The official Pokémon website has announced that from October 16th, 2022 until November 18th, 2022, a serial code card that lets players of Pokémon Sword or Pokémon Shield receive Genesect, Volcanion, and Marshadow will be distributed in the US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. The codes were previously distributed in Europe in September 2022.

Receive Genesect, Volcanion, and Marshadow in Your Pokémon Sword or Pokémon Shield Game

Visit a participating retailer to claim codes that’ll let you receive these Mythical Pokémon.

There’s a trio of Mythical Pokémon waiting to join your travels through the Galar region—and to get them, all you need to do is visit a participating retailer in your region! There, you can get codes that’ll let you receive Genesect, Volcanion, and Marshadow in your Pokémon Sword or Pokémon Shield game.

Genesect and Volcanion

• US: GameStop (October 16–29, 2022)
• Canada: GameStop (October 16–29, 2022)
• Australia and New Zealand: JB Hi-Fi (October 21 – November 18, 2022)

Marshadow

• US: Target (October 30 – November 12, 2022)
• Canada: GameStop (October 30 – November 12, 2022)
• Australia and New Zealand: JB Hi-Fi (October 21 –November 18, 2022)

While you’re there, be sure to ask about preordering Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet, the newest titles in the Pokémon video game series and the first to feature an open-world adventure. Featuring a new region named Paldea, these games are filled with never-before-seen Pokémon and multiple storylines, and they introduce the mysterious Terastal phenomenon, which makes your Pokémon glisten like gemstones and can even change their types!

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

1. Launch your Pokémon Sword or Pokémon Shield
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 codes one by one.
6. Watch as the gifts arrive in your game. (Pokémon will appear in your party or your Pokémon Boxes. Items will appear in your Bag.)
7. Be sure to save your game.

There’s no purchase necessary to receive these codes, but they’re only available while supplies last, so don’t delay! Please note that there is a limit of one code per Pokémon per person, and each code can only be used once.

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/receive-genesect-volcanion-and-marshadow-in-your-pokemon-sword-or-pokemon-shield-game/

The Pokémon TCG: Arceus VSTAR Ultra Premium Collection will be available on November 4th, 2022, exclusively at GameStop for $99.99 USD.

Pokémon TCG: Arceus VSTAR Ultra Premium Collection

From the nothingness of the void came the cry of the Alpha Pokémon…Arceus is ready to shine in this special Ultra-Premium Collection starring Arceus V and VSTAR as pure metal cards! The Mythical Pokémon VSTAR has been a staple in Pokémon TCG competitions since its release in the Sword & Shield—Brilliant Stars expansion—even winning the 2022 Pokémon TCG World Championships in the Masters Division—and can now be yours as a shining metal collectible. With a whopping stack of 15 booster packs, metal damage counter dice, an Arceus playmat, and many more treasures—this curated set has what it takes to bring your gameplay to mythical new levels and shine as bright as Arceus itself.


The Pokémon TCG: Arceus VSTAR Ultra Premium Collection includes:

• 15 Pokémon TCG booster packs
• 1 metal card featuring Arceus V
• 1 metal card featuring Arceus VSTAR
• 1 playmat featuring Arceus
• 1 metal coin featuring Arceus
• 6 metal damage counter dice
• 1 acrylic VSTAR marker
• A code card usable in either the Pokémon TCG Online or Pokémon TCG Live

Sources: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/product-gallery/arceus-vstar-ultra-premium-collection/ and https://www.gamestop.com/toys-games/trading-cards/products/pokemon-trading-card-game-arceus-vstar-ultra-premium-collection-gamestop-exclusive/348741.html

The Pokémon TCG: Eevee Evolutions Premium Collection will be available exclusively at GameStop stores in Canada and the United States on November 11th, 2022 for $69.99 USD. High resolution artwork of the packaging and cards have been added to an Imageboard thread.

Description:

Get ready to have your hands full with a ton of Pokémon TCG cards—with Eevee V at the forefront! For the first time ever, Eevee and all of its Evolutions appear together in a Pokémon TCG collection as Pokémon V! That’s right—in this collection, you get 9 foil promo cards featuring Eevee V and each of its Evolutions. If that’s not enough, you also get 9 Pokémon TCG booster packs to really get your collection going strong. This Eevee V Evolutions premium collection of Pokemon The Trading Card Game cards is a must-have for any collector or fan.

