A trio of new codes will soon be available for players of release date of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.

Why Mythical Pokémon Distributions Are So Important

Genesect, Volcanion and Marshadow have all been distributed at various points in the past, including for Pokémon Sword and Shield. However, their previous S&S event distributions were based in Japan, making this the first time Sword and Shield players in the west have been able to easily obtain a code for the Mythicals. Of course, all three were available through western distributions in the past as well for older generations, meaning that many long-time players will already have the Mythicals to hand. The trio of Pokémon have been featured in various movies, which were naturally accompanied by related distribution events. But for those who have yet to catch these elusive creatures, the Pokémon Sword and Shield code distribution will be an invaluable opportunity.

One of the dangers with Mythical Pokémon is that should a player miss a distribution, then outside of hacking or a very lucky trade it can be impossible to ever encounter the missing entry in their Pokédex. This can be a source of frustration for both newer Pokémon fans and those unlucky enough to miss a distribution for whatever reason. Therefore, opportunities like those presented by Pokémon Sword and Shield are often a source of great excitement, particularly for that section of the fanbase.

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