List of other event distributions (Generation VIII): Difference between revisions

This is a reverse-chronological list of other (Non-Pokémon) event distributions that were given away through the various mystery gift functions in Generation VIII.

List of event distributions

Pokémon Legends: Arceus strategy guide 50 Nuggets

A code for 50 Nuggets was distributed to players of Pokémon Legends: Arceus who purchased the official guide book of this game in Japanese from April 16, 2022. It is possible to redeem this gift multiple times on the same save file, provided different valid codes are used. These codes expire on May 31, 2023.

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Member Card

The Member Card was distributed in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl via mystery gift for a duration of a single Lunar cycle (Lunation 1228); which ran for 29 days, 14 hours and 4 minutes between the new moons at April 1 at 6:24 (UTC) and April 30, 2022 at 20:28 (UTC). It can be used to catch Darkrai after obtaining the National Dex. The end time of the distribution coincides with a partial solar eclipse and the start of lunation 1229.

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Grit Pebbles, Rare Candies and Star Pieces

Players of Pokémon Legends: Arceus could use the password THX4Y0URHELP distributed by the Poké Times twitter to receive 5 Grit Pebbles, 5 Rare Candies and 5 Star Pieces. These Items were distributed from March 4 to March 31, 2022 at 23:59 (UTC).

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Oak's Letter

Oaks Letter was distributed in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl from February 27 until March 27, 2022 at 14:59 (UTC). It can be used to catch Shaymin after obtaining the National Dex and beating the Elite Four.

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Ultra, Gigaton and Jet Balls

Players of Pokémon Legends: Arceus could use the password ARCEUSADVENTURE to receive 30 Ultra Balls, 30 Gigaton Balls and 30 Jet Balls, to celebrate Pokémon Day. These Items were distributed from February 27 to March 31, 2022 at 14:59 (UTC).

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20 Feather Balls

Two codes, one for 20 Feather Balls and another for a Hisuian Growlithe were distributed to promote the Brilliant Stars set of the Pokémon TCG at various locations in select countries between February 25 and April 4, 2022. These codes expire on June 1, 2022 at 06:59 (UTC).

• In Canada and the United States, they were distributed via GameStop.
• In the United Kingdom, they were distributed via GAME.
• In Ireland, they were distributed via GameStop.
• In Austria, Germany and Switzerland, they were distributed via GameStop.
• In France, they were distributed via Micromania.
• In Italy, they were distributed via GameStop.
• In Spain, they were distributed via GAME.
• In Belgium and the Netherlands, they were distributed via Game Mania in both countries.

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Garchomp Kimono Set

This Garchomp Kimono clothing outfit was distributed to players via various stores and retailers to commemorate the release of Pokémon Legends: Arceus between January 28 and May 9, 2022. The codes will expire on May 16, 2022 at 23:59 (UTC).

• In Japan, they were distributed via Amazon.
• In the United States, they were distributed via Amazon.
• In France, they were distributed via Micromania.
• In Belgium and the Netherlands, they were distributed via GameMania in both countries.
• In the Netherlands, they were distributed via bol.com.

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Pokémon Legends: Arceus downloadable version Heavy Balls

These Heavy Balls will be distributed to players worldwide who buy Pokémon Legends: Arceus digitally on the Nintendo eShop before May 9, 2022. The codes will expire on May 16, 2022 at 23:59 (UTC).

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Baneful Fox Mask and Hisuian Growlithe Kimono Set

These articles of clothing will be available over the internet in Pokémon Legends: Arceus between January 28, 2022 and May 9, 2022 at 23:59 (UTC).

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Christmas Pokémon statues

These Pokémon statues for the Grand Underground representing several Generation IV Pokémon were distributed from December 18 to 25, 2021 via password. Players could use the password MERRYCHR1STMAS to receive the items.

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Sinnoh starter statues

These Pokémon statues for the Grand Underground representing Turtwig, Chimchar, and Piplup were distributed from November 26, 2021 to May 31, 2022 via password. Players could use the password BDSPUNDERGR0UND to receive the items.

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Apricorn Poké Ball Set

This Apricorn Poké Ball set (two Fast Balls, Level Balls, Moon Balls, Heavy Balls, Love Balls, Friend Balls, and Lure Balls) was distributed to players via various stores and retailers to commemorate the release of Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl between November 19, 2021 and February 21, 2022. In all regions, the codes expired on February 28th, 2022.

