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This is a reverse-chronological list of '''other event distributions''' that were given away to all region Pokémon games in [[Generation VIII]].
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This is a reverse-chronological list of '''other event distributions''' that were given away to all regions of Pokémon games in [[Generation VIII]].


==List of event distributions==
==List of event distributions==
===Players Cup II Gold Bottle Cap===
[[File:Bag Gold Bottle Cap Sprite.png|frame]]
This [[Gold Bottle Cap]] was distributed from December 11 to 14, 2020 to commemorate the Pokémon Players Cup II tournament, with the redeemable code being revealed on its official live stream. Players could use the code '''PC2F1NALSSTREAM''' to receive the item.
====Distribution====
{{wondercard/8
|title=Gold Bottle Cap Gift
|msg=Here's what you got:
Gold Bottle Cap ×1
}}
===Expansion Pass Bundle Poké Balls===
[[File:Bag Poké Ball Sprite.png|frame]]
These 100 [[Poké Ball]]s were distributed from November 6, 2020 as a purchase bonus for any players of the physical Pokémon Sword or Shield + 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====
{{wondercard/8
|title=Purchase Bonus
|msg=Here's what you got:
Poké Ball ×100
}}
===Gigantamax Centiskorch Dynamax Crystal===
[[File:Bag Dynamax Crystal Sprite.png|frame]]
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]] {{p|Centiskorch}} which is guaranteed to have maximum IVs in HP, Attack, and Defense.
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====
{{wondercard/8
|title=Dynamax Crystal Gift
|msg=Here's what you got:
★Sgr6859 ×1
}}
===Korean Invitational King's Rock===
[[File:Bag King's Rock Sprite.png|frame]]
This [[King's Rock]] was distributed from September 5 to 6, 2020 to commemorate the Pokémon Korea 2020 Champion Invitational tournament, with the redeemable code being revealed on its official live stream. Players could use the code '''K2020CHAMP10NS''' to receive the item.
====Distribution====
{{wondercard/8
|title=Official Competition Item Gift
|msg=Here's what you got:
King's Rock ×1
}}
===Shiny Zeraora Armorite Ore===
[[File:Bag Armorite Ore Sprite.png|frame]]
These eight [[Armorite Ore]] were distributed alongside [[List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation VIII#1 Million Victories Shiny Zeraora|a Shiny Zeraora]] from June 30, 2020 to celebrate passing over 1 million victories in the {{p|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====
{{Template:Wondercard/HOME
|type=Item
|title=Victory over Zeraora ②
|msg=Congratulations! We hit a further target for the number of<br>Trainers who defeated Zeraora in special Max Raid<br>Battles!<br>As a reward, you'll receive some Armorite Ore!
|sword=yes
|shield=yes
|home=no
}}
{{wondercard/8
|title=Armorite Ore Gift
|msg=Here's what you got:
Armorite Ore ×8
}}
===The Isle of Armor Promotion Packs===
[https://swordshield.pokemon.com/en-us/prepare-for-adventure/ 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 [[List of internet event Pokémon distributions in Generation VIII#Hidden Ability Galarian Pokémon|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 {{p|Mr. Mime}} with its Hidden Ability, {{a|Ice Body}}, was distributed from May 21 to 28, 2020. Players could also receive a pack of rare [[Poké Ball]]s, including a [[Lure Ball]], a [[Moon Ball]], a [[Heavy Ball]], and a [[Dream Ball]].
* A Galarian {{p|Ponyta}} with its Hidden Ability, {{a|Anticipation}}, was distributed from May 28 to June 4, 2020. Players could also receive another pack of rare [[Poké Ball]]s, including a [[Level Ball]], a [[Fast Ball]], a [[Love Ball]], a [[Friend Ball]], and a [[Beast Ball]].
* A Galarian {{p|Corsola}} with its Hidden Ability, {{a|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 {{p|Meowth}} with its Hidden Ability, {{a|Unnerve}}, was distributed from June 11 to 16, 2020. Players could also receive 50 [[Big Nugget]]s and 100 [[Exp. Candy L|Exp. Candies L]].
====Distribution====
=====Week 4 (June 11 to 16, 2020)=====
{{wondercard/8
|title=Item Set Gift
|msg=Here's what you got:
Big Nugget ×50
Exp. Candy L ×100
}}
=====Week 3 (June 4 to 11, 2020)=====
{{wondercard/8
|title=Evolution Item Set Gift
