List of game-based Pokémon distributions (Generation VIII)

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This is a reverse-chronological list of game-based Pokémon distributions that were given away using a game-based method to all region Pokémon games in Generation VIII. While Pokémon HOME can be used to send Pokémon to and from Generation VII's Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, no Pokémon compatible with those games have been distributed.

List of game-based Pokémon

Max effort level Hisui starters

This set of Hisui starter Pokémon have 10 effort levels in every stat. They were released in conjunction with Pokémon HOME patch 2.0.0. Players could redeem these Pokémon from the mobile version after depositing a Pokémon from Pokémon Legends: Arceus to HOME. They are available from May 18, 2022. All starters have 2 maxed IVs and 20 IVs in the other stats.

Between May 18 and May 20, there was a bug where these gift Pokémon would always be in Japanese with Japanese nicknames, regardless of which language Pokémon HOME was set to.[1]

Rowlet

#722  Rowlet  
  Level 5  
Type:
Grass Unknown
Ability*: Long Reach
ID: (Player's)
OT: (Player's)
Met: Pokémon HOME (fateful encounter)
Nature: Jolly
Ribbon:   Classic Ribbon*
Gust
Flying Physical
--
None None
--
None None
--
None None
Games Method Location Duration
HOME hide Gift Box May 18, 2022 onwards
This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
This Pokémon has no mentioned recieving date, and is described as having traveled through time and space.
This Pokémon is set to the same language as the game that received it.

Distribution

Pokémon
Pokémon Legends: Arceus Link Gift No. 1!
 
You've linked Pokémon Legends: Arceus with
Pokémon HOME!
Here's a Rowlet as a special gift!
Compatible games
 

Cyndaquil

#155  Cyndaquil  
  Level 5  
Type:
Fire Unknown
Ability*: Flash Fire
ID: (Player's)
OT: (Player's)
Met: Pokémon HOME (fateful encounter)
Nature: Modest
Ribbon:   Classic Ribbon*
Quick Attack
Normal Physical
--
None None
--
None None
--
None None
Games Method Location Duration
HOME hide Gift Box May 18, 2022 onwards
This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
This Pokémon has no mentioned recieving date, and is described as having traveled through time and space.
This Pokémon is set to the same language as the game that received it.

Distribution

Pokémon
Pokémon Legends: Arceus Link Gift No. 2!
 
You've linked Pokémon Legends: Arceus with
Pokémon HOME!
Here's a Cyndaquil as a special gift!
Compatible games
 

Oshawott

#501  Oshawott  
  Level 5  
Type:
Water Unknown
Ability*: Shell Armor
ID: (Player's)
OT: (Player's)
Met: Pokémon HOME (fateful encounter)
Nature: Rash
Ribbon:   Classic Ribbon*
Tackle
Normal Physical
--
None None
--
None None
--
None None
Games Method Location Duration
HOME hide Gift Box May 18, 2022 onwards
This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
This Pokémon has no mentioned recieving date, and is described as having traveled through time and space.
This Pokémon is set to the same language as the game that received it.

Distribution

Pokémon
Pokémon Legends: Arceus Link Gift No. 3!
 
You've linked Pokémon Legends: Arceus with
Pokémon HOME!
Here's an Oshawott as a special gift!
Compatible games
 

Hidden Ability Sinnoh starters

This set of Hidden Ability Sinnoh starter Pokémon was released in conjunction with Pokémon HOME patch 2.0.0. Players could redeem these Pokémon from the mobile version after depositing a Pokémon from Pokémon Brilliant Diamond or Shining Pearl to HOME. They are available from May 18, 2022. All starters have 2 maxed IVs and 20 IVs in the other stats.

Between May 18 and May 20, there was a bug where these gift Pokémon would always be in Japanese with Japanese nicknames, regardless of which language Pokémon HOME was set to.[2]

Turtwig

#0387  Turtwig    
  Level 5  
Type:
   
Ability: Shell Armor
Held item: None
ID: (Player's)
OT: (Player's)
Met: Pokémon HOME (fateful encounter)
Nature: Adamant
Ribbon:   Classic Ribbon
Tackle
 Normal  
Withdraw
 Water  
 
    
 
    
Games Method Location Duration
HOME hide Gift Box May 18, 2022 onwards
This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
This Pokémon has no mentioned recieving date, and is described as having traveled through time and space.
This Pokémon is set to the same language as the game that received it.

