We’ve started up a new post containing all Mystery Gift codes for Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet. This hub will be updated throughout the lifecycle of the two games with all codes and other distributions as they’re announced.

Codes and distributions can provide all sorts of things. Redeeming them will give you special Pokemon offered in distributions, certain items, and more.

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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet hosting special Porygon2 code distribution for a limited time

Posted on 4 days ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments

Heads up for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet players – another code distribution has started up, this time with a chance to earn a special Porygon2.

The Korean Pokemon Trainers Cup is taking place this weekend. In honor of the event, players have the chance to claim the Porygon2 used by Juyoung Hong, the winner of last year’s competition.

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Pokemon Legends: Z-A reveals release date [update: trailer]

Posted on 6 days ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments

May 28: The Pokemon Company just came through with a release date for Pokemon Legends: Z-A. On both Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, the game launches on October 16, 2025. A new piece of key art was shared today, which we have above.

Those who purchase Pokemon Legends: Z-A on Nintendo Switch will be able to obtain the Switch 2 improvements with an upgrade pack. This applies to both the physical and digital versions. On Nintendo Switch 2, Pokemon Legends: Z-A features improved graphics and a better frame rate.

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7 Star Porygon2 guide for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

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To celebrate the launch of Nintendo Switch 2, the 7 Star Porygon2 Tera Raid Battle event for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet is live now. It’s fairly easy as far as 7-Star Raids go, but we’ve written a guide with potential checks and counters regardless. The event runs from now until June 16 alongside Porygon2 outbreaks with a boosted Shiny chance. This Porygon2 is Tera Normal, which only leaves it weak to Fighting-type attacks.

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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet announce Tera Raid Battle event with Porygon2

Posted on 1 week ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments

Porygon2 has been announced as the star of the next Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Tera Raid Battle event.

Porygon2 will be carrying the Normal Tera Type. Per usual, it will come with the Mightiest Mark and can be caught only once per save file.

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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet get Nintendo Switch 2 trailer [update: gameplay, comparison]

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June 2: A brief trailer has come in for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet showing the game running on Nintendo Switch 2. This comes from a post on the Nintendo Today app.

When the new system comes out this week, players will be able to download a free patch. This makes a number of technical improvements, including a bump up to 60 frames per second. Additionally, the games have been optimized for the display on the system’s screen and high-resolution TVs – meaning improved visual quality.

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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet 4.0.0 update out now, patch notes

Posted on 1 week ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments

Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet are now starting distribution of a brand new version 4.0.0 update. If you own either game, you should be able to download it.

This is the first patch for the game in over a year. With Nintendo Switch 2 on the way and improvements promised, this is what version 4.0.0 is all about. Game Freak has improved the visuals including resolution as well as the frame rate.

The official rundown is as follows:

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7 Star Garchomp guide for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

Posted on 2 weeks ago by Ethan in Guides, Switch | 0 comments

The 7 Star Garchomp Tera Raid Battle event for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet is live now, and we’ve written a guide full of potential checks and counters. The event goes from now until May 25, and then returns for a second run from May 30 to June 1. This Garchomp is Tera Ground, which bolsters the strength of its Earthquake attacks. It also leaves it weak to Water, Grass, and Ice-type moves.

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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet announce Tera Raid Battle event with Garchomp

Posted on 3 weeks ago by Ethan in News, Switch | 0 comments

The next 7 star Tera Raid Battle event for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet has just been announced, which will feature Garchomp.

Garchomp will be of the Ground Tera Type and, as we always expect, has the Mightiest Mark. It can only be caught once per save file.

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7 Star Metagross guide for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

Posted on 1 month ago by Ethan in Guides, Switch | 0 comments

The 7 Star Metagross Tera Raid Battle event for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet is now live, and we’ve got a guide full of potential team setups. The event continues from now until May 11, but it returns for another run next weekend too. This Metagross is Tera Steel, and it boasts a terrifyingly powerful Meteor Mash that can raise its Attack stat afterward. No Pokemon is immune to Steel, either, so expect a tough battle.