List of game-based Pokémon distributions (Generation VIII): Difference between revisions

This is a reverse-chronological list of game-based Pokémon distributions that were given away using a game-based method to all region Pokémon games in Generation VIII. While HOME can be used to send Pokémon to and from Generation VII's Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, no Pokémon compatible with those games have been distributed.

List of game-based Pokémon

1 Million Victories Shiny Zeraora

This Shiny Zeraora was distributed via Pokémon HOME from June 29, 5:00 PM to July 6, 2020, 4:59 PM PST as a reward for all users of the service in recognition of the over one million Trainers that defeated Zeraora in Max Raid Battles during the Wild Area News event from June 17 to June 28, 2020. This Zeraora has a perfect 31 IVs in all its stats except Defense, which is instead 30.

To claim the Zeraora, users must have deposited a Pokémon into HOME or moved one Pokémon from HOME to Pokémon Sword and Shield between June 17 and July 6. Once the player qualified, the gift itself would not expire. The user does not need an active Premium Plan to claim it.

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#0807  Zeraora   Dynamax Level: 0 Level 100 Type: Ability: Volt Absorb Held item: None	ID: 200630 OT: HOME Met: Pokémon HOME (fateful encounter) Nature: Hasty Ribbon: None
Plasma Fists Electric Close Combat Fighting Blaze Kick Fire Outrage Dragon
Games Method Location Duration HOME hide Pokémon HOME June 29 to July 6, 2020
This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
This Pokémon has no mentioned recieving date, and is described as having traveled through time and space.
This Pokémon is set to the same language as the game that received it.

Distribution

Pokémon
Victory over Zeraora ①
Congratulations! We hit our first target for the number of Trainers who defeated Zeraora in special Max Raid Battles! As a reward, you'll receive a special Zeraora for your team!
Compatible games

Hidden Ability Galar Starters

This set of Hidden Ability Galar Starter Pokémon were released in conjunction of news regarding the Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass on June 2nd. Players could redeem these Pokémon from the mobile version after depositing a Pokémon from Pokémon Sword or Shield to HOME.

Grookey

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#0810  Grookey   Dynamax Level: 0 Level 5 Type: Ability: Grassy Surge Held item: None	ID: (Player's) OT: (Player's) Met: Pokémon HOME (fateful encounter) Nature: Adamant Ribbon: None
Scratch Normal Growl Normal
Games Method Location Duration HOME hide Pokémon HOME June 2, 2020 onwards
This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
This Pokémon has no mentioned recieving date, and is described as having traveled through time and space.
This Pokémon is set to the same language as the game that received it.

Distribution

Pokémon
Gift for connecting to Galar 1!
You've connected Pokémon Sword or Pokémon Shield to Pokémon HOME! Here's a Grookey as a special gift!
Compatible games

Scorbunny

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#0813  Scorbunny   Dynamax Level: 0 Level 5 Type: Ability: Libero Held item: None	ID: (Player's) OT: (Player's) Met: Pokémon HOME (fateful encounter) Nature: Jolly Ribbon: None
Tackle Normal Growl Normal
Games Method Location Duration HOME hide Pokémon HOME June 2, 2020 onwards
This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
This Pokémon has no mentioned recieving date, and is described as having traveled through time and space.
This Pokémon is set to the same language as the game that received it.

Distribution

Pokémon
Gift for connecting to Galar 2!
You've connected Pokémon Sword or Pokémon Shield to Pokémon HOME! Here's a Scorbunny as a special gift!
Compatible games

Sobble

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#0816  Sobble   Dynamax Level: 0 Level 5 Type: Ability: Sniper Held item: None	ID: (Player's) OT: (Player's) Met: Pokémon HOME (fateful encounter) Nature: Modest Ribbon: None
Pound Normal Growl Normal
Games Method Location Duration HOME hide Pokémon HOME June 2, 2020 onwards
This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
This Pokémon has no mentioned recieving date, and is described as having traveled through time and space.
This Pokémon is set to the same language as the game that received it.