Distribution

Pokémon
Special Link Gift No. 1!
 
You've linked Pokémon Brilliant Diamond or
Pokémon Shining Pearl with Pokémon HOME!
Here's a Turtwig as a special gift!
Compatible games
 

Chimchar

#0390  Chimchar    
  Level 5  
Type:
   
Ability: Iron Fist
Held item: None
ID: (Player's)
OT: (Player's)
Met: Pokémon HOME (fateful encounter)
Nature: Hasty
Ribbon:   Classic Ribbon
Scratch
 Normal  
Leer
 Normal  
 
    
 
    
Games Method Location Duration
HOME hide Gift Box May 18, 2022 onwards
This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
This Pokémon has no mentioned recieving date, and is described as having traveled through time and space.
This Pokémon is set to the same language as the game that received it.

Distribution

Pokémon
Special Link Gift No. 2!
 
You've linked Pokémon Brilliant Diamond or
Pokémon Shining Pearl with Pokémon HOME!
Here's a Chimchar as a special gift!
Compatible games
 

Piplup

#0393  Piplup    
  Level 5  
Type:
   
Ability: Defiant
Held item: None
ID: (Player's)
OT: (Player's)
Met: Pokémon HOME (fateful encounter)
Nature: Modest
Ribbon:   Classic Ribbon
Pound
 Normal  
Growl
 Normal  
 
    
 
    
Games Method Location Duration
HOME hide Gift Box May 18, 2022 onwards
This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
This Pokémon has no mentioned recieving date, and is described as having traveled through time and space.
This Pokémon is set to the same language as the game that received it.

Distribution

Pokémon
Special Link Gift No. 3!
 
You've linked Pokémon Brilliant Diamond or
Pokémon Shining Pearl with Pokémon HOME!
Here's a Piplup as a special gift!
Compatible games
 

Gigantamax Factor Pokémon

These Gigantamax Factor Bulbasaur and Squirtle were released in conjunction of the release of version 1.4.0 for the mobile version of Pokémon HOME. They were available from June 17 to 30, 2021 and have 30 IVs in all their stats. A near-identical distribution was held in Pokémon Sword and Shield at the same time.

Bulbasaur

#0001  Bulbasaur       
Dynamax Level: 0
  Level 14  
Type:
   
Ability: Overgrow
Held item: None
ID: 210601
OT: HOME
Met: Pokémon HOME (fateful encounter)
Nature: Bold
Ribbon:   Premier Ribbon
Vine Whip
 Grass  
Growth
 Normal  
Leech Seed
 Grass  
Razor Leaf
 Grass  
Games Method Location Duration
HOME hide Gift Box June 17 to 30, 2021
This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
This Pokémon has no mentioned recieving date, and is described as having traveled through time and space.
This Pokémon is set to the same language as the game that received it.

Distribution

Pokémon
Mobile Ver. 1.4.0 Gift ①
 
To celebrate the release of ver. 1.4.0 for the mobile device
version of Pokémon HOME, you'll receive a Bulbasaur!
If you evolve it, it will become a Venusaur capable
of Gigantamaxing!
Compatible games
 

Squirtle

#0007  Squirtle       
Dynamax Level: 0
  Level 14  
Type:
   
Ability: Torrent
Held item: None
ID: 210601
OT: HOME
Met: Pokémon HOME (fateful encounter)
Nature: Modest
Ribbon:   Premier Ribbon
Water Gun
 Water  
Withdraw
 Water  
Rapid Spin
 Normal  
Bite
 Dark  
Games Method Location Duration
HOME hide Gift Box June 17 to 30, 2021
This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
This Pokémon has no mentioned recieving date, and is described as having traveled through time and space.
This Pokémon is set to the same language as the game that received it.

