As noted by Serebii, you'll need to start the Treasure Hunt activity first before the Mystery Gift option unlocks, but that does occur early on in the game. It'll be at level 5 when you obtain it, and it also knows Tail Whip, Thundershock, and Quick Attack, a solid arrangement of moves that can help you level your new Pikachu up quickly.

Usually reserved for Flying-type Pokemon, Fly is a useful two-turn attack that can demolish Fighting and Grass-type Pokemon on the field, adding some extra utility to this particular Pikachu. Evolution only takes them so far, after all. What makes this Pikachu worth obtaining? Besides the adorability factor, this particular electric rat knows the move Fly, which Pikachu are usually incapable of learning. Once there, select Mystery Gift and Get via internet, and you'll have a new pal ready to join you on your Paldean adventure. Between now and February 28, you'll be able to download a rare Pikachu by connecting your Switch to the internet and accessing the Poke Portal through your digital or physical copy of Pokemon Scarlet or Violet.

A new generation of Pokemon have officially debuted this week, and like previous games, Nintendo is celebrating the launch by offering a very special Pokemon through an official distribution event.

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