This is a reverse-chronological list of event Pokémon distributions that were given away via the various mystery gift function to Pokémon games in Generation IX. A subscription to Nintendo Switch Online is not required to claim Mystery Gifts on Nintendo Switch games.
Events can be distributed to the game in 3 ways: Internet events can be received without the need to input any password or serial code. Serial "codes" are one-time use codes. "Passwords" are codes that can be used by any number of people, but are usually limited to one redemption per save file.
Prior to patch 2.0.1, Pokémon redeemed in Generation IX would always have a secret ID of 0000 (unless they were set to use the receiving player's Trainer ID). Historically, the secret ID was identical to the Wonder Card ID, and the Wonder Card data for Generation IX still defines the secret ID as the Wonder Card ID; however, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet version 1.3.2 and earlier was programmed to nullify this when the Wonder Card ID was equal to the Secret ID.
Some Patches changed how the game reads wonder card data, as such a Pokémon redeemed before these patches may have different characteristics than a Pokémon redeemed after these patches:
Patch 1.2.0 (released February 27, 2023) affected how scale data is read on the wonder card, before this patch all Pokémon received through mystery gift would have their scale value assigned randomly between 0 and 255 upon redemption. With the Patch Blocks were added to the wonder card data to enable the scale value to be fixed, which most events post this patch take advantage of.
Patch 1.3.0 (released April 20, 2023) affected how nicknames are assigned, prior to the patch, if a specific nickname wasn't defined in the wondercard, a Pokémon's nickname would default to the default name of the Pokémon in the language that the player receiving the event is playing in. With this patch, unless defined otherwise in the wondercard, a Pokémon's nickname will always default to the Pokémon's name that would be expected based on the origin language of the Pokémon Redeemed. (I.e. A Japanese Pikachu on an English save would have a default nickname of "Pikachu" before 1.3.0 and "ピカチュウ" after the patch).
Codes for Flutter Mane and Iron Hands were distributed in the February 2024 issue of CoroCoro Comic, which was sold starting on January 15, 2024. These Pokémon randomly have 3 perfect IVs. Two codes (1 for each Pokémon) were given in each magazine. The codes expired on March 14, 2024 at 14:59 (UTC).
As both Pokémon share the same Wonder Card ID, players could only redeem one of the two Pokémon (either Flutter Mane or Iron Hands) on a single save file.
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.
This Pokémon has a % chance to be received when the event is redeemed.
CoroCoro Roaring Moon & Iron Valiant
Codes for Roaring Moon and Iron Valiant were distributed in the January 2024 issue of CoroCoro Comic, which was sold starting on December 15, 2023. These Pokémon randomly have 3 perfect IVs.
As both Pokémon share the same Wonder Card ID, players could only redeem one of the two Pokémon (either Roaring Moon or Iron Valient) on a single save file.
After the airing of the fourth and final episode of Pokémon: Paldean Winds, the password to get the Gimmighoul shown in the episode became available. This Gimmighoul has 31 IVs in Speed and 0 in all other stats.
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.
This Pokémon has a % chance to be received when the event is redeemed.
Darkrai
This Darkrai was distributed from December 7 to 21, 2023 at 23:59 (UTC) alongside a Dialga and Palkia tera raid event. The distribution coincided with the last new moon of 2023, which occurred on December 12, 2023 at 23:32 (UTC).
After the airing of the third episode of Pokémon: Paldean Winds, the password to get the Revavroom shown in the episode became available. This Revavroom has 31 IVs in Attack and 20 IVs in all other stats, as well as 252 EVs in Attack. It is housed in a Heal Ball, similar to the ones Eri uses for her Pokémon in the 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 set to the same language as the game that received it.
This Pokémon has a % chance to be received when the event is redeemed.
Alex Gómez Berna's Dragapult
This Pokémon was distributed via password from November 17 to 20, 2023 in commemoration of the 2023 Latin American Video Game Championships, based on the Dragapult used by Alex Gómez Berna in the 2023 North American Video Game Championships. The password was revealed on its official live stream. This Dragapult has 31 IVs in all stats, as well as 252 EVs in Attack, 212 in Speed, 28 in Special Defense, 12 in HP, and 4 in Defense.
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 Spanish in origin, regardless of the language of the game.
