How to Claim Shiny Chi-Yu in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: Latest Legendary Distribution Guide

The Pokémon Company and developer Game Freak have launched the latest legendary distribution event for Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet, with Shiny Chi-Yu now available for players worldwide.

This exclusive Shiny Pokémon distribution, accessible through the Mystery Gift feature, continues the developer’s commitment to supporting these flagship Nintendo Switch titles with regular content updates and special rewards. The event follows the recent Tera Raid Battle in which players collaborated to defeat Chi-Yu, ultimately reaching a tally of over 1.8 million victories—including the milestone one millionth defeat that unlocked the distribution.

Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet, which first launched for Nintendo Switch in November 2022, have maintained a thriving online community through events like these, adding value for dedicated trainers and newcomers alike. As stated in the official announcement, "This Shiny Chi-Yu distribution arrives as a thank you for trainers' collective efforts in the global Tera Raid Battle challenge." The event underscores the importance of community-driven goals in the Pokémon universe, reflecting Game Freak’s ongoing commitment to engaging fans through cooperative online experiences. How to Claim Shiny Chi-Yu in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: 1.

Launch either Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet on your Nintendo Switch. 2.

Access the X menu and select 'Poké Portal.' 3.

Choose 'Mystery Gift,' then select 'Get via Internet' to connect online. 4.

Pick the Shiny Chi-Yu gift from the available options. 5.

Watch the transfer and be sure to save your game to secure your reward. This legendary Shiny distribution is part of a broader series of rewards associated with Tera Raid Battle participation.

Previously, players also unlocked Shiny Wo-Chien, Shiny Chien-Pao, and Shiny Ting-Lu through similar challenges.

These distributions—along with Shiny Ting-Lu—will remain available for redemption until September 30, 2025, allowing ample time for trainers to add these rare Pokémon to their party. Additionally, The Pokémon Company has announced forthcoming distributions for Shiny Miraidon and Koraidon, further expanding the list of obtainable legendary Pokémon via Mystery Gift.

For ongoing updates and a full list of current Mystery Gift codes for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, fans are encouraged to visit the official Pokémon support channels and eShop listings. Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet remain available exclusively for Nintendo Switch, with support planned for future Nintendo hardware iterations.

By continuing to deliver engaging online events and time-limited distributions, Game Freak reinforces the enduring appeal of the Pokémon series in the evolving digital landscape.

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