How to Unlock & Receive Mystery Gifts

Learn how to unlock and receive Mystery Gifts in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. Discover requirements, unlock methods, and available gifts via internet or codes.

To use the Mystery Gift function, your Nintendo Switch must be connected to the internet, running the latest system firmware, have a Nintendo Account, and have Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl updated to the latest version. A Nintendo Switch Online subscription is not required.

How to Unlock Mystery Gift:

To unlock Mystery Gift early, you must have obtained the 1st badge and defeated the Team Galactic Grunts near the north exit of Jubilife City. Then, head to the Jubilife TV Station building, go to the 3rd floor, and speak to the TV producer. Select the “EVERYONE HAPPY WI-FI CONNECTION” option. Alternatively, the Mystery Gift menu will unlock automatically after defeating Maylene, the 3rd Gym Leader.

How to Use Mystery Gift:

The Mystery Gift option is located in the bottom-right corner of the X button menu. The available options are:

• Get via Internet: Download gifts via the Internet.
• Get with Code/Password: Download gifts using a unique or universal serial code.
• Check Mystery Gifts: Display a log of gifts you’ve received.

Available Mystery Gifts:

Via Internet:

Gift	Description	Redemption Period
Manaphy Egg	A Pokémon Egg that will hatch into the Mythical Pokémon, Manaphy	By 21st February 2022
Platinum Style outfit	An outfit based on the protagonist’s attire in Pokémon Platinum	By 21st February 2022

Via Serial Code:

Gift	How to Obtain Code	Redemption Period
12 Quick Balls	Purchase the digital (eShop) version of Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl by 21st February 2022	By 28th February 2022
Color statues of Turtwig, Chimchar and Piplup	Use this universal code: BDSPUNDERGR0UND	By 22nd May 2022
Color statues of Pachirisu, Lucario, Electivire, Rhyperior and Glaceon	Use this universal code: MERRYCHR1STMAS	By 25th December 2021