Jirachi Event on Nintendo Switch: How to Befriend Jirachi and Collect Shining Wish Notes

Intro Jirachi, the Mythical "Wish" Pokémon, is returning in a limited-time in-game event that runs from June 23 at 5:00 a.m. local time until July 8 at 4:59 a.m. local time. The event, announced via the game's official notice, tasks players with befriending Jirachi, crafting and collecting special shining wish notes, and exchanging those notes for star-themed furniture and items. The promotion requires a one-time software update (Ver. 1.1.0) and an internet connection to initialize the event features on Nintendo Switch systems. Event overview and schedule - Event window: June 23, 5:00 a.m. local time – July 8, 4:59 a.m. local time. - Platform: Nintendo Switch (requires the Ver. 1.1.0 update displayed on the title screen). - Online requirements: An internet connection is required the first time players access the event; Nintendo Switch Online membership and a Nintendo Account may be required for some online features. How the event works (developer notice, rewritten) The official event notice instructs players to talk to Jirachi near the Pokémon Center to hear its request and befriend it; doing so grants the player a recipe for wish notes. Players can then craft regular wish notes at a workbench and fulfill Pokémon wishes in town; once a wish is granted, the note converts into a shining wish note. These shining wish notes are redeemable at the Pokémon Center for special furniture and decorative items inspired by a starry sky. Starting the event (developer notice, rewritten) To trigger the event, download the Ver. 1.1.0 update through the Nintendo Switch HOME Menu and confirm the game shows Ver. 1.1.0 on the title screen. Complete a town’s important requests and rebuild the Pokémon Center; the event becomes available after those conditions are met. The official guidance also advises setting your console’s date and time to the current real-world time so the game recognizes the event window. Additional verified details and restrictions - This event does not occur on Cloud Islands. - Any Pokémon befriended during the event will remain in the player’s town after the event ends. - If you meet start conditions during the event period, you must either move to another town once or choose “Save & Quit” from the main menu for the event to trigger. - Multiplayer restrictions: when playing via Link Play, use Palette Town; the event cannot be played in Spectator Mode. When joining via communication in Palette Town, each player must speak to Jirachi and hear the event details before starting multiplayer. Background context Jirachi is a Mythical Pokémon first introduced in Generation III and is frequently used in limited-time distributions and in-game events. The Pokémon Company and Nintendo continue to use seasonal events to drive player engagement on Nintendo Switch, offering time-limited cosmetic and furniture rewards through in-game exchange systems. For full details on online requirements, membership, and availability, consult Nintendo’s official online service information at https://www.nintendo.com/online.