Apart from the Pokémon transferred from the different games, Pokémon HOME feature periodical Mystery Gift giveaways upon completion of certain tasks that let you catch rare Pokémon that would otherwise be very difficult or outright impossible to get.
Here you can find a list of these event Pokémon, so that you do not miss any possibility to use them, for example, in the VGC circuit!
Latest update: 12 February 2025. A shiny Keldeo and a shiny Meltan distribution are live!
Table of Contents
Giveaway Pokémon
Keldeo the Cherished (shiny; Galar, Isle of Armor & Crown Tundra Pokédexes) & Meltan the Cherished (shiny; Kanto Pokédex)
| Pokémon | Details | Dates | Obtention method |
|---|---|---|---|
 | This Ordinary Form Keldeo is shiny, has the Souvenir Ribbon and comes with this set. It’s the first time ever shiny Keldeo is available! The Pokémon is available in the mobile app of Pokémon HOME after completing the Galar, Isle of Armor, and Crown Tundra Pokédexes in this app, using Pokémon from Pokémon Sword or Pokémon Shield. | Since 12 Feb 2025 | Completing the Galar, Isle of Armor and Crown Tundra Pokédexes (mobile app of Pokémon HOME) |
 | This Meltan is shiny, has the Souvenir Ribbon and comes with this set. The Pokémon is available in the mobile app of Pokémon HOME after completing the Kanto Pokédex in this app, using Pokémon from Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! or Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee!. | Since 12 Feb 2025 | Completing the Kanto Pokédex (mobile app of Pokémon HOME) |
Enamorus the Cherished (shiny; Hisui Pokédex) & Manaphy the Cherished (shiny; Sinnoh Pokédex)
| Pokémon | Details | Dates | Obtention method |
|---|---|---|---|
 | This Incarnate Forme Enamorus is shiny, has the Souvenir Ribbon and comes with this set. It’s the first time ever shiny Enamorus is available! The Pokémon is available in the mobile app of Pokémon HOME after completing the Hisui Pokédex in this app, using Pokémon from Pokémon Legends: Arceus. | Since 28 Jan 2025 | Completing the Hisui Pokédex (mobile app of Pokémon HOME) |
 | This Manaphy is shiny, has the Souvenir Ribbon and comes with this set. It’s the first time ever shiny Manaphy is realistically available! The Pokémon is available in the mobile app of Pokémon HOME after completing the Sinnoh Pokédex in this app, using Pokémon from Pokémon Brilliant Diamond or Pokémon Shining Pearl. | Since 28 Jan 2025 | Completing the Sinnoh Pokédex (mobile app of Pokémon HOME) |
Meloetta the Cherished (shiny; Paldea, Kitakami and Blueberry Pokédexes)
| Pokémon | Details | Dates | Obtention method |
|---|---|---|---|
 | This Meloetta is shiny, has the Souvenir Ribbon and comes with this set. It’s the first time ever shiny Meloetta is available! The Pokémon is available in the mobile app of Pokémon HOME after completing the Paldea, Kitakami and Blueberry Pokédexes in this app, using Pokémon from Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet. | Since 16 Oct 2024 | Completing the Paldea, Kitakami and Blueberry Pokédexes (mobile app of Pokémon HOME) |
Sprigatito & Fuecoco & Quaxly (connectivity with Scarlet & Violet)
| Pokémon | Details | Dates | Obtention method |
|---|---|---|---|
 | This Sprigatito has its Hidden Ability Protean. It comes with perfect IVs in 2 stats and 20 IVs in the others. The Pokémon is available in the mobile app of Pokémon HOME after connecting it to Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet and transferring a Pokémon to the app. | Since 24 May 2023 | Connecting with and transferring from Scarlet or Violet (mobile app of Pokémon HOME) |
 | This Fuecoco has its Hidden Ability Unaware. It comes with perfect IVs in 2 stats and 20 IVs in the others. The Pokémon is available in the mobile app of Pokémon HOME after connecting it to Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet and transferring a Pokémon to the app. | Since 24 May 2023 | Connecting with and transferring from Scarlet or Violet (mobile app of Pokémon HOME) |
