pokemon-zarude Spel & Sånt] and [https://www.webhallen.com/se/campaign/8682-Pokemon-Zarude Webhallen] online
| November 13 to December 13, 2020
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| Switzerland
| [https://www.gamestop.ch/pokemon GameStop] online
| November 13 to December 13, 2020
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| United States
| Pokémon Trainer Club newsletter
| December 11, 2020
| March 31, 2021
|}

===Pokémon Center Birthday Milcery===
[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2020/10/201016_p01.html These] Milcery were distributed via [[serial code]] to players of [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]] at {{OBP|Pokémon Center|store}} stores and [[Pokémon Store]]s in Japan from November 1, 2020, and in Singapore from [https://www.facebook.com/Pokemon.official.Singapore/posts/2749338525393059 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====
<div><ul style="margin-left:0px;">
<li style="display: inline-table;">
{{G8event/head
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Milcery
|gender=f
|level=5
|ndex=868
|type=Fairy
|ot={{tt|ポケセン|Japan}}
|id=201101
|ability=Sweet Veil
|nature=Hardy
|item=Ribbon Sweet
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon Center
|ribbon=Birthday
|move1=Celebrate|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status|move1rel=yes
|move2=Last Resort|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Entrainment|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status|move3rel=yes
|move4=Attract|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|November 1, 2020 to January 31, 2022}}
{{G8event/footer|originlang=Japanese}}
</li>
<li style="display: inline-table;">
{{G8event/head
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Milcery
|gender=f
|level=5
|ndex=868
|type=Fairy
|ot={{tt|PCSG|Singapore}}
|id=201101
|ability=Sweet Veil
|nature=Hardy
|item=Ribbon Sweet
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon Center
|ribbon=Birthday
|move1=Celebrate|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status|move1rel=yes
|move2=Last Resort|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Entrainment|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status|move3rel=yes
|move4=Attract|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|November 1, 2020 to January 31, 2022}}
{{G8event/footer|originlang=English}}
</li>
</ul></div>

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Milcery!
|title=Happy Birthday!
}}

====Star Sweet Milcery====
<div><ul style="margin-left:0px;">
<li style="display: inline-table;">
{{G8event/head
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Milcery
|gender=f
|level=5
|ndex=868
|type=Fairy
|ot={{tt|ポケセン|Japan}}
|id=201101
|ability=Sweet Veil
|nature=Hardy
|item=Star Sweet
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon Center
|ribbon=Birthday
|move1=Celebrate|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status|move1rel=yes
|move2=Last Resort|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Entrainment|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status|move3rel=yes
|move4=Attract|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|November 1, 2020 to January 31, 2022}}
{{G8event/footer|originlang=Japanese}}
</li>
<li style="display: inline-table;">
{{G8event/head
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Milcery
|gender=f
|level=5
|ndex=868
|type=Fairy
|ot={{tt|PCSG|Singapore}}
|id=201101
|ability=Sweet Veil
|nature=Hardy
|item=Star Sweet
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon Center
|ribbon=Birthday
|move1=Celebrate|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status|move1rel=yes
|move2=Last Resort|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Entrainment|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status|move3rel=yes
|move4=Attract|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|November 1, 2020 to January 31, 2022}}
{{G8event/footer|originlang=English}}
</li>
</ul></div>

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Milcery!
|title=Happy Birthday!
}}

===Pikachu in a cap===
All [[Pikachu in a cap]] were [https://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/sword_shield_expansion/news/200929_01/ distributed] via universal serial codes through the [https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/get-ashs-pikachu-wearing-ashs-caps-in-pokemon-sword-or-pokemon-shield/ official Pokémon website]. All codes expired 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 {{m|Volt Tackle}} from the [[Move Reminder]].

====World Cap====
Players could claim World Cap Pikachu with the serial code '''K1NP1KA1855'''.

{{G8event/head
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Pikachu
|form=World Cap
|image=025Pikachu-World
|gender=m
|level=25
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot={{tt|サトシ|Japanese}} {{tt|Ash|English, German, Italian, Spanish}} {{tt|Sacha|French}} {{tt|지우|Korean}} {{tt|小智|Chinese}}
|id=201023
|ability=Static
|nature=Hardy
|item=Light Ball
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon TV program
|ribbon=Classic
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special|move1rel=yes
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical|move3rel=yes
|move4=Electroweb|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entry|swsh|serial code|online|October 30 to November 30, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer}}

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Pikachu!
|title=Pikachu (World Cap) Gift
}}

====Alola Cap====
Players could claim Alola Cap Pikachu with the serial code '''ULTRAP1KA'''.

{{G8event/head
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Pikachu
|form=Alola Cap
|image=025Pikachu-Alola
|gender=m
|level=25
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot={{tt|サトシ|Japanese}} {{tt|Ash|English, German, Italian, Spanish}} {{tt|Sacha|French}} {{tt|지우|Korean}} {{tt|小智|Chinese}}
|id=201023
|ability=Static
|nature=Hardy
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon TV program
|ribbon=Classic
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special|move1rel=yes
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical|move3rel=yes
|move4=Electroweb|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entry|swsh|serial code|online|October 23 to November 30, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer}}

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Pikachu!
|title=Pikachu (Alola Cap) Gift
}}

====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.

{{G8event/head
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Pikachu
|form=Kalos Cap
|image=025Pikachu-Kalos
|gender=m
|level=25
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot={{tt|サトシ|Japanese}} {{tt|Ash|English, German, Italian, Spanish}} {{tt|Sacha|French}} {{tt|지우|Korean}} {{tt|小智|Chinese}}
|id=201023
|ability=Static
|nature=Hardy
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon TV program
|ribbon=Classic
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special|move1rel=yes
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical|move3rel=yes
|move4=Electroweb|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entry|swsh|serial code|online|October 18 to November 30, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer}}

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Pikachu!
|title=Pikachu (Kalos Cap) Gift
}}

====Unova Cap====
Players could claim Unova Cap Pikachu with the serial code '''P1KABESTW1SH'''.

{{G8event/head
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Pikachu
|form=Unova Cap
|image=025Pikachu-Unova
|gender=m
|level=25
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot={{tt|サトシ|Japanese}} {{tt|Ash|English, German, Italian, Spanish}} {{tt|Sacha|French}} {{tt|지우|Korean}} {{tt|小智|Chinese}}
|id=201023
|ability=Static
|nature=Hardy
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon TV program
|ribbon=Classic
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special|move1rel=yes
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical|move3rel=yes
|move4=Electroweb|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entry|swsh|serial code|online|October 16 to November 30, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer}}

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Pikachu!
|title=Pikachu (Unova Cap) Gift
}}

====Sinnoh Cap====
Players could claim Sinnoh Cap Pikachu with the serial code '''V0LTTACKLEP1KA'''.

{{G8event/head
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Pikachu
|form=Sinnoh Cap
|image=025Pikachu-Sinnoh
|gender=m
|level=25
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot={{tt|サトシ|Japanese}} {{tt|Ash|English, German, Italian, Spanish}} {{tt|Sacha|French}} {{tt|지우|Korean}} {{tt|小智|Chinese}}
|id=201023
|ability=Static
|nature=Hardy
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon TV program
|ribbon=Classic
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special|move1rel=yes
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical|move3rel=yes
|move4=Electroweb|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entry|swsh|serial code|online|October 9 to November 30, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer}}

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Pikachu!
|title=Pikachu (Sinnoh Cap) Gift
}}

====Hoenn Cap====
Players could claim Hoenn Cap Pikachu with the serial code '''P1KAADVANCE'''.

{{G8event/head
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Pikachu
|form=Hoenn Cap
|image=025Pikachu-Hoenn
|gender=m
|level=25
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot={{tt|サトシ|Japanese}} {{tt|Ash|English, German, Italian, Spanish}} {{tt|Sacha|French}} {{tt|지우|Korean}} {{tt|小智|Chinese}}
|id=201023
|ability=Static
|nature=Hardy
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon TV program
|ribbon=Classic
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special|move1rel=yes
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical|move3rel=yes
|move4=Electroweb|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entry|swsh|serial code|online|October 2, 2020 to November 30, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer}}

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Pikachu!
|title=Pikachu (Hoenn Cap) Gift
}}

====Partner Cap====
Players could claim Partner Cap Pikachu with the serial code '''1CH00SEY0U'''.

{{G8event/head
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Pikachu
|form=Partner Cap
|image=025Pikachu-Partner
|gender=m
|level=25
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot={{tt|サトシ|Japanese}} {{tt|Ash|English, German, Italian, Spanish}} {{tt|Sacha|French}} {{tt|지우|Korean}} {{tt|小智|Chinese}}
|id=201023
|ability=Static
|nature=Hardy
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon TV program
|ribbon=Classic
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special|move1rel=yes
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical|move3rel=yes
|move4=Electroweb|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entry|swsh|serial code|online|September 29 to November 30, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer}}

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Pikachu!
|title=Pikachu (Partner Cap) Gift
}}

====Original Cap====
Players could claim Original Cap Pikachu with the serial code '''P1KACHUGET'''.

{{G8event/head
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Pikachu
|form=Original Cap
|image=025Pikachu-Original
|gender=m
|level=25
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot={{tt|サトシ|Japanese}} {{tt|Ash|English, German, Italian, Spanish}} {{tt|Sacha|French}} {{tt|지우|Korean}} {{tt|小智|Chinese}}
|id=201023
|ability=Static
|nature=Hardy
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon TV program
|ribbon=Classic
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special|move1rel=yes
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical|move3rel=yes
|move4=Electroweb|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entry|swsh|serial code|online|September 29 to November 30, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer}}

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Pikachu!
|title=Pikachu (Original Cap) Gift
}}

===Ash's Charizard===
[http://web.archive.org/web/20200930121333/https://pokemonkorea.co.kr/m22gift This] {{p|Charizard}} was distributed in South Korea as a bonus for attendees of the Korean dub screening of ''[[M22|Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution]]'' on September 30, 2020. The serial code will be redeemable until November 30, 2020.

This Pokémon is based on [[Ash's Charizard]], which bears many similarities to the {{DL|List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII|Korean Ash's Charizard}} from [[Generation VII]], with the unusable {{m|Dragon Rage}} being replaced by {{m|Dragon Tail}}.

{{G8event/head
|ball=Poké
|balllink=Poké Ball (item)
|pokemon=Charizard
|nick=리자몽
|gender=m
|level=50
|ndex=006
|type=Fire
|type2=Flying
|ot=지우
|id=200930
|ability=Blaze
|nature=Adamant
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon movie
|ribbon=Wishing
|move1=Flamethrower|move1type=Fire|move1cat=Special|move1rel=yes
|move2=Dragon Tail|move2type=Dragon|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Slash|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical|move3rel=yes
|move4=Seismic Toss|move4type=Fighting|move4cat=Physical|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|September 30 to November 30, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer|originlang=Korean}}

====Distribution====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Charizard!
|title=지우's Charizard Gift
}}

===Pokémon Player's Cup Porygon2===
[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/receive-a-battle-ready-porygon2-celebrating-the-pokemon-players-cup/ This] {{p|Porygon2}} was distributed via serial code during the live stream of the English-language [https://www.pokemon.com/us/play-pokemon/pokemon-players-cup/about/ 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 {{m|Trick Room}}. The code expired August 31, 2020. It has a fixed 31 {{IV}}s in {{Stat|HP}} and 0 IVs in {{Stat|Attack}} and {{Stat|Speed}}. It also has 252 {{EV}}s in {{Stat|HP}} and {{Stat|Defense}}, 4 in {{Stat|Special Defense}}, and 0 in every other stat.

{{G8event/head
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Porygon2
|level=50
|ndex=233
|type=Normal
|ot=VGC20
|id=200822
|ability=Download
|nature=Sassy
|fateful=yes
|ribbon=Event
|item=Eviolite
|met=a Pokémon event
|move1=Recover|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status|move1rel=yes
|move2=Trick Room|move2type=Psychic|move2cat=Status|move2rel=yes
|move3=Ice Beam|move3type=Ice|move3cat=Special|move3rel=yes
|move4=Thunderbolt|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|August 22 to 31, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer}}

====Distribution====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Porygon2!
|title=Porygon2 Gift
}}

===Pokémon Japan Championships 2019 Gastrodon===
[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/sp/tournament_2020/?a004=news This] [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Gastrodon|East Sea]] {{p|Gastrodon}} was distributed via serial code during the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEvzJq9ncwc&t=8550 live stream] of the Japanese 2020 Championship on [https://www.pokemon.co.jp/redirect/index.php/20428/ Niconico] and [https://www.pokemon.co.jp/redirect/index.php/20429/ 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 {{IV}}s in {{Stat|HP}}, {{Stat|Defense}}, {{Stat|Special Attack}}, and {{Stat|Special Defense}}, 2 IVs in {{Stat|Attack}}, and 0 IVs in {{Stat|Speed}}. It also has 152 {{EV}}s in HP, 94 in Defense, 252 in Special Attack, 12 in Special Defense, and 0 in every other stat.

{{G8event/head
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Gastrodon
|form=East Sea
|image=423Gastrodon-East
|nick=トリトドン
|gender=f
|level=50
|ndex=423
|type=Water
|type2=Ground
|ot=カ・エール
|id=200822
|ability=Storm Drain
|nature=Quiet
|fateful=yes
|ribbon=Battle Champion
|item=Expert Belt
|met=a Battle Competition
|move1=Protect|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status|move1rel=yes
|move2=Surf|move2type=Water|move2cat=Special|move2rel=yes
|move3=Ice Beam|move3type=Ice|move3cat=Special|move3rel=yes
|move4=Earth Power|move4type=Ground|move4cat=Special|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|August 22 to 23, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer|originlang=Japanese}}

====Distribution====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Gastrodon!
|title=カ・エール's Gastrodon Gift
}}

===Baik Jongyoon's Amoonguss===
[https://pokemonkorea.co.kr/ptc2020 This] {{shiny}} {{p|Amoonguss}} was distributed via serial code on [https://pokemonkorea.co.kr 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 {{IV}}s in {{Stat|HP}}, {{Stat|Defense}}, {{Stat|Special Attack}}, and {{Stat|Special Defense}} and 0 IVs in {{Stat|Attack}} and {{Stat|Speed}}. It also has 236 {{EV}}s in {{Stat|HP}}, 116 in {{Stat|Defense}}, 156 in {{Stat|Special Defense}}, and 0 in every other stat.

{{G8event/head
|ball=Cherish
|shiny=yes
|pokemon=Amoonguss
|nick=뽀록나
|gender=f
|image=HOME591 s
|level=50
|ndex=591
|type=Grass
|type2=Poison
|ot=백종윤
|id=200809
|ability=Regenerator
|nature=Sassy
|fateful=yes
|ribbon=Event
|item=Focus Sash
|met=a Battle Competition
|move1=Clear Smog|move1type=Poison|move1cat=Special|move1rel=yes
|move2=Spore|move2type=Grass|move2cat=Status|move2rel=yes
|move3=Protect|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status|move3rel=yes
|move4=Rage Powder|move4type=Grass|move4cat=Status|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|August 9 to 10, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer|originlang=Korean}}

====Distribution====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Amoonguss!
|title=백종윤's Amoonguss Gift
}}

===Jungle Pokémon===
[[File:Forest of Okoya Zarude.png|thumb|250px|Promotional artwork of {{p|Zarude}} associated with the event]]
[https://www.pokemon-movie.jp/tickets/point1.php These] [https://www.pokemon-movie.jp/tickets/point2.php Pokémon] are being distributed to players who preordered tickets to the upcoming twenty-third movie, ''[[M23|Secrets of the Jungle]]''. They include a {{shiny}} {{p|Celebi}} and {{p|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 August 7 and will be 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====
{{G8event/head
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Zarude
|level=60
|ndex=893
|image=893Zarude
|type=Dark
|type2=Grass
|ot={{tt|オコヤのもり|Japanese}} {{tt|Jungle|English, French}} {{tt|Giungla|Italian}} {{tt|Dschungel|German}} {{tt|Selva|Spanish}} {{tt|정글|Korean}} {{tt|丛林|Simplifed Chinese}} {{tt|叢林|Traditional Chinese}}
|id=200807
|ability=Leaf Guard
|nature=Sassy
|fateful=yes
|ribbon=Wishing
|item=Leftovers
|met=a 2020 Pokémon Movie
|move1=Close Combat|move1type=Fighting|move1cat=Physical|move1rel=yes
|move2=Power Whip|move2type=Grass|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Swagger|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status|move3rel=yes
|move4=Snarl|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Special|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|August 7, 2020 to March 31, 2021}}
{{G8event/footer}}

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Zarude!
|title=Jungle's Zarude Gift
}}

====Celebi====
{{G8event/head
|ball=Cherish
|shiny=yes
|pokemon=Celebi
|image=HOME251 s
|level=60
|ndex=251
|type=Psychic
|type2=Grass
|ot={{tt|オコヤのもり|Japanese}} {{tt|Jungle|English, French}} {{tt|Giungla|Italian}} {{tt|Dschungel|German}} {{tt|Selva|Spanish}} {{tt|정글|Korean}} {{tt|丛林|Simplifed Chinese}} {{tt|叢林|Traditional Chinese}}
|id={{tt|200807|200417 prior to delay}}
|ability=Natural Cure
|nature=Quirky
|fateful=yes
|ribbon=Wishing
|item=Lucky Egg
|met=a 2020 Pokémon Movie
|move1=Magical Leaf|move1type=Grass|move1cat=Special|move1rel=yes
|move2=Future Sight|move2type=Psychic|move2cat=Special|move2rel=yes
|move3=Life Dew|move3type=Water|move3cat=Status|move3rel=yes
|move4=Heal Bell|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|August 7, 2020 to March 31, 2021}}
{{G8event/footer}}

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Celebi!
|title=Jungle's Celebi Gift
}}

===Singapore's Pokémon Center Birthday Pokémon===
[https://www.facebook.com/Pokemon.official.Singapore/posts/birthday-service-campaign-announcementattention-everyonewe-have-a-special-surpri/2542090626117851/ These] Pikachu and Eevee were distributed via [[serial code]] to players of [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]] at {{OBP|Pokémon Center|store}} 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====
{{G8event/head
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Pikachu
|gender=m
|level=5
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot=PCSG
|id=200301
|ability=Static
|nature=Serious
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon Center
|ribbon=Birthday
|move1=Celebrate|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status|move1rel=yes
|move2=Play Nice|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status|move2rel=yes
|move3=Thunder Shock|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Special|move3rel=yes
|move4=Quick Attack|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|March 2020 to March 31, 2021}}
{{G8event/footer|originlang=English}}

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Pikachu!
|title=Happy Birthday!
}}

====Eevee====
{{G8event/head
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Eevee
|gender=m
|level=5
|ndex=133
|type=Normal
|ot=PCSG
|id=200301
|ability=Run Away
|nature=Docile
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon Center
|ribbon=Birthday
|move1=Celebrate|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status|move1rel=yes
|move2=Covet|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Helping Hand|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status|move3rel=yes
|move4=Tackle|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|March 2020 to March 31, 2021}}
{{G8event/footer|originlang=English}}

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Eevee!
|title=Happy Birthday!
}}

===Winter 2020 World Hobby Fair Gigantamax Pokémon===
[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2019/11/191129_e01.html These] [[Gigantamax|Gigantamax Factor]] {{p|Lapras}} and {{p|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:

{| style="background: #285078; {{roundy|0.5em}}; border: 3.5px solid #901820;"
|- style="text-align:center; background: #285078; border: 3.5px solid #901820; color:#fff"
|- style="color:#fff"
! Location
! Date
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Nagoya Dome}}, {{wp|Nagoya}}
| January 19, 2020
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Makuhari Messe International Exhibition Hall}}, {{wp|Tokyo}}
| January 25 and 26, 2020
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Fukuoka Yahuoku! Dome}}, {{wp|Fukuoka}}
| February 2, 2020
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Kyocera Dome}}, {{wp|Osaka}}
| February 9, 2020
|}{{-}}

====Lapras====
{{G8event/head
|ball=Poké
|balllink=Poké Ball (item)
|pokemon=Lapras
|gender=2
|gigantamax=yes
|level=50
|ndex=131
|type=Water
|type2=Ice
|ot=(Player's)
|id=(Player's)
|ability=Water Absorb
|ability2=Shell Armor
|ability3=Hydration
|nature=Random
|fateful=yes
|ribbon=Classic
|met=a Pokémon event
|move1=Surf|move1type=Water|move1cat=Special|move1rel=yes
|move2=Ice Beam|move2type=Ice|move2cat=Special|move2rel=yes
|move3=Ancient Power|move3type=Rock|move3cat=Special|move3rel=yes
|move4=Bulldoze|move4type=Ground|move4cat=Physical|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|January 19, 2020 to February 29, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer}}

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Lapras!
|title=Gigantamax Lapras Gift
}}

====Coalossal====
{{G8event/head
|ball=Poké
|balllink=Poké Ball (item)
|pokemon=Coalossal
|gender=2
|gigantamax=yes
|level=50
|ndex=839
|type=Rock
|type2=Fire
|ot=(Player's)
|id=(Player's)
|ability=Steam Engine
|ability2=Flame Body
|ability3=Flash Fire
|nature=Random
|fateful=yes
|ribbon=Classic
|met=a Pokémon event
|move1=Ancient Power|move1type=Rock|move1cat=Special|move1rel=yes
|move2=Flamethrower|move2type=Fire|move2cat=Special|move2rel=yes
|move3=Rock Slide|move3type=Rock|move3cat=Physical|move3rel=yes
|move4=Will-O-Wisp|move4type=Fire|move4cat=Status|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|January 19, 2020 to February 29, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer}}

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Coalossal!
|title=Gigantamax Coalossal Gift
}}

===Jump Festa '20 Gigantamax Snorlax===
This [[Gigantamax|Gigantamax Factor]] {{p|Snorlax}} was given to players who attended {{wp|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.

{{G8event/head
|ball=Poké
|balllink=Poké Ball (item)
|pokemon=Snorlax
|gender=2
|gigantamax=yes
|level=50
|ndex=143
|type=Normal
|ot=(Player's)
|id=(Player's)
|ability=Immunity
|ability2=Thick Fat
|ability3=Gluttony
|nature=Sassy
|fateful=yes
|ribbon=Classic
|met=a Pokémon event
|move1=Body Slam|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical|move1rel=yes
|move2=High Horsepower|move2type=Ground|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Brick Break|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Physical|move3rel=yes
|move4=Bulldoze|move4type=Ground|move4cat=Physical|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|December 21, 2019 to January 31, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer}}

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Snorlax!
|title=Gigantamax Snorlax Gift
}}

===Pokémon Center Birthday Pokémon===
[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2019/10/191025_p01.html These] Pikachu and Eevee were distributed via [[serial code]] to players of [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]] at {{OBP|Pokémon Center|store}} stores and [[Pokémon Store]]s in Japan from November 15, 2019 , if they visited during the month of their birthday, but only if they provided proof of their date of birth and Nintendo Switch.

====Pikachu====
{{G8event/head
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Pikachu
|gender=m
|level=5
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot=ポケセン
|id=191115
|ability=Static
|nature=Serious
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon Center
|ribbon=Birthday
|move1=Celebrate|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status|move1rel=yes
|move2=Play Nice|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status|move2rel=yes
|move3=Thunder Shock|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Special|move3rel=yes
|move4=Quick Attack|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|November 15, 2019 to March 31, 2021}}
{{G8event/footer|originlang=Japanese}}

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Pikachu!
|title=Happy Birthday!
}}

====Eevee====
{{G8event/head
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Eevee
|gender=m
|level=5
|ndex=133
|type=Normal
|ot=ポケセン
|id=191115
|ability=Run Away
|nature=Docile
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon Center
|ribbon=Birthday
|move1=Celebrate|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status|move1rel=yes
|move2=Covet|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Helping Hand|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status|move3rel=yes
|move4=Tackle|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|November 15, 2019 to March 31, 2021}}
{{G8event/footer|originlang=Japanese}}

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Eevee!
|title=Happy Birthday!
}}

===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 {{p|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.

{{G8event/head
|ball=Poké
|balllink=Poké Ball (item)
|pokemon=Mew
|level=1
|ndex=151
|type=Psychic
|ot=(Player's)
|id=(Player's)
|ability=Synchronize
|nature=Random
|fateful=yes
|met=the Poké Ball Plus
|move1=Pound|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical|move1rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|November 16, 2018 onwards}}
{{G8event/footer}}

====Distribution====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Mew!
|title=Mythical Pokémon Mew Gift
}}

==See also==
{{Event Pokémon}}

[[Category:Lists]]
[[Category:Event Pokémon]]
[[Category:Japanese region event distributions]]
[[Category:Generation VIII event distributions]]

List of serial code event Pokémon distributions (Generation VIII)

2021-02-19T23:16:40Z

NotATrainer: Corrected Shiny Toxtricity NatDex number

This is a reverse-chronological '''list of event Pokémon distributions''' that were given away via [[serial code]]s 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 Gift]]s on Nintendo Switch games.

==List of event Pokémon==
===25th Anniversary Singing Pikachu===


{{G8event/head
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Pikachu
|level=25
|ndex=025
|image=025Pikachu
|type=Electric
|ot=GF
|id=???
|ability=Lightning Rod
|nature=Any
|fateful=yes
|ribbon=Souvenir
|item=Light Ball
|met=???
|move1=Sing|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status|move1rel=yes
|move2=Encore|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status|move2rel=yes
|move3=Celebrate|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status|move3rel=yes
|move4=Electro Ball|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|February 25, 2021 }}
{{G8event/footer}}
===Shining Fates Shiny Toxtricity===
This Pokémon is distributed to promote the new Shining Fates set of the Pokémon TCG.

{{G8event/head
|ball=Cherish
|shiny=yes
|pokemon=Toxtricity
|image=HOME849 s
|level=50
|ndex=849
|type=Electric
|type2=Poison
|ot=Rock Star
|id=210219
|ability=Punk Rock
|nature=Random
|fateful=yes
|ribbon=Classic
|item=Throat Spray
|met=a lovely place
|move1=Overdrive|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special|move1rel=yes
|move2=Sludge Wave|move2type=Poison|move2cat=Special|move2rel=yes
|move3=Boomburst|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Special|move3rel=yes
|move4=Rising Voltage|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Status|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|February 19, 2021 to March 18, 2021}}
{{G8event/footer}}

====Distribution====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Toxtricity!
|title=Shiny Toxtricity Gift
}}

===Forest of Okoya Dada Zarude===

This Pokémon is set to be [https://www.pokemon-movie.jp/present/index.php distributed] to players who preordered tickets to the upcoming twenty-third movie, ''[[M23|Secrets of the Jungle]]''.

{{G8event/head
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Zarude
|form=Dada
|level=70
|ndex=893
|image=893Zarude-Dada
|type=Dark
|type2=Grass
|ot={{tt|オコヤのもり|Japanese}} {{tt|Jungle|English, French}} {{tt|Giungla|Italian}} {{tt|Dschungel|German}} {{tt|Selva|Spanish}} {{tt|정글|Korean}} {{tt|丛林|Simplifed Chinese}} {{tt|叢林|Traditional Chinese}}
|id=201225
|ability=Leaf Guard
|nature=Adamant
|fateful=yes
|ribbon=Wishing
|item=Choice Scarf
|met=a 2020 Pokémon Movie
|move1=Jungle Healing|move1type=Grass|move1cat=Status|move1rel=yes
|move2=Hammer Arm|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Power Whip|move3type=Grass|move3cat=Physical|move3rel=yes
|move4=Energy Ball|move4type=Grass|move4cat=Special|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|December 25, 2020 to March 31, 2021}}
{{G8event/footer}}

====Distribution====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Zarude!
|title=Zarude (Dada) Gift
}}

===Mister Donut's Chansey===
[https://www.misterdonut.jp/goods/lucky_scratch_card/ This] {{p|Chansey}} was distributed to players who spend 1000 Yen at Mister Donut in Japan from December 4, 2020.
{{G8event/head
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Chansey
|level=7
|ndex=113
|type=Normal
|ot=ミスド
|id=201204
|ability=Nature Cure
|ability2=Serene Grace
|nature=Random
|fateful=yes
|met=a lovely place
|ribbon=Classic
|item=Lucky Egg
|move1=Present|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical|move1rel=yes
|move2=Sweet Kiss|move2type=Fairy|move2cat=Status|move2rel=yes
|move3=Charm|move3type=Fairy|move3cat=Status|move3rel=yes
|move4=Soft-Boiled|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|December 4, 2020 to February 5, 2021}}
{{G8event/footer|originlang=Japanese}}

====Distribution====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Chansey!
|title=ミスド's Chansey Gift
}}

===Pokémon Scrap 2020 Pokémon===
[[File:Pokémon Scrap 2020 logo.png|thumb|Pokémon Scrap 2020 logo]]
[[File:Pokémon Scrap 2020 artwork.png|thumb|Pokémon Scrap 2020 artwork]]
These Pokémon were [https://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/getchallenge_2020/ 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 [https://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/getchallenge_2020/products/ 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 {{p|Genesect}} code, five resulted in ten [[Dynite Ore]]s code, ten resulted in a [[Poké Ball]] Set 1 ([[Fast Ball]], [[Level Ball]], and [[Love Ball]]) code , 13 resulted in a {{p|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 {{p|Marshadow}} code, 27 resulted in a Poké Ball Set 3 ([[Safari Ball]] and [[Sport Ball]]) code, and 30 Pokémon Scraps resulted in a [[Master Ball]] code. The serial codes could be used to obtain the Pokémon from November 20, 2020 to April 30, 2021.