• In Japan, they were distributed via 7-Net.
• In Singapore, they were distributed via Shopee.
• In the United States, they were distributed via Amazon.
• In the United Kingdom, they were distributed via ShopTo.
• In Austria, Germany, and Switzerland, they were distributed via GameStop.
• In France, they were distributed via Micromania.
• In Spain, they were distributed via GAME.
• In Belgium and the Netherlands, they were distributed via GameMania in both countries.
• In Denmark, they were distributed via Nintendopusheren.
• In Sweden, they were distributed via Spel & Sånt.
• In Austria, Denmark (including Faroe Islands & Greenland), Finland, Germany, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland and Sweden, they were distributed via Proshop.
• In Israel, they were distributed via Nintendo Israel's website.

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Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Double Pack Poké Balls

These 200 Poké Balls were distributed via serial code to players who purchased the Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Double Pack, both standard and steelbook, as well as the downloadable version from the Nintendo eShop which contained both games. These codes do not have a known expiry date.

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Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl downloadable version Quick Balls

A serial code for these twelve Quick Balls were distributed via email to players who bought Pokémon Brilliant Diamond or Shining Pearl digitally via the Nintendo Switch eShop. The codes expired on February 28, 2022.

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Platinum Style in-game outfit

This Platinum Style clothing outfit was distributed over the internet between November 19, 2021 and February 21, 2022 in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

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Pokémon Center Alcremie Sweets

Starting from November 1, 2021, Trainers could get a Strawberry Sweet, Berry Sweet, Love Sweet, Clover Sweet, Flower Sweet, Star Sweet, or Ribbon Sweet at random from local wireless at Pokémon Center stores in Japan. Only one sweet could be received daily, although it was possible to receive multiple sweets over multiple days.

Gigantamax Pikachu and Eevee Dynamax Crystals

These Dynamax Crystals, named ★Sgr6746 and ★Sgr7194, were distributed from October 10 to 24, 2021 via serial code exclusively through Best Buy in the US. When used, a Pokémon Den at the Watchtower Ruins becomes active with a Gigantamax Pikachu and Eevee, respectively. Both of these Pokémon came knowing Celebrate and Wish and had their Hidden Abilities. These codes will expire on January 31, 2022.

Distribution
★Sgr6746:

★Sgr7194:

Gigantamax Duraludon Dynamax Crystal

This Dynamax Crystal, named ★Sgr7121, was distributed from August 27 to September 27, 2021 via serial code exclusively through stores in Europe. When used, a Pokémon Den at the Watchtower Ruins becomes active with a Gigantamax Duraludon. These codes expired on December 31, 2021.

Participating online stores include GameMania in Belgium and the Netherlands, Micromania in France, GameStop in Austria, Germany, Ireland, Italy and Switzerland, and GAME in the UK.

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Players Cup IV Beast Ball

This Beast Ball was distributed from July 30 to August 2, 2021 to commemorate the Pokémon Players Cup IV tournament finals, with the password being revealed on its official live stream. Players could use the password PC4F1NALSBEAST to receive the item.

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Players Cup IV Gold Bottle Cap

This Gold Bottle Cap was distributed from July 17 to 19, 2021 to commemorate the Pokémon Players Cup IV tournament, with the password being revealed on its official live stream. Players could use the password PLAYERSCH01CEPC to receive the item.

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Gigantamax Sandaconda Dynamax Crystal

This Dynamax Crystal, named ★Sgr7348, was distributed from June 18 to July 18, 2021 via serial code exclusively through stores in Europe. When used, a Pokémon Den at the Watchtower Ruins becomes active with a Gigantamax Sandaconda. These codes expired on October 31, 2021.

Participating online stores include GameMania in Belgium and the Netherlands, Micromania in France, GameStop in Austria, Germany, Ireland, Italy and Switzerland, and GAME in the UK.

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Spring Single Tournament Life Orb

This Life Orb was distributed from May 15 to 16, 2021 to commemorate Korean Spring Single Tournament, with the password being revealed on its official live stream. Players could use the password SPR1NGPA0R1 to receive it.

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Pokémon Adventure 25 items

These items were distributed to players in South Korea during the "Pokémon Adventure, Catch the Mythical Pokémon!" (포켓몬 어드벤처, 환상의 포켓몬을 잡아라!) campaign that ran from April 26 to September 30, 2021. Players could earn points by buying participating Pokémon merchandise, which could then be used to exchange for serial codes on the official website. This was similar to the "Mythical Pokémon Get Challenge" that had previously run in Japan in 2020, though it uses different Wonder Cards.

