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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV) for the Nintendo Switch is now available for preorder! Learn how and where to pre order the newest installment of the Pokemon franchise, as well as all preorder bonuses!
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Early Purchase Bonuses |
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Players who get either Pokemon Scarlet or Pokemon Violet early during its global release will be granted a very special Pikachu that cannot be obtained normally within the game!
This Pikachu knows the move Fly, and has Flying as its Tera Type. For more details on what this means, check our guide on the new Terastal Feature.
The gifted Pikachu can be obtained through the Get via Internet option in the Mystery Gift feature, and it can only be obtained for a limited time.
All Mystery Gift Codes and How to Get
The cut-off date for this bonus is February 28, 2023. Only one Flying Tera Type Pikachu per game will be provided.
Purchase Deadline | February 28, 2023 |
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Expiration Date to Redeem Bonus | February 28, 2023 |
Both Retail and Downloaded versions of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet are eligible for the Early Purchase Bonus.
Purchasing Pokemon Scarlet and Violet early from the Nintendo eShop will allow you to receive a serial code for an Adventure Set, which includes a set of useful items in-game.
Item Name | Quantity |
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Potion | 10x |
Full Heal | 5x |
Revive | 3x |
Ether | 3x |
Rare Candy | 1x |
Nugget | 1x |
The cut-off date for this bonus is February 28, 2023. Only one code per game will be provided.
Purchase Deadline | February 28, 2023 |
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Expiration Date to Redeem Bonus | March 7, 2023 |
As a bonus for ordering either the physical or digital version of the Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Double Pack, you will receive a serial code for 200 Poke Balls that are useable in-game.
There doesn't seem to be any specific deadline for this bonus, so all players who purchase the Double Pack at any time should be able to redeem it with no expiration date.
A Scarlet & Violet Edition of the Switch OLED was released last November 4, 2022 in various retailers worldwide.
This Switch OLED features new designs, but contains no new features when compared to the regular Switch OLED.
How to Preorder and Buy the Scarlet & Violet Nintendo Switch OLED
Digital Preorder Bonuses |
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Preordering from Pokemon Center will reward users a code for a special in-game backpack accessory that can be used in your Scarlet and Violet adventures! This has been confirmed to be available on the Pokemon Center websites for the US, UK, and Canada.
The cut-off date for this bonus is November 11, 2022. Redemption instructions will be sent to the email address associated with the purchase by November 18, 2022. Only one code per game will be provided.
Purchase Deadline | November 11, 2022 |
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Expiration Date to Redeem Bonus | TBD |
Purchasing the double pack will grant the user with two codes to use for both games! Give that to your friend (together with the other game) then tackle the open world together!
Release Date and Time: When Will Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV) Come Out?
Players who preorder Pokemon Scarlet or Violet either physically or digitally in Japan will receive a serial code giving access to exclusive digital contents such as wallpapers, and raffles will be held with exclusive goods available as prizes.
Preorder Bonus Campaign Official Website (Japanese Only)
Physical Preorder Bonuses by Country | |||
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United States | United Kingdom | Canada | |
Australia | Singapore | Europe | |
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Various retailers are offering a Steelbook version of the game box, with a golden Steelbook for the Double Pack and Scarlet and Violet-colored Steelbooks for each game. We've listed retailers which offer the Steelbooks for the UK, Australia, and Singapore below, but residents in other countries should check websites for local retailers as the Steelbooks have been reported in other regions as well.
▶️Details on Pokemon Official Website (Philippines)
At present, details on the GameStop exclusive are not on the site and it is listed as Currently Unavailable.
Store | Single Game/Double Pack | Bonus | Price |
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Amazon | Both | Code for Healing Set | Double Pack $119.99 USD Single Pack $59.88 USD |
GameStop | Double Pack Only | Pin Set featuring the box Legendaries | Double Pack $119.98 USD |
Best Buy | Both | Code for Berry Set | Double Pack $119.99 USD Single Pack $59.99 USD |
Target | Double Pack Only | Figurine featuring the 3 Starter Pokemon | Double Pack $119.99 USD |
UK stores offer a variety of exclusive bonuses, including Steel Books, Pokemon Figurines, Double Sided Posters and Sticky Notes!
Store | Single Game/Double Pack | Bonus | Price |
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Pokemon Center | Double Pack | Steel Book | Double Pack Pack €99.99 Single Game €49.99 |
GAME | Both | Starter Pokemon Figurines (Both); Steel Book (Double Pack Only) |
Double Pack €99.99 Single Game €49.99 |
Game Collection | Single Game | Double Sided Poster and Sticky Notes | €42.95 |
Nintendo Store UK | Both | Steel Book, Aluminium Water Bottle, and Notebook | Double Pack €130.99 Single Game €65.99 |
Store | Single Game/Double Pack | Bonus | Price |
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Amazon | Both | Code for Healing Set | Double Pack $159.96 CAD Single Pack $79.96 CAD |
BestBuy | Both | Code for Berry Set | Double Pack $159.99 CAD Single Game $79.99 CAD |
Australia is the middle of the pack here with Steel Books included with their Single Game options as well as the Double Pack.
