Victini event now live for Pokemon Sword and Shield

As part of the Pokemon World Championships 2022, a new Victini event code has been made available for Pokemon Sword and Shield.

The creature comes in at level 50 and has the moves V-create, Zen Headbutt, Work Up, and Flame Charge. Its ability, Victory Star, boosts accuracy for itself and other Pokemon by 10%.

If you’re interested in claiming Victini in Pokemon Sword or Pokemon Shield, follow the steps below:

1. Launch Pokemon Sword and Shield
2. Select Mystery Gift on the X menu
3. Select Get a Mystery Gift
4. Select Get with Code/Password to connect to the internet
5. Enter your password (W0RLD22V1CT0RY)
6. Watch as the gift arrives in your game
7. Be sure to save your game

Keep in mind that this is a limited time distribution, and you have until August 21 23:59 UTC to claim this Pokemon.

According to The Pokemon Company, Victini brings victory. “It is said that Trainers with Victini always win, regardless of the type of encounter.”

Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield first released in 2019 and are both available on Switch. For more information about the games, visit the official website here.