How to claim Mystery Gifts in Pokemon Sword & Shield

In the Pokemon franchise — including Sword & Shield — Trainers can use a Mystery Gift code feature to obtain free rewards, such as exclusive pieces of clothing and occasionally even rare Pokemon. 

If you’re looking to catch ’em all in Pokemon Sword & Shield – or their DLC expansions – The Isle of Armor and The Crown Tundra – then opening some Mystery Gifts in the game will certainly help you along the way.

But with the games now being close to five years old, you might wonder whether any active codes are available. 

Will there be any more Mystery Gifts in Sword & Shield?

Now that Gen 9 is underway with the release of Pokemon Scarlet & Violet, the chances of more Mystery Gift codes being released for Sword & Shield are slim, as The Pokemon Company will focus on the newer game series.

Previously, there were regular free codes linked to events like Pokemon anniversaries or the release of new anime episodes. Players could also unlock Mystery Gifts as rewards for participating in Ranked Battles and in-game events.

Are there any Pokemon Sword & Shield Mystery Gift codes?

As of October 31, 2024, no Mystery Gift codes are available to claim in Pokemon Sword & Shield.

While new code releases are less likely due to the age of the game, we’ll update this page if any new codes are released in the future.

The most recent codes gave trainers a Lucario and a Sirfetch’d inspired by Ash’s versions from the Pokemon anime. However, both of these expired on October 1, 2022.

Mystery Gift competition rewards

Trainers who participated in the Test Your Luck! Online Competition can access a free reward with a special Mystery Gift, rewarding 50 BP when claimed.

To redeem it, simply follow the below steps up until step 4, and select ‘Get Battle Stadium Rewards‘ to obtain your free Battle Points.

How to claim Mystery Gifts

Claiming your Mystery Gifts in Pokemon is easy, but you won’t be able to do so until you complete the game’s first event in the Slumbering Weald, where you encounter Sword or Shield’s Legendary Pokemon for the first time.

Once you’ve done this, follow the steps below to claim your Mystery Gift:

1. Load up Pokemon Sword or Shield.
2. Open the game menu by pressing X, then select ‘Mystery Gift‘, with the pink present icon.
3. Select the ‘Get A Mystery Gift‘ option.
4. Choose which method you want to use to receive a gift. If you have a code, select the ‘Get With Code/Password‘ option.
5. Collect your gifts and enjoy!

Once claimed, Pokemon will be added to your Party or your Pokemon Boxes if there’s no room. Fashion items can be found by visiting the fitting room of any in-game boutique, while Non-fashion items will appear in your Bag.

You can see previously downloaded gifts by choosing ‘Check Mystery Gifts‘ in the menu.

Expired codes

Like something that’s listed in the expired list above? While many of these gifts are one-time only, some could come back around in the future — so keep an eye out!

Make sure to check out our Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Mystery Gifts, Scarlet & Violet Mystery Gifts, and Legends Arceus Mystery Gifts lists for all of the latest freebies.