Free Pokemon And Items For Pokemon Ultra Sun And Moon That Are Available Now (2024)

By Kevin Knezevic on January 19, 2018 at 11:45AM PST

9 Comments

The newest pair of Pokemon games, Pokemon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, were released in November, and ahead of their launch, Nintendo began giving away a ton of free items and Pokemon for the previous Sun and Moon versions. Many of the giveaways have already ended, but there are still plenty of rare freebies for Sun and Moon players to get their hands on.

We've rounded up all of the distributions that are currently running for Pokemon Sun and Moon, as well as one that Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon owners can still take advantage of. We'll be updating this list as more giveaways are announced, so check back often to see what free items and Pokemon you can get. In the meantime, check out our rundown on everything new in Pokemon Ultra Sun And Moon, and the differences between the two games. We've also rounded up all the free Pokemon available for Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon.

Pokemon Sun/Moon Free Gifts

Pokemon

Magearna

Unlike other Mythical Pokemon, the Steel/Fairy-type Magearna is available not through Mystery Gift, but via a QR code. After defeating the Elite Four and completing the main story, you can use the QR Scanner feature to scan the below code. After doing so, visit the Antiques shop in Hau'oli City and pick your Magearna up from the deliveryman waiting there. The Mythical Pokemon comes at level 50 and knows the moves Fleur Cannon, Flash Cannon, Lucky Chant, and Helping Hand.

Celebi -- Ends Sep. 21, 2018

Players who purchase either Pokemon Gold or Silver from the 3DS Eshop by September 21, 2018 will receive a bonus download code for the Mythical Pokemon Celebi. The code can be redeemed in Pokemon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, or Ultra Moon. We've outlined the steps you need to take to find and redeem the code here.

Charizard -- DONE

Players in the US can pick up a free download code for Charizard from the electronics department in Target stores. The popular Fire-type Pokemon comes at level 50, is equipped with the Red Card item, and knows the moves Dragon Dance, Flare Blitz, Fly, and Earthquake. As with other download codes, you need to input your code via Mystery Gift to receive Charizard. The distribution runs until October 14, and you have until February 4, 2018 to redeem your code.

Marshadow -- DONE

For a very limited time, players can pick up a free download code for the Mythical Pokemon Marshadow. Those in the US can get the code from GameStop, while players in the UK will have to visit "participating retailers." This is the first legitimate way Sun and Moon players can obtain the rare Fighting/Ghost-type, which comes at level 50 and is equipped with Marshadium Z. It also knows the attacks Spectral Thief, Close Combat, Force Palm, and Shadow Ball.

Pikachu -- DONE

To celebrate the release of the Pokemon series' 20th anniversary film, Pokemon The Movie: I Choose You, The Pokemon Company is giving away six different versions of Ash's Pikachu for Sun and Moon. To receive a Pikachu, enter the code PIKACHU20 in Mystery Gift. However, you can only receive one of the six Pikachu, and the version you get depends on when you enter the code. The full Pikachu distribution schedule is below.

• September 19-25: Original hat (DONE)
• September 26-October 2: Hoenn hat (DONE)
• October 3-9: Sinnoh hat (DONE)
• October 10-16: Unova hat (DONE)
• October 17-23: Kalos hat (DONE)
• October 24-30: Alola hat (DONE)

Shiny Silvally -- DONE

Beginning October 23, players in the US and Canada can pick up a free download code for a shiny Silvally from GameStop and EB Games stores. The distribution will run until November 13. Players in the UK will also have a chance to get the rare Pokemon at participating GAME stores from November 3-16.

Mega Stones -- DONE

Mega Stones are exceptionally rare and valuable in Pokemon Sun and Moon. When equipped to their corresponding Pokemon, Mega Stones allow it to Mega Evolve during battle, often changing its type and giving it a considerable stat boost. Nintendo is giving away several batches of Mega Stones that aren't normally available in Sun and Moon, all of which are redeemable via a universal download code. Input the following codes in Mystery Gift by October 31 and you'll receive these Mega Stones:

INTIMIDATE

• Mawilite
• Beedrillite
• Audinite
• Medichamite

AZUL

• Pidgeotite
• Steelixite
• Heracronite
• Houndoominite

MATSUBUSA

• Sceptilite
• Blazikenite
• Swampertite
• Cameruptite
• Banettite

SABLEVOLANT

• Tyranitarite
• Abomasite
• Manectite
• Aggronite

POYONG

• Galladite
• Gardevoirite
• Lopunnite
• Diancite

DRACHE

• Ampharosite
• Altarianite
• Latiosite
• Latiasite

Pokemon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon Free Gifts

Rockruff -- DONE

Purchase either Pokemon Ultra Sun or Ultra Moon by January 10 and you'll receive a special Rockruff as a free bonus. This Rockruff will only evolve into Dusk Form Lycanroc, a new variant of the popular wolf Pokemon that is exclusive to Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon.

This post has been updated.

Got a news tip or want to contact us directly? Email news@gamespot.com