|msg=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)=====
{{wondercard/8
|title=Item Set Gift
|msg=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)=====
{{wondercard/8
|title=Item Set Gift
|msg=Here's what you got:
Lure Ball ×1
Heavy Ball ×1
Moon Ball ×1
Dream Ball ×1
}}
===Wild Area News TR94 (High Horsepower)===
[[File:Bag TR Ground Sprite.png|frame]]
To coincide with an update to {{DL|Max Raid Battle|Wild Area News}} featuring Gigantamax {{p|Toxtricity}}, a code for three [[TR94]]s ([[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 code '''PUNKR0CK ''' from its release, February 7, 2020, to March 30, 2020 at 23:59 UTC.
====Distribution====
{{wondercard/8
|title=TR94 Gift
|msg=Here's what you got:
TR94 ×3
}}
===2020 International Challenge February Bottle Cap===
[[File:Bag Bottle Cap Sprite.png|frame]]
To coincide with the start of the February 2020 International Challenge Online Competition in {{g|Sword and Shield}}, a code for a 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 code '''C0MPET1T10N''' from its release, February 6, 2020, to March 30, 2020 at 23:59 UTC.
====Distribution====
{{wondercard/8
|title=Bottle Cap Gift
|msg=Here's what you got:
Bottle Cap ×1
}}
===Series 3 BP===
To coincide with the start of Season 3 of {{g|Sword and Shield}}'s {{DL|Battle Stadium|Ranked Battle}}s, a code for 20 [[Battle Point|BP]] was released on February 1, 2020 via Nintendo Switch's Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield Channel in its internal News system. Players could use the code '''SUPEREFF1CACE''' from its release, February 1, 2020, to March 30, 2020 at 23:59 UTC.
====Distribution====
{{wondercard/8
|title=BP Gift
|msg=Here's what you got:
20 BP
}}
===Wild Area News Heal Balls===
[[File:Bag Heal Ball Sprite.png|frame]]
To coincide with an update to {{DL|Max Raid Battle|Wild Area News}} featuring {{p|Milcery}}, a code for 10 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 code '''G1GAGRANF1NALE''' from its release, January 31, 2020, to March 30, 2020 at 23:59 UTC.
====Distribution====
{{wondercard/8
|title=Heal Ball Gift
|msg=Here's what you got:
Heal Ball ×10
}}
===Expansion Pass Pikachu and Eevee Uniforms===
Players who purchase the {{g|Sword and Shield}} Expansion Pass starting from January 9, 2020 will be emailed two separate codes to redeem a Pikachu Uniform and an Eevee Uniform. The codes do not have a known expiration date.
====Distribution====
The two Mystery Gifts, while coded differently, read the same:
{{wondercard/8
|title=Clothing Gift
|msg=Here's what you got:
Sport Top
Sport Glove
Sport Shorts
Sport Legwear
Sport High-Tops
}}
===Pokémon Direct Premier Balls===
[[File:Bag Premier Ball Sprite.png|frame]]
To coincide with an update to {{DL|Max Raid Battle|Wild Area News}} featuring Gigantamax {{p|Lapras}} and Gigantamax {{p|Coalossal}}, a code for 10 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 code '''AREAS1LVESTRE''' from its release, January 9, 2020, to February 27, 2020 at 23:59 UTC.
====Distribution====
{{wondercard/8
|title=Premier Ball Gift
|msg=Here's what you got:
Premier Ball ×10
}}
===Galar Newcomers Bottle Cap===
[[File:Bag Bottle Cap Sprite.png|frame]]
To coincide with the Galar Newcomers competition, a code for 1 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 code '''GALAR''' from its release, January 9, 2020 to February 27, 2020 at 23:59 UTC.
====Distribution====
{{wondercard/8
|title=Bottle Cap Gift
|msg=Here's what you got:
Bottle Cap ×1
}}
===New Year's 2020 Dive Balls===
===New Year's 2020 Dive Balls===
[[File:Bag Dive Ball Sprite.png|frame]]
[[File:Bag Dive Ball Sprite.png|frame]]
To coincide with a New Year's update to the {{DL|Max Raid Battle|Wild Area News}} featuring {{p|Magikarp}}, a universal, region-free serial code for ten [[Dive Ball]]s was distibuted. Players could use the code '''0T0SH1DAMA''', from its release, December 31, 2019, to Janauary 30, 2020 at 23:59 UTC.
To coincide with a New Year's update to the {{DL|Max Raid Battle|Wild Area News}} featuring {{p|Magikarp}}, a universal, region-free serial code for ten [[Dive Ball]]s was distributed. Players could use the code '''0T0SH1DAMA''', from its release, December 31, 2019, to January 30, 2020 at 23:59 UTC.


