List of other event distributions (Generation VIII)

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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

Bag Nugget LA Sprite.png

A code for 50 Nuggets was distributed to players of Pokémon Legends: Arceus who purchased the official guide book of this game in Japanese. The book and distribution will launch on April 16, 2022. It is unknown when or if these codes expire.

Distribution

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).

Distribution

Item Set Gift
Here's what you got:
Grit Pebble ×5
Rare Candy ×5
Star Piece ×5

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.

Distribution


Oak's Letter Gift
Here's what you got:
Oak's Letter ×1

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).

Distribution

Item Set Gift
Here's what you got:
Ultra Ball ×30
Gigaton Ball ×30
Jet Ball ×30

20 Feather Balls

Bag Feather Ball LA Sprite.png

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 expiree on June 1, 2022 at 06:59 (UTC).

Distribution

Feather Balls Gift
Here's what you got:
Feather Ball ×20

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.

Distribution

Purchase Bonus
Here's what you got:
Fancy Kimono
Fancy Bottoms

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.

Distribution

Downloadable Version Purchase Bonus
Here's what you got:
Heavy Ball ×30

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.

Distribution

Clothing Gift
Here's what you got:
Fancy Kimono
Fancy Bottoms
Baneful Fox Mask

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.

Distribution


Pokémon Statue Gift
Here's what you got:
Pachirisu Statue ✦ ×1
Lucario Statue ✦ ×1
Rhyperior Statue ✦ ×1
Electivire Statue ✦ ×1
Glaceon Statue ✦ ×1

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.

Distribution


Pokémon Statue Gift
Here's what you got:
Turtwig Statue ✦ ×1
Chimchar Statue ✦ ×1
Piplup Statue ✦ ×1

Apricorn Poké Ball Set

Bag Fast Ball Sprite.png
Bag Level Ball Sprite.png
Bag Moon Ball Sprite.png
Bag Heavy Ball Sprite.png
Bag Love Ball Sprite.png
Bag Friend Ball Sprite.png
Bag Lure Ball Sprite.png

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.

Distribution


Store Purchase Bonus
Here's what you got:
Fast Balls ×2
Level Balls ×2
Lure Balls ×2
Heavy Balls ×2
Love Balls ×2
Friend Balls ×2
Moon Balls ×2

Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Double Pack Poké Balls

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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.

Distribution


Special Pack Purchase Bonus
Here's what you got:
Poké Balls ×100

Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl downloadable version Quick Balls

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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.

Distribution


Downloadable Version Purchase Bonus
Here's what you got:
Quick Balls ×12

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.

Distribution


Clothing Gift
Here's what you got:
Platinum Style

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

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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:

Dynamax Crystal Gift
Here's what you got:
★Sgr6746 ×1

★Sgr7194:

Dynamax Crystal Gift
Here's what you got:
★Sgr7194 ×1

Gigantamax Duraludon Dynamax Crystal

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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.

Distribution

Dynamax Crystal Gift
Here's what you got:
★Sgr7121 ×1

Players Cup IV Beast Ball

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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.

Distribution

Beast Ball Gift
Here's what you got:
Beast Ball ×1

Players Cup IV Gold Bottle Cap

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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.

Distribution

Gold Bottle Cap Gift
Here's what you got:
Gold Bottle Cap ×1

Gigantamax Sandaconda Dynamax Crystal

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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.

Distribution

Dynamax Crystal Gift
Here's what you got:
★Sgr7348 ×1

Spring Single Tournament Life Orb

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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.

Distribution

Life Orb Gift
Here's what you got:
Life Orb ×1

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):

Dynite Ore Gift
Here's what you got:
Dynite Ore ×10

Ball Set 1:

Item Set Gift
Here's what you got:
Fast Ball ×1
Level Ball ×1
Love Ball ×1

Dynite Ore (16 Scraps):

Dynite Ore Gift
Here's what you got:
Dynite Ore ×10

Ball Set 2:

Item Set Gift
Here's what you got:
Lure Ball ×1
Heavy Ball ×1
Friend Ball ×1
Moon Ball ×1

Ball Set 3:

Item Set Gift
Here's what you got:
Safari Ball ×1
Sports Ball ×1

Master Ball:

Master Ball Gift
Here's what you got:
Master Ball ×1

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.