====Genesect====
{{G8event/head
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Genesect
|level=60
|ndex=649
|type=Bug
|type2=Steel
|ot=ゲッチャレ
|id=201120
|ability=Download
|nature=Random
|fateful=yes
|met=a lovely place
|ribbon=Classic
|move1=Techno Blast|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Special|move1rel=yes
|move2=X-Scissor|move2type=Bug|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Metal Claw|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical|move3rel=yes
|move4=Fell Stinger|move4type=Bug|move4cat=Physical|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|November 20, 2020 to April 30, 2021}}
{{G8event/footer|originlang=Japanese}}

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Genesect!
|title=Mythical Pokémon Genesect Gift
}}

====Volcanion====
{{G8event/head
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Volcanion
|level=60
|ndex=721
|type=Fire
|type2=Water
|ot=ゲッチャレ
|id=201120
|ability=Water Absorb
|nature=Random
|fateful=yes
|met=a lovely place
|ribbon=Classic
|move1=Steam Eruption|move1type=Water|move1cat=Special|move1rel=yes
|move2=Flare Blitz|move2type=Fire|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Incinerate|move3type=Fire|move3cat=Special|move3rel=yes
|move4=Haze|move4type=Ice|move4cat=Status|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|November 20, 2020 to April 30, 2021}}
{{G8event/footer|originlang=Japanese}}

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Volcanion!
|title=Mythical Pokémon Volcanion Gift
}}

====Marshadow====
{{G8event/head
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Marshadow
|level=60
|ndex=802
|type=Ghost
|type2=Fighting
|ot=ゲッチャレ
|id=201120
|ability=Technician
|nature=Random
|fateful=yes
|met=a lovely place
|ribbon=Classic
|move1=Spectral Thief|move1type=Ghost|move1cat=Physical|move1rel=yes
|move2=Drain Punch|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Force Palm|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Physical|move3rel=yes
|move4=Shadow Sneak|move4type=Ghost|move4cat=Physical|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|November 20, 2020 to April 30, 2021}}
{{G8event/footer|originlang=Japanese}}

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Marshadow!
|title=Mythical Pokémon Marshadow Gift
}}

===Worldwide Jungle Zarude===
[[File:North America Jungle Zarude.png|250px|thumb|North America Serial code image from newsletter]]
This Pokémon is being [https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/the-mythical-pokemon-zarude-the-rogue-monkey-pokemon-has-been-discovered/ 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.

{{G8event/head
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Zarude
|level=60
|ndex=893
|image=893Zarude
|type=Dark
|type2=Grass
|ot={{tt|オコヤのもり|Japanese}} {{tt|Jungle|English, French}} {{tt|Giungla|Italian}} {{tt|Dschungel|German}} {{tt|Selva|Spanish}} {{tt|정글|Korean}} {{tt|丛林|Simplifed Chinese}} {{tt|叢林|Traditional Chinese}}
|id=201113
|ability=Leaf Guard
|nature=Sassy
|fateful=yes
|ribbon=Wishing
|item=Leftovers
|met=a lovely place
|move1=Close Combat|move1type=Fighting|move1cat=Physical|move1rel=yes
|move2=Power Whip|move2type=Grass|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Swagger|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status|move3rel=yes
|move4=Snarl|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Special|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|November 13, 2020 to March 31, 2021}}
{{G8event/footer}}

====Distribution====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Zarude!
|title=Mythical Pokémon Zarude Gift
}}

====Locations====
{| style="background: #285078; {{roundy|0.5em}}; border: 3.5px solid #901820" class=sortable
|- style="color:#fff"
! Country
! Location
! Dates
! Redeem By
|- style="background: #fff"
| Australia
| Pokémon Trainer Club newsletter
| December 12, 2020
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| Austria
| [https://www.gamestop.at/pokemon GameStop] online
| November 13 to December 13, 2020
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| Belgium
| [https://www.gamemania.be/Articles/ontvang-zarude-in-pokemon-sword-shield GameMania] online
| November 13 to December 13, 2020
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| Canada
| Pokémon Trainer Club newsletter
| ?
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| Denmark
| [https://www.spelochsant.se/lists/id/pokemon-zarude Spel & Sånt] and [https://www.webhallen.com/se/campaign/8682-Pokemon-Zarude Webhallen] online
| November 13 to December 13, 2020
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| Europe{{tt|*|Including the other European countries on this list}}
| Pokémon Trainer Club newsletter
| January 2021
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| Finland
| [https://www.spelochsant.se/lists/id/pokemon-zarude Spel & Sånt] and [https://www.webhallen.com/se/campaign/8682-Pokemon-Zarude Webhallen] online
| November 13 to December 13, 2020
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| France
| [https://www.micromania.fr/LicenseCampaign?id=Pokemon Micromania] online
| November 13 to December 13, 2020
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| Germany
| [https://www.gamestop.de/pokemon GameStop] online
| November 13 to December 13, 2020
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| Greece
| Send a private message to Nintendo CD Media's Facebook page
| November 30 to December 14, 2020
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| Hungary
| {{wp|PlayIT Store (retailer)|PlayIT Store}}, {{wp|PlatinumShop (retailer)|PlatinumShop}}, {{wp|Konzol Stúdió (retailer)|Konzol Stúdió}}, {{wp|Game Park (retailer)|Game Park}} and {{wp|Konzolkirály (retailer)|Konzolkirály}} stores
| November 13 to December 13, 2020
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| Ireland
| [https://www.gamestop.ie/pokemon GameStop] online
| November 13 to December 13, 2020
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| Italy
| [https://www.gamestop.it/pokemongcc GameStop] online
| November 13 to December 13, 2020
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| Latin America
| Pokémon Trainer Club newsletter
| December 11, 2020
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| Netherlands
| [https://www.gamemania.nl/Articles/ontvang-zarude-in-pokemon-sword-shield GameMania] online
| November 13 to December 13, 2020
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| Norway
| [https://www.spelochsant.se/lists/id/pokemon-zarude Spel & Sånt] and [https://www.webhallen.com/se/campaign/8682-Pokemon-Zarude Webhallen] online
| November 13 to December 13, 2020
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| Poland
| [https://konsoleigry.pl/nintendo-switch/15618-kod-na-pokemon-zarude.html Konsoleigry.pl], {{wp|HDmarket.pl}} and {{wp|Master Game}} online
| November 13 until supplies ran out
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| Portugal
| {{wp|FNAC}} stores
| November 13 to December 13, 2020
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| Russia
| Send an email to contest@nintendo.ru
| November 13 to December 13, 2020
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| Spain
| [https://www.game.es/pokemon-zarude# GAME] online
| November 13 to December 13, 2020
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| Sweden
| [https://www.spelochsant.se/lists/id/pokemon-zarude Spel & Sånt] and [https://www.webhallen.com/se/campaign/8682-Pokemon-Zarude Webhallen] online
| November 13 to December 13, 2020
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| Switzerland
| [https://www.gamestop.ch/pokemon GameStop] online
| November 13 to December 13, 2020
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| United States
| Pokémon Trainer Club newsletter
| December 11, 2020
| March 31, 2021
|}

===Pokémon Center Birthday Milcery===
[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2020/10/201016_p01.html These] Milcery were distributed via [[serial code]] to players of [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]] at {{OBP|Pokémon Center|store}} stores and [[Pokémon Store]]s in Japan from November 1, 2020, and in Singapore from [https://www.facebook.com/Pokemon.official.Singapore/posts/2749338525393059 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====
<div><ul style="margin-left:0px;">
<li style="display: inline-table;">
{{G8event/head
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Milcery
|gender=f
|level=5
|ndex=868
|type=Fairy
|ot={{tt|ポケセン|Japan}}
|id=201101
|ability=Sweet Veil
|nature=Hardy
|item=Ribbon Sweet
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon Center
|ribbon=Birthday
|move1=Celebrate|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status|move1rel=yes
|move2=Last Resort|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Entrainment|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status|move3rel=yes
|move4=Attract|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|November 1, 2020 to January 31, 2022}}
{{G8event/footer|originlang=Japanese}}
</li>
<li style="display: inline-table;">
{{G8event/head
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Milcery
|gender=f
|level=5
|ndex=868
|type=Fairy
|ot={{tt|PCSG|Singapore}}
|id=201101
|ability=Sweet Veil
|nature=Hardy
|item=Ribbon Sweet
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon Center
|ribbon=Birthday
|move1=Celebrate|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status|move1rel=yes
|move2=Last Resort|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Entrainment|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status|move3rel=yes
|move4=Attract|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|November 1, 2020 to January 31, 2022}}
{{G8event/footer|originlang=English}}
</li>
</ul></div>

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Milcery!
|title=Happy Birthday!
}}

====Star Sweet Milcery====
<div><ul style="margin-left:0px;">
<li style="display: inline-table;">
{{G8event/head
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Milcery
|gender=f
|level=5
|ndex=868
|type=Fairy
|ot={{tt|ポケセン|Japan}}
|id=201101
|ability=Sweet Veil
|nature=Hardy
|item=Star Sweet
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon Center
|ribbon=Birthday
|move1=Celebrate|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status|move1rel=yes
|move2=Last Resort|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Entrainment|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status|move3rel=yes
|move4=Attract|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|November 1, 2020 to January 31, 2022}}
{{G8event/footer|originlang=Japanese}}
</li>
<li style="display: inline-table;">
{{G8event/head
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Milcery
|gender=f
|level=5
|ndex=868
|type=Fairy
|ot={{tt|PCSG|Singapore}}
|id=201101
|ability=Sweet Veil
|nature=Hardy
|item=Star Sweet
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon Center
|ribbon=Birthday
|move1=Celebrate|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status|move1rel=yes
|move2=Last Resort|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Entrainment|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status|move3rel=yes
|move4=Attract|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|November 1, 2020 to January 31, 2022}}
{{G8event/footer|originlang=English}}
</li>
</ul></div>

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Milcery!
|title=Happy Birthday!
}}

===Pikachu in a cap===
All [[Pikachu in a cap]] were [https://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/sword_shield_expansion/news/200929_01/ distributed] via universal serial codes through the [https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/get-ashs-pikachu-wearing-ashs-caps-in-pokemon-sword-or-pokemon-shield/ official Pokémon website]. All codes expired 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 {{m|Volt Tackle}} from the [[Move Reminder]].

====World Cap====
Players could claim World Cap Pikachu with the serial code '''K1NP1KA1855'''.

{{G8event/head
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Pikachu
|form=World Cap
|image=025Pikachu-World
|gender=m
|level=25
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot={{tt|サトシ|Japanese}} {{tt|Ash|English, German, Italian, Spanish}} {{tt|Sacha|French}} {{tt|지우|Korean}} {{tt|小智|Chinese}}
|id=201023
|ability=Static
|nature=Hardy
|item=Light Ball
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon TV program
|ribbon=Classic
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special|move1rel=yes
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical|move3rel=yes
|move4=Electroweb|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entry|swsh|serial code|online|October 30 to November 30, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer}}

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Pikachu!
|title=Pikachu (World Cap) Gift
}}

====Alola Cap====
Players could claim Alola Cap Pikachu with the serial code '''ULTRAP1KA'''.

{{G8event/head
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Pikachu
|form=Alola Cap
|image=025Pikachu-Alola
|gender=m
|level=25
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot={{tt|サトシ|Japanese}} {{tt|Ash|English, German, Italian, Spanish}} {{tt|Sacha|French}} {{tt|지우|Korean}} {{tt|小智|Chinese}}
|id=201023
|ability=Static
|nature=Hardy
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon TV program
|ribbon=Classic
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special|move1rel=yes
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical|move3rel=yes
|move4=Electroweb|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entry|swsh|serial code|online|October 23 to November 30, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer}}

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Pikachu!
|title=Pikachu (Alola Cap) Gift
}}

====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.

{{G8event/head
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Pikachu
|form=Kalos Cap
|image=025Pikachu-Kalos
|gender=m
|level=25
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot={{tt|サトシ|Japanese}} {{tt|Ash|English, German, Italian, Spanish}} {{tt|Sacha|French}} {{tt|지우|Korean}} {{tt|小智|Chinese}}
|id=201023
|ability=Static
|nature=Hardy
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon TV program
|ribbon=Classic
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special|move1rel=yes
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical|move3rel=yes
|move4=Electroweb|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entry|swsh|serial code|online|October 18 to November 30, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer}}

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Pikachu!
|title=Pikachu (Kalos Cap) Gift
}}

====Unova Cap====
Players could claim Unova Cap Pikachu with the serial code '''P1KABESTW1SH'''.

{{G8event/head
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Pikachu
|form=Unova Cap
|image=025Pikachu-Unova
|gender=m
|level=25
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot={{tt|サトシ|Japanese}} {{tt|Ash|English, German, Italian, Spanish}} {{tt|Sacha|French}} {{tt|지우|Korean}} {{tt|小智|Chinese}}
|id=201023
|ability=Static
|nature=Hardy
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon TV program
|ribbon=Classic
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special|move1rel=yes
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical|move3rel=yes
|move4=Electroweb|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entry|swsh|serial code|online|October 16 to November 30, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer}}

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Pikachu!
|title=Pikachu (Unova Cap) Gift
}}

====Sinnoh Cap====
Players could claim Sinnoh Cap Pikachu with the serial code '''V0LTTACKLEP1KA'''.

{{G8event/head
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Pikachu
|form=Sinnoh Cap
|image=025Pikachu-Sinnoh
|gender=m
|level=25
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot={{tt|サトシ|Japanese}} {{tt|Ash|English, German, Italian, Spanish}} {{tt|Sacha|French}} {{tt|지우|Korean}} {{tt|小智|Chinese}}
|id=201023
|ability=Static
|nature=Hardy
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon TV program
|ribbon=Classic
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special|move1rel=yes
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical|move3rel=yes
|move4=Electroweb|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entry|swsh|serial code|online|October 9 to November 30, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer}}

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Pikachu!
|title=Pikachu (Sinnoh Cap) Gift
}}

====Hoenn Cap====
Players could claim Hoenn Cap Pikachu with the serial code '''P1KAADVANCE'''.

{{G8event/head
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Pikachu
|form=Hoenn Cap
|image=025Pikachu-Hoenn
|gender=m
|level=25
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot={{tt|サトシ|Japanese}} {{tt|Ash|English, German, Italian, Spanish}} {{tt|Sacha|French}} {{tt|지우|Korean}} {{tt|小智|Chinese}}
|id=201023
|ability=Static
|nature=Hardy
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon TV program
|ribbon=Classic
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special|move1rel=yes
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical|move3rel=yes
|move4=Electroweb|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entry|swsh|serial code|online|October 2, 2020 to November 30, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer}}

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Pikachu!
|title=Pikachu (Hoenn Cap) Gift
}}

====Partner Cap====
Players could claim Partner Cap Pikachu with the serial code '''1CH00SEY0U'''.

{{G8event/head
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Pikachu
|form=Partner Cap
|image=025Pikachu-Partner
|gender=m
|level=25
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot={{tt|サトシ|Japanese}} {{tt|Ash|English, German, Italian, Spanish}} {{tt|Sacha|French}} {{tt|지우|Korean}} {{tt|小智|Chinese}}
|id=201023
|ability=Static
|nature=Hardy
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon TV program
|ribbon=Classic
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special|move1rel=yes
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical|move3rel=yes
|move4=Electroweb|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entry|swsh|serial code|online|September 29 to November 30, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer}}

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Pikachu!
|title=Pikachu (Partner Cap) Gift
}}

====Original Cap====
Players could claim Original Cap Pikachu with the serial code '''P1KACHUGET'''.

{{G8event/head
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Pikachu
|form=Original Cap
|image=025Pikachu-Original
|gender=m
|level=25
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot={{tt|サトシ|Japanese}} {{tt|Ash|English, German, Italian, Spanish}} {{tt|Sacha|French}} {{tt|지우|Korean}} {{tt|小智|Chinese}}
|id=201023
|ability=Static
|nature=Hardy
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon TV program
|ribbon=Classic
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special|move1rel=yes
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical|move3rel=yes
|move4=Electroweb|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entry|swsh|serial code|online|September 29 to November 30, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer}}

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Pikachu!
|title=Pikachu (Original Cap) Gift
}}

===Ash's Charizard===
[http://web.archive.org/web/20200930121333/https://pokemonkorea.co.kr/m22gift This] {{p|Charizard}} was distributed in South Korea as a bonus for attendees of the Korean dub screening of ''[[M22|Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution]]'' on September 30, 2020. The serial code will be redeemable until November 30, 2020.

This Pokémon is based on [[Ash's Charizard]], which bears many similarities to the {{DL|List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII|Korean Ash's Charizard}} from [[Generation VII]], with the unusable {{m|Dragon Rage}} being replaced by {{m|Dragon Tail}}.

{{G8event/head
|ball=Poké
|balllink=Poké Ball (item)
|pokemon=Charizard
|nick=리자몽
|gender=m
|level=50
|ndex=006
|type=Fire
|type2=Flying
|ot=지우
|id=200930
|ability=Blaze
|nature=Adamant
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon movie
|ribbon=Wishing
|move1=Flamethrower|move1type=Fire|move1cat=Special|move1rel=yes
|move2=Dragon Tail|move2type=Dragon|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Slash|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical|move3rel=yes
|move4=Seismic Toss|move4type=Fighting|move4cat=Physical|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|September 30 to November 30, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer|originlang=Korean}}

====Distribution====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Charizard!
|title=지우's Charizard Gift
}}

===Pokémon Player's Cup Porygon2===
[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/receive-a-battle-ready-porygon2-celebrating-the-pokemon-players-cup/ This] {{p|Porygon2}} was distributed via serial code during the live stream of the English-language [https://www.pokemon.com/us/play-pokemon/pokemon-players-cup/about/ 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 {{m|Trick Room}}. The code expired August 31, 2020. It has a fixed 31 {{IV}}s in {{Stat|HP}} and 0 IVs in {{Stat|Attack}} and {{Stat|Speed}}. It also has 252 {{EV}}s in {{Stat|HP}} and {{Stat|Defense}}, 4 in {{Stat|Special Defense}}, and 0 in every other stat.

{{G8event/head
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Porygon2
|level=50
|ndex=233
|type=Normal
|ot=VGC20
|id=200822
|ability=Download
|nature=Sassy
|fateful=yes
|ribbon=Event
|item=Eviolite
|met=a Pokémon event
|move1=Recover|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status|move1rel=yes
|move2=Trick Room|move2type=Psychic|move2cat=Status|move2rel=yes
|move3=Ice Beam|move3type=Ice|move3cat=Special|move3rel=yes
|move4=Thunderbolt|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|August 22 to 31, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer}}

====Distribution====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Porygon2!
|title=Porygon2 Gift
}}

===Pokémon Japan Championships 2019 Gastrodon===
[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/sp/tournament_2020/?a004=news This] [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Gastrodon|East Sea]] {{p|Gastrodon}} was distributed via serial code during the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEvzJq9ncwc&t=8550 live stream] of the Japanese 2020 Championship on [https://www.pokemon.co.jp/redirect/index.php/20428/ Niconico] and [https://www.pokemon.co.jp/redirect/index.php/20429/ 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 {{IV}}s in {{Stat|HP}}, {{Stat|Defense}}, {{Stat|Special Attack}}, and {{Stat|Special Defense}}, 2 IVs in {{Stat|Attack}}, and 0 IVs in {{Stat|Speed}}. It also has 152 {{EV}}s in HP, 94 in Defense, 252 in Special Attack, 12 in Special Defense, and 0 in every other stat.

{{G8event/head
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Gastrodon
|form=East Sea
|image=423Gastrodon-East
|nick=トリトドン
|gender=f
|level=50
|ndex=423
|type=Water
|type2=Ground
|ot=カ・エール
|id=200822
|ability=Storm Drain
|nature=Quiet
|fateful=yes
|ribbon=Battle Champion
|item=Expert Belt
|met=a Battle Competition
|move1=Protect|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status|move1rel=yes
|move2=Surf|move2type=Water|move2cat=Special|move2rel=yes
|move3=Ice Beam|move3type=Ice|move3cat=Special|move3rel=yes
|move4=Earth Power|move4type=Ground|move4cat=Special|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|August 22 to 23, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer|originlang=Japanese}}

====Distribution====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Gastrodon!
|title=カ・エール's Gastrodon Gift
}}

===Baik Jongyoon's Amoonguss===
[https://pokemonkorea.co.kr/ptc2020 This] {{shiny}} {{p|Amoonguss}} was distributed via serial code on [https://pokemonkorea.co.kr 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 {{IV}}s in {{Stat|HP}}, {{Stat|Defense}}, {{Stat|Special Attack}}, and {{Stat|Special Defense}} and 0 IVs in {{Stat|Attack}} and {{Stat|Speed}}. It also has 236 {{EV}}s in {{Stat|HP}}, 116 in {{Stat|Defense}}, 156 in {{Stat|Special Defense}}, and 0 in every other stat.

{{G8event/head
|ball=Cherish
|shiny=yes
|pokemon=Amoonguss
|nick=뽀록나
|gender=f
|image=HOME591 s
|level=50
|ndex=591
|type=Grass
|type2=Poison
|ot=백종윤
|id=200809
|ability=Regenerator
|nature=Sassy
|fateful=yes
|ribbon=Event
|item=Focus Sash
|met=a Battle Competition
|move1=Clear Smog|move1type=Poison|move1cat=Special|move1rel=yes
|move2=Spore|move2type=Grass|move2cat=Status|move2rel=yes
|move3=Protect|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status|move3rel=yes
|move4=Rage Powder|move4type=Grass|move4cat=Status|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|August 9 to 10, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer|originlang=Korean}}

====Distribution====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Amoonguss!
|title=백종윤's Amoonguss Gift
}}

===Jungle Pokémon===
[[File:Forest of Okoya Zarude.png|thumb|250px|Promotional artwork of {{p|Zarude}} associated with the event]]
[https://www.pokemon-movie.jp/tickets/point1.php These] [https://www.pokemon-movie.jp/tickets/point2.php Pokémon] are being distributed to players who preordered tickets to the upcoming twenty-third movie, ''[[M23|Secrets of the Jungle]]''. They include a {{shiny}} {{p|Celebi}} and {{p|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 August 7 and will be 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====
{{G8event/head
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Zarude
|level=60
|ndex=893
|image=893Zarude
|type=Dark
|type2=Grass
|ot={{tt|オコヤのもり|Japanese}} {{tt|Jungle|English, French}} {{tt|Giungla|Italian}} {{tt|Dschungel|German}} {{tt|Selva|Spanish}} {{tt|정글|Korean}} {{tt|丛林|Simplifed Chinese}} {{tt|叢林|Traditional Chinese}}
|id=200807
|ability=Leaf Guard
|nature=Sassy
|fateful=yes
|ribbon=Wishing
|item=Leftovers
|met=a 2020 Pokémon Movie
|move1=Close Combat|move1type=Fighting|move1cat=Physical|move1rel=yes
|move2=Power Whip|move2type=Grass|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Swagger|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status|move3rel=yes
|move4=Snarl|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Special|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|August 7, 2020 to March 31, 2021}}
{{G8event/footer}}

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Zarude!
|title=Jungle's Zarude Gift
}}

====Celebi====
{{G8event/head
|ball=Cherish
|shiny=yes
|pokemon=Celebi
|image=HOME251 s
|level=60
|ndex=251
|type=Psychic
|type2=Grass
|ot={{tt|オコヤのもり|Japanese}} {{tt|Jungle|English, French}} {{tt|Giungla|Italian}} {{tt|Dschungel|German}} {{tt|Selva|Spanish}} {{tt|정글|Korean}} {{tt|丛林|Simplifed Chinese}} {{tt|叢林|Traditional Chinese}}
|id={{tt|200807|200417 prior to delay}}
|ability=Natural Cure
|nature=Quirky
|fateful=yes
|ribbon=Wishing
|item=Lucky Egg
|met=a 2020 Pokémon Movie
|move1=Magical Leaf|move1type=Grass|move1cat=Special|move1rel=yes
|move2=Future Sight|move2type=Psychic|move2cat=Special|move2rel=yes
|move3=Life Dew|move3type=Water|move3cat=Status|move3rel=yes
|move4=Heal Bell|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|August 7, 2020 to March 31, 2021}}
{{G8event/footer}}

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Celebi!
|title=Jungle's Celebi Gift
}}

===Singapore's Pokémon Center Birthday Pokémon===
[https://www.facebook.com/Pokemon.official.Singapore/posts/birthday-service-campaign-announcementattention-everyonewe-have-a-special-surpri/2542090626117851/ These] Pikachu and Eevee were distributed via [[serial code]] to players of [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]] at {{OBP|Pokémon Center|store}} 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====
{{G8event/head
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Pikachu
|gender=m
|level=5
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot=PCSG
|id=200301
|ability=Static
|nature=Serious
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon Center
|ribbon=Birthday
|move1=Celebrate|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status|move1rel=yes
|move2=Play Nice|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status|move2rel=yes
|move3=Thunder Shock|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Special|move3rel=yes
|move4=Quick Attack|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|March 2020 to March 31, 2021}}
{{G8event/footer|originlang=English}}

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Pikachu!
|title=Happy Birthday!
}}

====Eevee====
{{G8event/head
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Eevee
|gender=m
|level=5
|ndex=133
|type=Normal
|ot=PCSG
|id=200301
|ability=Run Away
|nature=Docile
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon Center
|ribbon=Birthday
|move1=Celebrate|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status|move1rel=yes
|move2=Covet|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Helping Hand|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status|move3rel=yes
|move4=Tackle|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|March 2020 to March 31, 2021}}
{{G8event/footer|originlang=English}}

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Eevee!
|title=Happy Birthday!
}}

===Winter 2020 World Hobby Fair Gigantamax Pokémon===
[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2019/11/191129_e01.html These] [[Gigantamax|Gigantamax Factor]] {{p|Lapras}} and {{p|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:

{| style="background: #285078; {{roundy|0.5em}}; border: 3.5px solid #901820;"
|- style="text-align:center; background: #285078; border: 3.5px solid #901820; color:#fff"
|- style="color:#fff"
! Location
! Date
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Nagoya Dome}}, {{wp|Nagoya}}
| January 19, 2020
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Makuhari Messe International Exhibition Hall}}, {{wp|Tokyo}}
| January 25 and 26, 2020
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Fukuoka Yahuoku! Dome}}, {{wp|Fukuoka}}
| February 2, 2020
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Kyocera Dome}}, {{wp|Osaka}}
| February 9, 2020
|}{{-}}

====Lapras====
{{G8event/head
|ball=Poké
|balllink=Poké Ball (item)
|pokemon=Lapras
|gender=2
|gigantamax=yes
|level=50
|ndex=131
|type=Water
|type2=Ice
|ot=(Player's)
|id=(Player's)
|ability=Water Absorb
|ability2=Shell Armor
|ability3=Hydration
|nature=Random
|fateful=yes
|ribbon=Classic
|met=a Pokémon event
|move1=Surf|move1type=Water|move1cat=Special|move1rel=yes
|move2=Ice Beam|move2type=Ice|move2cat=Special|move2rel=yes
|move3=Ancient Power|move3type=Rock|move3cat=Special|move3rel=yes
|move4=Bulldoze|move4type=Ground|move4cat=Physical|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|January 19, 2020 to February 29, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer}}

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Lapras!
|title=Gigantamax Lapras Gift
}}

====Coalossal====
{{G8event/head
|ball=Poké
|balllink=Poké Ball (item)
|pokemon=Coalossal
|gender=2
|gigantamax=yes
|level=50
|ndex=839
|type=Rock
|type2=Fire
|ot=(Player's)
|id=(Player's)
|ability=Steam Engine
|ability2=Flame Body
|ability3=Flash Fire
|nature=Random
|fateful=yes
|ribbon=Classic
|met=a Pokémon event
|move1=Ancient Power|move1type=Rock|move1cat=Special|move1rel=yes
|move2=Flamethrower|move2type=Fire|move2cat=Special|move2rel=yes
|move3=Rock Slide|move3type=Rock|move3cat=Physical|move3rel=yes
|move4=Will-O-Wisp|move4type=Fire|move4cat=Status|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|January 19, 2020 to February 29, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer}}

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Coalossal!
|title=Gigantamax Coalossal Gift
}}

===Jump Festa '20 Gigantamax Snorlax===
This [[Gigantamax|Gigantamax Factor]] {{p|Snorlax}} was given to players who attended {{wp|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.

{{G8event/head
|ball=Poké
|balllink=Poké Ball (item)
|pokemon=Snorlax
|gender=2
|gigantamax=yes
|level=50
|ndex=143
|type=Normal
|ot=(Player's)
|id=(Player's)
|ability=Immunity
|ability2=Thick Fat
|ability3=Gluttony
|nature=Sassy
|fateful=yes
|ribbon=Classic
|met=a Pokémon event
|move1=Body Slam|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical|move1rel=yes
|move2=High Horsepower|move2type=Ground|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Brick Break|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Physical|move3rel=yes
|move4=Bulldoze|move4type=Ground|move4cat=Physical|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|December 21, 2019 to January 31, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer}}

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Snorlax!
|title=Gigantamax Snorlax Gift
}}

===Pokémon Center Birthday Pokémon===
[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2019/10/191025_p01.html These] Pikachu and Eevee were distributed via [[serial code]] to players of [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]] at {{OBP|Pokémon Center|store}} stores and [[Pokémon Store]]s in Japan from November 15, 2019 , if they visited during the month of their birthday, but only if they provided proof of their date of birth and Nintendo Switch.

====Pikachu====
{{G8event/head
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Pikachu
|gender=m
|level=5
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot=ポケセン
|id=191115
|ability=Static
|nature=Serious
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon Center
|ribbon=Birthday
|move1=Celebrate|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status|move1rel=yes
|move2=Play Nice|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status|move2rel=yes
|move3=Thunder Shock|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Special|move3rel=yes
|move4=Quick Attack|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|November 15, 2019 to March 31, 2021}}
{{G8event/footer|originlang=Japanese}}

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Pikachu!
|title=Happy Birthday!
}}

====Eevee====
{{G8event/head
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Eevee
|gender=m
|level=5
|ndex=133
|type=Normal
|ot=ポケセン
|id=191115
|ability=Run Away
|nature=Docile
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon Center
|ribbon=Birthday
|move1=Celebrate|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status|move1rel=yes
|move2=Covet|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Helping Hand|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status|move3rel=yes
|move4=Tackle|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|November 15, 2019 to March 31, 2021}}
{{G8event/footer|originlang=Japanese}}

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Eevee!
|title=Happy Birthday!
}}

===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 {{p|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.

