Serial Code 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
Dynamax Crystals - Larvitar & Jangmo-o |
Release Dates: Global: November 15th 2019 - ?? If you purchase the Pokémon Sword & Shield Double Pack, you'll receive a serial code to obtain special Dynamax Crystals. These crystals will bring you access to a Max Raid Battle featuring Larvitar in Pokémon Sword and Jangmo-o in Pokémon Shield. These Pokémon are not available in the games they're in and can't typically be found until later in the game |
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Download Version Quick Balls |
Release Dates: Global: November 15th 2019 - January 15th 2020 If you download Pokémon Sword & Shield digitally on the Nintendo Switch eShop, you will receive a Serial Code to obtain 12 Quick Balls in the game |
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Pre-Order Bonus: Tracksuit Outfits |
Release Dates: Japan: November 15th 2019 - ?? UK: November 15th 2019 - ?? If you purchase Pokémon Sword or Pokémon Shield from 7 Net Shopping in Japan or ShopTo & GAME in the UK, GAME in Spain and Gamestop in Italy, you'll receive a code that gives you six different pieces of clothing to wear:
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Amazon - Gold Stud Backpacks |
Release Dates: Japan: November 15th 2019 - ?? If you purchase Pokémon Sword or Pokémon Shield from Japan, you'll receive a code to obtain a special Backpack which has gold studwork on it. |
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Pokémon Quest T-Shirt |
Release Dates: Japan: November 15th 2019 - February 2020 If you pre-ordered Pokémon Sword & Shield and are part of the Secret Member Club, then to celebrate 150,000 people in the club, a special serial code was given within the club that gives you a T-Shirt based on the spin-off title, Pokémon Quest. |
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