Distribution

Pokémon
Mobile Ver. 1.4.0 Gift ②
 
To celebrate the release of ver. 1.4.0 for the mobile device
version of Pokémon HOME, you'll receive a Squirtle!
If you evolve it, it will become a Blastoise capable
of Gigantamaxing!
Compatible games
 

Pokémon GO Melmetal

This Melmetal capable of Gigantamaxing is available as a gift from Pokémon HOME as a reward for connecting the game to Pokémon GO and receiving Pokémon from it for the first time. It has perfect IVs in all its stats except Speed, which is 0.

#0809  Melmetal     
Dynamax Level: 0
  Level 100  
Type:
   
Ability: Iron Fist
Held item: None
ID: 808809
OT: HOME
Met: Pokémon HOME (fateful encounter)
Nature: Brave
Ribbon:   Premier Ribbon
Double Iron Bash
 Steel  
Hyper Beam
 Normal  
Dynamic Punch
 Fighting  
Thunder Punch
 Electric  
Games Method Location Duration
HOME hide Gift Box November 10, 2020 onwards
This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
This Pokémon has no mentioned recieving date, and is described as having traveled through time and space.
This Pokémon is set to the same language as the game that received it.

Distribution

Pokémon
Gift for linking Pokémon GO
 
You transferred a Pokémon from Pokémon GO
for the first time!
As a reward, you'll receive a special Melmetal
that is capable of Gigantamaxing!
Compatible games
 

One million victories Shiny Zeraora

This Shiny Zeraora was distributed for the first time via Pokémon HOME from June 29, 5:00 PM to July 6, 2020, 4:59 PM PST as a reward for all users of the service in recognition of the over one million Trainers that defeated Zeraora in Max Raid Battles during the Wild Area News event from June 17 to June 28, 2020. This Zeraora has a perfect 31 IVs in all its stats except Defense, which is instead 30.

To claim the Zeraora, users must have deposited a Pokémon into HOME or moved one Pokémon from HOME to Pokémon Sword and Shield between June 17 and July 6. Once the player qualified, the gift itself would not expire. The user does not need an active Premium Plan to claim it.

#0807  Zeraora    
Dynamax Level: 0
  Level 100  
Type:
   
Ability: Volt Absorb
Held item: None
ID: 200630
OT: HOME
Met: Pokémon HOME (fateful encounter)
Nature: Hasty
Ribbon: None
Plasma Fists
 Electric  
Close Combat
 Fighting  
Blaze Kick
 Fire  
Outrage
 Dragon  
Games Method Location Duration
HOME hide Gift Box June 29 to July 6, 2020
This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
This Pokémon has no mentioned recieving date, and is described as having traveled through time and space.
This Pokémon is set to the same language as the game that received it.

Distribution

Pokémon
Victory over Zeraora ①
 
Congratulations! We hit our first target for the number
of Trainers who defeated Zeraora in special Max Raid
Battles! As a reward, you'll receive a special Zeraora for
your team!
Compatible games
 

Hidden Ability Galar starters

This set of Hidden Ability Galar starter Pokémon was released in conjunction of news regarding the Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass on June 2nd. Players could redeem these Pokémon from the mobile version after depositing a Pokémon from Pokémon Sword or Shield to HOME.

Grookey

#0810  Grookey    
Dynamax Level: 0
  Level 5  
Type:
   
Ability: Grassy Surge
Held item: None
ID: (Player's)
OT: (Player's)
Met: Pokémon HOME (fateful encounter)
Nature: Adamant
Ribbon: None
Scratch
 Normal  
Growl
 Normal  
 
    
 
    
Games Method Location Duration
HOME hide Gift Box June 2, 2020 onwards
This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
This Pokémon has no mentioned recieving date, and is described as having traveled through time and space.
This Pokémon is set to the same language as the game that received it.

Distribution

Pokémon
Gift for connecting to Galar 1!
 
You've connected Pokémon Sword or Pokémon Shield
to Pokémon HOME!
Here's a Grookey as a special gift!
Compatible games
 

Scorbunny

#0813  Scorbunny    
Dynamax Level: 0
  Level 5  
Type:
   
Ability: Libero
Held item: None
ID: (Player's)
OT: (Player's)
Met: Pokémon HOME (fateful encounter)
Nature: Jolly
Ribbon: None
Tackle
 Normal  
Growl
 Normal  
 
    
 
    
Games Method Location Duration
HOME hide Gift Box June 2, 2020 onwards
This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
This Pokémon has no mentioned recieving date, and is described as having traveled through time and space.
This Pokémon is set to the same language as the game that received it.

