List of serial code event Pokémon distributions (Generation VIII): Difference between revisions

While serial codes are still issued with region identifying characteristics, unlike in the 3DS era, there are no region locks. Every serial code will work with any valid game regardless of region or language provided the player is connected to the internet and uses a legitimate serial code during the advertised distribution period. An active subscription to [[Nintendo Switch Online]] is not required to claim [[Mystery Gift]]s on Nintendo Switch games.

Serial codes are 16 characters long and do not use the letters '''I''', '''O''' or '''Z'''. The first 4 characters (the prefix) of a code is static and corresponds to a specific distribution window. The first character of the prefix dictates the origin of the code which may be relevant in certain distributions where codes of different origins have different validity periods.  

* Codes that begin with '''A''' originate from Asia; Specifically {{wp|ASEAN}} countries, {{wp|Taiwan}}, {{wp|Hong Kong}} and {{wp|Macao}}.

* Codes that begin with '''E''' originate from {{wp|Europe}}, {{wp|Middle East}}, {{wp|Africa}} and {{wp|Oceania}}.

* Codes that begin with '''J''' originate from {{wp|Japan}}.

* Codes that begin with '''K''' originate from {{wp|South Korea}}.

* Codes that begin with '''M''' originate from [[Pokémon movie]] distributions. These are usually Japanese and will allow for multiple codes to be redeemed on the same save file.

* Codes that begin with '''U''' originate from the {{wp|United States}} and other countries in the {{wp|Americas}}.