{{G8event/head
|ball=Poké
|balllink=Poké Ball (item)
|pokemon=Mew
|level=1
|ndex=151
|type=Psychic
|ot=(Player's)
|id=(Player's)
|ability=Synchronize
|nature=Random
|fateful=yes
|met=the Poké Ball Plus
|move1=Pound|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical|move1rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|November 16, 2018 onwards}}
{{G8event/footer}}

====Distribution====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Mew!
|title=Mythical Pokémon Mew Gift
}}

==See also==
{{Event Pokémon}}

[[Category:Lists]]
[[Category:Event Pokémon]]
[[Category:Japanese region event distributions]]
[[Category:Generation VIII event distributions]]

List of serial code event Pokémon distributions (Generation VIII)

2021-02-19T23:15:54Z

NotATrainer: Corrected type of Shiny Toxtricity's Rising Voltage

This is a reverse-chronological '''list of event Pokémon distributions''' that were given away via [[serial code]]s 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 Gift]]s on Nintendo Switch games.

==List of event Pokémon==
===25th Anniversary Singing Pikachu===


{{G8event/head
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Pikachu
|level=25
|ndex=025
|image=025Pikachu
|type=Electric
|ot=GF
|id=???
|ability=Lightning Rod
|nature=Any
|fateful=yes
|ribbon=Souvenir
|item=Light Ball
|met=???
|move1=Sing|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status|move1rel=yes
|move2=Encore|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status|move2rel=yes
|move3=Celebrate|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status|move3rel=yes
|move4=Electro Ball|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|February 25, 2021 }}
{{G8event/footer}}
===Shining Fates Shiny Toxtricity===
This Pokémon is distributed to promote the new Shining Fates set of the Pokémon TCG.

{{G8event/head
|ball=Cherish
|shiny=yes
|pokemon=Toxtricity
|image=HOME849 s
|level=50
|ndex=841
|type=Electric
|type2=Poison
|ot=Rock Star
|id=210219
|ability=Punk Rock
|nature=Random
|fateful=yes
|ribbon=Classic
|item=Throat Spray
|met=a lovely place
|move1=Overdrive|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special|move1rel=yes
|move2=Sludge Wave|move2type=Poison|move2cat=Special|move2rel=yes
|move3=Boomburst|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Special|move3rel=yes
|move4=Rising Voltage|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Status|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|February 19, 2021 to March 18, 2021}}
{{G8event/footer}}

====Distribution====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Toxtricity!
|title=Shiny Toxtricity Gift
}}

===Forest of Okoya Dada Zarude===

This Pokémon is set to be [https://www.pokemon-movie.jp/present/index.php distributed] to players who preordered tickets to the upcoming twenty-third movie, ''[[M23|Secrets of the Jungle]]''.

{{G8event/head
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Zarude
|form=Dada
|level=70
|ndex=893
|image=893Zarude-Dada
|type=Dark
|type2=Grass
|ot={{tt|オコヤのもり|Japanese}} {{tt|Jungle|English, French}} {{tt|Giungla|Italian}} {{tt|Dschungel|German}} {{tt|Selva|Spanish}} {{tt|정글|Korean}} {{tt|丛林|Simplifed Chinese}} {{tt|叢林|Traditional Chinese}}
|id=201225
|ability=Leaf Guard
|nature=Adamant
|fateful=yes
|ribbon=Wishing
|item=Choice Scarf
|met=a 2020 Pokémon Movie
|move1=Jungle Healing|move1type=Grass|move1cat=Status|move1rel=yes
|move2=Hammer Arm|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Power Whip|move3type=Grass|move3cat=Physical|move3rel=yes
|move4=Energy Ball|move4type=Grass|move4cat=Special|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|December 25, 2020 to March 31, 2021}}
{{G8event/footer}}

====Distribution====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Zarude!
|title=Zarude (Dada) Gift
}}

===Mister Donut's Chansey===
[https://www.misterdonut.jp/goods/lucky_scratch_card/ This] {{p|Chansey}} was distributed to players who spend 1000 Yen at Mister Donut in Japan from December 4, 2020.
{{G8event/head
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Chansey
|level=7
|ndex=113
|type=Normal
|ot=ミスド
|id=201204
|ability=Nature Cure
|ability2=Serene Grace
|nature=Random
|fateful=yes
|met=a lovely place
|ribbon=Classic
|item=Lucky Egg
|move1=Present|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical|move1rel=yes
|move2=Sweet Kiss|move2type=Fairy|move2cat=Status|move2rel=yes
|move3=Charm|move3type=Fairy|move3cat=Status|move3rel=yes
|move4=Soft-Boiled|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|December 4, 2020 to February 5, 2021}}
{{G8event/footer|originlang=Japanese}}

====Distribution====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Chansey!
|title=ミスド's Chansey Gift
}}

===Pokémon Scrap 2020 Pokémon===
[[File:Pokémon Scrap 2020 logo.png|thumb|Pokémon Scrap 2020 logo]]
[[File:Pokémon Scrap 2020 artwork.png|thumb|Pokémon Scrap 2020 artwork]]
These Pokémon were [https://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/getchallenge_2020/ 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 [https://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/getchallenge_2020/products/ 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 {{p|Genesect}} code, five resulted in ten [[Dynite Ore]]s code, ten resulted in a [[Poké Ball]] Set 1 ([[Fast Ball]], [[Level Ball]], and [[Love Ball]]) code , 13 resulted in a {{p|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 {{p|Marshadow}} code, 27 resulted in a Poké Ball Set 3 ([[Safari Ball]] and [[Sport Ball]]) code, and 30 Pokémon Scraps resulted in a [[Master Ball]] code. The serial codes could be used to obtain the Pokémon from November 20, 2020 to April 30, 2021.

====Genesect====
{{G8event/head
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Genesect
|level=60
|ndex=649
|type=Bug
|type2=Steel
|ot=ゲッチャレ
|id=201120
|ability=Download
|nature=Random
|fateful=yes
|met=a lovely place
|ribbon=Classic
|move1=Techno Blast|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Special|move1rel=yes
|move2=X-Scissor|move2type=Bug|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Metal Claw|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical|move3rel=yes
|move4=Fell Stinger|move4type=Bug|move4cat=Physical|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|November 20, 2020 to April 30, 2021}}
{{G8event/footer|originlang=Japanese}}

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Genesect!
|title=Mythical Pokémon Genesect Gift
}}

====Volcanion====
{{G8event/head
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Volcanion
|level=60
|ndex=721
|type=Fire
|type2=Water
|ot=ゲッチャレ
|id=201120
|ability=Water Absorb
|nature=Random
|fateful=yes
|met=a lovely place
|ribbon=Classic
|move1=Steam Eruption|move1type=Water|move1cat=Special|move1rel=yes
|move2=Flare Blitz|move2type=Fire|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Incinerate|move3type=Fire|move3cat=Special|move3rel=yes
|move4=Haze|move4type=Ice|move4cat=Status|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|November 20, 2020 to April 30, 2021}}
{{G8event/footer|originlang=Japanese}}

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Volcanion!
|title=Mythical Pokémon Volcanion Gift
}}

====Marshadow====
{{G8event/head
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Marshadow
|level=60
|ndex=802
|type=Ghost
|type2=Fighting
|ot=ゲッチャレ
|id=201120
|ability=Technician
|nature=Random
|fateful=yes
|met=a lovely place
|ribbon=Classic
|move1=Spectral Thief|move1type=Ghost|move1cat=Physical|move1rel=yes
|move2=Drain Punch|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Force Palm|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Physical|move3rel=yes
|move4=Shadow Sneak|move4type=Ghost|move4cat=Physical|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|November 20, 2020 to April 30, 2021}}
{{G8event/footer|originlang=Japanese}}

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Marshadow!
|title=Mythical Pokémon Marshadow Gift
}}

===Worldwide Jungle Zarude===
[[File:North America Jungle Zarude.png|250px|thumb|North America Serial code image from newsletter]]
This Pokémon is being [https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/the-mythical-pokemon-zarude-the-rogue-monkey-pokemon-has-been-discovered/ 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.

{{G8event/head
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Zarude
|level=60
|ndex=893
|image=893Zarude
|type=Dark
|type2=Grass
|ot={{tt|オコヤのもり|Japanese}} {{tt|Jungle|English, French}} {{tt|Giungla|Italian}} {{tt|Dschungel|German}} {{tt|Selva|Spanish}} {{tt|정글|Korean}} {{tt|丛林|Simplifed Chinese}} {{tt|叢林|Traditional Chinese}}
|id=201113
|ability=Leaf Guard
|nature=Sassy
|fateful=yes
|ribbon=Wishing
|item=Leftovers
|met=a lovely place
|move1=Close Combat|move1type=Fighting|move1cat=Physical|move1rel=yes
|move2=Power Whip|move2type=Grass|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Swagger|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status|move3rel=yes
|move4=Snarl|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Special|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|November 13, 2020 to March 31, 2021}}
{{G8event/footer}}

====Distribution====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Zarude!
|title=Mythical Pokémon Zarude Gift
}}

====Locations====
{| style="background: #285078; {{roundy|0.5em}}; border: 3.5px solid #901820" class=sortable
|- style="color:#fff"
! Country
! Location
! Dates
! Redeem By
|- style="background: #fff"
| Australia
| Pokémon Trainer Club newsletter
| December 12, 2020
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| Austria
| [https://www.gamestop.at/pokemon GameStop] online
| November 13 to December 13, 2020
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| Belgium
| [https://www.gamemania.be/Articles/ontvang-zarude-in-pokemon-sword-shield GameMania] online
| November 13 to December 13, 2020
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| Canada
| Pokémon Trainer Club newsletter
| ?
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| Denmark
| [https://www.spelochsant.se/lists/id/pokemon-zarude Spel & Sånt] and [https://www.webhallen.com/se/campaign/8682-Pokemon-Zarude Webhallen] online
| November 13 to December 13, 2020
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| Europe{{tt|*|Including the other European countries on this list}}
| Pokémon Trainer Club newsletter
| January 2021
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| Finland
| [https://www.spelochsant.se/lists/id/pokemon-zarude Spel & Sånt] and [https://www.webhallen.com/se/campaign/8682-Pokemon-Zarude Webhallen] online
| November 13 to December 13, 2020
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| France
| [https://www.micromania.fr/LicenseCampaign?id=Pokemon Micromania] online
| November 13 to December 13, 2020
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| Germany
| [https://www.gamestop.de/pokemon GameStop] online
| November 13 to December 13, 2020
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| Greece
| Send a private message to Nintendo CD Media's Facebook page
| November 30 to December 14, 2020
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| Hungary
| {{wp|PlayIT Store (retailer)|PlayIT Store}}, {{wp|PlatinumShop (retailer)|PlatinumShop}}, {{wp|Konzol Stúdió (retailer)|Konzol Stúdió}}, {{wp|Game Park (retailer)|Game Park}} and {{wp|Konzolkirály (retailer)|Konzolkirály}} stores
| November 13 to December 13, 2020
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| Ireland
| [https://www.gamestop.ie/pokemon GameStop] online
| November 13 to December 13, 2020
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| Italy
| [https://www.gamestop.it/pokemongcc GameStop] online
| November 13 to December 13, 2020
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| Latin America
| Pokémon Trainer Club newsletter
| December 11, 2020
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| Netherlands
| [https://www.gamemania.nl/Articles/ontvang-zarude-in-pokemon-sword-shield GameMania] online
| November 13 to December 13, 2020
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| Norway
| [https://www.spelochsant.se/lists/id/pokemon-zarude Spel & Sånt] and [https://www.webhallen.com/se/campaign/8682-Pokemon-Zarude Webhallen] online
| November 13 to December 13, 2020
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| Poland
| [https://konsoleigry.pl/nintendo-switch/15618-kod-na-pokemon-zarude.html Konsoleigry.pl], {{wp|HDmarket.pl}} and {{wp|Master Game}} online
| November 13 until supplies ran out
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| Portugal
| {{wp|FNAC}} stores
| November 13 to December 13, 2020
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| Russia
| Send an email to contest@nintendo.ru
| November 13 to December 13, 2020
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| Spain
| [https://www.game.es/pokemon-zarude# GAME] online
| November 13 to December 13, 2020
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| Sweden
| [https://www.spelochsant.se/lists/id/pokemon-zarude Spel & Sånt] and [https://www.webhallen.com/se/campaign/8682-Pokemon-Zarude Webhallen] online
| November 13 to December 13, 2020
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| Switzerland
| [https://www.gamestop.ch/pokemon GameStop] online
| November 13 to December 13, 2020
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| United States
| Pokémon Trainer Club newsletter
| December 11, 2020
| March 31, 2021
|}

===Pokémon Center Birthday Milcery===
[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2020/10/201016_p01.html These] Milcery were distributed via [[serial code]] to players of [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]] at {{OBP|Pokémon Center|store}} stores and [[Pokémon Store]]s in Japan from November 1, 2020, and in Singapore from [https://www.facebook.com/Pokemon.official.Singapore/posts/2749338525393059 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====
<div><ul style="margin-left:0px;">
<li style="display: inline-table;">
{{G8event/head
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Milcery
|gender=f
|level=5
|ndex=868
|type=Fairy
|ot={{tt|ポケセン|Japan}}
|id=201101
|ability=Sweet Veil
|nature=Hardy
|item=Ribbon Sweet
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon Center
|ribbon=Birthday
|move1=Celebrate|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status|move1rel=yes
|move2=Last Resort|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Entrainment|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status|move3rel=yes
|move4=Attract|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|November 1, 2020 to January 31, 2022}}
{{G8event/footer|originlang=Japanese}}
</li>
<li style="display: inline-table;">
{{G8event/head
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Milcery
|gender=f
|level=5
|ndex=868
|type=Fairy
|ot={{tt|PCSG|Singapore}}
|id=201101
|ability=Sweet Veil
|nature=Hardy
|item=Ribbon Sweet
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon Center
|ribbon=Birthday
|move1=Celebrate|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status|move1rel=yes
|move2=Last Resort|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Entrainment|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status|move3rel=yes
|move4=Attract|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|November 1, 2020 to January 31, 2022}}
{{G8event/footer|originlang=English}}
</li>
</ul></div>

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Milcery!
|title=Happy Birthday!
}}

====Star Sweet Milcery====
<div><ul style="margin-left:0px;">
<li style="display: inline-table;">
{{G8event/head
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Milcery
|gender=f
|level=5
|ndex=868
|type=Fairy
|ot={{tt|ポケセン|Japan}}
|id=201101
|ability=Sweet Veil
|nature=Hardy
|item=Star Sweet
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon Center
|ribbon=Birthday
|move1=Celebrate|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status|move1rel=yes
|move2=Last Resort|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Entrainment|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status|move3rel=yes
|move4=Attract|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|November 1, 2020 to January 31, 2022}}
{{G8event/footer|originlang=Japanese}}
</li>
<li style="display: inline-table;">
{{G8event/head
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Milcery
|gender=f
|level=5
|ndex=868
|type=Fairy
|ot={{tt|PCSG|Singapore}}
|id=201101
|ability=Sweet Veil
|nature=Hardy
|item=Star Sweet
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon Center
|ribbon=Birthday
|move1=Celebrate|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status|move1rel=yes
|move2=Last Resort|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Entrainment|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status|move3rel=yes
|move4=Attract|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|November 1, 2020 to January 31, 2022}}
{{G8event/footer|originlang=English}}
</li>
</ul></div>

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Milcery!
|title=Happy Birthday!
}}

===Pikachu in a cap===
All [[Pikachu in a cap]] were [https://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/sword_shield_expansion/news/200929_01/ distributed] via universal serial codes through the [https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/get-ashs-pikachu-wearing-ashs-caps-in-pokemon-sword-or-pokemon-shield/ official Pokémon website]. All codes expired 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 {{m|Volt Tackle}} from the [[Move Reminder]].

====World Cap====
Players could claim World Cap Pikachu with the serial code '''K1NP1KA1855'''.

{{G8event/head
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Pikachu
|form=World Cap
|image=025Pikachu-World
|gender=m
|level=25
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot={{tt|サトシ|Japanese}} {{tt|Ash|English, German, Italian, Spanish}} {{tt|Sacha|French}} {{tt|지우|Korean}} {{tt|小智|Chinese}}
|id=201023
|ability=Static
|nature=Hardy
|item=Light Ball
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon TV program
|ribbon=Classic
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special|move1rel=yes
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical|move3rel=yes
|move4=Electroweb|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entry|swsh|serial code|online|October 30 to November 30, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer}}

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Pikachu!
|title=Pikachu (World Cap) Gift
}}

====Alola Cap====
Players could claim Alola Cap Pikachu with the serial code '''ULTRAP1KA'''.

{{G8event/head
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Pikachu
|form=Alola Cap
|image=025Pikachu-Alola
|gender=m
|level=25
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot={{tt|サトシ|Japanese}} {{tt|Ash|English, German, Italian, Spanish}} {{tt|Sacha|French}} {{tt|지우|Korean}} {{tt|小智|Chinese}}
|id=201023
|ability=Static
|nature=Hardy
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon TV program
|ribbon=Classic
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special|move1rel=yes
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical|move3rel=yes
|move4=Electroweb|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entry|swsh|serial code|online|October 23 to November 30, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer}}

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Pikachu!
|title=Pikachu (Alola Cap) Gift
}}

====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.

{{G8event/head
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Pikachu
|form=Kalos Cap
|image=025Pikachu-Kalos
|gender=m
|level=25
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot={{tt|サトシ|Japanese}} {{tt|Ash|English, German, Italian, Spanish}} {{tt|Sacha|French}} {{tt|지우|Korean}} {{tt|小智|Chinese}}
|id=201023
|ability=Static
|nature=Hardy
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon TV program
|ribbon=Classic
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special|move1rel=yes
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical|move3rel=yes
|move4=Electroweb|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entry|swsh|serial code|online|October 18 to November 30, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer}}

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Pikachu!
|title=Pikachu (Kalos Cap) Gift
}}

====Unova Cap====
Players could claim Unova Cap Pikachu with the serial code '''P1KABESTW1SH'''.

{{G8event/head
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Pikachu
|form=Unova Cap
|image=025Pikachu-Unova
|gender=m
|level=25
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot={{tt|サトシ|Japanese}} {{tt|Ash|English, German, Italian, Spanish}} {{tt|Sacha|French}} {{tt|지우|Korean}} {{tt|小智|Chinese}}
|id=201023
|ability=Static
|nature=Hardy
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon TV program
|ribbon=Classic
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special|move1rel=yes
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical|move3rel=yes
|move4=Electroweb|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entry|swsh|serial code|online|October 16 to November 30, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer}}

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Pikachu!
|title=Pikachu (Unova Cap) Gift
}}

====Sinnoh Cap====
Players could claim Sinnoh Cap Pikachu with the serial code '''V0LTTACKLEP1KA'''.

{{G8event/head
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Pikachu
|form=Sinnoh Cap
|image=025Pikachu-Sinnoh
|gender=m
|level=25
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot={{tt|サトシ|Japanese}} {{tt|Ash|English, German, Italian, Spanish}} {{tt|Sacha|French}} {{tt|지우|Korean}} {{tt|小智|Chinese}}
|id=201023
|ability=Static
|nature=Hardy
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon TV program
|ribbon=Classic
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special|move1rel=yes
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical|move3rel=yes
|move4=Electroweb|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entry|swsh|serial code|online|October 9 to November 30, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer}}

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Pikachu!
|title=Pikachu (Sinnoh Cap) Gift
}}

====Hoenn Cap====
Players could claim Hoenn Cap Pikachu with the serial code '''P1KAADVANCE'''.

{{G8event/head
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Pikachu
|form=Hoenn Cap
|image=025Pikachu-Hoenn
|gender=m
|level=25
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot={{tt|サトシ|Japanese}} {{tt|Ash|English, German, Italian, Spanish}} {{tt|Sacha|French}} {{tt|지우|Korean}} {{tt|小智|Chinese}}
|id=201023
|ability=Static
|nature=Hardy
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon TV program
|ribbon=Classic
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special|move1rel=yes
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical|move3rel=yes
|move4=Electroweb|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entry|swsh|serial code|online|October 2, 2020 to November 30, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer}}

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Pikachu!
|title=Pikachu (Hoenn Cap) Gift
}}

====Partner Cap====
Players could claim Partner Cap Pikachu with the serial code '''1CH00SEY0U'''.

{{G8event/head
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Pikachu
|form=Partner Cap
|image=025Pikachu-Partner
|gender=m
|level=25
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot={{tt|サトシ|Japanese}} {{tt|Ash|English, German, Italian, Spanish}} {{tt|Sacha|French}} {{tt|지우|Korean}} {{tt|小智|Chinese}}
|id=201023
|ability=Static
|nature=Hardy
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon TV program
|ribbon=Classic
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special|move1rel=yes
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical|move3rel=yes
|move4=Electroweb|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entry|swsh|serial code|online|September 29 to November 30, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer}}

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Pikachu!
|title=Pikachu (Partner Cap) Gift
}}

====Original Cap====
Players could claim Original Cap Pikachu with the serial code '''P1KACHUGET'''.

{{G8event/head
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Pikachu
|form=Original Cap
|image=025Pikachu-Original
|gender=m
|level=25
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot={{tt|サトシ|Japanese}} {{tt|Ash|English, German, Italian, Spanish}} {{tt|Sacha|French}} {{tt|지우|Korean}} {{tt|小智|Chinese}}
|id=201023
|ability=Static
|nature=Hardy
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon TV program
|ribbon=Classic
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special|move1rel=yes
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical|move3rel=yes
|move4=Electroweb|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entry|swsh|serial code|online|September 29 to November 30, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer}}

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Pikachu!
|title=Pikachu (Original Cap) Gift
}}

===Ash's Charizard===
[http://web.archive.org/web/20200930121333/https://pokemonkorea.co.kr/m22gift This] {{p|Charizard}} was distributed in South Korea as a bonus for attendees of the Korean dub screening of ''[[M22|Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution]]'' on September 30, 2020. The serial code will be redeemable until November 30, 2020.

This Pokémon is based on [[Ash's Charizard]], which bears many similarities to the {{DL|List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII|Korean Ash's Charizard}} from [[Generation VII]], with the unusable {{m|Dragon Rage}} being replaced by {{m|Dragon Tail}}.

{{G8event/head
|ball=Poké
|balllink=Poké Ball (item)
|pokemon=Charizard
|nick=리자몽
|gender=m
|level=50
|ndex=006
|type=Fire
|type2=Flying
|ot=지우
|id=200930
|ability=Blaze
|nature=Adamant
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon movie
|ribbon=Wishing
|move1=Flamethrower|move1type=Fire|move1cat=Special|move1rel=yes
|move2=Dragon Tail|move2type=Dragon|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Slash|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical|move3rel=yes
|move4=Seismic Toss|move4type=Fighting|move4cat=Physical|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|September 30 to November 30, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer|originlang=Korean}}

====Distribution====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Charizard!
|title=지우's Charizard Gift
}}

===Pokémon Player's Cup Porygon2===
[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/receive-a-battle-ready-porygon2-celebrating-the-pokemon-players-cup/ This] {{p|Porygon2}} was distributed via serial code during the live stream of the English-language [https://www.pokemon.com/us/play-pokemon/pokemon-players-cup/about/ 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 {{m|Trick Room}}. The code expired August 31, 2020. It has a fixed 31 {{IV}}s in {{Stat|HP}} and 0 IVs in {{Stat|Attack}} and {{Stat|Speed}}. It also has 252 {{EV}}s in {{Stat|HP}} and {{Stat|Defense}}, 4 in {{Stat|Special Defense}}, and 0 in every other stat.

{{G8event/head
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Porygon2
|level=50
|ndex=233
|type=Normal
|ot=VGC20
|id=200822
|ability=Download
|nature=Sassy
|fateful=yes
|ribbon=Event
|item=Eviolite
|met=a Pokémon event
|move1=Recover|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status|move1rel=yes
|move2=Trick Room|move2type=Psychic|move2cat=Status|move2rel=yes
|move3=Ice Beam|move3type=Ice|move3cat=Special|move3rel=yes
|move4=Thunderbolt|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|August 22 to 31, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer}}

====Distribution====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Porygon2!
|title=Porygon2 Gift
}}

===Pokémon Japan Championships 2019 Gastrodon===
[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/sp/tournament_2020/?a004=news This] [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Gastrodon|East Sea]] {{p|Gastrodon}} was distributed via serial code during the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEvzJq9ncwc&t=8550 live stream] of the Japanese 2020 Championship on [https://www.pokemon.co.jp/redirect/index.php/20428/ Niconico] and [https://www.pokemon.co.jp/redirect/index.php/20429/ 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 {{IV}}s in {{Stat|HP}}, {{Stat|Defense}}, {{Stat|Special Attack}}, and {{Stat|Special Defense}}, 2 IVs in {{Stat|Attack}}, and 0 IVs in {{Stat|Speed}}. It also has 152 {{EV}}s in HP, 94 in Defense, 252 in Special Attack, 12 in Special Defense, and 0 in every other stat.

{{G8event/head
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Gastrodon
|form=East Sea
|image=423Gastrodon-East
|nick=トリトドン
|gender=f
|level=50
|ndex=423
|type=Water
|type2=Ground
|ot=カ・エール
|id=200822
|ability=Storm Drain
|nature=Quiet
|fateful=yes
|ribbon=Battle Champion
|item=Expert Belt
|met=a Battle Competition
|move1=Protect|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status|move1rel=yes
|move2=Surf|move2type=Water|move2cat=Special|move2rel=yes
|move3=Ice Beam|move3type=Ice|move3cat=Special|move3rel=yes
|move4=Earth Power|move4type=Ground|move4cat=Special|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|August 22 to 23, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer|originlang=Japanese}}

====Distribution====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Gastrodon!
|title=カ・エール's Gastrodon Gift
}}

===Baik Jongyoon's Amoonguss===
[https://pokemonkorea.co.kr/ptc2020 This] {{shiny}} {{p|Amoonguss}} was distributed via serial code on [https://pokemonkorea.co.kr 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 {{IV}}s in {{Stat|HP}}, {{Stat|Defense}}, {{Stat|Special Attack}}, and {{Stat|Special Defense}} and 0 IVs in {{Stat|Attack}} and {{Stat|Speed}}. It also has 236 {{EV}}s in {{Stat|HP}}, 116 in {{Stat|Defense}}, 156 in {{Stat|Special Defense}}, and 0 in every other stat.

