This is a reverse-chronological list of event Pokémon distributions that were given away via the internet to Pokémon games in Generation VIII. An active subscription to Nintendo Switch Online is not required to claim Mystery Gifts on Nintendo Switch games.
These ShinyGalarian Form of legendary birds Pokémon were distributed for Japanese players who participate at series of internet tournaments called the "Pokémon Japan Championship 2022" (Japanese: ポケモンジャパンチャンピオンシップス2022).
Players who participate at "2022 International Challenge February" on February 18 to 21, 2022 can receive Shiny GalarianArticuno. Players who participate at "2022 International Challenge March" on March 11 to 14, 2022 can receive Shiny GalarianZapdos. Players who participate at "2022 International Challenge April" on April 15 to 18, 2022 can receive Shiny GalarianMoltres.
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
English
Squirtle Gift
You got Squirtle!
KIBO's Pikachu
ThisPikachu was released during the offical Pokémon stream of the first sunrise of the year 2021, as seen from the International Space Station. Its OT is named after the Japanese ISS Module KIBO. It was available from December 31, 2020 to January 15, 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 set to the same language as the game that received it.
Distribution
English
KIBO's Pikachu Gift
You got Pikachu!
Hidden Ability Galarian Pokémon
TheseGalarian Pokémon with their Hidden Abilities were distributed in the weeks before the release of the first part of the Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass; The Isle of Armor. Each Pokémon distribution was also complemented with a separate item distribution. Each distribution lasted exactly a week, with the event changing Thursday at 5:00 PM PDT, except for the Meowth, which ended the day before the release of the expansion.
A Galarian Meowth with its Hidden Ability, Unnerve, was distributed from June 11 to 16, 2020. Players could also receive 50 Big Nuggets and 100 Exp. Candies L.