Distribution

Pokémon
Gift for connecting to Galar 2!
 
You've connected Pokémon Sword or Pokémon Shield
to Pokémon HOME!
Here's a Scorbunny as a special gift!
Compatible games
 

Sobble

#0816  Sobble    
Dynamax Level: 0
  Level 5  
Type:
   
Ability: Sniper
Held item: None
ID: (Player's)
OT: (Player's)
Met: Pokémon HOME (fateful encounter)
Nature: Modest
Ribbon: None
Pound
 Normal  
Growl
 Normal  
 
    
 
    
Games Method Location Duration
HOME hide Gift Box June 2, 2020 onwards
This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
This Pokémon has no mentioned recieving date, and is described as having traveled through time and space.
This Pokémon is set to the same language as the game that received it.

Distribution

Pokémon
Gift for connecting to Galar 3!
 
You've connected Pokémon Sword or Pokémon Shield
to Pokémon HOME!
Here's a Sobble as a special gift!
Compatible games
 

Pokémon HOME Gift Box Pokémon

The following Pokémon can be received from the mobile version of Pokémon HOME through the Gift Box in the Mystery Gift menu after competing certain tasks. The player has the opportunity to nickname the Pokémon upon receiving them, and their OT and ID match the nickname the player has in the mobile version. If one of these Pokémon is not received for a month after the completion of the corresponding task, it will no longer be obtainable.

Pichu

This Pichu is given to the player as a reward for completing their first challenge and using the sticker they receive from it to decorate their Binder.

#0172  Pichu    
Dynamax Level: 0
  Level 5  
Type:
   
Ability: Static
Held item: None
ID: (Player's)
OT: (Player's)
Met: Pokémon HOME (fateful encounter)
Nature: Hardy
Ribbon: None
Thunder Shock
 Electric  
Tail Whip
 Normal  
 
    
 
    
Games Method Location Duration
HOME hide Gift Box February 12, 2020 onwards
This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
This Pokémon has no mentioned recieving date, and is described as having traveled through time and space.
This Pokémon is set to the same language as the game that received it.

Distribution

Pokémon
Gift for creating a Binder!
 
To celebrate you putting a sticker
in your Binder for the first time,
you'll be gifted a Pichu!
Compatible games
 

Rotom

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

#0479  Rotom  
Dynamax Level: 0
  Level 5  
Type:
   
Ability: Levitate
Held item: None
ID: (Player's)
OT: (Player's)
Met: Pokémon HOME (fateful encounter)
Nature: Timid
Ribbon: None
Thunder Shock
 Electric  
Astonish
 Ghost  
Double Team
 Normal  
 
    
Games Method Location Duration
HOME hide Gift Box February 12, 2020 onwards
This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
This Pokémon has no mentioned recieving date, and is described as having traveled through time and space.
This Pokémon is set to the same language as the game that received it.

Distribution

Pokémon
Gift for using the GTS!
 
To celebrate your first trade
using the GTS, you'll be
gifted a Rotom!
Compatible games
 

Eevee

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

#0133  Eevee    
Dynamax Level: 0
  Level 5  
Type:
   
Ability: Adaptability
Held item: None
ID: (Player's)
OT: (Player's)
Met: Pokémon HOME (fateful encounter)
Nature: Serious
Ribbon: None
Helping Hand
 Normal  
Tackle
 Normal  
Growl
 Normal  
Tail Whip
 Normal  
Games Method Location Duration
HOME hide Gift Box February 12, 2020 onwards
This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
This Pokémon has no mentioned recieving date, and is described as having traveled through time and space.
This Pokémon is set to the same language as the game that received it.

Distribution

Pokémon
Gift for using the Wonder Box!
 
To celebrate your first trade using
the Wonder Box, you'll be gifted
an Eevee!
Compatible games
 

Original Color Magearna

This Original Color Magearna, made available to the public for the first time, is given to the player as a reward for successfully completing the National Pokédex up to Eternatus, including all Mythical Pokémon up to Melmetal, not including alternate forms. Prior to a patch released on March 12, 2020, a complete Living Pokédex was required.

