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

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Single Use Serial Code Events

The following events are available through single use Serial Code. These codes are distributed through various means and can only be used once by one person but many codes are generated for many people.

Shiny Eternatus Distributions

Release Dates:

US/CA: September 18th - October 1st 2022
AU/NZ: September 27th - October 1st 2022
Asia: September 16th - November 17th 2022
Europe: October 1st - November 17th 2022
South Korea: September 30th - November 17th 2022

As part of a celebration promoting the coming release of Pokémon Scarlet & Violet, a Shiny variant of the Legendary Pokémon Eternatus was released in various countries around the world
US / Canada - Gamestop
Australia/New Zealand - EBGames
Philippines - Toys 'R' Us, TOYBOX, Toy Kingdom, ITech, SM Department Store, GameXtreme, Game One, DataBlitz and more
Singpore - Best Dekni, BS Sons, Car Nation, Challenger, Gain City, Game Resort, Game Martz, Gamextreme, generation Games, Harvey Norma, Parisilk, PLAYe, Popular, Pokémon Center Singapore, TOG, Toys Termina, War Games, Zark Games and more
Malaysia - Brother's Game, Game On, Gamer's Hideout, Impulse Gaming, M4G, Mission World, Unite Game and more
Thailand - Game Stores
Belgium/Netherlands - GameMania
Denmark - Nintendo Pusheren, Proshop
Norway - Outland
France - Micromania
Italy - Gamestop
UK - GAME
Spain - GAME, FNAC
Portgual - FNAC
Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Ireland - Gamestop
Israel - Nintendo Israel
Korea - Game Stores
Japan - Game Stores

Eternatus
Level 100
OT:Galar
ガラル
ID:221118
Ability:Pressure
Hold Item:
No Item
Timid Nature.
Date of Receiving
a lovely place. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 100
Dynamax Cannon
Eternabeam
Sludge Bomb
Flamethrower

Shiny Eternatus Event Image

Mythical Distributions

Release Dates:

Europe: September 9th - September 30th 2022
Australia: October 16th - November 18th 2022
US/Canada October 16th - November 12th 2022

As part of a campaign in stores across Europe, various codes were given to get Mythical Pokémon, specifically Genesect, Marshadow and Volcanion. When you go to a participating store, you will get a code card with all three codes on. The locations are as follows.
UK - GAME
Spain - GAME
Italy, Ireland, Germany - Gamestop
France - Micromania
Netherlands/Belgium - GameMania
It was then given in the US and Canada, as well as Australia in the run-up to Pokémon Scarlet & Violet
In the US and Canada, Genesect and Volcanion will be available from October 16th through 29th at Gamestop, while Marshadow will be available from October 30th through November 12th at Target in the US or Gamestop in Canada
In Australia & New Zealand, they will be given at JB Hi-Fi from October 16th through November 18th
In Mexico, it was given at GamePlanet

Marshadow
Level 60
OT:Mythical22
ID:220909
Ability:Technician
Hold Item:
No Item
Any Nature.
Date of Receiving
a lovely place. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 60
Spectral Thief
Drain Punch
Force Palm
Shadow Sneak

Volcanion
Level 60
OT:Mythical22
ID:220909
Ability:Water Absorb
Hold Item:
No Item
Any Nature.
Date of Receiving
a lovely place. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 60
Steam Eruption
Flare Blitz
Incinerate
Haze

Genesect
Level 60
OT:Mythical22
ID:220909
Ability:Download
Hold Item:
No Item
Any Nature.
Date of Receiving
a lovely place. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 60
Techno Blast
X-scissor
Metal Claw
Fell Stinger

Genesect Event ImageVolcanion Event ImageMarshadow Event Image

Pokémon Center - Clefairy Distribution

Release Dates:

Japan: September 3rd - September 11 2022

As part of a large Clefairy focused celebration across Pokémon Centers in Japan, a special Serial Code was given by staff that allowed you to redeem Clefairy in the games.

ピッピ
Level 15
OT:おつきみ22
ID:220910
Ability:Cute Charm
Hold Item:

Moon Stone
Modest Nature.
Date of Receiving
a lovely place. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 15
Metronome
Moonblast
Zen Headbutt
Moonlight

Clefairy Event Image

Pokémon Film Fest - World Cap Pikachu

Release Dates:

Japan: August 11th - September 30th 2022

As part of the special 25th anniversary Pokémon movie celebration, a World Cap Pikachu was distributed through Serial Code to all people who went to see one of the 3 movies while stocks lasted.

ピカチュウ
Level 80
OT:サトシ
ID:970401
Ability:Static
Hold Item:

Light Ball
Hardy Nature.
Date of Receiving
a 2022 Pokémon Movie. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 80
Thunderbolt
Quick Attack
Iron Tail
Electroweb

World Cap Pikachu Image

Pokémon Film Fest - Latias

Release Dates:

Japan: August 11th - September 30th 2022

As part of the special 25th anniversary Pokémon movie celebration, a Latias was distributed through Serial Code to all people who went to see the movie Pokémon Heroes while stocks lasted.

ラティアス
Level 70
OT:アルトマーレ
ID:020713
Ability:Levitate
Hold Item:

Soul Dew
Bashful Nature.
Date of Receiving
a 2022 Pokémon Movie. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 70
Mist Ball
Dragon Pulse
Dive
Sweet Kiss

Latias Event Image

Pokémon Film Fest - Jirachi

Release Dates:

Japan: August 19th - September 30th 2022

As part of the special 25th anniversary Pokémon movie celebration, a Jirachi was distributed through Serial Code to all people who went to see the movie Jirachi Wish Maker while stocks lasted.

