This is a reverse-chronological list of event Pokémon distributions that were given away via serial codes to Pokémon games in Generation VIII.
Unlike serial codes in the previous games, serial code events in these games are region-free and can be used regardless of the game or console's region or language, provided the player is connected to the internet and uses a legitimate serial code. An active subscription to Nintendo Switch Online is not required to claim Mystery Gifts on Nintendo Switch games.
List of event Pokémon
Pokémon Center Birthday Happiny
This Happiny is to be distributed via serial code to players of all Pokémon Sword and Shield games at Pokémon Center stores across Japan and Singapore, if they visited during the month of their birthday, but only if they provided proof of their date of birth and Nintendo Switch. The codes will be distributed from November 1, 2021 to October 31, 2022. In addition, players can use these codes in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, and Legends: Arceus after their respective launches. Each player only gets one code, and that code can only be used on one game.
Gigantamax Meowth Gift
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Games
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Method
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Location
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Duration
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SwSh
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serial code
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online
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November 1, 2021 to January 31, 2023
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BDSP
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serial code
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online
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November 19, 2021 to January 31, 2023
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LA
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serial code
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online
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January 28, 2022 to January 31, 2023
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This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
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Date received is the date on the system when the gift is redeemed.
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This Pokémon is Japanese or English in origin, regardless of the language of the game.
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Distribution
English
In Pokémon Sword and Shield:
Happy Birthday!
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You got Happiny!
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In Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl:
Happy Birthday!
You got Happiny!
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In Pokémon Legends: Arceus:
Leonardo Bonanomi's Gigantamax Charizard
This Pokémon was distributed from October 31 to November 3, 2021 in commemoration of the Global Exhibition tournament, based on the Charizard used by Leonardo Bonanomi. The redeemable code was revealed on its official live stream. Players could use the code GL0BALCHAMP2021 to receive it. It came with the maximum Dynamax Level of 10. All of its IVs are fixed at 31, except Attack which is 0.
Gigantamax Meowth Gift
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Games
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Method
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Location
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Duration
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SwSh
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serial code
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online
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October 31 to November 3, 2021
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This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
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Date received is the date on the system when the gift is redeemed.
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This Pokémon is Italian in origin, regardless of the language of the game.
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Distribution
English
Charizard Gift
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You got Charizard!
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Shiny Hero duo
Japanese promo for Shiny Hero duo
Korean promo for Shiny Hero duo
North American promo for Shiny Hero duo
These Shiny Pokémon were distributed for players of various countries who inserted a serial code that was given away at various locations. Both have perfect 31 IVs in all stats except Special Attack, which is instead 30.
In Asia, the codes were distributed from October 22 to November 18, 2021. The codes could be redeemed until November 25, 2021.
In Europe, the codes were distributed from October 22 to November 18, 2021. The codes could be redeemed until December 31, 2021, February 12, 2022 or February 22, 2022 depending on the country.
In the United States, Shiny Zacian was distributed from October 22 to November 11. In Canada, it was distributed from October 22 to November 4. Meanwhile, Shiny Zamazenta was distributed from November 12 to 26 in the United States, and November 5 to 18 in Canada. The codes could redeemed until January 31, 2022.
In South Korea, the codes were given away by pre-ordering Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, or the Double Pack of Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. The codes could be redeemed from November 19 to December 31, 2021.
Outside of South Korea, Players of Pokémon Sword can receive Shiny Zamazenta, while players of Pokémon Shield can receive Shiny Zacian. Codes obtained from the South Korean distribution can be redeemed in either game. It is possible to redeem both Zacian and Zamazenta on the same game.
Shiny Zamazenta
Gigantamax Meowth Gift
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Games
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Method
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Location
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Duration
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Sw
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serial code
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online
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October 22, 2021 to February 22, 2022
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Sh
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serial code
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online
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November 19, 2021 to December 31, 2021
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This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
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Date received is the date on the system when the gift is redeemed.
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This Pokémon is set to the same language as the game that received it.
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Distribution
English
Shiny Zamazenta Gift
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You got Zamazenta!
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Shiny Zacian
Gigantamax Meowth Gift
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Games
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Method
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Location
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Duration
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Sh
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serial code
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online
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October 22, 2021 to February 22, 2022
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Sw
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serial code
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online
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November 19, 2021 to December 31, 2021
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This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
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Date received is the date on the system when the gift is redeemed.
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This Pokémon is set to the same language as the game that received it.
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Distribution
English
Shiny Zacian Gift
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You got Zacian!
