Pokemon Sword and Shield

How to Get Shiny Meltan and Keldeo in Pokemon HOME

Tier List / Doubles Tier List / Movesets / Rental Teams
✬ Pokemon HOME Dex Completion Shiny Rewards:
Meloetta | Manaphy | Enamorus | Keldeo | Meltan
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Trainers can now receive a Shiny Meltan and Keldeo from Pokemon HOME by completing the Pokedex with Pokemon caught from Pokemon Let's GO and Sword and Shield respectively! Keep reading to learn more about how to obtain Meltan and Keldeo and their stats and how to get them into your game.

HOME Pokedex Completion Shiny Rewards
Meloetta SV Meloetta Enamorus PLA Enamorus
Meltan LGPE Meltan Keldeo SwSh Keldeo Manaphy BDSP Manaphy

How to Obtain Shiny Keldeo and Meltan in Pokemon HOME

How to Obtain Shiny Keldeo

Complete the Galar, Isle of Armor, and Crown Tundra Pokedexes on Pokemon HOME!

Pokemon SwSh - SwSh Pokedex
After updating your Pokemon HOME to version 3.2.2, you can now obtain a Shiny Keldeo by completing the Galar, Isle of Armor, and Crown Tundra Pokedexes. Do note that you have to complete the Pokedex in Pokemon HOME and not in Pokemon Sword or Shield.

Pokedexes Can Only be Filled With Pokemon with the Galar Origin Mark

Pokemon SwSh - SwSh Mark
To complete your Pokedex in Pokemon HOME, you need to transfer Pokemon with the Galar Marker! This is the same as the Galar League symbol. Pokemon without this marker will not count towards your Pokedex completion.
Galar Pokedex and List of All Pokemon

How to Obtain Shiny Meltan

Complete the Kanto Pokedex on Pokemon HOME!

Pokemon SwSh - LGPE Pokedex
Same as Keldeo, you can also obtain a Shiny Meltan by completing the Kanto Pokedex. Do note that you have to complete the Pokedex in Pokemon HOME and not in Pokemon Let's Go Pikachu or Eevee.

Pokedexes Can Only be Filled With Pokemon with the Let's Go Origin Mark

Pokemon SwSh - LGPE Mark
To complete your Pokedex in Pokemon HOME, you need to transfer Pokemon with the Let's Go Marker! This looks like the silhouette of Pikachu's Head. Pokemon without this marker will not count towards your Pokedex completion.

Receive via Mystery Gift Option in the App

Pokemon SV - Pokemon HOME Mystery Gift
Once you complete the respective Pokedexes, you will be gifted the shiny Keldeo and Meltan via the Mystery Gift option in the app! Tap on the List Icon on the Main Menu and you will see Mystery Gifts on the bottom left corner.

After receiving your Manaphy, you can then transfer it like any other Pokemon into a game Keldeo or Meltan is available in.

Pokemon HOME Mystery Gift Details

Shiny Keldeo Stats

Pokemon SWSH KeldeoKeldeo (Shiny)
Level 50
Pokeball Cherish Ball
Original Trainer HOME
Ability Justified
Moveset Quick Guard
Double Kick
Aqua Tail
Sacred Sword

Keldeo - Evolutions, Location, and Learnset

Shiny Meltan Stats

Pokemon SWSH MeltanMeltan (Shiny)
Level 50
Pokeball Cherish Ball
Original Trainer HOME
Ability Magnet Pull
Moveset Headbutt
Thunder Wave
Acid Armor
Flash Cannon

Meltan - Evolutions, Location, and Learnset

How to Transfer Keldeo and Meltan into Your Game

Transfer Using Pokemon HOME

How to Transfer Pokemon to Sword and Shield
1 Pokemon Home.jpgOpen Pokemon HOME on your Nintendo Switch.
2 Pokemon Home 1.jpgSelect Pokemon in the main menu.
3 Pokemon Home 2.jpgChoose Pokemon Sword or Shield in the options.
4 Pokemon Home 3.jpgSelect the Pokemon you want to transfer, then press A on the controller and select Move.
5 Pokemon Home 4.jpgPress the + button after you are finished and select Save Changes and Exit to finalize the transfer.

Pokemon HOME News & Guide | How to Download and Transfer Pokemon

Pokemon Sword and Shield Related Guides

List of Online Distributions

Ongoing Distributions

Distribution Description
Pokemon SWSH - Shiny Meltan and KeldeoShiny Meltan and Keldeo Description:
Shiny Meltan and Keldeo for completing your LGPE and SwSh Pokedexes respectively!
Release Date:
February 12, 2025

Past Distributions

Distribution Description
Pokemon SWSH - MarcoMarco Fiero's Dracovish Description:
A Special Dracovish used by the 2020 International Champion!
Release Date:
April 22, 2022
Pokemon SWSH - Shiny Zacian and Zamazenta Distribution.pngShiny Zacian and Shiny Zamazenta Distribution Description:
Shiny Zacian and Shiny Zamazenta available through serial code distribution!
Release Date:
Oct 22, 2021
Dada Zarude and CelebiDada Zarude and Shiny Celebi Online Distribution Description:
Dada Zarude and Shiny Celebi available through Mystery Gift!
Release Date:
Oct 7, 2021

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