How to Get the Shiny Chien-Pao Mystery Gift in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet—New Distribution Event Details

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet players have a new reason to revisit the Paldea region, as The Pokémon Company has announced a special Mystery Gift distribution loaded with exclusive in-game rewards.

This celebration ties in with the success of the first Treasures of Ruin Tera Raid event, rewarding participants and all players with a highly sought-after Pokémon and bonus items on the Nintendo Switch. This exclusive Mystery Gift event presents fans with an opportunity to obtain a Shiny Chien-Pao, one of the Treasures of Ruin Legendary Pokémon, for the very first time through official distribution.

Available now until September 30, 2025, this Shiny Chien-Pao comes with the following notable attributes: - **Level:** 75 - **Ability:** Sword of Ruin - **Nature:** Adamant - **Move Set:** Icicle Crash, Crunch, Sacred Sword, Ice Shard In addition to the rare Pokémon, players can also claim a generous bonus consisting of 100 Ice Tera Shards, 100 Water Tera Shards, 100 Flying Tera Shards, and 100 Dragon Tera Shards.

These shards are valuable resources used to change the Tera Type of a Pokémon, allowing for deeper strategic customization in battles. To ensure broad accessibility, The Pokémon Company has outlined straightforward steps for players to obtain these Mystery Gifts.

Here’s how you can redeem them on your Nintendo Switch: 1.

Launch either Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet. 2.

Progress through the main storyline until the first Pokémon Center is reached, which unlocks the Mystery Gift feature. 3.

Open the X menu and select the ‘Poke Portal’ option. 4.

Navigate to the ‘Mystery Gift’ menu. 5.

Choose ‘Get via Internet’ and select the specific gift you wish to receive. 6.

Watch as your Mystery Gift arrives in-game—Pokémon can be found in your party or Pokémon Boxes; items will appear in your Bag.

Remember to save your progress to secure your rewards. This event reflects The Pokémon Company’s commitment to supporting community engagement through regular in-game events and exclusive distributions.

The addition of Shiny Chien-Pao stands as a particular draw, as shiny Legendary Pokémon are typically available only during limited-time promotions. Pokémon Scarlet and Violet have continued to see strong player engagement since their initial release on November 18, 2022.

These titles, part of the ninth generation of the Pokémon series, introduced an open-world format and have surpassed 26 million units sold worldwide, according to Nintendo’s fiscal reports.

The ongoing Mystery Gift campaigns contribute to the games’ longevity and keep the competitive scene vibrant on the Nintendo Switch platform. Whether you are a seasoned trainer or a newer player exploring the Paldea region, now is the perfect time to log in, secure your Mythical Pokémon and powerful Tera Shards, and stay involved in the dynamic world of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.

For more official news about upcoming events and Pokémon distributions, follow announcements via the Nintendo Direct presentations and the official Pokémon Company channels.

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