Don't miss out on early purchase and pre-order bonuses for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet! Find out what you can get and how to claim these special items before they're gone.
Hey there! So, you're diving into the world of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, awesome! Before you jump in, let's talk about some cool stuff you could have grabbed if you were an early bird. These are the early purchase and pre-order bonuses that were available. Some are still accessible, so let's see what's what!
All Early Purchase Bonuses
Flying Tera Type Pikachu
Alright, so this one was a pretty neat deal. If you picked up either Pokémon Scarlet or Violet before February 28th, 2023, you could snag a special Pikachu through Mystery Gift. This wasn't just any Pikachu, though! It knew the move 'Fly' and had a unique Flying Tera-Type. Think of it as a throwback to those classic Flying Pikachu from way back when. It's super handy because it's probably the only way to get 'Fly' on Pikachu, and that Flying Tera-Type is a lifesaver against Ground-types, which usually give Pikachu a tough time.
How to get it: Just hop into the game, go to the Mystery Gift menu, select 'Get via Internet', and boom! Your Nintendo Switch needs to be online, but you don't need a Nintendo Online subscription for this.
Pre-order Bonuses
Now, for the bonuses you could get if you pre-ordered the game. These had earlier deadlines, so they're mostly gone now, but it's good to know what was out there!
Floral-print Sport Backpack
If you pre-ordered from the official Pokémon Center website (US, Canada, or UK) before November 11th, 2022, you would have received a special serial code. Entering this code via Mystery Gift would unlock a cool Floral-print Sport Backpack for your character. It's purely cosmetic, so it's for the fashion-conscious trainers out there. If you're a collector, this was a unique item, but don't sweat it if you missed out!
200 Poké Balls
For those who grabbed the Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet Double Pack before November 11th, 2022, you got a sweet deal: two serial codes, each giving you 100 Poké Balls. This applied to both physical and digital versions of the Double Pack. These codes don't expire, which is nice. Honestly, having 100 extra Poké Balls early on is super helpful for catching all those new Pokémon. If you were getting the Double Pack anyway, it's a great little bonus, but probably not worth buying the pack just for the balls.
Adventure Set
Pre-ordering either Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet individually from the Nintendo eShop before March 7th, 2023, got you a serial code for the Adventure Set. This bundle included:
- Potion ×10
- Full Heal ×5
- Revive ×3
- Ether ×3
- Rare Candy ×1
- Nugget ×1
These items are pretty useful when you're just starting out and your inventory is a bit bare. However, like most early bonuses, they might become less significant as you play more. It's a nice perk if you were already planning to buy digitally from the eShop.
Berry Set
If you pre-ordered a physical copy of the game or the Double Pack from BestBuy (US or Canada) before November 11th, 2022, you could get a Berry Set. This included:
- Cheri Berry x1
- Chesto Berry x1
- Aspear Berry x1
- Pecha Berry x1
- Persim Berry x1
- Rawst Berry x1
Berries are always handy, but this particular selection is pretty basic, even compared to the Adventure Set. While it's unclear how easy it is to get these specific berries in the game, they're usually quite common. So, a nice little extra, but not a game-changer.
Healing Set
Pre-ordering a physical copy from Amazon.com before November 11th, 2022, would net you the Healing Set. This contained:
- Potion x10
- Antidote x10
- Revive x5
This is similar to the Adventure Set but swaps out the healing items for status-effect cures. You get more Antidotes here, which is good, but you miss out on Ethers, Rare Candy, and Nuggets. Honestly, neither set is super exciting, but getting a physical copy bonus is always a plus.
Luxury Balls & Soothe Bell
For those who pre-ordered a physical copy from Amazon UK before November 11th, 2022, there was a bonus of Luxury Balls x10 and a Soothe Bell. This is more for the dedicated trainers who focus on Friendship. Pokémon caught with Luxury Balls gain more Friendship faster, and the Soothe Bell boosts that even further. It's great for Pokémon that evolve via high Friendship, but it's a bit niche. Like the other sets, it's a nice bonus if you happen to get it, but not essential.
Refreshment Set
Finally, if you pre-ordered a physical copy from The Source (Canada) before November 11th, 2022, you could get the Refreshment Set. This included:
- Fresh Water x5
This one seems to be cut off in the source, but it looks like it was a small set of HP-restoring items. Again, useful early on, but probably not something to go out of your way for.
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