From its original inception in Pokémon Gold and Silver via using infrared connections on the Game Boy Color, the Mystery Gift feature has always been a welcome addition to mainline Pokémon titles. It’s been slim pickings for Pokémon Sword and Shield, with developers Game Freak opting to paywall a lot of content behind its two expansions in Isle of Armor and The Crown Tundra.
Mystery Gift Pikachus
We’ve had the odd item or battle point codes drip through since launch, however, players finally have a chance to get their hands-on some event Pokémon. Here’s a list alongside the code you need to punch in. To redeem, simply access the Mystery Gift option in the games main menu and select ‘Via Internet’:
Original Cap Pikachu:
Grab your Pikachu from where the original TV series started with the above code.
Hoenn Cap Pikachu:
Feeling a bit of Advanced Battle? Re-live the (Nurse) Joy by redeeming the code above.
Sinnoh Cap Pikachu:
For the Diamond and Pearl TV series Pikachu, redeem the code above.
Unova Cap Pikachu:
The first generation to receive direct sequel games, download your Black and White Pikachu by using the code above.
Kalos Cap Pikachu:
Mark the time when Pokémon mainline games finally moved into 3D graphics with the XY Pikachu.
Alola Cap Pikachu:
The Sun and Moon series opening song is perhaps the happiest thing i’ve ever heard. Feel the heat on your skin by redeeming this Pikachu code.
Partner Cap Pikachu:
The I Choose You feature marked a retelling of Ash Ketchums Kanto adventure, celebrate the movie with this Pikachu!
World Cap Pikachu:
Celebrate the Pokémon Anime moving to a Friday night time slot in Japan with this Pikachu. Yes, I know, just take the free Pokémon and move on.
All Codes listed above are valid until Monday 30th November via Mystery Gift on Pokémon Sword and Shield, this includes vanilla games without the Expansion Pass. Which Pikachu is your favourite?