This Pokémon has a % chance to be received when the event is redeemed.
Pokémon Store Fidough
This Fidough was distributed via password from November 3 to December 31, 2023 in South Korea in commemoration of the physical Pokémon Scarlet or Violet with The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero dlc bundle going on sale. It was distributed in 5 different Pokémon pop-up stores over two release windows between November 3-30, 2023. The codes expire on December 31, 2023.
Between November 3 and November 15, codes were distributed at the pop-up stores in the following locations:
LOTTE World Jamsil Mall
LOTTE Department Store Incheon
LOTTE Department Store Dongtan
Between November 17 and November 30, codes were distributed at the pop-up stores in the following locations:
LOTTE Department Store Main Store (Seoul)
LOTTE Department Store Gwangbok (Busan)
This Fidough is the first-ever event Pokémon distributed with two ribbon slots occupied, being distributed with both the Classic Ribbon and the Uncommon Mark.
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.
This Pokémon has a % chance to be received when the event is redeemed.
Pokémon Center Birthday Pawmi & Charcadet
These Pawmi and Charcadet were distributed via serial code to players of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet at Pokémon Center in Japan, Singapore and Taiwan from November 1, 2023 to October 31, 2024, if they visited during the month of their birthday, but only if they provided proof of their date of birth and Nintendo Switch.
As both Pokémon share the same Wonder Card ID, players could only redeem one of the two Pokémon (Either Pawmi or Charcadet) on a single save file.
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 either English, Japanese, or Traditional Chinese in origin, depending on the language of the game.
This Pokémon has a % chance to be received when the event is redeemed.
Trixie's Mimikyu
A Mimikyu was distributed to Players of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet through various retailers in commemoration of Halloween. The codes were first distributed by Nintendo at BGS 2023 in São Paulo on October 11, 2023. It was distributed at Gamestops in the US and Canada from October 13, 2023 to October 29, 2023. It could be redeemed until January 1, 2024 at 7:59 UTC.
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.
This Pokémon has a % chance to be received when the event is redeemed.
My very own Mew
Get Mew & Mewtwo event logo
Password reveal during the Pokémon Presents
ThisMew was distributed as part of the Get Mew & Mewtwo!Poké Portal News event announced during the Pokémon Presents of August 8, 2023. This Mew comes in 18 different varieties, each corresponding to a different Tera Type, each of which has an equal 5.55% (1 in 18) chance of being received by the redeemer. This Mew has 3 maxed IVs in three random stats, and is coded never to appear as Shiny. The password could be redeemed until September 18, 2023 at 14:59 (UTC).
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.
This Pokémon has a 5.55% chance to be received when the event is redeemed.
2023 World Championships Stretchy Form Tatsugiri
This Pokémon was distributed at the 2023 World Championships to both participants and attendees of the event. Additional serial codes for this Tatsugiri were also distributed from August 2, 2023 to first 10,000 Participants from the United States of the 2023 Pokémon World Championships Fantasy Team. In Japan, further distributions took place between August 8 and 14, 2023 where serial codes were distributed between 11:00 and 18:00 each day at the following venues around Yokohama:
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.
This Pokémon has a % chance to be received when the event is redeemed.
Chaiyawat Traiwichcha's Grimmsnarl
Password reveal during the Pika Fiesta! promotional video
ThisGrimmsnarl was distributed via password to players of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet as part of the 2023 Worlds Pika Fiesta! campaign. The password was released in a series of YouTube videos released in South Asian countries and could be used to redeem a Shiny Grimmsnarl based on the one used by Chaiyawat Traiwichcha at the Championships Thailand 2022 tournament. This Grimmsnarl has 31 IVs in all stats except for Attack in which it has 0. It also has 252 EVs in HP, 212 in Defense and 36 in Special Defense as well as 4 in both Special Attack and Speed. The original Grimmsnarl used by Chaiyawat Traiwichcha knew Burning Jealousy, which was replaced by Spirit Break since the former move is not available in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.
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.
This Pokémon has a % chance to be received when the event is redeemed.