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Serial code locations and dates
On location
Country
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Location
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Dates
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Australia
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EB Games stores
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November 19, 2021 until supplies ran out
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January 31, 2022
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Austria
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GameStop and Proshop online and stores
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October 22 to November 18, 2021
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December 31, 2021
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Belgium
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GameMania online and stores
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October 22 to November 18, 2021
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February 12, 2022
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Canada
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GameStop stores
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October 22 to November 4, 2021* November 5 to November 18, 2021*
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January 31, 2022
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Czech Republic
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JRC Czech and Xzone online
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October 22 to November 18, 2021
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February 12, 2022
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Denmark
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happii, Merlin, Nintendopusheren, Proshop and Spel & Sånt online and stores
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October 22 to November 18, 2021
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February 12, 2022
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NØRDCON 2021
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October 23 and 24, 2021
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February 12, 2022
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Finland
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Proshop and Spel & Sånt online
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October 22 to November 18, 2021
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February 12, 2022
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France
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Micromania online
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October 22 to November 18, 2021
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February 12, 2022
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Germany
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GameStop and Proshop online and stores
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October 22 to November 18, 2021
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December 31, 2021
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Hong Kong
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1O1O Center and csl stores
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October 22 to November 18, 2021
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November 25, 2021
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Hungary
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Konzolkiraly and PlatinumShop online and stores
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October 22 to November 18, 2021
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February 12, 2022
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Ireland
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GameStop online
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October 22 to November 18, 2021
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February 12, 2022
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Israel
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Nintendo Israel online
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October 22 to November 18, 2021
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February 12, 2022
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Italy
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GameStop online
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October 22 to November 18, 2021
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December 31, 2021
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Japan
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Video game stores nationwide
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October 22 to November 18, 2021
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November 25, 2021
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Malaysia
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Various video game stores
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October 22 to November 18, 2021
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November 25, 2021
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Netherlands
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GameMania and Proshop online and stores
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October 22 to November 18, 2021
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February 12, 2022
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Norway
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Proshop and Spel & Sånt online
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October 22 to November 18, 2021
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February 12, 2022
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Philippines
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Various video game stores
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October 22 to November 18, 2021
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November 25, 2021
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Poland
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konsoleigry.pl and Proshop online
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October 22 to November 18, 2021
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February 12, 2022
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Portugal
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GamingReplay and Trilogy Game Store online
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October 26 to November 18, 2021
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?
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Russia
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Send an email to [email protected]
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October 22 to November 18, 2021
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February 22, 2022
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Singapore
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Various video game stores
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October 22 to November 18, 2021
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November 25, 2021
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Slovakia
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BRLOH and Xzone online
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October 22 to November 18, 2021
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February 12, 2022
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South Africa
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Send an email to Nintendo South Africa Distributor
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October 22 to November 18, 2021
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February 12, 2022
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South Korea
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Pre-order Brilliant Diamond or Shining Pearl, or the Double Pack of Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl
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November 19, 2021 until supplies ran out
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December 31, 2021
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Spain
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Carrefour, Fnac and GAME online and stores
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October 22 to November 18, 2021
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February 22, 2022
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Sweden
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Proshop and Spel & Sånt online
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October 22 to November 18, 2021
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February 12, 2022
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Switzerland
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BRACK.CH, GameStop and Softridge online and stores
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October 22 to November 18, 2021
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February 12, 2022
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Taiwan
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7-eleven stores
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October 22 to November 18, 2021
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November 25, 2021
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Thailand
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Various video game stores
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October 22 to November 18, 2021
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November 25, 2021
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United Kingdom
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GAME online and stores
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October 22 to November 18, 2021
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February 12, 2022
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United States
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GameStop stores
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October 22 to November 11, 2021* November 12 to November 26, 2021*
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January 31, 2022
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Worldwide Jungle Pokémon
These Pokémon were distributed to players who entered a serial code included in the Pokémon Trainer Club newsletter on October 7, 2021. Players needed to sign up for the Pokémon Trainer Club newsletter and opt in to email marketing by September 25, 2021. They included a Shiny Celebi and a Dada Zarude. The codes expire on December 31, 2021.
Dada Zarude
Gigantamax Meowth Gift
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Games
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Method
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Location
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Duration
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SwSh
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serial code
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online
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October 7 to December 31, 2021
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This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
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Date received is the date on the system when the gift is redeemed.
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This Pokémon is set to the same language as the game that received it.
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Distribution
English
Mythical Pokémon Zarude Gift
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You got Zarude!
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Celebi
Gigantamax Meowth Gift
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Games
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Method
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Location
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Duration
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SwSh
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serial code
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online
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October 7 to December 31, 2021
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This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
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Date received is the date on the system when the gift is redeemed.
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This Pokémon is set to the same language as the game that received it.
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Distribution
English
Mythical Pokémon Celebi Gift
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You got Celebi!
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Korean Jungle Pokémon
These Pokémon were distributed to players who preordered tickets to the twenty-third movie, Secrets of the Jungle. They included a Shiny Celebi, a Normal Zarude and a Dada Zarude. Multiple redemptions of these Pokémon are allowed on a single game, provided the player has preordered multiple tickets, and consequently, has multiple serial codes.