ジラーチ
Level 70
OT:ネガイボシ
ID:030719
Ability:Serene Grace
Hold Item:

Comet Shard
Timid Nature.
Date of Receiving
a 2022 Pokémon Movie. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 70
Meteor Mash
Psychic
Rest
Wish

Jirachi Event Image

Pokémon Film Fest - Dialga & Palkia

Release Dates:

Japan: August 25th - September 30th 2022

As part of the special 25th anniversary Pokémon movie celebration, a Dialga to Shield or Palkia to Sword was distributed through Serial Code to all people who went to see the movie Rise of Darkrai while stocks lasted.

ディアルガ
Level 70
OT:アラモス
ID:070714
Ability:Telepathy
Hold Item:

Adamant Orb
Bold Nature.
Date of Receiving
a 2022 Pokémon Movie. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 70
Roar Of Time
Flash Cannon
Metal Burst
Overheat

パルキア
Level 70
OT:アラモス
ID:070714
Ability:Telepathy
Hold Item:

Lustrous Orb
Hasty Nature.
Date of Receiving
a 2022 Pokémon Movie. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 70
Spacial Rend
Hydro Pump
Aura Sphere
Earth Power

Dialga Event ImagePalkia Event Image

Pokémon Center Happiny

Release Dates:

Japan: November 1st 2021 - October 31st 2022

As part of the annual Pokémon Center distribution, you can get a code to get a special Happiny in Pokémon Sword & Shield.

ピンプク
Level 5
OT:Poké Center
ポケセン
ID:211101
Ability:Friend Guard
Hold Item:
No Item
Hardy Nature.
Date of Receiving
Pokémon Center. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 5
Present
Sweet Kiss
Disarming Voice
Charm

Happiny Image

Shiny Zacian & Zamazenta

Release Dates:

Japan: October 22nd - November 17th 2021
US: October 22nd - November 11th (Zacian), November 12th to November 26th (Zamazenta)
Europe: October 22nd - November 18th 2021
South Korea: November 19th - December 31st 2021

A distribution of Shiny Zacian or Shiny Zamazenta will be given to players in Pokémon Sword & Shield In the US, if you go to Gamestop at specific times, you will get a code for the Pokémon.Zacian runs first, then Zamazenta
In Europe,, you will get a code for a specific Pokémon based on the game you have.
UK: GAME (In-Store and online)
Germany, Austria, Switzerland: Gamestop (In-Store only)
Ireland: Gamestop (In-store & Online)
Spain: GAME (In-Store & Online), FNAC (In-Store)
France: Micromania (In-Store & Online)
Italy: Gamestop (Online)
Belgium, Netherlands: GameMania (In-Store & Online)
Denmark: Nintendopusheren (In-Store), NØRDCON (October 23rd/24th), Proshop (In-Store & Online)
Sweden, Norway, Finland: Proshop (Online), Spel & Sĺnt
In Japan, if you show gaming store companies the Home Menu with your Sword or Shield game, you will receive a code for the Zacian or Zamazenta depending on the game
In Korea, if you pre-order Pokémon Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl or the Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Double Pack .

Zamazenta
Level 100
OT:Arthur
ID:211022
Ability:Dauntless Shield
Hold Item:

Rusted Shield
Adamant Nature.
Date of Receiving
a lovely place. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 100
Iron Head
Close Combat
Iron Defense
Wide Guard

Zacian
Level 100
OT:Lancer
ID:211022
Ability:Intrepid Sword
Hold Item:

Rusted Sword
Adamant Nature.
Date of Receiving
a lovely place. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 100
Iron Head
Play Rough
Swords Dance
Sacred Sword

Shiny Zacian  Image
Shiny  Zamazenta Image

Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle - Dada Zarude

Release Dates:

Global (except Japan & Korea): October 7th 2021

If you are signed up for the official Pokémon Trainer Club newsletters by September 25th, on October 7th you'll receive a special Serial Code to receive a Zarude based on the Zarude in the movie that raised Coco and has a scarf with Celebi's National Pokédex number on

Zarude
Level 70
OT:Jungle
ID:211006
Ability:Leaf Guard
Hold Item:

Choice Scarf
?? Nature.
Date of Receiving
2020 Pokémon Movie. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 70
Jungle Healing
Hammer Arm
Power Whip
Energy Ball
Dada Zarude Image

Gigantamax Pikachu

US: October 10th - 24th 2021

If you go to various stores in the time allotted, such as Gamestop in Italy, you'll get the Dynamax Crystal ☆SGR6746 which gains access to a 2 Star Dynamax Battle in the Watchtower Ruins to get a Gigantamax Pikachu, which knows the moves Celebrate and Wish

US - Best Buy

Pikachu
Level
25
Moves
Celebrate
Wish
Double Team
Thunder Bolt
Item Drops:
TR86 100%
Kelpsy Berry 80%
Sitrus Berry 80%
Big Nugget 25%
Nugget 25%
Stardust 25%
Rare Candy 25%
Exp. Candy L 7
Exp. Candy M 2
Dynamax Candy 2
Gigantamax Pikachu Event Image

Gigantamax Eevee

US: October 10th - 24th 2021

If you go to various stores in the time allotted, such as Gamestop in Italy, you'll get the Dynamax Crystal ☆SGR7194 which gains access to a 2 Star Dynamax Battle in the Watchtower Ruins to get a Gigantamax Eevee, which knows the moves Celebrate and Wish

US - Best Buy

Eevee
Level
25
Moves
Celebrate
Wish
Double Edge
Swift
Item Drops:
TR35 100%
TR42 100%
Kelpsy Berry 80%
Grepa Berry 80%
Nugget 25%
Stardust 25%
Rare Candy 25%
Exp. Candy L 7
Exp. Candy M 2
Dynamax Candy 2
Gigantamax Eevee Event Image

Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle - Shiny Celebi

Release Dates:

Global (except Japan & Korea): October 7th 2021

If you are signed up for the official Pokémon Trainer Club newsletters by September 25th, on October 7th you'll receive a special Serial Code to receive a a Shiny Celebi.

