Players of Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield hit the one million Trainers defeating Zeraora target and as a result, a Shiny Zeraora will be distributed on Pokémon Home for one week from June 30th, 2020 until July 6th, 2020 at 23:59 UTC to players that qualify.

Earn a Shiny Zeraora and Armorite Ore in Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield

If one million Trainers defeat Zeraora in a Max Raid Battle, players can receive a special Pokémon along with items that will be useful in The Isle of Armor.

The Isle of Armor, the first part of the Pokémon Sword Expansion Pass and the Pokémon Shield Expansion Pass, has arrived! To celebrate the release of this new chapter in the Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield adventure, players of those games can participate in Max Raid Battles against the Mythical Pokémon Zeraora.

From Wednesday, June 17, 2020, at 8:00 a.m. PDT until Sunday, June 28, 2020, at 4:59 p.m. PDT, Zeraora will appear in Max Raid Battles, so gather your friends as you attempt to take down this Mythical Pokémon. Zeraora has the potential to appear in three-star Max Raid Battles or higher, and in five-star Max Raid Battles, there's a chance that you'll encounter an especially powerful Shiny Zeraora. You won't be able to catch Zeraora after it's defeated, but if at least one million Trainers manage to defeat Zeraora during this special event, a Shiny Zeraora will be available to everyone in Pokémon HOME.

In addition to Shiny Zeraora, every player who takes part in these Max Raid Battles will receive a piece of Armorite Ore for every hundred thousand Trainers that defeat Zeraora after the first million is reached (up to a maximum of 10 pieces). Armorite Ore can be used in the dojo on the Isle of Armor to have your Pokémon learn moves.

If the target numbers are reached, you'll be able to claim your Shiny Zeraora and Armorite Ore via the Mystery Gifts menu in the mobile device version of Pokémon HOME from Monday, June 29, 2020, at 5:00 p.m. PDT until Monday, July 6, 2020, at 4:59 p.m. PDT. Note that you don't have to have the Expansion Pass to encounter or receive Zeraora. In order to claim these gifts, you must also meet the following condition:

You must have deposited a Pokémon in Pokémon HOME or moved a Pokémon to Pokémon Sword or Pokémon Shield from Pokémon HOME between Wednesday, June 17, 2020, at 8:00 a.m. PDT and Monday, July 6, 2020, at 4:59 p.m. PDT.

Note: Linking with Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield is a feature available only in the Nintendo Switch version of Pokémon HOME. For more details, please visit the Pokémon HOME section of the Pokémon Support website.

Assemble your best team to battle this Electric-type Mythical Pokémon, and help players from all over the world reach one million victories! And be sure to check out The Isle of Armor, the first part of the Pokémon Sword Expansion Pass and the Pokémon Shield Expansion Pass, available now!

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/earn-a-shiny-zeraora-and-armorite-ore-in-pokemon-sword-and-pokemon-shield/

Get a Shiny Zeraora and some Armorite Ore!

We hit our targets for the number of Trainers victorious in special Max Raid Battles!

We hit our targets for the number of Trainers to defeat Zeraora in special Max Raid Battles celebrating the release of The Isle of Armor, the first wave of content for the Pokémon Sword Expansion Pass and Pokémon Shield Expansion Pass. It looks like Trainers' skills were enough to impress Zeraora, because now a Shiny Zeraora will be joining your team! What's more, you'll also get some Armorite Ore, which will come in handy on the Isle of Armor.

You can receive all these gifts from the Gift Box in the Mystery Gifts menu in the mobile device version of Pokémon HOME.

Eligibility Conditions
In order to be eligible to receive the gifts, you must have moved Pokémon between Pokémon Sword or Pokémon Shield and Pokémon HOME from 15:00 UTC on June 17 to 23:59 UTC on July 6.

Note: You'll need to have linked the same Nintendo Account to both the Nintendo Switch version of Pokémon HOME and the mobile device version of Pokémon HOME in order to claim your gifts.

Note: The Pokémon displayed in the Gift Box will appear to have its regular coloring, even if it's a Shiny Pokémon.

Note: It may take some time for gifts received via code to appear after the code is used.

The official Pokémon website has announced that players of Pokémon Sword or Pokémon Shield that transfer one or more Pokémon between those games and the Nintendo Switch version of Pokémon HOME, can receive a Grookey, Scorbunny, and Sobble.

Get Grookey, Scorbunny, and Sobble with Hidden Abilities through Pokémon HOME

Enjoy some popular Pokémon with new tricks as you get ready for your Pokémon adventures to continue.

Have you been transferring Pokémon between Pokémon Sword or Pokémon Shield and Pokémon HOME as you prepare for your adventures in The Isle of Armor? Starting Tuesday, June 2, 2020, at 6:00 a.m. PDT, if you transfer one or more Pokémon between Pokémon Sword or Pokémon Shield and the Nintendo Switch version of Pokémon HOME, you'll be able to receive a Grookey, Scorbunny, and Sobble with Hidden Abilities as Mystery Gifts in the mobile device version of Pokémon HOME.

To claim your in-game gifts, follow these steps.

1. Launch the mobile device version of Pokémon HOME, and tap the button at the bottom of the screen to open the menu.
2. Select Mystery Gifts.
3. Select Gift Box.
4. Select the gift in your Gift Box that you'd like to claim.
5. Select Claim, and the Pokémon will be deposited into your Pokémon HOME Boxes.

