How to claim Mystery Gifts in Pokemon Sword & Shield

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In the Pokemon franchise — including Sword & Shield — Trainers can use a Mystery Gift code feature to obtain free rewards, such as exclusive pieces of clothing and occasionally even rare Pokemon.

If you’re looking to catch ’em all in Pokemon Sword & Shield – or their DLC expansions – The Isle of Armor and The Crown Tundra – then opening some Mystery Gifts in the game will certainly help you along the way.

But with the games now being close to five years old, you might wonder whether any active codes are available.

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Will there be any more Mystery Gifts in Sword & Shield?

Now that Gen 9 is underway with the release of Pokemon Scarlet & Violet, the chances of more Mystery Gift codes being released for Sword & Shield are slim, as The Pokemon Company will focus on the newer game series.

Previously, there were regular free codes linked to events like Pokemon anniversaries or the release of new anime episodes. Players could also unlock Mystery Gifts as rewards for participating in Ranked Battles and in-game events.

Are there any Pokemon Sword & Shield Mystery Gift codes?

As of December 2, 2024, no Mystery Gift codes are available to claim in Pokemon Sword & Shield.

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While new code releases are less likely due to the age of the game, we’ll update this page if any new codes are released in the future.

Code Reward
N/A No Mystery Gifts available

The most recent codes gave trainers a Lucario and a Sirfetch’d inspired by Ash’s versions from the Pokemon anime. However, both of these expired on October 1, 2022.

Mystery Gift competition rewards

Trainers who participated in the Test Your Luck! Online Competition can access a free reward with a special Mystery Gift, rewarding 50 BP when claimed.

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To redeem it, simply follow the below steps up until step 4, and select ‘Get Battle Stadium Rewards‘ to obtain your free Battle Points.

How to claim Mystery Gifts

Claiming your Mystery Gifts in Pokemon is easy, but you won’t be able to do so until you complete the game’s first event in the Slumbering Weald, where you encounter Sword or Shield’s Legendary Pokemon for the first time.

Once you’ve done this, follow the steps below to claim your Mystery Gift:

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  1. Load up Pokemon Sword or Shield.
  2. Open the game menu by pressing X, then select ‘Mystery Gift‘, with the pink present icon.
  3. Select the ‘Get A Mystery Gift‘ option.
  4. Choose which method you want to use to receive a gift. If you have a code, select the ‘Get With Code/Password‘ option.
  5. Collect your gifts and enjoy!
The Mystery Gift menu in Pokemon Sword and ShieldGame Freak / The Pokemon Company
Head to this menu to redeem your Mystery Gift codes.

Once claimed, Pokemon will be added to your Party or your Pokemon Boxes if there’s no room. Fashion items can be found by visiting the fitting room of any in-game boutique, while Non-fashion items will appear in your Bag.

You can see previously downloaded gifts by choosing ‘Check Mystery Gifts‘ in the menu.

Expired codes

Code Reward & Expiry Date
H1SSATSUNEG1 Ash’s Sirfetch’d – September 2022
HAD0UW0CATCH Ash’s Lucario – September 2022
GENNGER0GE94 Ash’s Gengar – September 2022
UM1N0KESH1N Ash’s Dragonite – September 2022
W0RLD22V1CT0RY Victini – August 2022
GANJ0UAG0882 Ash’s Dracovish – August 2022
EU1C2022G1FT Dracovish – April 25, 2022
GL0BALCHAMP2021 Leonardo’s Charizard – November 2021
1STPTCCHAMP Porygon-Z – August 2021
V1CT0RYENG1NE25 Coalossal – August 2021
PC4F1NALSBEAST Beast Ball – August 2021
PLAYERSCH01CEPC Golden Bottle Cap – July 2021
SPR1NGPA0R1 Life Orb – May 2021
ADVENTUREB9F 12 Exp. Candy XL, 12 Big Nuggets – April 2021
DREAMB1GPC3 Dream Ball – April 2021
WPF1NALSPC3 Weakness Policy – April 2021
P25MUSIC Singing Pikachu – March 2021
P1KACHUGET Ash Pikachu – November 2020
1CH00SEY0U Partner Cap Pikachu – November 2020
P1KAADVANCE Hoeen Cap Pikachu – November 2020
V0LTTACKLEP1KA Sinnoh Cap Pikachu – November 2020
P1KABESTW1SH Unova Cap Pikachu – November 2020
KAL0SP1KA Kalos Cap Pikachu – November 2020
ULTRAP1KA Alola Cap Pikachu – November 2020
K1NP1KA1855 World Cap Pikachu – November 2020
K2020CHAMP10NS King’s Rock – September 2020

Like something that’s listed in the expired list above? While many of these gifts are one-time only, some could come back around in the future — so keep an eye out!

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Make sure to check out our Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Mystery Gifts, Scarlet & Violet Mystery Gifts, and Legends Arceus Mystery Gifts lists for all of the latest freebies.