- How to Get Shiny Wo-Chien in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet (Nintendo Switch and Switch 2)
- Event Period: When Is Shiny Wo-Chien Available?
- What Is Wo-Chien?
- Step-by-Step Guide: How to Claim the Mystery Gift
How to Get Shiny Wo-Chien in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet (Nintendo Switch and Switch 2)
Looking to add a Shiny Wo-Chien to your team? Now’s your chance! To celebrate a successful Tera Raid Battle event, players can receive a free shiny version of the Legendary Pokémon Wo-Chien via Mystery Gift – available on both the Nintendo Switch (*) and the Nintendo Switch 2 (*).
Event Period: When Is Shiny Wo-Chien Available?
- Start Date: Friday, August 8, 2025 – 00:00 UTC
- End Date: Tuesday, September 30, 2025 – 23:59 UTC
- Platform: Nintendo Switch & Nintendo Switch 2
- Games: Pokémon Scarlet & Pokémon Violet
As a bonus, players will also receive up to 400 Tera Shards depending on the community’s overall performance – including Grass, Ice, Ground, and Fire types.
What Is Wo-Chien?
Wo-Chien is a Legendary Pokémon from the Paldea region, introduced in Generation IX. It belongs to the group known as the Treasures of Ruin and features a unique ability called Tablets of Ruin, which lowers the Attack stat of all other Pokémon on the field by 25%.
- German Name: Chongjian
- English Name: Wo-Chien
- Types: Dark / Grass
- Ability: Tablets of Ruin (–25% Attack for all other Pokémon)
Wo-Chien’s eerie presence and unique lore make it a highly sought-after addition to any team, especially in competitive play.
Step-by-Step Guide: How to Claim the Mystery Gift
Follow these steps to receive your Shiny Wo-Chien via Mystery Gift in Pokémon Scarlet or Violet:
- Launch Pokémon Scarlet or Violet (*)
- Open the Main Menu by pressing the X-Button
- Select “Poké Portal”
- Go to “Mystery Gift”
- Choose “Get via Internet”
- Select “Shiny Wo-Chien”
- Save Your Game
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