Store | Single Game/Double Pack | Bonus | Price |
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The GamesMen | Both | Steel Book | Double Pack $159.95 AUD Single Game $68 AUD |
JB HiFi | Both | Steel Book + Code for Healing Set |
Double Pack $149 AUD Single Game $69 AUD |
Amazon | Double Pack | Steel Book | Double Pack $128 AUD Single Game $48 AUD |
Harvey Norman | Double Pack | Steel Book | Double Pack $128 AUD Single Game $48 AUD |
Dick Smith's | Double Pack | Steel Book | Double Pack $134 AUD Single Game $69 AUD |
Big W | Double Pack | Steel Book | Double Pack $134 AUD Single Game $69 AUD |
Singapore's Pokemon Center offers an A5 Art Book as an exclusive preorder bonus!
Store | Single Game/Double Pack | Bonus | Price |
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Pokemon Center | Both | 1x A5 Art Book (Single Game); 2x A5 Art Book (Double Pack) |
Double Pack $159.80 SGD Single Game $79.90 SGD |
Shopitree | Both | Steel Book (only displayed in the Single Game image) | Double Pack $138.90 SGD Single Game $69.90 SGD |
Quisahn | Both | Steel Book | Double Pack $130 SGD Single Game $64 SGD |
Get a Soothe Bell and 10 Luxury Balls when you preorder in Italy or the Netherlands!
Store | Single Game/Double Pack | Bonus | Price |
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Gamestop Italy | Both | 10 x Luxury Ball and 1x Soothe Bell (Both); Steel Book (Double Pack) |
Double Pack 119,98€ Single Game 60,98€ |
Media Markt Netherlands | Both | Healing Set (Single Game); 10x Luxury Ball and 1x Soothe Bell (Double Pack) |
Double Pack 119,99€ Single Game 56,99€ |
Preordering physical copies of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet in Japan will allow you to receive a special promo Pikachu card featuring Scarlet and Violet's Starter Pokemon: Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly.
Store | Single Game/Double Pack | Bonus | Price |
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animate | Both | Microfiber Mini Towel |
Double Pack ¥13,156 JPY Single Game ¥6,578 JPY |
Amazon.co.jp | Both | In-Game Backpack (Both); Cutlery Set (Double Pack) |
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AmiAmi | Both | 2L Bromide |
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AEON / AEON STYLE | Both | Stainless Thermo Tumbler with Lid |
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gamers | Both | Multicloth with Pikachu and the starters |
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7net | Both | Variety Ball Set (In-game Item); Pouch |
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Rakuten Books | Both | Knapsack; Acrylic Keychain |
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Loppi | Both | Rubber Keychain; Acrylic Calendar (Double Pack) |
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WonderGOO | Both | Mug |
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イトーヨーカドー | Both | Set of 2 Glasses (Double Pack) |
Double Pack ¥13,156 JPY Single Game ¥6,028 JPY |
auPAY | Both | Coasters |
Double Pack ¥12,800 JPY Single Game ¥6,480 JPY |
EDION | Both | 1 random Friction Stamp of Pikachu or the Starters (Single Game); Set of 3 Friction Stamps of the Starters (Double Pack) |
Double Pack ¥11,960 JPY Single Game ¥5,980 JPY |
GEO | Both | Compressed Towel (Master Ball and Pokeball) (Double Pack) |
Double Pack ¥11,704 JPY Single Game ¥5,852 JPY |
Joshin | Both | A5 Jigsaw Puzzle |
Double Pack ¥11,560 JPY Single Game ¥5,780 JPY |
TSUTAYA | Single Game | Bookmark Clip |
Single Game ¥6,578 JPY |
Toys"R"Us | Both | B5 Jigsaw Puzzle |
Double Pack ¥11,999 JPY Single Game ¥6,299 JPY |
Nojima Online | Both | 3 Notebooks (Double Pack); Version Notebook (Single Game) |
Double Pack ¥11,300 JPY Single Game ¥5,680 JPY |
Bic Camera | Both | Acrylic Photo Stand; Clear File |
Double Pack ¥13,150 JPY Single Game ¥6,570 JPY |
FamilyMart | Both | Acrylic Key Chain |
Double Pack ¥12,498 JPY Single Game ¥6,249 JPY |
furu1.net | Both | Deck Case |
Double Pack ¥11,836 JPY Single Game ¥5,918 JPY |
Yodobashi Camera | Both | Deck Case |
Double Pack ¥12,480 JPY Single Game ¥6,240 JPY |
Don Quijote | - | Mug with Lid |
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Heiwado | Both | Melamine Bowl |
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Pokemon Center | Both | A5 Art Book |
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Mr Max | Both | Body Warmer Case |
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Uny/Apita Piago | - | Tin Badge |
As of the release of the June 1 Second Trailer, digital preorders for the game are live in the Nintendo eShop. Access the eShop via your Nintendo Switch or the online portal to preorder either game!