====Distribution====
====Distribution====
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|title=Dive Balls Gift
|title=Dive Balls Gift
|msg=Here's what you got:
|msg=Here's what you got:
Dive Ball x 10
Dive Ball ×10
}}
}}


===Series 2 BP===
===Series 2 BP===
To coincide the start of Season 2 of {{g|Sword and Shield}}'s {{DL|Battle Stadium|Ranked Battle}}s, a code for 20 [[Battle Point|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 code '''G1GANTAMAX''' from its release, December 24, 2019, to Janauary 30, 2020 at 23:59 UTC.
To coincide with the start of Season 2 of {{g|Sword and Shield}}'s {{DL|Battle Stadium|Ranked Battle}}s, a code for 20 [[Battle Point|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 code '''G1GANTAMAX''' from its release, December 24, 2019, to January 30, 2020 at 23:59 UTC.
 
A second code for an additional 20 [[Battle Point|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 code '''KAMPFTEAM''' from its release, January 3, 2020, to February 27, 2020 at 23:59 UTC.


====Distribution====
====Distribution====
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===Holiday Luxury Balls===
===Holiday Luxury Balls===
[[File:Bag Luxury Ball Sprite.png|frame]]
[[File:Bag Luxury Ball Sprite.png|frame]]
To coincide with a Holiday update to the {{DL|Max Raid Battle|Wild Area News}} featuring {{p|Delibird}}, a universal, region-free serial code for ten Luxury Balls was distibuted. Players could use the code '''PRESENT''' from its release, December 20, 2019, to Janauary 30, 2020 at 23:59 UTC.
To coincide with a Holiday update to the {{DL|Max Raid Battle|Wild Area News}} featuring {{p|Delibird}}, a universal, region-free serial code for ten Luxury Balls was distributed. Players could use the code '''PRESENT''' from its release, December 20, 2019, to January 30, 2020 at 23:59 UTC.


====Distribution====
====Distribution====
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===@poke_times Rare Balls===
===@poke_times Rare Balls===
As part of a campaign by the [https://twitter.com/poke_times @poke_times twitter] run by [[The Pokémon Company]], the handle was taken over by the [[Ball Guy]]. During this time, the twitter posted [https://twitter.com/poke_times/status/1207466972574834688 this retweet campagin], promising rare [[Poké Ball]]s if players retweeted it enough times. Eventally, all goals were met, and a set of nine total Poké Balls, including the [[Apricorn]] Balls, [[Dream Ball]], and [[Beast Ball]], were distributed via universal, region-free serial code. All codes expire January 15th, 2020.
As part of a campaign by the [https://twitter.com/poke_times @poke_times twitter] run by [[The Pokémon Company]], the handle was taken over by the [[Ball Guy]]. During this time, the twitter posted [https://twitter.com/poke_times/status/1207466972574834688 this retweet campagin], promising rare [[Poké Ball]]s 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 universal, region-free serial code. All codes expired on January 15, 2020.