Dada Zarude
Gigantamax Meowth Gift
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Games
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Method
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Location
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Duration
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SwSh
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serial code
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online
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September 15 to November 30, 2021
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This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
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Date received is the date on the system when the gift is redeemed.
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This Pokémon is set to the same language as the game that received it.
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Distribution
English
Mythical Pokémon Zarude Gift
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You got Zarude!
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Zarude
Gigantamax Meowth Gift
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Games
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Method
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Location
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Duration
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SwSh
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serial code
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online
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September 15 to November 30, 2021
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This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
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Date received is the date on the system when the gift is redeemed.
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This Pokémon is set to the same language as the game that received it.
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Distribution
English
Mythical Pokémon Zarude Gift
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You got Zarude!
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Celebi
Gigantamax Meowth Gift
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Games
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Method
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Location
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Duration
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SwSh
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serial code
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online
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September 15 to November 30, 2021
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This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
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Date received is the date on the system when the gift is redeemed.
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This Pokémon is set to the same language as the game that received it.
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Distribution
English
Mythical Pokémon Celebi Gift
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You got Celebi!
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Jeong Sang-yoon's Porygon-Z
This Pokémon was distributed from August 21 to 22, 2021 in commemoration of the Korean Pokémon Trainers Cup 2021 tournament, based on the Porygon-Z used by Jeong Sang-yoon. The redeemable code was revealed on its official live stream. Players could use the code 1STPTCCHAMP to receive it. It came with the maximum Dynamax Level of 10.
Its IVs are all 31, except Attack, which is 0. It also has maximum EVs invested into Special Attack and Speed.
Gigantamax Meowth Gift
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Games
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Method
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Location
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Duration
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SwSh
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serial code
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online
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August 21 to 22, 2021
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This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
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Date received is the date on the system when the gift is redeemed.
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This Pokémon is Korean in origin, regardless of the language of the game.
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Distribution
English
정상윤's Porygon-Z Gift
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You got Porygon-Z!
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Wolfe Glick's Gigantamax Coalossal
This Pokémon was distributed from August 14 to 16, 2021 in commemoration of the Player's Cup Invitational tournament, based on the Coalossal used by Wolfe Glick. The redeemable code was revealed on its official live stream. Players could use the code V1CT0RYENG1NE25 to receive it. It came with the maximum Dynamax Level of 10. All of its IVs are fixed at 31, except Attack which is 0.
Gigantamax Meowth Gift
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Games
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Method
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Location
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Duration
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SwSh
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serial code
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online
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August 14 to 16, 2021
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This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
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Date received is the date on the system when the gift is redeemed.
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This Pokémon is English in origin, regardless of the language of the game.
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Distribution
English
Coalossal Gift
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You got Coalossal!
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Pokémon Japan Championships 2020 Torkoal
This Pokémon was distributed from July 18 to 19, 2021 in commemoration of the Japan National Championships 2021 tournament, based on the Torkoal used by the 2020 Masters Division Champion. The redeemable code was revealed on its official live stream. Players could use the code PJCS2020CHAMP to receive it. It has a fixed 31 IVs in HP, Defense, Special Attack, and Special Defense, 12 IVs in Attack, and 0 IVs in Speed. It came with the maximum Dynamax Level of 10.
Gigantamax Meowth Gift
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Games
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Method
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Location
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Duration
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SwSh
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serial code
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online
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July 18 to 19, 2021
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This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
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Date received is the date on the system when the gift is redeemed.
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This Pokémon is Japanese in origin, regardless of the language of the game.
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Distribution
English
クララ's Torkoal Gift
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You got Torkoal!
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Pokémon Adventure 25 Pokémon
These Pokémon were distributed to players in South Korea during the "Pokémon Adventure, Catch the Mythical Pokémon!" (Korean: 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.
The number of points entered determined what type of serial code was received; one point resulted in a Genesect code, five resulted in ten Dynite Ores 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.
Genesect
Gigantamax Meowth Gift
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Games
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Method
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Location
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Duration
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SwSh
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serial code
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online
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April 26 to October 31, 2021
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This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
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Date received is the date on the system when the gift is redeemed.
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This Pokémon is Korean in origin, regardless of the language of the game.
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Distribution
English
Mythical Pokémon Genesect Gift
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You got Genesect!
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Volcanion
Gigantamax Meowth Gift
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Games
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Method
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Location
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Duration
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SwSh
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serial code
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online
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April 26 to October 31, 2021
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This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
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Date received is the date on the system when the gift is redeemed.
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This Pokémon is Korean in origin, regardless of the language of the game.
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Distribution
English
Mythical Pokémon Volcanion Gift
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You got Volcanion!
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Marshadow
Gigantamax Meowth Gift
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Games
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Method
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Location
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Duration
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SwSh
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serial code
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online
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April 26 to October 31, 2021
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This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
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Date received is the date on the system when the gift is redeemed.