 | This Quaxly has its Hidden Ability Moxie. It comes with perfect IVs in 2 stats and 20 IVs in the others. The Pokémon is available in the mobile app of Pokémon HOME after connecting it to Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet and transferring a Pokémon to the app. | Since 24 May 2023 | Connecting with and transferring from Scarlet or Violet (mobile app of Pokémon HOME) |
Rowlet & Cyndaquil & Oshawott (connectivity with Legends: Arceus)
| Pokémon | Details | Dates | Obtention method |
|---|---|---|---|
 | This Rowlet has maximum effort level and its Hidden Ability Long Reach. It comes with perfect IVs in 2 stats and 20 IVs in the others. The Pokémon is available in the mobile app of Pokémon HOME after connecting it to Pokémon Legends: Arceus and transferring a Pokémon to the app. | Since 18 May 2022 | Connecting with and transferring from Legends: Arceus (mobile app of Pokémon HOME) |
 | This Cyndaquil has maximum effort level and its Hidden Ability Flash Fire. It comes with perfect IVs in 2 stats and 20 IVs in the others. The Pokémon is available in the mobile app of Pokémon HOME after connecting it to Pokémon Legends: Arceus and transferring a Pokémon to the app. | Since 18 May 2022 | Connecting with and transferring from Legends: Arceus (mobile app of Pokémon HOME) |
 | This Oshawott has maximum effort level and its Hidden Ability Shell Armor. It comes with perfect IVs in 2 stats and 20 IVs in the others. The Pokémon is available in the mobile app of Pokémon HOME after connecting it to Pokémon Legends: Arceus and transferring a Pokémon to the app. | Since 18 May 2022 | Connecting with and transferring from Legends: Arceus (mobile app of Pokémon HOME) |
Turtwig & Chimchar & Piplup (connectivity with Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl)
| Pokémon | Details | Dates | Obtention method |
|---|---|---|---|
 | This Turtwig has its Hidden Ability Shell Armor. It comes with perfect IVs in 2 stats and 20 IVs in the others. The Pokémon is available in the mobile app of Pokémon HOME after connecting it to Pokémon Brilliant Diamond or Pokémon Shining Pearl and transferring a Pokémon to the app. | Since 18 May 2022 | Connecting with and transferring from Brilliant Diamond or Shining Pearl (mobile app of Pokémon HOME) |
 | This Chimchar has its Hidden Ability Iron Fist. It comes with perfect IVs in 2 stats and 20 IVs in the others. The Pokémon is available in the mobile app of Pokémon HOME after connecting it to Pokémon Brilliant Diamond or Pokémon Shining Pearl and transferring a Pokémon to the app. | Since 18 May 2022 | Connecting with and transferring from Brilliant Diamond or Shining Pearl (mobile app of Pokémon HOME) |
 | This Piplup has its Hidden Ability Defiant. It comes with perfect IVs in 2 stats and 20 IVs in the others. The Pokémon is available in the mobile app of Pokémon HOME after connecting it to Pokémon Brilliant Diamond or Pokémon Shining Pearl and transferring a Pokémon to the app. | Since 18 May 2022 | Connecting with and transferring from Brilliant Diamond or Shining Pearl (mobile app of Pokémon HOME) |
Melmetal the Celebratory (Gigantamax; connectivity with GO)
| Pokémon | Details | Dates | Obtention method |
|---|---|---|---|
 | This Melmetal has the Gigantamax Factor and the Premier Ribbon. It comes with perfect IVs in all stats but Speed, which has 0 IVs. The Pokémon is available in the mobile app of Pokémon HOME after connecting it to Pokémon GO and transferring a Pokémon to HOME. | Since 10 Nov 2020 | Connecting with and transferring from GO (mobile app of Pokémon HOME) |
Grookey & Scorbunny & Sobble (connectivity with Sword & Shield)
| Pokémon | Details | Dates | Obtention method |
|---|---|---|---|
 | This Grookey has its Hidden Ability Grassy Surge. The Pokémon is available in the mobile app of Pokémon HOME after connecting it to Pokémon Sword or Pokémon Shield and transferring a Pokémon to the app. | Since 2 Jun 2020 | Connecting with and transferring from Sword or Shield (mobile app of Pokémon HOME) |