Celebi
Level 60
OT:Jungle
ID:211006
Ability:Natural Cure
Hold Item:

Lucky Egg
Quirky Nature.
Date of Receiving
Pokémon Movie 20. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 60
Magical Leaf
Future Sight
Life Dew
Heal Bell
Shiny Celebi Image

Gigantamax Duraludon

Europe: August 27th - September 27th

If you go to various stores in the time allotted, such as Gamestop in Italy, you'll get the Dynamax Crystal ☆SGR7121 which gains access to a 4 Star Dynamax Battle in the Watchtower Ruins to get a Gigantamax Duraludon. It has max IVs in HP and Special Attack

GAME - UK
Gamestop - Germany, Italy, Ireland

Gigantamax Duraludon Event Image

Gigantamax Appletun/Flapple

Europe: March 19th - April 19th

If you go to various stores in the time allotted, such as Game Mania in The Netherlands, you'll get the Dynamax Crystal ☆SGR6913 which gains access to a 4 Star Dynamax Battle in the Watchtower Ruins to get a Gigantamax Appletun in Sword or Flapple in SWSH. Flapple has guaranteed max IVs in HP, Attack & Speed and Appletun in HP, Defense and Special Attack

GameMania (Online Store) - Belgium, Netherlands
Micromania (Online Store) - France
Gamestop (Online) - Italy, Germany

Gigantamax Appletun & Flapple Event Image

Pokémon Shining Fates - Shiny Toxtricity

Release Dates:

US / Europe / Australia: February 19th 2021 - March 19th 2021

To coincide with the release of the TCG set Shining Fates a Shiny Toxtricity was distributed to players. In the US this was done through Pokémon Pass when by a Gamestop.
US - At Gamestop using the Pokémon Pass app
Canada - At EB Games
Germany & Italy - At Gamestop's online website
France - On Micromania's online website
Belgium & Netherlands - On GameMania's online website
Australia - At EB Games

Toxtricity /
Level 50
OT:Rock Star
ID:210219
Ability:Punk Rock
Hold Item:

Throat Spray
Rash Nature.
Date of Receiving
a lovely place. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 50
Overdrive
Sludge Wave
Boomburst
Rising Voltage
Toxtricity Image

Pokémon the Movie: Coco - Dada Zarude

Release Dates:

Japan: December 25th 2020

If you go see the movie, Coco in Japan, you'll receive a special Serial Code to receive a Zarude based on the Zarude in the movie that raised Coco and has a scarf with Celebi's National Pokédex number on

ザルード
Level 70
OT:オコヤのもり
ID:201225
Ability:Leaf Guard
Hold Item:

Choice Scarf
?? Nature.
Date of Receiving
2020 Pokémon Movie. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 70
Jungle Healing
Hammer Arm
Power Whip
Energy Ball
Dada Zarude Image

Mister Donut - Chansey

Release Dates:

Japan: December 4th 2020

Starting December 4th, when you make a 1000¥ purchase at Mister Donut, you'll get a special Scratch Card featuring Chansey to help celebrate Mister Donut's 50th Anniversary. This Scratch Card offers a chance to win a Clear File featuring Pikachu & Chansey as well as all scratch cards containing a Serial Code to get a Chansey in Pokémon Sword & Shield.

ラッキー
Level 7
OT:ミスド
ID:201204
Ability:Natural Cure or Serene Grace
Hold Item:

Lucky Egg
Nature.
Date of Receiving
a lovely place. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 7
Present
Sweet Kiss
Charm
Soft-boiled
Chansey EventImage

Mythical Pokémon Get Challenge

Release Dates:

Japan: November 20th 2020 - March 31st 2021
South Korea: April 26th 2021 - October 31st 2021

In Japan, when you purchase a variety of products including booster packs for Shiny Star V, plush at the Pokémon Center, various confectionery and so forth, you'll get a code to enter into the official site.
This promotion was then duplicated by South Korea in April 2021 through codes obtained in certain places

Each product gives a different amount of points and when you hit certain points, you will get rewards:
1 Point - Genesect
5 Points - 10 Dynite Ore
10 Points - Fast Ball, Level Ball, Love Ball
13 Points - Volcanion
16 Points - 10 Dynite Ore
20 Points - Moon Ball, Heavy Ball, Friend Ball, Lure Ball
23 Points - Marshadow
27 Points - Safari Ball, Sport Ball
30 Points - Master Ball

マーシャドー
Level 60
OT:ゲッチャレ
ID:201120
Ability:Technician
Hold Item:
No Item
Nature.
Date of Receiving
Pokémon Event. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 60
Spectral Thief
Drain Punch
Force Palm
Shadow Sneak

ボルケニオン
Level 60
OT:ゲッチャレ
ID:201120
Ability:Water Absorb
Hold Item:
No Item
Nature.
Date of Receiving
Pokémon Event. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 60
Steam Eruption
Flare Blitz
Incinerate
Haze

ゲノセクト
Level 60
OT:ゲッチャレ
ID:201120
Ability:Download
Hold Item:
No Item
Nature.
Date of Receiving
Pokémon Event. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 60
Techno Blast
X-scissor
Metal Claw
Fell Stinger
Mythical Distributions Image Mythical Distributions Image Mythical Distributions Image

Vivid Voltage - Zarude

Release Dates:

Europe: November 13th - December 13th 2020

To celebrate the release of the new Trading Card Game Set, Vivid Voltage, which features the new Mythical Pokémon Zarude, some stores are giving out codes to get Zarude