{| style="margin:auto; background: #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; {{roundy|10px;}} border: 5px solid #{{Poké Balls color light}}"
{| style="margin:auto; background: #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; {{roundy|10px;}} border: 5px solid #{{Poké Balls color light}}"
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====Distribution====
====Distribution====
=====First set=====
=====First set=====
======English======
{{wondercard/8
{{wondercard/8
|title=Item Set Gift
|title=Item Set Gift
|msg=Here's what you got:
|msg=Here's what you got:
Level Ball x 1
Level Ball ×1
Moon Ball x 1
Moon Ball ×1
Fast Ball x 1
Fast Ball ×1
}}
}}


=====Second set=====
=====Second set=====
======English======
{{wondercard/8
{{wondercard/8
|title=Item Set Gift
|title=Item Set Gift
|msg=Here's what you got:
|msg=Here's what you got:
Heavy Ball x 1
Heavy Ball ×1
Lure Ball x 1
Lure Ball ×1
Beast Ball x 1
Beast Ball ×1
}}
}}


=====Third set=====
=====Third set=====
======English======
{{wondercard/8
{{wondercard/8
|title=Item Set Gift
|title=Item Set Gift
|msg=Here's what you got:
|msg=Here's what you got:
Love Ball x 1
Love Ball ×1
Friend Ball x 1
Friend Ball ×1
Dream Ball x 1
Dream Ball ×1
}}
}}


===New Anime Book Poké Balls===
===New Anime Book Poké Balls===
[[File:Bag Poké Ball Sprite.png|frame]]
[[File:Bag Poké Ball Sprite.png|frame]]
Players who bought the ''[[New series|New Anime Pocket Monsters]] Total Understanding Book'' would also receive [https://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2019/12/191206_p01.html this] serial code for 100 {{i|Poké Ball}}s.
Players who bought the first run of the ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series|New Anime Pocket Monsters]] Total Understanding Book'', from December 8, 2019 while stocks lasted, would also receive [https://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2019/12/191206_p01.html this] serial code for 100 {{i|Poké Ball}}s. The codes expired on March 31, 2020.


====Distribution====
====Distribution====
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|title=Poke Ball Gift
|title=Poke Ball Gift
|msg=Here's what you got:
|msg=Here's what you got:
Poke Ball x 100
Poke Ball ×100
}}
}}


===Amazon.com Studded Leather Case===
===Amazon.com Studded Leather Case===
Players who bought [[Pokémon Sword and Shield|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 [[Clothing|Studded Leather Case]]. The promotion ends January 15, 2020, and the codes expire March 30, 2020.
Players who bought [[Pokémon Sword and Shield|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 [[Clothing|Studded Leather Case]]. The promotion ended January 15, 2020, and the codes expired March 30, 2020.


====Distribution====
====Distribution====
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====Distribution====
====Distribution====
=====★And15=====
=====★And15=====
======English======
{{wondercard/8
{{wondercard/8
|title=Dynamax Crystal Gift
|title=Dynamax Crystal Gift
|msg=Here's what you got:
|msg=Here's what you got:
★And15 x 1
★And15 ×1
}}
}}


=====★And458=====
=====★And458=====
======English======
{{wondercard/8
{{wondercard/8
|title=Dynamax Crystal Gift
|title=Dynamax Crystal Gift
|msg=Here's what you got:
|msg=Here's what you got:
★And458 x 1
★And458 ×1
}}
}}


===Pokémon Sword and Shield Downloadable Version Quick Balls===
===Pokémon Sword and Shield Downloadable Version Quick Balls===
[[File:Bag Quick Ball Sprite.png|frame]]
[[File:Bag Quick Ball Sprite.png|frame]]
A serial code for [https://swordshield.pokemon.com/en-us/buy-now/quickballs_offer/ these] twelve [[Quick Ball]] were distributed via eamil to players who bought [[Pokémon Sword and Shield|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.
A serial code for [https://swordshield.pokemon.com/en-us/buy-now/quickballs_offer/ these] twelve [[Quick Ball]] were distributed via email to players who bought [[Pokémon Sword and Shield|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====
====Distribution====
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|title=Downloadable Version Purchase Bonus
|title=Downloadable Version Purchase Bonus
|msg=Here's what you got:
|msg=Here's what you got:
Quick Ball x 12
Quick Ball ×12
}}
}}


