List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation VIII

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This is a reverse-chronological list of game-based Pokémon distributions that were given away using a game-based method to all region Pokémon games in Generation VIII. While Pokémon HOME can be used to send Pokémon to and from Generation VII's Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, no Pokémon compatible with those games have been distributed.

List of game-based Pokémon

Max effort level Hisui first partner Pokémon

This set of Hisui first partner Pokémon have 10 effort levels in every stat. They were released in conjunction with Pokémon HOME patch 2.0.0. Players could redeem these Pokémon from the mobile version after depositing a Pokémon from Pokémon Legends: Arceus to HOME. They are available from May 18, 2022. All first partner Pokémon have 2 maxed IVs and 20 IVs in the other stats.

Between May 18 and May 20, there was a bug where these gift Pokémon would always be in Japanese with Japanese nicknames, regardless of which language Pokémon HOME was set to.[1]

Rowlet

Pokémon Legends: Arceus Link Gift No. 1!
#0722  Rowlet Male icon HOME.png Arceus mark.png
Hisuian Poké Ball HOME.png Level 5 0722Rowlet.png
Type:
GrassIC LA.png
Ability*: Long Reach
Held item: None
ID: (Player's)
OT: (Player's)
Met: Pokémon HOME (fateful encounter)
Nature: Jolly
Ribbon*: Classic Ribbon Classic Ribbon
Gust
Flying icon.pngFlying PhysicalIC SwSh.png
 
None.png  None.png
 
None.png  None.png
 
None.png  None.png
Games Method Location Duration
HOME hide Gift Box May 18, 2022 onwards
This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per Pokémon HOME account.
This Pokémon has no mentioned receiving date, and is described as having traveled through time and space.
This Pokémon is set to the same language as the game that received it.
HOME Distribution Card
Pokémon
Pokémon Legends: Arceus Link Gift No. 1!
HOME0722.png
You've linked Pokémon Legends: Arceus with
Pokémon HOME!
Here's a Rowlet as a special gift!
Compatible games
HOME HOME icon.png

Cyndaquil

Pokémon Legends: Arceus Link Gift No. 2!
#0155  Cyndaquil Male icon HOME.png Arceus mark.png
Hisuian Poké Ball HOME.png Level 5 0155Cyndaquil.png
Type:
FireIC LA.png
Ability*: Flash Fire
Held item: None
ID: (Player's)
OT: (Player's)
Met: Pokémon HOME (fateful encounter)
Nature: Modest
Ribbon*: Classic Ribbon Classic Ribbon
Quick Attack
Normal icon.pngNormal PhysicalIC SwSh.png
 
None.png  None.png
 
None.png  None.png
 
None.png  None.png
Games Method Location Duration
HOME hide Gift Box May 18, 2022 onwards
This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per Pokémon HOME account.
This Pokémon has no mentioned receiving date, and is described as having traveled through time and space.
This Pokémon is set to the same language as the game that received it.
HOME Distribution Card
Pokémon
Pokémon Legends: Arceus Link Gift No. 2!
HOME0155.png
You've linked Pokémon Legends: Arceus with
Pokémon HOME!
Here's a Cyndaquil as a special gift!
Compatible games
HOME HOME icon.png

Oshawott

Pokémon Legends: Arceus Link Gift No. 3!
#0501  Oshawott Male icon HOME.png Arceus mark.png
Hisuian Poké Ball HOME.png Level 5 0501Oshawott.png
Type:
WaterIC LA.png
Ability*: Shell Armor
Held item: None
ID: (Player's)
OT: (Player's)
Met: Pokémon HOME (fateful encounter)
Nature: Rash
Ribbon*: Classic Ribbon Classic Ribbon
Tackle
Normal icon.pngNormal PhysicalIC SwSh.png
 
