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Often, The Pokemon Company and Game Freak will release special Pokemon that can only be claimed via theMystery Giftfeature. InPokemon Scarlet & Violet, the Mystery Gift functionality is locked until trainers progress past a certain point. So for those who would like to claim theirspecial Pikachu with a Flying Tera type(an early purchase bonus forScarletandViolet), this guide will come in handy.
How Do I Unlock Mystery Gift in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet?
Players will need to get through the opening tutorial sequence with Nemona. Eventually, players will need to go to the top of a lighthouse, and she points out the location of their Academy in the distance.
Continue the path toward the Academy, and players will reach a small town called Los Platos. Upon arriving at thetown’s Pokemon Centerand learning the ins and outs, theMystery Gift feature will finally unlock.
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How to Use Mystery Gift
Now, to actually use Mystery Gift inPokemon Scarlet & Violet, trainers should follow these steps:
The Flying Tera Type Pikachu bonus is the only major event going on right now through Mystery Gift; however, as time goes on, The Pokemon Company is sure to bring out some other surprises.
Pokemon Scarlet & Violetplayers that download the digital version before June 04, 2025, can claim the Adventure Pack by using the Mystery Gift feature. However, they’ll need to input a serial code instead of getting it via the internet. The code will be sent to the players' email upon purchase ofeitherPokemongame on the Switch eShop.
The pack includes ten potions, five full heals, three revives, three ethers, one rare candy, and one nugget.