The number of points entered determined what type of serial code was received; one point resulted in a Genesect code, five resulted in a ten Dynite Ore code, ten resulted in a Poké Ball Set 1 (Fast Ball, Level Ball, and Love Ball) code, 13 resulted in a Volcanion code, 16 resulted in ten Dynite Ores code, 20 resulted in a Poké Ball Set 2 (Moon Ball, Heavy Ball, Friend Ball, and Lure Ball) code, 23 resulted in a Marshadow code, 27 resulted in a Poké Ball Set 3 (Safari Ball and Sport Ball) code, and 30 points resulted in a Master Ball code.

It should be noted that as with the Japanese event, the codes from the Dynite Ore were rewarded for turning in 5 and 16 scraps respectively, despite generating the same reward pull from different Wonder Cards. In practice, this meant that to receive 20 Dynite Ore, a player needed to redeem both a code from turning in 5 scraps and a code from turning in 16 scraps. It was not possible to redeem two codes from redeeming five scraps on the same save file. The same could be said about redeeming two codes from redeeming 16 scraps on the same save.

Distribution
Dynite Ore (5 Scraps):

Ball Set 1:

Dynite Ore (16 Scraps):

Ball Set 2:

Ball Set 3:

Master Ball:

Player's Cup III items

These items were distributed to commemorate the Pokémon Players Cup III tournament, with the passwords being revealed on its official live streams.

A Dream Ball was distributed from April 10 to 12, 2021 during the regional finals. Players could use the password DREAMB1GPC3 to receive it. A Weakness Policy was distributed from April 23 to 26, 2021 during the global finals. Players could use the password WPF1NALSPC3 to receive it.

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Weakness Policy:

Dream Ball:

Korean Dynamax Adventure items

These twelve Big Nuggets and Exp. Candies XL were distributed from March 27 to April 3, 2021 to commemorate a Pokémon Korea video about Dynamax Adventures. Players could use the password ADVENTUREB9F to receive the items.

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Gigantamax Flapple and Appletun Dynamax Crystal

This Dynamax Crystal, named ★Sgr6913, was distributed from March 19 to April 19, 2021 via serial code exclusively through online stores in Europe. When used, a Pokémon Den at the Watchtower Ruins becomes active with a Gigantamax Flapple in Pokémon Shield or Gigantamax Appletun in Pokémon Sword. Flapple has guaranteed maximum IVs in HP, Attack and Speed, and Appletun has guaranteed maximum in HP, Defense and Special Attack. The codes expired on July 31, 2021.

Participating online stores include GameMania in Belgium and the Netherlands, Micromania in France, and GameStop in Austria, Germany, Italy and Switzerland.

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Gigantamax Pikachu Max Raid Battle items

These items were distributed from March 2 to 14, 2021 to celebrate players defeating 874,808 Gigantamax Pikachu during the Pokémon Day Max Raid Battle event from February 26 to 28, 2021. Although the target was one million victories rewarding 100 Armorite Ore and Dynite Ore, the rewards were reduced because of the target not being reached.

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Cramorant Max Raid Battle items

These items were distributed from February 10 to 28, 2021 to celebrate players defeating over one million Cramorant during the Max Raid Battle event from February 3 to 8, 2021. A Flame Orb, a Toxic Orb, and a Light Ball were distributed for reaching 500,000 victories, while a Gold Bottle Cap, three Bottle Caps, and three Pearl Strings were added for reaching one million victories.

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Crown Tournament Galarica Wreath

This Galarica Wreath was distributed from February 6 to 7, 2021 to commemorate the Korean Crown Tournament, with the password being revealed on its official live stream. Players could use the password CR0WNF1NALS to receive the item.

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Players Cup II Gold Bottle Cap

This Gold Bottle Cap was distributed from December 11 to 14, 2020 to commemorate the Pokémon Players Cup II tournament, with the password being revealed on its official live stream. Players could use the password PC2F1NALSSTREAM to receive the item.

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Japanese Pokemon Scraps 2020

These items were distributed to players who entered the codes from the "Mythical Pokémon Get Challenge" (幻のポケモンゲットチャレンジ) onto the official site in exchange for a serial code. Pokémon Scraps could be found in participating types of Pokémon merchandise starting on November 20, 2020.