None.png  None.png
 
None.png  None.png
 
None.png  None.png
Games Method Location Duration
HOME hide Gift Box May 18, 2022 onwards
This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per Pokémon HOME account.
This Pokémon has no mentioned receiving date, and is described as having traveled through time and space.
This Pokémon is set to the same language as the game that received it.
HOME Distribution Card
Pokémon
Pokémon Legends: Arceus Link Gift No. 3!
HOME0501.png
You've linked Pokémon Legends: Arceus with
Pokémon HOME!
Here's an Oshawott as a special gift!
Compatible games
HOME HOME icon.png

Hidden Ability Sinnoh first partner Pokémon

This set of Hidden Ability Sinnoh first partner Pokémon was released in conjunction with Pokémon HOME patch 2.0.0. Players could redeem these Pokémon from the mobile version after depositing a Pokémon from Pokémon Brilliant Diamond or Shining Pearl to HOME. They are available from May 18, 2022. All first partner Pokémon have 2 maxed IVs and 20 IVs in the other stats.

Between May 18 and May 20, there was a bug where these gift Pokémon would always be in Japanese with Japanese nicknames, regardless of which language Pokémon HOME was set to.[1]

Turtwig

Special Link Gift No. 1!
#0387  Turtwig Male icon HOME.png BDSP icon.png
Poké Ball HOME.png Level 5 0387Turtwig.png
Type:
GrassIC BDSP.png
Ability: Shell Armor
Held item: None
ID: (Player's)
OT: (Player's)
Met: Pokémon HOME (fateful encounter)
Nature: Adamant
Ribbon: Classic Ribbon Classic Ribbon
Tackle
Normal icon.pngNormal PhysicalIC SwSh.png
Withdraw
Water icon.pngWater StatusIC SwSh.png
 
None.png  None.png
 
None.png  None.png
Games Method Location Duration
HOME hide Gift Box May 18, 2022 onwards
This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per Pokémon HOME account.
This Pokémon has no mentioned receiving date, and is described as having traveled through time and space.
This Pokémon is set to the same language as the game that received it.
HOME Distribution Card
Pokémon
Special Link Gift No. 1!
HOME0387.png
You've linked Pokémon Brilliant Diamond or
Pokémon Shining Pearl with Pokémon HOME!
Here's a Turtwig as a special gift!
Compatible games
HOME HOME icon.png

Chimchar

Special Link Gift No. 2!
#0390  Chimchar Male icon HOME.png BDSP icon.png
Poké Ball HOME.png Level 5 0390Chimchar.png
Type:
FireIC BDSP.png
Ability: Iron Fist
Held item: None
ID: (Player's)
OT: (Player's)
Met: Pokémon HOME (fateful encounter)
Nature: Hasty
Ribbon: Classic Ribbon Classic Ribbon
Scratch
Normal icon.pngNormal PhysicalIC SwSh.png
Leer
Normal icon.pngNormal StatusIC SwSh.png
 
None.png  None.png
 
None.png  None.png
Games Method Location Duration
HOME hide Gift Box May 18, 2022 onwards
This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per Pokémon HOME account.
This Pokémon has no mentioned receiving date, and is described as having traveled through time and space.
This Pokémon is set to the same language as the game that received it.
HOME Distribution Card
Pokémon
Special Link Gift No. 2!
HOME0390.png
You've linked Pokémon Brilliant Diamond or
Pokémon Shining Pearl with Pokémon HOME!
Here's a Chimchar as a special gift!
Compatible games
HOME HOME icon.png

Piplup

Special Link Gift No. 3!
#0393  Piplup Male icon HOME.png BDSP icon.png
Poké Ball HOME.png Level 5 0393Piplup.png
Type:
WaterIC BDSP.png
Ability: Defiant
Held item: None
ID: (Player's)
OT: (Player's)
Met: Pokémon HOME (fateful encounter)
Nature: Modest
Ribbon: Classic Ribbon Classic Ribbon
Pound
Normal icon.pngNormal PhysicalIC SwSh.png
Growl
Normal icon.pngNormal StatusIC SwSh.png
 