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This Pokémon is Korean in origin, regardless of the language of the game.
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Distribution
English
Mythical Pokémon Marshadow Gift
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You got Marshadow!
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Singing Pikachu
This Pikachu knowing Sing was distributed to players with the serial code P25MUS1C from February 25 to March 25, 2021 to commemorate the Pokémon 25th Anniversary.
Gigantamax Meowth Gift
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Games
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Method
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Location
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Duration
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SwSh
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serial code
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online
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February 25 to March 25, 2021
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This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
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Date received is the date on the system when the gift is redeemed.
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This Pokémon is set to the same language as the game that received it.
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Distribution
English
Pikachu with Sing Gift
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You got Pikachu!
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Rock Star Shiny Toxtricity
This Shiny Pokémon was distributed to promote the Shining Fates set of the Pokémon TCG, a set that features Shiny reprints of old Sword & Shield Series cards, two of which feature Shiny Amped Form Toxtricity.
Gigantamax Meowth Gift
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Games
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Method
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Location
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Duration
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SwSh
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serial code
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online
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February 19 to June 30, 2021
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This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
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Date received is the date on the system when the gift is redeemed.
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This Pokémon is set to the same language as the game that received it.
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Distribution
English
Shiny Toxtricity Gift
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You got Toxtricity!
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Serial code locations and dates
On location
Online
Country
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Location
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Dates
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Austria
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GameStop online
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February 19 to March 19, 2021
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June 30, 2021
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Belgium
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GameMania online
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February 19 to March 19, 2021
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June 30, 2021
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France
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Micromania online
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February 19 to March 19, 2021
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June 30, 2021
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Germany
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GameStop online
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February 19 to March 19, 2021
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June 30, 2021
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Italy
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GameStop online
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February 19 to March 19, 2021
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June 30, 2021
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Netherlands
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GameMania online
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February 19 to March 19, 2021
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June 30, 2021
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Switzerland
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GameStop online
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February 19 to March 19, 2021
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June 30, 2021
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Spain
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GAME online
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February 26 to March 19, 2021
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June 30, 2021
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Forest of Okoya Dada Zarude
This Pokémon was distributed from December 25, 2020 to March 31, 2021 to players who preordered tickets to the twenty-third movie, Secrets of the Jungle.
This Dada Zarude was rereleased in Taiwan between December 10th 2021 and March 31st 2022, to promote the release of the movie in this market.
Gigantamax Meowth Gift
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Games
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Method
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Location
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Duration
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SwSh
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serial code
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online
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December 25, 2020 to March 31, 2021
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SwSh
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serial code
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online
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December 10, 2021 to March 31, 2022
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This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
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Date received is the date on the system when the gift is redeemed.
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This Pokémon is set to the same language as the game that received it.
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Distribution
English
Zarude (Dada) Gift
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You got Zarude!
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Mister Donut's Chansey
This Chansey was distributed to players who spent 1000 Yen at Mister Donut in Japan from December 4, 2020.
Gigantamax Meowth Gift
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Games
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Method
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Location
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Duration
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SwSh
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serial code
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online
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December 4, 2020 to February 5, 2021
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This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
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Date received is the date on the system when the gift is redeemed.
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This Pokémon is Japanese in origin, regardless of the language of the game.
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Distribution
English
ミスド's Chansey Gift
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You got Chansey!
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Pokémon Scrap 2020 Pokémon
Pokémon Scrap 2020 artwork
These Pokémon were distributed to players who entered the codes from the "Mythical Pokémon Get Challenge" (Japanese: 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.
Genesect
Gigantamax Meowth Gift
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Games
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Method
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Location
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Duration
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SwSh
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serial code
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online
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November 20, 2020 to April 30, 2021
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This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
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Date received is the date on the system when the gift is redeemed.
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This Pokémon is Japanese in origin, regardless of the language of the game.
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Distribution
English
Mythical Pokémon Genesect Gift
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You got Genesect!
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Volcanion
Gigantamax Meowth Gift
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Games
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Method
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Location
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Duration
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SwSh
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serial code
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online
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November 20, 2020 to April 30, 2021
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This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
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Date received is the date on the system when the gift is redeemed.
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This Pokémon is Japanese in origin, regardless of the language of the game.
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Distribution
English
Mythical Pokémon Volcanion Gift
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You got Volcanion!
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Marshadow
Gigantamax Meowth Gift
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Games
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Method
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Location
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Duration
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SwSh
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serial code
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online
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November 20, 2020 to April 30, 2021
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This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
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Date received is the date on the system when the gift is redeemed.
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This Pokémon is Japanese in origin, regardless of the language of the game.
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Distribution
English
Mythical Pokémon Marshadow Gift
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You got Marshadow!
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Worldwide Jungle Zarude
North America Serial code image from newsletter
This Pokémon is being distributed to players who inserted a serial code that was either given away at various locations in select countries or the Pokémon Trainer Club newsletter.
