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

Dynamax Crystal Distribution Event!

Start	March 19th, 2021
End	April 19th, 2021 (Mon.)

Good news for Players in certain European countries! To tie in with the release of Battle Styles TCG set, they have distributed Dynamax Crystal (☆Sgr6913) that you can use in Max Raid Battle to encounter Gigantamax Appletun in Sword and Gigantamax Flapple in Shield. You can get the serial code from the list of stores below.

Store	Location
GameMania (Online Store)	Netherlands
GameMania (Online Store)	Belgium
Micromania (Online Store)	France
Gamestop (Online)	Italy

This is for a limited time only, don't miss this chance!

Pokemon Players Cup III Celebration!

Start	April 10th, 2021 (Sat.)
End	April 12th, 2021 (Sat.) 11:59 PM GMT

As a celebration of the Pokemon Players Cup III, players will have the chance to get Dream Ball by using the code: DREAMB1GPC3.

This event is for a limited time only, and will only be available until April 12, 2021. Don't miss this chance!

Korean Video Celebration!

Start	March 27th, 2021 (Sat.)
End	April 3rd, 2021 (Sat.) 11:59 PM GMT

As a celebration of a Korean video on Dynamax Adventure, they will be giving away items for you to enjoy! Receive Exp. Candy XL (x12) and Big Nuggets (x12) by using the code: ADVENTUREB9F.

This event is for a limited time only, and will only be available until April 3, 2021. Don't miss this chance!

Shiny Toxtricity Event!

Start	February 19th, 2021 (Fri.)
End	March 18th, 2021 (Thur.) 11:59 PM GMT

GameStops have confirmed the distribution of Shiny Toxtricity. This event is in ties with the new TCG set release, Shining Fates, and will run starting from February 19, 2021.

You can get Shiny Toxtricity at participating game stores with no purcahse necessary! To receive your Shiny Toxtricity, drop by to the nearest participating GamesStop and scan the QR code using a Pokemon Pass app. Don't miss this chance!

Country	Store
US	GameStop using Pokemon Pass. Curbside pickup is also available.
Canada, Australia, and New Zealand	EB Games Call the store or knock on the front door and request for a code.
Germany and Italy	GameStop's website
France	Micromania's website
Belgium and Netherlands	GameMania's website

Shiny Toxtricity Moveset

Level	50
Ability	Punk Rock
Held Item	Throat Spray
Moves	Overdrive Sludge Wave Boomburst Rising Voltage

Toxtricity - Evolution and Learnset

Pikachu with Sing Move!

Start	February 25th, 2021 (Fri.)
End	March 25th, 2021 (Thur.) 11:59 PM GMT

Pokemon will celebrate their 25th year with a music motif! There will be a virtual concert featuring global superstar Post Malone who is also an avid fan of Pokemon. Together with this, players can also get Pikachu with Sing move starting February 25th! The move Sing is an attack that Pikcahu can't normally learn. Don't forget to claim it!

Mystery Gift Code	P25MUS1C

Pikachu Moveset

Level	25
Ability	Lightning Rod
Held Item	Light Ball
Moves	Sing Encore Celebrate Electro Ball

Pikachu - Evolution and Learnset

Virtual Concert on Pokemon Day

You can watch the virtual concert on February 27th for free! Just tune in to Pokemon's 25th Anniversary website, the official Pokémon YouTube channel, or the official Pokémon Twitch channel starting at 12:00 a.m. GMT.

Cramorant Special Max Raid Event Reward

Distribution Start Date	February 10, 2021 (Wed.) 12:00 AM GMT
Distribution End Date	February 28, 2021 (Sun.) 11:59 PM GMT

Players can now receive their reward from defeating Cramorant on Max Raid Event for 1 million times! Since the players reached 1M, they will receive both sets of rewards. Don't forget to claim yours!

Item Set Gift
500,000 Players	Flame Orb, Toxic Orb and Light Ball.
1,000,000 Players	Gold Bottle Cap, 3 Bottle Caps and 3 Pearl Strings

Korea Crown Tournament Gift

During the Crown Tournament in Korea, February 6, 2021, a Mystery Gift code has been released to receive a Galarica Wreath. This code is available up until February 7, 2021.

Mystery Gift Code	CR0WNF1NALS

Pikachu KIBO

Pikachu KIBO Availability Period	Starting December 31, 2020 Ending January 15, 2021

As a Year-End treat from Pokemon, players of Pokemon Sword and Shield will get a Galactic KIBO Pikachu! This special Pikachu from outer space includes Wish and Celebrate moves.

To claim KIBO's Pikachu, follow the steps below:

1	Press the Y Button and select Mystery Gift from the menu.
2	Select Get a Mystery Gift and choose Get via Internet. Make sure you are connected to the internet.
3	Select KIBO's Pikachu Gift from the list.

Pikachu KIBO Moveset

Level	21
Ability	Static
Moveset	Thunderbolt
	Swift
	Wish
	Celebrate
Item Held	Comet Shard

Ash Hat Pikachu

Ash Hat Pikachu makes a return! Special Pikachu wearing variants of Ash's cap are being distributed to celebrate the upcoming release of Pokemon Sword and Shield's DLC, The Crown Tundra. All versions of Ash's Pikachu are listed below.

List of Ash Pikachu Mystery Gift Codes
Original Cap	P1KACHUGET
Partner Cap	1CH00SEY0U
Hoenn Cap	P1KAADVANCE
Sinnoh Cap	V0LTTACKLEP1KA
Unova Cap	P1KABESTW1SH
Kalos Cap	KAL0SP1KA
Alola Cap	ULTRAP1KA
World Cap	K1NP1KA1855
Event Period
September 29th - November 30th

You can get all 8 versions via Mystery Gift codes that will be distributed throughout October. To enter the code, follow the steps below:

1	Open Pokemon Sword or Shield
2	Click the X Button to open the Menu
3	Select Mystery Gift
4	Select Get a Msytery Gift
5	Select Get with Code/Password Note: This needs internet connection.
6	Enter the code

Spearheading the distribution is a Pikachu wearing Ash's Cap! For more info about Ash Hat Pikachu, check the button link below.

Ash's Pikachu Mystery Gift Distribution

Shiny Zeraora

Period Available	Until July 6, 2020 (Tues) 11:59 PM UTC

From June 30 to July 6, a Shiny Version of Zeraora and eight Armorite Ores was distributed as a thanks for more than a million players defeating Zeraora in the event Raid.

How to Get Zeraora and Learnable Moves

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.

Porygon2 (Until August 31, 2020)

Event Period (Year 2020)	August 23, 2020 (Sun.) 3:00 PM UTC - August 31, 2020 (Mon) 11:59 PM UTC
Requirements	Use the code PKMNPLAYERSCUP before August 31
Where to Get	Mystery Gift

Available Rewards

Porygon2

Eviolite

From August 23, a battle-ready Porygon2 is available to download via Mystery Gift using the code PKMNPLAYERSCUP.

This Porygon2 has a Sassy Nature, is holding the held item Eviolite, and has Max EVs in HP and Defense. It's Defense, Special Attack, and Special Defense IVs are random but has a guaranteeed 0 IVs in Attack and Speed.

This Porygon2 is made for Trick Room teams and has the moves Recover, Trick Room, Ice Beam, and Thunderbolt.
How to Build a Trick Room Team