None.png  None.png
 
None.png  None.png
Games Method Location Duration
HOME hide Gift Box May 18, 2022 onwards
This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per Pokémon HOME account.
This Pokémon has no mentioned receiving date, and is described as having traveled through time and space.
This Pokémon is set to the same language as the game that received it.
HOME Distribution Card
Pokémon
Special Link Gift No. 3!
HOME0393.png
You've linked Pokémon Brilliant Diamond or
Pokémon Shining Pearl with Pokémon HOME!
Here's a Piplup as a special gift!
Compatible games
HOME HOME icon.png

Gigantamax Factor Pokémon

These Gigantamax Factor Bulbasaur and Squirtle were released in conjunction of the release of version 1.4.0 for the mobile version of Pokémon HOME. They were available from June 17 to 30, 2021 and have 30 IVs in all their stats. A near-identical distribution was held in Pokémon Sword and Shield at the same time.

Bulbasaur

Mobile Ver. 1.4.0 Gift ①
#0001  Bulbasaur Dynamax icon.png  Male icon HOME.png Galar symbol.png
Dynamax Level: 0
Cherish Ball HOME.png Level 14 0001Bulbasaur.png
Type:
GrassIC.png PoisonIC.png
Ability: Overgrow
Held item: None
ID: 210601
OT: HOME
Met: Pokémon HOME (fateful encounter)
Nature: Bold
Ribbon: Premier Ribbon Premier Ribbon
Vine Whip
Grass icon PE.pngGrass PhysicalIC SwSh.png
Growth
Normal icon PE.pngNormal StatusIC SwSh.png
Leech Seed
Grass icon PE.pngGrass StatusIC SwSh.png
Razor Leaf
Grass icon PE.pngGrass PhysicalIC SwSh.png
Games Method Location Duration
HOME hide Gift Box June 17 to 30, 2021
This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per Pokémon HOME account.
This Pokémon has no mentioned receiving date, and is described as having traveled through time and space.
This Pokémon is set to the same language as the game that received it.
HOME Distribution Card
Pokémon
Mobile Ver. 1.4.0 Gift ①
HOME0001.png
To celebrate the release of ver. 1.4.0 for the mobile device
version of Pokémon HOME, you'll receive a Bulbasaur!
If you evolve it, it will become a Venusaur capable
of Gigantamaxing!
Compatible games
HOME HOME icon.png

Squirtle

Mobile Ver. 1.4.0 Gift ②
#0007  Squirtle Dynamax icon.png  Male icon HOME.png Galar symbol.png
Dynamax Level: 0
Cherish Ball HOME.png Level 14 0007Squirtle.png
Type:
WaterIC.png
Ability: Torrent
Held item: None
ID: 210601
OT: HOME
Met: Pokémon HOME (fateful encounter)
Nature: Modest
Ribbon: Premier Ribbon Premier Ribbon
Water Gun
Water icon PE.pngWater SpecialIC SwSh.png
Withdraw
Water icon PE.pngWater StatusIC SwSh.png
Rapid Spin
Normal icon PE.pngNormal PhysicalIC SwSh.png
Bite
Dark icon PE.pngDark PhysicalIC SwSh.png
Games Method Location Duration
HOME hide Gift Box June 17 to 30, 2021
This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per Pokémon HOME account.
This Pokémon has no mentioned receiving date, and is described as having traveled through time and space.
This Pokémon is set to the same language as the game that received it.
HOME Distribution Card
Pokémon
Mobile Ver. 1.4.0 Gift ②
HOME0007.png
To celebrate the release of ver. 1.4.0 for the mobile device
version of Pokémon HOME, you'll receive a Squirtle!
If you evolve it, it will become a Blastoise capable
of Gigantamaxing!
Compatible games
HOME HOME icon.png

Pokémon GO Melmetal

This Melmetal capable of Gigantamaxing is available as a gift from Pokémon HOME as a reward for connecting the game to Pokémon GO and receiving Pokémon from it for the first time. It has perfect IVs in all its stats except Speed, which is 0.

