This is a reverse-chronological list of event Pokémon distributions that were given away via the internet to Pokémon games in Generation VIII. An active subscription to Nintendo Switch Online is not required to claim Mystery Gifts on Nintendo Switch games.
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List of event Pokémon
KIBO's Pikachu
This Pikachu was released during the offical Pokémon stream of the first sunrise of the year 2021, as seen from the International Space Station. Its OT is named after the Japanese ISS Module KIBO. It was available from December 31, 2020 to January 15, 2021.
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Location
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Duration
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SwSh
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Nintendo Switch Online
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online
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December 31, 2020 to January 15, 2021
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Moves in bold can be taught again at the Move Reminder as a special move if forgotten.
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Date received is the date on the system when the gift is redeemed.
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This Pokémon is set to the same language as the game that received it.
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Distribution
KIBO's Pikachu Gift
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You got Pikachu!
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Hidden Ability Galarian Pokémon
These Galarian Pokémon with their Hidden Abilities were distributed in the weeks before the release of the first part of the Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass; The Isle of Armor. Each Pokémon distribution was also complemented with a separate item distribution. Each distribution lasted exactly a week, with the event changing Thursday at 5:00 PM PDT, except for the Meowth, which ended the day before the release of the expansion.
- A Galarian Mr. Mime with its Hidden Ability, Ice Body, was distributed from May 21 to 28, 2020. Players could also receive a pack of rare Poké Balls, including a Lure Ball, a Moon Ball, a Heavy Ball, and a Dream Ball.
- A Galarian Ponyta with its Hidden Ability, Anticipation, was distributed from May 28 to June 4, 2020. Players could also receive another pack of rare Poké Balls, including a Level Ball, a Fast Ball, a Love Ball, a Friend Ball, and a Beast Ball.
- A Galarian Corsola with its Hidden Ability, Cursed Body, was distributed from June 4 to 11, 2020. Players could also receive an "Evolution Item Set" that contained a Sweet Apple, a Tart Apple, a Chipped Pot, a Cracked Pot, a Sachet, and a Whipped Dream.
- A Galarian Meowth with its Hidden Ability, Unnerve, was distributed from June 11 to 16, 2020. Players could also receive 50 Big Nuggets and 100 Exp. Candies L.
Galarian Meowth
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Duration
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SwSh
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Nintendo Switch Online
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online
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June 11 to 16, 2020
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Moves in bold can be taught again at the Move Reminder as a special move if forgotten.
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Date received is the date on the system when the gift is redeemed.
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This Pokémon is set to the same language as the game that received it.
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Distribution
Hidden Ability Meowth Gift
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You got Meowth!
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Galarian Corsola
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Games
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Location
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Duration
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SwSh
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Nintendo Switch Online
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online
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June 4 to 11, 2020
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Moves in bold can be taught again at the Move Reminder as a special move if forgotten.
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Date received is the date on the system when the gift is redeemed.
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This Pokémon is set to the same language as the game that received it.
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Distribution
Hidden Ability Corsola Gift
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You got Corsola!
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Galarian Ponyta
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Games
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Location
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Duration
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SwSh
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Nintendo Switch Online
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online
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May 28 to June 4, 2020
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Moves in bold can be taught again at the Move Reminder as a special move if forgotten.
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Date received is the date on the system when the gift is redeemed.
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This Pokémon is set to the same language as the game that received it.
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Distribution
Hidden Ability Ponyta Gift
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You got Ponyta!
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Galarian Mr. Mime
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Games
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Method
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Location
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Duration
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SwSh
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Nintendo Switch Online
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online
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May 21 to 28, 2020
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Moves in bold can be taught again at the Move Reminder as a special move if forgotten.
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Date received is the date on the system when the gift is redeemed.
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This Pokémon is set to the same language as the game that received it.
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Distribution
Hidden Ability Mr. Mime Gift
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You got Mr. Mime!
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Gigantamax Meowth
The booklet with the instructions to obtain Meowth
This Meowth with a Gigantamax Factor could be received in Pokémon Sword and Shield via Mystery Gift from November 15, 2019 to January 15, 2020. This Meowth has a special G-Max Move called G-Max Gold Rush and cannot evolve into Persian.
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Duration
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SwSh
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Nintendo Switch Online
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online
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November 15, 2019 to January 15, 2020
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Moves in bold can be taught again at the Move Reminder as a special move if forgotten.
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Date received is the date on the system when the gift is redeemed.
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This Pokémon is set to the same language as the game that received it.
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Distribution
Gigantamax Meowth Gift
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You got Meowth!
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See also