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.
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
Gift for using the GTS!
To celebrate your first trade using
the Wonder Box, you'll be gifted
an Eevee!
Magearna
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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 Living Pokédex. However, details appear to be unclear as to its distribution, with some receiving a Magearna, while some have not received one at all.
Magearna is presently the only Pokémon distributed by Pokémon HOME itself that cannot be sent to Pokémon Sword and Shield at the time of its launch.
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
Gift for completing the National Pokédex!
To celebrate registering so many Pokémon
and completing the National Pokédex,
you'll be gifted a Magearna!
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 comes with a with 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.