Features

• 9 Pokémon TCG booster packs
• 1 promo card featuring Eevee V
• 1 promo card featuring Vaporeon V
• 1 promo card featuring Jolteon V
• 1 promo card featuring Flareon V
• 1 promo card featuring Espeon V
• 1 promo card featuring Umbreon V
• 1 promo card featuring Leafeon V
• 1 promo card featuring Glaceon V
• 1 promo card featuring Sylveon V
• A code card for Pokémon TCG Live

Source: https://www.gamestop.com/toys-games/trading-cards/products/pokemon-trading-card-game-eevee-v-premium-collection/342586.html

The official Pokémon website has announced that from September 9th, 2022 until September 30th, 2022, a serial code card that lets players of Pokémon Sword or Pokémon Shield receive Genesect, Volcanion, and Marshadow will be distributed.

COUNTRIES	STORES
UK	GAME
Ireland	GameStop
Germany	GameStop
France	Micromania-Zing
Italy	GameStop
Spain	GAME
Netherlands and Belgium	GameMania

Receive Genesect, Volcanion, and Marshadow in Pokémon Sword or Pokémon Shield

Visit a participating GAME store in the UK or GameStop in Ireland to claim codes to receive these Mythical Pokémon in your game.

There’s a trio of Mythical Pokémon waiting to join your travels through the Galar region—all you need to do to find them is visit your local GAME store in the UK or GameStop in Ireland. Until 30 September 2022, you can get codes there that let you receive Genesect, Volcanion, and Marshadow in your Pokémon Sword or Pokémon Shield game.

While you’re at the store, be sure to check out the recently released Pokémon Trading Card Game: Sword & Shield—Lost Origin expansion, too. It features brand-new Radiant Pokémon, awesome new Pokémon VSTAR, and the return of the Lost Zone, a place from which discarded cards cannot be recovered!

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

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

There’s no purchase necessary to receive these codes, but they’re only available while stocks last, so don’t delay! Please note that there is only one code for each Pokémon per person, and each code can only be used once.

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/uk/pokemon-news/receive-genesect-volcanion-and-marshadow-in-pokemon-sword-or-pokemon-shield/

Ontvang 3 mythische Pokémon in Pokémon Sword en Shield

Mis deze kans niet om drie mythische Pokémon, zijnde Genesect, Volcanion en Marshadow, te ontvangen in Pokémon Sword of Shield! Haal nog tot en met 30 september je codes op in één van de Game Mania-winkels, en krijg de kans om deze drie mythische Pokémon in te zetten tijdens jouw avontuur!

Let op: De code kan alleen verkregen worden in de Game Mania winkels. 1 code per klant. Je ontvangt alle drie de mythische Pokémon op 1 codekaart.

Belangrijke informatie voor het ontvangen van de codes

• Je kunt een code alleen afhalen in een van onze winkels
• Na 30 september is het niet meer mogelijk om een code af te halen in onze winkels
• Er is een beperkt aantal codes beschikbaar, OP=OP
• De code moet uiterlijk 31 december 2022 om 07.59u worden ingewisseld.
• Maximaal één set codes per persoon.
• Elk persoon krijgt drie unieke codes per Pokémon op één codevoucher.
• Codes zijn niet bedoeld voor wederverkoop.

Zo ontvang je Genesect, Volcanion en Marshadow in Pokémon Sword of Shield!

1. Start je Pokémon Sword- of Pokémon Shield spel.
2. Selecteer Mystery Gift in het x-menu.
3. Selecteer Krijg een Mysteriecadeau.
4. Selecteer Ophalen met Code/Wachtwoord om verbinding te maken met het internet.
5. Voer uw code in.
6. Zie hoe de gift in je spel arriveert (Pokémon verschijnt in je party of pokémon dozen. Items verschijnen in je tas of in de paskamer van een boetiek in de galar-regio.)
7. Zorg ervoor dat je het spel opslaat.
8. Redeem jouw code voor 31/12/2022 om 7u59.