The number of codes entered determined what type of serial code was received; one Pokémon Scrap resulted in a Genesect code, five resulted in a code for ten pieces of Dynite Ore, ten resulted in a code for Poké Ball Set 1 (consisting of a Fast Ball, a Level Ball, and a Love Ball), 13 resulted in a Volcanion code, 16 resulted in a code for ten pieces of Dynite Ore, 20 resulted in a code for Poké Ball Set 2 (consisting of a Moon Ball, a Heavy Ball, a Friend Ball, and a Lure Ball), 23 resulted in a Marshadow code, 27 resulted in a code for Poké Ball Set 3 (consisting of a Safari Ball and a Sport Ball), and 30 resulted in a Master Ball code. The serial codes could be redeemed from November 20, 2020 to April 30, 2021.

It should be noted that the codes from the Dynite Ore were rewarded for turning in 5 and 16 scraps respectively, despite generating the same reward pull from different Wonder Cards. In practice, this meant that to receive 20 Dynite Ore, a player needed to redeem both a code from turning in 5 scraps and a code from turning in 16 scraps. It was not possible to redeem two codes from redeeming five scraps on the same save file. The same can be said about redeeming two codes from redeeming 16 scraps on the same save.

Distribution
Dynite Ore (5 Scraps):

Ball Set 1:

Dynite Ore (16 Scraps):

Ball Set 2:

Ball Set 3:

Master Ball:

50 Big Nuggets

These Big Nuggets were distributed by the Poké Times Twitter account to commemorate the release of The Crown Tundra DLC. Only 10,000 players were able to redeem this event.

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Expansion Pass bundle Poké Balls

These 100 Poké Balls were distributed from November 6, 2020 as a purchase bonus for any players of the Pokémon Sword or Shield base game + Expansion Pass bundles. They were distributed by a personalised code sent via email and are received alongside the existing Pikachu and Eevee Uniforms available for purchasing the Expansion Pass. The codes do not have a known expiration date.

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Gigantamax Centiskorch Dynamax Crystal

This Dynamax Crystal, named ★Sgr6859, was distributed from September 25 to October 25, 2020 via serial code exclusively through stores in Europe. When used, a Pokémon Den at the Watchtower Ruins becomes active with a Gigantamax Centiskorch which is guaranteed to have maximum IVs in HP, Attack, and Defense. The codes expired on January 31, 2021.

Participating stores include Smyths Toys in the UK, GameStop in Austria, Germany, Italy and Switzerland, PicWicToys in France, Intertoys in the Netherlands, and Fnac in Spain.

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Korean Invitational King's Rock

This King's Rock was distributed from September 5 to 6, 2020 to commemorate the Pokémon Korea 2020 Champion Invitational tournament, with the password being revealed on its official live stream. Players could use the password K2020CHAMP10NS to receive the item.

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Shiny Zeraora Armorite Ore

These eight Armorite Ore were distributed alongside a Shiny Zeraora from June 30, 2020 to celebrate passing over 1 million victories in the Zeraora Max Raid Battle event. To receive them, the player must have moved a Pokémon to or from Pokémon HOME and Pokémon Sword and Shield between June 17 and July 6, 2020.

For the first time, the personalised distribution code was released via Pokémon HOME to be input in Pokémon Sword or Shield.

Distribution

Item
Victory over Zeraora ②
Congratulations! We hit a further target for the number of Trainers who defeated Zeraora in special Max Raid Battles! As a reward, you'll receive some Armorite Ore!
Compatible games

Gigantamax Copperajah Dynamax Crystal

This Dynamax Crystal, named ★Sgr6879, was distributed from June 5 and August 31, 2020 via serial code through retailers in select countries. When used, a Pokémon Den at the Watchtower Ruins becomes active with a Gigantamax Copperajah. These codes expired September 30th 2020.

Participating stores include GameMania in Belgium and the Netherlands, Cultura in France, and GameStop in Austria, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Switzerland and the US.

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Ultra Ball Guy Casual Tee

Players who participated in the 2020 International Challenge May received a Casual Tee (Ultra Ball Guy) as a gift.

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Leon's Cap and Tights early-purchase bonus

To commemorate the release of The Isle of Armor, players who had purchased the Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass could receive Sport Cap (Leon's Look) and Patterned Tights (Leon's Look) by selecting "Get via Internet" from Mystery Gift. The items could be redeemed starting on the day of the Isle of Armor's release, until August 31, 2020.