Dark Terastal Charizard
Password reveal during Obsidian Flames promotional video
ThisCharizard was distributed via Password between July 21, 2023 and August 31 at 23:59 UTC. The code was first revealed during a Taiwanese YouTube video promoting the upcoming Ruler of the Black Flame TCG expansion, which heavily features a Dark Terastal Charizard as the chase card of the set. A similar English YouTube video was also released, promoting the Obsidian Flames TCG expansion. In Japan, the password was revealed several hours later during the airing of HZ014, which featured a Dark Terastal Charizard, while in Korea, the password was distributed through the official website. This Charizard has 31 IVs in Attack and Speed and 20 IVs in all other remaining stats.
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.
This Pokémon has a % chance to be received when the event is redeemed.
Paul Chua's Arcanine
This Pokémon was distributed via password from June 30 to July 3, 2023 in commemoration of the 2023 North American Video Game Championships, based on the Arcanine used by Paul Chua in the 2023 European Video Game Championships. The password was revealed on its official live stream. This Arcanine has 8 IV in Special Attack and 31 IVs in all other stats, as well as 236 EVs in HP, 116 in Defense, 76 in Attack, 56 in Speed, 16 in Special Defense and 6 in in Special Attack.
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.
This Pokémon has a % chance to be received when the event is redeemed.
Wonseok Jung's East Sea Gastrodon
This Pokémon was distributed via password from June 17 to 19, 2023 in commemoration of the 2023 Korean Pokémon Trainers Cup, based on the East Sea Gastrodon used by Wonseok Jung in the 2022 Korean Pokémon Trainers Cup. The password was revealed on its official live stream. This Gastrodon has 31 IVs in HP, Defense, Special Attack, and Special Defense, 8 IVs in Speed, and 0 IVs in Attack, as well as 204 EVs in Defense, 180 in HP and 124 in Special Defense.
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.
This Pokémon has a % chance to be received when the event is redeemed.
Yasuharu Shimizu's Bronzong
Password reveal during official livestream
This Pokémon was distributed via password from June 10 to 11, 2023 in commemoration of the 2023 Pokémon Japan Championships, based on the Bronzong used by Yasuharu Shimizu in the Senior division of the 2022 World Championships. The password was revealed on its official live stream. This Bronzong has 31 IVs in every stat except for Special Attack, where it has 22 and Speed where it has 0. It has 252 EVs in HP and Defense and 4 EVs in Special Defense.
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.
This Pokémon has a % chance to be received when the event is redeemed.
Marcus's Bronzong
ThisBronzong was distributed via serial code to players of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet through the online Pokémon Center Store in the Republic of Korea. From April 28, 2023, Players who spent ₩60,000 on products in the online store would receive one code and one movie ticket to a screening of Arceus and the Jewel of Life, spending additional increments of ₩60,000 would net additional codes and movie tickets. The codes could be redeemed between May 31 and July 31, 2023. It was only possible to redeem one Bronzong per save file.
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.
This Pokémon has a % chance to be received when the event is redeemed.
25th Anniversary Pikatto Pika Pika Pikachu
Pikatto Pika Pika Pikachu camapign logo
This Pikachu is being distributed via serial code to players of all Generation IX games at Pokémon Center stores as part of the ピカッとピカピカピカチュウ (Pikatto Pika Pika Pikachu) promotion, itself part of the larger marketing campaign in celebration of the store's 25th anniversary across Japan. It was distributed to players who visited between April 22 and June 30, 2023, but only if they provide proof of owning Pokémon Scarlet or Violet on their Nintendo Switch. Two codes were distributed to players who showed proof of ownership for both Scarlet and Violet. Players can use these single use codes in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. This Pokémon was guaranteed to either have a Scale value of either 0 or 255, granting the Mini or Jumbo mark respectively when presented to the hiker in West Mesagoza. It holds TM025 granting the move Facade. In addition to many other references to 25, it has 25 IVs and EVs in every stat.
This Pokémon has a fixed Scale value of 255, meaning that it is eligible for the Jumbo Mark.
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.
This Pokémon has a 50% chance to be received when the event is redeemed.
Gavin Michaels' Palafin
This Pokémon was distributed via password from April 14 to 17, 2023 in commemoration of the 2023 European Video Game Championships, based on the Palafin used by Gavin Michaels in the 2023 Oceania Video Game Championships. The password was revealed on its official live stream. This Palafin has 17 IV in Special Attack and 31 IVs in all other stats, as well as 252 EVs in both HP and Attack, as well as 4 in Defense.