{{G8event/head
|ball=Cherish
|shiny=yes
|pokemon=Amoonguss
|nick=뽀록나
|gender=f
|image=HOME591 s
|level=50
|ndex=591
|type=Grass
|type2=Poison
|ot=백종윤
|id=200809
|ability=Regenerator
|nature=Sassy
|fateful=yes
|ribbon=Event
|item=Focus Sash
|met=a Battle Competition
|move1=Clear Smog|move1type=Poison|move1cat=Special|move1rel=yes
|move2=Spore|move2type=Grass|move2cat=Status|move2rel=yes
|move3=Protect|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status|move3rel=yes
|move4=Rage Powder|move4type=Grass|move4cat=Status|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|August 9 to 10, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer|originlang=Korean}}

====Distribution====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Amoonguss!
|title=백종윤's Amoonguss Gift
}}

===Jungle Pokémon===
[[File:Forest of Okoya Zarude.png|thumb|250px|Promotional artwork of {{p|Zarude}} associated with the event]]
[https://www.pokemon-movie.jp/tickets/point1.php These] [https://www.pokemon-movie.jp/tickets/point2.php Pokémon] are being distributed to players who preordered tickets to the upcoming twenty-third movie, ''[[M23|Secrets of the Jungle]]''. They include a {{shiny}} {{p|Celebi}} and {{p|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 August 7 and will be 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====
{{G8event/head
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Zarude
|level=60
|ndex=893
|image=893Zarude
|type=Dark
|type2=Grass
|ot={{tt|オコヤのもり|Japanese}} {{tt|Jungle|English, French}} {{tt|Giungla|Italian}} {{tt|Dschungel|German}} {{tt|Selva|Spanish}} {{tt|정글|Korean}} {{tt|丛林|Simplifed Chinese}} {{tt|叢林|Traditional Chinese}}
|id=200807
|ability=Leaf Guard
|nature=Sassy
|fateful=yes
|ribbon=Wishing
|item=Leftovers
|met=a 2020 Pokémon Movie
|move1=Close Combat|move1type=Fighting|move1cat=Physical|move1rel=yes
|move2=Power Whip|move2type=Grass|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Swagger|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status|move3rel=yes
|move4=Snarl|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Special|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|August 7, 2020 to March 31, 2021}}
{{G8event/footer}}

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Zarude!
|title=Jungle's Zarude Gift
}}

====Celebi====
{{G8event/head
|ball=Cherish
|shiny=yes
|pokemon=Celebi
|image=HOME251 s
|level=60
|ndex=251
|type=Psychic
|type2=Grass
|ot={{tt|オコヤのもり|Japanese}} {{tt|Jungle|English, French}} {{tt|Giungla|Italian}} {{tt|Dschungel|German}} {{tt|Selva|Spanish}} {{tt|정글|Korean}} {{tt|丛林|Simplifed Chinese}} {{tt|叢林|Traditional Chinese}}
|id={{tt|200807|200417 prior to delay}}
|ability=Natural Cure
|nature=Quirky
|fateful=yes
|ribbon=Wishing
|item=Lucky Egg
|met=a 2020 Pokémon Movie
|move1=Magical Leaf|move1type=Grass|move1cat=Special|move1rel=yes
|move2=Future Sight|move2type=Psychic|move2cat=Special|move2rel=yes
|move3=Life Dew|move3type=Water|move3cat=Status|move3rel=yes
|move4=Heal Bell|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|August 7, 2020 to March 31, 2021}}
{{G8event/footer}}

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Celebi!
|title=Jungle's Celebi Gift
}}

===Singapore's Pokémon Center Birthday Pokémon===
[https://www.facebook.com/Pokemon.official.Singapore/posts/birthday-service-campaign-announcementattention-everyonewe-have-a-special-surpri/2542090626117851/ These] Pikachu and Eevee were distributed via [[serial code]] to players of [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]] at {{OBP|Pokémon Center|store}} 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====
{{G8event/head
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Pikachu
|gender=m
|level=5
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot=PCSG
|id=200301
|ability=Static
|nature=Serious
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon Center
|ribbon=Birthday
|move1=Celebrate|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status|move1rel=yes
|move2=Play Nice|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status|move2rel=yes
|move3=Thunder Shock|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Special|move3rel=yes
|move4=Quick Attack|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|March 2020 to March 31, 2021}}
{{G8event/footer|originlang=English}}

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Pikachu!
|title=Happy Birthday!
}}

====Eevee====
{{G8event/head
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Eevee
|gender=m
|level=5
|ndex=133
|type=Normal
|ot=PCSG
|id=200301
|ability=Run Away
|nature=Docile
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon Center
|ribbon=Birthday
|move1=Celebrate|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status|move1rel=yes
|move2=Covet|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Helping Hand|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status|move3rel=yes
|move4=Tackle|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|March 2020 to March 31, 2021}}
{{G8event/footer|originlang=English}}

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Eevee!
|title=Happy Birthday!
}}

===Winter 2020 World Hobby Fair Gigantamax Pokémon===
[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2019/11/191129_e01.html These] [[Gigantamax|Gigantamax Factor]] {{p|Lapras}} and {{p|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:

{| style="background: #285078; {{roundy|0.5em}}; border: 3.5px solid #901820;"
|- style="text-align:center; background: #285078; border: 3.5px solid #901820; color:#fff"
|- style="color:#fff"
! Location
! Date
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Nagoya Dome}}, {{wp|Nagoya}}
| January 19, 2020
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Makuhari Messe International Exhibition Hall}}, {{wp|Tokyo}}
| January 25 and 26, 2020
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Fukuoka Yahuoku! Dome}}, {{wp|Fukuoka}}
| February 2, 2020
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Kyocera Dome}}, {{wp|Osaka}}
| February 9, 2020
|}{{-}}

====Lapras====
{{G8event/head
|ball=Poké
|balllink=Poké Ball (item)
|pokemon=Lapras
|gender=2
|gigantamax=yes
|level=50
|ndex=131
|type=Water
|type2=Ice
|ot=(Player's)
|id=(Player's)
|ability=Water Absorb
|ability2=Shell Armor
|ability3=Hydration
|nature=Random
|fateful=yes
|ribbon=Classic
|met=a Pokémon event
|move1=Surf|move1type=Water|move1cat=Special|move1rel=yes
|move2=Ice Beam|move2type=Ice|move2cat=Special|move2rel=yes
|move3=Ancient Power|move3type=Rock|move3cat=Special|move3rel=yes
|move4=Bulldoze|move4type=Ground|move4cat=Physical|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|January 19, 2020 to February 29, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer}}

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Lapras!
|title=Gigantamax Lapras Gift
}}

====Coalossal====
{{G8event/head
|ball=Poké
|balllink=Poké Ball (item)
|pokemon=Coalossal
|gender=2
|gigantamax=yes
|level=50
|ndex=839
|type=Rock
|type2=Fire
|ot=(Player's)
|id=(Player's)
|ability=Steam Engine
|ability2=Flame Body
|ability3=Flash Fire
|nature=Random
|fateful=yes
|ribbon=Classic
|met=a Pokémon event
|move1=Ancient Power|move1type=Rock|move1cat=Special|move1rel=yes
|move2=Flamethrower|move2type=Fire|move2cat=Special|move2rel=yes
|move3=Rock Slide|move3type=Rock|move3cat=Physical|move3rel=yes
|move4=Will-O-Wisp|move4type=Fire|move4cat=Status|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|January 19, 2020 to February 29, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer}}

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Coalossal!
|title=Gigantamax Coalossal Gift
}}

===Jump Festa '20 Gigantamax Snorlax===
This [[Gigantamax|Gigantamax Factor]] {{p|Snorlax}} was given to players who attended {{wp|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.

{{G8event/head
|ball=Poké
|balllink=Poké Ball (item)
|pokemon=Snorlax
|gender=2
|gigantamax=yes
|level=50
|ndex=143
|type=Normal
|ot=(Player's)
|id=(Player's)
|ability=Immunity
|ability2=Thick Fat
|ability3=Gluttony
|nature=Sassy
|fateful=yes
|ribbon=Classic
|met=a Pokémon event
|move1=Body Slam|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical|move1rel=yes
|move2=High Horsepower|move2type=Ground|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Brick Break|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Physical|move3rel=yes
|move4=Bulldoze|move4type=Ground|move4cat=Physical|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|December 21, 2019 to January 31, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer}}

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Snorlax!
|title=Gigantamax Snorlax Gift
}}

===Pokémon Center Birthday Pokémon===
[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2019/10/191025_p01.html These] Pikachu and Eevee were distributed via [[serial code]] to players of [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]] at {{OBP|Pokémon Center|store}} stores and [[Pokémon Store]]s in Japan from November 15, 2019 , if they visited during the month of their birthday, but only if they provided proof of their date of birth and Nintendo Switch.

====Pikachu====
{{G8event/head
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Pikachu
|gender=m
|level=5
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot=ポケセン
|id=191115
|ability=Static
|nature=Serious
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon Center
|ribbon=Birthday
|move1=Celebrate|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status|move1rel=yes
|move2=Play Nice|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status|move2rel=yes
|move3=Thunder Shock|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Special|move3rel=yes
|move4=Quick Attack|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|November 15, 2019 to March 31, 2021}}
{{G8event/footer|originlang=Japanese}}

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Pikachu!
|title=Happy Birthday!
}}

====Eevee====
{{G8event/head
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Eevee
|gender=m
|level=5
|ndex=133
|type=Normal
|ot=ポケセン
|id=191115
|ability=Run Away
|nature=Docile
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon Center
|ribbon=Birthday
|move1=Celebrate|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status|move1rel=yes
|move2=Covet|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Helping Hand|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status|move3rel=yes
|move4=Tackle|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|November 15, 2019 to March 31, 2021}}
{{G8event/footer|originlang=Japanese}}

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Eevee!
|title=Happy Birthday!
}}

===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 {{p|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.

{{G8event/head
|ball=Poké
|balllink=Poké Ball (item)
|pokemon=Mew
|level=1
|ndex=151
|type=Psychic
|ot=(Player's)
|id=(Player's)
|ability=Synchronize
|nature=Random
|fateful=yes
|met=the Poké Ball Plus
|move1=Pound|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical|move1rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|November 16, 2018 onwards}}
{{G8event/footer}}

====Distribution====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Mew!
|title=Mythical Pokémon Mew Gift
}}

==See also==
{{Event Pokémon}}

[[Category:Lists]]
[[Category:Event Pokémon]]
[[Category:Japanese region event distributions]]
[[Category:Generation VIII event distributions]]

List of serial code event Pokémon distributions (Generation VIII)

2021-02-19T23:15:20Z

NotATrainer: Corrected Shiny Toxtricity ribbon

This is a reverse-chronological '''list of event Pokémon distributions''' that were given away via [[serial code]]s 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 Gift]]s on Nintendo Switch games.

==List of event Pokémon==
===25th Anniversary Singing Pikachu===


{{G8event/head
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Pikachu
|level=25
|ndex=025
|image=025Pikachu
|type=Electric
|ot=GF
|id=???
|ability=Lightning Rod
|nature=Any
|fateful=yes
|ribbon=Souvenir
|item=Light Ball
|met=???
|move1=Sing|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status|move1rel=yes
|move2=Encore|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status|move2rel=yes
|move3=Celebrate|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status|move3rel=yes
|move4=Electro Ball|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|February 25, 2021 }}
{{G8event/footer}}
===Shining Fates Shiny Toxtricity===
This Pokémon is distributed to promote the new Shining Fates set of the Pokémon TCG.

{{G8event/head
|ball=Cherish
|shiny=yes
|pokemon=Toxtricity
|image=HOME849 s
|level=50
|ndex=841
|type=Electric
|type2=Poison
|ot=Rock Star
|id=210219
|ability=Punk Rock
|nature=Random
|fateful=yes
|ribbon=Classic
|item=Throat Spray
|met=a lovely place
|move1=Overdrive|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special|move1rel=yes
|move2=Sludge Wave|move2type=Poison|move2cat=Special|move2rel=yes
|move3=Boomburst|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Special|move3rel=yes
|move4=Rising Voltage|move4type=Grass|move4cat=Status|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|February 19, 2021 to March 18, 2021}}
{{G8event/footer}}

====Distribution====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Toxtricity!
|title=Shiny Toxtricity Gift
}}

===Forest of Okoya Dada Zarude===

This Pokémon is set to be [https://www.pokemon-movie.jp/present/index.php distributed] to players who preordered tickets to the upcoming twenty-third movie, ''[[M23|Secrets of the Jungle]]''.

{{G8event/head
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Zarude
|form=Dada
|level=70
|ndex=893
|image=893Zarude-Dada
|type=Dark
|type2=Grass
|ot={{tt|オコヤのもり|Japanese}} {{tt|Jungle|English, French}} {{tt|Giungla|Italian}} {{tt|Dschungel|German}} {{tt|Selva|Spanish}} {{tt|정글|Korean}} {{tt|丛林|Simplifed Chinese}} {{tt|叢林|Traditional Chinese}}
|id=201225
|ability=Leaf Guard
|nature=Adamant
|fateful=yes
|ribbon=Wishing
|item=Choice Scarf
|met=a 2020 Pokémon Movie
|move1=Jungle Healing|move1type=Grass|move1cat=Status|move1rel=yes
|move2=Hammer Arm|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Power Whip|move3type=Grass|move3cat=Physical|move3rel=yes
|move4=Energy Ball|move4type=Grass|move4cat=Special|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|December 25, 2020 to March 31, 2021}}
{{G8event/footer}}

====Distribution====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Zarude!
|title=Zarude (Dada) Gift
}}

===Mister Donut's Chansey===
[https://www.misterdonut.jp/goods/lucky_scratch_card/ This] {{p|Chansey}} was distributed to players who spend 1000 Yen at Mister Donut in Japan from December 4, 2020.
{{G8event/head
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Chansey
|level=7
|ndex=113
|type=Normal
|ot=ミスド
|id=201204
|ability=Nature Cure
|ability2=Serene Grace
|nature=Random
|fateful=yes
|met=a lovely place
|ribbon=Classic
|item=Lucky Egg
|move1=Present|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical|move1rel=yes
|move2=Sweet Kiss|move2type=Fairy|move2cat=Status|move2rel=yes
|move3=Charm|move3type=Fairy|move3cat=Status|move3rel=yes
|move4=Soft-Boiled|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|December 4, 2020 to February 5, 2021}}
{{G8event/footer|originlang=Japanese}}

====Distribution====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Chansey!
|title=ミスド's Chansey Gift
}}

===Pokémon Scrap 2020 Pokémon===
[[File:Pokémon Scrap 2020 logo.png|thumb|Pokémon Scrap 2020 logo]]
[[File:Pokémon Scrap 2020 artwork.png|thumb|Pokémon Scrap 2020 artwork]]
These Pokémon were [https://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/getchallenge_2020/ 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 [https://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/getchallenge_2020/products/ 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 {{p|Genesect}} code, five resulted in ten [[Dynite Ore]]s code, ten resulted in a [[Poké Ball]] Set 1 ([[Fast Ball]], [[Level Ball]], and [[Love Ball]]) code , 13 resulted in a {{p|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 {{p|Marshadow}} code, 27 resulted in a Poké Ball Set 3 ([[Safari Ball]] and [[Sport Ball]]) code, and 30 Pokémon Scraps resulted in a [[Master Ball]] code. The serial codes could be used to obtain the Pokémon from November 20, 2020 to April 30, 2021.

====Genesect====
{{G8event/head
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Genesect
|level=60
|ndex=649
|type=Bug
|type2=Steel
|ot=ゲッチャレ
|id=201120
|ability=Download
|nature=Random
|fateful=yes
|met=a lovely place
|ribbon=Classic
|move1=Techno Blast|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Special|move1rel=yes
|move2=X-Scissor|move2type=Bug|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Metal Claw|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical|move3rel=yes
|move4=Fell Stinger|move4type=Bug|move4cat=Physical|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|November 20, 2020 to April 30, 2021}}
{{G8event/footer|originlang=Japanese}}

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Genesect!
|title=Mythical Pokémon Genesect Gift
}}

====Volcanion====
{{G8event/head
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Volcanion
|level=60
|ndex=721
|type=Fire
|type2=Water
|ot=ゲッチャレ
|id=201120
|ability=Water Absorb
|nature=Random
|fateful=yes
|met=a lovely place
|ribbon=Classic
|move1=Steam Eruption|move1type=Water|move1cat=Special|move1rel=yes
|move2=Flare Blitz|move2type=Fire|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Incinerate|move3type=Fire|move3cat=Special|move3rel=yes
|move4=Haze|move4type=Ice|move4cat=Status|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|November 20, 2020 to April 30, 2021}}
{{G8event/footer|originlang=Japanese}}

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Volcanion!
|title=Mythical Pokémon Volcanion Gift
}}

====Marshadow====
{{G8event/head
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Marshadow
|level=60
|ndex=802
|type=Ghost
|type2=Fighting
|ot=ゲッチャレ
|id=201120
|ability=Technician
|nature=Random
|fateful=yes
|met=a lovely place
|ribbon=Classic
|move1=Spectral Thief|move1type=Ghost|move1cat=Physical|move1rel=yes
|move2=Drain Punch|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Force Palm|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Physical|move3rel=yes
|move4=Shadow Sneak|move4type=Ghost|move4cat=Physical|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|November 20, 2020 to April 30, 2021}}
{{G8event/footer|originlang=Japanese}}

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Marshadow!
|title=Mythical Pokémon Marshadow Gift
}}

===Worldwide Jungle Zarude===
[[File:North America Jungle Zarude.png|250px|thumb|North America Serial code image from newsletter]]
This Pokémon is being [https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/the-mythical-pokemon-zarude-the-rogue-monkey-pokemon-has-been-discovered/ 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.

{{G8event/head
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Zarude
|level=60
|ndex=893
|image=893Zarude
|type=Dark
|type2=Grass
|ot={{tt|オコヤのもり|Japanese}} {{tt|Jungle|English, French}} {{tt|Giungla|Italian}} {{tt|Dschungel|German}} {{tt|Selva|Spanish}} {{tt|정글|Korean}} {{tt|丛林|Simplifed Chinese}} {{tt|叢林|Traditional Chinese}}
|id=201113
|ability=Leaf Guard
|nature=Sassy
|fateful=yes
|ribbon=Wishing
|item=Leftovers
|met=a lovely place
|move1=Close Combat|move1type=Fighting|move1cat=Physical|move1rel=yes
|move2=Power Whip|move2type=Grass|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Swagger|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status|move3rel=yes
|move4=Snarl|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Special|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|November 13, 2020 to March 31, 2021}}
{{G8event/footer}}

====Distribution====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Zarude!
|title=Mythical Pokémon Zarude Gift
}}

====Locations====
{| style="background: #285078; {{roundy|0.5em}}; border: 3.5px solid #901820" class=sortable
|- style="color:#fff"
! Country
! Location
! Dates
! Redeem By
|- style="background: #fff"
| Australia
| Pokémon Trainer Club newsletter
| December 12, 2020
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| Austria
| [https://www.gamestop.at/pokemon GameStop] online
| November 13 to December 13, 2020
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| Belgium
| [https://www.gamemania.be/Articles/ontvang-zarude-in-pokemon-sword-shield GameMania] online
| November 13 to December 13, 2020
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| Canada
| Pokémon Trainer Club newsletter
| ?
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| Denmark
| [https://www.spelochsant.se/lists/id/pokemon-zarude Spel & Sånt] and [https://www.webhallen.com/se/campaign/8682-Pokemon-Zarude Webhallen] online
| November 13 to December 13, 2020
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| Europe{{tt|*|Including the other European countries on this list}}
| Pokémon Trainer Club newsletter
| January 2021
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| Finland
| [https://www.spelochsant.se/lists/id/pokemon-zarude Spel & Sånt] and [https://www.webhallen.com/se/campaign/8682-Pokemon-Zarude Webhallen] online
| November 13 to December 13, 2020
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| France
| [https://www.micromania.fr/LicenseCampaign?id=Pokemon Micromania] online
| November 13 to December 13, 2020
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| Germany
| [https://www.gamestop.de/pokemon GameStop] online
| November 13 to December 13, 2020
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| Greece
| Send a private message to Nintendo CD Media's Facebook page
| November 30 to December 14, 2020
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| Hungary
| {{wp|PlayIT Store (retailer)|PlayIT Store}}, {{wp|PlatinumShop (retailer)|PlatinumShop}}, {{wp|Konzol Stúdió (retailer)|Konzol Stúdió}}, {{wp|Game Park (retailer)|Game Park}} and {{wp|Konzolkirály (retailer)|Konzolkirály}} stores
| November 13 to December 13, 2020
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| Ireland
| [https://www.gamestop.ie/pokemon GameStop] online
| November 13 to December 13, 2020
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| Italy
| [https://www.gamestop.it/pokemongcc GameStop] online
| November 13 to December 13, 2020
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| Latin America
| Pokémon Trainer Club newsletter
| December 11, 2020
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| Netherlands
| [https://www.gamemania.nl/Articles/ontvang-zarude-in-pokemon-sword-shield GameMania] online
| November 13 to December 13, 2020
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| Norway
| [https://www.spelochsant.se/lists/id/pokemon-zarude Spel & Sånt] and [https://www.webhallen.com/se/campaign/8682-Pokemon-Zarude Webhallen] online
| November 13 to December 13, 2020
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| Poland
| [https://konsoleigry.pl/nintendo-switch/15618-kod-na-pokemon-zarude.html Konsoleigry.pl], {{wp|HDmarket.pl}} and {{wp|Master Game}} online
| November 13 until supplies ran out
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| Portugal
| {{wp|FNAC}} stores
| November 13 to December 13, 2020
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| Russia
| Send an email to contest@nintendo.ru
| November 13 to December 13, 2020
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| Spain
| [https://www.game.es/pokemon-zarude# GAME] online
| November 13 to December 13, 2020
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| Sweden
| [https://www.spelochsant.se/lists/id/pokemon-zarude Spel & Sånt] and [https://www.webhallen.com/se/campaign/8682-Pokemon-Zarude Webhallen] online
| November 13 to December 13, 2020
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| Switzerland
| [https://www.gamestop.ch/pokemon GameStop] online
| November 13 to December 13, 2020
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| United States
| Pokémon Trainer Club newsletter
| December 11, 2020
| March 31, 2021
|}

===Pokémon Center Birthday Milcery===
[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2020/10/201016_p01.html These] Milcery were distributed via [[serial code]] to players of [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]] at {{OBP|Pokémon Center|store}} stores and [[Pokémon Store]]s in Japan from November 1, 2020, and in Singapore from [https://www.facebook.com/Pokemon.official.Singapore/posts/2749338525393059 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====
<div><ul style="margin-left:0px;">
<li style="display: inline-table;">
{{G8event/head
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Milcery
|gender=f
|level=5
|ndex=868
|type=Fairy
|ot={{tt|ポケセン|Japan}}
|id=201101
|ability=Sweet Veil
|nature=Hardy
|item=Ribbon Sweet
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon Center
|ribbon=Birthday
|move1=Celebrate|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status|move1rel=yes
|move2=Last Resort|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Entrainment|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status|move3rel=yes
|move4=Attract|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|November 1, 2020 to January 31, 2022}}
{{G8event/footer|originlang=Japanese}}
</li>
<li style="display: inline-table;">
{{G8event/head
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Milcery
|gender=f
|level=5
|ndex=868
|type=Fairy
|ot={{tt|PCSG|Singapore}}
|id=201101
|ability=Sweet Veil
|nature=Hardy
|item=Ribbon Sweet
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon Center
|ribbon=Birthday
|move1=Celebrate|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status|move1rel=yes
|move2=Last Resort|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Entrainment|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status|move3rel=yes
|move4=Attract|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|November 1, 2020 to January 31, 2022}}
{{G8event/footer|originlang=English}}
</li>
</ul></div>

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Milcery!
|title=Happy Birthday!
}}

====Star Sweet Milcery====
<div><ul style="margin-left:0px;">
<li style="display: inline-table;">
{{G8event/head
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Milcery
|gender=f
|level=5
|ndex=868
|type=Fairy
|ot={{tt|ポケセン|Japan}}
|id=201101
|ability=Sweet Veil
|nature=Hardy
|item=Star Sweet
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon Center
|ribbon=Birthday
|move1=Celebrate|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status|move1rel=yes
|move2=Last Resort|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Entrainment|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status|move3rel=yes
|move4=Attract|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|November 1, 2020 to January 31, 2022}}
{{G8event/footer|originlang=Japanese}}
</li>
<li style="display: inline-table;">
{{G8event/head
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Milcery
|gender=f
|level=5
|ndex=868
|type=Fairy
|ot={{tt|PCSG|Singapore}}
|id=201101
|ability=Sweet Veil
|nature=Hardy
|item=Star Sweet
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon Center
|ribbon=Birthday
|move1=Celebrate|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status|move1rel=yes
|move2=Last Resort|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Entrainment|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status|move3rel=yes
|move4=Attract|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|November 1, 2020 to January 31, 2022}}
{{G8event/footer|originlang=English}}
</li>
</ul></div>

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Milcery!
|title=Happy Birthday!
}}

===Pikachu in a cap===
All [[Pikachu in a cap]] were [https://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/sword_shield_expansion/news/200929_01/ distributed] via universal serial codes through the [https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/get-ashs-pikachu-wearing-ashs-caps-in-pokemon-sword-or-pokemon-shield/ official Pokémon website]. All codes expired 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 {{m|Volt Tackle}} from the [[Move Reminder]].

====World Cap====
Players could claim World Cap Pikachu with the serial code '''K1NP1KA1855'''.

{{G8event/head
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Pikachu
|form=World Cap
|image=025Pikachu-World
|gender=m
|level=25
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot={{tt|サトシ|Japanese}} {{tt|Ash|English, German, Italian, Spanish}} {{tt|Sacha|French}} {{tt|지우|Korean}} {{tt|小智|Chinese}}
|id=201023
|ability=Static
|nature=Hardy
|item=Light Ball
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon TV program
|ribbon=Classic
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special|move1rel=yes
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical|move3rel=yes
|move4=Electroweb|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entry|swsh|serial code|online|October 30 to November 30, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer}}

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Pikachu!
|title=Pikachu (World Cap) Gift
}}

====Alola Cap====
Players could claim Alola Cap Pikachu with the serial code '''ULTRAP1KA'''.

{{G8event/head
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Pikachu
|form=Alola Cap
|image=025Pikachu-Alola
|gender=m
|level=25
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot={{tt|サトシ|Japanese}} {{tt|Ash|English, German, Italian, Spanish}} {{tt|Sacha|French}} {{tt|지우|Korean}} {{tt|小智|Chinese}}
|id=201023
|ability=Static
|nature=Hardy
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon TV program
|ribbon=Classic
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special|move1rel=yes
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical|move3rel=yes
|move4=Electroweb|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entry|swsh|serial code|online|October 23 to November 30, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer}}

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Pikachu!
|title=Pikachu (Alola Cap) Gift
}}

====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.

{{G8event/head
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Pikachu
|form=Kalos Cap
|image=025Pikachu-Kalos
|gender=m
|level=25
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot={{tt|サトシ|Japanese}} {{tt|Ash|English, German, Italian, Spanish}} {{tt|Sacha|French}} {{tt|지우|Korean}} {{tt|小智|Chinese}}
|id=201023
|ability=Static
|nature=Hardy
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon TV program
|ribbon=Classic
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special|move1rel=yes
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical|move3rel=yes
|move4=Electroweb|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entry|swsh|serial code|online|October 18 to November 30, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer}}

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Pikachu!
|title=Pikachu (Kalos Cap) Gift
}}

====Unova Cap====
Players could claim Unova Cap Pikachu with the serial code '''P1KABESTW1SH'''.

{{G8event/head
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Pikachu
|form=Unova Cap
|image=025Pikachu-Unova
|gender=m
|level=25
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot={{tt|サトシ|Japanese}} {{tt|Ash|English, German, Italian, Spanish}} {{tt|Sacha|French}} {{tt|지우|Korean}} {{tt|小智|Chinese}}
|id=201023
|ability=Static
|nature=Hardy
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon TV program
|ribbon=Classic
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special|move1rel=yes
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical|move3rel=yes
|move4=Electroweb|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entry|swsh|serial code|online|October 16 to November 30, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer}}

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Pikachu!
|title=Pikachu (Unova Cap) Gift
}}

====Sinnoh Cap====
Players could claim Sinnoh Cap Pikachu with the serial code '''V0LTTACKLEP1KA'''.

{{G8event/head
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Pikachu
|form=Sinnoh Cap
|image=025Pikachu-Sinnoh
|gender=m
|level=25
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot={{tt|サトシ|Japanese}} {{tt|Ash|English, German, Italian, Spanish}} {{tt|Sacha|French}} {{tt|지우|Korean}} {{tt|小智|Chinese}}
|id=201023
|ability=Static
|nature=Hardy
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon TV program
|ribbon=Classic
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special|move1rel=yes
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical|move3rel=yes
|move4=Electroweb|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entry|swsh|serial code|online|October 9 to November 30, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer}}

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Pikachu!
|title=Pikachu (Sinnoh Cap) Gift
}}

====Hoenn Cap====
Players could claim Hoenn Cap Pikachu with the serial code '''P1KAADVANCE'''.

{{G8event/head
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Pikachu
|form=Hoenn Cap
|image=025Pikachu-Hoenn
|gender=m
|level=25
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot={{tt|サトシ|Japanese}} {{tt|Ash|English, German, Italian, Spanish}} {{tt|Sacha|French}} {{tt|지우|Korean}} {{tt|小智|Chinese}}
|id=201023
|ability=Static
|nature=Hardy
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon TV program
|ribbon=Classic
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special|move1rel=yes
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical|move3rel=yes
|move4=Electroweb|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entry|swsh|serial code|online|October 2, 2020 to November 30, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer}}

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Pikachu!
|title=Pikachu (Hoenn Cap) Gift
}}

====Partner Cap====
Players could claim Partner Cap Pikachu with the serial code '''1CH00SEY0U'''.

{{G8event/head
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Pikachu
|form=Partner Cap
|image=025Pikachu-Partner
|gender=m
|level=25
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot={{tt|サトシ|Japanese}} {{tt|Ash|English, German, Italian, Spanish}} {{tt|Sacha|French}} {{tt|지우|Korean}} {{tt|小智|Chinese}}
|id=201023
|ability=Static
|nature=Hardy
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon TV program
|ribbon=Classic
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special|move1rel=yes
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical|move3rel=yes
|move4=Electroweb|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entry|swsh|serial code|online|September 29 to November 30, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer}}

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Pikachu!
|title=Pikachu (Partner Cap) Gift
}}

====Original Cap====
Players could claim Original Cap Pikachu with the serial code '''P1KACHUGET'''.

{{G8event/head
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Pikachu
|form=Original Cap
|image=025Pikachu-Original
|gender=m
|level=25
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot={{tt|サトシ|Japanese}} {{tt|Ash|English, German, Italian, Spanish}} {{tt|Sacha|French}} {{tt|지우|Korean}} {{tt|小智|Chinese}}
|id=201023
|ability=Static
|nature=Hardy
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon TV program
|ribbon=Classic
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special|move1rel=yes
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical|move3rel=yes
|move4=Electroweb|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entry|swsh|serial code|online|September 29 to November 30, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer}}

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Pikachu!
|title=Pikachu (Original Cap) Gift
}}

===Ash's Charizard===
[http://web.archive.org/web/20200930121333/https://pokemonkorea.co.kr/m22gift This] {{p|Charizard}} was distributed in South Korea as a bonus for attendees of the Korean dub screening of ''[[M22|Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution]]'' on September 30, 2020. The serial code will be redeemable until November 30, 2020.

This Pokémon is based on [[Ash's Charizard]], which bears many similarities to the {{DL|List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII|Korean Ash's Charizard}} from [[Generation VII]], with the unusable {{m|Dragon Rage}} being replaced by {{m|Dragon Tail}}.

{{G8event/head
|ball=Poké
|balllink=Poké Ball (item)
|pokemon=Charizard
|nick=리자몽
|gender=m
|level=50
|ndex=006
|type=Fire
|type2=Flying
|ot=지우
|id=200930
|ability=Blaze
|nature=Adamant
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon movie
|ribbon=Wishing
|move1=Flamethrower|move1type=Fire|move1cat=Special|move1rel=yes
|move2=Dragon Tail|move2type=Dragon|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Slash|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical|move3rel=yes
|move4=Seismic Toss|move4type=Fighting|move4cat=Physical|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|September 30 to November 30, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer|originlang=Korean}}

====Distribution====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Charizard!
|title=지우's Charizard Gift
}}

===Pokémon Player's Cup Porygon2===
[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/receive-a-battle-ready-porygon2-celebrating-the-pokemon-players-cup/ This] {{p|Porygon2}} was distributed via serial code during the live stream of the English-language [https://www.pokemon.com/us/play-pokemon/pokemon-players-cup/about/ 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 {{m|Trick Room}}. The code expired August 31, 2020. It has a fixed 31 {{IV}}s in {{Stat|HP}} and 0 IVs in {{Stat|Attack}} and {{Stat|Speed}}. It also has 252 {{EV}}s in {{Stat|HP}} and {{Stat|Defense}}, 4 in {{Stat|Special Defense}}, and 0 in every other stat.