Gift for linking Pokémon GO
#0809  Melmetal Dynamax icon.png  Galar symbol.png
Dynamax Level: 0
Cherish Ball HOME.png Level 100 0809Melmetal.png
Type:
SteelIC.png
Ability: Iron Fist
Held item: None
ID: 808809
OT: HOME
Met: Pokémon HOME (fateful encounter)
Nature: Brave
Ribbon: Premier Ribbon Premier Ribbon
Double Iron Bash
Steel icon PE.pngSteel PhysicalIC SwSh.png
Hyper Beam
Normal icon PE.pngNormal SpecialIC SwSh.png
Dynamic Punch
Fighting icon PE.pngFighting PhysicalIC SwSh.png
Thunder Punch
Electric icon PE.pngElectric PhysicalIC SwSh.png
Games Method Location Duration
HOME hide Gift Box November 10, 2020 onwards
This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per Pokémon HOME account.
This Pokémon has no mentioned receiving date, and is described as having traveled through time and space.
This Pokémon is set to the same language as the game that received it.
HOME Distribution Card
Pokémon
Gift for linking Pokémon GO
HOME0809.png
You transferred a Pokémon from Pokémon GO
for the first time!
As a reward, you'll receive a special Melmetal
that is capable of Gigantamaxing!
Compatible games
HOME HOME icon.png

One million victories Shiny Zeraora

This Shiny Zeraora was distributed for the first time via Pokémon HOME from June 29, 5:00 PM to July 6, 2020, 4:59 PM PST as a reward for all users of the service in recognition of the over one million Trainers that defeated Zeraora in Max Raid Battles during the Wild Area News event from June 17 to 28, 2020. This Zeraora has a perfect 31 IVs in all its stats except Defense, which is instead 30.

To claim the Zeraora, users must have deposited a Pokémon into HOME or moved one Pokémon from HOME to Pokémon Sword and Shield between June 17 and July 6. Once in the player's gift box, the gift itself would not expire, and could be redeemed by the player at any time later. The user does not need an active Premium Plan to claim it.

Despite not normally being possible to nickname event Pokémon, this Zeraora can be given a nickname, however it is only possible to nickname this Zeraora when initially redeeming it in HOME, as Pokémon Sword and Shield does not permit renaming outsider Pokémon that already have a nickname, nor does it allow nicknaming fateful encounter Pokémon without a nickname.

Victory over Zeraora ①
#0807  Zeraora ShinyVIIIStar.png Galar symbol.png
Dynamax Level: 10
Cherish Ball HOME.png Level 100 HOME807 s.png
Type:
ElectricIC.png
Ability: Volt Absorb
Held item: None
ID: 200630
OT: HOME
Met: a lovely place (fateful encounter)
Nature: Hasty
Ribbon: Classic Ribbon Classic Ribbon
Plasma Fists
Electric icon PE.pngElectric PhysicalIC SwSh.png
Close Combat
Fighting icon PE.pngFighting PhysicalIC SwSh.png
Blaze Kick
Fire icon PE.pngFire PhysicalIC SwSh.png
Outrage
Dragon icon PE.pngDragon PhysicalIC SwSh.png
Games Method Location Duration
HOME hide Gift Box June 29, 2020 onwards
This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per Pokémon HOME account.
This Pokémon has no mentioned receiving date, and is described as having traveled through time and space.
This Pokémon is set to the same language as the game that received it.
HOME Distribution Card
Pokémon
Victory over Zeraora ①
HOME0807.png
Congratulations! We hit our first target for the number
of Trainers who defeated Zeraora in special Max Raid
Battles! As a reward, you'll receive a special Zeraora for
your team!
Compatible games
HOME HOME icon.png

Hidden Ability Galar first partner Pokémon

This set of Hidden Ability Galar first partner Pokémon was released in conjunction of news regarding the Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass on June 2. Players could redeem these Pokémon from the mobile version after depositing a Pokémon from Pokémon Sword or Shield to HOME.