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The Isle of Armor promotion packs

These item packs were distributed weekly before the release of the first part of the Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass; The Isle of Armor. Each item distribution was also complemented with a separate Galarian Pokémon distribution. Each distribution lasted exactly a week, with the event changing Thursday at 5:00 PM PDT, except for the last set, which ended the day before the release of the expansion.

• A Galarian Mr. Mime with its Hidden Ability, Ice Body, was distributed from May 21 to 28, 2020. Players could also receive a pack of rare Poké Balls, including a Lure Ball, a Moon Ball, a Heavy Ball, and a Dream Ball.
• A Galarian Ponyta with its Hidden Ability, Anticipation, was distributed from May 28 to June 4, 2020. Players could also receive another pack of rare Poké Balls, including a Level Ball, a Fast Ball, a Love Ball, a Friend Ball, and a Beast Ball.
• A Galarian Corsola with its Hidden Ability, Cursed Body, was distributed from June 4 to 11, 2020. Players could also receive an "Evolution Item Set" that contained a Sweet Apple, a Tart Apple, a Chipped Pot, a Cracked Pot, a Sachet, and a Whipped Dream.
• A Galarian Meowth with its Hidden Ability, Unnerve, was distributed from June 11 to 16, 2020. Players could also receive 50 Big Nuggets and 100 Exp. Candies L.

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Week 4 (June 11 to 16, 2020):

Week 3 (June 4 to 11, 2020):

Week 2 (May 28 to June 4, 2020):

Week 1 (May 21 to 28, 2020):

Great Ball Guy Casual Tee

Players who participated in the 2020 International Challenge April received a Casual Tee (Great Ball Guy) as a gift.

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Pokémon Collecting Guide Dynamax Crystals

These Dynamax Crystals, named ★And603 and ★And390, were distributed from March 27 to April 19, 2020 via serial code for pre-ordering the Pokémon Collecting Guide in Japan. The ★And603, for use in Pokémon Sword, grants one-day access to a Max Raid Battle with an Eiscue, while the ★And390, for Shield players, activated the chance to battle a Stonjourner.

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★And603:

★And390:

Gigantamax Corviknight Dynamax Crystal

This Dynamax Crystal, named ★And337, was distributed from March 14 to May 14, 2020 via serial code exclusively through the April 2020 issue of CoroCoro. When used, a Pokémon Den at the Watchtower Ruins becomes active with a Gigantamax Corviknight.

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Poké Ball Guy Casual Tee

Players who participated in the 2020 International Challenge February received a Casual Tee (Ultra Ball Guy) as a gift.

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Wild Area News TR94 (High Horsepower)

To coincide with an update to Wild Area News featuring Gigantamax Toxtricity, a password for three TR94s (High Horsepower) was released on February 7, 2020 via Nintendo Switch's Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield Channel in its internal news system. Players could use the password PUNKR0CK from February 7 to March 30, 2020.

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Wild Area News Heal Balls

To coincide with an update to Wild Area News featuring Milcery, a password for ten Heal Balls was released on January 31, 2020 via Nintendo Switch's Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield Channel in its internal news system. Players could use the password G1GAGRANF1NALE from January 31 to March 30, 2020.

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Expansion Pass Pikachu and Eevee Uniforms

Players who purchase the Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass starting from January 9, 2020 are emailed two separate codes to redeem a Pikachu Uniform and an Eevee Uniform. The codes do not have a known expiration date.

Distribution
Pikachu Uniform:

Eevee Uniform:

Pokémon Direct Premier Balls

To coincide with an update to Wild Area News featuring Gigantamax Lapras and Gigantamax Coalossal, a password for ten Premier Balls was released on January 9, 2020 via Nintendo Switch's Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield Channel in its internal news system. Players could use the password AREAS1LVESTRE from January 9 to February 27, 2020.

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Galar Newcomers & 2020 International Challenge February Bottle Cap

To coincide with the Galar Newcomers competition, a password for a Bottle Cap was released on January 9, 2020 via Nintendo Switch's Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield Channel in its internal news system. Players could use the password GALAR from January 9 to February 27, 2020.

To coincide with the start of the February 2020 International Challenge Online Competition in Pokémon Sword and Shield, a second password for an additional Bottle Cap was released on February 6, 2020 via Nintendo Switch's Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield Channel in its internal news system. Players could use the password C0MPET1T10N from February 6 to March 30, 2020.

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