The Pokémon Centers in Japan have announced that they have renewed the Pokémon Center Birthday Event Pokémon. Starting Sunday, November 1st, 2020, the Pokémon Center Exciting Birthday (ポケモンセンターわくわくおたんじょうび) present will be new! All Pokémon Centers and Pokémon Stores are operating with hygiene enhancement measures. Some stores may change their business hours or restrict admission due to COVID-19.


Present 1: Milcery with a Sweet!
Players will receive a serial code to get a Milcery with either the Star Sweet or Ribbon Sweet! It can used in Pokémon Sword or Shield! The Star Sweet and Ribbon Sweet are special Sweets that are difficult to obtain in normal play. The different Sweets allow Milcery to evolve into different Alcremie Forms. Available from November 1st, 2020 until October 31st, 2021.

Players need to bring their Nintendo Switch or Nintendo Switch Lite with their copy of Pokémon Sword or Shield to the Pokémon Center or Pokémon Store. You can receive this present regardless if you have purchased the Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass. One Pokémon present is given per birthday, even if you have two or more software titles, you will receive one present.

Present 2: A birthday sticker!
An original birthday sticker for your birthday. In addition, if you show the birthday sticker to the staff, you will be asked to put a congratulatory sticker on the birthday sticker!

Present 3: 'Pikachu's Congratulatory AR Card' for free!
An original card with a picture of Pokémon celebrating their birthday. What's more, if you look at the card on your smartphone or other devices, something wonderful might happen to you! Please get it on your birthday and check it out!

Source: https://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2019/10/191025_p01.html

The first code for Ash’s Pikachu Wearing Ash’s Caps was announced during the broadcast on September 29th, 2020. P1KACHUGET unlocks Pikachu (Original Cap) and the code must be entered into Pokémon Sword or Pokémon Shield by November 30, 2020, at 6:59 a.m. PST.

Get Ash’s Pikachu Wearing Ash’s Caps in Pokémon Sword or Pokémon Shield

Enter these Mystery Gift passwords into your game to receive different forms of Pikachu that are decked out in Ash’s iconic headgear.

As we approach the October 22 release of The Crown Tundra, the second part of the Pokémon Sword Expansion Pass and Pokémon Shield Expansion Pass, players can receive a plethora of Pikachu, each wearing one of Ash Ketchum's iconic caps from Pokémon the Series. In fact, once you receive these Pikachu in your Pokémon Sword or Pokémon Shield game, take a look at the Pokémon's Original Trainer—yep, these are Ash's Pikachu!

Keep checking back here to find Mystery Gift passwords that will let you add these Pikachu to your team. You'll get Pikachu wearing some of Ash's caps from throughout the animated series, ranging from his classic chapeau from when he first set out on his Pokémon adventure to more recent designs—like those seen in the film Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! and the current season of the TV show, Pokémon Journeys: The Series. See below for the passwords that have been revealed thus far.


Use these steps, along with one of the above passwords, to receive each form of Ash's Pikachu.

1. Launch your Pokémon Sword or Pokémon Shield game.
2. Select Mystery Gift on the X menu.
3. Select Get a Mystery Gift.
4. Select Get with Code/Password to connect to the internet.
5. Enter your password.
6. Watch as the gift arrives in your game. (Pokémon will appear in your party or your Pokémon Boxes.)
7. Be sure to save your game.

You do not need to have purchased the Pokémon Sword Expansion Pass or Pokémon Shield Expansion Pass to claim any of these forms of Ash's Pikachu, and you can receive each of these forms only once in a single save file. Also, please note that Ash's Pikachu cannot evolve. Likewise, Ash's Pikachu cannot be fed Max Soup, which is featured in The Isle of Armor (part one of the Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield Expansion Pass). Each of these passwords must be entered into your Pokémon Sword or Pokémon Shield game by November 30, 2020, at 6:59 a.m. PST, so don't wait, Trainers!

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/get-ashs-pikachu-wearing-ashs-caps-in-pokemon-sword-or-pokemon-shield/

YouTube Clip - Team Up with Pikachu Wearing Ash’s Iconic Caps!

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5YAwwSdmRm4

During the official Pokémon Sword and Shield - Pokemon Korea Champion Invitational Broadcast (포켓몬스터소드・실드 포켓몬 대한민국 챔피언 초청전 생중계) which was broadcast on YouTube on September 5th, 2020, a serial code to get a King’s Rock in Pokémon Sword and Shield was announced. The code is: K2020CHAMP10NS and it redeemable from September 5th, 2020 until September 6th, 2020 at 23:59. The code can be used worldwide to all players of Pokémon Sword and Shield.