Source: https://www.gamemania.nl/nl/blog/pokemon-distributie-3-mythische

The Pokémon Company and GameStop have announced that starting on September 9th, 2022, a Lost Origin Hisuian Zoroark Promo Card will be distributed to those that purchase $15 on Pokémon TCG products in store at participating GameStop locations in Canada and the United States.

Get a Pokémon TCG: Sword & Shield—Lost Origin Hisuian Zoroark Promo Card

Visit participating GameStop stores in the US and Canada to receive this promo card as a gift with purchase.

The new Pokémon Trading Card Game: Sword & Shield—Lost Origin expansion arrives on September 9, 2022. You can celebrate this release with a special Hisuian Zoroark promo card, available at GameStop stores in the US and Canada. When you spend $15 on Pokémon TCG products in store or online, you’ll receive this promo card as a gift with purchase. This special card bears the GameStop logo, making it a unique addition to your Pokémon TCG collection.


Visit participating retailers starting September 9 to see the new Sword & Shield—Lost Origin expansion and to get your Hisuian Zoroark promo card gift with purchase. This offer is only good while supplies last!

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/get-a-pokemon-tcg-sword-shield-lost-origin-hisuian-zoroark-promo-card/

Limited time Pokémon GO PokéStops will be available at participating retailers in Canada and the United States from August 1st, 2022 to August 14th, 2022.

Check Out the Pokémon TCG: Pokémon GO Expansion and Spin PokéStops at Select Retailers

For a limited time, participating retailers will have PokéStops to celebrate the latest Pokémon TCG release.

Headed to your local shop to check out the new Pokémon Trading Card Game: Pokémon GO expansion? Be sure to boot up Pokémon GO while you’re there! Until August 14, 2022, participating retail locations will have PokéStops, giving you the opportunity to nab in-game items for Pokémon GO while you discover this collaborative expansion’s unique cards.

Trainers in the US can find these PokéStops at select GameStop and Best Buy stores, while Trainers in Canada can stop by participating GameStop, Toys “R” Us, London Drugs, Mastermind Toys, and Indigo Books stores. Just remember that these locations will only have PokéStops until August 14!

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/check-out-the-pokemon-tcg-pokemon-go-expansion-and-spin-pokestops-at-select-retailers/

GameStop has announced that to promote the release of the Pokémon TCG: Sword & Shield Astral Radiance expansion set on May 27th, 2022, customers that purchase $15 or more of Pokémon TCG products will receive a Hisuian Typhlosion promo card while supplies last.

Source: https://www.gamestop.ca/mayflyerPage7

Video game retailers around the world will be distributing serial codes to players of Pokémon Legends: Arceus for free and they can receive a Hisuian Growlithe and 20 Feather Balls.

Distribution Stores:
GameStop: Canada, USA - February 25th, 2022
GAME: UK, Spain - March 4th, 2022
GameStop: Ireland, Italy - March 4th, 2022
Micromania: France - March 4th, 2022
GameMania: Belgium, The Netherlands - March 4th, 2022

Get Hisuian Growlithe and 20 Feather Balls from GameStop

Visit a participating GameStop near you to receive a code card that’ll bring this Pokémon and bonus items into your Pokémon Legends: Arceus game.

Whether you've only just started your journey through the Hisui region in Pokémon Legends: Arceus or you've already been exploring the land for a while now, you're probably researching all kinds of different Pokémon...but have you found Hisuian Growlithe yet? No?! Well, starting February 25, 2022, Trainers in the US and Canada can visit a participating GameStop store in their region to pick up a special code card that will let them add a Hisuian Growlithe to their team—and you'll get 20 Feather Balls, to boot!

The Hisuian Growlithe you'll receive will arrive at Lv. 26, commemorating Pokémon's twenty-six-year history. The 20 Feather Balls you'll receive are great for catching Pokémon from a safe distance. They're also helpful for catching Pokémon that fly high up in the air.

While you're visiting a participating retailer, you can check out the new Pokémon Trading Card Game: Sword & Shield—Brilliant Stars expansion, which releases on the same day!

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

1. Launch your Pokémon Legends: Arceus game.
2. Press the Up Button to open the menu, scroll with the ZL or ZR Button until you reach the Communications screen, then select Mystery Gifts.
3. Select Get with Code/Password to connect to the internet.
4. Enter your code.
5. Watch as the gift arrives in your game.
6. Be sure to save your game.

