Pokémon Legends: Z-A has a special treat for longtime fans. The game has started a giveaway for two free Shiny Legendary Pokémon, Xerneas and Yveltal, as part of the 30th anniversary. Players can already claim Shiny Xerneas by using the code CELEBRATE30TH in the Mystery Gift menu. The offer will remain available until January 7, 2027.
The Shiny Yveltal will join the giveaway on December 10, 2026, and players can claim it until February 4, 2027. Its code will be shared when the giveaway begins.
The best part is getting these Pokémon is quite simple. All players need to do is to open the Link Play menu, select Mystery Gift, and choose the option to enter a code. Shiny Xerneas comes at Level 100 with four moves: Geomancy, Moonblast, Thunderbolt, and Focus Blast.
Players will need an internet connection and a linked Nintendo Account to claim the rewards. However, a paid Nintendo Switch Online membership is not needed. Each code can only be used once on a save file. Interestingly, the same codes can also unlock other rewards in Pokémon Pokopia.
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Xerneas and Yveltal hold a special place in the Pokémon series. Both of these creatures made their debut in Pokémon X and Y, which took players to the Kalos region in 2013. Xerneas is linked to life, while Yveltal represents destruction. Their designs and powers made them two of the most loved Legendary Pokémon from that generation.
Pokémon Legends: Z-A takes players back to Kalos. This gives longtime fans a chance to explore a familiar region in a new way. The game also brings back Mega Evolutions and other features that made the older titles special. Now, the Shiny versions of Xerneas and Yveltal add another reason to enjoy this return.
Free Legendary Pokémon are always exciting, but this giveaway carries a little more meaning. It brings back two familiar faces and celebrates the series’ long history. Players have a limited time to claim both rewards, so they should not miss the chance.