As with many games, Pokémon HOME will provide various Pokémon to you as event distributions or for achieving certain milestones. This page is to detail each of the distribution
Sprigatito, Fuecoco & Quaxly |
Versions: Mobile required Release Date: May 30th 2023To celebrate the release of Version 3.0 of the mobile app, a special gift was given of the starters from Pokémon Scarlet & Violet if you deposit a Pokémon from that game. They all have their Hidden Ability Sprigatito ♂ | | Level 5
![Gift Pokémon - Pokémon HOME (3) Gift Pokémon - Pokémon HOME (3)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==) |
| OT: | Yours | ID: | Yours | Ability: | Protean | Tera Type | Grass | Hold Item: | No Item |
| Jolly Nature. Date of Receiving Pokémon HOME. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 5 | | ![Gift Pokémon - Pokémon HOME (4) Gift Pokémon - Pokémon HOME (4)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==) |
Fuecoco ♂ | | Level 5
![Gift Pokémon - Pokémon HOME (7) Gift Pokémon - Pokémon HOME (7)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==) |
| OT: | Yours | ID: | Yours | Ability: | Unaware | Tera Type | Fire | Hold Item: | No Item |
| Bold Nature. Date of Receiving Pokémon HOME. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 5 | | ![Gift Pokémon - Pokémon HOME (8) Gift Pokémon - Pokémon HOME (8)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==) |
Quaxly ♂ | | Level 5
![Gift Pokémon - Pokémon HOME (11) Gift Pokémon - Pokémon HOME (11)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==) |
| OT: | Yours | ID: | Yours | Ability: | Moxie | Tera Type | Water | Hold Item: | No Item |
| Jolly Nature. Date of Receiving Pokémon HOME. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 5 | | ![Gift Pokémon - Pokémon HOME (12) Gift Pokémon - Pokémon HOME (12)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==) |
| ![Gift Pokémon - Pokémon HOME (13) Gift Pokémon - Pokémon HOME (13)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==) |
Rowlet, Cyndaquil & Oshawott |
Versions: Mobile required Release Date: May 18th 2022To celebrate the release of Version 2.0 of the mobile app, a special gift was given of the starters from Pokémon Legends: Arceus if you deposit a Pokémon from that game. They all have Effort Level of 10 in each stat and have their Hidden Ability when transferred to games with Abilities Rowlet ♂ | | Level 5
![Gift Pokémon - Pokémon HOME (16) Gift Pokémon - Pokémon HOME (16)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==) |
| OT: | Yours | ID: | Yours | Ability: | Long Reach | Hold Item: | No Item |
| Jolly Nature. Date of Receiving Pokémon HOME. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 5 | | ![Gift Pokémon - Pokémon HOME (17) Gift Pokémon - Pokémon HOME (17)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==) |
Cyndaquil ♂ | | Level 5
![Gift Pokémon - Pokémon HOME (20) Gift Pokémon - Pokémon HOME (20)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==) |
| OT: | Yours | ID: | Yours | Ability: | Flash Fire | Hold Item: | No Item |
| Modest Nature. Date of Receiving Pokémon HOME. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 5 | | ![Gift Pokémon - Pokémon HOME (21) Gift Pokémon - Pokémon HOME (21)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==) |
Oshawott ♂ | | Level 5
![Gift Pokémon - Pokémon HOME (24) Gift Pokémon - Pokémon HOME (24)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==) |
| OT: | Yours | ID: | Yours | Ability: | Shell Armor | Hold Item: | No Item |
| Rash Nature. Date of Receiving Pokémon HOME. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 5 | | ![Gift Pokémon - Pokémon HOME (25) Gift Pokémon - Pokémon HOME (25)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==) |
| ![Gift Pokémon - Pokémon HOME (26) Gift Pokémon - Pokémon HOME (26)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==) |
Turtwig, Chimchar & Piplup |
Versions: Mobile required Release Date: May 18th 2022To celebrate the release of Version 2.0 of the mobile app, a special gift was given of the starters from Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl if you deposit a Pokémon from that game. They all have their Hidden Ability Turtwig ♂ | | Level 5
![Gift Pokémon - Pokémon HOME (29) Gift Pokémon - Pokémon HOME (29)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==) |
| OT: | Yours | ID: | Yours | Ability: | Shell Armor | Hold Item: | No Item |
| Adamant Nature. Date of Receiving Pokémon HOME. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 5 | | ![Gift Pokémon - Pokémon HOME (30) Gift Pokémon - Pokémon HOME (30)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==) |
Chimchar ♂ | | Level 5
![Gift Pokémon - Pokémon HOME (33) Gift Pokémon - Pokémon HOME (33)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==) |
| OT: | Yours | ID: | Yours | Ability: | Iron Fist | Hold Item: | No Item |
| Hasty Nature. Date of Receiving Pokémon HOME. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 5 | | ![Gift Pokémon - Pokémon HOME (34) Gift Pokémon - Pokémon HOME (34)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==) |