Gigantamax Meowth Gift
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Games
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Method
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Location
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Duration
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SwSh
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serial code
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online
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November 13, 2020 to March 31, 2021
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This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
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Date received is the date on the system when the gift is redeemed.
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This Pokémon is set to the same language as the game that received it.
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Distribution
English
Mythical Pokémon Zarude Gift
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You got Zarude!
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Serial code locations and dates
On location
Country
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Location
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Dates
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Australia
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Pokémon Trainer Club newsletter
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December 12, 2020
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March 31, 2021
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Austria
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GameStop online
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November 13 to December 13, 2020
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March 31, 2021
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Belgium
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GameMania online
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November 13 to December 13, 2020
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March 31, 2021
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Canada
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Pokémon Trainer Club newsletter
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?
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March 31, 2021
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Czech Republic
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Leave a comment to JRC Czech's Facebook page
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November 13 to December 13, 2020
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March 31, 2021
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Denmark
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Spel & Sånt and Webhallen online
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November 13 to December 13, 2020
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March 31, 2021
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Europe*
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Pokémon Trainer Club newsletter
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January 2021
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March 31, 2021
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Finland
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Spel & Sånt and Webhallen online
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November 13 to December 13, 2020
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March 31, 2021
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France
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Micromania online
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November 13 to December 13, 2020
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March 31, 2021
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Germany
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GameStop online
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November 13 to December 13, 2020
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March 31, 2021
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Greece
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Send a private message to Nintendo CD Media's Facebook page
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November 30 to December 14, 2020
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March 31, 2021
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Hungary
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PlayIT Store, PlatinumShop, Konzol Stúdió, Game Park and Konzolkirály stores
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November 13 to December 13, 2020
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March 31, 2021
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Ireland
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GameStop online
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November 13 to December 13, 2020
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March 31, 2021
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Italy
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GameStop online
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November 13 to December 13, 2020
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March 31, 2021
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Latin America
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Pokémon Trainer Club newsletter
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December 11, 2020
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March 31, 2021
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Netherlands
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GameMania online
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November 13 to December 13, 2020
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March 31, 2021
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New Zealand
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Pokémon Trainer Club newsletter
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December 12, 2020
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March 31, 2021
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Norway
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Spel & Sånt and Webhallen online
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November 13 to December 13, 2020
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March 31, 2021
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Poland
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Konsoleigry.pl, HDmarket.pl, Mad Games and Master Game online
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November 13 to December 13, 2020
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March 31, 2021
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Portugal
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Fnac stores
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November 13 to December 13, 2020
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March 31, 2021
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Russia
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Send an email to [email protected]
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November 13 to December 13, 2020
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March 31, 2021
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Slovakia
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Leave a comment to BRLOH's Facebook page
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November 13 to December 13, 2020
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March 31, 2021
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Spain
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GAME online
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November 13 to December 13, 2020
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March 31, 2021
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Sweden
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Spel & Sånt and Webhallen online
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November 13 to December 13, 2020
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March 31, 2021
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Switzerland
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GameStop online
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November 13 to December 13, 2020
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March 31, 2021
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United Kingdom
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GAME stores
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November 13 to December 13, 2020
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March 31, 2021
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United States
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Pokémon Trainer Club newsletter
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December 11, 2020
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March 31, 2021
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Pokémon Center Birthday Milcery
These Milcery were distributed via serial code to players of Pokémon Sword and Shield at Pokémon Center stores and Pokémon Stores in Japan from November 1, 2020, and in Singapore from November 6, 2020, if they visited during the month of their birthday, but only if they provided proof of their date of birth and Nintendo Switch.
Ribbon Sweet Milcery
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Gigantamax Meowth Gift
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Games
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Method
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Location
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Duration
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SwSh
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serial code
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online
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November 1, 2020 to January 31, 2022
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This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
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Date received is the date on the system when the gift is redeemed.
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This Pokémon is Japanese in origin, regardless of the language of the game.
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Gigantamax Meowth Gift
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Games
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Method
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Location
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Duration
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SwSh
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serial code
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online
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November 1, 2020 to January 31, 2022
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This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
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Date received is the date on the system when the gift is redeemed.
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This Pokémon is English in origin, regardless of the language of the game.
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Distribution
English
Happy Birthday!
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You got Milcery!
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Star Sweet Milcery
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Gigantamax Meowth Gift
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Games
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Method
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Location
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Duration
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SwSh
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serial code
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online
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November 1, 2020 to January 31, 2022
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This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
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Date received is the date on the system when the gift is redeemed.
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This Pokémon is Japanese in origin, regardless of the language of the game.
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Gigantamax Meowth Gift
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Games
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Method
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Location
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Duration
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SwSh
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serial code
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online
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November 1, 2020 to January 31, 2022
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This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
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Date received is the date on the system when the gift is redeemed.
