Internet Events

Like the previous games, Pokémon Sword & Shield include a variety of downloadable events that give you access to special places and Pokémon from the comfort of your own home. This is done through the Mystery Gift Feature. This page is to detail all of these events

Gigantamax Bulbasaur & Squirtle

Release Dates:

Global: June 17th 2021 - June 30th 2021

To celebrate the release of the new version of Pokémon HOME, two special gift Pokémon were distributed: Bulbasaur & Squirtle with the Gigantamax Factor

Bulbasaur /
Level 14
Gigantamax Factor
OT:210601
ID:HOME
Ability:Overgrow
Hold Item:
No Item
Bold Nature.
Date of Receiving
Pokémon HOME. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 14
Vine Whip
Growth
Leech Seed
Razor Leaf

Squirtle /
Level 14
Gigantamax Factor
OT:210601
ID:HOME
Ability:Torrent
Hold Item:
No Item
Modest Nature.
Date of Receiving
Pokémon HOME. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 14
Water Gun
Withdraw
Rapid Spin
Bite

Bulbasaur  Event Image Squirtle  Event Image

Ore

Release Dates:

Global: March 2nd - March 14th 2021

To celebrate the defeat of 876,000 Pikachu in the Special Max Raid Battle event, a special gift giving 87 Armorite Ore & 87 Dynite Ore was distributed

Item  Event Image

Useful Items

Release Dates:

Global: February 10th 2021 - February 28th 2021

To celebrate the defeat of 1.36 million Cramorants in the Special Max Raid Battle event, a special gift giving 1 Flame Orb, 1 Toxic Orb, 1 Light Ball, 1 Gold Bottle Cap, 3 Bottle Caps and 3 Pearl Strings was distributed

Item  Event Image

KIBO Pikachu

Release Dates:

Global: January 1st 2021 - January 15th 2021

For a short while, a special gift was distributed. This gift provides a Pikachu with various space related moves and items to celebrate The Space Sunrise 2021, a livestream from the International Space Station that showcased the first sunrise of the year from space alongside an augmented reality showcase

Pikachu
Level 21
OT:210101
ID:KIBO
Ability:Static
Hold Item:

Comet Shard
Brave Nature.
Date of Receiving
a lovely place. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 21
Thunderbolt
Swift
Wish
Celebrate

KIBO Pikachu Event Image

Leon's Hat & Tights

Release Dates:

Global: June 2020 - August 31st 2020

If you bought the Pokémon Sword & Shield Expansion Pass, you will be able to receive the special outfits of Leon's Hat and tights through the Mystery Gift option.

Leon Outfit Image

Hidden Ability Galarian Meowth

Release Dates:

Global: June 12th 2020 - June 16th 2020

For a short while, a special gift was distributed. This gift provided a Galarian Meowth in a Cherish Ball with its Hidden Ability

Meowth /
Level 15
OT:Yours
ID:Yours
Ability:Unnerve
Hold Item:
No Item
Any Nature.
Date of Receiving
an online present. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 15
Fake Out
Growl
Hone Claws
Pay Day

Galarian Meowth Event Image

Useful Items

Release Dates:

Global: June 12th 2020 - June 16th 2020

For a short while, a special gift was distributed. This gift provided 50 Big Nuggets and 100 EXP Candy L

Item  Event Image

Hidden Ability Corsola

Release Dates:

Global: June 4th 2020 - June 11th 2020

For a short while, a special gift was distributed. This gift provided a Galarian Corsola in a Cherish Ball with its Hidden Ability

Corsola /
Level 15
OT:Yours
ID:Yours
Ability:Cursed Body
Hold Item:
No Item
Any Nature.
Date of Receiving
an online present. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 15
Tackle
Astonish
Disable
Spite

Corsola Event Image

Evolution Items

Release Dates:

Global: June 4th 2020 - June 11th 2020

For a short while, a special gift was distributed. This gift provided a Sweet Apple, Tart Apple, Chipped Pot, Cracked Pot, Whipped Dream and Sachet

Item  Event Image

Hidden Ability Ponyta

Release Dates:

Global: May 29th 2020 - June 4th 2020

For a short while, a special gift was distributed. This gift provided a Galarian Ponyta in a Cherish Ball with its Hidden Ability

Ponyta /
Level 15
OT:Yours
ID:Yours
Ability:Anticipation
Hold Item:
No Item
Any Nature.
Date of Receiving
an online present. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 15
Tackle
Growl
Confusion
Fairy Wind

Ponyta Event Image

Poké Balls

Release Dates:

Global: May 29th 2020 - June 4th 2020

For a short while, a special gift was distributed. This gift provided a Level Ball, Fast Ball, Love Ball, Friend Ball and Beast Ball

Mr. Mime Event Image

Hidden Ability Mr. Mime

Release Dates:

Global: May 22nd 2020 - May 28th 2020

For a short while, a special gift was distributed. This gift provided a Galarian Mr. Mime in a Cherish Ball with its Hidden Ability

Mr. Mime /
Level 15
OT:Yours
ID:Yours
Ability:Ice Body
Hold Item:
No Item
Any Nature.
Date of Receiving
an online present. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 15
Copycat
Encore
Ice Shard
Confusion

Mr. Mime Event Image

Poké Balls

Release Dates:

Global: May 22nd 2020 - May 28th 2020

For a short while, a special gift was distributed. This gift provided a Lure Ball, Moon Ball, Heavy Ball and a Dream Ball

Mr. Mime Event Image

Gigantamax Capable Meowth

Release Dates:

Global: November 15th 2019 - January 15th 2020

If you purchase the Pokémon Sword & Shield games and go to Mystery Gift before January 15th 2020, you'll receive a special Meowth. This Meowth is capable of Gigantamaxing into Gigantamax Meowth

Meowth /
Level 5
OT:Yours
ID:Yours
Ability:Pickup or Technician
Hold Item:
No Item
Any Nature.
Date of Receiving
an online present. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 5
Fake Out
Growl
Slash
Pay Day

Meowth Event Image