Piplup ♂ | | Level 5
![Gift Pokémon - Pokémon HOME (37) Gift Pokémon - Pokémon HOME (37)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==) |
| OT: | Yours | ID: | Yours | Ability: | Defiant | Hold Item: | No Item |
| Modest Nature. Date of Receiving Pokémon HOME. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 5 | | ![Gift Pokémon - Pokémon HOME (38) Gift Pokémon - Pokémon HOME (38)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==) |
| ![Gift Pokémon - Pokémon HOME (39) Gift Pokémon - Pokémon HOME (39)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==) |
Bulbasaur & Squirtle |
Versions: Mobile required Release Date: June 17th 2021 - June 30th 2021To celebrate the release of Version 1.4 of the mobile app, a special gift was given of a Bulbasaur and a Squirtle with the Gigantamax Factor, allowing them to Gigantamax when they are fully evolved | OT: | 210601 | ID: | HOME | Ability: | Overgrow | Hold Item: | No Item |
| Bold Nature. Date of Receiving Pokémon HOME. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 14 | Vine Whip | Growth | Leech Seed | Razor Leaf |
| ![Gift Pokémon - Pokémon HOME (44) Gift Pokémon - Pokémon HOME (44)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==) |
| OT: | 210601 | ID: | HOME | Ability: | Torrent | Hold Item: | No Item |
| Modest Nature. Date of Receiving Pokémon HOME. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 14 | Water Gun | Withdraw | Rapid Spin | Bite |
| ![Gift Pokémon - Pokémon HOME (49) Gift Pokémon - Pokémon HOME (49)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==) |
| ![Gift Pokémon - Pokémon HOME (50) Gift Pokémon - Pokémon HOME (50)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==) |
Melmetal |
Versions: Mobile & Switch required Release Date: November 10th2020When the Pokémon GO to Pokémon HOME connectivity is released, when you first send a Pokémon from Pokémon GO to Pokémon HOME, you'll receive a Melmetal in your Pokémon HOME Mystery Gift box. This Melmetal will have the ability to Gigantamax Melmetal | | Level 100
![Gift Pokémon - Pokémon HOME (53) Gift Pokémon - Pokémon HOME (53)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==) |
| OT: | HOME | ID: | 808809 | Ability: | Iron Fist | Hold Item: | No Item |
| Brave Nature. Date of Receiving Pokémon HOME. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 100 | Double Iron Bash | Hyper Beam | Dynamic Punch | Thunder Punch |
| ![Gift Pokémon - Pokémon HOME (54) Gift Pokémon - Pokémon HOME (54)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==) |
| ![Gift Pokémon - Pokémon HOME (55) Gift Pokémon - Pokémon HOME (55)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==) |
Shiny Zeraora |
Versions: Mobile & Switch required Release Date: June 30th 2020 - July 6th 2020From June 30th, to celebrate 1 million players beating the Zeraora raids in Sword & Shield, all players were able to receive a shiny Zeraora and 8 Armorite Ore. The Shiny Zeraora has 5 guaranteed max IVs with its Defense being 30. To do this, you need to deposit a Pokémon into Pokémon HOME from Pokémon Sword & Shield on the Nintendo Switch version, you can receive the gifts. This was only available in a one week period Zeraora | | Level 100 ★![Gift Pokémon - Pokémon HOME (58) Gift Pokémon - Pokémon HOME (58)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==) |
| OT: | HOME | ID: | 200630 | Ability: | Volt Absorb | Hold Item: | No Item |
| Hasty Nature. Date of Receiving Pokémon HOME. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 100 | Plasma Fists | Close Combat | Blaze Kick | Outrage |
| ![Gift Pokémon - Pokémon HOME (59) Gift Pokémon - Pokémon HOME (59)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==) |
| ![Gift Pokémon - Pokémon HOME (60) Gift Pokémon - Pokémon HOME (60)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==) |
Hidden Ability Galar Starters |
Versions: Mobile & Switch required Release Date: June 2nd 2020From June 2nd, you can receive all three Galar Starters with their Hidden Abilities. To do this, you need to deposit a Pokémon into Pokémon HOME from Pokémon Sword & Shield on the Nintendo Switch version, you can receive the Grookey, Scorbunny and Sobble in the mobile version. There is no end date for receiving them and they can be natively shiny Grookey ♂/♀ | | Level 5
![Gift Pokémon - Pokémon HOME (63) Gift Pokémon - Pokémon HOME (63)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==) |
| OT: | Yours | ID: | Yours | Ability: | Grassy Surge | Hold Item: | No Item |
| Adamant Nature. Date of Receiving Pokémon HOME. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 5 | | |
Scorbunny ♂/♀ | | Level 5
![Gift Pokémon - Pokémon HOME (66) Gift Pokémon - Pokémon HOME (66)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==) |
| OT: | Yours | ID: | Yours | Ability: | Libero | Hold Item: | No Item |
| Jolly Nature. Date of Receiving Pokémon HOME. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 5 | | |
Sobble ♂/♀ | | Level 5
![Gift Pokémon - Pokémon HOME (69) Gift Pokémon - Pokémon HOME (69)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==) |