{{G8event/head
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Porygon2
|level=50
|ndex=233
|type=Normal
|ot=VGC20
|id=200822
|ability=Download
|nature=Sassy
|fateful=yes
|ribbon=Event
|item=Eviolite
|met=a Pokémon event
|move1=Recover|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status|move1rel=yes
|move2=Trick Room|move2type=Psychic|move2cat=Status|move2rel=yes
|move3=Ice Beam|move3type=Ice|move3cat=Special|move3rel=yes
|move4=Thunderbolt|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|August 22 to 31, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer}}

====Distribution====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Porygon2!
|title=Porygon2 Gift
}}

===Pokémon Japan Championships 2019 Gastrodon===
[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/sp/tournament_2020/?a004=news This] [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Gastrodon|East Sea]] {{p|Gastrodon}} was distributed via serial code during the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEvzJq9ncwc&t=8550 live stream] of the Japanese 2020 Championship on [https://www.pokemon.co.jp/redirect/index.php/20428/ Niconico] and [https://www.pokemon.co.jp/redirect/index.php/20429/ 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 {{IV}}s in {{Stat|HP}}, {{Stat|Defense}}, {{Stat|Special Attack}}, and {{Stat|Special Defense}}, 2 IVs in {{Stat|Attack}}, and 0 IVs in {{Stat|Speed}}. It also has 152 {{EV}}s in HP, 94 in Defense, 252 in Special Attack, 12 in Special Defense, and 0 in every other stat.

{{G8event/head
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Gastrodon
|form=East Sea
|image=423Gastrodon-East
|nick=トリトドン
|gender=f
|level=50
|ndex=423
|type=Water
|type2=Ground
|ot=カ・エール
|id=200822
|ability=Storm Drain
|nature=Quiet
|fateful=yes
|ribbon=Battle Champion
|item=Expert Belt
|met=a Battle Competition
|move1=Protect|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status|move1rel=yes
|move2=Surf|move2type=Water|move2cat=Special|move2rel=yes
|move3=Ice Beam|move3type=Ice|move3cat=Special|move3rel=yes
|move4=Earth Power|move4type=Ground|move4cat=Special|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|August 22 to 23, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer|originlang=Japanese}}

====Distribution====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Gastrodon!
|title=カ・エール's Gastrodon Gift
}}

===Baik Jongyoon's Amoonguss===
[https://pokemonkorea.co.kr/ptc2020 This] {{shiny}} {{p|Amoonguss}} was distributed via serial code on [https://pokemonkorea.co.kr 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 {{IV}}s in {{Stat|HP}}, {{Stat|Defense}}, {{Stat|Special Attack}}, and {{Stat|Special Defense}} and 0 IVs in {{Stat|Attack}} and {{Stat|Speed}}. It also has 236 {{EV}}s in {{Stat|HP}}, 116 in {{Stat|Defense}}, 156 in {{Stat|Special Defense}}, and 0 in every other stat.

{{G8event/head
|ball=Cherish
|shiny=yes
|pokemon=Amoonguss
|nick=뽀록나
|gender=f
|image=HOME591 s
|level=50
|ndex=591
|type=Grass
|type2=Poison
|ot=백종윤
|id=200809
|ability=Regenerator
|nature=Sassy
|fateful=yes
|ribbon=Event
|item=Focus Sash
|met=a Battle Competition
|move1=Clear Smog|move1type=Poison|move1cat=Special|move1rel=yes
|move2=Spore|move2type=Grass|move2cat=Status|move2rel=yes
|move3=Protect|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status|move3rel=yes
|move4=Rage Powder|move4type=Grass|move4cat=Status|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|August 9 to 10, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer|originlang=Korean}}

====Distribution====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Amoonguss!
|title=백종윤's Amoonguss Gift
}}

===Jungle Pokémon===
[[File:Forest of Okoya Zarude.png|thumb|250px|Promotional artwork of {{p|Zarude}} associated with the event]]
[https://www.pokemon-movie.jp/tickets/point1.php These] [https://www.pokemon-movie.jp/tickets/point2.php Pokémon] are being distributed to players who preordered tickets to the upcoming twenty-third movie, ''[[M23|Secrets of the Jungle]]''. They include a {{shiny}} {{p|Celebi}} and {{p|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 August 7 and will be 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====
{{G8event/head
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Zarude
|level=60
|ndex=893
|image=893Zarude
|type=Dark
|type2=Grass
|ot={{tt|オコヤのもり|Japanese}} {{tt|Jungle|English, French}} {{tt|Giungla|Italian}} {{tt|Dschungel|German}} {{tt|Selva|Spanish}} {{tt|정글|Korean}} {{tt|丛林|Simplifed Chinese}} {{tt|叢林|Traditional Chinese}}
|id=200807
|ability=Leaf Guard
|nature=Sassy
|fateful=yes
|ribbon=Wishing
|item=Leftovers
|met=a 2020 Pokémon Movie
|move1=Close Combat|move1type=Fighting|move1cat=Physical|move1rel=yes
|move2=Power Whip|move2type=Grass|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Swagger|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status|move3rel=yes
|move4=Snarl|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Special|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|August 7, 2020 to March 31, 2021}}
{{G8event/footer}}

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Zarude!
|title=Jungle's Zarude Gift
}}

====Celebi====
{{G8event/head
|ball=Cherish
|shiny=yes
|pokemon=Celebi
|image=HOME251 s
|level=60
|ndex=251
|type=Psychic
|type2=Grass
|ot={{tt|オコヤのもり|Japanese}} {{tt|Jungle|English, French}} {{tt|Giungla|Italian}} {{tt|Dschungel|German}} {{tt|Selva|Spanish}} {{tt|정글|Korean}} {{tt|丛林|Simplifed Chinese}} {{tt|叢林|Traditional Chinese}}
|id={{tt|200807|200417 prior to delay}}
|ability=Natural Cure
|nature=Quirky
|fateful=yes
|ribbon=Wishing
|item=Lucky Egg
|met=a 2020 Pokémon Movie
|move1=Magical Leaf|move1type=Grass|move1cat=Special|move1rel=yes
|move2=Future Sight|move2type=Psychic|move2cat=Special|move2rel=yes
|move3=Life Dew|move3type=Water|move3cat=Status|move3rel=yes
|move4=Heal Bell|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|August 7, 2020 to March 31, 2021}}
{{G8event/footer}}

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Celebi!
|title=Jungle's Celebi Gift
}}

===Singapore's Pokémon Center Birthday Pokémon===
[https://www.facebook.com/Pokemon.official.Singapore/posts/birthday-service-campaign-announcementattention-everyonewe-have-a-special-surpri/2542090626117851/ These] Pikachu and Eevee were distributed via [[serial code]] to players of [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]] at {{OBP|Pokémon Center|store}} 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====
{{G8event/head
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Pikachu
|gender=m
|level=5
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot=PCSG
|id=200301
|ability=Static
|nature=Serious
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon Center
|ribbon=Birthday
|move1=Celebrate|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status|move1rel=yes
|move2=Play Nice|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status|move2rel=yes
|move3=Thunder Shock|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Special|move3rel=yes
|move4=Quick Attack|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|March 2020 to March 31, 2021}}
{{G8event/footer|originlang=English}}

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Pikachu!
|title=Happy Birthday!
}}

====Eevee====
{{G8event/head
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Eevee
|gender=m
|level=5
|ndex=133
|type=Normal
|ot=PCSG
|id=200301
|ability=Run Away
|nature=Docile
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon Center
|ribbon=Birthday
|move1=Celebrate|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status|move1rel=yes
|move2=Covet|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Helping Hand|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status|move3rel=yes
|move4=Tackle|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|March 2020 to March 31, 2021}}
{{G8event/footer|originlang=English}}

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Eevee!
|title=Happy Birthday!
}}

===Winter 2020 World Hobby Fair Gigantamax Pokémon===
[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2019/11/191129_e01.html These] [[Gigantamax|Gigantamax Factor]] {{p|Lapras}} and {{p|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:

{| style="background: #285078; {{roundy|0.5em}}; border: 3.5px solid #901820;"
|- style="text-align:center; background: #285078; border: 3.5px solid #901820; color:#fff"
|- style="color:#fff"
! Location
! Date
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Nagoya Dome}}, {{wp|Nagoya}}
| January 19, 2020
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Makuhari Messe International Exhibition Hall}}, {{wp|Tokyo}}
| January 25 and 26, 2020
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Fukuoka Yahuoku! Dome}}, {{wp|Fukuoka}}
| February 2, 2020
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Kyocera Dome}}, {{wp|Osaka}}
| February 9, 2020
|}{{-}}

====Lapras====
{{G8event/head
|ball=Poké
|balllink=Poké Ball (item)
|pokemon=Lapras
|gender=2
|gigantamax=yes
|level=50
|ndex=131
|type=Water
|type2=Ice
|ot=(Player's)
|id=(Player's)
|ability=Water Absorb
|ability2=Shell Armor
|ability3=Hydration
|nature=Random
|fateful=yes
|ribbon=Classic
|met=a Pokémon event
|move1=Surf|move1type=Water|move1cat=Special|move1rel=yes
|move2=Ice Beam|move2type=Ice|move2cat=Special|move2rel=yes
|move3=Ancient Power|move3type=Rock|move3cat=Special|move3rel=yes
|move4=Bulldoze|move4type=Ground|move4cat=Physical|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|January 19, 2020 to February 29, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer}}

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Lapras!
|title=Gigantamax Lapras Gift
}}

====Coalossal====
{{G8event/head
|ball=Poké
|balllink=Poké Ball (item)
|pokemon=Coalossal
|gender=2
|gigantamax=yes
|level=50
|ndex=839
|type=Rock
|type2=Fire
|ot=(Player's)
|id=(Player's)
|ability=Steam Engine
|ability2=Flame Body
|ability3=Flash Fire
|nature=Random
|fateful=yes
|ribbon=Classic
|met=a Pokémon event
|move1=Ancient Power|move1type=Rock|move1cat=Special|move1rel=yes
|move2=Flamethrower|move2type=Fire|move2cat=Special|move2rel=yes
|move3=Rock Slide|move3type=Rock|move3cat=Physical|move3rel=yes
|move4=Will-O-Wisp|move4type=Fire|move4cat=Status|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|January 19, 2020 to February 29, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer}}

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Coalossal!
|title=Gigantamax Coalossal Gift
}}

===Jump Festa '20 Gigantamax Snorlax===
This [[Gigantamax|Gigantamax Factor]] {{p|Snorlax}} was given to players who attended {{wp|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.

{{G8event/head
|ball=Poké
|balllink=Poké Ball (item)
|pokemon=Snorlax
|gender=2
|gigantamax=yes
|level=50
|ndex=143
|type=Normal
|ot=(Player's)
|id=(Player's)
|ability=Immunity
|ability2=Thick Fat
|ability3=Gluttony
|nature=Sassy
|fateful=yes
|ribbon=Classic
|met=a Pokémon event
|move1=Body Slam|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical|move1rel=yes
|move2=High Horsepower|move2type=Ground|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Brick Break|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Physical|move3rel=yes
|move4=Bulldoze|move4type=Ground|move4cat=Physical|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|December 21, 2019 to January 31, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer}}

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Snorlax!
|title=Gigantamax Snorlax Gift
}}

===Pokémon Center Birthday Pokémon===
[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2019/10/191025_p01.html These] Pikachu and Eevee were distributed via [[serial code]] to players of [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]] at {{OBP|Pokémon Center|store}} stores and [[Pokémon Store]]s in Japan from November 15, 2019 , if they visited during the month of their birthday, but only if they provided proof of their date of birth and Nintendo Switch.

====Pikachu====
{{G8event/head
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Pikachu
|gender=m
|level=5
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot=ポケセン
|id=191115
|ability=Static
|nature=Serious
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon Center
|ribbon=Birthday
|move1=Celebrate|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status|move1rel=yes
|move2=Play Nice|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status|move2rel=yes
|move3=Thunder Shock|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Special|move3rel=yes
|move4=Quick Attack|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|November 15, 2019 to March 31, 2021}}
{{G8event/footer|originlang=Japanese}}

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Pikachu!
|title=Happy Birthday!
}}

====Eevee====
{{G8event/head
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Eevee
|gender=m
|level=5
|ndex=133
|type=Normal
|ot=ポケセン
|id=191115
|ability=Run Away
|nature=Docile
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon Center
|ribbon=Birthday
|move1=Celebrate|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status|move1rel=yes
|move2=Covet|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Helping Hand|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status|move3rel=yes
|move4=Tackle|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|November 15, 2019 to March 31, 2021}}
{{G8event/footer|originlang=Japanese}}

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Eevee!
|title=Happy Birthday!
}}

===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 {{p|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.

{{G8event/head
|ball=Poké
|balllink=Poké Ball (item)
|pokemon=Mew
|level=1
|ndex=151
|type=Psychic
|ot=(Player's)
|id=(Player's)
|ability=Synchronize
|nature=Random
|fateful=yes
|met=the Poké Ball Plus
|move1=Pound|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical|move1rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|November 16, 2018 onwards}}
{{G8event/footer}}

====Distribution====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Mew!
|title=Mythical Pokémon Mew Gift
}}

==See also==
{{Event Pokémon}}

[[Category:Lists]]
[[Category:Event Pokémon]]
[[Category:Japanese region event distributions]]
[[Category:Generation VIII event distributions]]

List of serial code event Pokémon distributions (Generation VIII)

2021-02-19T23:14:47Z

NotATrainer: Corrected Shiny Toxtricity sprite

This is a reverse-chronological '''list of event Pokémon distributions''' that were given away via [[serial code]]s 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 Gift]]s on Nintendo Switch games.

==List of event Pokémon==
===25th Anniversary Singing Pikachu===


{{G8event/head
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Pikachu
|level=25
|ndex=025
|image=025Pikachu
|type=Electric
|ot=GF
|id=???
|ability=Lightning Rod
|nature=Any
|fateful=yes
|ribbon=Souvenir
|item=Light Ball
|met=???
|move1=Sing|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status|move1rel=yes
|move2=Encore|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status|move2rel=yes
|move3=Celebrate|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status|move3rel=yes
|move4=Electro Ball|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|February 25, 2021 }}
{{G8event/footer}}
===Shining Fates Shiny Toxtricity===
This Pokémon is distributed to promote the new Shining Fates set of the Pokémon TCG.

{{G8event/head
|ball=Cherish
|shiny=yes
|pokemon=Toxtricity
|image=HOME849 s
|level=50
|ndex=841
|type=Electric
|type2=Poison
|ot=Rock Star
|id=210219
|ability=Punk Rock
|nature=Random
|fateful=yes
|ribbon=Event
|item=Throat Spray
|met=a lovely place
|move1=Overdrive|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special|move1rel=yes
|move2=Sludge Wave|move2type=Poison|move2cat=Special|move2rel=yes
|move3=Boomburst|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Special|move3rel=yes
|move4=Rising Voltage|move4type=Grass|move4cat=Status|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|February 19, 2021 to March 18, 2021}}
{{G8event/footer}}

====Distribution====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Toxtricity!
|title=Shiny Toxtricity Gift
}}

===Forest of Okoya Dada Zarude===

This Pokémon is set to be [https://www.pokemon-movie.jp/present/index.php distributed] to players who preordered tickets to the upcoming twenty-third movie, ''[[M23|Secrets of the Jungle]]''.

{{G8event/head
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Zarude
|form=Dada
|level=70
|ndex=893
|image=893Zarude-Dada
|type=Dark
|type2=Grass
|ot={{tt|オコヤのもり|Japanese}} {{tt|Jungle|English, French}} {{tt|Giungla|Italian}} {{tt|Dschungel|German}} {{tt|Selva|Spanish}} {{tt|정글|Korean}} {{tt|丛林|Simplifed Chinese}} {{tt|叢林|Traditional Chinese}}
|id=201225
|ability=Leaf Guard
|nature=Adamant
|fateful=yes
|ribbon=Wishing
|item=Choice Scarf
|met=a 2020 Pokémon Movie
|move1=Jungle Healing|move1type=Grass|move1cat=Status|move1rel=yes
|move2=Hammer Arm|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Power Whip|move3type=Grass|move3cat=Physical|move3rel=yes
|move4=Energy Ball|move4type=Grass|move4cat=Special|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|December 25, 2020 to March 31, 2021}}
{{G8event/footer}}

====Distribution====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Zarude!
|title=Zarude (Dada) Gift
}}

===Mister Donut's Chansey===
[https://www.misterdonut.jp/goods/lucky_scratch_card/ This] {{p|Chansey}} was distributed to players who spend 1000 Yen at Mister Donut in Japan from December 4, 2020.
{{G8event/head
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Chansey
|level=7
|ndex=113
|type=Normal
|ot=ミスド
|id=201204
|ability=Nature Cure
|ability2=Serene Grace
|nature=Random
|fateful=yes
|met=a lovely place
|ribbon=Classic
|item=Lucky Egg
|move1=Present|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical|move1rel=yes
|move2=Sweet Kiss|move2type=Fairy|move2cat=Status|move2rel=yes
|move3=Charm|move3type=Fairy|move3cat=Status|move3rel=yes
|move4=Soft-Boiled|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|December 4, 2020 to February 5, 2021}}
{{G8event/footer|originlang=Japanese}}

====Distribution====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Chansey!
|title=ミスド's Chansey Gift
}}

===Pokémon Scrap 2020 Pokémon===
[[File:Pokémon Scrap 2020 logo.png|thumb|Pokémon Scrap 2020 logo]]
[[File:Pokémon Scrap 2020 artwork.png|thumb|Pokémon Scrap 2020 artwork]]
These Pokémon were [https://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/getchallenge_2020/ 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 [https://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/getchallenge_2020/products/ 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 {{p|Genesect}} code, five resulted in ten [[Dynite Ore]]s code, ten resulted in a [[Poké Ball]] Set 1 ([[Fast Ball]], [[Level Ball]], and [[Love Ball]]) code , 13 resulted in a {{p|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 {{p|Marshadow}} code, 27 resulted in a Poké Ball Set 3 ([[Safari Ball]] and [[Sport Ball]]) code, and 30 Pokémon Scraps resulted in a [[Master Ball]] code. The serial codes could be used to obtain the Pokémon from November 20, 2020 to April 30, 2021.

====Genesect====
{{G8event/head
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Genesect
|level=60
|ndex=649
|type=Bug
|type2=Steel
|ot=ゲッチャレ
|id=201120
|ability=Download
|nature=Random
|fateful=yes
|met=a lovely place
|ribbon=Classic
|move1=Techno Blast|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Special|move1rel=yes
|move2=X-Scissor|move2type=Bug|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Metal Claw|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical|move3rel=yes
|move4=Fell Stinger|move4type=Bug|move4cat=Physical|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|November 20, 2020 to April 30, 2021}}
{{G8event/footer|originlang=Japanese}}

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Genesect!
|title=Mythical Pokémon Genesect Gift
}}

====Volcanion====
{{G8event/head
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Volcanion
|level=60
|ndex=721
|type=Fire
|type2=Water
|ot=ゲッチャレ
|id=201120
|ability=Water Absorb
|nature=Random
|fateful=yes
|met=a lovely place
|ribbon=Classic
|move1=Steam Eruption|move1type=Water|move1cat=Special|move1rel=yes
|move2=Flare Blitz|move2type=Fire|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Incinerate|move3type=Fire|move3cat=Special|move3rel=yes
|move4=Haze|move4type=Ice|move4cat=Status|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|November 20, 2020 to April 30, 2021}}
{{G8event/footer|originlang=Japanese}}

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Volcanion!
|title=Mythical Pokémon Volcanion Gift
}}

====Marshadow====
{{G8event/head
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Marshadow
|level=60
|ndex=802
|type=Ghost
|type2=Fighting
|ot=ゲッチャレ
|id=201120
|ability=Technician
|nature=Random
|fateful=yes
|met=a lovely place
|ribbon=Classic
|move1=Spectral Thief|move1type=Ghost|move1cat=Physical|move1rel=yes
|move2=Drain Punch|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Force Palm|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Physical|move3rel=yes
|move4=Shadow Sneak|move4type=Ghost|move4cat=Physical|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|November 20, 2020 to April 30, 2021}}
{{G8event/footer|originlang=Japanese}}

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Marshadow!
|title=Mythical Pokémon Marshadow Gift
}}

===Worldwide Jungle Zarude===
[[File:North America Jungle Zarude.png|250px|thumb|North America Serial code image from newsletter]]
This Pokémon is being [https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/the-mythical-pokemon-zarude-the-rogue-monkey-pokemon-has-been-discovered/ 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.

{{G8event/head
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Zarude
|level=60
|ndex=893
|image=893Zarude
|type=Dark
|type2=Grass
|ot={{tt|オコヤのもり|Japanese}} {{tt|Jungle|English, French}} {{tt|Giungla|Italian}} {{tt|Dschungel|German}} {{tt|Selva|Spanish}} {{tt|정글|Korean}} {{tt|丛林|Simplifed Chinese}} {{tt|叢林|Traditional Chinese}}
|id=201113
|ability=Leaf Guard
|nature=Sassy
|fateful=yes
|ribbon=Wishing
|item=Leftovers
|met=a lovely place
|move1=Close Combat|move1type=Fighting|move1cat=Physical|move1rel=yes
|move2=Power Whip|move2type=Grass|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Swagger|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status|move3rel=yes
|move4=Snarl|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Special|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|November 13, 2020 to March 31, 2021}}
{{G8event/footer}}

====Distribution====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Zarude!
|title=Mythical Pokémon Zarude Gift
}}

====Locations====
{| style="background: #285078; {{roundy|0.5em}}; border: 3.5px solid #901820" class=sortable
|- style="color:#fff"
! Country
! Location
! Dates
! Redeem By
|- style="background: #fff"
| Australia
| Pokémon Trainer Club newsletter
| December 12, 2020
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| Austria
| [https://www.gamestop.at/pokemon GameStop] online
| November 13 to December 13, 2020
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| Belgium
| [https://www.gamemania.be/Articles/ontvang-zarude-in-pokemon-sword-shield GameMania] online
| November 13 to December 13, 2020
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| Canada
| Pokémon Trainer Club newsletter
| ?
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| Denmark
| [https://www.spelochsant.se/lists/id/pokemon-zarude Spel & Sånt] and [https://www.webhallen.com/se/campaign/8682-Pokemon-Zarude Webhallen] online
| November 13 to December 13, 2020
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| Europe{{tt|*|Including the other European countries on this list}}
| Pokémon Trainer Club newsletter
| January 2021
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| Finland
| [https://www.spelochsant.se/lists/id/pokemon-zarude Spel & Sånt] and [https://www.webhallen.com/se/campaign/8682-Pokemon-Zarude Webhallen] online
| November 13 to December 13, 2020
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| France
| [https://www.micromania.fr/LicenseCampaign?id=Pokemon Micromania] online
| November 13 to December 13, 2020
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| Germany
| [https://www.gamestop.de/pokemon GameStop] online
| November 13 to December 13, 2020
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| Greece
| Send a private message to Nintendo CD Media's Facebook page
| November 30 to December 14, 2020
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| Hungary
| {{wp|PlayIT Store (retailer)|PlayIT Store}}, {{wp|PlatinumShop (retailer)|PlatinumShop}}, {{wp|Konzol Stúdió (retailer)|Konzol Stúdió}}, {{wp|Game Park (retailer)|Game Park}} and {{wp|Konzolkirály (retailer)|Konzolkirály}} stores
| November 13 to December 13, 2020
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| Ireland
| [https://www.gamestop.ie/pokemon GameStop] online
| November 13 to December 13, 2020
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| Italy
| [https://www.gamestop.it/pokemongcc GameStop] online
| November 13 to December 13, 2020
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| Latin America
| Pokémon Trainer Club newsletter
| December 11, 2020
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| Netherlands
| [https://www.gamemania.nl/Articles/ontvang-zarude-in-pokemon-sword-shield GameMania] online
| November 13 to December 13, 2020
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| Norway
| [https://www.spelochsant.se/lists/id/pokemon-zarude Spel & Sånt] and [https://www.webhallen.com/se/campaign/8682-Pokemon-Zarude Webhallen] online
| November 13 to December 13, 2020
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| Poland
| [https://konsoleigry.pl/nintendo-switch/15618-kod-na-pokemon-zarude.html Konsoleigry.pl], {{wp|HDmarket.pl}} and {{wp|Master Game}} online
| November 13 until supplies ran out
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| Portugal
| {{wp|FNAC}} stores
| November 13 to December 13, 2020
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| Russia
| Send an email to contest@nintendo.ru
| November 13 to December 13, 2020
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| Spain
| [https://www.game.es/pokemon-zarude# GAME] online
| November 13 to December 13, 2020
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| Sweden
| [https://www.spelochsant.se/lists/id/pokemon-zarude Spel & Sånt] and [https://www.webhallen.com/se/campaign/8682-Pokemon-Zarude Webhallen] online
| November 13 to December 13, 2020
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| Switzerland
| [https://www.gamestop.ch/pokemon GameStop] online
| November 13 to December 13, 2020
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| United States
| Pokémon Trainer Club newsletter
| December 11, 2020
| March 31, 2021
|}

===Pokémon Center Birthday Milcery===
[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2020/10/201016_p01.html These] Milcery were distributed via [[serial code]] to players of [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]] at {{OBP|Pokémon Center|store}} stores and [[Pokémon Store]]s in Japan from November 1, 2020, and in Singapore from [https://www.facebook.com/Pokemon.official.Singapore/posts/2749338525393059 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====
<div><ul style="margin-left:0px;">
<li style="display: inline-table;">
{{G8event/head
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Milcery
|gender=f
|level=5
|ndex=868
|type=Fairy
|ot={{tt|ポケセン|Japan}}
|id=201101
|ability=Sweet Veil
|nature=Hardy
|item=Ribbon Sweet
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon Center
|ribbon=Birthday
|move1=Celebrate|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status|move1rel=yes
|move2=Last Resort|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Entrainment|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status|move3rel=yes
|move4=Attract|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|November 1, 2020 to January 31, 2022}}
{{G8event/footer|originlang=Japanese}}
</li>
<li style="display: inline-table;">
{{G8event/head
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Milcery
|gender=f
|level=5
|ndex=868
|type=Fairy
|ot={{tt|PCSG|Singapore}}
|id=201101
|ability=Sweet Veil
|nature=Hardy
|item=Ribbon Sweet
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon Center
|ribbon=Birthday
|move1=Celebrate|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status|move1rel=yes
|move2=Last Resort|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Entrainment|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status|move3rel=yes
|move4=Attract|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|November 1, 2020 to January 31, 2022}}
{{G8event/footer|originlang=English}}
</li>
</ul></div>

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Milcery!
|title=Happy Birthday!
}}

====Star Sweet Milcery====
<div><ul style="margin-left:0px;">
<li style="display: inline-table;">
{{G8event/head
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Milcery
|gender=f
|level=5
|ndex=868
|type=Fairy
|ot={{tt|ポケセン|Japan}}
|id=201101
|ability=Sweet Veil
|nature=Hardy
|item=Star Sweet
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon Center
|ribbon=Birthday
|move1=Celebrate|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status|move1rel=yes
|move2=Last Resort|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Entrainment|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status|move3rel=yes
|move4=Attract|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|November 1, 2020 to January 31, 2022}}
{{G8event/footer|originlang=Japanese}}
</li>
<li style="display: inline-table;">
{{G8event/head
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Milcery
|gender=f
|level=5
|ndex=868
|type=Fairy
|ot={{tt|PCSG|Singapore}}
|id=201101
|ability=Sweet Veil
|nature=Hardy
|item=Star Sweet
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon Center
|ribbon=Birthday
|move1=Celebrate|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status|move1rel=yes
|move2=Last Resort|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Entrainment|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status|move3rel=yes
|move4=Attract|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|November 1, 2020 to January 31, 2022}}
{{G8event/footer|originlang=English}}
</li>
</ul></div>

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Milcery!
|title=Happy Birthday!
}}

===Pikachu in a cap===
All [[Pikachu in a cap]] were [https://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/sword_shield_expansion/news/200929_01/ distributed] via universal serial codes through the [https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/get-ashs-pikachu-wearing-ashs-caps-in-pokemon-sword-or-pokemon-shield/ official Pokémon website]. All codes expired 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 {{m|Volt Tackle}} from the [[Move Reminder]].

====World Cap====
Players could claim World Cap Pikachu with the serial code '''K1NP1KA1855'''.

{{G8event/head
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Pikachu
|form=World Cap
|image=025Pikachu-World
|gender=m
|level=25
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot={{tt|サトシ|Japanese}} {{tt|Ash|English, German, Italian, Spanish}} {{tt|Sacha|French}} {{tt|지우|Korean}} {{tt|小智|Chinese}}
|id=201023
|ability=Static
|nature=Hardy
|item=Light Ball
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon TV program
|ribbon=Classic
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special|move1rel=yes
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical|move3rel=yes
|move4=Electroweb|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entry|swsh|serial code|online|October 30 to November 30, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer}}

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Pikachu!
|title=Pikachu (World Cap) Gift
}}

====Alola Cap====
Players could claim Alola Cap Pikachu with the serial code '''ULTRAP1KA'''.

{{G8event/head
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Pikachu
|form=Alola Cap
|image=025Pikachu-Alola
|gender=m
|level=25
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot={{tt|サトシ|Japanese}} {{tt|Ash|English, German, Italian, Spanish}} {{tt|Sacha|French}} {{tt|지우|Korean}} {{tt|小智|Chinese}}
|id=201023
|ability=Static
|nature=Hardy
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon TV program
|ribbon=Classic
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special|move1rel=yes
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical|move3rel=yes
|move4=Electroweb|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entry|swsh|serial code|online|October 23 to November 30, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer}}

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Pikachu!
|title=Pikachu (Alola Cap) Gift
}}

====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.