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This Pokémon is English in origin, regardless of the language of the game.
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Distribution
English
Happy Birthday!
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You got Milcery!
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Pikachu in a cap
All Pikachu in a cap were distributed via universal serial codes through the official Pokémon website. All of these codes expired on November 30, 2020, at 6:59 a.m. PST. Unlike previous distributions, these iterations of Ash's Pikachu all share the same moveset and can learn Volt Tackle from the Move Reminder.
World Cap
Players could claim World Cap Pikachu with the serial code K1NP1KA1855.
Gigantamax Meowth Gift
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Games
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Method
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Location
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Duration
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SwSh
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serial code
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online
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October 30 to November 30, 2020
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This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
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Date received is the date on the system when the gift is redeemed.
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This Pokémon is set to the same language as the game that received it.
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Distribution
English
Pikachu (World Cap) Gift
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You got Pikachu!
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Alola Cap
Players could claim Alola Cap Pikachu with the serial code ULTRAP1KA.
Gigantamax Meowth Gift
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Games
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Method
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Location
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Duration
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SwSh
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serial code
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online
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October 23 to November 30, 2020
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This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
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Date received is the date on the system when the gift is redeemed.
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This Pokémon is set to the same language as the game that received it.
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Distribution
English
Pikachu (Alola Cap) Gift
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You got Pikachu!
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Kalos Cap
Players could claim Kalos Cap Pikachu with the serial code KAL0SP1KA. Kalos Cap Pikachu was released early to coincide with the 7th anniversary of Pokémon the Series: XY in Japan — October 17, 2013.
Gigantamax Meowth Gift
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Games
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Method
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Location
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Duration
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SwSh
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serial code
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online
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October 18 to November 30, 2020
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This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
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Date received is the date on the system when the gift is redeemed.
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This Pokémon is set to the same language as the game that received it.
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Distribution
English
Pikachu (Kalos Cap) Gift
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You got Pikachu!
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Unova Cap
Players could claim Unova Cap Pikachu with the serial code P1KABESTW1SH.
Gigantamax Meowth Gift
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Games
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Method
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Location
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Duration
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SwSh
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serial code
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online
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October 16 to November 30, 2020
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This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
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Date received is the date on the system when the gift is redeemed.
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This Pokémon is set to the same language as the game that received it.
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Distribution
English
Pikachu (Unova Cap) Gift
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You got Pikachu!
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Sinnoh Cap
Players could claim Sinnoh Cap Pikachu with the serial code V0LTTACKLEP1KA.
Gigantamax Meowth Gift
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Games
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Method
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Location
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Duration
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SwSh
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serial code
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online
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October 9 to November 30, 2020
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This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
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Date received is the date on the system when the gift is redeemed.
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This Pokémon is set to the same language as the game that received it.
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Distribution
English
Pikachu (Sinnoh Cap) Gift
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You got Pikachu!
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Hoenn Cap
Players could claim Hoenn Cap Pikachu with the serial code P1KAADVANCE.
Gigantamax Meowth Gift
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Games
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Method
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Location
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Duration
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SwSh
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serial code
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online
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October 2, 2020 to November 30, 2020
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This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
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Date received is the date on the system when the gift is redeemed.
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This Pokémon is set to the same language as the game that received it.
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Distribution
English
Pikachu (Hoenn Cap) Gift
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You got Pikachu!
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Partner Cap
Players could claim Partner Cap Pikachu with the serial code 1CH00SEY0U.
Gigantamax Meowth Gift
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Games
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Method
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Location
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Duration
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SwSh
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serial code
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online
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September 29 to November 30, 2020
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This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
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Date received is the date on the system when the gift is redeemed.
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This Pokémon is set to the same language as the game that received it.
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Distribution
English
Pikachu (Partner Cap) Gift
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You got Pikachu!
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Original Cap
Players could claim Original Cap Pikachu with the serial code P1KACHUGET.
Gigantamax Meowth Gift
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Games
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Method
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Location
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Duration
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SwSh
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serial code
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online
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September 29 to November 30, 2020
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This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
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Date received is the date on the system when the gift is redeemed.
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This Pokémon is set to the same language as the game that received it.
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Distribution
English
Pikachu (Original Cap) Gift
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You got Pikachu!
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Ash's Charizard
This Charizard was distributed in South Korea as a bonus for attendees of the Korean dub screening of Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution on September 30, 2020. The serial code was redeemable until November 30, 2020.
This Pokémon is based on Ash's Charizard, which bears many similarities to the Korean Ash's Charizard from Generation VII, with the unusable Dragon Rage being replaced by Dragon Tail.
Gigantamax Meowth Gift
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Games
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Method
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Location
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Duration
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SwSh
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serial code
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online
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September 30 to November 30, 2020
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This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
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Date received is the date on the system when the gift is redeemed.
