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List of serial code event Pokémon distributions (Generation VIII)
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.
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 Korean in origin, regardless of the language of the game.
Distribution
Mythical Pokémon Marshadow Gift
You got Marshadow!
Singing Pikachu
This Pokémon is set to be distributed to players who could claim Singing Pikachu with the serial code P25MUS1C starting from February 25 to March 25, 2021 to commemorate the Pokémon 25th Anniversary.
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.
Distribution
Pikachu with Sing Gift
You got Pikachu!
Rock Star Shiny Toxtricity
Australian code card
This Shiny Pokémon is distributed to promote the new Shining Fates set of the Pokémon TCG, a set that features Shiny reprints of old Sword & Shield Series cards, two of which feature Shiny AmpedForm Toxtricity.
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 Japanese in origin, regardless of the language of the game.
Distribution
ミスド's Chansey Gift
You got Chansey!
Pokémon Scrap 2020 Pokémon
Pokémon Scrap 2020 logo
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 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 Pokémon Scraps resulted in a Master Ball code. The serial codes could be used to obtain the Pokémon from November 20, 2020 to April 30, 2021.
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 Japanese in origin, regardless of the language of the game.
Distribution
Mythical Pokémon Marshadow Gift
You got Marshadow!
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.
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.
Distribution
Pikachu (Alola Cap) Gift
You got Pikachu!
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.
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.
Distribution
Pikachu (Original Cap) Gift
You got Pikachu!
Ash's Charizard
ThisCharizard 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 will be redeemable until November 30, 2020.
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 Korean in origin, regardless of the language of the game.
Distribution
지우's Charizard Gift
You got Charizard!
Pokémon Player's Cup Porygon2
ThisPorygon2 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.
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.
Distribution
Porygon2 Gift
You got Porygon2!
Pokémon Japan Championships 2019 Gastrodon
ThisEast SeaGastrodon 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.
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 Korean in origin, regardless of the language of the game.
Distribution
백종윤's Amoonguss Gift
You got Amoonguss!
Jungle Pokémon
Promotional artwork of Zarude associated with the event
ThesePokémon are being distributed to players who preordered tickets to the upcoming twenty-third movie, Secrets of the Jungle. They include a ShinyCelebi and 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 August 7 and will be 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.
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.
Distribution
Jungle's Celebi Gift
You got Celebi!
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.
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 English in origin, regardless of the language of the game.
Distribution
Happy Birthday!
You got Eevee!
Winter 2020 World Hobby Fair Gigantamax Pokémon
TheseGigantamax FactorLapras 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.
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.
Distribution
Gigantamax Coalossal Gift
You got Coalossal!
Jump Festa '20 Gigantamax Snorlax
This Gigantamax FactorSnorlax 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.
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.
Distribution
Gigantamax Snorlax Gift
You got Snorlax!
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 , if they visited during the month of their birthday, but only if they provided proof of their date of birth and Nintendo Switch.
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 Japanese in origin, regardless of the language of the game.
Distribution
Happy Birthday!
You got Eevee!
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, the player must connect to the Internet through Mystery Gifts.
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.