Obtain a special Meowth that can Gigantamax as an early-purchase bonus!
This special Meowth that can Gigantamax will be gifted as an early-purchase bonus for Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield players. You will be able to receive this special Meowth by selecting the Get via Internet option in Mystery Gift from Friday, 15 November 2019, to Wednesday, 15 January 2020.

Note: An internet connection is required to receive the special Meowth.
Note: A Nintendo Switch Online membership (paid) is not required to receive the special Meowth.
Note: The special Meowth cannot evolve.
Enjoy Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! to get a special Pikachu and Eevee!
If you have play records from Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! on your Nintendo Switch system, you’ll be able to receive a special Pikachu that can Gigantamax in Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield. If you have play records from Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! on your Nintendo Switch system, you’ll be able to receive a special Eevee capable of Gigantamaxing!

Note: You’ll be able to receive the special Pikachu or Eevee at the Wild Area Station in the game. (You can reach this area after about two hours of gameplay, though individual gameplay time may vary.)
Note: The special Pikachu and Eevee cannot evolve.