US, Canada, Australia, & Latin America - Through the Pokémon Trainers Club Newsletter. Sign up by November 20th to receive it in December
UK - GAME Stores (where open), GAME Online store soon
Germany - Gamestop - In-Store now, Online from December 1st
Austria, Switzerland - Gamestop - In-Store now
Italy - Gamestop Online Store
Spain - GAME retail, Online Store will add it soon
Belgium, Netherlands - GameMania - Sign up on their website, codes sent out every Friday
France - Micromania - Sign up on their website to get a code
Portugal - FNAC Stores
Sweden - Through Spelochsant or Webhallen's online portal
Ireland - Gamestop Website

Zarude
Level 60
OT:Jungle
Gingla
Dschungel
Selva
オコヤのもり
ID:201113
Ability:Leaf Guard
Hold Item:

Leftovers
Sassy Nature.
Date of Receiving
a lovely place. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 60
Close Combat
Power Whip
Swagger
Snarl
Zarude Image

Pokémon the Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back EVOLUTION - Ash's Charizard

Release Dates:

South Korea: September 30th 2020

If you go see the movie, Mewtwo Strikes Back EVOLUTION in South Korea, you'll receive a special Serial Code to receive a Charizard based on Ash's Charizard. This Charizard is unique in that it comes with the move Seismic Toss, a move that Charizard can't normally learn within Sword & Shield

리자몽 /
Level 50
OT:지우
ID:??
Ability:Blaze
Hold Item:
No Item
Adamant Nature.
Date of Receiving
Pokémon Movie. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 50
Flamethrower
Dragon Tail
Slash
Seismic Toss
Ash's Charizard Image

Gigantamax Centiskorch

Europe: September 25th 2020 to October 25th 2020

If you go to various stores in the time allotted, such as Intertoys in The Netherlands, you'll get the Dynamax Crystal ☆Sgr6859 which gains access to a 3 Star Dynamax Battle in the Watchtower Ruins to get a Gigantamax Centiskorch. It has guaranteed max IVs in HP, Attack & Defense

Gigantamax Centiskorch Event Image

Pokémon the Movie: Coco - Zarude

Release Dates:

Japan: August 7th 2020 - December 24th 2020

If you prebook a ticket for the movie, Pokémon the Movie Coco in Japan, you'll received two serial codes. One can be redeemed from June 15th into the Mythical Pokémon, Zarude

ザルード
Level 60
OT:オコヤのもり
Jungle
Gingla
Dschungel
Selva
ID:200807
Ability:Leaf Guard
Hold Item:

Leftovers
Sassy Nature.
Date of Receiving
Pokémon Movie 20. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 60
Close Combat
Power Whip
Swagger
Snarl
Zarude Image

Pokémon the Movie: Coco - Shiny Celebi

Release Dates:

Japan: August 7th 2020 - December 24th 2020

If you prebook a ticket for the movie, Pokémon the Movie Coco in Japan, you'll received two serial codes. One of them can be redeemed right away as a Shiny Celebi.

セレビィ
Level 60
OT:オコヤのもり
Jungle
Gingla
Dschungel
Selva
ID:200807
Ability:Natural Cure
Hold Item:

Lucky Egg
Quirky Nature.
Date of Receiving
Pokémon Movie 20. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 60
Magical Leaf
Future Sight
Life Dew
Heal Bell
Shiny Celebi Image

Dynamax Crystal - Gigantamax Copperajah

Europe: June 5th to July 5th

If you go to various stores in the time allotted, such as Belgium & The Netherlands and Gamestop in Germany, Cultura in France , you'll get the Dynamax Crystal ☆SGR 6879 which will activate a raid in the Watchtower Ruins for a 3 Star Gigantamax Copperajah. Its Dynamax Level is 4 and has max IVs in HP, Attack and Special Attack with a 0 IV in Speed.

Gigantamax Copperajah Event Image

Dynamax Crystal - Stonjourner & Eiscue

Release Dates:

Japan: March 27th 2020 - April 30th 2020

If you get the Pokémon Collection Guide in various stores such as Tsutaya, Geo and more in Japan, you will get serial codes to unlock Dynamax Crystals to obtain a Max Raid Battle for Stonjourner and Eiscue. .

Dynamax Crystal - Stonjourner & Eiscue

World Hobby Fair - Gigantamax Coaloassal/Lapras

Release Dates:

Japan: December 21st 2019 - December 23rd 2019

At World Hobby Fair in Japan, there was a Max Raid Battle experience event. If you participated in the event, you would get given a serial code to give you a Gigantamax capable Coalossal or Lapras.

ラプラス /
Level 50
OT:Yours
ID:Yours
Ability:2
Hold Item:
No Item
Any Nature.
Date of Receiving
a Pokémon Event. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 50
Surf
Ice Beam
Ancient Power
Bulldoze

セキタンザン /
Level 50
OT:Yours
ID:Yours
Ability:2
Hold Item:
No Item
Any Nature.
Date of Receiving
a Pokémon Event. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 50
Ancient Power
Flamethrower
Rock Slide
Will-o-wisp
Gigantamax Lapras Image

Pikachu & Eevee Kit

Release Dates:

Global: January 9th 2020 - ???

If you pre-ordered Pokémon Sword & Shield Expansion Pass, you get two serial codes to obtain the Pikachu Kit and the Eevee Kit.

Pikachu & Eevee Kit Image

Jump Festa - Gigantamax Snorlax

Release Dates:

Japan: December 21st 2019 - December 23rd 2019

At Jump Festa in Japan, there was a Max Raid Battle experience event. If you participated in the event, you would get given a serial code to give you a Gigantamax capable Snorlax.