#0801  Magearna
Original Color
 
Dynamax Level: 0
  Level 50  
Type:
   
Ability: Soul-Heart
Held item: None
ID: (Player's)
OT: (Player's)
Met: Pokémon HOME (fateful encounter)
Nature: Mild
Ribbon:   Souvenir Ribbon
Fleur Cannon
 Fairy  
Flash Cannon
 Steel  
Defense Curl
 Normal  
Rest
 Psychic  
Games Method Location Duration
HOME hide Gift Box February 12, 2020 onwards
This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
This Pokémon has no mentioned recieving date, and is described as having traveled through time and space.
This Pokémon is set to the same language as the game that received it.

Distribution

Pokémon
Gift for completing the National Pokédex!
 
To celebrate registering so many Pokémon
and completing the National Pokédex,
you'll be gifted a Magearna!
Compatible games
 

Pokémon HOME starting Pokémon

HOME Pikachu

This Pikachu is found in the Basic Box when the player starts Pokémon HOME for the first time. It has a preset Original Trainer, ID number and 20 IV in all stats.

Previously, there was a bug where if the player first used Pokémon HOME on the Nintendo Switch, this Pikachu's language would always be set to Japanese with a Japanese nickname, regardless of which language Pokémon HOME was set to. The mobile version of HOME was unaffected. This was fixed sometime between January 1, 2022 and May 18, 2022.[3][4]

#0025  Pikachu    
Dynamax Level: 0
  Level 5  
Type:
   
Ability: Static
Held item: None
ID: 200212
OT: HOME
Met: Pokémon HOME (fateful encounter)
Nature: Hardy
Ribbon: None
Thunder Shock
 Electric  
Tail Whip
 Normal  
Growl
 Normal  
Quick Attack
 Normal  
Games Method Location Duration
HOME hide Pokémon HOME (mobile version) February 12, 2020 onwards
This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
Date received is the date on the system when the gift is redeemed.
This Pokémon is set to the same language as the game that received it.

Mobile version Kanto starters

When the player starts the mobile version of Pokémon HOME for the first time, they are given their choice of Kanto starter Pokémon from Grand Oak. Though it is not mentioned by Grand Oak, the starters have their Hidden Abilities. The player has the opportunity to nickname the following Pokémon listed below upon receiving them, and their OT and ID match the username the player picks when they start the mobile version.

Bulbasaur

#0001  Bulbasaur    
Dynamax Level: 0
  Level 5  
Type:
   
Ability: Chlorophyll
Held item: None
ID: (Player's)
OT: (Player's)
Met: Pokémon HOME (fateful encounter)
Nature: Modest
Ribbon: None
Tackle
 Normal  
Growl
 Normal  
Vine Whip
 Grass  
 
    
Games Method Location Duration
HOME hide Pokémon HOME February 12, 2020 onwards
This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
This Pokémon has no mentioned recieving date, and is described as having traveled through time and space.
This Pokémon is set to the same language as the game that received it.

Charmander

#0004  Charmander    
Dynamax Level: 0
  Level 5  
Type:
   
Ability: Solar Power
Held item: None
ID: (Player's)
OT: (Player's)
Met: Pokémon HOME (fateful encounter)
Nature: Timid
Ribbon: None
Scratch
 Normal  
Growl
 Normal  
Ember
 Fire  
 
    
Games Method Location Duration
HOME hide Pokémon HOME February 12, 2020 onwards
This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
This Pokémon has no mentioned recieving date, and is described as having traveled through time and space.
This Pokémon is set to the same language as the game that received it.

Squirtle

#0007  Squirtle    
Dynamax Level: 0
  Level 5  
Type:
   
Ability: Rain Dish
Held item: None
ID: (Player's)
OT: (Player's)
Met: Pokémon HOME (fateful encounter)
Nature: Quiet
Ribbon: None
Tackle
 Normal  
Tail Whip
 Normal  
Water Gun
 Water  
 
    
Games Method Location Duration
HOME hide Pokémon HOME February 12, 2020 onwards
This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
This Pokémon has no mentioned recieving date, and is described as having traveled through time and space.
This Pokémon is set to the same language as the game that received it.

See also


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