{{G8event/head
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Pikachu
|form=Kalos Cap
|image=025Pikachu-Kalos
|gender=m
|level=25
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot={{tt|サトシ|Japanese}} {{tt|Ash|English, German, Italian, Spanish}} {{tt|Sacha|French}} {{tt|지우|Korean}} {{tt|小智|Chinese}}
|id=201023
|ability=Static
|nature=Hardy
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon TV program
|ribbon=Classic
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special|move1rel=yes
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical|move3rel=yes
|move4=Electroweb|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entry|swsh|serial code|online|October 18 to November 30, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer}}

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Pikachu!
|title=Pikachu (Kalos Cap) Gift
}}

====Unova Cap====
Players could claim Unova Cap Pikachu with the serial code '''P1KABESTW1SH'''.

{{G8event/head
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Pikachu
|form=Unova Cap
|image=025Pikachu-Unova
|gender=m
|level=25
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot={{tt|サトシ|Japanese}} {{tt|Ash|English, German, Italian, Spanish}} {{tt|Sacha|French}} {{tt|지우|Korean}} {{tt|小智|Chinese}}
|id=201023
|ability=Static
|nature=Hardy
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon TV program
|ribbon=Classic
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special|move1rel=yes
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical|move3rel=yes
|move4=Electroweb|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entry|swsh|serial code|online|October 16 to November 30, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer}}

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Pikachu!
|title=Pikachu (Unova Cap) Gift
}}

====Sinnoh Cap====
Players could claim Sinnoh Cap Pikachu with the serial code '''V0LTTACKLEP1KA'''.

{{G8event/head
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Pikachu
|form=Sinnoh Cap
|image=025Pikachu-Sinnoh
|gender=m
|level=25
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot={{tt|サトシ|Japanese}} {{tt|Ash|English, German, Italian, Spanish}} {{tt|Sacha|French}} {{tt|지우|Korean}} {{tt|小智|Chinese}}
|id=201023
|ability=Static
|nature=Hardy
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon TV program
|ribbon=Classic
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special|move1rel=yes
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical|move3rel=yes
|move4=Electroweb|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entry|swsh|serial code|online|October 9 to November 30, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer}}

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Pikachu!
|title=Pikachu (Sinnoh Cap) Gift
}}

====Hoenn Cap====
Players could claim Hoenn Cap Pikachu with the serial code '''P1KAADVANCE'''.

{{G8event/head
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Pikachu
|form=Hoenn Cap
|image=025Pikachu-Hoenn
|gender=m
|level=25
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot={{tt|サトシ|Japanese}} {{tt|Ash|English, German, Italian, Spanish}} {{tt|Sacha|French}} {{tt|지우|Korean}} {{tt|小智|Chinese}}
|id=201023
|ability=Static
|nature=Hardy
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon TV program
|ribbon=Classic
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special|move1rel=yes
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical|move3rel=yes
|move4=Electroweb|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entry|swsh|serial code|online|October 2, 2020 to November 30, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer}}

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Pikachu!
|title=Pikachu (Hoenn Cap) Gift
}}

====Partner Cap====
Players could claim Partner Cap Pikachu with the serial code '''1CH00SEY0U'''.

{{G8event/head
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Pikachu
|form=Partner Cap
|image=025Pikachu-Partner
|gender=m
|level=25
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot={{tt|サトシ|Japanese}} {{tt|Ash|English, German, Italian, Spanish}} {{tt|Sacha|French}} {{tt|지우|Korean}} {{tt|小智|Chinese}}
|id=201023
|ability=Static
|nature=Hardy
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon TV program
|ribbon=Classic
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special|move1rel=yes
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical|move3rel=yes
|move4=Electroweb|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entry|swsh|serial code|online|September 29 to November 30, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer}}

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Pikachu!
|title=Pikachu (Partner Cap) Gift
}}

====Original Cap====
Players could claim Original Cap Pikachu with the serial code '''P1KACHUGET'''.

{{G8event/head
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Pikachu
|form=Original Cap
|image=025Pikachu-Original
|gender=m
|level=25
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot={{tt|サトシ|Japanese}} {{tt|Ash|English, German, Italian, Spanish}} {{tt|Sacha|French}} {{tt|지우|Korean}} {{tt|小智|Chinese}}
|id=201023
|ability=Static
|nature=Hardy
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon TV program
|ribbon=Classic
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special|move1rel=yes
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical|move3rel=yes
|move4=Electroweb|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entry|swsh|serial code|online|September 29 to November 30, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer}}

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Pikachu!
|title=Pikachu (Original Cap) Gift
}}

===Ash's Charizard===
[http://web.archive.org/web/20200930121333/https://pokemonkorea.co.kr/m22gift This] {{p|Charizard}} was distributed in South Korea as a bonus for attendees of the Korean dub screening of ''[[M22|Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution]]'' on September 30, 2020. The serial code will be redeemable until November 30, 2020.

This Pokémon is based on [[Ash's Charizard]], which bears many similarities to the {{DL|List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII|Korean Ash's Charizard}} from [[Generation VII]], with the unusable {{m|Dragon Rage}} being replaced by {{m|Dragon Tail}}.

{{G8event/head
|ball=Poké
|balllink=Poké Ball (item)
|pokemon=Charizard
|nick=리자몽
|gender=m
|level=50
|ndex=006
|type=Fire
|type2=Flying
|ot=지우
|id=200930
|ability=Blaze
|nature=Adamant
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon movie
|ribbon=Wishing
|move1=Flamethrower|move1type=Fire|move1cat=Special|move1rel=yes
|move2=Dragon Tail|move2type=Dragon|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Slash|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical|move3rel=yes
|move4=Seismic Toss|move4type=Fighting|move4cat=Physical|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|September 30 to November 30, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer|originlang=Korean}}

====Distribution====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Charizard!
|title=지우's Charizard Gift
}}

===Pokémon Player's Cup Porygon2===
[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/receive-a-battle-ready-porygon2-celebrating-the-pokemon-players-cup/ This] {{p|Porygon2}} was distributed via serial code during the live stream of the English-language [https://www.pokemon.com/us/play-pokemon/pokemon-players-cup/about/ 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 {{m|Trick Room}}. The code expired August 31, 2020. It has a fixed 31 {{IV}}s in {{Stat|HP}} and 0 IVs in {{Stat|Attack}} and {{Stat|Speed}}. It also has 252 {{EV}}s in {{Stat|HP}} and {{Stat|Defense}}, 4 in {{Stat|Special Defense}}, and 0 in every other stat.

{{G8event/head
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Porygon2
|level=50
|ndex=233
|type=Normal
|ot=VGC20
|id=200822
|ability=Download
|nature=Sassy
|fateful=yes
|ribbon=Event
|item=Eviolite
|met=a Pokémon event
|move1=Recover|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status|move1rel=yes
|move2=Trick Room|move2type=Psychic|move2cat=Status|move2rel=yes
|move3=Ice Beam|move3type=Ice|move3cat=Special|move3rel=yes
|move4=Thunderbolt|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|August 22 to 31, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer}}

====Distribution====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Porygon2!
|title=Porygon2 Gift
}}

===Pokémon Japan Championships 2019 Gastrodon===
[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/sp/tournament_2020/?a004=news This] [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Gastrodon|East Sea]] {{p|Gastrodon}} was distributed via serial code during the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEvzJq9ncwc&t=8550 live stream] of the Japanese 2020 Championship on [https://www.pokemon.co.jp/redirect/index.php/20428/ Niconico] and [https://www.pokemon.co.jp/redirect/index.php/20429/ 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 {{IV}}s in {{Stat|HP}}, {{Stat|Defense}}, {{Stat|Special Attack}}, and {{Stat|Special Defense}}, 2 IVs in {{Stat|Attack}}, and 0 IVs in {{Stat|Speed}}. It also has 152 {{EV}}s in HP, 94 in Defense, 252 in Special Attack, 12 in Special Defense, and 0 in every other stat.

{{G8event/head
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Gastrodon
|form=East Sea
|image=423Gastrodon-East
|nick=トリトドン
|gender=f
|level=50
|ndex=423
|type=Water
|type2=Ground
|ot=カ・エール
|id=200822
|ability=Storm Drain
|nature=Quiet
|fateful=yes
|ribbon=Battle Champion
|item=Expert Belt
|met=a Battle Competition
|move1=Protect|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status|move1rel=yes
|move2=Surf|move2type=Water|move2cat=Special|move2rel=yes
|move3=Ice Beam|move3type=Ice|move3cat=Special|move3rel=yes
|move4=Earth Power|move4type=Ground|move4cat=Special|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|August 22 to 23, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer|originlang=Japanese}}

====Distribution====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Gastrodon!
|title=カ・エール's Gastrodon Gift
}}

===Baik Jongyoon's Amoonguss===
[https://pokemonkorea.co.kr/ptc2020 This] {{shiny}} {{p|Amoonguss}} was distributed via serial code on [https://pokemonkorea.co.kr 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 {{IV}}s in {{Stat|HP}}, {{Stat|Defense}}, {{Stat|Special Attack}}, and {{Stat|Special Defense}} and 0 IVs in {{Stat|Attack}} and {{Stat|Speed}}. It also has 236 {{EV}}s in {{Stat|HP}}, 116 in {{Stat|Defense}}, 156 in {{Stat|Special Defense}}, and 0 in every other stat.

{{G8event/head
|ball=Cherish
|shiny=yes
|pokemon=Amoonguss
|nick=뽀록나
|gender=f
|image=HOME591 s
|level=50
|ndex=591
|type=Grass
|type2=Poison
|ot=백종윤
|id=200809
|ability=Regenerator
|nature=Sassy
|fateful=yes
|ribbon=Event
|item=Focus Sash
|met=a Battle Competition
|move1=Clear Smog|move1type=Poison|move1cat=Special|move1rel=yes
|move2=Spore|move2type=Grass|move2cat=Status|move2rel=yes
|move3=Protect|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status|move3rel=yes
|move4=Rage Powder|move4type=Grass|move4cat=Status|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|August 9 to 10, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer|originlang=Korean}}

====Distribution====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Amoonguss!
|title=백종윤's Amoonguss Gift
}}

===Jungle Pokémon===
[[File:Forest of Okoya Zarude.png|thumb|250px|Promotional artwork of {{p|Zarude}} associated with the event]]
[https://www.pokemon-movie.jp/tickets/point1.php These] [https://www.pokemon-movie.jp/tickets/point2.php Pokémon] are being distributed to players who preordered tickets to the upcoming twenty-third movie, ''[[M23|Secrets of the Jungle]]''. They include a {{shiny}} {{p|Celebi}} and {{p|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 August 7 and will be 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====
{{G8event/head
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Zarude
|level=60
|ndex=893
|image=893Zarude
|type=Dark
|type2=Grass
|ot={{tt|オコヤのもり|Japanese}} {{tt|Jungle|English, French}} {{tt|Giungla|Italian}} {{tt|Dschungel|German}} {{tt|Selva|Spanish}} {{tt|정글|Korean}} {{tt|丛林|Simplifed Chinese}} {{tt|叢林|Traditional Chinese}}
|id=200807
|ability=Leaf Guard
|nature=Sassy
|fateful=yes
|ribbon=Wishing
|item=Leftovers
|met=a 2020 Pokémon Movie
|move1=Close Combat|move1type=Fighting|move1cat=Physical|move1rel=yes
|move2=Power Whip|move2type=Grass|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Swagger|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status|move3rel=yes
|move4=Snarl|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Special|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|August 7, 2020 to March 31, 2021}}
{{G8event/footer}}

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Zarude!
|title=Jungle's Zarude Gift
}}

====Celebi====
{{G8event/head
|ball=Cherish
|shiny=yes
|pokemon=Celebi
|image=HOME251 s
|level=60
|ndex=251
|type=Psychic
|type2=Grass
|ot={{tt|オコヤのもり|Japanese}} {{tt|Jungle|English, French}} {{tt|Giungla|Italian}} {{tt|Dschungel|German}} {{tt|Selva|Spanish}} {{tt|정글|Korean}} {{tt|丛林|Simplifed Chinese}} {{tt|叢林|Traditional Chinese}}
|id={{tt|200807|200417 prior to delay}}
|ability=Natural Cure
|nature=Quirky
|fateful=yes
|ribbon=Wishing
|item=Lucky Egg
|met=a 2020 Pokémon Movie
|move1=Magical Leaf|move1type=Grass|move1cat=Special|move1rel=yes
|move2=Future Sight|move2type=Psychic|move2cat=Special|move2rel=yes
|move3=Life Dew|move3type=Water|move3cat=Status|move3rel=yes
|move4=Heal Bell|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|August 7, 2020 to March 31, 2021}}
{{G8event/footer}}

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Celebi!
|title=Jungle's Celebi Gift
}}

===Singapore's Pokémon Center Birthday Pokémon===
[https://www.facebook.com/Pokemon.official.Singapore/posts/birthday-service-campaign-announcementattention-everyonewe-have-a-special-surpri/2542090626117851/ These] Pikachu and Eevee were distributed via [[serial code]] to players of [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]] at {{OBP|Pokémon Center|store}} 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====
{{G8event/head
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Pikachu
|gender=m
|level=5
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot=PCSG
|id=200301
|ability=Static
|nature=Serious
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon Center
|ribbon=Birthday
|move1=Celebrate|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status|move1rel=yes
|move2=Play Nice|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status|move2rel=yes
|move3=Thunder Shock|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Special|move3rel=yes
|move4=Quick Attack|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|March 2020 to March 31, 2021}}
{{G8event/footer|originlang=English}}

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Pikachu!
|title=Happy Birthday!
}}

====Eevee====
{{G8event/head
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Eevee
|gender=m
|level=5
|ndex=133
|type=Normal
|ot=PCSG
|id=200301
|ability=Run Away
|nature=Docile
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon Center
|ribbon=Birthday
|move1=Celebrate|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status|move1rel=yes
|move2=Covet|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Helping Hand|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status|move3rel=yes
|move4=Tackle|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|March 2020 to March 31, 2021}}
{{G8event/footer|originlang=English}}

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Eevee!
|title=Happy Birthday!
}}

===Winter 2020 World Hobby Fair Gigantamax Pokémon===
[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2019/11/191129_e01.html These] [[Gigantamax|Gigantamax Factor]] {{p|Lapras}} and {{p|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:

{| style="background: #285078; {{roundy|0.5em}}; border: 3.5px solid #901820;"
|- style="text-align:center; background: #285078; border: 3.5px solid #901820; color:#fff"
|- style="color:#fff"
! Location
! Date
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Nagoya Dome}}, {{wp|Nagoya}}
| January 19, 2020
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Makuhari Messe International Exhibition Hall}}, {{wp|Tokyo}}
| January 25 and 26, 2020
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Fukuoka Yahuoku! Dome}}, {{wp|Fukuoka}}
| February 2, 2020
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Kyocera Dome}}, {{wp|Osaka}}
| February 9, 2020
|}{{-}}

====Lapras====
{{G8event/head
|ball=Poké
|balllink=Poké Ball (item)
|pokemon=Lapras
|gender=2
|gigantamax=yes
|level=50
|ndex=131
|type=Water
|type2=Ice
|ot=(Player's)
|id=(Player's)
|ability=Water Absorb
|ability2=Shell Armor
|ability3=Hydration
|nature=Random
|fateful=yes
|ribbon=Classic
|met=a Pokémon event
|move1=Surf|move1type=Water|move1cat=Special|move1rel=yes
|move2=Ice Beam|move2type=Ice|move2cat=Special|move2rel=yes
|move3=Ancient Power|move3type=Rock|move3cat=Special|move3rel=yes
|move4=Bulldoze|move4type=Ground|move4cat=Physical|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|January 19, 2020 to February 29, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer}}

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Lapras!
|title=Gigantamax Lapras Gift
}}

====Coalossal====
{{G8event/head
|ball=Poké
|balllink=Poké Ball (item)
|pokemon=Coalossal
|gender=2
|gigantamax=yes
|level=50
|ndex=839
|type=Rock
|type2=Fire
|ot=(Player's)
|id=(Player's)
|ability=Steam Engine
|ability2=Flame Body
|ability3=Flash Fire
|nature=Random
|fateful=yes
|ribbon=Classic
|met=a Pokémon event
|move1=Ancient Power|move1type=Rock|move1cat=Special|move1rel=yes
|move2=Flamethrower|move2type=Fire|move2cat=Special|move2rel=yes
|move3=Rock Slide|move3type=Rock|move3cat=Physical|move3rel=yes
|move4=Will-O-Wisp|move4type=Fire|move4cat=Status|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|January 19, 2020 to February 29, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer}}

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Coalossal!
|title=Gigantamax Coalossal Gift
}}

===Jump Festa '20 Gigantamax Snorlax===
This [[Gigantamax|Gigantamax Factor]] {{p|Snorlax}} was given to players who attended {{wp|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.

{{G8event/head
|ball=Poké
|balllink=Poké Ball (item)
|pokemon=Snorlax
|gender=2
|gigantamax=yes
|level=50
|ndex=143
|type=Normal
|ot=(Player's)
|id=(Player's)
|ability=Immunity
|ability2=Thick Fat
|ability3=Gluttony
|nature=Sassy
|fateful=yes
|ribbon=Classic
|met=a Pokémon event
|move1=Body Slam|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical|move1rel=yes
|move2=High Horsepower|move2type=Ground|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Brick Break|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Physical|move3rel=yes
|move4=Bulldoze|move4type=Ground|move4cat=Physical|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|December 21, 2019 to January 31, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer}}

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Snorlax!
|title=Gigantamax Snorlax Gift
}}

===Pokémon Center Birthday Pokémon===
[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2019/10/191025_p01.html These] Pikachu and Eevee were distributed via [[serial code]] to players of [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]] at {{OBP|Pokémon Center|store}} stores and [[Pokémon Store]]s in Japan from November 15, 2019 , if they visited during the month of their birthday, but only if they provided proof of their date of birth and Nintendo Switch.

====Pikachu====
{{G8event/head
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Pikachu
|gender=m
|level=5
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot=ポケセン
|id=191115
|ability=Static
|nature=Serious
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon Center
|ribbon=Birthday
|move1=Celebrate|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status|move1rel=yes
|move2=Play Nice|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status|move2rel=yes
|move3=Thunder Shock|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Special|move3rel=yes
|move4=Quick Attack|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|November 15, 2019 to March 31, 2021}}
{{G8event/footer|originlang=Japanese}}

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Pikachu!
|title=Happy Birthday!
}}

====Eevee====
{{G8event/head
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Eevee
|gender=m
|level=5
|ndex=133
|type=Normal
|ot=ポケセン
|id=191115
|ability=Run Away
|nature=Docile
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon Center
|ribbon=Birthday
|move1=Celebrate|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status|move1rel=yes
|move2=Covet|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Helping Hand|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status|move3rel=yes
|move4=Tackle|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|November 15, 2019 to March 31, 2021}}
{{G8event/footer|originlang=Japanese}}

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Eevee!
|title=Happy Birthday!
}}

===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 {{p|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.

{{G8event/head
|ball=Poké
|balllink=Poké Ball (item)
|pokemon=Mew
|level=1
|ndex=151
|type=Psychic
|ot=(Player's)
|id=(Player's)
|ability=Synchronize
|nature=Random
|fateful=yes
|met=the Poké Ball Plus
|move1=Pound|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical|move1rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|November 16, 2018 onwards}}
{{G8event/footer}}

====Distribution====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Mew!
|title=Mythical Pokémon Mew Gift
}}

==See also==
{{Event Pokémon}}

[[Category:Lists]]
[[Category:Event Pokémon]]
[[Category:Japanese region event distributions]]
[[Category:Generation VIII event distributions]]

List of serial code event Pokémon distributions (Generation VIII)

2021-02-19T23:13:57Z

NotATrainer: Added event shiny toxtricity

This is a reverse-chronological '''list of event Pokémon distributions''' that were given away via [[serial code]]s 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 Gift]]s on Nintendo Switch games.

==List of event Pokémon==
===25th Anniversary Singing Pikachu===


{{G8event/head
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Pikachu
|level=25
|ndex=025
|image=025Pikachu
|type=Electric
|ot=GF
|id=???
|ability=Lightning Rod
|nature=Any
|fateful=yes
|ribbon=Souvenir
|item=Light Ball
|met=???
|move1=Sing|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status|move1rel=yes
|move2=Encore|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status|move2rel=yes
|move3=Celebrate|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status|move3rel=yes
|move4=Electro Ball|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|February 25, 2021 }}
{{G8event/footer}}
===Shining Fates Shiny Toxtricity===
This Pokémon is distributed to promote the new Shining Fates set of the Pokémon TCG.

{{G8event/head
|ball=Cherish
|shiny=yes
|pokemon=Toxtricity
|image=HOME841 s
|level=50
|ndex=841
|type=Electric
|type2=Poison
|ot=Rock Star
|id=210219
|ability=Punk Rock
|nature=Random
|fateful=yes
|ribbon=Event
|item=Throat Spray
|met=a lovely place
|move1=Overdrive|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special|move1rel=yes
|move2=Sludge Wave|move2type=Poison|move2cat=Special|move2rel=yes
|move3=Boomburst|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Special|move3rel=yes
|move4=Rising Voltage|move4type=Grass|move4cat=Status|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|February 19, 2021 to March 18, 2021}}
{{G8event/footer}}

====Distribution====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Toxtricity!
|title=Shiny Toxtricity Gift
}}

===Forest of Okoya Dada Zarude===

This Pokémon is set to be [https://www.pokemon-movie.jp/present/index.php distributed] to players who preordered tickets to the upcoming twenty-third movie, ''[[M23|Secrets of the Jungle]]''.

{{G8event/head
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Zarude
|form=Dada
|level=70
|ndex=893
|image=893Zarude-Dada
|type=Dark
|type2=Grass
|ot={{tt|オコヤのもり|Japanese}} {{tt|Jungle|English, French}} {{tt|Giungla|Italian}} {{tt|Dschungel|German}} {{tt|Selva|Spanish}} {{tt|정글|Korean}} {{tt|丛林|Simplifed Chinese}} {{tt|叢林|Traditional Chinese}}
|id=201225
|ability=Leaf Guard
|nature=Adamant
|fateful=yes
|ribbon=Wishing
|item=Choice Scarf
|met=a 2020 Pokémon Movie
|move1=Jungle Healing|move1type=Grass|move1cat=Status|move1rel=yes
|move2=Hammer Arm|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Power Whip|move3type=Grass|move3cat=Physical|move3rel=yes
|move4=Energy Ball|move4type=Grass|move4cat=Special|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|December 25, 2020 to March 31, 2021}}
{{G8event/footer}}

====Distribution====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Zarude!
|title=Zarude (Dada) Gift
}}

===Mister Donut's Chansey===
[https://www.misterdonut.jp/goods/lucky_scratch_card/ This] {{p|Chansey}} was distributed to players who spend 1000 Yen at Mister Donut in Japan from December 4, 2020.
{{G8event/head
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Chansey
|level=7
|ndex=113
|type=Normal
|ot=ミスド
|id=201204
|ability=Nature Cure
|ability2=Serene Grace
|nature=Random
|fateful=yes
|met=a lovely place
|ribbon=Classic
|item=Lucky Egg
|move1=Present|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical|move1rel=yes
|move2=Sweet Kiss|move2type=Fairy|move2cat=Status|move2rel=yes
|move3=Charm|move3type=Fairy|move3cat=Status|move3rel=yes
|move4=Soft-Boiled|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|December 4, 2020 to February 5, 2021}}
{{G8event/footer|originlang=Japanese}}

====Distribution====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Chansey!
|title=ミスド's Chansey Gift
}}

===Pokémon Scrap 2020 Pokémon===
[[File:Pokémon Scrap 2020 logo.png|thumb|Pokémon Scrap 2020 logo]]
[[File:Pokémon Scrap 2020 artwork.png|thumb|Pokémon Scrap 2020 artwork]]
These Pokémon were [https://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/getchallenge_2020/ 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 [https://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/getchallenge_2020/products/ 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 {{p|Genesect}} code, five resulted in ten [[Dynite Ore]]s code, ten resulted in a [[Poké Ball]] Set 1 ([[Fast Ball]], [[Level Ball]], and [[Love Ball]]) code , 13 resulted in a {{p|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 {{p|Marshadow}} code, 27 resulted in a Poké Ball Set 3 ([[Safari Ball]] and [[Sport Ball]]) code, and 30 Pokémon Scraps resulted in a [[Master Ball]] code. The serial codes could be used to obtain the Pokémon from November 20, 2020 to April 30, 2021.

====Genesect====
{{G8event/head
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Genesect
|level=60
|ndex=649
|type=Bug
|type2=Steel
|ot=ゲッチャレ
|id=201120
|ability=Download
|nature=Random
|fateful=yes
|met=a lovely place
|ribbon=Classic
|move1=Techno Blast|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Special|move1rel=yes
|move2=X-Scissor|move2type=Bug|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Metal Claw|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical|move3rel=yes
|move4=Fell Stinger|move4type=Bug|move4cat=Physical|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|November 20, 2020 to April 30, 2021}}
{{G8event/footer|originlang=Japanese}}

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Genesect!
|title=Mythical Pokémon Genesect Gift
}}

====Volcanion====
{{G8event/head
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Volcanion
|level=60
|ndex=721
|type=Fire
|type2=Water
|ot=ゲッチャレ
|id=201120
|ability=Water Absorb
|nature=Random
|fateful=yes
|met=a lovely place
|ribbon=Classic
|move1=Steam Eruption|move1type=Water|move1cat=Special|move1rel=yes
|move2=Flare Blitz|move2type=Fire|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Incinerate|move3type=Fire|move3cat=Special|move3rel=yes
|move4=Haze|move4type=Ice|move4cat=Status|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|November 20, 2020 to April 30, 2021}}
{{G8event/footer|originlang=Japanese}}

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Volcanion!
|title=Mythical Pokémon Volcanion Gift
}}

====Marshadow====
{{G8event/head
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Marshadow
|level=60
|ndex=802
|type=Ghost
|type2=Fighting
|ot=ゲッチャレ
|id=201120
|ability=Technician
|nature=Random
|fateful=yes
|met=a lovely place
|ribbon=Classic
|move1=Spectral Thief|move1type=Ghost|move1cat=Physical|move1rel=yes
|move2=Drain Punch|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Force Palm|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Physical|move3rel=yes
|move4=Shadow Sneak|move4type=Ghost|move4cat=Physical|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|November 20, 2020 to April 30, 2021}}
{{G8event/footer|originlang=Japanese}}

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Marshadow!
|title=Mythical Pokémon Marshadow Gift
}}

===Worldwide Jungle Zarude===
[[File:North America Jungle Zarude.png|250px|thumb|North America Serial code image from newsletter]]
This Pokémon is being [https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/the-mythical-pokemon-zarude-the-rogue-monkey-pokemon-has-been-discovered/ 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.