カビゴン /
Level 50
OT:Yours
ID:Yours
Ability:2
Hold Item:
No Item
Any Nature.
Date of Receiving
a Pokémon Event. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 50
Body Slam
High Horsepower
Brick Break
Bulldoze
Gigantamax Snorlax Image

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

Larvitar Max Raid Battle Event Image
Jangmo-o Max Raid Battle Event Image

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

Quick Ball Image

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:

  • Track Jacket
  • Track Pants
  • Sports Leggings
  • Sports Boston
  • Sports Cap
  • Sports Gloves

Tracksuit Pre-order Bonus Image

Amazon - Gold Stud Backpacks

Release Dates:

Japan: November 15th 2019
US: November 15th 2019

If you purchase Pokémon Sword or Pokémon Shield from Amazon Japan and the Dual Pack in US, you'll receive a code to obtain a special Backpack which has gold studwork on it.

Amazon Pre-Order Bonus Image

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.

Secret Club Pokémon Quest T-Shirt Image

100 Poké Balls

Release Dates:

Japan: December 8th 2019 - January 2020

When you make a purchase at Pokémon Centers and Pokémon Stores across Japan, you'll receive a special book about the new anime series. In this book there is a serial code to obtain 100 Poké Balls. This code can be redeemed until March 30th 2020

Mystery Gift Image

Shared Serial Code Events

The following events are available through codes shared by The Pokémon Company. These codes can be redeemed once by each player.

Pokémon Masters Tournament - Ash's Lucario

Release Dates:

Japan September 16th - September 29th

To celebrate the Pokémon Masters Tournament in the anime, a Lucario based on Ash's Lucario was distributed to players on stream using a special code HAD0UW0CATCH.

ルカリオ
Level 80
OT:サトシ
ID:200412
Ability:Inner Focus
Hold Item:
No Item
Serious Nature.
Date of Receiving
the Pokémon animated show. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 80
Aura Sphere
Bullet Punch
Reversal
Steel Beam
Lucario Event Image

Pokémon Masters Tournament - Ash's Sirfetch'd

Release Dates:

Japan September 9th - September 22nd

To celebrate the Pokémon Masters Tournament in the anime, a Sirfetch'd based on Ash's Sirfetch'd was distributed to players on stream using a special code H1SSATSUNEG1.

ネギガナイト
Level 80
OT:サトシ
ID:200705
Ability:Steadfast
Hold Item:

Leek
Brave Nature.
Date of Receiving
the Pokémon animated show. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 80
Meteor Assault
Brutal Swing
Fury Cutter
Detect
Sirfetch'd Event Image

Pokémon Masters Tournament - Ash's Gengar

Release Dates:

Japan September 2nd - September 15th

To celebrate the Pokémon Masters Tournament in the anime, a Gengar based on Ash's Gengar was distributed to players on stream using a special code GENNGER0GE94.

ゲンガー
Level 80
Gigantamax Factor
OT:サトシ
ID:200308
Ability:Cursed Body
Hold Item:
No Item
Naughty Nature.
Date of Receiving
the Pokémon animated show. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 80
Shadow Ball
Sludge Bomb
Dazzling Gleam
Will-o-wisp
Gengar Event Image

Pokémon Masters Tournament - Ash's Dragonite

Release Dates:

Japan August 26th - September 8th

To celebrate the Pokémon Masters Tournament in the anime, a Dragonite based on Ash's Dragonite was distributed to players on stream using a special code UM1N0KESH1N.

カイリュー
Level 80
OT:サトシ
ID:200126
Ability:Inner Focus
Hold Item:
No Item
Jolly Nature.
Date of Receiving
the Pokémon animated show. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 80
Dragon Claw
Draco Meteor
Hurricane
Dragon Dance
Dragonite Event Image

Pokémon World Championships - Victini

Release Dates:

Global August 18th - 21st 2022

To celebrate the Pokémon World Championships , a special Victini was distributed to players on stream using a special code W0RLD22V1CT0RY.

Victini
Level 50
OT:Victory
ID:220818
Ability:Victory Star
Hold Item:

Starf Berry
Brave Nature.
Date of Receiving
WCS 2022. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 50
V-create
Zen Headbutt
Work Up
Flame Charge
Victini Event Image

Pokémon Masters Tournament - Ash's Dracovish

Release Dates:

Japan August 12th - August 25th

To celebrate the Pokémon Masters Tournament in the anime, a Dravosish based on Ash's Dracovish was distributed to players on stream using a special code GANJ0UAG0882.

ウオノラゴン
Level 80
OT:サトシ
ID:210108
Ability:Strong Jaw
Hold Item:
No Item
Naive Nature.
Date of Receiving
the Pokémon animated show. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 80
Fishious Rend
Dragon Rush
Ice Fang
Water Gun
Dracovish Event Image

Pokémon North America International Championships

Release Dates:

Global June 24th - 27th

To celebrate the Pokémon North America International Championships , a special Gastrodon based on the Gastrodon used by Eric Rios, the winner of the Europe International Championships, was distributed to players on stream using a special code ER1CSGASTR0D0N.

Gastrodon
Level 50
OT:Eric
ID:220624
Ability:Storm Drain
Hold Item:

Leftovers
Sassy Nature.
Date of Receiving
a Battle Competition. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 50
Earth Power
Ice Beam
Yawn
Protect
Gastrodon Event Image

Pokémon Asia Championships 2022

Release Dates:

APAC: June 18th - 19th

To celebrate the Pokémon Championshins in Hong Kong, Malaysia, Phillipines and Singapore , a special Clefairy based on the Clefairy used by last year's Asia Players Cup winner was distributed to players on stream using a special code APC2021CHAMP.

Clefairy
Level 50
OT:Jirawiwat
ID:220618
Ability:Friend Guard
Hold Item:

Eviolite
Bold Nature.
Date of Receiving
a Battle Competition. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 50
Follow Me
Icy Wind
Helping Hand
Protect
Clefairy Event Image

Pokémon Japan Championships 2022

Release Dates:

Japan: June 11th - 12th

To celebrate the stream of the Pokémon Japan Championships , a special Sableye was distributed to players on stream using a special code 21JAPANCHAMP10N.

