The codes let you receive Shiny Zamazenta in Pokémon Sword and Shiny Zacian in Pokémon Shield. Only 1 Zacian and 1 Zamazenta can be claimed per game. They are being distributed 1 per customer, while supplies last, with no purchase necessary.
The serial codes for Asian countries can be redeemed in-game until November 25, 2021, while the serial codes for other countries worldwide can be redeemed until December 31, 2021, February 12, 2022, and/or February 22, 2022. (See link for when each codes expire)
These are both Pokémon's statistics:
Shiny Zamazenta
Level 100
Type: Fighting
Ability: Dauntless Shield
Held item: Rusted Shield
Nature: Adamant
Moves: Iron Head, Close Combat, Iron Defense, and Wide Guard
Shiny Zacian
Level 100
Type: Fairy
Ability: Intrepid Sword
Held item: Rusted Sword
Nature: Adamant
Moves: Iron Head, Play Rough, Swords Dance, and Sacred Sword
The following are a list of stores that will be distributing the codes. This list will be updated periodically as we receive more news of distributions in other stores and countries. (Note: This list only includes stores with official announcement or source)
US - Gamestop (in-store)
Shiny Zacian: October 22 – November 11
Shiny Zamazenta: November 12 – November 26
Canada - Gamestop (in-store)
Shiny Zacian: October 22 – November 4
Shiny Zamazenta: November 5 – November 18
Japan - Various video games stores (in-store)
October 22 – (While stock lasts)
Australia (in-store and online)
November 19 – (While stock lasts) (NEW!)
October 22 – November 18
Austria
- Gamestop (in-store and online)
- Gamemania (in-store and online)
- Nintendopusheren (in-store and online)
- Proshop (in-store and online)
France
Germany
- Gamestop (in-store and online)
- 1O1O Center and csl (in-store)
- PlatinumShop (in-store and online)
- Gamestop (in-store and online)
- Nintendo Israel (online)
- Gamestop (in-store and online)
- Various video games stores (in-store)
Poland
- Konsoleigry (online)
- Nintendo Russia (online)
- Various video games stores (in-store)
- Nintendo South Africa (online)
- GAME (in-store and online)
Switzerland
- Gamestop (in-store and online)
- 7-11 (in-store)
- Various video games stores (in-store)
- Gamemania (in-store and online)
- Various video games stores (in-store)
- GAME (in-store and online)
Both: November 19 – (While stock lasts)
Requires pre-order of Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and/or Shining Pearl
To claim your in-game gift, follow these steps:
- Launch Pokémon Sword or Pokémon Shield from the Nintendo Switch HOME Menu.
- Press the X button during gameplay to access the in-game menu.
- Select MYSTERY GIFT.
- Select Get a Mystery Gift.
- Select Get with Code/Password.
- Enter your code or password and select OK.
- Select Shiny Zacian Gift or Shiny Zamazenta Gift.
- Be sure to save your game after receiving your gift.