Grookey

Gift for connecting to Galar 1!
#0810  Grookey Male icon HOME.png Galar symbol.png
Dynamax Level: 0
Poké Ball HOME.png Level 5 0810Grookey.png
Type:
GrassIC.png
Ability: Grassy Surge
Held item: None
ID: (Player's)
OT: (Player's)
Met: Pokémon HOME (fateful encounter)
Nature: Adamant
Ribbon: None
Scratch
Normal icon PE.pngNormal PhysicalIC SwSh.png
Growl
Normal icon PE.pngNormal StatusIC SwSh.png
 
None.png  None.png
 
None.png  None.png
Games Method Location Duration
HOME hide Gift Box June 2, 2020 onwards
This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per Pokémon HOME account.
This Pokémon has no mentioned receiving date, and is described as having traveled through time and space.
This Pokémon is set to the same language as the game that received it.
HOME Distribution Card
Pokémon
Gift for connecting to Galar 1!
HOME0810.png
You've connected Pokémon Sword or Pokémon Shield
to Pokémon HOME!
Here's a Grookey as a special gift!
Compatible games
HOME HOME icon.png

Scorbunny

Gift for connecting to Galar 2!
#0813  Scorbunny Male icon HOME.png Galar symbol.png
Dynamax Level: 0
Poké Ball HOME.png Level 5 0813Scorbunny.png
Type:
FireIC.png
Ability: Libero
Held item: None
ID: (Player's)
OT: (Player's)
Met: Pokémon HOME (fateful encounter)
Nature: Jolly
Ribbon: None
Tackle
Normal icon PE.pngNormal PhysicalIC SwSh.png
Growl
Normal icon PE.pngNormal StatusIC SwSh.png
 
None.png  None.png
 
None.png  None.png
Games Method Location Duration
HOME hide Gift Box June 2, 2020 onwards
This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per Pokémon HOME account.
This Pokémon has no mentioned receiving date, and is described as having traveled through time and space.
This Pokémon is set to the same language as the game that received it.
HOME Distribution Card
Pokémon
Gift for connecting to Galar 2!
HOME0813.png
You've connected Pokémon Sword or Pokémon Shield
to Pokémon HOME!
Here's a Scorbunny as a special gift!
Compatible games
HOME HOME icon.png

Sobble

Gift for connecting to Galar 3!
#0816  Sobble Male icon HOME.png Galar symbol.png
Dynamax Level: 0
Poké Ball HOME.png Level 5 0816Sobble.png
Type:
WaterIC.png
Ability: Sniper
Held item: None
ID: (Player's)
OT: (Player's)
Met: Pokémon HOME (fateful encounter)
Nature: Modest
Ribbon: None
Pound
Normal icon PE.pngNormal PhysicalIC SwSh.png
Growl
Normal icon PE.pngNormal StatusIC SwSh.png
 
None.png  None.png
 
None.png  None.png
Games Method Location Duration
HOME hide Gift Box June 2, 2020 onwards
This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per Pokémon HOME account.
This Pokémon has no mentioned receiving date, and is described as having traveled through time and space.
This Pokémon is set to the same language as the game that received it.
HOME Distribution Card
Pokémon
Gift for connecting to Galar 3!
HOME0816.png
You've connected Pokémon Sword or Pokémon Shield
to Pokémon HOME!
Here's a Sobble as a special gift!
Compatible games
HOME HOME icon.png

Pokémon HOME Gift Box Pokémon

The following Pokémon can be received from the mobile version of Pokémon HOME through the Gift Box in the Mystery Gift menu after competing certain tasks. The player has the opportunity to nickname the Pokémon upon receiving them, and their OT and ID match the nickname the player has in the mobile version. If one of these Pokémon is not received for a month after the completion of the corresponding task, it will no longer be obtainable.

Pichu

This Pichu is given to the player as a reward for completing their first challenge and using the sticker they receive from it to decorate their Binder.

