 in the 2023 Oceania International Championships.

Gavin Michaels used this Palafin in the 2023 Oceania International Championships.

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Nintendo periodically offers free gifts that can be claimed in-game, once per save file. To receive these gifts, connect to the internet and visit the Poké Portal.

Mystery Gifts

Europe International Championship Palafin 

 introduced a new series of rewards for a completed Pokédex in Pokémon games available on the Nintendo Switch.

For the first time in Pokémon history, a shiny version of the Psychic and Normal-Type Mythical Melody Pokémon 

, which triggers a form change when used during battle. As a result, 

Requirements for Unlocking Mystery Gifts for Pokédex Completion

To receive mystery gifts in general, you need to have the 

To unlock the current mystery gift, you must complete all Game Pokédexes for 

 (SV). This includes the Pokédexes for Paldea, Kitakami, and the Blueberry Academy. A Game Pokédex only registers Pokémon from that specific game.

The Paldea Pokédex has 400 entries, while the DLC regions add even more: Kitakami’s Pokédex contains 200 additional entries, and the Blueberry Academy adds 240 more.

However, if a Pokémon appears in both the main Pokédex and a DLC Pokédex, it only needs to be registered once to unlock both entries. Additionally, you don’t need to register the Mythical Pokémon 

, as these were only available during special Tera Raid events.

, as with most other games in the series, there are version-exclusive Pokémon. For non-legendary Pokémon, you can breed a Pokémon from a different origin with a 

 at the daycare to get a hatchling that has the same species but originates from 

. However, this method doesn’t work for legendary Pokémon. 

To complete your Pokédex, you can use the Global Trade System (GTS) to trade for missing Pokémon. While it’s possible to obtain a second specimen of the box-art legendary 

 to trade for their counterpart, acquiring version-exclusive Paradox legendaries like 

 (available only in the DLC) may be more challenging.

Version-exclusive Poémon in SV

For the first time in Pokémon history, a shiny version of the Psychic and Normal-Type Mythical Melody Pokémon Meloetta is available as a mystery gift.

Shiny Meloetta in Pokémon HOME

A new distribution is live for Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. From August 16th - August 19th you can claim a 

 based on the Sylveon used by Tomoya Ogawa, the 2023 Senior Division World Champion.

A new distribution is live for Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. From August 16th - August 19th you can claim a Sylveon based on the Sylveon used by Tomoya Ogawa, the 2023 Senior Division World Champion.

Tomoya Ogawa's Sylveon Gift

Sceptile, the "Forest Pokémon," is coming to 7-Star Black Crystal Tera raids. Sceptile is a Grass-type and will have a Dragon Tera-type. Sceptile is the final evolution of 

, the Grass-type starter first introduced in Generation III.

The 7-Star Sceptile has its hidden ability, Unburden, which boosts the Speed stat if the Pokémon’s held item is used or lost.

Sceptile, the "Forest Pokémon," is coming to 7-Star Black Crystal Tera raids.

In Pokémon Scarlet & Violet, trainers can participate in raid events where up to four trainers can team up to battle and capture powerful Pokémon. By defeating 7-Star Black Crystal Tera Raids, trainers have the opportunity to catch the featured Pokémon once per save file. These Pokémon possess the prestigious title of the Mightiest Mark. There are other raid events that showcase version exclusive Pokémon or provide valuable rewards like experience candy and vitamins.

Raids

Sceptile the Unrivaled in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet 7-Star Tera Raids

, the "Mega Fire Pig Pokémon," is coming to 7-Star Black Crystal Tera raids. Emboar is a Fire / Fighting type and will have an Electric Tera-type. Emboar is the final evolution of 

, the Fire-type starter first introduced in Generation IV.

 has two abilities: Blaze and Reckless (Hidden Ability). Based on past 7-Star raid events, Emboar will likely have its Hidden Ability, which powers up moves that have recoil damage.

This Electric-type attack damages the user slightly on impact, which synergizes with the Reckless ability to boost its damage. This move will also benefit from Same Type Attack Bonues (STAB) due to the Emboar's Electric Tera-typing.

Emboar's base typing is Fire and Fighting, and Flare Blitz is one of the strongest Fire-type attacks in the game. Emboar also has stronger Physical attack stats, and Flare Blitz is a Physical-type move.

While Head Smash is not a Fire, Fighting, or Electric-type, it is a very strong Physical move and will be great for type coverage.

This status move powers up Fire-type moves for 5 turns. It's possible Emboar will use Sunny Day on turn 0.

Emboar, the "Mega Fire Pig Pokémon," is coming to 7-Star Black Crystal Tera raids with an Electric Tera-type.

7-Star Emboar with Electric Tera-type

Nils Dunlop is a Swedish VGC player best known for winning the Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Masters Division European International Championship (EUIC) in April 2024. The code for this free 

 was announced during the North American International Championships livestream in June 2024.

Grab this free Porygon2 Mystery Gift in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. This code was announced during the North American International Championships livestream in June 2024.

Nils Dunlop's Porygon2 Mystery Gift

March 2025 Community Day Classic: Totodile will happen on Saturday, March 22, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time.

March 2025 Community Day Classic: Totodile

March 2025 Community Day: Fuecoco will happen on Saturday, March 8, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time.

March 2025 Community Day: Fuecoco

Scattered to the Winds will start on Tuesday, February 18, at 10:00 a.m. and end on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

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Beloved Buddies will start on Tuesday, February 11, at 10:00 a.m. and end on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

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