ヤミラミ
Level 50
OT:コウ
ID:220611
Ability:Prankster
Hold Item:

Eject Button
Nature.
Date of Receiving
a lovely place. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 50
Fake Out
Quash
Foul Play
Trick
Sableye Event Image

Pokémon Trainers Cup 2022

Release Dates:

Korea: June 11th - 12th

To celebrate the stream of the Pokémon Trainers Cup 2022 , a special Grimmsnarl was distributed to players on stream using a special code. This Grimmsnarl was based on the 2021 winner's Grimmsnarl. The code is K0REACHAMP10N21

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오롱털
Level 50
OT:오롱털
ID:220611
Ability:Prankster
Hold Item:

Eject Button
Careful Nature.
Date of Receiving
a lovely place. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 50
Spirit Break
Scary Face
Trick
Taunt
Sableye Event Image

Pokémon European International Championships 2022

Release Dates:

Global: April 22nd - April 25th

To celebrate the stream of the Pokémon European International Championships, a special Dracovish was distributed to players on stream using a special code. This Dracovish is based on the Dracovish that was used by 2020 Oceania International Champion Marco Silva, and was given with the shared code of EU1C2022G1FT.

Dracovish
Level 50
OT:Marco
ID:220422
Ability:Strong Jaw
Hold Item:

Choice Scarf
Adamant Nature.
Date of Receiving
a Battle Competion. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 50
Fishious Rend
Rock Slide
Crunch
Dragon Rush
Dracovish Event Image

Pokémon Trainers Cup 2021 - Porygon-Z

Release Dates:

Global: August 21st - August 22nd 2021

To celebrate the Pokémon Trainers Cup 2021 in South Korea, a Porygon-Z based on the one used by Jeong Sang-yoon, the winner of last year's tournament was given with the shared code of 1STPTCCHAMP.

폴리곤Z
Level 50
OT:정상윤
ID:210807
Ability:Adaptability
Hold Item:

Silk Scarf
Timid Nature.
Date of Receiving
a lovely place. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 50
Hyper Beam
Thunderbolt
Dark Pulse
Nasty Plot
Porygon-Z Image

Pokémon Global Exhibition - Charizard

Release Dates:

Global: October 31st - November 3rd 2021

To celebrate the winner of the Pokémon Global Exhibition, Leonardo Bonanomi, a Charizard based on the Charizard he used was given with the shared code of GL0BALCHAMP2021.

Charizard
Level 100
Gigantamax Factor
OT:Leonardo
ID:211031
Ability:Solar Power
Hold Item:

Life Orb
Timid Nature.
Date of Receiving
a Battle Competition. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 100
Heat Wave
Blast Burn
Hurricane
Protect
Charizard Image

Players Cup Invitational - Coalossal

Release Dates:

Global: August 13th - August 15th 2021

To celebrate the Players Cup Invitational, a special Coalossal based on the Coalossal used by Wolfe Glicke was distributed via the code V1CT0RYENG1NE25

Coalossal
Level 50
Gigantamax Factor
OT:Wolfe
ID:210813
Ability:Steam Engine
Hold Item:

Weakness Policy
Modest Nature.
Date of Receiving
a lovely place. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 50
Heat Wave
Meteor Beam
Protect
Solar Beam
Coalossal Image

Pokémon National Championships - Torkoal

Release Dates:

Global: July 18th 2021 - July 19th 2021

To celebrate the Japan National Championships, a special Torkoal, based on the Torkoal used by last year's champion, was given to all players. The code is PJCS2020CHAMP

コータス
Level 50
OT:210718
ID:クララ
Ability:Drought
Hold Item:

Sitrus Berry
Nature.
Date of Receiving
a Battle Competition. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 50
Burning Jealousy
Body Press
Yawn
Protect
Torkoal Image

Pokémon Players Cup IV - Beast Ball

Release Dates:

Global: July 30th - August 2nd2021

During the Players Cup IV Global Finals Live Stream, a special code was given to receive a Beast Ball. The code is PC4F1NALSBEAST

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Pokémon Players Cup IV - Gold Bottle Cap

Release Dates:

Global: July 17th - July 19th 2021

During the Players Cup IV Regional Finals Live Stream, a special code was given to receive a Gold Bottle Cap. The code is PLAYERSCH01CEPC

Gift Image

Pokémon Korea - Life Orb

Release Dates:

Korea: May 15th - May 16th 2021

On May 15th was the competition, the Spring Single Tournament in Korea and to celebrate,a code was given to all players to receive a Life Orb. The code is SPR1NGPA0R1.

Gastrodon Image

Pokémon Players Cup III - Weakness Policy

Release Dates:

Global: April 23rd 2021 - April 26th 2021

During the Players Cup III Regional Finals Live Stream, a special code was given to receive a Weakness Policy. The code is WPF1NALSPC3

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Pokémon Players Cup III - Dream Ball

Release Dates:

Global: April 10th 2021 - April 12th 2021

During the Players Cup III Regional Finals Live Stream, a special code was given to receive a Dream Ball. The code is DREAMB1GPC3

Gastrodon Image

Pokémon Korea - Exp. Candy & Big Nuggets

Release Dates:

Korea: March 27th 2021 - April 3rd2021

On March 27th was the Pokémon Dynamax Adventure video in Korea. During the stream they release a code for 12 Big Nuggets & 12 Exp. Candy XL - ADVENTUREB9F.

