Pokemon Sword/Shield – special Pikachu now available through Mystery Gift for a limited time

The Pokemon Company has teamed up with the International Space Station for a live stream on New Year’s Eve. To celebrate the event, Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield players can now obtain a special Pikachu.

The Pikachu has the moves Thunderbolt, Swift, Wish, and Celebrate. It’s also holding a Comet Shard.

Follow the steps below for the distribution:

1. Launch Pokemon Sword/Shield
2. Select Mystery Gift on the X menu
3. Select Get a Mystery Gift
4. Select Get via Internet
5. Select KIBO’s Pikachu Gift
6. Watch as the gift arrives in your game
7. Be sure to save your game

You can get your hands on this Pikachu until January 15, 2021.