Distribution

Pokémon
Gift for connecting to Galar 3!
You've connected Pokémon Sword or Pokémon Shield to Pokémon HOME! Here's a Sobble as a special gift!
Compatible games

Pokémon HOME Gift Box Pokémon

The following Pokémon can be received from the mobile version of Pokémon HOME through the Gift Box in the Mystery Gift section after competing certain tasks. The player has the opportunity to nickname the following Pokémon listed below upon receiving them, and their OT and ID match the nickname the player has on the Mobile version.

Pichu

This Pichu is given to the player as a reward for completing their first challenge and using the sticker they receive from it to decorate their Binder.

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#0172  Pichu   Dynamax Level: 0 Level 5 Type: Ability: Static Held item: None	ID: (Player's) OT: (Player's) Met: Pokémon HOME (fateful encounter) Nature: Hardy Ribbon: None
Thunder Shock Electric Tail Whip Normal
Games Method Location Duration HOME hide Pokémon HOME February 12, 2020 onwards
This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
This Pokémon has no mentioned recieving date, and is described as having traveled through time and space.
This Pokémon is set to the same language as the game that received it.

Distribution

Pokémon
Gift for creating a Binder!
To celebrate you putting a sticker in your Binder for the first time, you'll be gifted a Pichu!
Compatible games

Rotom

This Rotom is given to the player as a reward for completing their first successful GTS trade.

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#0479  Rotom Dynamax Level: 0 Level 5 Type: Ability: Levitate Held item: None	ID: (Player's) OT: (Player's) Met: Pokémon HOME (fateful encounter) Nature: Timid Ribbon: None
Thunder Shock Electric Astonish Ghost Double Team Normal
Games Method Location Duration HOME hide Pokémon HOME February 12, 2020 onwards
This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
This Pokémon has no mentioned recieving date, and is described as having traveled through time and space.
This Pokémon is set to the same language as the game that received it.

Distribution

Pokémon
Gift for using the GTS!
To celebrate your first trade using the GTS, you'll be gifted a Rotom!
Compatible games

Eevee

This Eevee is given to the player as a reward for successfully trading with the Wonder Box for the first time.

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#0133  Eevee   Dynamax Level: 0 Level 5 Type: Ability: Adaptability Held item: None	ID: (Player's) OT: (Player's) Met: Pokémon HOME (fateful encounter) Nature: Serious Ribbon: None
Helping Hand Normal Tackle Normal Growl Normal Tail Whip Normal
Games Method Location Duration HOME hide Pokémon HOME February 12, 2020 onwards
This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
This Pokémon has no mentioned recieving date, and is described as having traveled through time and space.
This Pokémon is set to the same language as the game that received it.

Distribution

Pokémon
Gift for using the Wonder Box!
To celebrate your first trade using the Wonder Box, you'll be gifted an Eevee!
Compatible games

Magearna

This Original Color Magearna, made available to the public for the first time, is given to the player as a reward for successfully completing a National Pokédex, including all Mythical Pokémon, but not including alternate forms. Prior to a patch released on March 12, 2020, a complete Living Pokédex was required.

Magearna is presently the only Pokémon distributed by Pokémon HOME itself that could not be sent to Pokémon Sword and Shield at the time of its launch. As of Version 1.2.0, players can now transfer Magearna to the games.

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#0801  Magearna Original Color Dynamax Level: 0 Level 50 Type: Ability: Soul-Heart Held item: None	ID: (Player's) OT: (Player's) Met: Pokémon HOME (fateful encounter) Nature: Mild Ribbon: Souvenir Ribbon
Fleur Cannon Fairy Flash Cannon Steel Defense Curl Normal Rest Psychic
Games Method Location Duration HOME hide Pokémon HOME February 12, 2020 onwards
This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
This Pokémon has no mentioned recieving date, and is described as having traveled through time and space.
This Pokémon is set to the same language as the game that received it.