Distribution
Weakness Policy:

Weakness Policy Gift
Here's what you got:
Weakness Policy ×1

Dream Ball:

Dream Ball Gift
Here's what you got:
Dream Ball ×1

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.

Distribution

Item Set Gift
Here's what you got:
Big Nugget ×12
Exp. Candy XL ×12

Gigantamax Flapple and Appletun Dynamax Crystal

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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.

Distribution

Dynamax Crystal Gift
Here's what you got:
★Sgr6913 ×1

Gigantamax Pikachu Max Raid Battle items

Bag Armorite Ore Sprite.png
Bag Dynite Ore Sprite.png

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.

Distribution

Item Set Gift
Here's what you got:
Armorite Ore ×87
Dynite Ore ×87

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.

Distribution

Item Set Gift
Here's what you got:
Flame Orb ×1
Toxic Orb ×1
Light Ball ×1
Gold Bottle Cap ×1
Bottle Cap ×3
Pearl String ×3

Crown Tournament Galarica Wreath

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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.

Distribution

Galarica Wreath Gift
Here's what you got:
Galarica Wreath ×1

Players Cup II Gold Bottle Cap

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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.

Distribution

Gold Bottle Cap Gift
Here's what you got:
Gold Bottle Cap ×1

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):

Dynite Ore Gift
Here's what you got:
Dynite Ore ×10

Ball Set 1:

Item Set Gift
Here's what you got:
Fast Ball ×1
Level Ball ×1
Love Ball ×1

Dynite Ore (16 Scraps):

Dynite Ore Gift
Here's what you got:
Dynite Ore ×10

Ball Set 2:

Item Set Gift
Here's what you got:
Lure Ball ×1
Heavy Ball ×1
Friend Ball ×1
Moon Ball ×1

Ball Set 3:

Item Set Gift
Here's what you got:
Safari Ball ×1
Sports Ball ×1

Master Ball:

Master Ball Gift
Here's what you got:
Master Ball ×1

50 Big Nuggets

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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.

Distribution

Big Nuggets Gift
Here's what you got:
Big Nugget ×50

Expansion Pass bundle Poké Balls

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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.

Distribution

Purchase Bonus
Here's what you got:
Poké Ball ×100

Gigantamax Centiskorch Dynamax Crystal

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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.

Distribution

Dynamax Crystal Gift
Here's what you got:
★Sgr6859 ×1

Korean Invitational King's Rock

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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.

Distribution

Official Competition Item Gift
Here's what you got:
King's Rock ×1

Shiny Zeraora Armorite Ore

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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
HOME Gift.png
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
HOME Sword icon.pngHOME Shield icon.png


Armorite Ore Gift
Here's what you got:
Armorite Ore ×8

Gigantamax Copperajah Dynamax Crystal

Bag Dynamax Crystal Sprite.png

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.

Distribution

Dynamax Crystal Gift
Here's what you got:
★Sgr6879 ×1

Ultra Ball Guy Casual Tee

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

Distribution

Online Competition Participation Gift
Here's what you got:
Casual Tee

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.

Distribution

Clothing Gift
Here's what you got:
Sport Cap
Patterned Tights

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.

Distribution
Week 4 (June 11 to 16, 2020):

Item Set Gift
Here's what you got:
Big Nugget ×50
Exp. Candy L ×100

Week 3 (June 4 to 11, 2020):

Evolution Item Set Gift
Here's what you got:
Whipped Dream ×1
Sachet ×1
Sweet Apple ×1
Tart Apple ×1
Cracked Pot ×1
Chipped Pot ×1

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

Item Set Gift
Here's what you got:
Fast Ball ×1
Level Ball ×1
Love Ball ×1
Friend Ball ×1
Beast Ball ×1

Week 1 (May 21 to 28, 2020):

Item Set Gift
Here's what you got:
Lure Ball ×1
Heavy Ball ×1
Moon Ball ×1
Dream Ball ×1

Great Ball Guy Casual Tee

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

Distribution

Online Competition Participation Gift
Here's what you got:
Casual Tee

Pokémon Collecting Guide Dynamax Crystals

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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.