| OT: | Yours | ID: | Yours | Ability: | Sniper | Hold Item: | No Item |
| Modest Nature. Date of Receiving Pokémon HOME. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 5 | | |
| ![Gift Pokémon - Pokémon HOME (72) Gift Pokémon - Pokémon HOME (72)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==) |
Original Color Magearna |
Versions: Mobile Release Date: February 14th 2020In the Mobile version of the game, when you have completed the National Pokédex, you will receive the special Original Color Magearna. If it doesn't appear, then shift every Pokémon one box to the right and it should appear. This will last for a month from activation Magearna | | Level 50
![Gift Pokémon - Pokémon HOME (75) Gift Pokémon - Pokémon HOME (75)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==) |
| OT: | Yours | ID: | Yours | Ability: | Soul-Heart | Hold Item: | No Item |
| Mild Nature. Date of Receiving Pokémon HOME. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 50 | Fleur Cannon | Flash Cannon | Defense Curl | Rest |
| ![Gift Pokémon - Pokémon HOME (76) Gift Pokémon - Pokémon HOME (76)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==) |
| ![Gift Pokémon - Pokémon HOME (77) Gift Pokémon - Pokémon HOME (77)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==) |
Eevee - Wonder Box |
Versions: Mobile Release Date: February 12th 2020In the Mobile version of the game, when you have first had a Pokémon that you deposited in the Wonder Box be taken, you will receive an Eevee. This will last for a month from activation Eevee ♂/♀ | | Level 5
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| OT: | Yours | ID: | Yours | Ability: | Adaptability | Hold Item: | No Item |
| Serious Nature. Date of Receiving Pokémon HOME. Had a fateful encounter at Lv. 5 | Helping Hand | Tackle | Growl | Tail Whip |
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| ![Gift Pokémon - Pokémon HOME (80) Gift Pokémon - Pokémon HOME (80)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==) |
Rotom - GTS |
Versions: Mobile Release Date: February 12th 2020In the Mobile version of the game, when you have first had a Pokémon that you deposited in the GTS be taken, you will receive a Rotom. This will last for a month from activation Rotom | | Level 5
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| OT: | Yours | ID: | Yours | Ability: | Levitate | Hold Item: | No Item |
| Timid Nature. Date of Receiving Pokémon HOME. Had a fateful encounter at Lv. 5 | Thunder Shock | Astonish | Double Team | |
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| ![Gift Pokémon - Pokémon HOME (83) Gift Pokémon - Pokémon HOME (83)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==) |
Pichu - Complete a Challenge |
Versions: Mobile Release Date: February 12th 2020In the Mobile version of the game, when you have first completed a challenge and obtain a sticker and put it in your profile, you will receive a special Pichu. This will last for a month from activation Pichu ♂/♀ | | Level 5
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| OT: | Yours | ID: | Yours | Ability: | Static | Hold Item: | No Item |
| Hardy Nature. Date of Receiving Pokémon HOME. Had a fateful encounter at Lv. 5 | | |
| ![Gift Pokémon - Pokémon HOME (86) Gift Pokémon - Pokémon HOME (86)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==) |
Starter Pokémon - Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle |
Versions: Mobile Release Date: February 12th 2020In the Mobile version of the game, when you have first load the app on mobile, you will get given a choice of Starter Pokémon from Grand Oak. These have their Hidden Abilities Bulbasaur ♂/♀ | | Level 5
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| OT: | Yours | ID: | Yours | Ability: | Chlorophyll | Hold Item: | No Item |
| Any Nature. Date of Receiving Pokémon HOME. Had a fateful encounter at Lv. 5 | | |
Charmander ♂/♀ | | Level 5
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| OT: | Yours | ID: | Yours | Ability: | Solar Power | Hold Item: | No Item |
| Timid Nature. Date of Receiving Pokémon HOME. Had a fateful encounter at Lv. 5 | | |
Squirtle ♂/♀ | | Level 5
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| OT: | Yours | ID: | Yours | Ability: | Rain Dish | Hold Item: | No Item |
| Any Nature. Date of Receiving Pokémon HOME. Had a fateful encounter at Lv. 5 | | |
| ![Gift Pokémon - Pokémon HOME (93) Gift Pokémon - Pokémon HOME (93)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==) |
Pikachu |
Versions: Nintendo Switch, Mobile Release Date: February 12th 2020In both versions of the game, when you first load up the app, you will find a Pikachu is waiting for you in the free box ピカチュウ ♂ | | Level 5
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| OT: | HOME | ID: | 200212 | Ability: | Static | Hold Item: | No Item |
| Any Nature. Date of Receiving Pokémon HOME. Had a fateful encounter at Lv. 5 | Thunder Shock | Tail Whip | Growl | Quick Attack |
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| ![Gift Pokémon - Pokémon HOME (96) Gift Pokémon - Pokémon HOME (96)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==) |