Distribution

Pokémon
Gift for completing the National Pokédex!
To celebrate registering so many Pokémon and completing the National Pokédex, you'll be gifted a Magearna!
Compatible games

Pokémon HOME Starting Pokémon

HOME Pikachu

This Pikachu is found in the Basic Box when the player starts either the Nintendo Switch or mobile version of Pokémon HOME for the first time. Unlike other HOME-based Pokémon, this Pikachu is always Japanese in origin if the player's first login was on the Switch. On mobile however, it follows the language of the player's preference. Either way, it has a preset original Trainer and ID number.

Nintendo Switch

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#0025  Pikachu (ピカチュウ)   Dynamax Level: 0 Level 5 Type: Ability: Static Held item: None	ID: 200212 OT: HOME Met: Pokémon HOME (fateful encounter) Nature: Hardy Ribbon: None
Thunder Shock Electric Tail Whip Normal Growl Normal Quick Attack Normal
Games Method Location Duration HOME hide Pokémon HOME (Nintendo Switch version) February 12, 2020 onwards
This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
This Pokémon has no mentioned recieving date, and is described as having traveled through time and space.
This Pokémon is Japanese in origin, regardless of the language of the game.

Mobile

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#0025  Pikachu   Dynamax Level: 0 Level 5 Type: Ability: Static Held item: None	ID: 200212 OT: HOME Met: Pokémon HOME (fateful encounter) Nature: Hardy Ribbon: None
Thunder Shock Electric Tail Whip Normal Growl Normal Quick Attack Normal
Games Method Location Duration HOME hide Pokémon HOME (mobile version) February 12, 2020 onwards
This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
This Pokémon has no mentioned recieving date, and is described as having traveled through time and space.
This Pokémon is set to the same language as the game that received it.

Mobile Version Kanto Starters

When the player starts the mobile version of Pokémon HOME for the first time, they will be given their choice of Kanto Starter Pokémon from Grand Oak. While it is not mentioned by Grand Oak, the starters have their Hidden Abilities. The player has the opportunity to nickname the following Pokémon listed below upon receiving them, and their OT and ID match the nickname the player picks when they start the mobile version.

Bulbasaur and Squirtle, despite not being present in the Galar Pokédex at the time of HOME's launch, are present in the data of Pokémon Sword and Shield, and may be sent there freely.

Bulbasaur

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#0001  Bulbasaur   Dynamax Level: 0 Level 5 Type: Ability: Chlorophyll Held item: None	ID: (Player's) OT: (Player's) Met: Pokémon HOME (fateful encounter) Nature: Modest Ribbon: None
Tackle Normal Growl Normal Vine Whip Grass
Games Method Location Duration HOME hide Pokémon HOME February 12, 2020 onwards
This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
This Pokémon has no mentioned recieving date, and is described as having traveled through time and space.
This Pokémon is set to the same language as the game that received it.

Charmander

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#0004  Charmander   Dynamax Level: 0 Level 5 Type: Ability: Solar Power Held item: None	ID: (Player's) OT: (Player's) Met: Pokémon HOME (fateful encounter) Nature: Timid Ribbon: None
Scratch Normal Growl Normal Ember Fire
Games Method Location Duration HOME hide Pokémon HOME February 12, 2020 onwards
This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
This Pokémon has no mentioned recieving date, and is described as having traveled through time and space.
This Pokémon is set to the same language as the game that received it.

Squirtle

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#0007  Squirtle   Dynamax Level: 0 Level 5 Type: Ability: Rain Dish Held item: None	ID: (Player's) OT: (Player's) Met: Pokémon HOME (fateful encounter) Nature: Quiet Ribbon: None
Scratch Normal Growl Normal Water Gun Water
Games Method Location Duration HOME hide Pokémon HOME February 12, 2020 onwards
This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
This Pokémon has no mentioned recieving date, and is described as having traveled through time and space.
This Pokémon is set to the same language as the game that received it.

See also