Distribution
★And603:

Dynamax Crystal Gift
Here's what you got:
★And603 ×1

★And390:

Dynamax Crystal Gift
Here's what you got:
★And390 ×1

Gigantamax Corviknight Dynamax Crystal

Bag Dynamax Crystal Sprite.png

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.

Distribution

Dynamax Crystal Gift
Here's what you got:
★And337 ×1

Poké Ball Guy Casual Tee

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

Distribution

Online Competition Participation Gift
Here's what you got:
Casual Tee

Wild Area News TR94 (High Horsepower)

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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.

Distribution

TR94 Gift
Here's what you got:
TR94 ×3

Wild Area News Heal Balls

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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.

Distribution

Heal Ball Gift
Here's what you got:
Heal Ball ×10

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:

Clothing Gift
Here's what you got:
Sport Top
Sport Glove
Sport Shorts
Sport Legwear
Sport High-Tops

Eevee Uniform:

Clothing Gift
Here's what you got:
Sport Top
Sport Glove
Sport Shorts
Sport Legwear
Sport High-Tops

Pokémon Direct Premier Balls

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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.

Distribution

Premier Ball Gift
Here's what you got:
Premier Ball ×10

Galar Newcomers & 2020 International Challenge February Bottle Cap

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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.

Distribution

Bottle Cap Gift
Here's what you got:
Bottle Cap ×1

New Year's 2020 Dive Balls

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To coincide with a New Year's update to the Wild Area News featuring Magikarp, a password for ten Dive Balls was distributed. Players could use the password 0T0SH1DAMA, from December 31, 2019 to January 30, 2020.

Distribution

Dive Balls Gift
Here's what you got:
Dive Ball ×10

Ranked Battle Season 2 & 3 BP

To coincide with the start of Season 2 of Pokémon Sword and Shield's Ranked Battles, a password for 20 BP was released on December 24, 2019 via Nintendo Switch's Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield Channel in its internal news system. Players could use the password G1GANTAMAX from December 24, 2019 to January 30, 2020.

A second password for an additional 20 BP was released on January 3, 2020 via Nintendo Switch's Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield Channel in its internal news system. Players could use the password KAMPFTEAM from January 3 to February 27, 2020.

A third password for yet another additional 20 BP to commemorate the third season was released on February 6, 2020. Players could use the password SUPEREFF1CACE from February 6 to March 30, 2020.

Distribution

BP Gift
Here's what you got:
20 BP

Holiday Luxury Balls

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To coincide with a holiday update to the Wild Area News featuring Delibird, a password for ten Luxury Balls was distributed. Players could use the password PRESENT from December 20, 2019 to January 30, 2020.

Distribution

Luxury Balls Gift
Here's what you got:
Luxury Ball x 10

Poké Times rare Poké Balls

As part of a campaign by the Poké Times Twitter run by The Pokémon Company, the handle was taken over by the Ball Guy. During this time, the Twitter posted this retweet campagin, promising rare Poké Balls if players retweeted it enough times. Eventually, all goals were met, and a set of nine total Poké Balls, including the Apricorn Balls, Dream Ball, and Beast Ball, were distributed via password. All passwords expired on January 15, 2020.

Password Poké Balls Link
K0UN1NMASC0T Level Ball Level Ball
Moon Ball Moon Ball
Fast Ball Fast Ball
[1]
1YAHAYA Heavy Ball Heavy Ball
Lure Ball Lure Ball
Beast Ball Beast Ball
[2]
0KUGAFUKA1B0RU Love Ball Love Ball
Friend Ball Friend Ball
Dream Ball Dream Ball
[3]

Distribution
First set:

Item Set Gift
Here's what you got:
Level Ball ×1
Moon Ball ×1
Fast Ball ×1

Second set:

Item Set Gift
Here's what you got:
Heavy Ball ×1
Lure Ball ×1
Beast Ball ×1

Third set:

Item Set Gift
Here's what you got:
Love Ball ×1
Friend Ball ×1
Dream Ball ×1

Battle Competition 50 BP

These 50 BP are the default reward for participating in a battle competition event unless another reward is offered for a specific competition. It was first distributed as a reward for participating in the Galar Beginnings Competition on December 9, 2019. The BP can only be redeemed once per event and require participation in three battles during the respective events. This Mystery Gift reward can be redeemed multiple times over multiple events.