Gastrodon Image

Pokémon - Sing Pikachu

Release Dates:

Global: February 25th 2021 - March 25th 2021

As part of the celebration of Pokémon's 25th anniversary and the P25 Music campaign, a special code was released to give a Pikachu with the move Sing. The code is P25MUS1C

Pikachu /
Level 25
OT:210227
ID:GF
Ability:Lightning Rod
Hold Item:

Light Ball
Nature.
Date of Receiving
a lovely place. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 25
Sing
Encore
Celebrate
Electro Ball
Sing Pikachu Image

Pokémon Korea - Crown Tournament - Galarica Wreath

Release Dates:

Korea: February 6th 2021 - February 7th 2021

On February 6th was the Pokémon Crown Tournament in Korea. During the stream they release a code for a Galarica Wreath - CR0WNF1NALS.

Gastrodon Image

Pokémon - World Cap Pikachu

Release Dates:

Global: October 30th - November 30th 2020

As part of a celebration of the anime as well as the launch of The Crown Tundra, a special Pikachu was distributed through a Shared Code: K1NP1KA1855. This Pikachu can also learn Volt Tackle through the Move Relearner

Pikachu
Level 25
OT:Ash
ID:
Ability:Static
Hold Item:

Light Ball
Hardy Nature.
Date of Receiving
a Pokémon TV Program. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 25
Thunderbolt
Quick Attack
Iron Tail
Electroweb
World Cap Pikachu Image

Pokémon - Alola Cap Pikachu

Release Dates:

Global: October 23rd - November 30th 2020

As part of a celebration of the anime as well as the launch of The Crown Tundra, a special Pikachu was distributed through a Shared Code: ULTRAP1KA. This Pikachu can also learn Volt Tackle through the Move Relearner

Pikachu
Level 25
OT:Ash
ID:
Ability:Static
Hold Item:
No Item
Hardy Nature.
Date of Receiving
a Pokémon TV Program. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 25
Thunderbolt
Quick Attack
Iron Tail
Electroweb
Alola Cap Pikachu Image

Pokémon - Kalos Cap Pikachu

Release Dates:

Global: October 18th - November 30th 2020

As part of a celebration of the anime as well as the launch of The Crown Tundra, a special Pikachu was distributed through a Shared Code: KAL0SP1KA. This Pikachu can also learn Volt Tackle through the Move Relearner

Pikachu
Level 25
OT:Ash
ID:
Ability:Static
Hold Item:
No Item
Hardy Nature.
Date of Receiving
a Pokémon TV Program. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 25
Thunderbolt
Quick Attack
Iron Tail
Electroweb
Kalos Cap Pikachu Image

Pokémon - Unova Cap Pikachu

Release Dates:

Global: October 16th - November 30th 2020

As part of a celebration of the anime as well as the launch of The Crown Tundra, a special Pikachu was distributed through a Shared Code: P1KABESTW1SH. This Pikachu can also learn Volt Tackle through the Move Relearner

Pikachu
Level 25
OT:Ash
ID:201023
Ability:Static
Hold Item:
No Item
Hardy Nature.
Date of Receiving
a Pokémon TV Program. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 25
Thunderbolt
Quick Attack
Iron Tail
Electroweb
Unova Cap Pikachu Image

Pokémon - Sinnoh Cap Pikachu

Release Dates:

Global: October 9th - November 30th 2020

As part of a celebration of the anime as well as the launch of The Crown Tundra, a special Pikachu was distributed through a Shared Code: V0LTTACKLEP1KA. This Pikachu can also learn Volt Tackle through the Move Relearner

Pikachu
Level 25
OT:Ash
ID:201023
Ability:Static
Hold Item:
No Item
Hardy Nature.
Date of Receiving
a Pokémon TV Program. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 25
Thunderbolt
Quick Attack
Iron Tail
Electroweb
Sinnoh Cap Pikachu Image

Pokémon - Hoenn Cap Pikachu

Release Dates:

Global: October 2nd - November 30th 2020

As part of a celebration of the anime as well as the launch of The Crown Tundra, a special Pikachu was distributed through a Shared Code: P1KAADVANCE. This Pikachu can also learn Volt Tackle through the Move Relearner

Pikachu
Level 25
OT:Ash
ID:201023
Ability:Static
Hold Item:
No Item
Hardy Nature.
Date of Receiving
a Pokémon TV Program. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 25
Thunderbolt
Quick Attack
Iron Tail
Electroweb
Hoenn Cap Pikachu Image

Pokémon - Partner Cap Pikachu

Release Dates:

Global: September 29th - November 30th 2020

As part of a celebration of the anime as well as the launch of The Crown Tundra, a special Pikachu was distributed through the Shared Code: 1CH00SEY0U. This Pikachu can also learn Volt Tackle through the Move Relearner

Pikachu
Level 25
OT:Ash
ID:201023
Ability:Static
Hold Item:
No Item
Hardy Nature.
Date of Receiving
a Pokémon TV Program. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 25
Thunderbolt
Quick Attack
Iron Tail
Electroweb
Original Cap Pikachu Image

Pokémon - Original Cap Pikachu

Release Dates:

Global: September 29th - November 30th 2020

As part of a celebration of the anime as well as the launch of The Crown Tundra, a special Pikachu was distributed through the Shared Code: P1KACHUGET. This Pikachu can also learn Volt Tackle through the Move Relearner

Pikachu
Level 25
OT:Ash
ID:201023
Ability:Static
Hold Item:
No Item
Hardy Nature.
Date of Receiving
a Pokémon TV Program. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 25
Thunderbolt
Quick Attack
Iron Tail
Electroweb
Original Cap Pikachu Image

Pokémon Korea - Champion Invitational - King's Rock

Release Dates:

Japan: September 5th 2020 - September 6th 2020

On August 9th was the Pokémon 2020 Champion Invitational in Korea. During the stream they release a code for a King's Rock - K2020CHAMP10NS.

