The surprise came after the special Pokémon Day presentation: players can obtain Chikorita Alpha, Tepig Alpha and Totodile Alpha for free via Pokémon Home. To do this, simply transfer Pokémon captured in Pokémon Legends: ZA to the Nintendo Switch version of Pokémon Home. The official account confirmed the information by stating:
Receive a Chikorita, a Tepig and a Totodile Alpha! By transferring Pokémon captured in Pokémon Legends: ZA to the Nintendo Switch version of Pokémon HOME, you can receive these three Alpha Pokémon as Mystery Gifts on the mobile version.
Once the transfer is complete, the rewards appear in the mobile version of Pokémon Home in the form of Mystery Gifts.
Why these Alpha starters are particularly interesting
Alpha Pokémon are not simple variants. In Pokémon Legends: ZA, Alpha creatures have:
- Superior stats
- A more imposing presence
- Increased difficulty in obtaining
These three starters are not available in chromatic form through this distribution. However, their Alpha status already gives them a considerable strategic advantage. Another important detail: each of these Pokémon can mega-evolve in the game.
Warning: an irreversible transfer
Once a Pokémon is transferred to Pokémon Legends: ZA, it cannot be transferred back to a previous game. On the other hand, these creatures will be compatible with Pokémon Champions, the new mobile title expected in April 2026.
A smart strategy for the 30th anniversary
This free distribution is part of a broader strategy to celebrate 30 years of the franchise. Rather than only offering cosmetic items, the publisher is banking on:
- A useful reward
- A direct link between several games
- Encouragement to use the Pokémon Home ecosystem
How to collect the 3 Alpha starters step by step
- Capturing Pokémon in Pokémon Legends: ZA
- Open Pokémon Home on Nintendo Switch
- Transfer Pokémon to Home
- Open the mobile version of Pokémon Home
- Collect Mystery Gifts
Once added to your box, you will be able to train them, evolve them, and prepare them for future competitive content. If you’re still playing Pokémon Legends: ZA or preparing your team for Pokémon Champions, the answer is clearly yes. Getting three Alpha starter Pokémon for free represents a time saver, a strategic advantage and an exclusive anniversary reward.