How to Receive a Mystery Gift (Pokémon Sword/Pokémon Shield)
In this article, you'll learn how to use the Mystery Gift feature in Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield.
Additional Information:
- Mystery Gift is an in-game feature that allows players to redeem download codes, connect to a Poké Ball Plus accessory or connect wirelessly to Nintendo-sponsored events to obtain special Pokémon or items.
- Once you have received a gift, it will appear in your game.
- You can select Check Mystery Gifts from the Mystery Gift menu to view the Mystery Gifts you’ve previously received.
- For information about current or upcoming Mystery Gift distributions, please visit pokemon.com.
Complete these steps
- Launch Pokémon Sword or Pokémon Shield from the HOME Menu of your Nintendo Switch console.
- Press the X Button during gameplay to access the in-game menu.
- Select Mystery Gift.
- Important: This option becomes available after battling the mysterious Pokémon in Slumbering Weald.
- Select Get a Mystery Gift.
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- Select Get via Local Communication. The game will search for any gifts that are currently available. (If none are available, it will continue to search until you press the B Button to cancel.)
- Pokémon will be added to your party or your Pokémon Boxes.
- Non-fashion items will appear in your Bag.
- Fashion items can be accessed by visiting the fitting room of any in-game boutique.
- Be sure to save your game after receiving your gift.
- Select Get via internet, then select Yes to continue. The game will connect to the internet and search for any gifts that are currently available.
- Highlight the Mystery Gift and press the A Button to confirm.
- Pokémon will be added to your party or your Pokémon Boxes.
- Non-fashion items will appear in your Bag.
- Fashion items can be accessed by visiting the fitting room of any in-game boutique.
- Be sure to save your game after receiving your gift.
- Select Get via Code/Password.
- Enter the code you received and select OK.
- Pokémon will be added to your party or your Pokémon Boxes.
- Non-fashion items will appear in your Bag.
- Fashion items can be accessed by visiting the fitting room of any in-game boutique.
- Be sure to save your game after receiving your gift.