Note: In order to receive these Pokémon, you will need to have the Nintendo Switch version of Pokémon HOME and the mobile device version of Pokémon HOME linked to the same Nintendo Account.

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/get-grookey-scorbunny-and-sobble-with-hidden-abilities-through-pokemon-home/

The official Pokémon website has announced that to celebrate the upcoming release of The Isle of Armor, players will be able to receive four special Galarian Pokémon via Mystery Gift starting on May 22nd, 2020.

Get Galarian Mr. Mime, Ponyta, Corsola, and Meowth with Hidden Abilities

Four cool Pokémon and bonus items can be yours via Mystery Gift in Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield.

The release of The Isle of Armor, the first part of the Pokémon Sword Expansion Pass and the Pokémon Shield Expansion Pass, is drawing near. To celebrate, Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield players will be able to receive four special Galarian Pokémon via Mystery Gift. Starting May 22, 2020, there will be a new Mystery Gift each week, each containing a Pokémon—Galarian Mr. Mime, Galarian Ponyta, Galarian Corsola, and Galarian Meowth—along with a variety of items. These Pokémon will also have Hidden Abilities, making them valuable additions to your team!

Here's the release schedule for these exciting distributions:

• May 22, 2020 — Galarian Mr. Mime with its Hidden Ability Ice Body, plus a Lure Ball, a Moon Ball, a Heavy Ball, and a Dream Ball
• May 29, 2020 — Galarian Ponyta with its Hidden Ability Anticipation, plus a Level Ball, a Fast Ball, a Love Ball, a Friend Ball, and a Beast Ball
• June 5, 2020 — Galarian Corsola with its Hidden Ability Cursed Body, plus Evolution items Sweet Apple, Tart Apple, Chipped Pot, Cracked Pot, Sachet, and Whipped Dream
• June 12, 2020 — Galarian Meowth with its Hidden Ability Unnerve, plus 100 Exp. Candies L and 50 Big Nuggets

To claim your in-game gift, follow these steps:

1. Launch your Pokémon Sword or Pokémon Shield game.
2. Select Mystery Gift.
3. Select Get a Mystery Gift.
4. Select Get via Internet.

Remember to check your Mystery Gift each week to make sure you get all four of these Galarian Pokémon and the bonus items. Then, get those Pokémon ready to explore The Isle of Armor when the first part of the Pokémon Sword Expansion Pass and the Pokémon Shield Expansion Pass releases by the end of June 2020!

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/get-galarian-mr-mime-ponyta-corsola-and-meowth-with-hidden-abilities/

The Pokémon the Movie Coco Special Advance Ticket pre-order release date, which was scheduled for April 17th, 2020, has been postponed. There is currently no plans to delay the release of the movie in theaters in Japan which is still scheduled for July 10th, 2020. Our list of COVID-19 canceled Pokémon Events has been updated with this announcement.


Source: https://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=3868

From March 27th, 2020 until April 19th, 2020, the Pokémon Collecting Guide (ポケモンあつめようガイド), which is packed with tips for completing the Pokémon Zukan, will be distributed at participating stores in Japan including Geo, TSUTAYA, and Joshin. The guide comes with special Dynamax Crystal (ダイクリスタル) serial codes to allow players of Pocket Monsters Sword and Shield participate in a special Max Raid Battles against Stonjourner and Eiscue. The serial codes can be used until April 30th, 2020.

Source: https://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2020/03/200319_gm02.html

The official Japanese movie website has announced the pre-order ticket campaign for the Pocket Monsters: Coco movie that is scheduled to premiere in theaters on July 10th, 2020. Those that pre-order a ticket can get an Alternate-colored Celebi and Zarude serial codes for Pocket Monsters Sword and Shield. You do not need to have the Expansion Pass in order to receive these Pokémon. Advanced tickets go on sale at participating stores on Friday, April 17th, 2020 until July 9th, 2020.

Ticket Prices: General Admission: 1,400 yen / Youth Ticket: 800 yen (Tax Included)

Okoya Forest Celebi and Zarude Special Advance Ticket with Serial Codes

The special advance ticket has two serial codes, one for the Okoya Forest Celebi (オコヤの森のセレビィ) and one for the Okoya Forest Zarude (オコヤの森のザルード). If you lightly scrape the silver part on the back of special advance ticket with a coin, 16 alphanumeric characters will appear for each serial code.

Zarude Details:

Level: 60
OT: オコヤのもり
ID: 200615
Ball: Cherish Ball
Ability: Leaf Guard
Held Item: Leftovers
Moves: Close Combat, Power Whip, Swagger, Snarl
Dates Available: June 15th, 2020 until September 30th, 2020

Alternate-colored Celebi Details:

Level: 60
OT: オコヤのもり
ID: 200417
Ball: Cherish Ball
Ability: Natural Cure
Held Item: Lucky Egg
Moves: Magical Leaf, Future Sight, Life Dew, Heal Bell
Dates Available: April 17th, 2020 until September 30th, 2020

COVID-19 Delay

The Pokémon the Movie Coco Special Advance Ticket pre-order release date, which was scheduled for April 17th, 2020, was postponed due to COVID-19. On June 15th, 2020, the official movie website updated and announced that the Special Advance Tickets could be purchased again starting on August 7th, 2020.


Source: https://www.pokemon-movie.jp/tickets/