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List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation VIII
This set of Hisuistarter 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.
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!
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
ThisMelmetal 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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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. If the player's first usage of Pokémon HOME is on the Nintendo Switch, this Pikachu's language is always set to Japanese; if it is on mobile, however, it matches the player's chosen language. Either way, it has a preset Original Trainer and ID number.
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.
Mobile version Kanto starters
When the player starts the mobile version of Pokémon HOME for the first time, they are given their choice of Kantostarter 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.