Published on: August 08, 2025
The Pokémon Company has unveiled an exciting new Mystery Gift event for Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet on the Nintendo Switch, rewarding dedicated players with the coveted Shiny Wo-Chien.
This special giveaway celebrates the colossal in-game achievement during the recent Tera Raid Battle event, in which the Shiny Legendary Pokémon Wo-Chien was bested more than 6 million times by trainers worldwide.
In total, players claimed victory over Shiny Wo-Chien 6,078,885 times during the global event.
To mark this significant milestone, The Pokémon Company is making Shiny Wo-Chien available as a free Mystery Gift.
Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet players can redeem this exclusive reward from now until 30th September.
In addition, participants will receive a bonus bundle of 40 Tera Shards, featuring 10 Grass Tera Shards, 10 Ice Tera Shards, 10 Ground Tera Shards, and 10 Fire Tera Shards, offering valuable resources for in-game Tera transformations.
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, launched in November 2022 by Game Freak and published by The Pokémon Company, continue to engage fans on the Nintendo Switch through a consistent schedule of updates, events, and DLC.
These two open-world RPG installments have achieved remarkable popularity, boasting millions of global sales and enhancing the Pokémon franchise's enduring legacy.
To claim the Shiny Wo-Chien Mystery Gift and earn the additional Tera Shards, Nintendo Switch owners should follow these straightforward steps:
1.
Launch Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet on your Nintendo Switch.
2.
Navigate to the Poké Portal from the X menu.
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Select 'Mystery Gift,' then select 'Get via Internet' to establish a connection online.
4.
Choose the available gift options, including Shiny Wo-Chien and the Tera Shard bundle.
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Watch as your exclusive gifts are delivered in-game.
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Remember to save your progress to ensure the gifts are securely added to your adventure.
Both events are time-limited and available to all players with access to the Nintendo Switch and a stable internet connection.
This marks a continued commitment by The Pokémon Company to reward active fans with unique legendary Pokémon and valuable in-game items through global events and special downloads.
As the event runs up to September 30, fans are encouraged to participate promptly to avoid missing out on these exclusive bonuses.
For further details, updates, and upcoming Pokémon events, players can follow official Nintendo Directs and monitor the Pokémon Scarlet & Violet eShop pages.
Previous events have seen similar community engagement, highlighting The Pokémon Company’s success in sustaining hype and offering meaningful rewards to its global trainer base.
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