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.
This Pokémon has a % chance to be received when the event is redeemed.
Flying Terastal Lechonk
A Lechonk was distributed to Players of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet through various retailers in commemoration of the launch of the Scarlet & Violet TCG set. This coincides with the distribution of a promotional TCG card. The code could be redeemed until July 1, 2023 at 6:59 UTC. Lechonk's scale value is locked to 128.
This Pokémon is given to players who purchased The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet before October 31, 2023. It is the first Pokémon ever to be distributed with a mark instead of a Ribbon via Mystery Gift. This Zoroark is guaranteed to have 3 perfect IVs. Zoroark's scale value is locked to 128.
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.
This Pokémon has a % chance to be received when the event is redeemed.
Jiseok Lee's Garganacl
Password reveal during official livestream
This Pokémon was distributed via password from February 16 to 20, 2023 in commemoration of the 2023 Oceania Video Game Championships, based on the Garganacl used by Jiseok Lee in the 2023 San Diego Regional Championships. The password was revealed on its official live stream. This Garganacl has fixed IVs in all stats: 22 in Special Attack and 31 in all remaining stats, as well as 252 EVs in HP, 198 in Special Defense and 60 in Defense.
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.
This Pokémon has a % chance to be received when the event is redeemed.
Jump Festa 2023 Gyarados
Promotional material for Gyarados distribution
ThisGyarados with a Tera type of Ground can be received in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet via serial code to players who played in a Tera Raid at Jump Festa 2023 in Japan. It could be redeemed from December 17, 2022 to January 31, 2023. This Gyarados has fixed IVs in all stats: 31 in Defense and Special Defense, as well as 20 in HP, Attack, Special Attack, and Speed. Despite the player being its original trainer, it cannot be nicknamed.
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.
This Pokémon has a % chance to be received when the event is redeemed.
Pokémon Center Birthday Flabébé
Japanese Pokémon Center Promotional Banner
This Flabébé is being distributed via serial code to players of all Generation IX games at Pokémon Center stores across Japan and Singapore if they visit during the month of their birthday, but only if they provide proof of their date of birth and Nintendo Switch. The codes were distributed from November 1, 2022 to October 31, 2023. Players can use these single use codes in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. This Pokémon has Japanese tags unless redeemed in an English game. Flabébé's nickname isn't locked, as such this can glitch when redeemed on Chinese or Korean save files.
Due to a glitch, if this Flabébé is claimed in a savefile with a language other than English or Japanese, the nickname becomes locked to its base evolutions name, even if evolved to Floette.[1]
Flabébé's wonder card was replaced on February 3, 2023 at approximately 10:30 UTC at the same time as that of the Flying Terastal Pikachu. Unlike Pikachu, when this happened Flabébé's height and weight values remained unchanged. This was done, due to a change in how patch 1.2.0 handles scale values[2], the old wonder card would have locked Flabébé's scale value to 29 had it still been live when patch 1.2.0 launched. With this change, Flabebé's scale value remains randomly generated.
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 either English or Japanese in origin, depending on the language of the game.
This Pokémon has a 20% chance to be received when the event is redeemed.
Flying Terastal Pikachu
Terastallized Pikachu Promotional art
ThisPikachu with a Tera type of Flying can be received in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet via Mystery Gift as an early purchase gift from November 18, 2022 to February 28, 2023. This Pikachu knows the move Fly. Despite the player being its original trainer, it cannot be nicknamed.
Pikachu redeemed prior to February 3, 2023 could only be male and had both height and weight values fixed at 128, however the size value, (which determines actual model size and Mini/Jumbo Mark eligibility), was not fixed to any specific value.
On February 3rd at approximately 10:30 UTC, Pikachu's wonder card was replaced. Any Pikachu redeemed after this time was no longer gender-locked to be exclusively male, and now had a chance to be female. Additionally, Pikachu redeemed after this point also have both height and weight values of 0 rather than 128. This replacement wonder card also mitigated the effect of a change in how patch 1.2.0 handles scale values[3], the old wonder card would have locked Pikachu's scale value to 29 for the final day of the distribution had it still been live when patch 1.2.0 launched. With this change, Pikachu's scale value remained randomly generated.
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