Nintendo eShop Preorder Links | |
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Pokemon Scarlet | Pokemon Violet |
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Double Pack |
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet will be available on November 18, 2022, but certain stores and outlets are already listing preorder for the games. Additionally, you can also head over to the Official Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Website to know details on when physical preorders become available from the official store.
Prices below are shown in USD, before tax.
Preorder Link | Description | Price |
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Pokemon Scarlet | Physical Copy of Pokemon Scarlet | $59.99 |
Pokemon Violet | Physical Copy of Pokemon Violet | $59.99 |
Double Pack | Physical Copy of Scarlet and Violet | $119.99 |
▼ Pokemon Center Preorder Bonus ▼
Preorder Link | Description | Price |
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Pokemon Scarlet | Physical Copy of Pokemon Scarlet | $59.99 |
Pokemon Violet | Physical Copy of Pokemon Violet | $59.99 |
Preorder Link | Description | Price |
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Pokemon Scarlet | Physical Copy of Pokemon Scarlet | $59.88 |
Pokemon Violet | Physical Copy of Pokemon Violet | $59.88 |
Double Pack | Physical Copy of Scarlet and Violet | $119.99 |
Preorder Link | Description | Price |
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Pokemon Scarlet | Physical Copy of Pokemon Scarlet | $59.99 |
Pokemon Violet | Physical Copy of Pokemon Violet | $59.99 |
Double Pack | Physical Copy of Scarlet and Violet | $119.99 |
Preorder Link | Description | Price |
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Pokemon Scarlet | Physical Copy of Pokemon Scarlet | $59.99 |
Pokemon Violet | Physical Copy of Pokemon Violet | $59.99 |
Double Pack | Physical Copy of Scarlet and Violet | $119.99 |
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet feature many different version exclusives such as Legendary Pokemon, Professors, Ride Pokemon, and even the Academy you start in.
While exclusive Pokemon can be obtained by Trading, others such as your Professor and the Academy you start in cannot be changed.
Version Differences: Scarlet vs. Violet
Preorder Start Date | March 3, 2022 |
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Release Date | November 18, 2022 |
Price | $59.99 (Single Copy) $119.99 (Double Pack) |
Release Versions | Physical Copy, Digital Copy |
DLC Story Epilogue | |
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DLC Story Epilogue The story epilogue for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC is now live! |
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How to Start | ・Complete Base Game, Teal Mask, Indigo Disk ・Complete Academy Ace Tournament ・Get Mythical Pecha Berry Mystery Gift |
5☆ Shiny Rayquaza Raid Event is LIVE! | |
Start Date | Dec 20, 2024 (Fri) at 00:00 UTC |
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End Date | Dec 05, 2025 (Sun) at 11:59 UTC |
Other Tera Raid Events | |
Event | Description |
5-Star Blissey Tera Shard Event [LIVE] | Featured Pokemon: Blissey with increased odds to drop Tera Shards and Candies Duration: 12/20/2024 (12:00 AM) ~ 1/05/2025 (11:59 PM) |
Mass Outbreak Events | |
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Event | Description |
Chansey Mass Outbreak [LIVE] |
Duration: 11/29/2024 (12:00 AM) ~ 01/05/2025 (11:59 PM) Location: Paldea |
Black-Colored Shinies Mass Outbreak [LIVE] |
Duration: 12/20/2024 (12:00 AM) ~ 01/05/2025 (11:59 PM) Pokemon (Boosted Shiny Rates): ・Cetoddle (Paldea) ・Carbink (Kitakami) ・Fraxure (Terarium) |
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Ranked Battle Regulation H [LIVE] |
Ruleset: Paradox, Legendary, and Mythical Pokemon are banned in Regulation H! |
All Mystery Gift Codes | ||
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Code/Method | Reward | Start / End |
ELEMENTST0NES | Evolution Stones Set 1 | Nov 18, 2024 - Dec 31, 2025 |
C0SM1CST0NES | Evolution Stones Set 2 | Nov 18, 2024 - Dec 31, 2025 |
V1TAM1NS | Vitamins Set | Nov 18, 2024 - Dec 31, 2025 |
W1DEGUARDLA1C25 | Patrick Connors' Pelipper | Nov 15, 2024 - Nov 21, 2025 |
Collect Serial Codes From Merchandise | Mythical Pokemon Campaign | Nov 22, 2024 - April 30, 2025 |
Pokemon HOME Dex Completion Reward | Pokemon HOME Shiny Meloetta | Permanent |
909TEAMUP06 | Roy's Fuecoco | July 25, 2024 - Jan 31, 2025 |
Y0AS0B1B1R1B1R1 | YOASOBI Pawmot | Mar 13, 2024 - Feb 28, 2025 |
NE0R0T0MC0VER | Neo-Kitakami Rotom Phone Case | Jan 15, 2024 - TBD |
Select Get via Internet |
Mythical Pecha Berry | N/A |
G0TCHAP0KEM0N | Quick Ball | Dec 26, 2023 - Feb 28, 2025 |
SUPEREFFECT1VE | Expert Belt | Dec 26, 2023 - Feb 28, 2025 |
Connect to Pokemon HOME | Gen 9 HA Starters | May 3, 2023 - No Expiration |
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