===Secret Club Casual Tee===
===Secret Club Casual Tee===
[[File:Bag Poké Ball Sprite.png|frame]]
This Casual Tee with a print based on [[Pokémon Quest]] was distributed exclusively to members of the [https://swshmembers.pokemon.co.jp/ Pokémon Secret Club]. The code was usable from November 15, 2019 to February 3, 2020.
This Casual Tee with a print based on [[Pokémon Quest]] was disributed excluively to members of the [https://swshmembers.pokemon.co.jp/ Pokémon Secret Club]. The code is usable from November 15, 2019 to Febuary 03, 2020.


====Distribution====
====Distribution====
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|title=Clothing Gift
|title=Clothing Gift
|msg=Here's what you got:
|msg=Here's what you got:
Casual Tee x1
Casual Tee ×1
}}
}}


===Tracksuit Clothing Gift===
===Tracksuit Clothing Gift===
This Tracksuit [[clothing]] set through various methods in various countries.
This Tracksuit [[clothing]] set through various methods in various countries.
*In Japan, it was distributed via to players who bought [[Pokémon Sword and Shield|Pokémon Sword or Shield]] from 7 Net Shopping.
*In Japan, it was distributed to players who bought [[Pokémon Sword and Shield|Pokémon Sword or Shield]] from 7 Net Shopping.
*In the United Kingdom, it was distributed via to players who bought Sword or Shield from ShopTo or GAME.
*In the United Kingdom, it was distributed to players who bought Sword or Shield from ShopTo or GAME.
*In Spain, it was distributed via to players who bought Sword or Shield from GAME.
*In Spain, it was distributed to players who bought Sword or Shield from GAME.
*In Italy, it was distributed via to players who bought Sword or Shield from Gamestop.
*In Italy, it was distributed to players who bought Sword or Shield from Gamestop.
*In the United States, it was distibuted in Wal-Marts through [[Pokémon Pass]] and QR codes.
*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 16 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====
====Distribution====
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|title=Clothing Gift
|title=Clothing Gift
|msg=Here's what you got:
|msg=Here's what you got:
Sport Cap x1
Sport Cap ×1
Tracksuit Jacket x1
Tracksuit Jacket ×1
Trackie Bottoms x1
Trackie Bottoms ×1
Sport Travel Bag x1
Sport Travel Bag ×1
Sport Glove x1
Sport Glove ×1
Sport Cropped Leggings x1
Sport Cropped Leggings ×1
}}
}}


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[[Category:Taiwanese region event distributions]]
[[Category:Generation VIII event distributions]]
[[Category:Generation VIII event distributions]]
[[it:Elenco degli altri eventi in ottava generazione]]
[[zh:活动赠送道具列表（第八世代）]]

Revision as of 11:53, 29 December 2020

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Please feel free to edit this article to add missing information and complete it.
Reason: Rewards for competing in Ranked Battles and online competitions

This is a reverse-chronological list of other event distributions that were given away to all regions of Pokémon games in Generation VIII.

List of event distributions

Players Cup II Gold Bottle Cap

Bag Gold Bottle Cap Sprite.png

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

Distribution

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

Expansion Pass Bundle Poké Balls

Bag Poké Ball Sprite.png

These 100 Poké Balls were distributed from November 6, 2020 as a purchase bonus for any players of the physical Pokémon Sword or Shield + 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

Bag Dynamax Crystal Sprite.png

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.

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

Bag King's Rock Sprite.png

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

Distribution

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

Shiny Zeraora Armorite Ore

Bag Armorite Ore Sprite.png

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

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

Wild Area News TR94 (High Horsepower)

Bag TR Ground Sprite.png

To coincide with an update to Wild Area News featuring Gigantamax Toxtricity, a code 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 code PUNKR0CK from its release, February 7, 2020, to March 30, 2020 at 23:59 UTC.

