At a glance
The short version
- Guide type
- Latest
- Read time
- 2 min read
- Last updated
- Nov 13, 2026
Quick answer
The Pokémon Company announced the Mystery Gift distribution on November 12 as part of the franchise's 30th anniversary celebrations.
How to claim Shiny Xerneas
Open the in-game menu with the X Button, then choose Link Play, Mystery Gift, and Get with Code/Password. Enter CELEBRATE30TH to receive the Pokémon. The option appears once Link Play is unlocked, so players who are still early in the game will need to reach that point first.
The Xerneas arrives at level 100 in a Cherish Ball, with a Modest nature and the moves Geomancy, Moonblast, Thunderbolt and Focus Blast. Its Original Trainer is listed as Kalos with ID number
261112. The distribution runs from November 12, 2026 to January 7, 2027, and the password can be used once per player.
Shiny Yveltal follows on December 10
A second distribution starts on December 10, 2026, when Shiny Yveltal becomes available until February 4,
2027. The password for Yveltal will be announced on December
10. The same CELEBRATE30TH password also unlocks a Stylish Shiny Set of furniture in Pokémon Pokopia, while the Yveltal password will unlock a Warm Cozy Set there.
Xerneas and Yveltal were the box legendaries of Pokémon X and Pokémon Y, and Pokémon Legends: Z-A returns to their home region of Kalos. The game launched on October 16, 2025 for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2.
Shiny Xerneas is available now in Pokémon Legends: Z-A with the password CELEBRATE30TH until January 7, 2027; Shiny Yveltal follows on December 10.