The rare Pokémon listed below were previously available through distributions in North America. While they are no longer available to join your team, you can find out more about them and how they were distributed in case you ever run across them.
Pokémon:
Manaphy
Games: Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl
Distribution Method: Mystery Gift
Distribution Period: November 19, 2021 to February 21, 2022
Note: This Pokémon must be hatched from an Egg. Learn more about this distribution.
Level: 1
Nature: Random
Ability: Hydration
Moves: Tail Glow, Water Gun
Pokémon:
Shiny Zamazenta
Game: Pokémon Sword
Distribution Method: GameStop code card
Distribution Period: November 12–26, 2021 (US), November 5–18, 2021 (Canada)
Held Item: Rusted Shield
Level: 100
Original Trainer: Arthur
Ability: Dauntless Shield
Moves: Iron Head, Close Combat, Iron Defense, Wide Guard
Pokémon:
Shiny Zacian
Game: Pokémon Shield
Distribution Method: GameStop code card
Distribution Period: October 22 – November 11, 2021 (US), October 22 – November 4, 2021 (Canada)
Held Item: Rusted Sword
Level: 100
Original Trainer: Lancer
Ability: Intrepid Sword
Moves: Iron Head, Play Rough, Swords Dance, Sacred Sword
Pokémon:
Charizard
Games: Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield
Distribution Method: Password via Pokémon Global Exhibition livestream
Distribution Period: October 31–November 3, 2021
Note: This Pokémon has the Gigantamax Factor.
Poké Ball: Cherish Ball
Held Item: Life Orb
Gender: ♂
Level: 100
Dynamax Level: 10
Original Trainer: Leonardo
Nature: Timid
Ability: Solar Power
Ribbon: Battle Champion Ribbon
Moves: Heat Wave, Blast Burn, Hurricane, Protect
Pokémon:
Gigantamax Pikachu
Games: Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield
Distribution Method: Code Card
Distribution Period: October 10–24, 2021
Note: This Pokémon has the Gigantamax Factor. Learn more about this distribution.
Level: 25
Nature: Random
Ability: Lightning Rod
Moves: Celebrate, Double Team, Thunder Bolt, Wish
Pokémon:
Gigantamax Eevee
Games: Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield
Distribution Method: Code Card
Distribution Period: October 10–24, 2021
Note: This Pokémon has the Gigantamax Factor. Learn more about this distribution.
Level: 25
Nature: Random
Ability: Anticipation
Moves: Celebrate, Wish, Double Edge, Swift
Pokémon:
Coalossal
Games: Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield
Distribution Method: Password via Pokémon Players Cup 25th Anniversary Invitational livestream
Distribution Period: August 13 – August 15, 2021
Note: This Pokémon has the Gigantamax Factor. Learn more about this distribution.
Poké Ball: Cherish Ball
Held Item: Weakness Policy
Gender: ♀
Level: 50
Dynamax Level: 10
Original Trainer: Wolfe
Nature: Modest
Ability: Steam Engine
Ribbon: Battle Champion Ribbon
Moves: Heat Wave, Meteor Beam, Protect, Solar Beam
Pokémon:
Pikachu
Games: Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield
Distribution Method: Password via Mystery Gift
Distribution Period: February 25 to March 25, 2021
Note: Learn more about this distribution.
Poké Ball: Cherish Ball
Held Item: Light Ball
Level: 25
Original Trainer: GF
Ability: Lightning Rod
Ribbon: Souvenir Ribbon
Moves: Sing, Encore, Celebrate, Electro Ball
Pokémon:
Shiny Toxtricity
Games: Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield
Distribution Method: In-store via Pokémon Pass
Distribution Period: February 19 – March 18, 2021
Note: You must reach the Wild Area in your game to use this code.
Poké Ball: Cherish Ball
Held Item: Throat Spray
Level: 50
Nature: Rash
Ability: Punk Rock
Moves: Overdrive, Sludge Wave, Boomburst, Rising Voltage
