List of serial code event Pokémon distributions (Generation IX)
This is a reverse-chronological list of event Pokémon distributions that were given away via the Code/Password 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.
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.
Due to a change in how Mystery Gift Trainer IDs are translated from a Wonder Card, Pokémon redeemed in Generation IX will always have a secret ID of 0000 (unless they are 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 is programmed to nullify this when the Wonder Card ID is equal to the Secret ID.
This Pokémon was distributed via password from June 10 to 11, 2023 in commemoration of the 2023 Pokémon Japan Championships, based on the Sableye used by Yasuharu Shimizu in the Senior division of the 2022 World Championships. The password was revealed on its official live stream.
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.
TM025
Premier Ribbon
Normal
Electric
Birthday Ribbon
Grass
Fairy