Gastrodon Image

Players Cup - Porygon2

Release Dates:

Global: August 22nd 2020

During the livestream of the Pokémon Players Cup, a code is to be given to get the Pokémon Porygon2. This Porygon2 is trained to be a competitively focused Porygon2 for Trick Room usage. It has max EVs in HP and Defense. The code is PKMNPLAYERSCUP

Porygon2
Level 50
OT:VGC20
ID:200822
Ability:Download
Hold Item:

Eviolite
Sassy Nature.
Date of Receiving
a Pokémon Event. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 50
Recover
Trick Room
Ice Beam
Thunderbolt
Gastrodon Image

Japan Championships Gastrodon

Release Dates:

Japan: August 22nd 2020 - August 23rd

During the livestream of the Pokémon 2020 Japan Champions, a code is to be given to get the Pokémon Gastrodon in its East Sea Form. This Gastrodon is based on the Gastrodon used by the 2019 Japan Championships winner. It has competitively focused IVs with max in HP, Defense, Special Attack, Special Defense with a 0 IV in Speed. and comes fully EV Trained. The code is PJCS2019CHAMP

トリトドン
Level 50
OT:カ・エール
ID:200822
Ability:Storm Drain
Hold Item:

Expert Belt
Quiet Nature.
Date of Receiving
a Battle Competition. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 50
Protect
Surf
Ice Beam
Earth Power
Gastrodon Image

Pokémon Korea - Trainer's Cup - Shiny Amoonguss

Release Dates:

Japan: August 9th 2020 - August 10th 2020

On August 9th was the Pokémon Trainer's Cup in Korea. During the stream they release a code for a Shiny Amoonguss - TRA1NERSCUP. . This Amoonguss matches the Amoonguss used by World Champion Senior Top 4 player Baik Jongyoon in the 2019 World Championships. It has the moves Clear Smog, Spore, Protect and Rage Powder and comes at Level 50. It has max IVs in every stat except Attack & Speed where it is 0. It also has Effort Values of 236 in HP and 116 in Defense and Special Defense

뽀록나
Level 50
OT:백종윤
ID:200809
Ability:Regenerator
Hold Item:

Focus Sash
Sassy Nature.
Date of Receiving
a Battle Competition. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 50
Clear Smog
Spore
Protect
Rage Powder
Shiny Amoonguss Image

February 2020 Wild Area Event - TR94

Release Dates:

International: February 7th 2020 - March 30th 2020

As part of a special promotion in the Wild Area that increases Gigantamax Toxtricity raid spawns, a special promotion to give TR94 (High Horsepower) to all players ran. This cost can be redeemed internationally

PUNKR0CK - 10 TR94 (High Horsepower)
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2020 International Challenge February Promotion - Bottle Cap

Release Dates:

International: February 6th 2020 - March 30th 2020

As part of a special promotion of the 2020 International Challenge February online competition, a special distribution was held for all players.

C0MPET1T1ON - 1 Bottle Cap
Mystery Gift Image

Ranked Battle Season 3

Release Dates:

International: February 1st - March 30th 2020

As part of a special promotion of the Ranked Battle Season 3, a special distribution was held for all players.

SUPEREFF1CACE - 20 BP
Mystery Gift Image

January 2020 Wild Area Event - Heal Balls

Release Dates:

International: January 31st 2020 - March 30th 2020

As part of a special promotion in the Wild Area that increases Gigantamax Milcery raid spawns, a special promotion to give Heal Balls to all players ran. This cost can be redeemed internationally

G1GAGRANF1NALE - 10 Heal Balls
Mystery Gift Image

January 2020 Wild Area Event - Premier Balls

Release Dates:

International: January 9th 2020 - February 27th 2020

As part of a special promotion in the Wild Area that increases Gigantamax raid spawns, a special promotion to give Premier Balls to all players ran. This cost can be redeemed internationally

AREAS1LVESTRE - 10 Premier Balls
Mystery Gift Image

Galar Newcomers Promotion - Bottle Cap

Release Dates:

International: January 9th 2020 - February 27th 2020

As part of a special promotion of the Galar Newcomers online competition, a special distribution was held for all players.

GALAR - 1 Bottle Cap
Mystery Gift Image

New Years Event - Dive Balls

Release Dates:

International: December 31st 2019 - January 30th 2020

As part of a special promotion in the Wild Area that increases Magikarp raid spawns, a special promotion to give Dive Balls to all players ran. This cost can be redeemed internationally

0T0SH1DAMA - 10 Dive Balls
Mystery Gift Image

Ranked Battle Series 2

Release Dates:

International: December 24th 2019 - January 30th 2020

As part of a special promotion of the Ranked Battle Series 2, a special distribution was held for all players. It was then repeated with a different code when Season 2 began

G1GANTAMAX - 20 BP (Until January 30th)
KAMPFTEAM - 20 BP (Until February 28th)
Mystery Gift Image

Ball Guy Event

Release Dates:

International: December 19th 2019 - January 15th 2020

As part of a Ball Guy takeover of the Japanese Twitter, Poke_Times, several codes were given in order to give players various different Poké Balls. These codes are 1 time use.

K0UN1NMASC0T: Fast Ball, Moon Ball, Level Ball
1YAHAYA: Heavy Ball, Lure Ball, Beast Ball
0KUGAFUKA1B0RU: Love Ball, Friend Ball, Dream Ball
Ball Guy Event Image

Christmas Event - Luxury Balls

Release Dates:

International: December 20th 2019 - January 30th 2020

As part of a special promotion in the Wild Area that increases Delibird raid spawns, a special promotion to give Luxury Balls to all players ran. This cost can be redeemed internationally

PRESENT - 10 Luxury Balls
Mystery Gift Image