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This Pokémon is Korean in origin, regardless of the language of the game.
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Distribution
English
지우's Charizard Gift
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You got Charizard!
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Pokémon Player's Cup Porygon2
This Porygon2 was distributed via serial code during the live stream of the English-language Pokémon Player's Cup, during the final rounds of the Pokémon Sword and Shield competition starting at 11:00 a.m. PDT on August 22 and 23, 2020. Players could use the universal serial code PKMNPLAYERSCUP to download this "battle-ready" Porygon2 designed to take advantage of Trick Room. The code expired August 31, 2020. It has a fixed 31 IVs in HP and 0 IVs in Attack and Speed. It also has 252 EVs in HP and Defense, 4 in Special Defense, and 0 in every other stat.
Gigantamax Meowth Gift
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Games
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Method
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Location
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Duration
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SwSh
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serial code
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online
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August 22 to 31, 2020
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This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
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Date received is the date on the system when the gift is redeemed.
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This Pokémon is set to the same language as the game that received it.
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Distribution
English
Porygon2 Gift
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You got Porygon2!
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Pokémon Japan Championships 2019 Gastrodon
This East Sea Gastrodon was distributed via serial code during the live stream of the Japanese 2020 Championship on Niconico and YouTube on August 22, 2020, starting at 10:00 AM JST. Players could use the universal serial code PJCS2019CHAMP to download this Gastrodon based on the Gastrodon used by the Japanese Regional Masters Division Champion in 2019. It has a fixed 31 IVs in HP, Defense, Special Attack, and Special Defense, 2 IVs in Attack, and 0 IVs in Speed. It also has 152 EVs in HP, 94 in Defense, 252 in Special Attack, 12 in Special Defense, and 0 in every other stat.
Gigantamax Meowth Gift
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Games
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Method
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Location
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Duration
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SwSh
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serial code
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online
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August 22 to 23, 2020
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This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
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Date received is the date on the system when the gift is redeemed.
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This Pokémon is Japanese in origin, regardless of the language of the game.
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Distribution
English
カ・エール's Gastrodon Gift
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You got Gastrodon!
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Baik Jongyoon's Amoonguss
This Shiny Amoonguss was distributed via serial code on the offical Korean Pokémon website on August 9, 2020, during the live stream of the Korean Pokémon Trainer's Cup. Players could use the universal serial code TRA1NERSCUP to download this Amoonguss based on the Amoonguss used by Baik Jongyoon, a semi-finalist from the 2019 World Championships Senior Division. It has a fixed 31 IVs in HP, Defense, Special Attack, and Special Defense and 0 IVs in Attack and Speed. It also has 236 EVs in HP, 116 in Defense, 156 in Special Defense, and 0 in every other stat.
Gigantamax Meowth Gift
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Games
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Method
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Location
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Duration
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SwSh
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serial code
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online
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August 9 to 10, 2020
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This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
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Date received is the date on the system when the gift is redeemed.
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This Pokémon is Korean in origin, regardless of the language of the game.
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Distribution
English
백종윤's Amoonguss Gift
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You got Amoonguss!
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Jungle Pokémon
Promotional artwork of
Zarude associated with the event
These Pokémon were distributed to players who preordered tickets to the twenty-third movie, Secrets of the Jungle. They included a Shiny Celebi and a Zarude, both Pokémon that play important roles in the movie. Celebi's distribution was originally due to begin on April 17, 2020, and Zarude's on June 15, 2020; due to the delay of the movie's release, both distributions instead began on August 7 and were redeemable until March 31, 2021. Multiple redemptions of these Pokémon are allowed on a single game, provided the player has preordered multiple tickets, and consequently, has multiple serial codes.
The Celebi was re-released in Taiwan between December 10, 2021 and March 31, 2022.
Zarude
Gigantamax Meowth Gift
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Games
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Method
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Location
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Duration
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SwSh
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serial code
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online
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August 7, 2020 to March 31, 2021
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This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
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Date received is the date on the system when the gift is redeemed.
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This Pokémon is set to the same language as the game that received it.
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Distribution
English
Jungle's Zarude Gift
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You got Zarude!
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Celebi
Gigantamax Meowth Gift
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Games
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Method
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Location
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Duration
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SwSh
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serial code
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online
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August 7, 2020 to March 31, 2021
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SwSh
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serial code
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online
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December 10, 2021 to March 31, 2022
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This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
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Date received is the date on the system when the gift is redeemed.
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This Pokémon is set to the same language as the game that received it.
|
Distribution
English
Jungle's Celebi Gift
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You got Celebi!
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Singapore's Pokémon Center Birthday Pokémon
These Pikachu and Eevee were distributed via serial code to players of Pokémon Sword and Shield at Pokémon Center in Singapore from March 2020 to November 5, 2020, if they visited during the month of their birthday, but only if they provided proof of their date of birth and Nintendo Switch.
