Summary
Pokemon Scarletand Violethas debuted its newest limited-time event Pokemon for players to acquire through Mystery Gifts, featuring a competitive-ready Gyarados. The newest entries in the long-running monster-catching franchise feature a wide variety of creatures for players to find and catch throughout the expansive Paldea region, spanning multiple generations. The base game features400 different Pokemon in the Paldea Pokedex, with “The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero” introducing more than 250 extra Pokemon with the DLC. Now, players can claim a special event Pokemon built for the game’s competitive scene.
Much like pastPokemongames,Pokemon Scarlet and Violethave regularly given out codes that players can use with the game’s “Mystery Gift” system. Previous events have often granted players special items as rewards, like Poke Balls and version-exclusive TMs to utilize in their game. Game Freak also regularly features competitive-focused Pokemon as its Mystery Gift giveaways, including Pokemon based on those used at the game’s highest-level tournaments. Now,Pokemon’s Singapore Championships and a classic Kanto Pokemon are the spotlight of the newest in-game gift.
As reported by NintendoLife,Pokemon Scarlet and Violethas officially rolled out the game’s newest distribution event, with players able to claim a special Gyarados for a limited time.The special event Gyaradosis based on a version of the Pokemon used duringPokemon’s Singapore Championship featuring the Intimidate ability, a Steel Tera Type, and holding an Aguav Berry. The Pokemon comes loaded with a powerful moveset, boasting Waterfall, Thunder Wave, Taunt, and Protect. Fans can claim the competitive Gyarados inScarlet and Violetthrough the end of the Pokemon Asia Championship on June 30.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Giving Out Special Gyarados
Alongside the Gyarados, The Pokemon Company also recently revealed another special distribution Pokemon coming toScarlet and Violetsoon. Players will be able to claim an exclusive version ofPokemon Scarlet and Violet’s Water Starter Pokemon, Quaxly. The Quaxly is said to be based on the Pokemon used by supporting character Dot within thePokemon Horizonsanime. The announcement did not confirm any details about the event Quaxly, with the event expected to start on May 19.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet’s newest event Pokemon comes as the franchise’s ninth generation entries have officially wrapped up their new content cycle.Pokemon Scarlet and Violetdebuted an epilogue chapterfor the game’s DLC earlier this year, featuring the return of Nemona, Penny, and Arven. Game Freak and The Pokemon Company have also already begun to look towards the series' future, confirmingPokemon Legends: Z-Afor a 2025 release. While fans wait for more news aboutPokemon’s next adventures, the new event Gyarados gives a great competitive edge toScarlet and Violetplayers.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
WHERE TO PLAY
The school that you’ve enrolled in as you playPokémon ScarletandPokémon Violethosts a special independent study project. The theme of this assignment is “A Treasure Hunt.” Explore the world and seek out your very own treasure!Three stories will be woven into your adventure while traversing the sprawling Paldea region. Along Victory Road, you will go to Gyms in different locations in order to to achieve Champion Rank. On the Path of Legends, you’re able to join Arven in search of rare ingredients. And in ★ Starfall Street ★, you’ll challenge Team Star, a group of delinquents causing trouble for the school.These stories are set in an open world, so where you go is all up to you. A world teeming with Pokémon and people to meet is waiting for you—traverse the Paldea region wherever you heart desires.