This gift was distributed for participating in one of the following competitions and rewarded on the respective dates:

  • Galar Beginnings on December 9, 2019
  • Galar Newcomers on January 27, 2020
  • Extreme Speed Single Battles on March 23, 2020
  • Japan Decisive Battle 2020 Qualifier on June 29, 2020
  • International Friendly on June 29, 2020
  • Armor Beginnings on July 27, 2020
  • Players Cup II Qualifier on September 28, 2020
  • Battle of Legends on October 19, 2020
  • Tundra Tourney on November 16, 2020
  • Dragon King Cup on December 14, 2020
  • Players Cup III Qualifier on January 18, 2021
  • Global Challenge 2021 Winter on March 1, 2021
  • Spikemuth Cup on March 22, 2021
  • Players Cup IV Qualifier on April 12, 2021
  • Fair and Square on June 21, 2021
  • Water Paradise on July 19, 2021
  • Same Double Beat on August 16, 2021
  • Mythical Melee on September 13, 2021
  • Spooky Cup 2021 on October 18, 2021
  • Gym Challenge on November 15, 2021
  • Tiny Tourney on December 13, 2021
  • Test Your Luck on January 10, 2022
  • Pokémon Japan Championships 2022 Qualifiers on May 10, 2022

Distribution

Online Competition Participation Gift
Here's what you got:
50 BP

New Anime Book Poké Balls

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Players who bought the first run of the New Anime Pocket Monsters Total Understanding Book, from December 8, 2019 while stocks lasted, would also receive this serial code for 100 Poké Balls. The codes expired on March 31, 2020.

Distribution

Poke Ball Gift
Here's what you got:
Poke Ball ×100

Amazon.com Studded Leather Case

Players who bought Pokémon Sword or Shield Double Pack on the US Amazon site, or any form of the game on the Japanese Amazon site would receive a serial code via email for an exclusive gold-colored Studded Leather Case. The promotion ended January 15, 2020 and the codes expired March 30, 2020.

Distribution

Clothing Gift
Here's what you got:
Studded Leather Case

Pokémon Sword and Shield Double Pack Dynamax Crystals

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These Dynamax Crystals, ★And15 and ★And458, were distributed via serial code to those who purchased the Pokémon Sword and Shield Double Pack, both standard and steelbook, which contained both games. The ★And15, for use in Pokémon Sword, grants one-day access to a Max Raid Battle with a Larvitar, while the ★And458, for Shield players, activated the chance to battle a Jangmo-o. While these codes were intended to be used to help players gain the base forms of pseudo-legendary Pokémon that cannot otherwise be found in the wild in their respective versions, the codes are not restricted by the game, and can each be used in either game. The codes do not have a known expiration date.

Distribution
★And15:

Dynamax Crystal Gift
Here's what you got:
★And15 ×1

★And458:

Dynamax Crystal Gift
Here's what you got:
★And458 ×1

Pokémon Center Curry Ingredients and Berries

Starting from November 15, 2019, Trainers could get one of the following six packs (at random) from local wireless at Pokémon Center stores in Japan. The Gigantamix pack had a 5% chance of being received while the other five packs each had a 19% chance to be received. Players could only receive one pack a day but could redeem the event multiple times over multiple days.

The packs contained one of each of the following sets of items:

Pokémon Sword and Shield downloadable version Quick Balls

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A serial code for these twelve Quick Balls were distributed via email to players who bought Pokémon Sword or Shield digitally via the Nintendo Switch eShop between November 15, 2019 to January 15, 2020. The codes are valid until November 30, 2020.

Distribution

Downloadable Version Purchase Bonus
Here's what you got:
Quick Ball ×12

Secret Club Casual Tee

This Casual Tee with a print based on Pokémon Quest was distributed exclusively to members of the Pokémon Secret Club. The code was usable from November 15, 2019 to February 3, 2020.