Pikachu
Gigantamax Meowth Gift
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Games
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Method
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Location
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Duration
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SwSh
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serial code
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online
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March 2020 to March 31, 2021
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This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
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Date received is the date on the system when the gift is redeemed.
|
This Pokémon is English in origin, regardless of the language of the game.
|
Distribution
English
Happy Birthday!
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You got Pikachu!
|
Eevee
Gigantamax Meowth Gift
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Games
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Method
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Location
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Duration
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SwSh
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serial code
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online
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March 2020 to March 31, 2021
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This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
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Date received is the date on the system when the gift is redeemed.
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This Pokémon is English in origin, regardless of the language of the game.
|
Distribution
English
Happy Birthday!
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You got Eevee!
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Winter 2020 World Hobby Fair Gigantamax Pokémon
These Gigantamax Factor Lapras and Coalossal were given to players who challenged Gigantamax Lapras and Coalossal at a "Max Raid Battle Experience Corner" attraction at the 2020 Winter Next Generation World Hobby Fair. Both codes were redeemable until February 29, 2020.
The Fair was held at these locations:
Lapras
Gigantamax Meowth Gift
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Games
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Method
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Location
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Duration
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SwSh
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serial code
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online
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January 19, 2020 to February 29, 2020
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This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
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Date received is the date on the system when the gift is redeemed.
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This Pokémon is set to the same language as the game that received it.
|
Distribution
English
Gigantamax Lapras Gift
|
You got Lapras!
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Coalossal
Gigantamax Meowth Gift
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Games
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Method
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Location
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Duration
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SwSh
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serial code
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online
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January 19, 2020 to February 29, 2020
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This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
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Date received is the date on the system when the gift is redeemed.
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This Pokémon is set to the same language as the game that received it.
|
Distribution
English
Gigantamax Coalossal Gift
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You got Coalossal!
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Jump Festa '20 Gigantamax Snorlax
This Gigantamax Factor Snorlax was given to players who attended Jump Festa '20 between December 21 and 22, 2019. The serial code was redeemable until January 31, 2020. It starts with a Dynamax Level of 5.
Gigantamax Meowth Gift
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Games
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Method
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Location
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Duration
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SwSh
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serial code
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online
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December 21, 2019 to January 31, 2020
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This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
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Date received is the date on the system when the gift is redeemed.
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This Pokémon is set to the same language as the game that received it.
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Distribution
English
Gigantamax Snorlax Gift
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You got Snorlax!
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Pokémon Center Birthday Pokémon
These Pikachu and Eevee were distributed via serial code to players of Pokémon Sword and Shield at Pokémon Center stores and Pokémon Stores in Japan from November 15, 2019 to October 31, 2020, if they visited during the month of their birthday, but only if they provided proof of their date of birth and Nintendo Switch.
Pikachu
Gigantamax Meowth Gift
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Games
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Method
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Location
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Duration
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SwSh
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serial code
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online
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November 15, 2019 to March 31, 2021
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This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
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Date received is the date on the system when the gift is redeemed.
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This Pokémon is Japanese in origin, regardless of the language of the game.
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Distribution
English
Happy Birthday!
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You got Pikachu!
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Eevee
Gigantamax Meowth Gift
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Games
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Method
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Location
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Duration
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SwSh
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serial code
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online
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November 15, 2019 to March 31, 2021
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This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
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Date received is the date on the system when the gift is redeemed.
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This Pokémon is Japanese in origin, regardless of the language of the game.
|
Distribution
English
Happy Birthday!
|
You got Eevee!
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Poké Ball Plus Mew
Initially released with Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, the Poké Ball Plus comes programmed with an internal serial code to redeem this Mew that is compatible with Pokémon Sword and Shield. Despite being marketed as the Poké Ball Plus "containing" Mew, the serial code aspect means that, to claim Mew, the player must connect to the Internet through Mystery Gift.
The serial code aspect also means that it is impossible for a single manufactured Poké Ball Plus to redeem more than one Mew, even if the Poké Ball Plus is later resold. Players that purchased multiple Poké Ball Pluses can redeem one Mew for each.
Gigantamax Meowth Gift
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Games
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Method
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Location
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Duration
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SwSh
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Poké Ball Plus
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online
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November 16, 2018 onwards
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This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
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Date received is the date on the system when the gift is redeemed.
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This Pokémon is set to the same language as the game that received it.
|
Distribution
Japanese
English
Mythical Pokémon Mew Gift
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You got Mew!
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German
Das Mysteriöse Pokémon Mew
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Du erhältst ein Mew!
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Spanish
El Pokémon singular Mew
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Has recibido a Mew.
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French
Mew (Pokémon fabuleux)
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Vous avez reçu un Mew!
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Italian
Mew (Pokémon misterioso)
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Hai ricevuto Mew!
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Korean
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
See also
References