Details about the Mewtwo Strikes Back Evolution (극장판 포켓몬스터 뮤츠의 역습 EVOLUTION) event Pokémon distributions were also announced during the stream. The movie which premieres in South Korea on September 30th, 2020 will have 2 serial codes. Players of Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's, Go, Eevee! can get a level 70 Mewtwo that knows the moves Psychic, Shadow Ball, Barrier and Calm Mind. Ash’s Charizard, which is level 50, will be available to players of Pokémon Sword and Shield and knows the moves Flamethrower, Dragon Tail, Slash and Seismic Toss.



An Ancient Mew TCG card as well as a Armored Mewtwo card will also be distributed to promote the movie.

YouTube Clip - Pokémon Korea Champion Invitational 2020 Broadcast Trailer

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ks7q3NvHsmc

The official Pokémon website has announced that players of Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield can get a serial code to claim a Porygon2 if they watch the Pokémon Players Cup which takes place August 22nd, 2020 and August 23rd, 2020. The serial code to get the Porygon2 will be announced during the broadcast and can be used until August 31st, 2020. The passcode is: PKMNPLAYERSCUP

Receive a Battle-Ready Porygon2 Celebrating the Pokémon Players Cup

Tune in to the broadcast on August 22 and 23 to get a password to redeem in Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield.

Have you been watching the Pokémon Players Cup, this summer's prestigious online battling tournament featuring top competitors from all over the world? The final rounds of Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield matches will be airing starting at 11:00 a.m. PDT on August 22 and August 23, 2020. If you tune in, you'll be treated to more than just some amazing battles—you'll also get the chance to receive a powerful, battle-ready Pokémon of your own!

At points throughout the broadcast of the Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield Players Cup Finals, a special password will be displayed to viewers. Enter this password into the Mystery Gift feature in your Pokémon Sword or Pokémon Shield game to receive a Porygon2 expertly trained to battle with Trick Room strategies, just as you might have seen in Pokémon Players Cup battles. Don't miss out on this great opportunity to add the Virtual Pokémon to your team to celebrate a great online tournament! The password will only work until August 31, 2020, so make sure to enter it before then!

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

• Watch the broadcast of the Players Cup VG Finals to find the password.
• Launch your Pokémon Sword or Pokémon Shield game.
• Select Mystery Gift on the X menu.
• Select Get a Mystery Gift.
• Select Get with Code/Password to connect to the internet.
• Enter the password.
• Watch as the gift arrives in your game. (Pokémon will appear in your party or your Pokémon Boxes.)
• Be sure to save your game.

Enjoy executing tricky strategies with Porygon2's Trick Room, and don't forget to watch the Pokémon Players Cup VG Finals on August 22 and 23, 2020, starting at 11 a.m. PDT each day.

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/receive-a-battle-ready-porygon2-celebrating-the-pokemon-players-cup/

The battle for the Pokémon Japan's Champions for 2020 will be streamed on NicoNico Live and YouTube Live! Watch the semifinals and finals of each category live, and enjoy the best Pokémon battles in the world! As a promotion for the broadcast, they are distributing an East Sea Tritodon Event Pokémon which was the champion Pokémon during the Pokémon Japan Championships 2019! The Event Pokémon present will be given away during the live broadcast and can be obtained in Pokémon Sword or Shield.

Air Times - Saturday, August 22nd, 2020

Junior Category: 10:00 a.m. JST
Senior Category: 1:00 p.m. JST
Master Category: 4:00 p.m. JST

East Sea Tritodon Event Pokémon Details:

ID: 200822
OT: カ・エール
Gender: Female
Level: 50
Moves: Protect, Surf, Ice Beam, Earth Power
Serial Code: PJCS2019CHAMP


Source: https://www.pokemon.co.jp/sp/tournament_2020/

A Shiny Amoonguss was distributed as part of the promotion for the Pokémon Sword and Shield Trainer's Cup YouTube stream broadcast by Pokémon Korea. The Amoonguss is based off of the one used by World Champion Senior Top 4 player Baik Jongyoon in the 2019 World Championships.

Shiny Amoonguss Details:

Level: 50
Moves: Clear Smog, Spore, Protect and Rage Powder
Gift Period: August 9th, 2020 until August 10th, 2020 at 23:00 pm
Serial Code: TRA1NERSCUP

Sources: https://www.facebook.com/PokemonCoKr/posts/3266479700058042 and https://pokemonkorea.co.kr/ptc2020