Pokémon Champions mystery gift adds titled Gyarados to Nintendo Switch players
The recently released Nintendo Switch title Pokémon Champions is distributing a new mystery gift: a titled Gyarados available for a limited time.
The distribution was announced during the Pokémon Trainers Cup at the Pokémon Sports Day event in South Korea and has been reported by Serebii.net and other industry outlets.
The giveaway is active now and must be redeemed by May 31, 2026.
What the distribution includes
The event gives players a Gyarados officially labeled 'Gyarados the Festive'.
The Pokémon arrives with the following verified moves and characteristic:
- Waterfall
- Earthquake
- Ice Fang
- Dragon Dance
- Ability: Intimidate
This is the first distributed Pokémon in Pokémon Champions to carry an official title in its name.
How to redeem the code on Nintendo Switch
To claim the Gyarados, enter the following mystery gift code in-game: DRAG0NDANCEPTC26.
From Pokémon Champions' main menu, select the Submenu icon, then open Mystery Gifts and input the code exactly as shown.
The distribution is available through the game's Mystery Gifts interface on Nintendo Switch; there is no separate eShop purchase required.
Troubleshooting redemption issues
If the game indicates the code has already been redeemed or that you've exceeded the input limit for codes, check your in-game Mailbox for a notification.
If no message appears, close and restart the game and check the Mailbox again.
These are the recommended steps to confirm delivery within Pokémon Champions' existing Mystery Gifts and Mailbox systems.
Context and sources
The giveaway was publicly confirmed at the Pokémon Trainers Cup during Pokémon Sports Day in South Korea and shared by community news outlet Serebii.net.
The Pokémon Champions title is distributed on Nintendo Switch and is supported by The Pokémon Company.
The redemption deadline is May 31, 2026; players should redeem the code before that date to add the Festive Gyarados to their party.
For organized trainers, this distribution offers a ready-to-use Gyarados with a competitive moveset and Intimidate, useful for both in-game progression and team-building in Pokémon Champions.
The recently released Nintendo Switch title Pokémon Champions is distributing a new mystery gift: a titled Gyarados available for a limited time.
The distribution was announced during the Pokémon Trainers Cup at the Pokémon Sports Day event in South Korea and has been reported by Serebii.net and other industry outlets.
The giveaway is active now and must be redeemed by May 31, 2026.
What the distribution includes
The event gives players a Gyarados officially labeled 'Gyarados the Festive'.
The Pokémon arrives with the following verified moves and characteristic:
- Waterfall
- Earthquake
- Ice Fang
- Dragon Dance
- Ability: Intimidate
This is the first distributed Pokémon in Pokémon Champions to carry an official title in its name.
How to redeem the code on Nintendo Switch
To claim the Gyarados, enter the following mystery gift code in-game: DRAG0NDANCEPTC26.
From Pokémon Champions' main menu, select the Submenu icon, then open Mystery Gifts and input the code exactly as shown.
The distribution is available through the game's Mystery Gifts interface on Nintendo Switch; there is no separate eShop purchase required.
Troubleshooting redemption issues
If the game indicates the code has already been redeemed or that you've exceeded the input limit for codes, check your in-game Mailbox for a notification.
If no message appears, close and restart the game and check the Mailbox again.
These are the recommended steps to confirm delivery within Pokémon Champions' existing Mystery Gifts and Mailbox systems.
Context and sources
The giveaway was publicly confirmed at the Pokémon Trainers Cup during Pokémon Sports Day in South Korea and shared by community news outlet Serebii.net.
The Pokémon Champions title is distributed on Nintendo Switch and is supported by The Pokémon Company.
The redemption deadline is May 31, 2026; players should redeem the code before that date to add the Festive Gyarados to their party.
For organized trainers, this distribution offers a ready-to-use Gyarados with a competitive moveset and Intimidate, useful for both in-game progression and team-building in Pokémon Champions.