 | This Scorbunny has its Hidden Ability Libero. The Pokémon is available in the mobile app of Pokémon HOME after connecting it to Pokémon Sword or Pokémon Shield and transferring a Pokémon to the app. | Since 2 Jun 2020 | Connecting with and transferring from Sword or Shield (mobile app of Pokémon HOME) |
 | This Sobble has its Hidden Ability Sniper. The Pokémon is available in the mobile app of Pokémon HOME after connecting it to Pokémon Sword or Pokémon Shield and transferring a Pokémon to the app. | Since 2 Jun 2020 | Connecting with and transferring from Sword or Shield (mobile app of Pokémon HOME) |
Magearna the Cherished (completing the National Pokédex up to Eternatus)
| Pokémon | Details | Dates | Obtention method |
|---|---|---|---|
 | This Original Color Magearna has the Souvenir Ribbon. This is the only way to obtain Original Color Magearna in any game! The Pokémon is available in the mobile app of Pokémon HOME after completing the National Pokédex up to No. 890 (Eternatus), including Mythical Pokémon. | Since 12 Feb 2020 | Completing the National Pokédex up to Eternatus (mobile app of Pokémon HOME) |
Eevee (Wonder Box)
| Pokémon | Details | Dates | Obtention method |
|---|---|---|---|
 | The Pokémon is available in the mobile app of Pokémon HOME after completing a trade using the Wonder Box. | Since 12 Feb 2020 | Completing a trade through Wonder Box (mobile app of Pokémon HOME) |
Rotom (GTS)
| Pokémon | Details | Dates | Obtention method |
|---|---|---|---|
 | The Pokémon is available in the mobile app of Pokémon HOME after completing a trade using the GTS. | Since 12 Feb 2020 | Completing a trade through GTS (mobile app of Pokémon HOME) |
Pichu (Binder)
| Pokémon | Details | Dates | Obtention method |
|---|---|---|---|
 | The Pokémon is available in the mobile app of Pokémon HOME after completing a challenge and using the received sticker to decorate the Binder. | Since 12 Feb 2020 | Creating a Binder (mobile app of Pokémon HOME) |
Bulbasaur or Charmander or Squirtle (mobile app)
| Pokémon | Details | Dates | Obtention method |
|---|---|---|---|
 | This Bulbasaur has its Hidden Ability Chlorophyll. The Pokémon is available in the mobile app of Pokémon HOME after using it for the first time. | Since 12 Feb 2020 | Choosing Bulbasaur (mobile app of Pokémon HOME) |
 | This Charmander has its Hidden Ability Solar Power. The Pokémon is available in the mobile app of Pokémon HOME after using it for the first time. | Since 12 Feb 2020 | Choosing Charmander (mobile app of Pokémon HOME) |
 | This Squirtle has its Hidden Ability Rain Dish. The Pokémon is available in the mobile app of Pokémon HOME after using it for the first time. | Since 12 Feb 2020 | Choosing Squirtle (mobile app of Pokémon HOME) |
Pikachu (starter)
| Pokémon | Details | Dates | Obtention method |
|---|---|---|---|
 | This Pikachu has 20 IVs in all stats. The Pokémon is available in Pokémon HOME after starting it for the first time. | Since 12 Feb 2020 | Using Pokémon HOME |
Past events and giveaways
Bulbasaur the Celebratory & Squirtle the Celebratory (Gigantamax)
| Pokémon | Details | Dates | Obtention method |
|---|---|---|---|
| This Bulbasaur has the Gigantamax Factor and the Premier Ribbon. It comes with 30 IVs in all the stats. | 17–30 Jun 2021 | Giveaway (mobile app of Pokémon HOME) |
| This Squirtle has the Gigantamax Factor and the Premier Ribbon. It comes with 30 IVs in all the stats. | 17–30 Jun 2021 | Giveaway (mobile app of Pokémon HOME) |
Zeraora (shiny)
| Pokémon | Details | Dates | Obtention method |
|---|---|---|---|
 | This Zeraora is shiny. It comes with perfect IVs in all the stats but Defense, which has 30 IVs. The Pokémon is available in the mobile app of Pokémon HOME after transferring a Pokémon from Pokémon Sword or Pokémon Shield on 17 June–6 July 2020. | 30 Jun–6 Jul 2020 | Transferring from Sword or Shield (mobile app of Pokémon HOME) |