Gift for creating a Binder!
#0172  Pichu Male icon HOME.png Galar symbol.png
Dynamax Level: 0
Poké Ball HOME.png Level 5 0172Pichu.png
Type:
ElectricIC.png
Ability: Static
Held item: None
ID: (Player's)
OT: (Player's)
Met: Pokémon HOME (fateful encounter)
Nature: Hardy
Ribbon: None
Thunder Shock
Electric icon PE.pngElectric SpecialIC SwSh.png
Tail Whip
Normal icon PE.pngNormal StatusIC SwSh.png
 
None.png  None.png
 
None.png  None.png
Games Method Location Duration
HOME hide Gift Box February 12, 2020 onwards
This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per Pokémon HOME account.
This Pokémon has no mentioned receiving date, and is described as having traveled through time and space.
This Pokémon is set to the same language as the game that received it.
HOME Distribution Card
Pokémon
Gift for creating a Binder!
HOME0172.png
To celebrate you putting a sticker
in your Binder for the first time,
you'll be gifted a Pichu!
Compatible games
HOME HOME icon.png

Rotom

This Rotom is given to the player as a reward for completing their first successful GTS trade.

Gift for using the GTS!
#0479  Rotom Galar symbol.png
Dynamax Level: 0
Poké Ball HOME.png Level 5 0479Rotom.png
Type:
ElectricIC.png GhostIC.png
Ability: Levitate
Held item: None
ID: (Player's)
OT: (Player's)
Met: Pokémon HOME (fateful encounter)
Nature: Timid
Ribbon: None
Thunder Shock
Electric icon PE.pngElectric SpecialIC SwSh.png
Astonish
Ghost icon PE.pngGhost PhysicalIC SwSh.png
Double Team
Normal icon PE.pngNormal StatusIC SwSh.png
 
None.png  None.png
Games Method Location Duration
HOME hide Gift Box February 12, 2020 onwards
This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per Pokémon HOME account.
This Pokémon has no mentioned receiving date, and is described as having traveled through time and space.
This Pokémon is set to the same language as the game that received it.
HOME Distribution Card
Pokémon
Gift for using the GTS!
HOME0479.png
To celebrate your first trade
using the GTS, you'll be
gifted a Rotom!
Compatible games
HOME HOME icon.png

Eevee

This Eevee is given to the player as a reward for successfully trading with the Wonder Box for the first time.

Gift for using the Wonder Box!
#0133  Eevee Female icon HOME.png Galar symbol.png
Dynamax Level: 0
Poké Ball HOME.png Level 5 0133Eevee.png
Type:
NormalIC.png
Ability: Adaptability
Held item: None
ID: (Player's)
OT: (Player's)
Met: Pokémon HOME (fateful encounter)
Nature: Serious
Ribbon: None
Helping Hand
Normal icon PE.pngNormal StatusIC SwSh.png
Tackle
Normal icon PE.pngNormal PhysicalIC SwSh.png
Growl
Normal icon PE.pngNormal StatusIC SwSh.png
Tail Whip
Normal icon PE.pngNormal StatusIC SwSh.png
Games Method Location Duration
HOME hide Gift Box February 12, 2020 onwards
This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per Pokémon HOME account.
This Pokémon has no mentioned receiving date, and is described as having traveled through time and space.
This Pokémon is set to the same language as the game that received it.
HOME Distribution Card
Pokémon
Gift for using the Wonder Box!
HOME0133 f.png
To celebrate your first trade using
the Wonder Box, you'll be gifted
an Eevee!
Compatible games
HOME HOME icon.png

Original Color Magearna

This Original Color Magearna is given to the player as a reward for successfully completing the National Pokédex up to Eternatus, including all Mythical Pokémon up to Melmetal. It is only necessary to register a single form of each species. Prior to March 12, 2020, a complete Living Pokédex was required, as it required all species released at the time to be registered in HOME.

In a later server-side update, the distribution card text was updated to specify that only Pokedex numbers No. 0001 through 0890 are required.

This is the first time Original Color Magearna has been obtainable.

