How to Get Mystery Gifts and List of Codes | Pokemon Sword and Shield

Learn all about Mystery Gifts and see our list of all Mystery Gift Codes available in Pokemon Sword and Shield. This page will be updated as new information is obtained.

List of Active Mystery Gifts

Get Shiny Zeraora

Event Period (Year 2020)	June 30, 2020 (Tues.) 3:00 PM UTC - July 6, 2020 (Tues) 11:59 PM UTC
Requirements	Move Pokemon between Pokemon HOME and Pokemon Sword or Shield between June 30 and July 6, 2020.
Where to Get	On the mobile version of Pokemon Home.

Available Rewards

Zeraora

Armorite Ore

From June 30, a Shiny Version of Zeraora and eight Armorite Ores will be distributed as a thanks for more than a million players defeating Zeraora in the event Raid.

This is currently the only way to get Zeraora, so make sure you move (deposit or withdraw) Pokemon between your game and Pokemon HOME in the event period!

How to get the Zeraora Mystery Gift

	1. Open the Menu from the bottom of the Your Room screen.
	2. From the Menu, choose Mystery Gifts.
	3.In the Mystery Gifts menu, choose Gift Box at the bottom.
	4.If you've moved Pokemon between Pokemon Sword/Shield and Pokemon HOME between June 30 and July 6, you will have two Zeraora Gifts waiting for you. One is a Shiny Zeraora and the other is 8 Armorite Ores that have to be redeemed by Mystery Gift Code in your main Sword/Shield game.
	Choose a nickname for the Shiny Zeraora. You can only give it a nickname when you first get it in Pokemon HOME, so this is your only chance to do it!

To get Zeraora and the code for Armorite Ores, you need the mobile version of Pokemon HOME, so make sure to install it!

How to Use Pokemon HOME

Pokemon Available from Pokemon HOME

Galar Starters with Hidden Abilities

Pokemon HOME isn't just a storage service, you can also get Pokemon by using it!

Pokemon	Nature	Ability
Scorbunny	Jolly	Libero
Sobble	Modest	Sniper
Grookey	Adamant	Grassy Surge

How to Get & Transfer Hidden Ability Starters from Pokemon HOME

Other Pokemon from Pokemon HOME

You can receive the following Pokemon in the mobile version of Pokemon HOME.

Pokemon	How to Get
Pikachu	Available from the first time you use Pokemon HOME.
Bulbasaur Charmander Squirtle	Select one of them the first time you use the mobile version of Pokemon HOME/
Pichu	Place your first sticker in your profile on the mobile version of Pokemon HOME.*
Rotom	Make your first GTS Trade on the mobile version of Pokemon HOME.
Eevee	Make your first Wonder Box Exchange on the mobile version of Pokemon HOME.

*: You can get stickers by clearing Challenges in Your Room.

How to Use Pokemon HOME

What are Mystery Gifts

Mystery Gifts can be items, Pokemon, or more, that are free to receive and download in a limited period.

These are usually from events, and for the case of Pokemon, are not usually obtainable after the event, unless you get it from a trade.

Keep checking the news in the game, or stay updated on our site for the latest events and Mystery Gift Serial Codes!

Notes on Serial Codes

Mystery Gift Items and BP Only Available in Sword and Shield

Items and BP which can be received through Mystery Gifts can be used only in Pokemon Sword and Shield. You cannot use the serial codes in previous games.

One Mystery Gift Per Save Data

You can use a serial code to receive one Mystery Gift per save data. Once you use it, it cannot be used again. Be careful so that your gift transfer does not fail.

If you have one copy of Sword, and one copy of Shield, then you can receive the same gift twice.

No I or O Input

Be mindful when typing in the serial codes, as the letters I and O are no longer included in the input, and have been replaced with the numbers 1 and 0 respectively.

How to Receive Mystery Gifts

1	Complete the First Event in Slumbering Weald
The Mystery Gift feature will not be available until you complete the first event in the Slumbering Weald, which is the first time you encounter the game's legendary Pokemon.
2	Choose Mystery Gift from the Menu
Open the game menu by pressing X, and select Mystery Gift; it has a pink present icon.
3	Select Get a Mystery Gift
Select the first option, Get a Mystery Gift.
4	Select Receiving Method
Choose between the methods of receiving the gift. If you have a serial code, select Get with Code/Password./td>

List of Past Mystery Gifts

Here is a list of all Mystery Gifts that were available in the past.

See Full List of Past Mystery Gifts

20 BP (Until February 28, 2020)

Code	KAMPFTEAM
Period Available	Until February 28, 2020 (Friday) 8:59

By entering this code, you can receive 20 BP which can be exchanged for TMs, and other items useful for competitive battle.

Premier Ball x 10 (Until February 28, 2020)

Code	AREAS1LVESTRE
Period Available	Until February 28, 2020 (Tuesday) 8:59

Item	Effect
Premier Ball	A somewhat rare Poke Ball that was made as a commemorative item used to celebrate an event of some sort.

You can receive 10 Premier Balls by inputting this serial code in receiving Mystery Gifts.

Bottle Cap (Until February 28, 2020)

Code	GALAR
Period Available	Until February 28, 2020 (Tuesday) 8:59

You can receive a Bottle Cap by inputting this serial code in receiving Mystery Gifts.

Bottle Caps are essential in training your Pokemon to increase their IVs.
How to Increase IVs

Gigantamax Meowth (Until January 5, 2020)

Period Available	Until January 5, 2020 (Sunday) 8:59

A Kantonian Meowth was available for all players to receive and can take on a Gigantamax form.
How to Obtain the Gigantamax Meowth Mystery Gift

Ball Guy Challenge (Until January 15, 2020)

Period Available	Until January 15, 2020 (Wednesday) 8:59

Various Poke Balls were available to get from the Ball Guy last December 19, 2019 to January 15, 2020.

List of Poke Balls

Serial Code: K0UN1NMASC0T
Level Ball	Moon Ball	Quick Ball
Serial Code: 1YAHAYA
Heavy Ball	Lure Ball	Beast Ball
Serial Code: 0KUGAFUKA1B0RU
Friend Ball	Love Ball	Dream Ball

20 BP (Until January 31, 2020)

Code	G1GANTAMAX
Period Available	Until January 31, 2020 (Friday) 8:59

TR94 x3 (Until March 31, 2020)

Code	PUNKR0CK
Period Available	Until March 31, 2020 (Tuesday) 8:59

You can get three (3) copies of TR94 High Horsepower by putting inputting this serial code in receiving Mystery Gifts.
Pokemon Who Can Learn High Horsepower

Bottle Cap (Until March 31, 2020)

Code	C0MPET1T10N
Period Available	Until March 31, 2020 (Tuesday) 8:59

You can receive a Bottle Cap by inputting this serial code in receiving Mystery Gifts.

Bottle Caps are essential in training your Pokemon to increase their IVs.
How to Increase IVs

20 BP (Until March 31, 2020)

Code	SUPEREFF1CACE
Period Available	Until March 31, 2020 (Tuesday) 8:59

By entering this code, you can receive 20 BP which can be exchanged for TMs, and other items useful for competitive battle.

Heal Ball x10 (Until March 31, 2020)

Code	G1GAGRANF1NALE
Period Available	Until March 31, 2020 (Tuesday) 8:59

Item	Effect
Heal Ball	A remedial Poke Ball that restores the HP of Pokemon caught with it and eliminates any status conditions.

You can receive 10 Heal Balls by inputting this serial code in receiving Mystery Gifts.

By entering this code, you can receive 20 BP which can be exchanged for TMs, and other items useful for competitive battle.

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