Pokemon fans will soon have a chance to get another shiny legendary in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. Beginning September 26, select retailers across the US and other regions will distribute a free download code for a shiny Koraidon or a shiny Miraidon.
US residents will be able to receive the download code from participating GameStop stores. Players in Canada, Australia, or New Zealand, meanwhile, can get the code from EB Games.
The download code can be redeemed for only one of the two legendary Pokemon, depending on which version of the game you own. Scarlet players will receive a shiny Miraidon, while Violet players will instead get shiny Koraidon.
Once you’ve obtained the code, fire up your copy of Scarlet or Violet and follow these steps to redeem it:
- Press X to open the menu
- Select Poke Portal
- Select Mystery Gift, then choose Get with Code/Password
- Input the code when prompted
- Select the gift and save your game
The distribution is set to run until October 15, so you’ll need to visit a participating store before then if you’re hoping to snag one of these shiny legendaries.
In the meantime, a few other shiny Pokemon are up for grabs in Scarlet and Violet. Until September 30, you can receive the shiny Treasures of Ruin via Mystery Gift. You can also claim several free sets of Tera Shards until the same date.
The series’ next installment, Pokemon Legends: Z-A, launches for both Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 on October 16. The game is getting a paid DLC expansion that adds new story content and two different Mega Evolutions for Raichu. Nintendo also recently announced a new Pokemon simulation spin-off called Pokemon Pokopia, which is slated to arrive in 2026 and will let you build your own Pokemon paradise.
