Pokemon fans across the US now have a chance to add a special Pokemon to their collections in Let's Go Pikachu and Let's Go Eevee. Right now for a limited time, The Pokemon Company is giving away a free Shiny Pikachu or Shiny Eevee for the Switch games. The Pokemon will be available until June 23 at participating Target stores around the country, but this time, the process to claim one is a little different than usual.

　　Rather than just walking into the store and picking up a download code, you'll first need to download a new phone app called Pokemon Pass, then use that to receive a code for the free Pokemon. This process may sound a little confusing, so we've outlined exactly how to get your free Shiny Pikachu or Eevee below.

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What Is Pokemon Pass?

Pokemon Pass is a new mobile app that allows users to take advantage of special promotions and rewards. The app can be downloaded for free from Google Play or the App Store and is compatible with most Android and iOS phones. In order to use it, you'll need to log in with a Pokemon Trainer Club account. If you don't have one, you can create an account for free on the official Pokemon website.

　　

How Do I Get My Free Pokemon?

Once you've installed the Pokemon Pass app and signed into your Pokemon Trainer Club account, head to a participating Target store and look for signs with QR codes on them in the toy and video game aisles where Pokemon merchandise can be found. Use the app to scan the QR code and you'll receive a serial code, which you'll then need to input into your copy of Let's Go Pikachu or Eevee to complete the process.

　　

Shiny Pikachu And Eevee

The Pokemon you receive will be the opposite of the version you own, so players with a copy of Let's Go Pikachu will get a Shiny Eevee, while those with Let's Go Eevee will get a Shiny Pikachu. Each Pokemon comes at level 10 and already has four moves in its arsenal. You can see their movesets below.

　　

Pikachu

ThunderboltDouble KickDouble TeamThunder

Eevee

Double-EdgeIron TailHelping HandFacade

How Do I Redeem My Download Code?

After you've received your serial code from Target, fire up your copy of Let's Go Pikachu or Eevee and choose Mystery Gift from the game's main menu. Select the option to receive a gift with a code/password, then input your serial code to download the free Pokemon.

　　

Are There Any Other Freebies?

In addition to the free Shiny Pikachu and Eevee, you can use Pokemon Pass to claim a couple of free photo stickers based on the Detective Pikachu movie. On May 11, The Pokemon Company also gave away a Detective Pikachu Psyduck promo card and movie poster at participating Target stores. Additional Pokemon Pass distributions will be announced in the future.