The Mystery Gift function is almost as old as Pokemon itself, having been around since the release of the Gen 2 games back in the late nineties. As a result, it's not too surprising to see Mystery Gifts make a return in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet, with players once again able to download special items and Event Pokemon straight to their Switches with the help of an internet connection.
There are a few different ways to download Mystery Gifts in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet. Some simply require players to connect to the internet and check for unclaimed gifts, while others will require them to input a special code given out via social media or in certain participating stores. Either way, it's usually a relatively straightforward process providing players know when gifts become available.
Every Mystery Gift in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet
Gift Name | Claim Method | Expiry Date | Gift Contents |
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Rare Candies Gift | Get with Code/Password (LEVELUP) | October 2, 2023 |
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Max Revives Gift | Get with Code/Password (REV1VE) | October 2, 2023 |
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Item Set Gift | Get with Code/Password (CATCHBYBALL) | October 2, 2023 |
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Get with Code/Password (R0CKANDBAT0N) | May 7, 2023 |
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Item Set Gift | Get with Code/Password (ENJ0YBATTLE) | April 30, 2023 |
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Expired Mystery Gifts
Gift Name | Claim Method | Expiry Date | Gift Contents |
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Get with Code/Password (T0MAT0SL1CE) | December 18, 2022 |
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Get with Code/Password (LETTUCEBAC0N) | December 18, 2022 |
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Get with Code/Password (PEANUTBUTTER) | December 18, 2022 |
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Get with Code/Password (SALTV1NEGAR) | December 18, 2022 |
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Get with Code/Password (HAMCHEESE) | December 18, 2022 |
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Get with Code/Password (BANANACREAM) | December 18, 2022 |
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Get with Code/Password (SANDW1CH) | December 18, 2022 |
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Get with Code/Password (HAPPYH0L1DAYS ) | December 25, 2022 |
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Item Gift (New Years Lottery) | Get with Code/Password (1TSUPT0Y0U) | January 15, 2023 |
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Item Gift (New Years Lottery) | Get with Code/Password (G0FR1ENDLYSH0P) | January 15, 2023 |
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Item Gift (New Years Lottery) | Get with Code/Password (BEFASH10NLEADER) | January 15, 2023 |
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Item Gift (New Years Lottery) | Get with Code/Password (ENJ0YG0URUMET) | January 15, 2023 |
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Item Gift (New Years Lottery) | Get with Code/Password (MAKEWA2AMACH1NE) | January 15, 2023 |
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Get with Code/Password (READY4RA1D) | January 31, 2023 |
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Get with Code/Password (HAJ1ME0R1G1NAL) | January 31, 2023 |
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Poison Tera Type Garganacl Gift | Get with Code/Password (1STCHAMPSV) | February 20, 2023 |
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Get with Code/Password (T0KUSE1STUDY) | February 28, 2023 |
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Get via Internet | February 28, 2023 |
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Valentine's Day Gift | Get with Code/Password (L0VEL0VEL0VE) | March 14, 2023 |
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Valentine's Day Gift | Get with Code/Password (HAPPYVALENT1NE) | March 14, 2023 |
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Carbos Gift | Get with Code/Password (M0RESPEED) | March 31, 2023 |
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TM171 Gift | Get with Code/Password (LETSTERA) | March 31, 2023 |
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Gavin's Palafin Gift | Get with Code/Password (0C1CV1CT0RGAV1N) | April 17, 2023 |
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How to Download Mystery Gifts
It should perhaps go without saying, but those hoping to download Mystery Gifts in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet are going to need an active internet connection. Assuming they have one, they should open up the menu by pressing the X button and then navigating to the Poke Portal. From here, it's a simple case of selecting the "Mystery Gift" option from the bottom of the list and then choosing the distribution method that they require.
If they have a code, they'll want to select "Get with Code/Password" and then input the code on the following screen. Anything else can be claimed simply by clicking on "Get via Internet." Players can also see a list of every Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Mystery Gift that they've claimed so far by choosing the "Check Mystery Gifts" option. Unlike some of the other online functions in the Gen 9 games, players will not need a Nintendo Switch Online membership in order to claim Mystery Gifts.
Pokemon Scarlet & Violet are available now for the Nintendo Switch.