The newest distribution event forPokemon Scarlet and Violetfeatures a special Garganacl with a moveset inspired by one of the games' first regional champions. Distribution promotions have become a staple of thePokemonfranchise since its earliest days with Legendary andMythical Pokemon often only being availablethrough events. The introduction of online gameplay has seen the variety of these giveaways widen with Game Freak more easily able to give away Pokemon with unique movesets and abilities. Now, Game Freak is honoring the newestPokemongames' first champion.The introduction of online play has seenPokemon’s competitive community blossom with even more ways for players to battle with one another. The franchise first introduced “Rating Battles” inPokemon Black and Whitewith each new game featuring a Ranked queue for players to compete for the top rank. The most recent games,Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, revealed their own “Ranked Battle Series” shortly after launch as a full-fledged Ranked season for thePokemongames. The newest distribution event looks to commemorate Jiseok Lee, winner ofScarlet and Violet’s first regional championship.RELATED:Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Ranked Battle Series 2 Making One Big ChangeAn update from popularPokemonwebsite Serebii shares more details about the special Garganacl, honoring the winner ofPokemon Scarlet and Violet’s inaugural San Diego regional.The defensive Garganaclsports a Poison Tera Type and comes holding Leftovers with a defensive moveset featuring Salt Cure, Recover, Wide Guard, and Protect. The special Pokemon will be distributed through a code given during the livestream forPokemon’s Oceania International Championships this weekend. The update from Serebii does not share any details about how long the code will be available.
The newest distribution event will be far from the first forPokemon Scarlet and Violetas the newest games have featured plenty of free goodies for players.Pokemon Scarlet and Violetlaunched with a special distribution event allowing players toacquire a Flying Tera Type Pikachuthrough the game’s Mystery Gift service. Later events have featured a variety of item rewards for players to pick up to help with their Paldean journey like Destiny Knots, sandwich ingredients, and League Points among others.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet’s competitive-focused distribution event comes as the newestPokemongames have seen massive success within the months following their launch. Despite receiving mixed reactions from fans due to performance issues,Scarlet and Violethave smashed through sales milestones both for the franchise and Nintendo as a whole. The newestPokemongames soldover 10 million copies in just three daysto become the fastest-selling game on any Nintendo platform.Scarlet and Violet’s massive success will bring a thriving online community with trainers across the world battling it out to be the best.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violetare available now for the Nintendo Switch.
