User:Spriteit/List of other event distributions in Generation VIII

Gigantamax Eevee and Pikachu

Those players that have save data from Let's Go, Pikachu! or Let's Go, Eevee! on their Nintendo Switches will have access to a special version of the game mascot that is capable of Gigantamaxing. Pikachu will have the G-Max Move called G-Max Volt Crash, whereas Eevee will have G-Max Cuddle, and they can be picked up from the Wild Area Station. Neither of these pokemon are capable of evolving.

Gigantamax Meowth

This Meowth that is capable of Gigantamaxing can be received in the 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 can not evolve into Persian.

Pokémon Center Birthday Pikachu or Eevee

Going to a Pokémon Center in Japan from November 15, 2019 will give players a serial code to receive either an exclusive Pikachu or Eevee.

Amazon Gold Stud Backpack

If you pre-ordered Pokémon Sword and Shield Double Pack from Amazon you get access to a limited edition gold studded backpack in-game.

Pre-Order Tracksuit Outfits

Various retailers offered access to a 6-piece in-game tracksuit outfit for pre-ordering Pokémon Sword and Shield. These were 7 Net shopping in Japan, ShopTo in the UK, GAME in the UK and Spain, and Gamestop in Italy. It was also distributed via Pokémon Pass at Walmarts in the US from November 16, 2019 to November 25, 2019.

Secret Member Club T-Shirt

Pre-ordering Pokémon Sword and Shield and being a member of the Secret Member Club in Japan allows the player to receive an exclusive Pokémon Quest T-Shirt within Pokémon Sword and Shield. This was released to commemorate 150,000 people joining the club.

Larvitar and Jangmo-o Dynamax Crystals

These Dynamax Crystals featuring Larvitar and Jangmo-o are available to players who purchase the Pokémon Sword and Shield Double Pack. These bring the usually Version-exclusive Pokémon to their opposing versions; Larvitar in Pokémon Sword and Jangmo-o in Pokémon Shield. These will be available as a Max Raid Battle allowing for multiple players a chance to capture them. The code is usable from November 15, 2019.

Nintendo eShop Pokémon Sun and Moon purchase Quick Balls

These 12 Quick Balls were distributed to players who inserted a serial code. To receive a serial code, players had to purchase Pokémon Sword or Pokémon Shield from the Nintendo eShop from November 15, 2019 to January 15, 2020. The serial codes could be used in Pokémon Sword and Shield from November 15, 2019 to November 30, 2020. Purchasing the Pokémon Sword & Shield Double Pack grants the player two serial codes to be redeemed in each game.

Curry Ingredients

Bringing a Switch with Pokémon Sword or Pokémon Shield to an eligible Pokémon Center to receive a set of ingredients to be used during Pokémon Camp for making curry.