Distribution

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

2020 International Challenge February Bottle Cap

Bag Bottle Cap Sprite.png

To coincide with the start of the February 2020 International Challenge Online Competition in Pokémon Sword and Shield, a code for a 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 code C0MPET1T10N from its release, February 6, 2020, to March 30, 2020 at 23:59 UTC.

Distribution

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

Series 3 BP

To coincide with the start of Season 3 of Pokémon Sword and Shield's Ranked Battles, a code for 20 BP was released on February 1, 2020 via Nintendo Switch's Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield Channel in its internal News system. Players could use the code SUPEREFF1CACE from its release, February 1, 2020, to March 30, 2020 at 23:59 UTC.

Distribution

BP Gift
Here's what you got:
20 BP

Wild Area News Heal Balls

Bag Heal Ball Sprite.png

To coincide with an update to Wild Area News featuring Milcery, a code for 10 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 code G1GAGRANF1NALE from its release, January 31, 2020, to March 30, 2020 at 23:59 UTC.

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 will be emailed two separate codes to redeem a Pikachu Uniform and an Eevee Uniform. The codes do not have a known expiration date.

Distribution

The two Mystery Gifts, while coded differently, read the same:

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 code for 10 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 code AREAS1LVESTRE from its release, January 9, 2020, to February 27, 2020 at 23:59 UTC.

Distribution

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

Galar Newcomers Bottle Cap

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To coincide with the Galar Newcomers competition, a code for 1 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 code GALAR from its release, January 9, 2020 to February 27, 2020 at 23:59 UTC.

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 universal, region-free serial code for ten Dive Balls was distributed. Players could use the code 0T0SH1DAMA, from its release, December 31, 2019, to January 30, 2020 at 23:59 UTC.

Distribution

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

Series 2 BP

To coincide with the start of Season 2 of Pokémon Sword and Shield's Ranked Battles, a code 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 code G1GANTAMAX from its release, December 24, 2019, to January 30, 2020 at 23:59 UTC.

A second code 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 code KAMPFTEAM from its release, January 3, 2020, to February 27, 2020 at 23:59 UTC.

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 universal, region-free serial code for ten Luxury Balls was distributed. Players could use the code PRESENT from its release, December 20, 2019, to January 30, 2020 at 23:59 UTC.

Distribution

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

@poke_times Rare Balls

As part of a campaign by the @poke_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 universal, region-free serial code. All codes expired on January 15, 2020.

Code 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

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. Both Pokémon are base forms of Pseudo-legendary Pokémon that cannot otherwise be found in the wild in their respective versions. 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 Sword and Shield Downloadable Version Quick Balls

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A serial code for these twelve Quick Ball 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 16 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

See also


Event distributions
Generation I: Japanese • European language
Generation II: Japanese • European language
Generation III: Japanese • English • German • Spanish • French • Italian
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)
Local • Trading
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: SwSh • BDSP • LA
Trading
Generation IX: SV
Specific events: Gather More Pokémon! Campaign
PCNY (Gen II | Gen III) • Trade and Battle Day • Journey Across America • Party of the Decade
Other groupings: Movie events • 10th Anniversary • Tanabata • Undistributed
Special Pokémon from games
In-game: Gen I • Gen II • Gen III (RS • FRLG • E • Orre) • Gen IV (DP ​• Pt ​• HGSS) • Gen V (BW • B2W2)
Gen VI (XY • ORAS) • Gen VII (SM • USUM • PE) • Gen VIII (SwSh • BDSP • LA) • Gen IX (SV)
Gift Pokémon (Eggs) • Wild Pokémon (Roaming Pokémon) • In-game trades (Hayley's trades)
Game-based: Gen I • Gen II • Gen III • Gen IV • Gen VI • Gen VII
Gen VIII (Wild Area News) • Gen IX (Poké Portal News)
Other: Undistributed
Non-Pokémon event distributions
Gen III • Gen IV • Gen V • Gen VI • Gen VII (Game-based) • Gen VIII • Gen IX (Game-based)
Global Link
Other lists
Notable ID numbers (Gens I-II • III onward) • Wonder Cards (Gen V • Gen VI • Gen VII) • Serial code prefixes
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