Last Chance to Collect All Ash’s Pikachu in Pokémon Sword and Shield Before November 30

Pokémon Sword and Shield players on the Nintendo Switch have one final weekend to add a unique collection of Pikachu to their teams, as the distribution event featuring all eight of Ash's Pikachu variants concludes soon.

These coveted Pokémon, each wearing a different version of Ash Ketchum’s iconic anime hats, are available to commemorate The Crown Tundra DLC, the expansion that recently rounded out the Galar region adventure. Developed by Game Freak and published by The Pokémon Company, Pokémon Sword and Shield first launched for the Nintendo Switch in November 2019 and have since seen tremendous success on the platform—acclaimed for their innovative approach to the mainline series and robust post-launch support.

The Crown Tundra, released on October 22, 2020, is the second major expansion following The Isle of Armor, further diversifying the gameplay and collectible opportunities for longtime fans. Through this limited-time event, players can redeem a total of eight special Pikachu, each sporting a different hat worn by Ash throughout the core Pokémon anime series.

These hats represent all eight generations, from the original indigo Kanto design to the most recent World Cap.

Notably, each Pikachu is marked with "Ash" as the original trainer, lending an extra layer of collector’s value for enthusiasts. The window for redeeming these Ash’s Pikachu runs until November 30, 2020.

To claim each one, trainers must use a unique password found below by accessing the Mystery Gift function within their Pokémon Sword or Pokémon Shield game.

Once entered, the corresponding Pikachu variant will be downloaded to the player’s party or boxes.

Here are the event codes and their matching hats: - Pikachu (Original Cap): P1KACHUGET - Pikachu (Partner Cap): 1CH00SEY0U - Pikachu (Hoenn Cap): P1KAADVANCE - Pikachu (Sinnoh Cap): V0LTTACKLEP1KA - Pikachu (Unova Cap): P1KABESTW1SH - Pikachu (Kalos Cap): KAL0SP1KA - Pikachu (Alola Cap): ULTRAP1KA - Pikachu (World Cap): K1NP1KA1855 To redeem Ash’s Pikachu in Pokémon Sword and Shield on Nintendo Switch, follow these step-by-step instructions: 1.

Launch your Pokémon Sword or Pokémon Shield game. 2.

From the X menu, select 'Mystery Gift.' 3.

Choose 'Get a Mystery Gift,' then 'Get with Code/Password.' 4.

Connect your Nintendo Switch to the internet as prompted. 5.

Enter each individual password above. 6.

Collect your Pikachu gift from your party or Pokémon Boxes, and remember to save your game afterward. As of today, Pokémon Sword and Shield have sold over 20 million copies worldwide, solidifying their status as some of the best-selling entries in the Nintendo Switch and Pokémon franchise.

This Ash’s Pikachu event serves as a nostalgic bridge between the games and the iconic animé, celebrating Ash Ketchum’s journey alongside millions of trainers around the world.

Be sure to take advantage of this opportunity before it expires on November 30, 2020.

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