Pokémon Legends: Z-A Is Giving Away 2 Free Shiny Legendaries

Published Nov 12, 2026, 10:46 AM EST Austin Manchester is a writer and editor living in New York City. At Polygon, he covers gaming and entertainment news, reviews new video games, interviews behind-the-scenes talent, and more. He enjoys discovering hidden gems and sharing them with Polygon's audience. Previously, he was the gaming editor for AIPT Comics and has written for other outlets like XDA, How-To Geek, and The List. He enjoys soulslikes, character-driven RPGs, and third-person shooters plucked straight out of the Xbox 360 era. He also likes to flex his non-video game nerdy knowledge sometimes, whether that's explaining who's who in the new Wolverine game or recommending a comic book series about a sentient sword. The mystery gift that keeps on giving Image: Game Freak/The Pokémon Company, Nintendo Sign in to your Polygon.com account Holiday season is right around the corner, and Game Freak has an early present for Pokémon players. It will be giving away two shiny versions of the legendary Pokémon Xerneas and Yveltal in Pokémon Legends: Z-A over the next couple of months. Xerneas and Yveltal are the box legendaries from Pokémon X and Y, respectively, and Pokémon Legends: Z-A is something of a sequel to those Generation 6 titles. Both Pokémon are catchable through post-game missions in Legends: Z-A, but this will be the first time they're available as shinies in the Nintendo Switch game. Shiny Xerneas is available now via a Mystery Gift. (If you haven't yet received a Mystery Gift and aren't sure how to, our guide has you covered.) All you need to do is enter the password CELEBRATE30TH by Jan. 7, 2027, and shiny Xerneas will be yours. Shiny Yveltal will be given away starting next month, and it will be available until Feb. 4, 2027. The password will be announced on Dec. 10. Pokémon Legends: Z-A isn't the only Pokémon game getting free content. Pokémon Pokopia players can claim a cute and cozy furniture set using the same CELEBRATE30TH code until Jan. 7, 2027. Another furniture set including a fireplace and humidifier that are perfect for winter will be distributed starting Dec. 10.