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 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.
ThisShinyZeraora was distributed 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.
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 section after competing certain tasks. The player has the opportunity to nickname the following Pokémon listed below upon receiving them, and their OT and ID match the nickname the player has on the Mobile version.
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
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 a National Pokédex, including all Mythical Pokémon, but not including alternate forms. Prior to a patch released on March 12, 2020, a complete Living Pokédex was required.
Magearna is presently the only Pokémon distributed by Pokémon HOME itself that could not be sent to Pokémon Sword and Shield at the time of its launch. As of Version 1.2.0, players can now transfer Magearna to the games.
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 either the Nintendo Switch or mobile version of Pokémon HOME for the first time. Unlike other HOME-based Pokémon, this Pikachu is always Japanese in origin if the player's first login was on the Switch. On mobile however, it follows the language of the player's preference. 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 will be given their choice of Kanto Starter Pokémon from Grand Oak. While 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 nickname the player picks when they start the mobile version.
Bulbasaur and Squirtle, despite not being present in the Galar Pokédex at the time of HOME's launch, are present in the data of Pokémon Sword and Shield, and may be sent there freely.