List of serial code event Pokémon distributions (Generation VIII)

This is a reverse-chronological list of event Pokémon distributions that were given away via serial codes to Pokémon games in Generation VIII.

Unlike serial codes in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon, serial code events in these games are region-free and can be used regardless of the game or console's region or language, provided the player is connected to the internet and uses a legitimate serial code. An active subscription to Nintendo Switch Online is not required to claim Mystery Gifts on Nintendo Switch games.

List of event Pokémon

Winter 2020 World Hobby Fair Gigantamax Pokémon

These Gigantamax Factor Lapras and Coalossal were given to players who challenged Gigantamax Lapras and Coalossal at a "Max Raid Battle Experience Corner" attraction at the 2020 Winter Next Generation World Hobby Fair. Both codes are redeemable until February 29, 2020

The Fair was held at these locations:

Location	Date
Nagoya Dome, Nagoya	January 19, 2020
Makuhari Messe International Exhibition Hall, Tokyo	January 25 and 26, 2020
Fukuoka Yahuoku! Dome, Fukuoka	February 2, 2020
Kyocera Dome, Osaka	February 9, 2020

Lapras

Gigantamax Meowth Gift
#0131  Lapras    /   Dynamax Level: 0 Level 50 Type: Ability: Water Absorb, Shell Armor, or Hydration Held item: None	ID: (Player's) OT: (Player's) Met: a Pokémon event (fateful encounter) Nature: Random Ribbon: Classic Ribbon
Surf Water Ice Beam Ice Ancient Power Rock Bulldoze Ground
Games Method Location Duration SwSh serial code online January 19, 2020 to February 29, 2020
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.

Coalossal

Gigantamax Meowth Gift
#0839  Coalossal    /   Dynamax Level: 0 Level 50 Type: Ability: Steam Engine, Flame Body, or Flash Fire Held item: None	ID: (Player's) OT: (Player's) Met: a Pokémon event (fateful encounter) Nature: Random Ribbon: Classic Ribbon
Ancient Power Rock Flamethrower Fire Rock Slide Rock Will-O-Wisp Fire
Games Method Location Duration SwSh serial code online January 19, 2020 to February 29, 2020
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.

Jump Festa '20 Gigantamax Snorlax

This Gigantamax Factor Snorlax was given to players who attended Jump Festa '20 between December 21 and 22, 2019. The serial code was redeemable until January 31, 2020. It starts with a Dynamax Level of 5.

Gigantamax Meowth Gift
#0143  Snorlax    /   Dynamax Level: 0 Level 50 Type: Ability: Immunity, Thick Fat, or Gluttony Held item: None	ID: (Player's) OT: (Player's) Met: a Pokémon event (fateful encounter) Nature: Sassy Ribbon: Classic Ribbon
Body Slam Normal High Horsepower Ground Brick Break Fighting Bulldoze Ground
Games Method Location Duration SwSh serial code online December 21, 2019 to January 31, 2020
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.

Pokémon Center Birthday Pokémon

These Pikachu and Eevee were distributed via serial code to players of Pokémon Sword and Shield at Pokémon Center stores and Pokémon Stores in Japan from November 15, 2019, if they visited during the month of their birthday, but only if they provided proof of their date of birth and Nintendo Switch.

Pikachu

Gigantamax Meowth Gift
#0025  Pikachu   Dynamax Level: 0 Level 5 Type: Ability: Static Held item: None	ID: 191115 OT: ポケセン Met: a Pokémon Center (fateful encounter) Nature: Serious Ribbon: Birthday Ribbon
Celebrate Normal Play Nice Normal Thunder Shock Electric Quick Attack Normal
Games Method Location Duration SwSh serial code online November 15, 2019 to ???
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.

Eevee

Gigantamax Meowth Gift
#0133  Eevee   Dynamax Level: 0 Level 5 Type: Ability: Run Away Held item: None	ID: 191115 OT: ポケセン Met: a Pokémon Center (fateful encounter) Nature: Docile Ribbon: Birthday Ribbon
Celebrate Normal Covet Normal Helping Hand Normal Tackle Normal
Games Method Location Duration SwSh serial code online November 15, 2019 to ???
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.

Poké Ball Plus Mew

Initally released with Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, the Poké Ball Plus comes programmed with an internal serial code to redeem this Mew that is compatible with Pokémon Sword and Shield. Despite being marketed as the Poké Ball Plus "containing" Mew, the serial code aspect means that to claim, the player must connect to the Internet through Mystery Gifts.

The serial code aspect also means that it is impossible for a single manufactured Poké Ball Plus to redeem more than one Mew, even if the Poké Ball Plus is later resold. Players that purchased multiple Poké Ball Pluses can redeem one Mew for each.

Gigantamax Meowth Gift
#0151  Mew Dynamax Level: 0 Level 1 Type: Ability: Synchronize Held item: None	ID: (Player's) OT: (Player's) Met: the Poké Ball Plus (fateful encounter) Nature: Random Ribbon: None
Pound Normal
Games Method Location Duration SwSh serial code online November 16, 2018 onwards
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

Mythical Pokémon Mew Gift
You got Mew!

See also

Event distributions Event Pokémon distributions Generation I: Japanese • European language Generation II: Japanese • European language Generation III: Japanese • English • German • Spanish • French • Italian Generation IV: Japanese (local | Wi-Fi) • English (local | Wi-Fi) • German (local | Wi-Fi) Spanish (local | Wi-Fi) • French (local | Wi-Fi) • Italian (local | Wi-Fi) • Korean (local | Wi-Fi) Trading (GTS) Generation V: Japanese (local | Wi-Fi) • English (local | Wi-Fi) • German (local | Wi-Fi) Spanish (local | Wi-Fi) • French (local | Wi-Fi) • Italian (local | Wi-Fi) • Korean (local | Wi-Fi) Global Link promotions Generation VI: Japanese region (Nintendo Network | serial code) • American region (Nintendo Network | serial code) PAL region (Nintendo Network | serial code) • Korean region (Nintendo Network | serial code) Taiwanese region (Nintendo Network | serial code) Local • Trading Generation VII: 3DS: Japanese region (Nintendo Network | serial code) • American region (Nintendo Network | serial code) PAL region (Nintendo Network | serial code) • Korean region (Nintendo Network | serial code) Taiwanese region (Nintendo Network | serial code) Local Switch: PE Generation VIII: SwSh • BDSP • LA Trading Generation IX: SV Specific events: Gather More Pokémon! Campaign PCNY (Gen II | Gen III) • Trade and Battle Day • Journey Across America • Party of the Decade Other groupings: Movie events • 10th Anniversary • Tanabata • Undistributed Special Pokémon from games In-game: Gen I • Gen II • Gen III (RS • FRLG • E • Orre) • Gen IV (DP ​• Pt ​• HGSS) • Gen V (BW • B2W2) Gen VI (XY • ORAS) • Gen VII (SM • USUM • PE) • Gen VIII (SwSh • BDSP • LA) • Gen IX (SV) Gift Pokémon (Eggs) • Wild Pokémon (Roaming Pokémon) • In-game trades (Hayley's trades) Game-based: Gen I • Gen II • Gen III • Gen IV • Gen VI • Gen VII Gen VIII (Wild Area News) • Gen IX (Poké Portal News) Other: Undistributed Non-Pokémon event distributions Gen III • Gen IV • Gen V • Gen VI • Gen VII (Game-based) • Gen VIII • Gen IX (Game-based) Global Link Other lists Notable ID numbers (Gens I-II • III onward) • Wonder Cards (Gen V • Gen VI • Gen VII) • Serial code prefixes