Do you need to get a wonder card mystery gift?

To receive a Mystery Gift in Pokémon:

1. Start the game from the Pokemon HOME screen.

2. Click on "MYSTERY GIFTS" at the bottom of the home screen.

3. Then press on "GET A MYSTERY GIFT".

4. Select "GET FROM WONDER TRADE/LINK/GIFT/NEWS".

5. Select “GET VIA WONDER TRADE." A wonder card, with a gift on it, will fly your way to be received. Once received it will appear in your gift box.