List of game-based Pokémon distributions (Generation VIII)

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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.

List of game-based Pokémon

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.

Gigantamax Meowth Gift
#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: Random Ribbon: None
Thunder Shock Electric Tail Whip Normal
Games Method Location Duration SwSh hide Pokémon HOME Feburary 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

Gift for creating a Binder!

To celebrate you putting a sticker

in your Binder for the first time,

you'll be gifted a Pichu!

Rotom

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

Gigantamax Meowth Gift
#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: Random Ribbon: None
Thunder Shock Electric Astonish Ghost Double Team Normal
Games Method Location Duration SwSh hide Pokémon HOME Feburary 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

Eevee

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

Gigantamax Meowth Gift
#0133  Eevee  /   Dynamax Level: 0 Level 5 Type: Ability: Run Away or Adaptability Held item: None	ID: (Player's) OT: (Player's) Met: Pokémon HOME (fateful encounter) Nature: Random Ribbon: None
Helping Hand Normal Tackle Normal Growl Normal Tail Whip Normal
Games Method Location Duration SwSh hide Pokémon HOME Feburary 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 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, with a preset original Trainer and ID number.

Gigantamax Meowth Gift
#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: Random Ribbon: None
Thunder Shock Electric Tail Whip Normal Growl Normal Quick Attack Normal
Games Method Location Duration SwSh hide Pokémon HOME Feburary 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 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 Sheild, and may be sent there at will.

Bulbasaur

Gigantamax Meowth Gift
#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: Random Ribbon: None
Tackle Normal Growl Normal Vine Whip Grass
Games Method Location Duration SwSh hide Pokémon HOME Feburary 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

Gigantamax Meowth Gift
#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: Random Ribbon: None
Scratch Normal Growl Normal Ember Fire
Games Method Location Duration SwSh hide Pokémon HOME Feburary 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

Gigantamax Meowth Gift
#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: Random Ribbon: None
Scratch Normal Growl Normal Water Gun Water
Games Method Location Duration SwSh hide Pokémon HOME Feburary 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.

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