How to claim your free Shiny Volcanion in Pokémon HOME

Great news for collectors! If you've been grinding and registering every creature in the latest mainline adventure, your effort is finally paying off. Pokémon HOME just launched a special, free distribution that lets you snag a Shiny Volcanion—the first time it's been legitimately available in modern games.

This Fire/Water-type Mythical has long been the white whale for shiny hunters everywhere. Now, The Pokémon Company is handing it out to players who manage to complete specific Pokédex requirements tied directly to Pokémon Legends: Z-A.

What you need to unlock the reward

To prove you're worthy of this rare gift, you need to complete three distinct Pokédex sets within the app: the Lumiose Pokédex, the Hyperspace Pokédex, and the Mega Evolution Pokédex.

Here's the catch—the registered Pokémon must originate directly from your Legends Z-A save files. Every transferred creature carries a game origin mark, so only the ones with that specific stamp will count toward your progress.

How to claim your Shiny Volcanion

Once you've transferred your catches and maxed out the three registers, claiming the prize is super straightforward. Just follow these steps so you don't get lost in the menus:

• Open the Pokémon HOME app on your phone or Switch.
• Head to the Games tab and confirm that all three of the required Pokédexes are marked as complete.
• Navigate to the Mystery Gifts section.
• Find the Shiny Volcanion gift and hit "Receive". It will automatically drop into your boxes!

A powerhouse for your competitive roster

Beyond the sheer flexing rights of owning a shiny Mythical, this Volcanion comes ready to brawl. Its moveset features Steam Eruption, Flare Blitz, Hydro Pump, and Heavy Slam.

This toolkit perfectly leverages its unique typing and heavy-hitting offensive stats. Whether you're taking it into competitive battles or just want it as the crown jewel of your collection, this is a drop you can't miss.

If you're still missing a few elusive captures around the streets of Lumiose City, don't sweat it—there's no expiration date announced for this distribution yet. Fire up your console, finish that Pokédex, and bring this Fire/Water beast home!

Looking for players to help complete your Pokédex? Join the OlaGG community to trade Pokémon, share your shiny catches, and discover more rewards!