No purchase is required to receive a code card, but the offer is only good while supplies last, so don't delay.

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/get-hisuian-growlithe-and-20-feather-balls-from-gamestop/

From October 22nd, 2021 until November 11th, 2021, players of Pokémon Sword and Shield can receive a free distribution code in-store at participating GameStop locations to unlock a Shiny Zacian for your Pokémon Shield game and Shiny Zamazenta for your Pokémon Sword game.

Country Distribution List:

US: Gamestop - Shiny Zacian - October 22 – November 11, 2021
US: Gamestop - Shiny Zamazenta - November 12–26, 2021
Canada: Gamestop - Shiny Zacian - October 22 – November 4, 2021
Canada: Gamestop - Shiny Zamazenta - November 5–18, 2021
UK: GAME (In-Store and online)
Germany, Austria, Switzerland: Gamestop (In-Store only)
Ireland: Gamestop Shiny Zacian and Shiny Zamazenta (In-store & Online)
Spain: GAME (In-Store & Online), FNAC (In-Store)
France: Micromania (In-Store & Online)
Italy: Gamestop (Online)
Belgium, Netherlands: GameMania (In-Store & Online)
Denmark: Nintendopusheren (In-Store), NØRDCON (October 23rd/24th), Proshop (In-Store & Online)
Sweden, Norway, Finland: Proshop (Online), Spel & Sånt
South Africa: Nintendo Distributor Email
Japan: Participating video game retailers nationwide in Japan
Malaysia, Phillipines, Thailand: Various gaming stores (In-store)
Singapore: Pokémon Center, Best Denki*, BS SONS, Card Nation, Challenger*, Courts*, CynicsSG, Eplay, Family-Com, G & E Gaming, Gain City*, Game Academia, Game Resort, Game State Singapore, GameMartz, Gamewerks, Gamextreme, Generation Games, Happyland Collectibles, Harvey Norman*, Parisilk*, PLAYe, Pokémon Center Singapore, Popular*, Qisahn.sg, RPG - Right Place for Gadgets, Starled, Tangs*, Toy or Game, Toys Terminal, War Games, Zark Games
Hong Kong: 1O1O center & csl (In-Store)
Taiwan: 7-11

Get Shiny Zacian and Shiny Zamazenta at GameStop

Visit the retailer to receive a code card that lets you bring these Legendary Pokémon into your Pokémon Sword or Pokémon Shield game.

Are you a Pokémon Sword player who has been itching to add Zamazenta to your game? Or maybe you're a Pokémon Shield player whose Pokédex has a noticeable lack of Zacian. Well, you're in luck! Soon, you'll be able to get Shiny Zacian and Shiny Zamazenta by visiting a GameStop store and picking up a special code card.

The codes let you receive Shiny Zacian in Pokémon Shield and Shiny Zamazenta in Pokémon Sword. Both Pokémon arrive at Lv. 100, and both Pokémon come with their trademark held item—a Rusted Sword for Zacian and a Rusted Shield for Zamazenta. These items allow the Pokémon to change into their powerful Crowned Sword and Crowned Shield forms, respectively.

Check out the schedule below to see when you can get code cards from your local GameStop store.

• Shiny Zacian
  • October 22 – November 11, 2021 (US)
  • October 22 – November 4, 2021 (Canada)
• Shiny Zamazenta
  • November 12–26, 2021 (US)
  • November 5–18, 2021 (Canada)

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

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 save your game and connect to the internet.
5. Enter your code or password.
6. Watch as the gift arrives in your game. (Pokémon will appear in your party or your Pokémon Boxes. Items will appear in your Bag or in the fitting room of any boutique in the Galar region.)
7. Be sure to save your game.

There's no purchase required for this promotion, but the offer is only available while supplies last, so don't delay. Head over to GameStop to claim your Shiny Zacian and Shiny Zamazenta!

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/get-shiny-zacian-and-shiny-zamazenta-at-gamestop/

GameStop Distribution Code

Receive Shiny Zacian for your Pokémon Shield game and Shiny Zamazenta for your Pokémon Sword game. Get a free distribution code in-store while supplies last! Check your local GameStop store for details.