Distribution

Clothing Gift
Here's what you got:
Casual Tee ×1

Tracksuit clothing gift

This Tracksuit clothing set through various methods in various countries.

  • In Japan, it was distributed to players who bought Pokémon Sword or Shield from 7 Net Shopping.
  • In the United Kingdom, it was distributed to players who bought Sword or Shield from ShopTo or GAME.
  • In Spain, it was distributed to players who bought Sword or Shield from GAME.
  • In Italy, it was distributed to players who bought Sword or Shield from Gamestop.
  • In Australia, it was distributed to players who pre-ordered Sword or Shield from EB Games.
  • In the United States, it was distributed in Wal-Marts through Pokémon Pass and QR codes from November 15 to 25, 2019. Up to three codes can be generated per Pokémon Trainer Club account, and the code was usable until February 24, 2020.

Distribution

Clothing Gift
Here's what you got:
Sport Cap ×1
Tracksuit Jacket ×1
Trackie Bottoms ×1
Sport Travel Bag ×1
Sport Glove ×1
Sport Cropped Leggings ×1

Undistributed

100 Hisuian Poké Balls

A mystery gift for 100 Hisuian Poké Balls has available on the Pokémon Legends: Arceus wonder card server since January 28, 2022, however there is no known serial code distribution or password to allow the player to access this gift. Based on the wonder card ID (302), the distribution is linked to the Japanese region.

Distribution

Poké Balls Gift
Here's what you got:
Poké Ball ×100

See also


Event distributions
Generation I: JapaneseEuropean language
Generation II: JapaneseEuropean language
Generation III: JapaneseEnglishGermanSpanishFrenchItalian
Generation IV: Japanese (local | Wi-Fi) • English (local | Wi-Fi) • German (local | Wi-Fi)
Spanish (local | Wi-Fi) • French (local | Wi-Fi) • Italian (local | Wi-Fi) • Korean (local | Wi-Fi)
Trading (GTS)
Generation V: Japanese (local | Wi-Fi) • English (local | Wi-Fi) • German (local | Wi-Fi)
Spanish (local | Wi-Fi) • French (local | Wi-Fi) • Italian (local | Wi-Fi) • Korean (local | Wi-Fi)
Global Link promotions
Generation VI: Japanese region (Nintendo Network | serial code) • American region (Nintendo Network | serial code)
PAL region (Nintendo Network | serial code) • Korean region (Nintendo Network | serial code)
Taiwanese region (Nintendo Network | serial code)
LocalTrading
Generation VII: 3DS: Japanese region (Nintendo Network | serial code) • American region (Nintendo Network | serial code)
PAL region (Nintendo Network | serial code) • Korean region (Nintendo Network | serial code)
Taiwanese region (Nintendo Network | serial code)
Local
Switch: PE
Generation VIII: SwShBDSPLA
Trading
Generation IX: SV
Specific events: Gather More Pokémon! Campaign
PCNY (Gen II | Gen III) • Trade and Battle DayJourney Across AmericaParty of the Decade
Other groupings: Movie events10th AnniversaryTanabataUndistributed
Special Pokémon from games
In-game: Gen IGen II • Gen III (RSFRLGEOrre) • Gen IV (DP ​• Pt ​• HGSS) • Gen V (BWB2W2)
Gen VI (XYORAS) • Gen VII (SMUSUMPE) • Gen VIII (SwShBDSPLA) • Gen IX (SV)
Gift Pokémon (Eggs) • Wild Pokémon (Roaming Pokémon) • In-game trades (Hayley's trades)
Game-based: Gen IGen IIGen IIIGen IVGen VIGen VII
Gen VIII (Wild Area News) • Gen IX (Poké Portal News)
Other: Undistributed
Non-Pokémon event distributions
Gen IIIGen IVGen VGen VIGen VII (Game-based) • Gen VIIIGen IX (Game-based)
Global Link
Other lists
Notable ID numbers (Gens I-IIIII onward) • Wonder Cards (Gen VGen VIGen VII) • Serial code prefixes