Despite Scarlet’s and Violet’s lack of features that players expect from Pokémon, like a National Pokédex or being able to enter most buildings in towns, the return of Mystery Gifts and the extra content they offer for free is a welcome return for fans of the franchise.
But what exactly are Pokémon Scarlet’s and Violet’s Mystery Gifts, and how can you redeem Mystery Gift codes? Let’s find out.
What Are Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Mystery Gifts?
In general, Pokémon Mystery Gifts are a way for Game Freak to provide free content drops for a given game by using a redeemable unique Mystery Gift code. And all that is required for you to unlock the content within Mystery Gifts is knowledge of a specific code and an internet connection.
Traditionally, these codes are redeemed at Pokémon Centers and would provide the player with specific time-exclusive Pokémon. Because of this, it means that Mystery Gift codes themselves are only available to redeem for a certain amount of time.
However, due to Pokémon Scarlet and Violet’s unique game features, like sandwich making, the unlockable content Mystery Gifts provide players has expanded. For Scarlet and Violet, Mystery Gifts now include sandwich ingredients that can help massively if you want to start shiny hunting in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.
Unfortunately, these new features, can be affected by the issues surrounding Pokémon Scarlet and Violet’s performance. So you may want to learn some troubleshooting tips for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet to help avert any problems.
What Mystery Gifts Are Available for Scarlet and Violet?
While Mystery Gift codes are temporary and unlock timed-exclusive content, some Mystery Gifts can be available for months or even for an entire game’s release before a new Pokémon game releases. Some examples of Mystery Gift codes available from Scarlet and Violet’s launch were as follows:
HAJ1ME0R1G1NAL - unlocks specific sandwich ingredients: Peanut Butter, Prosciutto, Hamburger, Cream Cheese, Noodles, and Rice. Expires on 31st January 2023. READY4RA1D - unlocking 20,000 League Points. Expires on 31st January 2023. Unlock a Tera-type Flying Pikachu without the need for a code by simply selecting Get Via Internet. Expires on 28th February 2023.
These codes all unlock valuable resources and Pokémon for you to use in your copy of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. While these codes are only available for a short time, Game Freak frequently releases new gifts to replace expired ones.
How to Redeem Mystery Gifts in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet
Now you know what kind of content Mystery Gifts can unlock for your copy of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, you may be wondering how to actually redeem Mystery Gift codes in your game. To redeem Mystery Gifts in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, follow these steps:
Load the desired save file you want to redeem Mystery Gifts for and press the X button to open the Main Menu. Press the L button to Connect to Internet. Once your game successfully connects to the internet, select the option for Poké Portal.
From the displayed options, pick the very bottom setting for Mystery Gift.
For Mystery Gifts that don’t require a code, simply select Get Via Internet, otherwise select Get with Code/Password.
Your game will then prompt you to input the associated code for your Mystery Gift. Once you have done so, you can select the unlockable content associated with the code and redeem the Mystery Gift.
Enjoy Free and Exclusive Content for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet
By redeeming Mystery Gifts supplied by Game Freak for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, you are ensuring that every bit of free and exclusive content available for your game is redeemed and utilized.
For Pokémon titles with so many performance issues, while redeeming free content may help relieve the stress of poor performance, it may be worthwhile looking into how to guarantee vital aspects of the game. Maintaining your save file, for instance, ensures that exclusive content you unlock isn’t abruptly lost.