Gift for completing the National Pokédex!
#0801  Magearna
Original Color
Galar symbol.png
Dynamax Level: 0
Cherish Ball HOME.png Level 50 HOME801O.png
Type:
SteelIC.png FairyIC.png
Ability: Soul-Heart
Held item: None
ID: (Player's)
OT: (Player's)
Met: Pokémon HOME (fateful encounter)
Nature: Mild
Ribbon: Souvenir Ribbon Souvenir Ribbon
Fleur Cannon
Fairy icon PE.pngFairy SpecialIC SwSh.png
Flash Cannon
Steel icon PE.pngSteel SpecialIC SwSh.png
Defense Curl
Normal icon PE.pngNormal StatusIC SwSh.png
Rest
Psychic icon PE.pngPsychic StatusIC SwSh.png
Games Method Location Duration
HOME hide Gift Box February 12, 2020 onwards
This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per Pokémon HOME account.
This Pokémon has no mentioned receiving date, and is described as having traveled through time and space.
This Pokémon is set to the same language as the game that received it.
HOME Distribution Card

Original distribution card

Pokémon
Gift for completing the National Pokédex!
HOME0801O.png
To celebrate registering so many Pokémon
and completing the National Pokédex,
you'll be gifted a Magearna!
Compatible games
HOME HOME icon.png

Current distribution card

Pokémon
Gift for completing the National Pokédex!
HOME0801O.png
To celebrate registering so many Pokémon and completing
the National Pokédex from No. 0001 to No. 0890, you'll be
gifted a Magearna!
Compatible games
HOME HOME icon.png

Pokémon HOME starting Pokémon

HOME Pikachu

This Pikachu is found in the Basic Box when the player starts Pokémon HOME for the first time. It has a preset Original Trainer, ID number and 20 IV in all stats.

Previously, there was a bug where if the player first used Pokémon HOME on the Nintendo Switch, this Pikachu's language would always be set to Japanese with a Japanese nickname, regardless of which language Pokémon HOME was set to. The mobile version of HOME was unaffected. This was fixed sometime between January 1, 2022 and May 18, 2022.[2][3]

#0025  Pikachu Male icon HOME.png Galar symbol.png
Dynamax Level: 0
Poké Ball HOME.png Level 5 0025Pikachu.png
Type:
ElectricIC.png
Ability: Static
Held item: None
ID: 200212
OT: HOME
Met: Pokémon HOME (fateful encounter)
Nature: Hardy
Ribbon: None
Thunder Shock
Electric icon PE.pngElectric SpecialIC SwSh.png
Tail Whip
Normal icon PE.pngNormal StatusIC SwSh.png
Growl
Normal icon PE.pngNormal StatusIC SwSh.png
Quick Attack
Normal icon PE.pngNormal StatusIC SwSh.png
Games Method Location Duration
HOME hide Pokémon HOME February 12, 2020 onwards
This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per Pokémon HOME account.
Date received is the date on the system when the gift is redeemed.
This Pokémon is set to the same language as the game that received it.

Mobile version Kanto first partner Pokémon

When the player starts the mobile version of Pokémon HOME for the first time, they are given their choice of Kanto first partner Pokémon from Grand Oak. Though it is not mentioned by Grand Oak, the first partner Pokémon have their Hidden Abilities. The player has the opportunity to nickname the following Pokémon listed below upon receiving them, and their OT and ID match the username the player picks when they start the mobile version.

Bulbasaur

#0001  Bulbasaur Male icon HOME.png Galar symbol.png
Dynamax Level: 0
Poké Ball HOME.png Level 5 0001Bulbasaur.png
Type:
GrassIC.png PoisonIC.png
Ability: Chlorophyll
Held item: None
ID: (Player's)
OT: (Player's)
Met: Pokémon HOME (fateful encounter)
Nature: Modest
Ribbon: None
Tackle
Normal icon PE.pngNormal PhysicalIC SwSh.png
Growl
Normal icon PE.pngNormal StatusIC SwSh.png
Vine Whip
Grass icon PE.pngGrass PhysicalIC SwSh.png
 
None.png  None.png
Games Method Location Duration
HOME hide Pokémon HOME February 12, 2020 onwards
This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per Pokémon HOME account.
This Pokémon has no mentioned receiving date, and is described as having traveled through time and space.
This Pokémon is set to the same language as the game that received it.

