The hype surrounding the highly anticipated release of Pokémon Legends: Z-A continues to grow, and now there is a massive new incentive for dedicated completionists. A brand-new special reward has officially been announced for active Pokémon HOME users: the incredibly rare Mythical Shiny Volcanion.
As one of the absolute hardest Shiny Pokémon to obtain legally in the entire franchise, this exclusive Mystery Gift event is a must-have for any serious Trainer looking to perfect their living dex. Here at TrainerLoot, we have compiled a complete guide on how to secure your very own shiny “Steam Pokémon” before the next big adventure begins.
How to Qualify for the Shiny Volcanion Mystery Gift Unlike standard distributions that just require entering a code, you will need to put in some dedicated research time to earn this Mythical beast. To qualify for this specific Mystery Gift, you must complete three distinct Pokédexes within the Pokémon HOME application that directly correspond to the lore and mechanics of the upcoming game:
- Lumiose Pokédex
- Mega Evolution Pokédex
- Hyperspace Pokédex
Once all three of these specialized categories are fully registered in your Pokémon HOME database, your account will be officially eligible to receive the rare reward.
Battle-Ready Moveset and Special Features This Shiny Volcanion isn’t just a beautiful trophy to leave sitting in your PC boxes; it comes fully battle-ready. It features a devastating, competitively viable moveset designed to take full advantage of its completely unique Fire/Water dual typing:
- Steam Eruption: Its signature special move—delivers incredibly high damage with a fantastic secondary chance to inflict a burn on the target.
- Flare Blitz: A massively powerful physical Fire-type attack to break through special walls.
- Hydro Pump: A high-intensity, heavy-hitting Water-type special move.
- Heavy Slam: A fantastic Steel-type physical move that utilizes Volcanion’s massive weight to crush lighter opponents.
Step-by-Step: How to Redeem Your Mystery Gift Good news for veteran players: Even if you have already completed these specific Pokédexes prior to the announcement, you are completely eligible for the reward right now. Follow these simple steps to claim yours:
- Link Your Accounts: Ensure your Nintendo Account is securely linked to your Pokémon HOME profile on your mobile device or Switch.
- Open the App: Launch Pokémon HOME and navigate directly to the Games tab.
- Verify Completion: Check your records to confirm the 100% completion of the three required Pokédexes mentioned above.
- Claim Your Reward: Navigate to your Mystery Gift inbox to collect your Shiny Volcanion and transfer it to your game of choice.
Note: Each Mystery Gift can only be claimed once per Nintendo Account. Make sure your Pokémon HOME application is fully updated to the latest version on iOS, Android, or Nintendo Switch to see the new Pokédex categories properly.
