- What Is a Mystery Gift in Pokémon?
- The Serial Code for Whimsicott
- Event Duration – How Long Is Whimsicott Available?
- Event Overview
- Why Does This Whimsicott Event Exist?
- Stats, Moves and Special Details of the Event Whimsicott
- Event Whimsicott Details
- Move Set
- How to Redeem the Whimsicott Mystery Gift Code in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet
- Step by Step Guide
- Are There Any Requirements?
- Additional Information About Whimsicott
- Pokédex Entries in Scarlet and Violet
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet regularly offer limited time events where players can receive special Pokémon as Mystery Gifts. One of the latest distributions features Whimsicott, a fan-favorite support Pokémon with strong competitive potential. This Whimsicott isn’t just a random event Pokémon – it is based on an actual tournament-winning build and comes fully trained for competitive battles.
In this guide, you will learn how to redeem the Whimsicott Mystery Gift code, how long the event is available, why the event exists, and what makes this Whimsicott so special.
What Is a Mystery Gift in Pokémon?
A Mystery Gift is a feature in Pokémon games that allows players to download exclusive content. This may include special event Pokémon, rare items, unique Poké Balls or temporary promotional rewards. Mystery Gifts can be redeemed via an internet connection or by entering a serial code.
To redeem Mystery Gifts, you only need:
- a Nintendo Switch or Nintendo Switch 2
- Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet
- an active internet connection
A Nintendo Switch Online subscription is not required.
The Serial Code for Whimsicott
The active Mystery Gift code for Whimsicott is:
LA1C26TA1LW1ND
Redeeming this code gives you a Level 50 Whimsicott based on the competitive team used by 2025 North America International Championships winner Federico Camporesi.
Event Duration – How Long Is Whimsicott Available?
The distribution ends on:
December 1st, 2025 at 00:59 (UTC+1)
After this date, the code can no longer be redeemed.
Event Overview
| Event Pokémon | Serial Code | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| Whimsicott (Lv. 50) | LA1C26TA1LW1ND | December 1st, 2025 – 00:59 |
Why Does This Whimsicott Event Exist?
This distribution celebrates the Pokémon Latin America International Championships (LAIC), one of the largest official competitive tournaments held each year in South America.
The Pokémon Company often uses these major events to share exclusive competitive builds used by top players. This year’s reward is a Whimsicott modeled after the one used by Federico Camporesi, winner of the 2025 North America International Championships.
These types of events are intended to:
- promote competitive Pokémon battles
- introduce players to successful tournament strategies
- celebrate championship winners
- offer unique rewards that diversify online battles
Stats, Moves and Special Details of the Event Whimsicott
This event Whimsicott is fully optimized, making it ideal for competitive play without any breeding or training required.
Event Whimsicott Details
| Property | Details |
|---|---|
| Level | 50 |
| Ball | Cherish Ball |
| Tera Type | Water |
| Ability | Prankster |
| Held Item | Covert Cloak |
| EV Spread | HP and Special Defense invested |
| IVs | Perfect in all stats except Attack |
| Nature | Calm |
| Ribbons | Battle Champion Ribbon + Partner Ribbon |
| Origin | Championship event distribution |
Move Set
| Move | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Moonblast | Fairy | Strong STAB damaging move |
| Tailwind | Flying | Boosts your entire team’s Speed |
| Light Screen | Psychic | Reduces special damage taken |
| Encore | Normal | Forces the opponent to repeat their last move |
This combination makes Whimsicott one of the strongest support Pokémon in doubles battles, especially because Prankster gives priority to all status-based moves.
How to Redeem the Whimsicott Mystery Gift Code in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet
The process is identical on both Switch and Switch 2 and takes less than two minutes.
Step by Step Guide
- Start Pokémon Scarlet or Violet.
- Open the Main Menu by pressing X and select Poké Portal.
- Press L to connect to the internet.
(Nintendo Switch Online is not required.) - Scroll down and choose Mystery Gift.
- Select Get with Code or Password.
- Enter the code: LA1C26TA1LW1ND
- Whimsicott will be delivered and placed in your Pokémon Box automatically.
Are There Any Requirements?
Only a few:
- a stable internet connection
- the Poké Portal feature must be unlocked in the story
- your system should be up to date
- no Nintendo Switch Online membership required
- the code can only be used once per save file
Additional Information About Whimsicott
Whimsicott originates from Generation 5 and evolves from Cottonee. While it cannot be found naturally in the base game of Scarlet and Violet, it does appear in the DLC “The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero”. There it may be found in the Coastal Area or in certain Tera Raid Battles.
Pokédex Entries in Scarlet and Violet
| Version | Entry |
|---|---|
| Scarlet | It slips through the narrowest gaps like a breeze and leaves little white puffs of fluff behind. |
| Violet | It rides on sudden gusts of wind and scatters cotton all throughout homes before darting away with a grin. |
These entries give a good impression of Whimsicott’s playful and mischievous nature.