Charmander

#0004  Charmander Male icon HOME.png Galar symbol.png
Dynamax Level: 0
Poké Ball HOME.png Level 5 0004Charmander.png
Type:
FireIC.png
Ability: Solar Power
Held item: None
ID: (Player's)
OT: (Player's)
Met: Pokémon HOME (fateful encounter)
Nature: Timid
Ribbon: None
Scratch
Normal icon PE.pngNormal PhysicalIC SwSh.png
Growl
Normal icon PE.pngNormal StatusIC SwSh.png
Ember
Fire icon PE.pngFire SpecialIC SwSh.png
 
None.png  None.png
Games Method Location Duration
HOME hide Pokémon HOME February 12, 2020 onwards
This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per Pokémon HOME account.
This Pokémon has no mentioned receiving date, and is described as having traveled through time and space.
This Pokémon is set to the same language as the game that received it.

Squirtle

#0007  Squirtle Male icon HOME.png Galar symbol.png
Dynamax Level: 0
Poké Ball HOME.png Level 5 0007Squirtle.png
Type:
WaterIC.png
Ability: Rain Dish
Held item: None
ID: (Player's)
OT: (Player's)
Met: Pokémon HOME (fateful encounter)
Nature: Quiet
Ribbon: None
Tackle
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Tail Whip
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Water Gun
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Games Method Location Duration
HOME hide Pokémon HOME February 12, 2020 onwards
This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per Pokémon HOME account.
This Pokémon has no mentioned receiving date, and is described as having traveled through time and space.
This Pokémon is set to the same language as the game that received it.

References

See also


Event distributions
Generation I: JapaneseEuropean language
Generation II: JapaneseEuropean language
Generation III: JapaneseEnglishGermanSpanishFrenchItalian
Generation IV: Japanese (local | Wi-Fi) • English (local | Wi-Fi) • German (local | Wi-Fi)
Spanish (local | Wi-Fi) • French (local | Wi-Fi) • Italian (local | Wi-Fi) • Korean (local | Wi-Fi)
Trading (GTS)
Generation V: Japanese (local | Wi-Fi) • English (local | Wi-Fi) • German (local | Wi-Fi)
Spanish (local | Wi-Fi) • French (local | Wi-Fi) • Italian (local | Wi-Fi) • Korean (local | Wi-Fi)
Global Link promotions
Generation VI: Japanese region (Nintendo Network | serial code) • American region (Nintendo Network | serial code)
PAL region (Nintendo Network | serial code) • Korean region (Nintendo Network | serial code)
Taiwanese region (Nintendo Network | serial code)
LocalTrading
Generation VII: 3DS: Japanese region (Nintendo Network | serial code) • American region (Nintendo Network | serial code)
PAL region (Nintendo Network | serial code) • Korean region (Nintendo Network | serial code)
Taiwanese region (Nintendo Network | serial code)
Local
Switch: PE (International | China)
Generation VIII: SwShBDSPLA
Trading
Generation IX: SV
Specific events: Gather More Pokémon! Campaign
PCNY (Gen II | Gen III) • Trade and Battle DayJourney Across AmericaParty of the Decade
Other groupings: Movie events10th AnniversaryTanabataUndistributed
Special Pokémon from games
In-game: Gen IGen II • Gen III (RSFRLGEColosseum/XD) • Gen IV (DP ​• Pt ​• HGSS) • Gen V (BWB2W2)
Gen VI (XYORAS) • Gen VII (SMUSUMPE) • Gen VIII (SwShBDSPLA) • Gen IX (SV)
Gift Pokémon (Eggs) • Wild Pokémon (Roaming Pokémon) • In-game trades (Hayley's trades)
Game-based: Gen IGen IIGen IIIGen IVGen VIGen VII
Gen VIII (Wild Area News) • Gen IX (Poké Portal News)
Other: Undistributed
Non-Pokémon event distributions
Gen IIIGen IVGen VGen VIGen VII (Game-based) • Gen VIIIGen IX (Game-based)
Global Link
Other lists
Notable ID numbers (Gens I-IIIII onward) • Wonder Cards (Gen VGen VIGen VII) • Serial code prefixes