{{G8event/head
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Zarude
|level=60
|ndex=893
|image=893Zarude
|type=Dark
|type2=Grass
|ot={{tt|オコヤのもり|Japanese}} {{tt|Jungle|English, French}} {{tt|Giungla|Italian}} {{tt|Dschungel|German}} {{tt|Selva|Spanish}} {{tt|정글|Korean}} {{tt|丛林|Simplifed Chinese}} {{tt|叢林|Traditional Chinese}}
|id=201113
|ability=Leaf Guard
|nature=Sassy
|fateful=yes
|ribbon=Wishing
|item=Leftovers
|met=a lovely place
|move1=Close Combat|move1type=Fighting|move1cat=Physical|move1rel=yes
|move2=Power Whip|move2type=Grass|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Swagger|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status|move3rel=yes
|move4=Snarl|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Special|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|November 13, 2020 to March 31, 2021}}
{{G8event/footer}}

====Distribution====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Zarude!
|title=Mythical Pokémon Zarude Gift
}}

====Locations====
{| style="background: #285078; {{roundy|0.5em}}; border: 3.5px solid #901820" class=sortable
|- style="color:#fff"
! Country
! Location
! Dates
! Redeem By
|- style="background: #fff"
| Australia
| Pokémon Trainer Club newsletter
| December 12, 2020
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| Austria
| [https://www.gamestop.at/pokemon GameStop] online
| November 13 to December 13, 2020
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| Belgium
| [https://www.gamemania.be/Articles/ontvang-zarude-in-pokemon-sword-shield GameMania] online
| November 13 to December 13, 2020
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| Canada
| Pokémon Trainer Club newsletter
| ?
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| Denmark
| [https://www.spelochsant.se/lists/id/pokemon-zarude Spel & Sånt] and [https://www.webhallen.com/se/campaign/8682-Pokemon-Zarude Webhallen] online
| November 13 to December 13, 2020
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| Europe{{tt|*|Including the other European countries on this list}}
| Pokémon Trainer Club newsletter
| January 2021
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| Finland
| [https://www.spelochsant.se/lists/id/pokemon-zarude Spel & Sånt] and [https://www.webhallen.com/se/campaign/8682-Pokemon-Zarude Webhallen] online
| November 13 to December 13, 2020
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| France
| [https://www.micromania.fr/LicenseCampaign?id=Pokemon Micromania] online
| November 13 to December 13, 2020
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| Germany
| [https://www.gamestop.de/pokemon GameStop] online
| November 13 to December 13, 2020
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| Greece
| Send a private message to Nintendo CD Media's Facebook page
| November 30 to December 14, 2020
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| Hungary
| {{wp|PlayIT Store (retailer)|PlayIT Store}}, {{wp|PlatinumShop (retailer)|PlatinumShop}}, {{wp|Konzol Stúdió (retailer)|Konzol Stúdió}}, {{wp|Game Park (retailer)|Game Park}} and {{wp|Konzolkirály (retailer)|Konzolkirály}} stores
| November 13 to December 13, 2020
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| Ireland
| [https://www.gamestop.ie/pokemon GameStop] online
| November 13 to December 13, 2020
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| Italy
| [https://www.gamestop.it/pokemongcc GameStop] online
| November 13 to December 13, 2020
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| Latin America
| Pokémon Trainer Club newsletter
| December 11, 2020
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| Netherlands
| [https://www.gamemania.nl/Articles/ontvang-zarude-in-pokemon-sword-shield GameMania] online
| November 13 to December 13, 2020
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| Norway
| [https://www.spelochsant.se/lists/id/pokemon-zarude Spel & Sånt] and [https://www.webhallen.com/se/campaign/8682-Pokemon-Zarude Webhallen] online
| November 13 to December 13, 2020
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| Poland
| [https://konsoleigry.pl/nintendo-switch/15618-kod-na-pokemon-zarude.html Konsoleigry.pl], {{wp|HDmarket.pl}} and {{wp|Master Game}} online
| November 13 until supplies ran out
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| Portugal
| {{wp|FNAC}} stores
| November 13 to December 13, 2020
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| Russia
| Send an email to contest@nintendo.ru
| November 13 to December 13, 2020
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| Spain
| [https://www.game.es/pokemon-zarude# GAME] online
| November 13 to December 13, 2020
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| Sweden
| [https://www.spelochsant.se/lists/id/pokemon-zarude Spel & Sånt] and [https://www.webhallen.com/se/campaign/8682-Pokemon-Zarude Webhallen] online
| November 13 to December 13, 2020
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| Switzerland
| [https://www.gamestop.ch/pokemon GameStop] online
| November 13 to December 13, 2020
| March 31, 2021
|- style="background: #fff"
| United States
| Pokémon Trainer Club newsletter
| December 11, 2020
| March 31, 2021
|}

===Pokémon Center Birthday Milcery===
[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2020/10/201016_p01.html These] Milcery were distributed via [[serial code]] to players of [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]] at {{OBP|Pokémon Center|store}} stores and [[Pokémon Store]]s in Japan from November 1, 2020, and in Singapore from [https://www.facebook.com/Pokemon.official.Singapore/posts/2749338525393059 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====
<div><ul style="margin-left:0px;">
<li style="display: inline-table;">
{{G8event/head
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Milcery
|gender=f
|level=5
|ndex=868
|type=Fairy
|ot={{tt|ポケセン|Japan}}
|id=201101
|ability=Sweet Veil
|nature=Hardy
|item=Ribbon Sweet
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon Center
|ribbon=Birthday
|move1=Celebrate|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status|move1rel=yes
|move2=Last Resort|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Entrainment|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status|move3rel=yes
|move4=Attract|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|November 1, 2020 to January 31, 2022}}
{{G8event/footer|originlang=Japanese}}
</li>
<li style="display: inline-table;">
{{G8event/head
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Milcery
|gender=f
|level=5
|ndex=868
|type=Fairy
|ot={{tt|PCSG|Singapore}}
|id=201101
|ability=Sweet Veil
|nature=Hardy
|item=Ribbon Sweet
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon Center
|ribbon=Birthday
|move1=Celebrate|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status|move1rel=yes
|move2=Last Resort|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Entrainment|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status|move3rel=yes
|move4=Attract|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|November 1, 2020 to January 31, 2022}}
{{G8event/footer|originlang=English}}
</li>
</ul></div>

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Milcery!
|title=Happy Birthday!
}}

====Star Sweet Milcery====
<div><ul style="margin-left:0px;">
<li style="display: inline-table;">
{{G8event/head
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Milcery
|gender=f
|level=5
|ndex=868
|type=Fairy
|ot={{tt|ポケセン|Japan}}
|id=201101
|ability=Sweet Veil
|nature=Hardy
|item=Star Sweet
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon Center
|ribbon=Birthday
|move1=Celebrate|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status|move1rel=yes
|move2=Last Resort|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Entrainment|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status|move3rel=yes
|move4=Attract|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|November 1, 2020 to January 31, 2022}}
{{G8event/footer|originlang=Japanese}}
</li>
<li style="display: inline-table;">
{{G8event/head
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Milcery
|gender=f
|level=5
|ndex=868
|type=Fairy
|ot={{tt|PCSG|Singapore}}
|id=201101
|ability=Sweet Veil
|nature=Hardy
|item=Star Sweet
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon Center
|ribbon=Birthday
|move1=Celebrate|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status|move1rel=yes
|move2=Last Resort|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Entrainment|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status|move3rel=yes
|move4=Attract|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|November 1, 2020 to January 31, 2022}}
{{G8event/footer|originlang=English}}
</li>
</ul></div>

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Milcery!
|title=Happy Birthday!
}}

===Pikachu in a cap===
All [[Pikachu in a cap]] were [https://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/sword_shield_expansion/news/200929_01/ distributed] via universal serial codes through the [https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/get-ashs-pikachu-wearing-ashs-caps-in-pokemon-sword-or-pokemon-shield/ official Pokémon website]. All codes expired 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 {{m|Volt Tackle}} from the [[Move Reminder]].

====World Cap====
Players could claim World Cap Pikachu with the serial code '''K1NP1KA1855'''.

{{G8event/head
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Pikachu
|form=World Cap
|image=025Pikachu-World
|gender=m
|level=25
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot={{tt|サトシ|Japanese}} {{tt|Ash|English, German, Italian, Spanish}} {{tt|Sacha|French}} {{tt|지우|Korean}} {{tt|小智|Chinese}}
|id=201023
|ability=Static
|nature=Hardy
|item=Light Ball
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon TV program
|ribbon=Classic
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special|move1rel=yes
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical|move3rel=yes
|move4=Electroweb|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entry|swsh|serial code|online|October 30 to November 30, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer}}

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Pikachu!
|title=Pikachu (World Cap) Gift
}}

====Alola Cap====
Players could claim Alola Cap Pikachu with the serial code '''ULTRAP1KA'''.

{{G8event/head
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Pikachu
|form=Alola Cap
|image=025Pikachu-Alola
|gender=m
|level=25
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot={{tt|サトシ|Japanese}} {{tt|Ash|English, German, Italian, Spanish}} {{tt|Sacha|French}} {{tt|지우|Korean}} {{tt|小智|Chinese}}
|id=201023
|ability=Static
|nature=Hardy
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon TV program
|ribbon=Classic
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special|move1rel=yes
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical|move3rel=yes
|move4=Electroweb|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entry|swsh|serial code|online|October 23 to November 30, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer}}

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Pikachu!
|title=Pikachu (Alola Cap) Gift
}}

====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.

{{G8event/head
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Pikachu
|form=Kalos Cap
|image=025Pikachu-Kalos
|gender=m
|level=25
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot={{tt|サトシ|Japanese}} {{tt|Ash|English, German, Italian, Spanish}} {{tt|Sacha|French}} {{tt|지우|Korean}} {{tt|小智|Chinese}}
|id=201023
|ability=Static
|nature=Hardy
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon TV program
|ribbon=Classic
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special|move1rel=yes
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical|move3rel=yes
|move4=Electroweb|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entry|swsh|serial code|online|October 18 to November 30, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer}}

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Pikachu!
|title=Pikachu (Kalos Cap) Gift
}}

====Unova Cap====
Players could claim Unova Cap Pikachu with the serial code '''P1KABESTW1SH'''.

{{G8event/head
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Pikachu
|form=Unova Cap
|image=025Pikachu-Unova
|gender=m
|level=25
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot={{tt|サトシ|Japanese}} {{tt|Ash|English, German, Italian, Spanish}} {{tt|Sacha|French}} {{tt|지우|Korean}} {{tt|小智|Chinese}}
|id=201023
|ability=Static
|nature=Hardy
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon TV program
|ribbon=Classic
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special|move1rel=yes
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical|move3rel=yes
|move4=Electroweb|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entry|swsh|serial code|online|October 16 to November 30, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer}}

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Pikachu!
|title=Pikachu (Unova Cap) Gift
}}

====Sinnoh Cap====
Players could claim Sinnoh Cap Pikachu with the serial code '''V0LTTACKLEP1KA'''.

{{G8event/head
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Pikachu
|form=Sinnoh Cap
|image=025Pikachu-Sinnoh
|gender=m
|level=25
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot={{tt|サトシ|Japanese}} {{tt|Ash|English, German, Italian, Spanish}} {{tt|Sacha|French}} {{tt|지우|Korean}} {{tt|小智|Chinese}}
|id=201023
|ability=Static
|nature=Hardy
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon TV program
|ribbon=Classic
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special|move1rel=yes
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical|move3rel=yes
|move4=Electroweb|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entry|swsh|serial code|online|October 9 to November 30, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer}}

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Pikachu!
|title=Pikachu (Sinnoh Cap) Gift
}}

====Hoenn Cap====
Players could claim Hoenn Cap Pikachu with the serial code '''P1KAADVANCE'''.

{{G8event/head
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Pikachu
|form=Hoenn Cap
|image=025Pikachu-Hoenn
|gender=m
|level=25
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot={{tt|サトシ|Japanese}} {{tt|Ash|English, German, Italian, Spanish}} {{tt|Sacha|French}} {{tt|지우|Korean}} {{tt|小智|Chinese}}
|id=201023
|ability=Static
|nature=Hardy
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon TV program
|ribbon=Classic
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special|move1rel=yes
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical|move3rel=yes
|move4=Electroweb|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entry|swsh|serial code|online|October 2, 2020 to November 30, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer}}

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Pikachu!
|title=Pikachu (Hoenn Cap) Gift
}}

====Partner Cap====
Players could claim Partner Cap Pikachu with the serial code '''1CH00SEY0U'''.

{{G8event/head
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Pikachu
|form=Partner Cap
|image=025Pikachu-Partner
|gender=m
|level=25
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot={{tt|サトシ|Japanese}} {{tt|Ash|English, German, Italian, Spanish}} {{tt|Sacha|French}} {{tt|지우|Korean}} {{tt|小智|Chinese}}
|id=201023
|ability=Static
|nature=Hardy
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon TV program
|ribbon=Classic
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special|move1rel=yes
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical|move3rel=yes
|move4=Electroweb|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entry|swsh|serial code|online|September 29 to November 30, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer}}

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Pikachu!
|title=Pikachu (Partner Cap) Gift
}}

====Original Cap====
Players could claim Original Cap Pikachu with the serial code '''P1KACHUGET'''.

{{G8event/head
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Pikachu
|form=Original Cap
|image=025Pikachu-Original
|gender=m
|level=25
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot={{tt|サトシ|Japanese}} {{tt|Ash|English, German, Italian, Spanish}} {{tt|Sacha|French}} {{tt|지우|Korean}} {{tt|小智|Chinese}}
|id=201023
|ability=Static
|nature=Hardy
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon TV program
|ribbon=Classic
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special|move1rel=yes
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical|move3rel=yes
|move4=Electroweb|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entry|swsh|serial code|online|September 29 to November 30, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer}}

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Pikachu!
|title=Pikachu (Original Cap) Gift
}}

===Ash's Charizard===
[http://web.archive.org/web/20200930121333/https://pokemonkorea.co.kr/m22gift This] {{p|Charizard}} was distributed in South Korea as a bonus for attendees of the Korean dub screening of ''[[M22|Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution]]'' on September 30, 2020. The serial code will be redeemable until November 30, 2020.

This Pokémon is based on [[Ash's Charizard]], which bears many similarities to the {{DL|List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII|Korean Ash's Charizard}} from [[Generation VII]], with the unusable {{m|Dragon Rage}} being replaced by {{m|Dragon Tail}}.

{{G8event/head
|ball=Poké
|balllink=Poké Ball (item)
|pokemon=Charizard
|nick=리자몽
|gender=m
|level=50
|ndex=006
|type=Fire
|type2=Flying
|ot=지우
|id=200930
|ability=Blaze
|nature=Adamant
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon movie
|ribbon=Wishing
|move1=Flamethrower|move1type=Fire|move1cat=Special|move1rel=yes
|move2=Dragon Tail|move2type=Dragon|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Slash|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical|move3rel=yes
|move4=Seismic Toss|move4type=Fighting|move4cat=Physical|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|September 30 to November 30, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer|originlang=Korean}}

====Distribution====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Charizard!
|title=지우's Charizard Gift
}}

===Pokémon Player's Cup Porygon2===
[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/receive-a-battle-ready-porygon2-celebrating-the-pokemon-players-cup/ This] {{p|Porygon2}} was distributed via serial code during the live stream of the English-language [https://www.pokemon.com/us/play-pokemon/pokemon-players-cup/about/ 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 {{m|Trick Room}}. The code expired August 31, 2020. It has a fixed 31 {{IV}}s in {{Stat|HP}} and 0 IVs in {{Stat|Attack}} and {{Stat|Speed}}. It also has 252 {{EV}}s in {{Stat|HP}} and {{Stat|Defense}}, 4 in {{Stat|Special Defense}}, and 0 in every other stat.

{{G8event/head
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Porygon2
|level=50
|ndex=233
|type=Normal
|ot=VGC20
|id=200822
|ability=Download
|nature=Sassy
|fateful=yes
|ribbon=Event
|item=Eviolite
|met=a Pokémon event
|move1=Recover|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status|move1rel=yes
|move2=Trick Room|move2type=Psychic|move2cat=Status|move2rel=yes
|move3=Ice Beam|move3type=Ice|move3cat=Special|move3rel=yes
|move4=Thunderbolt|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|August 22 to 31, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer}}

====Distribution====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Porygon2!
|title=Porygon2 Gift
}}

===Pokémon Japan Championships 2019 Gastrodon===
[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/sp/tournament_2020/?a004=news This] [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Gastrodon|East Sea]] {{p|Gastrodon}} was distributed via serial code during the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEvzJq9ncwc&t=8550 live stream] of the Japanese 2020 Championship on [https://www.pokemon.co.jp/redirect/index.php/20428/ Niconico] and [https://www.pokemon.co.jp/redirect/index.php/20429/ 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 {{IV}}s in {{Stat|HP}}, {{Stat|Defense}}, {{Stat|Special Attack}}, and {{Stat|Special Defense}}, 2 IVs in {{Stat|Attack}}, and 0 IVs in {{Stat|Speed}}. It also has 152 {{EV}}s in HP, 94 in Defense, 252 in Special Attack, 12 in Special Defense, and 0 in every other stat.

{{G8event/head
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Gastrodon
|form=East Sea
|image=423Gastrodon-East
|nick=トリトドン
|gender=f
|level=50
|ndex=423
|type=Water
|type2=Ground
|ot=カ・エール
|id=200822
|ability=Storm Drain
|nature=Quiet
|fateful=yes
|ribbon=Battle Champion
|item=Expert Belt
|met=a Battle Competition
|move1=Protect|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status|move1rel=yes
|move2=Surf|move2type=Water|move2cat=Special|move2rel=yes
|move3=Ice Beam|move3type=Ice|move3cat=Special|move3rel=yes
|move4=Earth Power|move4type=Ground|move4cat=Special|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|August 22 to 23, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer|originlang=Japanese}}

====Distribution====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Gastrodon!
|title=カ・エール's Gastrodon Gift
}}

===Baik Jongyoon's Amoonguss===
[https://pokemonkorea.co.kr/ptc2020 This] {{shiny}} {{p|Amoonguss}} was distributed via serial code on [https://pokemonkorea.co.kr 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 {{IV}}s in {{Stat|HP}}, {{Stat|Defense}}, {{Stat|Special Attack}}, and {{Stat|Special Defense}} and 0 IVs in {{Stat|Attack}} and {{Stat|Speed}}. It also has 236 {{EV}}s in {{Stat|HP}}, 116 in {{Stat|Defense}}, 156 in {{Stat|Special Defense}}, and 0 in every other stat.

{{G8event/head
|ball=Cherish
|shiny=yes
|pokemon=Amoonguss
|nick=뽀록나
|gender=f
|image=HOME591 s
|level=50
|ndex=591
|type=Grass
|type2=Poison
|ot=백종윤
|id=200809
|ability=Regenerator
|nature=Sassy
|fateful=yes
|ribbon=Event
|item=Focus Sash
|met=a Battle Competition
|move1=Clear Smog|move1type=Poison|move1cat=Special|move1rel=yes
|move2=Spore|move2type=Grass|move2cat=Status|move2rel=yes
|move3=Protect|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status|move3rel=yes
|move4=Rage Powder|move4type=Grass|move4cat=Status|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|August 9 to 10, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer|originlang=Korean}}

====Distribution====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Amoonguss!
|title=백종윤's Amoonguss Gift
}}

===Jungle Pokémon===
[[File:Forest of Okoya Zarude.png|thumb|250px|Promotional artwork of {{p|Zarude}} associated with the event]]
[https://www.pokemon-movie.jp/tickets/point1.php These] [https://www.pokemon-movie.jp/tickets/point2.php Pokémon] are being distributed to players who preordered tickets to the upcoming twenty-third movie, ''[[M23|Secrets of the Jungle]]''. They include a {{shiny}} {{p|Celebi}} and {{p|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 August 7 and will be 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====
{{G8event/head
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Zarude
|level=60
|ndex=893
|image=893Zarude
|type=Dark
|type2=Grass
|ot={{tt|オコヤのもり|Japanese}} {{tt|Jungle|English, French}} {{tt|Giungla|Italian}} {{tt|Dschungel|German}} {{tt|Selva|Spanish}} {{tt|정글|Korean}} {{tt|丛林|Simplifed Chinese}} {{tt|叢林|Traditional Chinese}}
|id=200807
|ability=Leaf Guard
|nature=Sassy
|fateful=yes
|ribbon=Wishing
|item=Leftovers
|met=a 2020 Pokémon Movie
|move1=Close Combat|move1type=Fighting|move1cat=Physical|move1rel=yes
|move2=Power Whip|move2type=Grass|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Swagger|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status|move3rel=yes
|move4=Snarl|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Special|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|August 7, 2020 to March 31, 2021}}
{{G8event/footer}}

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Zarude!
|title=Jungle's Zarude Gift
}}

====Celebi====
{{G8event/head
|ball=Cherish
|shiny=yes
|pokemon=Celebi
|image=HOME251 s
|level=60
|ndex=251
|type=Psychic
|type2=Grass
|ot={{tt|オコヤのもり|Japanese}} {{tt|Jungle|English, French}} {{tt|Giungla|Italian}} {{tt|Dschungel|German}} {{tt|Selva|Spanish}} {{tt|정글|Korean}} {{tt|丛林|Simplifed Chinese}} {{tt|叢林|Traditional Chinese}}
|id={{tt|200807|200417 prior to delay}}
|ability=Natural Cure
|nature=Quirky
|fateful=yes
|ribbon=Wishing
|item=Lucky Egg
|met=a 2020 Pokémon Movie
|move1=Magical Leaf|move1type=Grass|move1cat=Special|move1rel=yes
|move2=Future Sight|move2type=Psychic|move2cat=Special|move2rel=yes
|move3=Life Dew|move3type=Water|move3cat=Status|move3rel=yes
|move4=Heal Bell|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|August 7, 2020 to March 31, 2021}}
{{G8event/footer}}

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Celebi!
|title=Jungle's Celebi Gift
}}

===Singapore's Pokémon Center Birthday Pokémon===
[https://www.facebook.com/Pokemon.official.Singapore/posts/birthday-service-campaign-announcementattention-everyonewe-have-a-special-surpri/2542090626117851/ These] Pikachu and Eevee were distributed via [[serial code]] to players of [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]] at {{OBP|Pokémon Center|store}} 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====
{{G8event/head
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Pikachu
|gender=m
|level=5
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot=PCSG
|id=200301
|ability=Static
|nature=Serious
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon Center
|ribbon=Birthday
|move1=Celebrate|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status|move1rel=yes
|move2=Play Nice|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status|move2rel=yes
|move3=Thunder Shock|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Special|move3rel=yes
|move4=Quick Attack|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|March 2020 to March 31, 2021}}
{{G8event/footer|originlang=English}}

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Pikachu!
|title=Happy Birthday!
}}

====Eevee====
{{G8event/head
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Eevee
|gender=m
|level=5
|ndex=133
|type=Normal
|ot=PCSG
|id=200301
|ability=Run Away
|nature=Docile
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon Center
|ribbon=Birthday
|move1=Celebrate|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status|move1rel=yes
|move2=Covet|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Helping Hand|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status|move3rel=yes
|move4=Tackle|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|March 2020 to March 31, 2021}}
{{G8event/footer|originlang=English}}

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Eevee!
|title=Happy Birthday!
}}

===Winter 2020 World Hobby Fair Gigantamax Pokémon===
[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2019/11/191129_e01.html These] [[Gigantamax|Gigantamax Factor]] {{p|Lapras}} and {{p|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:

{| style="background: #285078; {{roundy|0.5em}}; border: 3.5px solid #901820;"
|- style="text-align:center; background: #285078; border: 3.5px solid #901820; color:#fff"
|- style="color:#fff"
! Location
! Date
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Nagoya Dome}}, {{wp|Nagoya}}
| January 19, 2020
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Makuhari Messe International Exhibition Hall}}, {{wp|Tokyo}}
| January 25 and 26, 2020
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Fukuoka Yahuoku! Dome}}, {{wp|Fukuoka}}
| February 2, 2020
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Kyocera Dome}}, {{wp|Osaka}}
| February 9, 2020
|}{{-}}

====Lapras====
{{G8event/head
|ball=Poké
|balllink=Poké Ball (item)
|pokemon=Lapras
|gender=2
|gigantamax=yes
|level=50
|ndex=131
|type=Water
|type2=Ice
|ot=(Player's)
|id=(Player's)
|ability=Water Absorb
|ability2=Shell Armor
|ability3=Hydration
|nature=Random
|fateful=yes
|ribbon=Classic
|met=a Pokémon event
|move1=Surf|move1type=Water|move1cat=Special|move1rel=yes
|move2=Ice Beam|move2type=Ice|move2cat=Special|move2rel=yes
|move3=Ancient Power|move3type=Rock|move3cat=Special|move3rel=yes
|move4=Bulldoze|move4type=Ground|move4cat=Physical|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|January 19, 2020 to February 29, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer}}

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Lapras!
|title=Gigantamax Lapras Gift
}}

====Coalossal====
{{G8event/head
|ball=Poké
|balllink=Poké Ball (item)
|pokemon=Coalossal
|gender=2
|gigantamax=yes
|level=50
|ndex=839
|type=Rock
|type2=Fire
|ot=(Player's)
|id=(Player's)
|ability=Steam Engine
|ability2=Flame Body
|ability3=Flash Fire
|nature=Random
|fateful=yes
|ribbon=Classic
|met=a Pokémon event
|move1=Ancient Power|move1type=Rock|move1cat=Special|move1rel=yes
|move2=Flamethrower|move2type=Fire|move2cat=Special|move2rel=yes
|move3=Rock Slide|move3type=Rock|move3cat=Physical|move3rel=yes
|move4=Will-O-Wisp|move4type=Fire|move4cat=Status|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|January 19, 2020 to February 29, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer}}

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Coalossal!
|title=Gigantamax Coalossal Gift
}}

===Jump Festa '20 Gigantamax Snorlax===
This [[Gigantamax|Gigantamax Factor]] {{p|Snorlax}} was given to players who attended {{wp|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.

{{G8event/head
|ball=Poké
|balllink=Poké Ball (item)
|pokemon=Snorlax
|gender=2
|gigantamax=yes
|level=50
|ndex=143
|type=Normal
|ot=(Player's)
|id=(Player's)
|ability=Immunity
|ability2=Thick Fat
|ability3=Gluttony
|nature=Sassy
|fateful=yes
|ribbon=Classic
|met=a Pokémon event
|move1=Body Slam|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical|move1rel=yes
|move2=High Horsepower|move2type=Ground|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Brick Break|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Physical|move3rel=yes
|move4=Bulldoze|move4type=Ground|move4cat=Physical|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|December 21, 2019 to January 31, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer}}

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Snorlax!
|title=Gigantamax Snorlax Gift
}}

===Pokémon Center Birthday Pokémon===
[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2019/10/191025_p01.html These] Pikachu and Eevee were distributed via [[serial code]] to players of [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]] at {{OBP|Pokémon Center|store}} stores and [[Pokémon Store]]s in Japan from November 15, 2019 , if they visited during the month of their birthday, but only if they provided proof of their date of birth and Nintendo Switch.

====Pikachu====
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|gender=m
|level=5
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot=ポケセン
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|nature=Serious
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|move2=Play Nice|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status|move2rel=yes
|move3=Thunder Shock|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Special|move3rel=yes
|move4=Quick Attack|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical|move4rel=yes
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{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|November 15, 2019 to March 31, 2021}}
{{G8event/footer|originlang=Japanese}}

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Pikachu!
|title=Happy Birthday!
}}

====Eevee====
{{G8event/head
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Eevee
|gender=m
|level=5
|ndex=133
|type=Normal
|ot=ポケセン
|id=191115
|ability=Run Away
|nature=Docile
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon Center
|ribbon=Birthday
|move1=Celebrate|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status|move1rel=yes
|move2=Covet|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Helping Hand|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status|move3rel=yes
|move4=Tackle|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical|move4rel=yes
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{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|November 15, 2019 to March 31, 2021}}
{{G8event/footer|originlang=Japanese}}

=====Distribution=====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Eevee!
|title=Happy Birthday!
}}

===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 {{p|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.

{{G8event/head
|ball=Poké
|balllink=Poké Ball (item)
|pokemon=Mew
|level=1
|ndex=151
|type=Psychic
|ot=(Player's)
|id=(Player's)
|ability=Synchronize
|nature=Random
|fateful=yes
|met=the Poké Ball Plus
|move1=Pound|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical|move1rel=yes
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{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|serial code|online|November 16, 2018 onwards}}
{{G8event/footer}}

====Distribution====
{{wondercard/8
|msg=You got Mew!
|title=Mythical Pokémon Mew Gift
}}

==See also==
{{Event Pokémon}}

[[Category:Lists]]
[[Category:Event Pokémon]]
[[Category:Japanese region event distributions]]
[[Category:Generation VIII event distributions]]

Starly (Pokémon)

2020-10-11T20:42:42Z

NotATrainer: Starly's Gen V Hidden Ability was Keen Eye. I hope this works

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'''Starly''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ムックル''' ''Mukkuru'') is a dual-type {{2t|Normal|Flying}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation IV]].

It [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{p|Staravia}} starting at [[level]] 14, which evolves into {{p|Staraptor}} starting at level 34.

==Biology==
Starly is an avian {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with primarily grayish-brown plumage. There is a white marking on its face, resembling a mask, and a white spot on its chest. The top portion of the mask marking is smaller on the female. The rest of its head and the lower half of its wings are black. Starly has a long, orange beak with a black tip and oval, black eyes with white pupils. A small tuft of feathers curls over the back and its head, and a small, pointed ruff surrounds its neck. It has two black tail feathers with a white feather between them. Its feet are orange with three toes in the front and one in the back. It preys on small {{t|Bug}} Pokémon and {{p|Cherubi}}. [[DP121|In the anime]], it has also been seen consuming the acorn-like {{Berries}} grown on the bushes of {{p|Grotle}}.

Although capable of flapping its wings powerfully, Starly is weak and inconspicuous when alone. It forms large flocks to protect itself. However, individuals will begin to bicker if the group becomes too large. This Pokémon's cry is harsh, and its singing can become annoying. Starly congregates in mountains and fields, where it hunts for bug Pokémon.

==In the anime==
[[File:Orson Starly.png|thumb|250px|Starly in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
===Major appearances===
====[[Ash's Starly]]====
Continuing his {{type|Flying}} Pokémon tradition, {{Ash}} {{pkmn2|caught}} a male {{AP|Starly}} in ''[[DP002|Two Degrees of Separation!]]''. He was then commonly used to pop {{TRT}}'s balloon until he evolved into a Staravia in ''[[DP013|A Staravia is Born!]]''. In ''[[DP118|Pursuing a Lofty Goal!]]'', he eventually evolved into his final form during the [[Squallville PokéRinger]] competition.

====Other====
Starly debuted in ''[[DP001|Following A Maiden's Voyage!]]'', where it was being examined at [[Professor Rowan]]'s lab alongside a {{p|Staraptor}}. It escaped during a fight between a {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} and a {{p|Chimchar}}, two of Rowan's [[starter Pokémon]], but it later returned.

In ''[[DP003|When Pokémon Worlds Collide!]]'', [[Paul]] {{pkmn2|caught}} three Starly. The first two were {{pkmn2|released}} because they did not know {{m|Aerial Ace}}. Although the third could use the move and easily beat Ash's Starly, Paul still deemed it weak and released it as well in the same episode.

In ''[[XY077|A Relay in the Sky!]]'', [[Orson]]'s Starly competed in the [[Pokémon Sky Relay]] alongside its evolved forms.

In the Hoopa's Surprise Ring Adventures short ''{{DL|Hoopa's Surprise Ring Adventures|Flying in the Air}}'', {{an|Hoopa}} summoned multiple Starly to create wind for Ash and Pikachu, but their combined {{m|Gust}} was too much for them and sent them blasting off.

===Minor appearances===
Multiple Starly appeared in ''[[DP009|Setting the World on Its Buneary!]]''.

A Starly appeared in ''[[DP029|The Champ Twins!]]''.

In ''[[DP038|One Big Happiny Family!]]'', a Starly was healed by Brock after being injured.

In ''[[DP066|Lost Leader Strategy!]]'', three Starly were under [[Reggie]]'s care.

A Starly appeared in ''[[DP069|Enter Galactic!]]''.

Two Starly appeared in ''[[DP121|The Lonely Snover!]]''.

A Starly appeared in ''[[DP127|Sliding Into Seventh!]]''.

A Starly appeared in ''[[DP183|League Unleashed!]]'', under the ownership of a young man.

In ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]'', multiple Starly were living in [[Crown City]]. A flock of them worked together with the other Pokémon in surrounding {{OBP|Zorua|M13}} in the park, intent on attacking him as retribution for what {{OBP|Zoroark|M13}} did to the city. Before a fight could break out, the Starly, along with the other Pokémon, were calmed down by {{OBP|Celebi|M13}}.

In [[DPS01]], a Starly was outside [[Professor Rowan]]'s lab.

A Starly appeared in ''[[Mewtwo — Prologue to Awakening]]''.

In ''[[M16|Genesect and the Legend Awakened]]'', multiple Starly were living at [[Pokémon Hills]].

A Starly appeared in ''[[BW142|The Dream Continues!]]''.

In ''[[M17|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction]]'', multiple Starly were living at [[Allearth Forest]].

From ''[[XY039|Summer of Discovery!]]'' to ''[[XY042|Battling Into the Hall of Fame!]]'', a {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Starly attended the [[Pokémon Summer Camp]].

A Trainer's Starly appeared in ''[[XY091|A Performance Pop Quiz!]]''.

In ''[[XY119|A Full-Strength Battle Surprise!]]'', three Starly fled from [[Team Flare]] as they conducted an experiment.

In ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]'', multiple Starly were living at the [[Nebel Plateau]].

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexbody|DP002|Starly|Ash's Pokédex|Starly, the Starling Pokémon. Starly normally travels in a flock, but when alone, it is hard to notice.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Sinnoh}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Mr Backlot Starly Adventures.png|thumb|220px|Starly in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===In the Darkrai Mission Story: Pokémon Ranger Vatonage - the Comic manga===
A Starly appeared in ''[[PRV1|A Fresh Start]]''. [[Kellyn]] captured it with his [[Capture Styler]] and used its {{m|Whirlwind}} to save [[Professor Hastings]] from crash-landing.

===In the Pocket Monsters DP manga===
A Starly appeared in [[PMDP04]].

A Starly appeared in [[PMDP23]].

===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
{{adv|Platinum}} was attacked by a swarm of Starly just leaving [[Professor Rowan]] in ''[[PS338|Stagestruck Starly]]''. She was protected by {{adv|Diamond}} and {{adv|Pearl}} when they were attacked.

Multiple Starly appeared in ''[[PS350|Boogying with Buneary]]'' and ''[[PS367|Suffering Psyduck]]''.

===In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! manga===
[[Mitsumi]] used a Starly in ''[[DPA01|In Search of the Legendary Pokémon Dialga!!]]'' to battle a rampaging {{p|Onix}}, but the battle was quickly interrupted by a group of {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Aipom}} that [[Hareta]] befriended earlier.

===In the Pokémon + Nobunaga's Ambition ~ Ranse's Color Picture Scroll ~ manga===
Three Starly appeared in ''[[PNA1|The White Scroll: Oichi's Worries]]''.

==In the TCG==
{{main|Starly (TCG)}}

==Other appearances==
===[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]===
Starly appears as a trophy.

====Trophy information====
''"A Starling Pokémon. It usually lives and travels in large flocks, so a single Starly will go unnoticed. To make up for this, its call is very noisy. It can often be found in places with heavy vegetation. Its small frame and cute appearance belie the incredible power with which it flaps its wings. When it levels up, it evolves into Staravia."''

==Game data==
===NPC Appearances===
[[Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia]]: Starly can be chosen to be the player's [[Partner Pokémon (Ranger)|Starter Partner Pokémon]], or can be obtained by clearing a quest in [[Haruba Village]].

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Normal|type2=Flying}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=IV}}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|num1=010|reg2=Johto}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Diamond|entry=They flock in great numbers. Though small, they flap their wings with great power.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Pearl|entry=Usually with a large flock, it is barely noticeable when alone. Its [[cry|cries]] are very strident.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Platinum|entry=Because they are weak individually, they form groups. However, they bicker if the group grows too big.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|entry=They flock around mountains and fields, chasing after bug Pokémon. Their singing is noisy and annoying.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=Because they are weak individually, they form groups. However, they bicker if the group grows too big.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=Because they are weak individually, they form groups. However, they bicker if the group grows too big.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|num1=099|label1=Coastal|reg2=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=They flock in great numbers. Though small, they flap their wings with great power.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|entry=They flock around mountains and fields, chasing after bug Pokémon. Their singing is noisy and annoying.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=fff|entry=They flock in great numbers. Though small, they flap their wings with great power.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=They flock around mountains and fields, chasing after bug Pokémon. Their singing is noisy and annoying.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation VII]]}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation VIII]]}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Footer}}

===Game locations===
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{{Availability/Entry1|v=Platinum|area=[[Route]]s {{rtn|201|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|202|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|203|Sinnoh}}, and {{rtn|204|Sinnoh}}, [[Lake Verity]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|area=[[Pewter City]] ([[Headbutt tree]]s{{tt|*|Tree located behind some fencing in Pewter City. It is accessible from Route 2, right after exiting from Viridian Forest.}})}}
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|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Black}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=White|area=[[White Forest]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Black 2|v2=White 2}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
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{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Ultra Sun|v2=Ultra Moon}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|area=Unobtainable}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Sword|v2=Shield|area=Unobtainable}}
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{{Availability/Footer}}

====In side games====
{{Availability/Header|type=Normal|type2=Flying}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=IV}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=IV}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=MD Time|v2=MD Darkness|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|area=[[Mt. Bristle]] (1F-9F), [[Oran Forest]] (1F-4F)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=MD Sky|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|area=[[Mt. Bristle]] (1F-9F), [[Oran Forest]] (1F-4F)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ranger: SoA|link=Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia|color={{SoA color}}|area={{DL|Vientown|Nabiki Beach}}, [[Hippowdon Temple]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Rumble|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Windy Prairie‎]]}}

{{Availability/Entry1|v=PokéPark Wii|link=PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure|color={{grass color}}|area=[[Meadow Zone]], [[Beach Zone]], [[Iceberg Zone]], [[Meeting Place]]{{tt|*|Cannot be befriended here}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ranger: GS|link=Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs|color={{GS color}}|area={{ra|Sky}}, [[Thunder Temple]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Blast|color={{fire color}}|area=Meadow: [[Everspring Valley]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Conquest|color={{silver color}}|area=[[Aurora]], [[Yaksha]], [[Avia]], [[Dragnor]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble U|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Jungle Area#In Trouble? Tap Away!|Jungle Area: In Trouble? Tap Away!]], [[Conductor Room#King of the Sky|Conductor Room: King of the Sky]]}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Battle Trozei|color={{defense color}}|area=[[Mountain of Order#Stage 5|Mountain of Order: Stage 5]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=[[Albens Town|Albens Town: Stage 211]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Pearl Marsh#Colossal Tree|Pearl Marsh: Colossal Tree]] (All Areas)}}
|}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Rush|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Snorlax Sea]], [[Gengar Sea]], [[Arceus Sea]], [[Garchomp Sea]]Final}}
|}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Café Mix|color={{orange color}}|area=[[Café Upgrades|Café Upgrades: Order #55]]}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Footer}}

====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|type=Normal|type2=Flying}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DP}}|Kyocera Dome Starly|All|Japan|1|February 21, 2008|link=List of traded event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Starly}}
|}

===Held items===
{{HeldItems
|type=Normal|type2=Flying
|dppt1=Yache Berry|dppt1type=Berry|dppt1rar=5
|hgss1=Yache Berry|hgss1type=Berry|hgss1rar=5
|w1=Yache Berry|w1type=Berry|w1rar=5
}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats
|type=Normal
|type2=Flying
|HP= 40
|Attack= 55
|Defense=30
|SpAtk= 30
|SpDef= 30
|Speed= 60}}

====Pokéathlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Normal
|type2=Flying
|Speed=3
|SpeedMax=4
|Power=2
|PowerMax=3
|Technique=2
|TechniqueMax=2
|Stamina=2
|StaminaMax=3
|Jump=4
|JumpMax=5
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|Normal= 100
|Fighting=100
|Flying= 100
|Poison= 100
|Ground= 0
|Rock= 200
|Bug= 50
|Ghost= 0
|Steel= 100
|Fire= 100
|Water= 100
|Grass= 50
|Electric=200
|Psychic= 100
|Ice= 200
|Dragon= 100
|Dark= 100
|Fairy= 100
|notes=yes
|flying=yes
|newground=1
|normal=yes
|newghost=1}}

===Learnset===
{{Learnlist/MoveNA|Starly|Normal|Flying|4}}

===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{tcg colorless color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{tcg colorless color}}"
|-
! Move
! Card
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{m|Gust}}
| [[Starly (Diamond & Pearl 101)]]
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{m|Peck}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | [[Starly (Supreme Victors 129)]]
|}

====[[Anime move errors|Anime-only moves]]====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{normal color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{flying color}}"
|-
! Move
! Type
! Episode
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{m|Gust}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{typecolor|Flying}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | ''[[DP002|Two Degrees of Separation!]]''
|}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Normal|type2=Flying}}
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=396
|body=1
|rate=8.2
|IQ=D
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger SoA|col=6|type=Normal
|group=Flying
|assist=Flying
|fieldpower=-
|num=023
|browser=It sends out twisters. It also rams to attack.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Normal
|group=Flying
|assist=Flying
|field=Cut
|fieldpower=1
|num=228
|pastnum=170
|browser=It launches twisters.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Normal
|att=1
|def=1
|speed=3
}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Normal
|att=1
|def=1
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=396 f
|walk=1.45
|hp=45
|attack=64
|defense=41
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=396
|Pad=Starly are found playing in many of the PokéPark's Zones. They favor {{DL|Attractions|Pelipper's Circle Circuit}} above any other Attraction!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Conquest|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=396
|HP=1
|atk=1
|def=1
|spd=2
|range=4
|move=Quick Attack
|ability1=Keen Eye
|ability2=Hero
|ability3=Celebrate
|evo=Evolves into {{p|Staravia}} when its Speed is 48 or higher
|link={{DL|List of Pokémon Conquest characters|Munezane}}
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=3|type=Normal|ndex=396|bttype=Flying
|power=1
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Normal|ndex=396|stype=Flying|num=285
|min=30
|max=85
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Crowd Control
|skilldesc=Increases damage when there are more Starly in the puzzle area.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=396
|hatch=2 km
|buddy=1
|candy=Starly
|evocandy=25
|stamina=120
|attack=101
|defense=58
|fast={{m|Tackle}}, {{m|Quick Attack}}
|special={{m|Aerial Ace}}, {{m|Brave Bird}}
}}
|}

===Evolution===
{{Evobox-3
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|pictype=art
|no1=396
|name1=Starly
|type1-1=Normal
|type2-1=Flying
|evo1={{bag|Rare Candy}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 14}}
|no2=397
|name2=Staravia
|type1-2=Normal
|type2-2=Flying
|evo2={{bag|Rare Candy}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 34}}
|no3=398
|name3=Staraptor
|type1-3=Normal
|type2-3=Flying}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Normal|type2=Flying}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=IV}}
{{Spritebox/4/Gender|ndex=396}}
{{Spritebox/5/Gender|ndex=396}}
{{Spritebox/6/Gender|ndex=396}}
{{Spritebox/7/Gender|ndex=396}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|396|Starly}}

==Trivia==
* In [[Generation V]] games, Starly's Hidden Ability is the same as its first [[Ability]], {{a|Keen Eye}}, unlike its evolutions, which have the Hidden Ability {{a|Reckless}}. A Starly that evolves into a Staravia with Reckless can be [[Pokémon breeding|bred]] to produce Starly that will evolve into a Staravia with Reckless. If a Starly that will evolve into a Staravia with Reckless is transferred to the [[Generation VI]] games, its Ability will become Reckless.
** This means that in Generation V, Starly is the only unevolved Pokémon without a Hidden Ability that evolves into a Pokémon with a Hidden Ability.
* Overworld sprites of Starly are shown in the intro of {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}} and before the {{player}} and their {{ga|Barry|rival}} encounter them in battle. They are the only non-[[Legendary Pokémon]] to get overworld sprites in the [[Generation IV]] games that are not allowed in [[Amity Square]].
* Starly is tied with {{p|Wingull}}, {{p|Pikipek}}, {{p|Taillow}}, {{p|Ledyba}}, {{p|Hoothoot}}, and {{p|Spearow}} for the lowest base {{stat|Defense}} of all {{type|Flying}} Pokémon.
** It is also tied with Pikipek, Wingull, and {{p|Pidove}} for the lowest {{stat|Special Defense}} of all Flying-type Pokémon.

===Origin===
Starly is based on a young {{wp|white-cheeked starling}}.

====Name origin====
Starly is derived from ''starling''.

Mukkuru is a combination of 椋鳥 ''mukudori'' (gray starling) and クルクル ''kurukuru'' (onomatopoeia of a bird's call).

==In other languages==
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|de=Staralili|demeaning=From {{tt|''Star''|starling}}
|fr=Étourmi|frmeaning=From {{tt|''étourneau''|starling}} and {{tt|''mimi''|cute}}
|es=Starly|esmeaning=Same as English name
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|ko=찌르꼬 ''Jjiruko''|komeaning=from {{tt|찌르레기 ''Jjireuraeggi''|starling}} and {{tt|꼬마 ''kkoma''|little thing}}
|zh_cmn=姆克兒 ''Mǔ Kè Ér''|zh_cmnmeaning=Transliteration of its Japanese name. The last character means "child".
|hi=स्टारली ''Starly''|himeaning=Transliteration of its English name

|th=มุคคูรุ ''Mukkuru ''|thmeaning=Transcription of its Japanese name
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==Related articles==
* {{AP|Ash's Starly|Staraptor}}


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Talk:Double Kick (move)

2020-05-14T20:38:48Z

NotATrainer:

What happens if a Pokémon with Skill Link as its ability uses Double Kick? [[User:NotATrainer|NotATrainer]] ([[User talk:NotATrainer|talk]]) 20:38, 14 May 2020 (UTC)

Talk:Double Kick (move)

2020-05-14T20:38:38Z

NotATrainer:

What happens if a Pokémon with Skill Link as its ability uses Double Kick?[[User:NotATrainer|NotATrainer]] ([[User talk:NotATrainer|talk]]) 20:38, 14 May 2020 (UTC)

Talk:Double Kick (move)

2020-05-14T20:38:25Z

NotATrainer: Asking a question

What happens if a Pokémon with Skill Link as its ability uses Double Kick?

Talk:Sketch (move)/Archive 1

2020-04-21T17:51:29Z

NotATrainer: /* Sketch from Ditto? */

== Only move that can be learned twice? ==

I know that if some moves are rejected while a Pokémon is in one stage in its evolution, it may try to learn it again when it evolves. Does that count as learning a move twice? Or does it not count because the Pokémon is now a different Pokémon? --[[Tracey Sketchit|'''ケンジ''']][[User talk:Kenji-girl|'''の''']][[User:Kenji-girl|'''ガール''']] 02:48, 30 July 2009 (UTC)

:{{p|Smeargle}} and Sketch is not the only case of a Pokémon learning the same move multiple times by level up. {{p|Jirachi}} learns {{m|Rest}} at level 5, and then again at level 30. --[[User:Shiningpikablu252|Shiningpikablu252]] 03:24, 30 July 2009 (UTC)

== Sketching Lunar Dance/Healing Wish/Memento... ==

...is it possible? [[User:Sidnoea|Sidnoea]] 18:36, 11 August 2009 (UTC)

:Memento's certainly doable through the same methods in [[Generation III]] one can get Smeargle to Sketch {{m|Transform}}.

:Healing Wish should be Sketchable. All you have to do is have Smeargle go right after the Healing Wish, but before an opponent faints the Healing Wish user and causing the effect to trigger.

:However, they might have changed the methods so the method used to get Transform in Generation III doesn't work in Generation IV. If so, then Lunar Dance might be unsketchable...--[[User:Shiningpikablu252|Shiningpikablu252]] 18:53, 11 August 2009 (UTC)

== Sketch and Metronome ==

Can Sketch sketch Sketch? Also, I don't exactly understand the text about Metronome. When used on Metronome, will it fail (unless Metronome fails), copy Metronome, or copy the move summoned by Metronome? Thanks in advance :) --[[User:Afrael|Afrael]] 23:26, 3 April 2010 (UTC)
* It will fail unless Metronome fails, in which case it copies Metronome. [[User:TorchicBlaziken|TorchicBlaziken]] ([[User_talk:TorchicBlaziken|talk]]•[[Special:Contributions/TorchicBlaziken|edits]]) 19:18, 28 January 2011 (UTC)

== Ditto ==

If a Ditto uses Transform on a Smeargle, but the Smeargle is unable to use Sketch due to being immobilised, what happens when the Ditto uses Sketch? Does it fail? I suppose the answer is almost certainly yes, seeing as how in the parameters provided, it would fail as it was trying to Sketch Sketch itself, or no move...but, what happens if the Smeargle is then swapped out to another Pokémon and the transformed Ditto uses Sketch on one of the new Pokémon's moves? --[[User:Poppy Appletree|Poppy Appletree]] 06:18, 1 June 2010 (UTC)
:Sketch fails if used by a Ditto. I just checked in Platinum, and the targeted Pokémon was just attacking normally. <sc>[[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]]</sc> [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 07:00, 1 June 2010 (UTC)
:: Thank you kindly. I've only just realised that the answer to my question was already in the article, it was just above the Generation sections. --[[User:Poppy Appletree|Poppy Appletree]] 21:25, 1 June 2010 (UTC)

:On the note of Ditto. In Silver, I've now tried one method of teaching Smeargle False Swipe through Sketch several times. I find a Ditto, switch into a Scyther--who knows nothing but False Swipe, thanks to the Move Deleter--and allow the Ditto to transform, then switch to Smeargle. Once the Ditto-Scyther uses False Swipe, I have my Smeargle use Sketch... but... I only get the message that it "does not affect Enemy DITTO!" Sketch seems to function properly on other non-Ditto Pokémon... I'm genuinely uncertain what's going on here, and would really like to know. --[[User:MrKiwi|MrKiwi]] 08:57, 5 June 2010 (UTC)

:: I'm not sure, though what I do in SoulSilver is use wild Smeargles for that task - I have them Sketch a move, then I Sketch it back off them with my Smeargle. :3 --[[User:Poppy Appletree|Poppy Appletree]] 18:15, 5 June 2010 (UTC)

:::In theory, that wouldn't work if I was trying to have it sketch these four different moves: FalseSwipe, Spore, Thief, and Mean Look, which I am. Two (or three; not sure about Spore) of those you can't find on wild or trainer 'mons in the original Silver. --[[User:MrKiwi|MrKiwi]] 21:13, 5 June 2010 (UTC)

:::: I think you may have misunderstood - the process I describe involves finding a wild Smeargle at the Ruins of Alph, using a move on them with one of your ''own'' Pokémon (not a Trainer's) that is then Sketched by the wild Smeargle, and then switching to ''your'' Smeargle to copy the single move the wild one now has. For each move, one wild Smeargle is required. Hope that clears things up. :3 --[[User:Poppy Appletree|Poppy Appletree]] 06:33, 6 June 2010 (UTC)

::::: Haha, yes, I did misunderstand... But I came back here just now to explain that I figured out that very same trick. XD Thank you, though. --[[User:MrKiwi|MrKiwi]] 07:16, 6 June 2010 (UTC)
I would not think that a Ditto using sketch as a move while it is a Smeargle would fail. Yes, it might be a Ditto, but Ditto can use any move that is on the Pokemon copied. That is the beauty of a Ditto. Personally, I only use my Ditto for breeding, and if I am bored and want to battle with it, make my battles fun. [[User:Pokemon26|Pokemon26]] 28:45 24 July 2010. (UTC)[[User:Pokemon26|Pokemon26]] 00:29, 25 July 2010 (UTC)
:It ''does'' fail, and that isn't because of Ditto, it's because of Transform. That's just the way it's programmed in. Because otherwise it would screw with Transform, so they just stopped it from happening. Just like how Transform fails if used on a transformed Pokémon. <sc>[[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]]</sc> [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 04:11, 25 July 2010 (UTC)

== PP ==

Is Sketch the only move with 1 pp? --[[User:Droidika|Droidika]] 17:21, 8 September 2010 (UTC)
:Yes, it is. [[User:Pikiwyn|Pikiwyn]] 18:06, 8 September 2010 (UTC)
::Struggle also has 1 PP but it can never run out so it doesn't really count. [[User:Pikiwyn|Pikiwyn]] 21:51, 8 September 2010 (UTC)

== Sketching an already sketched move ==

What would happen if one were to use Sketch, while the user already knows the move to be sketched? For example, if you were sketching off of Magikarp to get Tackle onto a Smeargle who already knows Splash, the target outspeeds Smeargle, and the target uses Splash, would Sketch fail or would it give Smeargle a second copy of Splash? [[User:TruePikachu|--TruePikachu]] 01:26, 27 April 2011 (UTC)

:Attempted this in White Version. Sketching a move Smeargle already known returned "But it failed!". - [[User:Saethori|Saethori]] 05:29, 15 May 2011 (UTC)

== Sketch glitch ==

I know there's kinda already been an discussion on this earlier, but it apparently was possible for a transformed Pokemon (or one using Metronome) to keep a sketched move in Generation II, as the result of [[Sketch glitch|exploiting a glitch]]. It was corrected in Generation III onwards, but I think this glitch should at least be mentioned somewhere here. [[User:Rai Marshall|Rai Marshall]] 05:57, 12 June 2011 (UTC)

== Sketch oddities ==

Some things I've experimented with in Unova:

* Since Smeargle can Sketch moves off an ally in a [[double battle]], all you have to do in Gen V to copy any move of interest is walk into your favorite patch of dark grass, and sketch it directly from Smeargle's partner. For example, I got Smeargle to sketch {{m|Hidden Power}} from my starter {{p|Serperior}}....
** ...but the NPC in [[Mistralton City]] still says that my Smeargle "can't learn Hidden Power". Ha! :)
* You can even sketch {{m|Transform}} right off one of your own {{p|Ditto}}, but only if the attempt to Transform fails first. (Which is the harder part, but still doable.)

--''[[User:Stratelier|Stratelier]]'' 01:49, 13 February 2012 (UTC)
:: The ability to sketch Transform is stated in the article. As for the NPC is Mistralton City saying Smeargle can't know Hidden Power... maybe it's something in the programming that was overlooked? Which Gen V game are you doing this with? :-) [[User:Frozen Fennec|Frozen Fennec]] 02:01, 13 February 2012 (UTC)
:: The NPC in Mistralton isn't wrong - Smeargle can't ''learn'' Hidden Power. It can only ''Sketch'' it. The only move it "learns" is Sketch. It's a subtle but significant distinction. [[User:Aielyn|Aielyn]] 08:54, 19 May 2012 (UTC)

: Pokemon White Version. In the meantime, at the risk of sounding like an FAQ I did resolve several ways to make Smeargle learn Transform:
* Go to the [[Giant Chasm]] with a Ditto and Smeargle in your party. Encounter a wild Ditto in a double battle, allow it to transform first, then attempt to Transform into it (which fails) and Sketch your Ditto.
* Take a Zorua/Zoroark and Ditto into ''any'' double battle and attempt to Transform into Zorua/Zoroark. It fails because of Illusion, then swap out Zorua/Zoroark for Smeargle and Sketch your Ditto. But you will need something else (like an item) to spend Ditto's turn on while you're swapping out for Smeargle.
* Have Smeargle use Substitute against any wild Ditto. This makes Ditto's Transform fail, and you can Sketch Transform directly. (Which is almost beautiful in its simplicity.)

:BTW, the article currently says that Sketch can copy Transform only from Gen IV onwards, however we do have an image showing a [[a:File:Transform_II.png|Gen 2 Smeargle using Transform]]. The Substitute method is technically available as far back as Gen 2, is anyone up for attempting to verify whether it works? --''[[User:Stratelier|Stratelier]]'' 17:21, 13 February 2012 (UTC)
:: Give me a bit of time later today and I can test it on my copies of Gold and Silver. :-) [[User:Frozen Fennec|Frozen Fennec]] 17:38, 13 February 2012 (UTC)
:::I made the Gen II image using a gameshark move modifier code. It's not an indication that it was possible. That's why they're all Smeargle - I forgot about not sketching transform, and thought it would mean no impossible moves. Since it can't Sketch Transform, it should be replaced. [[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]] [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 20:39, 13 February 2012 (UTC)

== Sketch Transform ==

Is what Werdnae said still true about being unable to sketch Transform true? If so I'll edit the Chatter, Sketch, and Transform trivia sections. ''[[User:Frozen Fennec|Frozen]] [[User talk:Frozen Fennec|Fennec]]'' 19:15, 13 March 2012 (UTC)

== A way to copy Sketch onto anyone? ==

Here is a way to give certain Pokemon Sketch (and thus any move). Would this work?

I understand that this may be forum-y, but maybe this could be trivia?

A Pokemon (say Alakazam) is sent out against a Smeargle. Alakazam knows Mimic and Trick, is slower than Smeargle, and is holding a Leppa Berry. On the first turn, Smeargle uses Sketch (and it fails). Alakazam uses Mimic and copies Sketch (temporarily, since if the process is stopped right now it will disappear by the end of the battle). On the next turn, Smeargle has no moves left, so it uses Struggle. Alakazam uses Trick and gives Smeargle the Leppa Berry, which restores the PP for Sketch. On the next turn, Smeargle uses Sketch and copies Trick, and Alakazam uses Sketch. Alakazam sketches Sketch, and obtains it permanently. [[User:Tk3141|Tk3141]] 03:11, 17 April 2012 (UTC)

== Baton Pass ==

When I try to use Sketch to copy Baton Pass, the game just tells me that it failed. Can Sketch also not copy Baton Pass, or can it fail for other reasons in Generation V?{{unsigned|Dimenticare}}
:It depends on the situation, did you have more than two Pokémon in your party? You need to have only two Pokémon for the Double Battle in order for it to work. [[User:Pattyman|Patty]][[User talk:Pattyman|Man]] 03:15, 16 August 2012 (UTC)
::It was against Dancer Davey with two L68 Mr. Mime in the [[Small Court]] in Nimbasa City. I had a L41 Smeargle. Sketch failed on multiple tries.[[User:Dimenticare|Dimenticare]] ([[User talk:Dimenticare|talk]]) 00:44, 18 August 2012 (UTC)
:::Is that a double battle? I believe Baton Pass must fail in order for sketch to work on it. Otherwise Sketch is targeting a Pokemon that hasn't used any moves, and thus fails. [[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]] [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 01:24, 18 August 2012 (UTC)
::::It was a single battle. [[User:Dimenticare|Dimenticare]] ([[User talk:Dimenticare|talk]]) 04:37, 19 August 2012 (UTC)
:::::Then Sketch is failing because Baton Pass is succeeding. If the opponent uses a switching move, the switch has to fail. Otherwise the target that Sketch hits hasn't used a move. So there's nothing to Sketch. Try using another Pokémon to knock out one of his Mr. Mime and then sketching Baton Pass from the other. [[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]] [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 10:29, 19 August 2012 (UTC)
::::::Interesting, I'll try that. Thanks. [[User:Dimenticare|Dimenticare]] ([[User talk:Dimenticare|talk]]) 15:35, 20 August 2012 (UTC)

== Sketching Metronome in Gen 5 ==

I was really confused as to why I couldn't Sketch Metronome - the move description details it working past G3 as, "It can also be used to copy Metronome and Transform, if the move fails to activate due to effects such as sleep", so my setup was Clefairy (SLP) and Smeargle in a wild double battle. Clefairy would select Metronome, sleep through it, then Smeargle would target Clefairy with Sketch and fail. Sketch only ''succeeded'' when Clefairy woke up, Metronome called Horn Drill (which did hit the opponent), and Smeargle copied the Metronome (not Horn Drill.) [[User:RacieB|RacieB]] ([[User talk:RacieB|talk]]) 19:22, 12 November 2012 (UTC)

== Sketch Mimic Glitch ==

I had Smeargle learn Mimic and sketch in Emerald, and when i sketched a move after using mimic, it resulted in both moves being 'Sketched', that is, smeargle knew both moves after battle. I didn't see this glitch being mentioned anywhere. [[User:W00tious|W00tious]] ([[User talk:W00tious|talk]]) 12:43, 23 March 2013 (UTC)

== Metronome + Sketch???? ==

What happens if Metronome calls Sketch?!

[[User:Pokemon nomekop|Pokemon nomekop]] ([[User talk:Pokemon nomekop|talk]]) 19:04, 12 June 2013 (UTC)
:If you look at the {{m|Metronome}} article, it clearly states that Metronome cannot call out Sketch. [[User:Ht14|'''''ht''''']][[User talk:Ht14|''14'']] 19:11, 12 June 2013 (UTC)

== Sketch from Ditto? ==
Is it possible to Sketch a move from a Ditto? I want to get a Pokemon that knows Dizzy Punch as it's third move so I can use the Celebi Egg trick to get a Moltres but when I try to sketch it I get the message that it failed. --[[User:Db211086004|Db211086004]] ([[User talk:Db211086004|talk]]) 16:43, 15 February 2017 (UTC)
:In Generation II, Kangaskhan can learn Dizzy Punch at level 43. You can catch a Kangaskhan at level 14 (G/S) / level 15 (C) in the Rock Tunnel. It has a 5% encounter rate on B1F at all times (G/S) and a 5% encounter rate on B1F in the morning and daytime (C) --[[User:NotATrainer|NotATrainer]] ([[User talk:NotATrainer|talk]]) 17:51, 21 April 2020 (UTC)

Talk:Sketch (move)/Archive 1

2020-04-21T17:50:26Z

NotATrainer: /* Sketch from Ditto? */

Talk:King's Rock

2020-04-13T16:40:25Z

NotATrainer: I had a question about how King's Rock works.

So, does King's Rock stack with Serene Grace? I can't tell from the article.[[User:NotATrainer|NotATrainer]] ([[User talk:NotATrainer|talk]]) 16:40, 13 April 2020 (UTC)