Sources: https://www.facebook.com/GameStop/photos/a.126580857361849/4840519925967895/ and https://twitter.com/GameStopCanada/status/1450102456319463428

Singapore Distribution Code

During October 22 (Fri) to November 18 (Thu), special Serial Codes where you can receive Shiny Zamazenta in Pokémon Sword and Shiny Zacian in Pokémon Shield on Nintendo Switch will be distributed at the designated game stores in the list below. A decent amount has been prepared, but the distribution will end once the codes have ran out.

How to receive the Serial Code

Please tell a staff at the store that you want to receive Shiny Zacian and Shiny Zamazenta flyer

Regarding the Serial Code

You will receive a flyer that has two Serial Codes;
a Serial Code to receive Shiny Zacian in Pokémon Shield
a Serial Code to receive Shiny Zamazenta in Pokémon Sword.

*The flyer is limited to one per person.
*The Serial Code can only be used once per save data. It cannot be used twice or more.

Pokémon

- Shiny Zamazenta for Pokémon Sword
　 Held item: Rusted Shield
- Shiny Zacian for Pokémon Shield
　 Held item: Rusted Sword

Distribution Period: October 22 (Fri) to November 18, 2021 (Thurs)
Code Redemption End Date: November 25, 2021 (Thu)
Store List: Best Denki*, BS SONS, Card Nation, Challenger*, Courts*, CynicsSG, Eplay, Family-Com, G & E Gaming, Gain City*, Game Academia, Game Resort, Game State Singapore, GameMartz, Gamewerks, Gamextreme, Generation Games, Happyland Collectibles, Harvey Norman*, Parisilk*, PLAYe, Pokémon Center Singapore, Popular*, Qisahn.sg, RPG - Right Place for Gadgets, Starled, Tangs*, Toy or Game, Toys Terminal, War Games, Zark Games
* Note The Pamhlet will be distributed in only selected stores where video games are sold

Source: https://sg.portal-pokemon.com/topics/game/211014130000_receive_shiny_zacian_and_zamazenta.html

Participating game retailers in Europe are distributing a Gigantamax Duraludon Dynamax Crystal serial code from August 27th, 2021 until September 27th. 2021 to players of Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield.

United Kingdom - GAME
France - Micromania
Belgium/The Netherlands - GameMania
Gemany, Italy, Austria, Switzerland, Ireland - Gamestop

Encounter and Battle Gigantamax Duraludon ONLY FOR Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield

We are pleased to offer a FREE DYNAMAX CRYSTAL from 27th August - 27th September 2021. All you have to do is enter your email address and we will email you a unique code with instructions on how to receive your Dynamax Crystal.

Using this Dynamax Crystal will make a special Max Raid Battle available in your game where you’ll be able to face Gigantamax Duraludon. You’ll be able to attempt this Max Raid Battle as many times as it takes to win or until midnight on the day that the Dynamax Crystal was used.

USE THESE STEPS, ALONG WITH YOUR CODE, TO RECEIVE YOUR DYNAMAX CRYSTAL

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 code.
6. Watch as the gift arrives in your game. (Pokémon will appear in your party or your Pokémon Boxes. Items will appear in your Bag or in the fitting room of any boutique in the Galar region.)
7. Be sure to save your game.

Receive a free code for a Dynamax Crystal in selected stores. For online please enter a valid email address and allow up to 7 working days for receipt of code. Offer available from 00:01 on 27th August 2021 until 27th September 2021. No purchase necessary. One code per customer. Offer available while stocks last - stock levels and availability for eligible products will vary over time and from store to store and so may not always be available. GAME reserves the right to amend or cancel this offer at any time without prior notice. Launch Pokémon Shield or Pokémon Sword game to redeem code. GAME reserves the right to refuse anyone believed to be representing a trade buyer. Your legal rights are not affected.

*An internet connection is required for online features. For more information, go to support.nintendo.com. See participating retailers for details. Server maintenance is scheduled to take place throughout the year. Code redemptions will not be possible during these times. Visit Pokemon.co.uk for more information. One code per person; this code is not for resale. Games and system sold separately. Content distribution may be offered via online services at a future date. This code must be redeemed by 31 December 2021.