Summary

Pokemon Scarlet and Violetplayers can pick up a brand-new event Pokemon through the games' Mystery Gift function for a limited time, with a special Quaxly now available. While the newest entries in the monster-catching franchise introduced plenty of new creatures,Scarlet and Violet’s trio of Starter Pokemonhave remained some of their most popular. The trio have featured heavily in both in-game promotions and the newPokemon Horizonsanime series accompanying the games. Now, one of the Paldean starters has become the game’s newest limited-time event Pokemon.

ThePokemonfranchise made major waves last year with the debut ofPokemon Horizonsas its anime accompaniment toPokemon Scarlet and Violet. The new season serves as the first time inPokemon’s nearly 30-year history that the main-series anime did not star Ash Ketchum. Taking his place were the duo of Liko and Roy, with series mascot Pikachu returning to the anime as the sidekick of supporting character Friede. Now, an anime-inspired Quaxly is available forScarlet and Violetplayers to claim for a limited time.

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As reported by NintendoLife, a new Mystery Gift distribution event is now available forPokemon Scarlet and Violet, featuring Paldea starter Quaxly. The Quaxly is based on the Pokemon used byPokemon Horizonssupporting character Dot, arriving at Level 5 with Pound and Water Gun as its moves. The Quaxly sports Torrent as its ability, with a Water Tera Type and a Serious nature. Fans can claim the special event Quaxly starting today by using the code “D0T1STPARTNER” with an end date for the distribution event not yet confirmed.

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Giving Out Anime Quaxly

The launch of an anime-themed event Quaxly would not be the first cross-promotionPokemon Scarlet and Violethave done with thePokemon Horizonsanime. Earlier this year,Pokemon Scarlet and Violetdebuted adistribution event for Paldea Grass Starter Sprigatito, based on the Pokemon used by Liko in thePokemonanime. Mobile gamePokemon GOalso launched aPokemon Horizons-themed event earlier this year, with players able to pick up Captain Pikachu and Liko and Roy appearing in the photo mode.

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet’s newest anime crossover comes as the most recent of a plethora of distribution events in recent months.Pokemon’s ongoing Asia Championship has offered several exclusive and powerful Pokemon for players to pick up, includingcompetitive-ready Pokemon like Talonflameand Gyarados. New seven-star Raids have also made special Pokemon available in-game, withScarlet and Violetrecently introducing the “Primarina the Unrivaled” raid. With multiple new events,Pokemon Scarlet and Violetfans have plenty of chances to add some new Pokemon to their collection.

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WHERE TO PLAY

The school that you’ve enrolled in as you playPokémon ScarletandPokémon Violethosts a special independent study project. The theme of this assignment is “A Treasure Hunt.” Explore the world and seek out your very own treasure!Three stories will be woven into your adventure while traversing the sprawling Paldea region. Along Victory Road, you will go to Gyms in different locations to to achieve Champion Rank. On the Path of Legends, you can join Arven in search of rare ingredients. And in ★ Starfall Street ★, you’ll challenge Team Star, a group of delinquents causing trouble for the school.These stories are set in an open world, so where you go is all up to you. A world teeming with Pokémon and people to meet is waiting for you—traverse the Paldea region wherever you heart desires.