The Pokémon Company is distributing a special Shiny Volcanion through Pokémon HOME for players who complete three specific in-app Pokédexes.
Pokémon HOME, the cloud-based Pokémon locker and transfer service released on February 12, 2020, continues to be the hub for cross-game transfers and special distributions for Nintendo Switch and mobile users.
According to reporting, trainers who have finished the Lumiose, Mega Evolution, and Hyperspace Pokédexes in the latest supported game and have logged those completions in Pokémon HOME are eligible to receive a Shiny Volcanion.
Players must verify their Pokédex completion within the Games tab of Pokémon HOME to trigger the reward; once the completion is confirmed, the Shiny Volcanion will appear in the recipient’s HOME account.
The distributed Volcanion comes with a four-move set: Steam Eruption, Flare Blitz, Hydro Pump, and Heavy Slam.
That combination gives the Pokémon notable special-attack coverage alongside powerful physical options, making it an attractive pick for competitive or in-game teams where Volcanion is permitted.
This distribution is notable because, per coverage, it represents the first time a Shiny Volcanion has appeared in Pokémon video games since the creature’s prior appearance in other media.
Volcanion itself is a Mythical Pokémon introduced in Generation VI and has been sporadically available by special means in past promotions and media tie-ins.
How to claim:
- Ensure your Pokémon HOME account is linked and up to date on Nintendo Switch or mobile.
- Complete the Lumiose, Mega Evolution, and Hyperspace Pokédexes in the supported game and transfer or log required Pokémon into Pokémon HOME.
- Open the Games tab in Pokémon HOME and confirm you have completed the three Pokédex entries.
- The Shiny Volcanion should then be available in your HOME box.
Pokémon HOME has been used regularly by The Pokémon Company to deliver event Pokémon and manage transfers between games on Nintendo Switch and mobile platforms.
Players who rely on HOME for organization and cross-game transfer should ensure their app is updated and that they meet the listed Pokédex requirements to receive this limited-time distribution.
Pokémon HOME, the cloud-based Pokémon locker and transfer service released on February 12, 2020, continues to be the hub for cross-game transfers and special distributions for Nintendo Switch and mobile users.
According to reporting, trainers who have finished the Lumiose, Mega Evolution, and Hyperspace Pokédexes in the latest supported game and have logged those completions in Pokémon HOME are eligible to receive a Shiny Volcanion.
Players must verify their Pokédex completion within the Games tab of Pokémon HOME to trigger the reward; once the completion is confirmed, the Shiny Volcanion will appear in the recipient’s HOME account.
The distributed Volcanion comes with a four-move set: Steam Eruption, Flare Blitz, Hydro Pump, and Heavy Slam.
That combination gives the Pokémon notable special-attack coverage alongside powerful physical options, making it an attractive pick for competitive or in-game teams where Volcanion is permitted.
This distribution is notable because, per coverage, it represents the first time a Shiny Volcanion has appeared in Pokémon video games since the creature’s prior appearance in other media.
Volcanion itself is a Mythical Pokémon introduced in Generation VI and has been sporadically available by special means in past promotions and media tie-ins.
How to claim:
- Ensure your Pokémon HOME account is linked and up to date on Nintendo Switch or mobile.
- Complete the Lumiose, Mega Evolution, and Hyperspace Pokédexes in the supported game and transfer or log required Pokémon into Pokémon HOME.
- Open the Games tab in Pokémon HOME and confirm you have completed the three Pokédex entries.
- The Shiny Volcanion should then be available in your HOME box.
Pokémon HOME has been used regularly by The Pokémon Company to deliver event Pokémon and manage transfers between games on Nintendo Switch and mobile platforms.
Players who rely on HOME for organization and cross-game transfer should ensure their app is updated and that they meet the listed Pokédex requirements to receive this limited-time distribution.